| Surname: | Briggs |
| Initials: | C |
| Rank: | Sergeant |
| Army Number: | 176 |
| Notes: | MMP. 13/9/1870 he enlisted in the Royal Horse Artillery, No. 2607, 3573 and 2483, age 18.7 years, occupation Labourer, born Ashford Kent. 1/9/1882 he transferred to MMP, rank Sgt, 1/4/1888 Troop SM, 15/9/1891 to discharge at Shorncliffe, time expired, served 21 years 3 days, address: c/o Mr Smart, Ealing Dean Fruit Store, Uxbridge Road, Ealing. Served Home 13/9/1870 to 15/1/1873, India 16/1/1873 to 9/3/1882, Home 10/3/1882 to 25/2/1885, Egypt 26/2/1885 to 26/6/1885, Home 27/6/1885 to 15/9/1891 to discharge time expired. 15/3/1883 he married Sarah French Smart at St Paul's Middlesex. 12/1/1919 died at Richmond of myocarditis. Charles Briggs. He has the same No. as Sgt R Worrall, MFP. |
Decoration Record: | |
| Decoration: | Egypt Medal 1882-1889 (London Gazette: Egyptian Campaign 1882 WO 100/67 Page: 442 Sept. 14, 1885) |
| Citation: | Clasp: Nile 84-85, and Suakin 1885. Remarks: with the Corps Aldlershot.Awarded the Khedive Star, roll not found info from Army Record. |
| Decoration: | Afghanistan War Medal 1878-80 (London Gazette: WO 100/54 Page: 6539 None) |
| Citation: | Clasp: Ahmed Kehl awarded as Bdr. No. 3573, Royal Horse Artillery. |