Egypt and Sudan 1882-89, dated reverse, 2 clasps, Tel-El-Kebir, The Nile 1884-85 (274. Pte. W. Payne, 2/D of C.L.I.) heavy pitting and contact marks, clasp carriage refurbished, therefore fair to fine £100-£140

William Walter Payne was born in Kingston-upon-Thames, Surrey, in 1859 and attested there for the 35th Brigade on 31 May 1875. Posted initially to the 46th (South Devonshire) Regiment of Foot (later the 2nd Battalion, Duke of Cornwall’s Light Infantry), he served with them in Egypt and the Sudan from 20 July 1882 to 16 June 1886. Appointed a Bandsman on 5 April 1887, he was discharged on 30 May 1896, after 21 years’ service, having been awarded a Medal for Long Service and Good Conduct.

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