Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Egypt and Sudan 1882-89, undated reverse, 1 clasp, Suakin 1885 (T. Buist, E.R.A. H.M.S. Sphinx) good very fine
£160-200

Thomas Buist was born in Springfield, Fifeshire on 17 December 1855. He entered the Royal Navy as an Acting Engine Room Artificer on 8 June 1878, being confirmed in that rank in February 1880. Served on H.M.S. Sphinx, November-December 1884 and February-April 1885. Promoted to Chief Engine Room Artificer in May 1890 when on H.M.S. Rodney. Pensioned ashore 5 June 1898.

With copied service paper and roll extract.