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23 February 2022

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№ 264

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23 February 2022

Hammer Price:
£1,500

Pair: Sergeant R. Innes, 92nd Highlanders, who was wounded by gunshot at the assault on Kandahar on 1 September 1880

Afghanistan 1878-80, 3 clasps, Charasia, Kabul, Kandahar (2011. Lce. Corpl. R. Innes. 92nd Highrs.); Kabul to Kandahar Star 1880 (2011 Lce. Corpl. Robt. Innes 92nd Highlanders) heavy pitting, polished and worn, therefore fine (2) £600-£800

Robert Innes was born in Aberdeen in 1848 and attested for the 93rd Highlanders on 13 July 1866. He transferred to the 92nd Highlanders on 23 May 1869, and served with the Regiment in India and Afghanistan from 29 December 1869 to 29 January 1881. He was promoted Corporal on 19 October 1871, and Sergeant on 13 May 1874. Reduced back to Private on 25 November 1878, he was appointed Lance-Corporal on 1 March 1880, and saw active service during the Second Afghan War, being wounded by gun shot to the abdomen at the assault on Kandahar on 1 September 1880. He was discharged at Edinburgh on 8 December 1882, in consequence of once again having been reduced to the ranks from the rank of Lance Sergeant.

Sold with copied record of service.