India General Service Medal 1854-1895, 1 clasp, North West Frontier. 1906 Private J. Able, 3 Bn. Rifle Brigade. EF

Joshua was born in Portsea Hampshire his trade a fireman and enlisted 10.5.1858 age 24 years. He served in India 9 years 3 months and was discharged due to being unfit for further service. Home Lambeth London Served with the 3rd Battalion during the operations on the North West Frontier as part of the punitive expedition launched against Sultan Muhammed Khan, who had attacked the fort at Shabkadar, from December 1863 to January 1864.