Orders, Decorations and Medals

Egypt and Sudan 1882-89, 2 clasps, The Nile 1884-85, Abu Klea (4213 Pte. H. W. Hobbs, K.R. Rif. C.) naming officially re-engraved, otherwise extremely fine and rare £400-500

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, Medals from the Collection formed by Peter Wardrop.

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Private H. W. Hobbs served with the 1st Battalion on the Nile Expedition. This battalion furnished 26 men for the Mounted Infantry Section of the Camel Corps of whom 13 were present at Abu Klea. Private Hobbs was wounded in the action and subsequently died from his wounds. He is buried at El Howieyat Wells.