Orders, Decorations and Medals

Egypt and Sudan 1882-89, undated reverse, 1 clasp, Gemaizah 1888 (24 Drumr. E. Jenkins, 1/Welch R.) edge bruising, contact marks, nearly very fine £150-200

Edward Jenkins was born in Ruabon, Wrexham. A Collier by occupation and a member of the 3rd Battalion Royal Welsh Fusiliers, he attested for full time service with the Welsh Regiment at Wrexham on 2 August 1881, aged 19 years. Appointed a Drummer in April 1884. Served in Natal, August 1882-November 1883; Mauritius, November 1883-October 1885; Natal, October 1885-May 1886, and Egypt, May 1886-May 1889. Served in the operations at Suakin and the action at Gemaizah. Transferred to the Army Reserve in May 1889. Discharged on 1 August 1893. With copied service papers and roll extract.