Battle of Omdurman Interest – Sudan campaign medal 1898 and Egyptian Khedives medal with Khartoum and Atbara battle clasps, both named 4169 Pte L Steer 1 / Linc R, Queens Sudan medal officially engaved by regiment, Khedives medal correct contemporary named possibly done by regiment (These were supplied unnamed from Egypt), both about extremely fine/ excellent condition, dark original tone, minimal contact marks, detail very good/ excellent, copy medal roll included, was entitled to battle clasps Atbara and Khartoum on Khedives medal, also WW1 pair MS-4202 W. ” now a Warrant Officer in the Army Service Corps, both very fine condition plus and official impressed, includes ribbon bar, medal roll extracts and part attestation/history, please see pictures for condition Attestation for army states , Leonard Steer, Born 1877 in Lewes, Surrey, attested in May 1895 aged 18 to 2nd Lincolnshire Regt, previous occupation “Waiter. Claimed 6 days service 5th Fusiliers (was probably transferred) and member of local Militia. Transferred to 1st linc Regt July 1896, promoted Lance Corporal in August 1898, Corporal April 1892. Discharged May 1907 after 12 about Years service. He enlisted to fight in WW1, note full name stated as Leopold Richard John Steer, now aged about 37, joined Royal Army Service Corps, rank Warrant Officer 2nd class, was possibly a driver. Much later in 1939 England and Wales Register previous occupation “Chauffeur” retired now living in Lambeth, London, now under his full name ” Leoplod (not Leonard) Richard John Steer”, (unusual name date of birth 1877 same), he had two brothers living in Chicago, US (as stated on Attestation), for further research. Omdurman Victorian Queen Sudan Khedive Atbara Khartoum & WW1 medals Lincoln Regt. Battle of Omdurman Sudan Africa campaign and WW1 medals for Pte L Steer 1st Battalion Lincoln Regt / ASC and ribbon bar Battle of Omdurman Interest Sudan Campaign 1898- Khartoum Expedition Battle of Omdurman Interest – Sudan campaign medal 1898 and Egyptian Khedives medal with Khartoum and Atbara battle clasps, both named 4169 Pte L Steer 1 / Linc R, Queens Sudan medal officially engaved by regiment, Khedives medal correct contemporary named possibly done by regiment (These were supplied unnamed from Egypt), both about extremely fine/ excellent condition, original dark tone, minimal contact marks, detail very good/ excellent, copy medal roll included, was entitled to battle clasps Atbara and Khartoum on Khedives medal, also WW1 pair MS-4202 W. ” now a Warrant Officer in the Army Service Corps, both very fine condition plus and official impressed, includes medal ribbon bar, medal roll extracts and part attestation/history, please see pictures for condition Attestation for army states, Leonard Steer, Born 1877 in Lewes, Surrey, attested in May 1895 aged 18 to 2nd Lincolnshire Regt, previous occupation “Waiter. Claimed 6 days service 5th Royal Fusiliers (was probably transferred) and member of local Militia. Later transferred to 1st linc Regt July 1896, promoted Lance Corporal in August 1898, Corporal April 1892. He enlisted to fight in WW1, note name Leopold Richard John Steer, now aged about 37, joined Royal Army Service Corps, rank Warrant Officer 2nd class, was possibly a driver. Much later in 1939 England and Wales Register previous occupation “Chauffeur”, retired now living in Lambeth, London, now under his full name ” Leopold (not Leonard) Richard John Steer”, (unusual name date of birth 1877 same), he had two brothers living in Chicago, US (as stated on Attestation), for further research. Battle of Atbara To be sure of having the necessary strength to defeat the Mahdist forces in their heartland, Kitchener brought up reinforcements from the British army, and a brigade under Major General William F. Gatacre arrived in Sudan at the end of January 1898. The Warwicks, Lincolns and Cameron Highlanders had to march the last thirty miles as the railway had not yet caught up with the front line. Skirmishes took place in the early Spring, as the Mahdist forces made an attempt in March to outflank Kitchener by crossing the Atbara, but they were outmanouevred; the Egyptians steamed upstream and raided Shendi. Eventually, at dawn on 8 April, the Anglo-Egyptians mounted a full frontal assault on the forces of Osman Dinga with three infantry brigades, holding one in reserve. Fighting lasted less than an hour and concluded with 81 Anglo-Egyptian soldiers killed and 478 wounded, to over 3,000 Mahdist troops dead (Battle of Atbara) The Battle of Atbara. Anglo-Egyptian forces defeated 15,000 Sudanese rebels, called Mahdists or Dervishes, on the banks of the River Atbara. The battle proved to be the turning point in the conquest of Sudan by a British and Egyptian coalition The Khalifa’s forces then withdrew to Omdurman, abandoning Metemma and the Sixth Cataract so that the Egyptian army could pass unmolested. Preparations then continued for an advance on Omdurman. The railway was extended southwards and additional reinforcements arrived. By mid-August 1898 Kitchener had at his command 25,800 troops, composed of the British Division under Major-General Gatacre, with two British infantry brigades; and the Egyptian Division with four Egyptian brigades under Major General Hunter. The gunboat Zafir, proceeding upriver, foundered and sank opposite Metemma on 28 August. The final advance on Omdurman began on 28th August 1898. Seaforth Highlanders – Sudan 1898 British troops at the Battle of Omdurman: 21st Lancers 32nd Field Battery, Royal Artillery 37th Howitzer Battery, Royal Artillery Two 40-pdrs. Royal Artillery Infantry Division: commanded by Major General Gatacre 1st Brigade; commanded by Brigadier General Wauchope 1st Battalion Royal Warwickshire Regiment 1st Battalion Lincolnshire Regiment 1st Battalion Seaforth Highlanders 1st Battalion Queens Own Cameron Highlanders 6 Maxims Detachment, Royal Engineers 2nd Brigade; commanded by Brigadier General Lyttelton 1st Battalion Grenadier Guards 1st Battalion Northumberland Fusiliers 2nd Battalion Lancashire Fusiliers 2nd Battalion Rifle Brigade 4 Maxims Detachment, Royal Engineers. The defeat of the Khalifah’s forces at Omdurman marked the effective end of the Mahdist state, though not the end of campaigning. Over 11,000 Mahdist fighters died at Omdurman, and another 16,000 were seriously wounded. On the British, Egyptian and Sudanese side there were fewer than fifty dead and several hundred wounded. The Khalifa retreated into the city of Omdurman but could not rally his followers to defend it. Instead they scattered across the plains to the west and escaped. Kitchener entered the city, which formally surrendered without further fighting, and the Khalifa escaped before he could be captured. British gunboats bombarded Omdurman before and during the battle, damaging part of the city walls and the tomb of the Mahdi, although destruction was not very widespread. There is some controversy about the conduct of Kitchener and his troops during and immediately following the battle. In February 1899, Kitchener responded to criticisms by categorically denying that he had ordered or permitted the Mahdist wounded in the battlefield to be massacred by his troops; that Omdurman had been looted; and that civilian fugitives in the city had been deliberately fired on. The Mahdi’s tomb, the largest building in Omdurman, had already been looted when Kitchener gave the order for it to be blown up. Kitchener ordered that the Mahdi’s remains be dumped in the Nile. He considered and discussed keeping his skull, either as some kind of trophy or as a medical exhibit at the Royal College of Surgeons. Eventually however the head was buried, although anecdotes about its having been turned into an inkpot or a drinking vessel continue to circulate even today. Tailor your auctions with Auctiva’s. Track Page Views With. Auctiva’s FREE Counter. The item “Omdurman Victorian Sudan Khedive Atbara Khartoum & WW1 medals Pte Steer Lincoln” is in sale since Sunday, April 5, 2020. This item is in the category “Collectables\Militaria\19th Century (1800-1899)\Medals/ Ribbons”. The seller is “theonlineauctionsale” and is located in Leamington Spa. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
- Country/ Organization: Great Britain
- Issued/ Not-Issued: Issued
- Type: Medals & Ribbons
- Conflict: Sudan 1898 – World War I (1914-1918)
- Service: Army
- Era: 1816-1913
