Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Egypt and Sudan 1882-89, dated reverse, 3 clasps, Alexandria 11th July, The Nile 1884-85, Abu Klea (H. Morris. Stkr. H.M.S. “Invincible”) edge bruising, nearly very fine £1,200-£1,600

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, A Collection of Egypt Medals to the Royal Navy.

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One of only 29 Royal Naval personnel to receive the three clasps Alexandria 11th July, The Nile 1884-85, and Abu Klea.

Henry Morris was born at Bognor, Sussex, on 14 March 18760 and joined the Royal Navy as a Stoker Second Class on 15 June 1880. Advanced Stoker on 1 April 1881, he served in the Flagship H.M.S. Invincible from 9 March 1882 to 30 September 1884, seeing active service in this ship during the Egyptian campaign of 1882, including the bombardment of Alexandria on 11 July. Subsequently serving in H.M.S. Monarch from 1 October 1884 to 18 August 1885, he saw further active service during the Nile Expedition, as part of the Nile Flotilla, and was present with the Naval Brigade at the action at Abu Klea on 17 January 1885. Promoted Leading Stoker on 15 July 1887, he was awarded his Long Service and Good Conduct Medal on 3 July 1890, whilst serving in H.M.S. Asia, and was ultimately advanced to Chief Stoker on 6 November 1896. He was shore pensioned on 30 June 1900, and joined the Royal Fleet Reserve at Portsmouth on 4 July 1903. Briefly recalled for War service on 2 August 1914, he was shore discharged on 21 September 1914.

Sold with copied service record and medal roll extracts.