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Egypt and Sudan 1882-89, 1 clasp, El-Teb-Tamaai (1720 Pte. J. Pilbeam, 1/York & Lanc. R.) nearly extremely fine £600-800
Private John Pilbeam was killed in action at the battle of Tamaai on 13 March 1884. He was also mentioned in despatches by General Graham, V.C.
Thirty or forty of the York and Lancaster Regiment made a gallant stand on the right front face of the square at the battle of Tamaai. Of this party, Captain Ford and 16 men were killed and several officers and men were severely wounded.
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