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№ 242

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11 September 2024

Hammer Price:
£110

Pair: Private G. Smallman, Durham Light Infantry

Egypt and Sudan 1882-89, undated reverse, no clasp (1612 Pte. G. Smallman. Durh. L.I.); Khedive’s Star, dated 1884-6, unnamed as issued, first with significant contact marks that has partially obscured naming, this good fine; the Star better (2) £120-£160

George Smallman was born in Birmingham and attested there for the Durham Light Infantry on 4 November 1884, having previously served with the 3rd (Militia) Battalion, Royal Warwickshire Regiment. He served in Egypt and the Sudan from 3 December 1885 to 10 January 1887 and was present with the Nile Expeditionary Force at Halfa, 1885-86. He was discharged on 3 November 1896, after 12 years’ service.

Sold with copied service papers.