Queen's Sudan Medal (1896-1897) : Private J Heeley, 1 Battalion, Royal Warwickshire Regiment Accession Number: REL29733.001

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Sudan Medal (1896-1897). Engraved around edge in sloping capitals with recipient's details.

Contextual Description

Associated with the military career of Ernest James Heeley. Heeley, an Englishman, served with the 1st and 2nd Battalions of The Royal Warwickshire Regiment, and saw service in Egypt and South Africa before emigrating to Australia. He subsequently served with 20 Battalion, AIF, during the First World War. Heeley received the Queen's Sudan Medal (1896-1897) and the Khedive's Sudan Medal (1896-1908) for his part in the British reconquest of the Sudan, participating in the battles of the Atbara and of Omdurman, near Khartoum.

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Accession Number
REL29733.001
Maker
Unknown
Classification
Heraldry
Object Type
Medal
Physical Description
Material: Silver
Date Made
c 1898
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright not applicable

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