In 1907 , Ismay found a permanent position in the Indian cavalry , joining the 21st Prince Albert Victor 's Own Cavalry , based at Risalpur . Ismay thoroughly enjoyed his time with the regiment , describing it as " blissful . " In 1908 , he saw his first action with the regiment , when it was sent into Afghanistan , pursuing Mohmand raiders who had taken several Hindu women as hostages . Immediately after Ismay 's regiment returned from action , he was hospitalised in Peshawar due to heat stroke , but he recovered quickly and , along with the rest of his regiment , received the India General Service Medal
India General Service Medal
India General Service Medal (1909)
Hastings Ismay, 1st Baron Ismay