Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Egypt and Sudan 1882-89, undated reverse, 2 clasps, Suakin 1885, Tofrek (2210 Pte. E. Connors. 5th Lancers.) good very fine £260-£300

Only one squadron (102) of the 5th Lancers was present at Tofrek, 22 March 1885.

Edward Connor (Connors on Egypt medal roll) was born in the Parish of Desertmartin, near Magherfelt, County Derry, and attested for the 5th Lancers at Newcastle-on-Tyne on 30 June 1879, aged 21. He served in Egypt from 20 February to 12 June, 1885, and was present with the Regiment at Suakin and Tofrek. He served as a Private except for two periods when he was appointed Shoeing-Smith, from April 1883 to March 1884, and from May to October, 1885, when he reverted to Private. He transferred to ‘A’ Reserve on 30 June 1887.

Sold with copied discharge papers and medal roll extracts, all saved to CD.