Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Egypt and Sudan 1882-89, dated reverse, 1 clasp, Alexandria 11th July (G. E. Munday. Ord: H.M.S. ‘Invincible”) very fine £120-£160

George Ernest Munday was born in Portsea, Hampshire in September 1863. He joined the Royal Navy as Boy 2nd Class in January 1880, and served with H.M.S. Invincible, March 1882 - December 1885. Munday advanced to Leading Seaman in January 1890, and to Petty Officer 1st Class in November 1897. He transferred to the Royal Fleet Reserve in April 1902, and re-engaged for service during the Great War in August 1914. Munday was Invalided, 4 January 1917 (awarded L.S. & G.C. in September 1918).