Ghuznee Medal 1839, awarded to Major-General Sir Abraham Roberts

Roberts commanded the 4th Brigade during the invasion of Afghanistan and fought at Ghazni in June 1839. Like all participating troops, he was awarded the Ghuznee Medal. In addition he was decorated with the Order of the Dooranee Empire by Shah Shujah, and made a Commander of the Bath by Queen Victoria. Roberts was unhappy about the subsequent occupation of Afghanistan and voiced his concerns to his superiors. His suggestions went unheeded, and he resigned his appointment in 1840.