Lot Archive

Lot

№ 16

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5 December 2008

Hammer Price:
£620

Egypt and Sudan 1882-89, dated reverse, 2 clasps, The Nile 1884-85, Abu Klea (J. Mees, Pte. R.M. H.M.S. “Seagull”) pitting from star, therefore good fine £450-550

4 officers and 89 men of the Royal Marines were present at the battle of Abu Klea.

Joseph Mees was born at Frome, Somerset, and enlisted at Cardiff on 23 September 1875, aged 18 years 9 months. He served with 31 Company, Plymouth Division (ADM 158/249).