Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Pair: Private William Robertson, King’s Own Scottish Borderers

Egypt and Sudan 1882-89, undated reverse, 1 clasp, Gemaizah 1888 (1878 Pte. W. Robertson. 2/K.O. Sco: Bord:); Khedive’s Star, undated, pitting form star, otherwise good fine or better (2) £180-£220

William Robertson was born at Old Macher, Aberdeen, and attested for the King’s Own Scottish Borderers at Aberdeen on 20 January 1886, aged 18, a hair dresser by trade. He served abroad in Egypt from 19 July to 2 December, 1888; in the Eastern Soudan between 3 and 31 December, 1888, including action of Gemaizah; in Egypt from 1 January 1889 to 1 January 1890; and finally in the East Indies until 5 February 1894. He was finally discharged on 15 January 1898, after 12 years’ service.

Sold with copied discharge papers.