Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Egypt and Sudan 1882-89, undated reverse, 1 clasp, El-Teb (1912 Pte. E. Walsh, 10th Rl. Hussars) edge bruising, good very fine £200-260

Ernest Walsh was born in Southend. A Labourer by occupation and a member of the Essex Militia, he attested for the 10th Hussars at Canterbury, on 8 July 1881. With the regiment he served overseas in the East Indies, December 1881-February 1884 and the Sudan, February-April 1884. Present at the battle of El Teb. Discharged on 20 May 1885 being found medically unfit for further service. With copied service papers.