Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

A good Omdurman group of three awarded to Captain A. N. McLennan, Shropshire Yeomanry, late Squadron Sergeant-Major, 21st Lancers

Queen’s Sudan 1896-98 (2940 S’Q’M’S A. McLennan, 21/L/crs.) claw damaged with partial loss to one side; Army L.S. & G.C., V.R., small letter reverse (2490 S.S.Mjr. A. N. McLennn, 21/Lcrs.); Khedive’s Sudan 1896-1908, 1 clasp, Khartoum (2940 S.Q.M.S. A. Mc Lennan, 21st Lcrs) light contact wear, otherwise very fine (3) £1800-2200

Alfred Norman McLennan was born in London and was working as a groom when he enlisted into the 10th Hussars on 13 September 1887, aged 18 years 3 months, and before that year’s end transferred to the 21st Lancers (then Hussars). He served in the East Indies from September 1888 until October 1896, and afterwards in Egypt and the Sudan until November 1899. He was promoted to Sergeant in April 1896, and at the time of the battle of Omdurman was Squadron Quarter-Master Sergeant of “B” Squadron which suffered more casualties in the charge than any other and ended the day winning no less than three Victoria Crosses and three Distinguished Conduct Medals.

McLennan was promoted to Squadron Sergeant-Major in December 1899, and was appointed to the Permanent Staff of the Shropshire Yeomanry in October 1900. He was appointed Acting Regimental Sergeant-Major of the Shropshire Yeomanry in November 1914 and was discharged to pension on appointment to a commission as Lieutenant and Quarter-Master in November 1915. In this rank he served with the regiment in Egypt, Palestine and France from March 1916, becoming Captain in 1918. He retired in 1926 having reached the age limit. Sold with copy service papers.