Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Pair: Private D. McEachran, 72nd Highlanders

Afghanistan 1878-80, 3 clasps, Charasia, Kabul, Kandahar (58B/93, Pte. D. M’Eachran, 72nd. Highrs.) minor official correction to last letter of surname; Kabul to Kandahar Star 1880 (58B/93 Prive. D Mc.Eachran 72nd. Highlanders) good very fine (2) £400-£500

Donald McEachran was born in Campbelltown, Argyleshire, in 1842, and attested for the 72nd Highlanders at Edinburgh on 3 September 1862. He transferred to the 91st Highlanders on 1 October 1865, and then to the 96th Regiment of Foot on 1 August 1868, before reverting to the 72nd Highlanders on 1 September 1873, serving with them during the Second Afghan War. He was discharged on 14 June 1881, after 18 years and 285 days’ service, of which 17 years and 243 days had been spent soldiering in India.

Sold with copied service papers.