Orders, Decorations and Medals

Egypt and Sudan 1882-89, 2 clasps, Suakin 1885, Tofrek (2132 Pte. R. Lyons, 5th Lancers) small edge bruise and light pitting from star, otherwise good very fine and scarce

Private Lyons was wounded in the lower left arm during the engagement with Dervish troops at Tofrek 22 March, 1885. Only one squadron of the 5th Lancers (approximately 100) was present at this action.