Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Three: Gunner W. Gibbs, Royal Artillery

Egypt and Sudan 1882-89, undated reverse, 1 clasp, Suakin 1885 (4475, Gunr. W. Gibbs, W/1-R.A.); Army L.S. & G.C., V.R., 3rd issue, small letter reverse (4475 Gunr. W. Gibbs, 2/1st Bde. Sn. Div: R.A.); Khedive’s Star 1884-6, unnamed, edge bruising and contact marks from star, otherwise nearly very fine or better (3) £240-£280

William Gibbs was born at Bentworth, near Alton, Hampshire, and attested for the Royal Artillery at Aldershot on 6 February 1865, a blacksmith by trade. Posted to “B” Brigade, Royal Horse Artillery, he served as a Driver with this unit until April 1883, when he transferred as Gunner to 1st Brigade, Southern Division. He served in Egypt from 26 February to 27 June, 1885, during operations at Suakin. The remainder of his service was at home until he was discharged on 31 December 1890. His L.S. & G.C. medal and Gratuity of £5 was announced in Army Order 152 of 1883.