Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Three: Squadron Quarter Master Sergeant W. Crowder, 19th Hussars

Egypt and Sudan 1882-89, dated reverse, 4 clasps, Tel-El-Kebir, Suakin 1884, El-Teb_Tamaai, The Nile 1884-85 (1379. Lce. Sgt. W. Crowder. 19th Hussars.) solder strengthening to tips of suspension retaining rod; Army L.S. & G.C., V.R., 3rd issue, small letter reverse (1379. Tpr: Sgt. Maj: W. Crowder. 19th Hussars.); Khedive’s Star 1882, unnamed as issue, light contact marks, generally very fine (3) £460-£500

William Crowder was born in Guildford, Surrey and attested for the 19th Hussars at Westminster, in July 1873. He advanced to Lance Sergeant in May 1883, and to Sergeant in June 1884. Crowder served with the Regiment in Egypt, August 1882 - June 1886. He advanced to Troop Sergeant Major in March 1890, and Squadron Quarter Master Sergeant in October 1893. Crowder was discharged, 7 April 1896, having served 22 years and 272 days with the Colours.