Army Long Service and Good Conduct Medal, Victoria, small letter reverse awarded to Private C. Radley, 2nd Battalion, Royal Sussex Regiment who would be present on the operations in India on the North West Frontier during the Black Mountain Expedition, including the action at Kohat. These operations lasted from 3rd October to 9th November 1888, with the Hazara Field Force being commanded by Major General J.W. McQueen, C.B., A.D.C., and was fought against the Black Mountain tribes such as the Hassanzais, Akazais, and Chagarzais.
Army Long Service and Good Conduct Medal, Victoria, small letter reverse; (2146 PTE. C. RADLEY. RL. SUSS.R.)
Condition: Good Very Fine
Charles Radley saw service with the 2nd Battalion, Royal Sussex Regiment and was present on the operations in India on the North West Frontier during the Black Mountain Expedition, including the action at Kohat. These operations lasted from 3rd October to 9th November 1888, with the Hazara Field Force being commanded by Major General J.W. McQueen, C.B., A.D.C., and was fought against the Black Mountain tribes such as the Hassanzais, Akazais, and Chagarzais. He is thus entitled to an India General Service Medal 1854-1895, clasp Hazara 1888.
Radley would be discharged at Woolwich on 28th July 1902 after 22 years service giving his intended residence as the General Post Office, Ilford, Essex.
