5926433 2nd Afghan War Medal 1878-80, Major-General Reginald William Sartorius, 8th Regiment of Bengal Cavalry (metal) by British School, (19th century); National Army Museum, London; (add.info.: 2nd Afghan War Medal 1878-80 awarded to Major-General Reginald William Sartorius, 8th Regiment of Bengal Cavalry. Reginald William Sartorious (1841-1907) was born on the Isle of Wight on 8 May 1841. A veteran of the Indian Mutiny (1857-1859), Sartorious fought with the 72nd Bengal Native Infantry in the Bhutan War (1864-1865). Serving with the 6th Regiment of Bengal Cavalry, Sartorious was awarded the Victoria Cross for gallantry during the 2nd Ashanti War (1873-1874), in present day Ghana. At Abogoo, on 17 January 1874, he rescued a wounded comrade under heavy fire. Sartorious went on to serve in the 2nd Afghan War (1878-1880), in which campaign his brother Euston also won the Victoria Cross. Reginald William Sartorious died on the Isle of Wight on 8 August 1907. From a medal group awarded to Major General Reginald William Sartorius, 6th Regiment of Bengal Cavalry.); by National Army Museum .