Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Egypt and Sudan 1882-89, undated reverse, 1 clasp, Gemaizah 1888 (1072 Pte. J. Soper, 1/Welch R.) minor edge bruising and contact marks, about very fine £180-220

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Collection of Medals formed by the late David Dixon.

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Job Soper was born in Ramplsham, Near Maiden Newton, Dorsetshire. A labourer by occupation, he attested for the Welsh Regiment on 28 February 1885, aged 24 years, 6 months. He served overseas in Egypt and the Sudan, December 1886-August 1889. He was discharged as time expired on 27 February 1897. Sold with copied service papers.