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№ 349

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16 April 2020

Hammer Price:
£440

Family group:

Three:
Sergeant W. C. Kemp, Royal Engineers
Egypt and Sudan 1882-89, undated reverse, 2 clasps, Suakin 1885, Tofrek (14317. L./Corp: W. C. Kemp. 24th Co. R.E.); Army L.S. & G.C., V.R., 3rd issue, small letter reverse (14317. Sgt. W. C. Kemp. R.E.); Khedive’s Star, 1884-6, unnamed as issued, mounted for wear, generally very fine

Pair:
Deckhand W. C. Kemp, Royal Naval Reserve
British War and Victory Medals (4960S.D. W. C. Kemp. D.H. R.N.R.) nearly extremely fine (5) £280-£320

Walter Charles Kemp was born in Penzance in July 1857, and attested for the Royal Engineers at Bodmin in June 1877. He advanced to Sergeant, and was discharged, 15 August 1885.

Walter Charles Kemp was the son of the above.

Sold with Parchment Certificate of Character and Parchment Certificate of Discharge relating the father.