India General Service Medal 1854
Clasp for North West Frontier. Awarded to Assistant Surgeon, Sydney Charles Courtney, 3rd Punjab Cavalry.
Biography: Born 1837, died 10 February 1880. Qualified M.R.C.S. in 1856 and earned an M.D. He was appointed Assistant Surgeon on 27 January 1858. His military postings included: 3rd European Cavalry 31 January 1859; 2 Punjab Infantry 2 October 1860; 5 Punjab Infantry 12 April 1861; 1 Punjab Cavalry 19 April 1862; 2nd Punjab Cavalry 10 February 1869. Surgeon 2 Punjab Cavalry 27 January 1870; Corps of Guides 12 February 1872. Surgeon Major 1873, Civil Surgeon Peshawar 1877-79. Service: North West Frontier.

PROVENANCE:
Collection Late Kenneth F. Russell (1911-1987), Professor of Anatomy and Medical History, University of Melbourne.

Estimate $200-400