Egypt, 2 clasps, The Nile 1884-85, Abu Klea, 5th Dragoon Guards. Killed in action at Abu Klea

Egypt, 2 clasps, The Nile 1884-85, Abu Klea,

Corpl. J. Newton, 5th Dgn. Gds.

Killed in action at Abu Klea, 17/1/1885

4 officers and 44 other ranks of the 5th Dragoon Guards served in the Heavy Cavalry Regiment on the Nile, of whom Major Atherton and 31 other ranks fought at Abu Klea. Major Atherton and 10 men were killed in action or died of wounds, mostly when the Heavy Camel Regiment section of the square was overwhelmed.

Beautiful crisp medal