Three: Corporal T. Oakley, Military Mounted Police

Egypt and Sudan 1882-89, undated reverse, 1 clasp, Suakin 1885 (72. Pte T. Oakley. Mily. Police.); Army L.S. & G.C., V.R., 3rd issue, small letter reverse (72. Corpl. T. Oakley. Mil: Mtd Police.); Khedive’s Star, 1884-6, unnamed as issued, mounted for display, light pitting, very fine, scarce (3) £300-£400

Thomas Oakley was born in Tring, Hertfordshire. He attested for the 2nd Dragoons in October 1872, and transferred to the Military Mounted Police in February 1878. Oakley advanced Lance Corporal in October 1884, and to Corporal in July 1886. He served in Egypt, February 1885 - July 1885. Oakley was awarded the L.S. & G.C. in 1892, and was discharged 4 October 1893, having served for 21 years. He died in October 1913, and is buried in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Dover.

Sold with Funeral Memorial Card, and a photograph of the recipient’s funeral procession.