Afghanistan, 1878-80, no clasp (Lt. C. J. S. Whittall, 14th Bl. Lan,), minor edge graze, extremely fine Lieutenant Charles John Sherer Whittall was born on 3 September 1851 at Dinapore, India, the son of Richard and Anne Whittall. Educated at the Royal Military College, he joined the 28th Foot as an Ensign (without purchase) in September 1870, then transferring to the 63rd (West Suffolk) Regiment and being promoted to Lieutenant on 28 October 1871. He then joined the Bengal Staff Corps on 3 February 1879, and latterly served with the 14th Regimental Bengal Cavalry (Lancers) during the early stages of the campaign in Afghanistan, but died of cholera at Bulesh Khel on 20 June 1879, at the age of 28 (‘The Afghan Campaign of 1878-80 (Historical Division)’ by Shadbolt, refers). Contemporary newspaper articles relating to claims after his death recommend contact with Surgeon Major R (?) Whittall, Mussoorie.

Estimate: GBP 300 - 400