Khedive’s Sudan 1896-1908, 2 clasps, The Atbara, Khartoum (3599 Lce. Cpl. McLean 1 Cam. Highrs.) good very fine £120-£160

Angus McLean was born in the Parish of Barvas, near Bragor, County Ross, and enlisted for the Cameron Highlanders at Stornoway on 21 May 1894, aged 20, a fisherman by trade. He served in the Nile Expedition 1898, being present at the battles of the Atbara and Khartoum (Queens Sudan Medal; Khedive’s Sudan Medal, clasps, ‘The Atbara’ & ‘Khartoum’). He also served in South Africa from 3 March 1900 to 21 January 1901, but his Q.S.A. was forfeited after he was tried by Court Martial for ‘stealing medical comforts belonging to the public’ and sentenced to 1 year’s imprisonment with hard labour. He was finally discharged on 20 May 1910.

Sold with copied discharge papers.