EGYPT MEDAL TO MAJOR HUBERT RICHARD LOVETT-K.R. RIF CORPS

Egypt Medal dated 1882 clasp: TEL-EL-KEBIR
Named to: LIEUT H.B.LOVETT 2 BN. K.R.RIF.C
Medal about very fine, a little marked on obverse due to contact with star,naming a little worn.
Major Hubert Richard Lovett (1854-1908)
The following is extracted from Hart's Army List-War services of Field Officers:
"Served with the 2nd Btn., 60th Rifles in the Afghan War from From February 1879 to November 1880,and was present at the engagements at Ahmed Khel
and Urzu near Ghuznee: accompanied Sir Frederick Roberts in the march to Candahar, and was present at the battle of Candahar(Medal with two clasps and bronze star) Served in the Marri expedition under Brigadier General McGregor.Served in the Boer War in 1881 in the Natal Field Force.Served with the 3rd Battalion King's Royal Rifle Corps in the Egyptian War of 1882,and was present at the action of Kassasin(9th September) and at the battle of Tel-El-Kebir (Medal with clasp, and Khedives Star) Served in the Black Mountain Expedition in 1891 with the 1st Battalion King;s Royal Rifle Corps(Medal with clasp),and in the Miranzai Expedition in 1891 with the same Battalion (clasp) "
Cambridge University Library hold a photograph album relating to Lovett's service in India and South Africa,and Three Months in Tibet-a diary written by Lovett whilst on leave in Tibet in 1888.
His Afghan and I.G.S. Medals, together with an erased Kabul to Kandahar Star were sold by DNW in 2008.It additionally states that Major Lovett was noted for his cool determined courage and feats of strength.Lovett was credited with rescuing at least one of his men from a swollen river on South Africa, and in taking part with a mixed band of Riflemen and Highlanders in capturing two Egyption field guns.
Last seen for sale by Bill Friar Medals 5-6 years ago.

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