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Auction: 22001 - Orders, Decorations and Medals
Lot: 51

Egypt and Sudan 1882-89, dated reverse, 3 clasps, Alexandria 11th July, Suakin 1884, El-Teb (H. Garrity. Pte. R.M. H.M.S. “Téméraire”), edge bruising and pitting from star, better than good fine and rare

Approximately 40 Medals with this combination of clasps issued to the Royal Navy and Royal Marines.

Hugh Garrity was born in Liverpool on 23 February 1863 and he was a labourer upon his enlistment on 23 February 1881 at Derby. After recruit training and service in Plymouth Barracks he joined Penelope in January 1882 serving on her until July that year, when he joined Temeraire. Leaving her he served on Eurayalus from February-April 1884. He then served in Barracks until his discharge in May 1885. Garrity served two periods in the cells and one in gaol. His character was noted as 'indifferent' for 184 days.


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