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№ 1134

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18 July 2019

Hammer Price:
£100

Egypt and Sudan 1882-89, dated reverse, no clasp (1380 Pte. J. Tasker. 15th Hussars.) edge details slightly worn, good fine and scarce £140-£180

Provenance: J. Webb Collection, Dix Noonan Webb, December 2008.

William Tasker (note incorrect initial on medal) was born in St. Pancras, London. He originally joined the 9th Lancers (No. 1659) at Westminster on 25 October 1869, aged 20. He transferred to the 5th Lancers (No. 1344) in January 1872 and proceeded to India. In August 1874 he volunteered to join the 15th Hussars (No. 1380) in which regiment there was already serving No. 1189 Private J. Tasker, possibly his brother. William Tasker served in Egypt attached to the 19th Hussars from 31 July to 9 September 1882. The 15th Hussars sent 2 officers and 17 other ranks to the 19th Hussars for service in Egypt, and 6 other ranks to various other corps.

Tasker subsequently served with the 15th Hussars during the Second Afghan War 1878-80, and was wounded by a sword cut to the right arm at Saif-u-Din, 4 January 1879. He also served during the First Boer War in South Africa, January 1881 - January 1882. Tasker was discharged, 25 October 1888, having served for 21 years.