The Douglas-Morris Collection of Naval Medals (Part 2)

Egypt and Sudan 1882-89, undated reverse, 1 clasp, The Nile 1884-85 (194 Boatn. J. Albert, Ottawa Contgt.) some very light pitting, otherwise good very fine

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Douglas-Morris Collection of Naval Medals.

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Approximately 390 Canadian Boatmen, or Voyageurs, were engaged by the British Government for service with the Nile Expedition, to navigate the boats and steamers over the cataracts of the river. John Albert enlisted for service with the Expedition in Ottawa, aged 26 years.