Egypt and Sudan Medals 1882-1891 from the Collection of Jack Webb

Egypt and Sudan 1882-89, 1 clasp, The Nile 1884-85 (2218 Trumpr. W. Smith, 5th Dgn. Gds.) pitting and edge bruising, otherwise beter than good fine £150-200

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, Egypt and Sudan Medals 1882-1891 from the Collection of Jack Webb.

View
Collection

4 officers and 44 other ranks of the 5th Dragoon Guards served in the Heavy Camel Regiment on the Nile, 3 officers and 13 other ranks having this single clasp.

William Smith was born at Warrington, Lancashire, and enlisted at Leeds on 15 February 1882, a musician by trade. He was appointed a Trumpeter on 21 August 1882, and discharged with epilepsy on 17 December 1895. Sold with copy discharge papers.