Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

The Second Afghan War medal to Private William Stallard, 66th Foot, who was killed in action at the battle of Maiwand, 27 July 1880

Afghanistan 1878-80, no clasp (B/447 Pte. W. Stallard. 66th Foot.) plugged just past 12 o’clock and with re-affixed suspension, polished and worn, therefore fine £800-£1,000

William Stallard enlisted at Reading in January or February 1878, and trained at the 41st Brigade Depot. On 10 December 1879, he was posted to the 66th Foot, and on 6 January 1818, he sailed from Dover for India. He disembarked on 9 February and joined his regiment at Kandahar. He was killed in action at Maiwand on 27 July 1880.