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Auction: 25111 - Orders, Decorations and Medals - e-Auction
Lot: 131

Egypt and Sudan 1882-89, undated reverse, 2 clasps, The Nile 1884-85, Kirbekan (5632, Pte. J. W. Reeday, 11th Co. C&T.C.), pawn broker's mark to reverse, light pitting, very fine

Provenance:
Noonan's, September 2009.

John William Reeday was born in Shipley, Yorkshire and attested for general service at York on 27 July 1881 as a 19-year-old farm labourer. He served in Egypt from 25 August 1884 until returning home on 3 November 1885. Reeday participated in the Nile Expedition 1884-5 while serving in Egypt, for which he earned a clasp for his Egypt and Sudan medal. However, his service records do not mention an entitlement to a second clasp. Reeday is further entitled to a Khedive's Star; sold together with copied service record.

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Sold for
£420

Starting price
£50