The Collection of British Orders, Decorations and Medals formed by the late Fred Rockwood

Egypt and Sudan 1882-89, undated reverse, 2 clasps, Suakin 1885, Tofrek (172 Pte. E. Beckingham, 1/Rl. Berks. R.) edge bruising, pitting, good fine £180-220

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Collection of British Orders, Decorations and Medals formed by the late Fred Rockwood.

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Edward Beckingham was born in Marlborough, Wiltshire. A Labourer by occupation, he attested for general service at London on 30 January 1882, aged 19 years. Posted to the Royal Berkshire Regiment, he served in Egypt, December 1882-May 1883; Gibraltar, May 1883-August 1884; Egypt, August 1884-May 1886 and Malta, May 1886-December 1889. Discharged to the Army Reserve in January 1890, he was finally discharged 24 January 1894. With copied service papers and roll extracts.