Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

The Egypt & Sudan Medal awarded to Gunner G. Angus, Royal Artillery, killed in action at El Teb, 29 February 1884

Egypt and Sudan 1882-89, dated reverse, 2 clasps, Suakin 1884, El-Teb (25356 Gunr. G. Angus, 6/1st Sco. Div. R.A.) some edge bruising, very fine £700-900

25356 Gunner G. Angus, 6/1st Scottish Division R.A. was killed in action at El Teb on 29 February 1884 - possibly the only man of the R.A. killed in action, with three others wounded.

‘I have referred to the cool deliberation and remarkable efficiency with which the 7-pounder naval guns were worked at El Teb by the 6th Battery 1st Brigade Scottish Royal Artillery, when opposed to the heavier Krupp guns of the enemy. These guns advance with the infantry and sustained several of the enemy’s desperate charges. On one occasion those brave blacks succeeded in spite of a storm of fire from artillery and infantry, in charging up to the guns and penetrating among the gun detachments. One was knocked down by a Gunner with a rammer, another with a blow on the face from a round case which he was carrying in his hand and a third shot with a revolver.’ Derived from an account of the battle.

With copied roll extracts.