Orders, Decorations and Medals

Pair: Private W. Pearce, 21st Hussars, attached Light Camel Regiment

Egypt and Sudan 1882-89, undated reverse, 1 clasp, The Nile 1884-85 (1503 Pte., 21/Husrs.); Khedive’s Star, 1884-86, edge bruising to first, otherwise generally good very fine (2) £340-380

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Tom Gustard Collection of Medals & Militaria and to the 21st Lancers.

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William Pearce was born in Brighton and enlisted in the 21st Hussars in October 1876, aged 18 years. Following active service out in Egypt from September 1884 to July 1885 - when he was one of 46 men from the 21st Hussars to be seconded for duty in the Light Camel Regiment - he was placed on the Army Reserve in October 1886.