Orders, Decorations and Medals

Egypt and Sudan 1882-89, 2 clasps, The Nile 1884-85, Kirbekan (17476 Sapr. I. Jenkins, 26th Co. R.E.) note incorrect initial, very fine £200-250

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, Egypt and Sudan Medals 1882-1891 from the Collection of Jack Webb.

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4 officers and 31 other ranks of the Royal Engineers were present at Kirbekan, including 2 officers and 20 other ranks from the 26th Company.

James Jenkins was born in the Parish of St Mary’s, Brecon, and enlisted for the Royal Engineers on 10 June 1882, a gas fitter by trade, aged 24 years 8 months. He served in Egypt from February 1884 to September 1885, took part in the Nile Valley Expedition and was present at the battle of Kirbekan. He was discharged on 9 June 1894. Sold with copy discharge papers.