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Auction: 21001 - Orders, Decorations and Medals (conducted behind closed doors)
Lot: 60

(x) Egypt and Sudan 1882-89, undated reverse, 1 clasp, The Nile 1884-85 (2536. Drumr. J. Auden. 1/Rl. Ir: Regt.), very fine

John Philip Auden was born in Brixton, London on 21 October 1864. He enlisted in Aldershot for the 69th Infantry Brigade on 25 February with the rank of Boy. Stationed in India from 6 October 1881, later promoted Private on 21 October 1881 and appointed Drummer on 18 February 1982. Auden left India in September 1884 in order to take part in the Nile Expedition. This expedition was intended to relieve General Gordon in Khartoum which was besieged by the Sudanese army of the Mahdi. However the slow pace of preparations and attacks by Mahdist troops at Abu Klea and Abu Kru resulted in the city falling before help could arrive.

Auden's service in Egypt ended on 8 September 1985 although he remained in the Army, reverting to Private from Drummer on 13 January 1988. Promoted Lance-Corporal on 26 May 1990 however placed on trial for Absence without Leave and misconduct on 27 May and imprisoned. Upon re-joining his regiment on 7 June 1990 he was demoted to Private. Demobilised 20 February 1892 at Curragh Camp; sold with copied research including service records, attestation and medical history.

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Sold for
£210

Starting price
£160