Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Three: Quartermaster Sergeant J. Smyth, Royal Engineers

Egypt and Sudan 1882-89, dated reverse, no clasp (10576, 2nd Corpl. J. Smyth. 24th Co. R.E.) edge details slightly worn; Army L.S. & G.C., V.R., 3rd issue, small letter reverse (10576 Q.M. Sgt. J. Smyth. R.E.); Khedive’s Star 1882, unnamed as issued, pitting from Star, nearly very fine or better (3) £180-220

John Smyth was born in Gibraltar, and attested for the Royal Engineers aged 16 years and 4 months, at Westminster, in August 1870. He advanced to 2nd Corporal in December 1880, and Company Sergeant Major in October 1886. He served with the 24th Company Royal Engineers in Egypt and the Sudan, and was present at Kassassin. He was promoted Quartermaster Sergeant in October 1889 (awarded L.S. & G.C. 1895).

Smyth was discharged 12 April 1906, aged 52, having served 35 years and 243 days.