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Auction: 18001 - Orders, Decorations and Medals
Lot: 158

Egypt and Sudan 1882-89, undated reverse, 2 clasps, Suakin 1885, Tofrek (1575 Pte. W. Glover, 20th Husrs.), good very fine

Walter Glover was born in Middlesbrough and enlisted in the 20th Hussars in June 1878, aged 19 years. He subsequently served in Egypt and the Sudan in the period February 1885 to November 1886 and was present in the Suakin operations, including the action at Tofrek (Medal & 2 clasps). Glover was transferred to the Army Reserve in November 1886, his habits and conduct being described as, 'irregular, bad and intemperate'; sold with copied service record.

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Sold for
£320