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Auction: 21002 - Orders, Decorations and Medals
Lot: 12

Military General Service 1793-1814, 1 clasp, Egypt (J. Parkins, R. Arty), minor edge bruise, good very fine

John Parkins was born at Rotherham, Yorkshire in 1773 and enlisted in the Royal Artillery on 5 November 1796. He served during the Egyptian Campaign fought by the British in 1801 to repulse the French from Egypt. Parkins served a full 22 years of service being discharged at on 3 November 1818. His character upon discharge was listed as 'good' and with his occupation being described as 'smith'; sold together with copied service records.

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Sold for
£1,100

Starting price
£480