Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Pair: Private J. Strachan, 92nd Highlanders, who was killed in action at the Battle of Kandahar, 1 September 1880

Afghanistan 1878-80, 3 clasps, Charasia, Kabul, Kandahar (995. Pte. J. Strachan. 92nd. Highrs.); Kabul to Kandahar Star 1880 (995 Private J. Strachan 92nd. Highlanders) good very fine (2) £1,000-£1,400

John Strachan, a native of Edinburgh, attested for the 92nd Highlanders and served with them during the Second Afghan War. He was killed in action during the Battle of Kandahar on 1 September 1880 - the latest published casualty roll states from gun shot to the abdomen, whereas the Regimental History states:
‘Private Strachan severely wounded, was afterwards found dead from sword cuts, still grasping the Afghan who had inflicted them, and who was also dead.’