Cabul Medal 1842 regimentally engraved naming *NO 1402 JOHN FINLAYSON PT HMS 31ST REGT*. Fitted with original steel clip and contemporary split ring suspension and some edge bruising.
John Finlayson born in Perth in 1818 and joined the army in 1841 in the 31st Regiment numbered 1402. Promoted Corp Jan 1846 and then tried by court martial for neglect of duty and imprisoned 3 days. Made Corp 11th Feb 1850, Sgt 13th Nov 1854.
Cabul medal for Battle of Mazeena 26th July 1842 and also awarded Sutlej Medal clasps Ferozoshuhur, Aliwal & Sobraon. Discharged unfit for service 24th Mar 1857.