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Egypt and Sudan 1882-89, undated reverse, 1 clasp, Suakin 1885 (5076 2/Corp. A. S. Jary, 5th .. C. & T.C.) edge bruising, pitting, good fine £120-160

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, A Collection of Awards to the Army Service Corps.

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Alfred Sibel Jary was born in Norfolk. A Clerk and Farmer, also a member of the 1st Norfolk Rifle Volunteers, he attested for the Commissariat and Transport Corps at Norwich on 29 October 1883, aged 19 years. With them he served in Egypt, March-June 1885. Having been advanced to Corporal in March 1886 he was reduced in rank in January 1888 for leaving his picquet without orders. Regaining his rank later that year, he attained the rank of Sergeant in August 1891. Jary was transferred to the Army Reserve in February 1892 and discharged on 28 October 1895. With copied service papers.