Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Egypt and Sudan 1882-89, dated reverse, 2 clasps, Suakin 1884, Tamaai (J. O’Hanley, Pte., R.M., H.M.S. “Euryalus”) edge bruising, pitting, nearly very fine £300-360

John O’Hanley was born in Glasgow on 8 October 1862. A Dresser by occupation, he enlisted into the Royal Marines at Glasgow on 8 October 1880. Served on H.M.S. Euryalus, January 1882-July 1885, seeing service in Egypt. Later served on H.M.S. Curlew, June 1886-May 1888 and H.M.S. Amphion, December 1888-January 1892. Discharged on 2 December 1892 having completed 12 years service. With copied service paper and roll extract.