Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Egypt and Sudan 1882-89, 1 clasp, El-Teb-Tamaai (1090 Pte. J. Brophy, 1/York & Lanc. R.) extremely fine £600-800

Private J. Brophy 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.