1. Decoration: Khedive's Sudan Medal

Gazette Date: 1899-01-27

Gazette Issue: WO100/80

Gazette Page: 376

Citation: Clasp: Khartoum. Awarded as Cpl. 2 Coldstream Guards, No. 7728.

2. Decoration: Queen's Sudan Medal 1896-1897

Gazette Date: 1899-04-04

Gazette Issue: WO 100/80

Gazette Page: 306

Citation: Clasp: Khartoum 1898. Awarded as Cpl, 2 Coldstream Guards, No. 7728.

Surname:	Sykes
Initials:	S.
Rank:	Sergeant
Army No.:	.1318
Notes:	MPSC. 17/8/81 he enlisted in the Grenadier Guards, No. 7728. Born Holborn, London, serve Gibraltar 10 months, Egypt 3 months. Awarded the Sudan and Long Service & Good Conduct Medal. 30/6/06 to discharge at Aldershot, time expired, age 39 years, served 24.10 years, conduct Very Good, Address: 5 Bilboro Street, Kings Cross, London WC. Samuel Sykes. Same No. as L/Cpl T Downes, MFP.