Egypt and Sudan Medal 1882-1889. Undated reverse. No clasp (W. J. Day, Pte. R.M. H.M.S. Cygnet.)

Medal verification: Entitlement to the medal with no clasp is confirmed per the respective campaign medal roll of the Royal Marines (only 63 x no-clasp medals issued named to this ship), reference ADM 171/43, wherein it is shown that the medal was sent to him on, 7 July 1887

William JasperDay, was a native of Brentford, London, Middlesex, England, where he was born on, 28 December 1861. He enlisted for the Royal Marine Light Infantry, at, London, England, on, 28 September April 1881. Prior to enlisting in the R.M.L.I., William had been employed as a labourer. William took his final discharge on, 17 April 1894. His service papers confirm service in Egypt with the Royal Marine Light Infantry, and having received his Egypt medal (9 September 1887) and the companion Khedival Star, later on, 17 February 1888. Amongst the other ships and stations he served in the period 1886-1894, included; Heroine, Ringdove & Mildura

The recipients service sheet is extant and is held & accessible at The National Archives.

Condition: About VF

Code: 22237