Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Pair: Private R. Meek, 21st Lancers, who rode with ‘B’ Squadron in the famous charge at Omdurman, 2 September 1898

Queen’s Sudan 1896-98 (3450 P’te. R. Meek, 21/L/crs.) note errors in naming; Khedive’s Sudan 1896-1908, 1 clasp, Khartoum (3450 Pte. R. Meek, 21st Lcrs.) contact marks, good fine and better (2) £2000-2400

Rupert John Meek was baptised on 25 October 1874. Employed as a Stockbroker’s Clerk prior to his military service. Entered the Army in May 1892, aged 18 years, 6 months. Posted to the 21st Lancers then based at Canterbury, 9 May 1892. Served in the Sudan and as a member of “B” Squadron rode in the famous charge at Omdurman, 2 September 1898 - his squadron suffered the heaviest losses during the charge, with 9 men killed and 26 wounded. Meek died at St. Pancras Hospital, London in January 1908. With some service notes. Incorrectly listed as ‘Meck’ in the British Battles & Medals roll.