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Ghuznee Medal 1839, Colonel Joseph Orchard, 1st Regiment of Bengal European Light Infantry (Ghuznee Medal 1839)
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Ghuznee Medal 1839, Colonel Joseph Orchard, 1st Regiment of Bengal European Light Infantry (Ghuznee Medal 1839)
5929780 Ghuznee Medal 1839, Colonel Joseph Orchard, 1st Regiment of Bengal European Light Infantry (Ghuznee Medal 1839) by British School, (19th century); National Army Museum, London; (add.info.: Ghuznee Medal 1839 awarded to Colonel Joseph Orchard, 1st Regiment of Bengal European Light Infantry.
Joseph Orchard (1790-1847) was born Joseph White Jeffery in Newfoundland, and changed his name in 1807. In that year he was commissioned as an ensign in the Bengal European Regiment, rising to the rank of brevet colonel in 1846. As a captain he took part in the siege and capture of Bharatpur (Bhurtpore) in 1826, and during the 1st Afghan War (1838-1842) was present at the capture of Ghuznee in 1839 and the occupation of Kabul. Appointed in 1846 to command the 4th Brigade of the Army of the Sutlej, he died in February 1847 from injuries sustained when he was thrown from his horse on parade some months earlier.
Colonel Orchards regiment was a formation composed of European, not Indian, troops. At Ghazni the regiment was part of the main attacking column, supporting the advance storming party. After two hours of fierce street fighting Ghazni was taken. Although Orchards regiment lost only one soldier in the struggle, 60 were wounded, including Orchard himself.
From a medal group including, Order of the Bath, Knight Commander Star and Companion Badge, Sutlej Campaign Medal 1845-46 and Order of the Dooranee Empire, Afghanistan.); © National Army Museum
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This print showcases the Ghuznee Medal 1839, awarded to Colonel Joseph Orchard of the 1st Regiment of Bengal European Light Infantry. The medal is on display at the National Army Museum in London and holds significant historical value. Colonel Joseph Orchard, originally known as Joseph White Jeffery, was born in Newfoundland in 1790. He changed his name in 1807 and joined the Bengal European Regiment as an ensign. Throughout his military career, he rose through the ranks and became a brevet colonel in 1846. Orchard's regiment consisted of European troops rather than Indian soldiers. During the siege and capture of Bharatpur (Bhurtpore) in 1826, he served as a captain. In addition, he played a crucial role during the First Afghan War from 1838 to 1842 by participating in capturing Ghuznee in 1839 and occupying Kabul. Tragically, Colonel Orchard met his untimely demise due to injuries sustained when he was thrown off his horse during a parade several months prior to his death in February 1847. The photograph also reveals other medals that were part of Colonel Orchard's collection: Order of the Bath, Knight Commander Star and Companion Badge; Sutlej Campaign Medal from 1845-46; and Order of the Dooranee Empire from Afghanistan. This image not only commemorates Colonel Joseph Orchard's remarkable military achievements but also provides insight into British colonial history during this period.
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