Egypt Medal Able Seaman Henry Nelson, Royal Navy.

Awarded to Able Seaman Henry Nelson of Her Majesties Royal Navy. Egypt Medal 1882-89 (H. NELSON, A.B. H.M.S. JUMNA.) Seeing service in the Egyptian campaign to which he was awarded Egypt Medal 1882-89. Medal roll confirms he was not entitled to any clasps. During the campaign he served on HMS Jumna was a Euphrates-class troopship launched at Palmers Shipbuilding and Iron Company at Hebburn on 24 September 1866. She was the third vessel of the Royal Navy to carry the name. (with copy medal and overview).