Jellalabad Medals
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title:
Jellalabad Medals
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The Jellalabad Medal was a campaign medal issued by the British East India Company. It was established by Lord Ellenborough, the Governor-General of India, on 30 April 1842.The medal was awarded for the defence of Jalalabad from 12 November 1841 to 7 April 1842, during the First Afghan War, to the troops under the command of Sir Robert Sale. About 2,600 soldiers took part, including the 13th Foot, the 35th Bengal Native Infantry, as well as detachments from other Indian Army units and some loyal
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Medal of the First Afghan War
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jellalabad_Medals
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2021-07-17T10:49:37Z
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