Egypt Medal 1882-1889, undated reverse, 2 Clasps: Suakin 1885, Tofrek awarded to Private J. Bursell, Royal Marine Light Infantry who would be present in Egypt during the Egyptian War where he would present during the Suakin 1885 operations which lasted fr

Egypt Medal 1882-1889, undated reverse, 2 Clasps: Suakin 1885, Tofrek awarded to Private J. Bursell, Royal Marine Light Infantry who would be present in Egypt during the Egyptian War where he would present during the Suakin 1885 operations which lasted from 1st March to 14th May 1885, including being in the action at Tofrek on 22nd March 1885.

Egypt Medal 1882-1889, undated reverse, 2 Clasps: Suakin 1885, Tofrek; (J. BURSELL, PTE. R.M.L.I.)

Condition: Nearly Extremely Fine

Joseph Bursell was born near Neith and saw service with the Royal Marines from October 1872 until 29th May 1886 and would be present in Egypt during the Egyptian War where he would present during the Suakin 1885 operations which lasted from 1st March to 14th May 1885, including being in the action at Tofrek on 22nd March 1885.