Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

India General Service 1895-1902, 1 clasp, Relief of Chitral 1895 (1990 Pte. J. Langlands 1st Bn. Gord: Highrs.) good very fine £100-£140

John Martin Langlands was born at Perth and enlisted at Dundee into the Gordon Highlanders on 22 December 1885. He was transferred to the Reserve in March 1896 and discharged on 13 December 1897. His discharge papers confirm service with Chitral Relief Force but not medal ‘not yet granted’. His conduct was described as ‘Bad. Habits Intemperate.’

Sold with copied discharge papers.