Orders, Decorations and Medals

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

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

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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).