Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Pair: Lieutenant-Colonel A. J. Fitzgerald, 60th Rifles, who earned a unique India General Service Medal to his Battalion

Punjab 1848-49, 2 clasps, Mooltan, Goojerat (Lieut. A. Fitz Gerald. 1st Bn. 60th. R. Rifles); India General Service 1854-95, 1 clasp, North West Frontier (Lt. A. J. Fitzgerald H.Ms. 2nd Bn. 60th. Rifles) good very fine, the second unique to the battalion (2) £800-£1,200

Provenance: Dix Noonan Webb, March 2008.

Alfred John Fitzgerald was commissioned an Ensign in the 60th Rifles in November 1842 and advanced to Lieutenant in February 1846. He served with the 1st Battalion 60th Rifles in the Second Sikh War, being present at the siege and capture of Mooltan, the battle of Goojerat, and the pursuit of the Sikh Army. Transferring to the 2nd Battalion, he continued to serve on attachment with the 1st Battalion, and was present during the operations in the Euzofzye Country, and the capture of insurgent villages on 11 and 14 December 1849. The 2nd Battalion did not qualify for the North West Frontier clasp hence making this unique to the 2nd Battalion. Promoted to Captain in March 1855; he attained the rank of Lieutenant-Colonel in July 1873.