Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Pair: Private G. Smallman, Durham Light Infantry

Egypt and Sudan 1882-89, undated reverse, no clasp (1612 Pte., ... Durh. L.I.); Khedive’s Star, 1884-6, unnamed, first with edge bruising, good fine; second good very fine (2) £120-140

George Smallman was born in Birmingham. A Brass Founder by occupation and a member of the 3rd Battalion Royal Warwickshire Regiment, he attested for the Durham Light Infantry at Birmingham on 4 November 1884. With the regiment he served in Egypt, 3 December 1885-10 January 1887 and was present with the Nile Expeditionary Force at Halfa, 1885-86. Smallman was discharged on 3 November 1896 having completed his first period of engagement. With copied service papers.