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EGYPT PAIR (SUAKIN 1885) & RN LS&GC, R.MARINE.L.I
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Egypt & Sudan medal with undated reverse & Suakin 1885 clasp, Victorian narrow suspender RN LS&GC & 1884-86 Dated Khedives star To- W.GREY.PTE.R.M.L.I (Egypt) Wm.GREY.CORPL.NO-2442.CHAT.R.M.L.I(LS&GC) William Grey was born in Hackney, London 18-10-64 and enlisted into the Royal Marine Light Infantry in London 18-5-1883. He served at Egypt & the Sudan 1884-1885 & was in action at Suakin 1885. He was awarded his LS&GC in 1894 & was discharged to pension during the same year. He was recalled for service in WW1 & served at home for the duration. F/VF with heavy contact marks from the Khedives star & with traces of old lacquer to all three medals. Complete with copy service papers.