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№ 133

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5 December 2008

Hammer Price:
£1,800

Pair: Lance-Corporal S. Parker, 5th Lancers, killed in action at Abu Klea

Egypt and Sudan 1882-89, 2 clasps, The Nile 1884-85, Abu Klea (2333 L/Corpl. S. Parker, 5th Lancers); Khedive’s Star 1884-86, extremely fine (2) £1200-1500

4 officers and 43 other ranks of the 5th Lancers served in the Heavy Cavalry Regiment on the Nile, of whom 2 officers and 33 other ranks fought at Abu Klea.

Lance-Corporal S. Parker was killed in action at Abu Klea, 17 January 1885. The regiment had Major L. M. Carmichael and 5 men killed, and one man who died of his wounds.