The Upfill-Brown Collection

EAST AND WEST AFRICA 1887-1900, 1 clasp, Niger 1897 (8950 Corp. A. E. Bosher, R. A.), very fine and very rare to European recipients

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The AA Upfill-Brown Collection.

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Corporal Bosher served in the expeditions against Bida and the Ilorin, in the Niger, 1897, as Under-Officer in charge of the five 7 pounder, rifled, muzzle-loading mountain guns. He was injured by an exploding cartridge in the first expedition, though not listed as a casualty. Approximately 32 clasps issued to Military personel and a further 15 to British civilian employees of the Royal Niger Company. Corporal Bosher is also entitled to the silver Royal Niger Company medal. He was commissioned into the Royal Norfolk Regiment in April, 1901. Ex Needes Collection 1935.