Egypt and Sudan Medal 1882-1889. With dated reverse '1882' & clasp 'Tel-el-Kebir' (347. Pte. W. Woodgate. 3/K. R. Rif: C.)

Note: The recipient is confirmed as being a veteran of the Zulu War

Medal verification: Private William Woodgate is confirmed entitled to the medal with clasp, per per the respective campaign medal roll of 3rd Battalion King's Royal Rifle Corps, reference WO 100/58, that was compiled & signed at, Cairo, Egypt, on, 11 November 1882. The same roll also confirms the recipient's entitlement to the Khedival Star dated 1882, and that the medal was 'received' by the recipient after he had transferred to the Army Reserve. In addition to the Egypt Medal & clasp & Khedival Star, William had earlier, in, 1879, fought against the Zulus, with 3/60th Rifles, and for which campaign he had been awarded the South Africa Medal with clasp '1879', reference the medal roll WO 100/47

Reference 'The Campaign of 1882 in Egypt' (Maurice, 1887), the embarkation strength of 3rd Battalion King's Royal Rifle Corps was; 25 x Officers, 1 x Warrant Officer & 986 x NCO's 7 Other Ranks. The battalion was present and fought at the major battles of Kassasin (09/09/1882, where 3/K.R.R.C, suffered 2 x Other Ranks 'Killed-in Action' & 28 'Wounded-in-Action'), and at Tel-el-Kebir (13/09/1882, where they suffered 20 x Other Ranks 'Wounded-in-Action'

A desirable 'Rifles' Tel-el-Kebir medal to an already battle hardened veteran of the Zulu War 1879

Condition: VF

Code: 22233