Afghanistan Medal 1878-80
Awarded to Surgeon Major Robert Francis Buchanan A.M. Dept.
Biography: (1840-1897) Surgeon Lieutenant Colonel. Born 29 December 1840, died 28 March 1897. L.K.Q.C.P.; L.R.C.S.I. (1964); L.M. Rotunda Hospital Dublin 1864; T.C. & R.C.S. Dublin. Assistant Surgeon Staff 31 March 1866; 10 Foot 1 September 1869; Surgeon A.M.D. 31 March 1866; Surgeon Major 100 Foot 31 March 1878; Garrison Battalion R.H.A. 1881; Lock Hospital Mooltan 1885; retired pay 4 April 1888. Dept. rank altered to Surgeon Lieutenant Colonel 31 March 1886 under L.G. notification of 17 October 1893. Was employed while on retired list. Service: Afghanistan 1878-80.



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

Estimate $200-400