Egypt & Sudan Medal 1882-1885. No clasp, reverse undated (2442. Pte. G. North. 1/Rl. Berks: R.)

Medal verification: The award of the no clasp Egypt Medal (& an un-named Khedival Star) is confirmed on the respective campaign medal roll of 1st Battalion Princess Charlotte of Wales's Royal Berkshire Regiment (ref WO 100/66)

George North, was a native of the Parish of St, Mary, Reading, Berkshire, England, where he was born circa 1862. Prior to enlisting in the regular British Army, George had been employed as a 'Labourer', and was described as being 19 years of age when he attested for the British Army, at, Reading Barracks, Berkshire, England, on, 10 June 1881. George, was however no stranger to military life, as the 1881 National Census for England records him therein as a serving Militiaman with the Royal Berkshire Militia (and his extant service papers also refer). Not surprisingly after 'joining-up' George was posted to his local infantry regiment, the 66th (Berkshire) Regiment of Foot, which in July 1881 amalgamated with the 49th (Princess Charlotte of Wales's) (Hertfordshire) Regiment of Foot, to form the Royal Berkshire Regiment. George subsequently served 6 years 'With the Colours' before transferring to the Army Reserve on 10 June 1887. During that time he served on 'Home Service' in the United Kingdom and Ireland, and overseas on active service in Egypt. His papers conform his entitlement to both the Egypt Medal and a 'Khedive's Bronze Star' for his services in the Eastern Soudan, Private North took his final discharge from the British Army on, 9 June 1893, having served a total of 12 years combined service with both the Regular Army and on the Army Reserve.

A set of the recipients service papers are extant and accessible at The National Archives

A choice example of this medal which has no pitting, and is age toned

Condition: About EF

Code: 22603