Trying to find information on my greatgrandfather Michael slattery,born ballina ,County mayo ~1857.Joined the army in1872-2nd.battalion of the 9th.Foot(Norfolk)Regiment which went to India ~1874.He was discharged in Glasgow in 1879.
Are you able to help ?
Denis.
Hello Denis
I don't see Michael Slattery on the Afghan War medal roll for the 9th Foot.
You say he joined up in 1872 and was discharged in 1879 ... the 9th Foot went to India in the Jumna in Oct/Nov 1874 and partook in the Jowaki campaign (1877/78). For the Afghan war only two companies of the 9th Foot received the Afghan war medal for service in the first campaign (Nov 1878 - May 1879). The full regiment was involved in the second campaign, from Sep 1879, by which time, it seems, Michael Slattery was back home - or at least on his way.
Have you looked for his service record at findmypast.co.uk? That would confirm whether he had the Jowaki medal, and would supply more precise dates to see what he was doing in relation to his regiment's Afghan involvement.
Best regards -
Garen