The Collection of Medals formed by the late David Dixon

Egypt and Sudan 1882-89, undated reverse, 1 clasp, The Nile 1884-85 (Condr. J. H. Edmondson, C. & T. Staff) minor edge bruise and light pitting, very fine £150-200

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Collection of Medals formed by the late David Dixon.

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James Heslam Edmondson served in the ranks of the Commissariat and Transport Corps for 14 years 145 days, and as a Warrant Officer for 6 years 120 days. He was promoted Lieutenant and Quartermaster, 15 June 1885, for services on the Nile Expedition of 1884-85; Captain & Q.M., June 1895; Major & Q.M., November 1900. He served in South Africa during the Boer War, was mentioned in despatches by Lord Roberts, 4 September 1901, and granted the honorary rank of Major (Queen’s medal with clasp, King’s medal with two clasps). He retired in February 1901, and was appointed Lieut.-Colonel & Q.M. (Retired) in February 1903. He was recalled for war service 1914-18 and awarded the C.B.E. on 3 June 1919.