Indian General Service Medal 1854
With 2 clasps for Umbeyla, North West Frontier.
Awarded to Assistant Surgeon, James McNeile Beatty H.Ms. 98th Regiment
Biography: Brigade Surgeon, born Dublin 7 September 1829, died London 27 October 1910. Appointed Acting Assistant Surgeon 14 December 1854; Assistant Surgeon Staff 29 June 1855, later antedated to 14 December 1854; 98th Foot 26 September 1856: Surgeon Staff 21 August 1867: 91st Foot from 8 January 1868; Surgeon Major A.M.D. 21 August 1867. Retired on half pay with honorary rank of Brigade Surgeon 24 January 1880. Service: North West Frontier and Umbeyla.

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

Estimate $200-400