Orders, Decorations and Medals

Egypt and Sudan 1882-89, undated reverse, 2 clasps, The Nile 1884-85, Abu Klea (5244 Pte. J. Taylor, Coldm. Gds. ) edge bruise, otherwise nearly extremely fine £800-1000

5244 Private J. Taylor, Coldstream Guards, serving in the Guards Camel Corps, was killed in action at the battle of Abu Klea, 17 January 1885. Listed as ‘F. Taylor’ in the published roll; correctly listed in the roll extracts which accompany the medal. Private Taylor was the only fatality from the regiment in the battle.