Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria to include a Fine Collection of Napoleonic Medals

Egypt and Sudan 1882-89, undated reverse, 1 clasp, Suakin 1885 (43298 Gun. J. McDonald, 5/1 Sco. Div. R.A.) edge bruising, heavily pitted, fine; India General Service 1895-1902, 1 clasp, Waziristan 1901-02 (4051 Sepoy Hukam Singh, 45th Sikhs) good fine (2) £120-160

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Donald G. Mellen Collection.

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John McDonald, alias John Gilhooley enlisted at Leith Fort on 1 July 1884, aged 20 years, 2 months. With the Royal Artillery he served in Egypt, October 1884-June 1886 and Gibraltar, November 1893-January 1897. Suffered a contusion to the right thigh whilst on duty, October 1898. Discharged after giving notice on 19 August 1906. With copied service papers.