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Lot 391

George V Royal Victorian Medal. A silver example unnamed. Heavy contact wear.

Lot 392

80th (Stafford Volunteers) Foot Two Clasp Sutlej Medal With Moodkee 1845 reverse and complete with "Ferozeshuhur" and "Sobraon" clasps. Please note this medal is part erased 80th Regiment is still readable.

Lot 393

King's Shropshire Light Infantry India General Service Medal Native Follower Private. Awarded to "PTE FOLLR. IBRAHIM. KSLI" Bearing the clasp "North West Frontier 1930-31"

Lot 394

Dublin Metropolitan Police 1900 Visit to Ireland Medal. Awarded to "PC J. DUNNE DMP".

Lot 395

Royal Irish Constabulary Police 1903 Visit to Ireland Medal. Awarded to "C. P. THORNTON R.I.C.".

Lot 396

Army Veterinary Corps Edward VII Long Service & Good Conduct Medal. Awarded to "54 SERJT A.B. STANSFIELD AVC"

Lot 397

1st Bn Leicestershire Regiment Queen's South Africa Medal. Awarded to "7278 PTE J. BENFIELD 1: LEIC REGT". Bearing the clasp "Belfast". Reverse with ghost dates. Official correction to number. Private J Benfield enlisted in March 1900 He was discharged as unfit for further service in 1902 and during the Great War served with the Royal Defence Corps. Clasp is confirmed, also entitled to "South Africa 1901" clasp.

Lot 398

91st Foot (Argyllshire) South African Zulu War Medal. Awarded to "1780 PTE J. GAFFNEY 91ST FOOT". Medal has been lacquered and is now peeling. Confirmed on the Medal Roll as being awarded the medal with clasp.

Lot 399

Royal Navy Fleet Air Arm Korea Pair of Medals. Awarded to "L/SXF 564677 J. BURKE A/L.A.M. (E) RN. Comprising: Queen's Korea Medal, UN Korea. Medals loose Small edge knocks and contact marks to first medal A/L.A.M (E) Acting Leading Airman Electrical

Lot 400

Boer War Kimberley Star (Mayor's Siege Medal) Attributed Medal. A fine silver example Birmingham hallmarks for 1900 (a). The reverse privately engraved "PVT C.J. ANDREWS M. COY. T.G." Retaining original ribbon and pin bar. Ribbon Fragile The medal roll does confirm a Private C. Andrews serving with the Kimberley Town Guard and was awarded the QSA and Clasp for the defence. See "Boer War Tribute Medals" by M.G.Hibbard (Item E2)

Lot 401

18th Royal Irish Regiment 1842 China Medal Awarded to "** THOMAS MULLIGAN 18TH R. IRISH REG. INFANTRY." Fitted with a replacement straight ribbon suspension bar. Some edge knocks.

Lot 402

2nd York & Lancs Regiment British South Africa Company Medal Rhodesia 1896 Awarded to "4229 PTE A FARTHING 2/ Y & LANCR REGT". Polished to high points, suspension slack, some edge knocks. Private Arthur Farthing enlisted into the York & Lancs Regiment on the 6th May 1895. He is confirmed as serving in Rhodesia and awarded the medal. He did not serve in South Africa and at the time of his discharge in April 1914, this was his only medal entitlement. Recalled to the Colours in September 1914 he was admitted into Hospital at Aldershot in December 1914 and discharged in January 1915.

Lot 403

1st Bn Rifle Brigade India General Service Medal 1854 two clasps. Awarded to "8519 PTE J. THOMAS 1ST BN RIF BRIG" bearing the clasps,"Burma 1885-7", "Burma 1887-89". PLEASE NOTE This is a late official issue Confirmed on the medal roll with the additional note Duplicate Medal + 2 clasps issued 31-8-27. Medal not marked duplicate engraved naming contemporary to late issue date

Lot 405

WW2 RAF Pilot's Immediate Distinguished Flying Medal Awarded to Sergeant James Eric Williams who's gallantry over Bremen resulted in the award of the DFM, he would later loose his life on a training flight. Comprising: Distinguished Flying Medal "1255892 SGT J.E. WILLIAMS RAF". Retaining original ribbon and pin fitting ... Accompanied by a small quantity of original ephemera including Buckingham Palace Letter ... Letter giving details of his death at RAF Kinloss in October 1942. The citation for the award of the Distinguished Flying Medal appeared in the London Gazette on the 24th July 1942. An Immediate Award"Sergeant Williams was the Captain of Wellington aircraft X.3351 which was detailed to attack Bremen on the night of the 2nd/3rd July 1942. After he had bombed his objective and whilst still in the target area, the aircraft was struck by what appeared to be flak but which subsequently has been found to be incendiary bombs from another aircraft and the port engine, hydraulics and flaps were put out of action. The remains of one incendiary bomb were found in the carburettor of the port engine on return. Height was lost from 10,000 feet to 4,000 feet before Sergeant Williams was able to regain control and the chances of reaching this country with the damage occasioned by the incendiary bomb seemed extremely remote. Despite all efforts. height was slowly but steadily lost and Sergeant Williams gave orders to his crew to prepare to abandon the aircraft. Shortly afterwards the aircraft was subjected to intense flak and avoiding action had to be taken, causing the aircraft to loose height to 1,000 feet. Sergeant Williams then informed the crew that he intended to try and get back to this country. Shortly before leaving the enemy coast, he had to open up fully his one good engine in order to maintain height and get as near to the English coast as possible in case of a forced alighting at sea, giving strict instructions that no SOS was to be sent owing to possible interception by hostile fighters. By superb skill in the handling of his aircraft and the one engine, he succeeded in making the crossing of the North Sea and regained his base, reaching the latter at only 100 feet. Here he calmly carried out the correct R/T procedure, requesting permission to land, which fact had a material bearing on the safe landing of other aircraft which were circling at the time. By use of emergency gear, he had managed to lock the undercarriage and then carried out a perfect single-engined landing without flaps on his own aerodrome. By his grim determination in the face of what appeared impossible odds, this NCO effected the safe return of his crew and aircraft to this country. This act is, however, but the culmination of an operational tour of outstanding success achieved by Sergeant Williams in all his 34 sorties. This NCO has been a shinning example to his fellow Captains in the Squadron, both by courage and intense devotion to duty."Sergeant Williams was screened from operations and on the 29th October 1942 he was Captain of a Whitley Bomber of 19 OTU based at RAF Kinloss. He had been briefed for a night training flight and all appears to have gone well, his aircraft had radioed it was preparing to land, whoever the Whitley was flying through an electrical storm and whilst on approach appears to have been struck and caught fire, both Sgt Williams and his Co-pilot Flying Officer Charteris of the RNZAF stayed at the controls to allow two other crewman to bail out.

Lot 408

WW1 Medals of Staff Nurse Beatrice Radford. Comprising: British War Medal, Victory Medal, "S. NURSE B RADFORD", QAIMNSR Silver Medal (Birmingham 1916), Bethnal Green Infirmary, London ... Silver Prize Medal with engraved name and date 1916, ... Coin Trench Art Id engraved "S/N B RADFORD CONG- Q.A.I.M.N.S. (R)".

Lot 409

55th (Westmoreland) Regiment 1854 India General Service Medal clasp: "North West Frontier". Awarded to "PTE J. GALE 55TH REGT".

Lot 410

55th (Westmoreland) Regiment 1854 India General Service Medal clasp: "Bhootan". Awarded to "671 J BALLARD H.Ms 55TH REGT". Official correction to initial.

Lot 411

4th Bn Border Regiment Edward VII Territorial Force Efficiency Medal. Awarded to "498 PTE W.H. CLARKE 4/BORDER REGT". Polished. edge knocf

Lot 412

Boer War Border Regiment Volunteer Company Queen's South Africa Medal. Awarded to "7284 PTE J REAY VOL. COY: BORDER REGT". Bearing four clasps "Cape Colony", "Orange Free State", "Transvaal", "South Africa 1901". Private John Thornthwaite Reay was born Penmaddock Penrith Cumberland. A Railway Engine driver by trade he volunteered for active service with the 1st Bn on the 26th January 1900. He served in South Africa until April 1901 and was discharged in May 1901.

Lot 413

Boer War / WW1 24th (Westmoreland and Cumberland) Coy. Imperial Yeomanry Group of Three Medals Awarded to Lieutenant John Henry Mashiter, who served during the Boer War with the 24th Company Imperial Yeomanry and was commissioned into the Army Service Corps. Comprising: Queen's South Africa Medal, bearing the four clasps "Cape Colony", "Orange Free State", "Transvaal", "South Africa 1901". "3908 PTE J.H. MASHITER 24TH COY IMP YEO"., British War Medal, Victory Medal "LIEUT". Medals loose. Private John Henry Mashiter a native of Kendal joined the Westmoreland & Cumberland Yeomanry in January 1900 and landed in South Africa the following month. He returned to the UK on the 9th June 1901. The four clasps are confirmed. At the outbreak of the Great War, he rejoined the Yeomanry and landed in France on the 18th November 1916 and in November of that year was commissioned into the Army Service Corps.

Lot 414

2nd Border Regiment India General Service Medal, Clasp "North West Frontier 1930-31" Two Examples. Awarded to "3442333 PTE T. SMITH BORD R" .... "3440198 CPL. J HIGGINS BORD R" Second medal with edge knocks. (2 Medals) Medals & Clasps Confirmed

Lot 415

Border Regiment Colour Sergeant's Victorian Long Service & Good Conduct Medal. Awarded to "2110 Cr SGT J. WOODS BORD R". Swivel example.

Lot 416

2nd Bn Border Regiment Officer's India General Service Medal, clasp "Punjab Frontier 1897-98." Awarded to "CAPTAIN J.T.I. BOSANQUET BORDER REGT". Lieutenant Colonel James Tindal Ives Bosanquet was born in 1869 He was commissioned into the 2nd Bn Border Regiment on the 23rd March 1889, Lieutenant July 1891 and Captain December 1896. In 1902 he was attached to the Supply & Transport Corps as a Special Senior Officer and was awarded the Africa General Service Medal, clasp "Somaliland 1902-04". Possibly a unique issue to the Battalion. In 1905 he was posted as an instructor to Sandhurst and at the outbreak of the Great War was serving as a Major with the 2nd Battalion and landed in France on the 5th October 1914 and the 26th of that month was wounded and Mentioned in Despatches. He appears to have held a Staff Officer appointment and retired with the rank of Lieutenant Colonel.

Lot 417

1st VB Border Regiment Victorian Volunteer Long Service Medal. Awarded to "COL SERGT W. TAYLOR 1ST V.B. BORDER REGT". Engraved naming.

Lot 418

1st Volunteer Company Border Regiment Casualty Queen's South Africa Medal. Awarded to "7246 PTE A.T. BIRKETT VOL COY BORDER REGT". Bearing four clasps "Cape Colony", "Orange Free State", "Transvaal", "South Africa 1901". Official correction to initial. Private A.T. Birkett is listed on the Boer War Casualty Roll "South African Field Force". JB Hayward & Sons as Died Enteric on 26/02/1901 at Norval's Pont (Official casualty roll location: Norvals Pont). On the roll the regimental number is correct, but initial given as "C". The medal rolls shows also entitled to the clasp "Natal"

Lot 419

WW1 Border Regiment Territorial War Medal. Awarded to "390 PTE A. STAMPER BORD R". Also awarded the BWM & VM.

Lot 420

2/4th Border Regiment India General Service Medal, Clasp "Afghanistan NWF 1919" Two Examples. Awarded to "201282 PTE J.M. LAMB 2-4 BORD R" .... "202170 PTE R PICKLES 2-4 BORD R" (2 Medals) Medals & Clasps Both men also awarded BWM & VM.

Lot 421

WW1 5th Bn Border Regiment 1914 Star Group of Three Medals. Awarded to "1409 PTE A NEALE BORD R". Comprising: 1914 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal. Medals loose. Private Arthur Neale was a pre war Territorial having joined the 5th Bn Border Regiment in 1912. He landed in France on the 26th October 1914 and was discharge on the 1st October 1916 with the award of the Silver war Badge.

Lot 422

WW1 Westmoreland & Cumberland, 7th Bn Border Regiment Casualty Pair of Medals. Awarded to "1398 PTE J. HORNE WEST & CUMB. Y." Comprising: British War Medal, Victory Medal. Private John Horne served with the 1/1st Westmoreland & Cumberland Yeomanry landing in France on the 24th July 1915. He was later drafted into the 7th (West & Cumb Yeo) Bn and was Killed in Action on the 23rd March 1918. He is entitled to the 1914/15 Star which is absent.

Lot 423

WW1 2/4th (Westmoreland & Cumberland) Bn. Border Regiment Officer's IGS Medal Group of Three. Awarded to Captain John Glasson. Comprising: British War Medal, Victory Medal, "LIEUT ", India General Service Medal, clasp "Afghanistan NWF 1919" "CAPT BORD R" Medal loose IGS Medal Officially re-impressed. Captain John Glasson was commissioned into the 2/4th Bn Border Regiment on the 11th February 1915, landing in India NWF with the Battalion. His home address is given as Ravanstone, Penrith, Cumbria.

Lot 424

WW1 2/4th Bn Border Regiment IGS Medal Group of Three. Awarded to "201378 PTE T. PAISLEY BORD R". Comprising: British War Medal, Victory Medal, "2762 PTE ", India General Service Medal, clasp "Afghanistan NWF 1919" "PTE 2-4 BORD R" Medal loose IGS Medal Officially re-impressed Private Thomas Paisley medal entitlement confirmed.

Lot 425

WW1 11th (Lonsdale) Bn Border Regiment Group of Three Medals. Awarded to "15307 CPL W.F. GASGARTH BORD R" Comprising: 1914/15 Star "PTE", British War Medal, Victory Medal "CPL". Medals Loose Corporal William F Gasgarth is confirmed as serving with the 11th Lonsdale Battalion and landed in France on the 23rd November 1915. He was demobbed on the March 1919.

Lot 426

Similar WW1 11th (Lonsdale) Bn Border Regiment Group of Three Medals. Awarded to "16268 PTE F DOWNING BORD R" Comprising: 1914/15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal. Medals Loose Private Frank Downing is confirmed as serving with the 11th Lonsdale Battalion, joining on the 11th November 1914. He landed in France on the 23rd November 1915 and was discharged with the award of the Silver War Badge on the 23rd October 1916.

Lot 427

Border Regiment India General Service Medal, Clasp "Waziristan 1921-24" Two Examples. Awarded to "3590458 PTE W.S. NEWMAN BORD R" .... "3591370 PTE J. McNICHOLAS BORD R" (2 Medals) Medals & Clasps Confirmed Both men appear to be single entitlement.

Lot 428

WW1 11th (Lonsdale) Bn Border Regiment Casualty Group of Three Medals. Awarded to "15447 SJT E. DAVIES BORD R" Comprising: 1914/15 Star "SJT", British War Medal, Victory Medal "SJT". Medals Loose Corporal Evan Davies is confirmed as serving with the 11th Lonsdale Battalion and landed in France on the 23rd November 1915. He died of wounds on the 28th August 1918.

Lot 429

Border Regiment India General Service Medal, Clasp "Waziristan 1921-24" Two Examples. Awarded to "3592512 PTE J HUGHES BORD R" Officialy reimpressed.... "3590168 PTE J.J. FITZGERALD BORD R" (2 Medals) Medals & Clasps Confirmed Private Fitzgerald appears to be single entitlement. Private Hughes also served with the Lancashire Fusiliers and was awarded the BWM & VM

Lot 431

Border Regiment Officer's Regular Army Long Service & Good Conduct Medal. A George VI example awarded to "LIEUT B. SURTEES BORD R". The medal was awarded on the 16th July 1948.

Lot 432

Queen Alexander Imperial Military Nursing Service Reserve QAIMNSR Great War Staff Nurse pair of Medals Awarded to "S. Nurse V.B. Batchelor" Comprising: British War Medal and Victory Medal. GC. Medals loose. Staff Nurse Miss Viven Beatrice Batchelor is confirmed as serving with the Queen Alexandria's Imperial Military Nursing Service Reserve. She landed in Corfu on the 23rd July 1917.

Lot 433

Queen Alexander Imperial Military Nursing Service Reserve QAIMNSR Great War Group of Four Medals. Awarded to Staff Nurse A.J. Owen QAIMNSR. Comprising: 1914/15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal, QAIMNSR Tippet Medal bearing silver Hallmark 1915. Mounted for display.

Lot 434

Queen Alexander Imperial Military Nursing Reserve QAIMNSR Great War Medals. Comprising: 1914/15 Star awarded to "S NURSE K.H. O'FLAHERTY Q.A.I.M.N.S.R" ... British War Medal "N/SISTER M. GREENER". (2 items)

Lot 435

23rd (R.Welch Fusiliers) Foot Crimea War Medal Pair Awarded to "ROBT LOADER 1ST BN 23RD REGT". Comprising: Crimean Medal with clasp " Sebastopol, Turkish Crimea Medal Sardinian issue. Mounted for display. PLEASE NOTE The Crimea Medal appears to be an official re-impressed late issue. The medal roll indicates the medal was issued on the 12th August 1863.

Lot 436

50th Foot (Queen's Own) Crimea War Medal, 3 Clasps. Awarded to "3729 WILSON PALMER" (crude engraved naming), bearing three clasps "Sebastopol", "Alma", Inkermann". Heavy contact wear. Private Wilson Palmer is confirmed as serving with the 50th Regiment clasp entitlement is confirmed.

Lot 437

Irish. 3rd (Tyrone) Bn. Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers regimental medal. A good scarce silvered example. Within an oval shamrock wreath, a flaming grenade surmounted by a Crown, the Castle of Inniskilling on the ball of the grenade. The wreath bears four part scroll inscribed "Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers Tyrone" with III to the base. Plain reverse. VGC Tyrone Militia raised at Caledon in 1783, redesignated "Royal" in 1793, redesignated Royal Tyrone Fusiliers in 1855. Became 5th Bn. of Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers 1st July 1881, in May 1882 renumbered 4th, redesignated as 3rd Bn. on 12th July 1908 on transfer to Special Reserve, redesignated Militia in 1921. The Royal Tyrone Militia have the distinction of being the first regiment to mount guard on Dublin Castle carrying the Union flag.

Lot 438

1st Bn Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers Boer War Casualty Queen's South Africa Medal. Awarded to "2606 PTE J. CRAWLEY 1ST RL. INNIS FUS". Bearing four clasps "Cape Colony","Tugela Heights", "Relief of Ladysmith", "Belfast". Private John Crawley was a native of Bedford he enlisted in 1888 and on the 5th November 1899 landed in South Africa. He died of disease at Middelburg on the 15th March 1901. Clasps confirmed also entitled to South Africa 1901.

Lot 439

Baltic Medal 1854-55. A good example unnamed as issued. Retaining original ribbon in relic condition.

Lot 440

1st Bn Royal Warwickshire Regiment Military Medal Pair of Medals. Awarded to Acting Lance Corporal Henry John Willis. Comprising: Military Medal "33051 PTE A-L.CPL H.J. WILLIS 1/R.WAR.R", Victory Medal, "30230 PTE H.J. WILLIS SCO RIF". The two medals are accompanied by a 4th Division certificate for the MM ... Discharge certificate ... Hand written letter dated 16th January 1919 B.E.F. Medals polished. The announcement of the Military Medal appeared in the London Gazette on the 23rd October 1919. Private Willis enlisted on the 10th December 1915. He is confirmed as serving with the Scottish Rifles, 1st Dragoon Guards, Essex Yeomanry and finally the 1st Bn Royal Warwickshire Regiment.

Lot 441

WW1 2nd Bn Royal Sussex Regiment Battle of the Somme Casualty Military Medal. Awarded to "1599 A. SJT G.T. YOUNG 2/R SUSS R" The announcement of the award of the Military Medal appeared in the London Gazette on the 11th October 1916. MID London Gazette 15th June 1916. Sergeant George Thomas Young landed in France on the 18th May 1915. He was Killed in Action on the 9th September 1916, at this time the Battalion was fighting at High Wood.

Lot 442

1st Bn Royal West Surrey Regiment Boer War Pair of Medals. Awarded to "5673 PTE A SMITH THE QUEEN'S". Comprising: Queen's South Africa Medal "5673 PTE A.J. SMITH RL WT SURREY REGT", bearing five clasps "Tugela Heights", "Orange Free State", "Relief of Ladysmith", "Transvaal", "Laing's Nek"., King's South Africa Medal, "5673 PTE A SMITH THE QUEEN'S", bearing two clasps "South Africa 1901", "South Africa 1902". Medals loose GC. Clasp entitlement confirmed.

Lot 443

Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers Boer War Queen' South Africa Medal Four Clasps Awarded to "3147 SERJT W. MCKINSTRY RL INNIS FUS". Bearing four clasps "Cape Colony", "Tugela Heights", "Relief of Ladysmith", "Belfast". Clasp entitlement confirmed. Also entitled to the King's South Africa Medal

Lot 444

Royal Irish Fusiliers / Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers WW1 Officer's GSM Group of Three Medals. Awarded to Lieutenant Arthur Bolton Kennedy. Comprising: British War Medal, Victory Medal, "LIEUT", General Service Medal, two clasps "Iraq", "N.W. Persia", "LIEUT". Mounted as originally worn, ribbons fragile. Lieutenant Arthur Bolton Kennedy was commissioned into the Royal Irish Fusiliers landing in France as a Second Lieutenant in August 1917. Promoted Lieutenant in October 1917. Transferring to the Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers he is confirmed as receiving the GSM two clasps with the Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers. His address was given as Blackrock Dublin

Lot 445

Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers Boer War Queen's South Africa Medal. Awarded to "3827 PTE T. GILLESPIE RL INNIS FUS". Bearing two clasps "Orange Free State", "Transvaal". Slight edge knocks. Private Thomas Gillespie, enlisted in 1892. He saw service in India before landing in South Africa on the 24th January 1902. He remained her until the 8th December 1904 when here returned to the UK for discharge. He is also entitled to the clasp "South Africa 1902" and the IGS with two clasps.

Lot 446

Naval General Service Medal 1793-1840, clasp "Algiers". Awarded to "JAMES TUCKER". Marked edge bruise. Attributed to Private James Tucker serving as a Royal Marine with HMS Heron. The NAGS Roll shows three men of this name, this being the only one with clasp "Algiers". Provenance Glendinings September 1987.

Lot 447

Naval General Service Medal 1793-1840, clasp "St. Vincent". Awarded to "WILLIAM WARD". Edge bruising. Attributed to Bandsman William Ward serving onboard HMS Brawler (98 guns) at the battle of St Vincent, on the 14th of February, 1797. Twenty four British ships took part in the action, resulting in the, capture of four Spanish vessels and, the prevention of a, conjunction between the Spanish, French and Dutch fleets.The NAGS Roll shows 10 men of this name, this being the only one with clasp "St. Vincent". Provenance Spink December 1971, Christie's March 1988.

Lot 448

Naval General Service Medal 1793-1840, clasp "1 Nov. 1809 Boat Service". Awarded to "PETER MCLAUGHLIN". Awarded to Peter McLaughlin an Able Seaman serving onboard HMS Tiger. Selected for one of the boats, during the action in Ross Bay, which resulted in the destruction of five enemy ships and seven merchant vessels, he was slightly wounded. After leaving the Royal Navy he settled in Greenwich and died in 1853.The NAGS Roll shows this to be a unique issue. Provenance Glendinings November 1917 Spink March 1972. Total, clasps awarded 110.

Lot 449

Naval General Service Medal 1793-1840, clasp "Java". Awarded to "WILLIAM NARBOROUGH, CLERK". Awarded to William Oxborough, Ships clerk serving onboard HMS Modeste a 36 gun fifth rate. The NAGS Roll shows this to be a unique issue. Provenance Spink November 1908. Total clasps awarded 665.

Lot 450

Naval General Service Medal 1793-1840, clasp "Lissa". Awarded to "WILLIAM MASON". Polished with edge bruising. Awarded to Ordinary Seaman William Mason who served onboard HMS Amphion a 32 gun fifth rate frigate. At the Battle of Lissa under the, command of, captain Hoste, she engaged the French Flagship of Bernard Dubourdieu, killing him and wrecking the Flagship, but the price was heavy, Captain Hoste was wounded, his ship with all masts damaged, rigging shot away, the butchers bill being 15 dead and 47 wounded from a, complement of 251 men and boys.The NAGS Roll shows two men of this name, one only with the Lissa clasp. Provenance Glendinings August 1942,, Christie's November 1986. Total, clasps awarded 124.

Lot 451

Naval General Service Medal 1793-1840, clasp "Blanche 19 July 1806". Awarded to "WILLIAM LONGLEY". Awarded to Ordinary Seaman William Longley who served onboard HMS Blanche a 38 gun frigate. William Longley was present when HMS Blanche engaged the French frigate Guerrière and after a short engagement took her as a Prize. On the 4th March 1807 Blanche was wrecked of Ushant, 45 of her, crew were lost the remainder taken Prisoner, they would be held for seven years until Napoleon's abdication.The NAGS Roll shows a unique issue. Provenance Glendinings July 1946 and March 1992. Total clasps awarded 22.

Lot 452

Officer's Naval General Service Medal 1793-1840, clasp "Northumberland 22 May 1812". Awarded to "PHILIP LARDNER MIDSHIPMAN". Edge bruising Awarded to Midshipman Philip Lardner, who is, confirmed as serving onboard HMS Northumberland a 74 gun third rate, when she engaged two French frigates Ariane and Andromaque trying to slip through the British blockade of Isle de Groix. After his Naval, career had ended Philip Lardner was, commissioned into the East Down Militia Devon. In 1826, he married Jane Sophia Dyott in Alphington, Devon. He died at home at Teignmouth, Devon, in 1873. The NAGS Roll shows a unique issue. Provenance, Christie's November 1988. Total, clasps awarded 63

Lot 453

Naval General Service Medal 1793-1840, clasp "Nile". Standing Officer's Medal Awarded to "THOMAS JARRETT, CARPENTER". Edge bruising with faint pawn broker's mark to the obverse field. Polished. Awarded to Ships Standing Officer Carpenter Thomas Jarrett who is, confirmed as serving onboard HMS Leander a 50 gun fourth rate. At the Battle of the Nile Leander under, Captain Thomas Thompson was able to exploit a gap in the French line and anchor between Peuple Souverain and Franklin, from which position she raked both enemy ships while protected from their broadsides. In the battle she suffered only 14 men wounded. She was then ordered to, carry Nelson's despatches but on route was engaged by the 74-gun French third rate Généreux off,Crete. After a fierce battle she was taken by the French, her, crew were subjected to great hardship under the French, the British Officers were later exchanged, but, carpenter Thomas Jarrett is mentioned as receiving harsh treatment and was refused an exchange as he had refused to reveal to them the dimensions of Leander's masts and spars.The NAGS Roll shows a unique issue. Provenance, Christie's March 1988. Total clasps awarded 326.

Lot 454

Officer's Two, clasp Naval General Service Medal 1793-1840 "Guadaloupe" & "Martinique" Awarded to "ALPHONSO HENRY". Awarded to Lieutenant Alphonso Henry who's long naval, career began when he was appointed a 1st class Volunteer on the 28th November 1805 onboard HMS Astrea 32, under the, command of, Captain James Carthew. In 1807 serving as a Midshipman he was appointed a Prize Captain with orders to sail her to the Yarmouth Roads, his prize, crew, consisted of 1. With a shift of wind towards the Dutch, coast, the 15 prisoners onboard rose and retook the ship, after a short time the recaptured prize was, chased by a British ship and headed, close to shore, where she, capsized Mr Henry's life being saved by a brave Gendarme who swam from horseback to save his life. This resulting in him being held captive for nine months. After release he joined HMS Roebuck 43 before transfer to HMS Gloire 38 under the, command of his old Captain James Carthew. It was in this ship that he was present at the reduction of Martinique and was then transferred to HMS Frolic 18 as Master's Mate. This proved to be a short postings as he soon found himself back on Gloire and then assisted in the taking of Guadaloupe in February 1810. It was during this time that Henry was appointed a Prize, captain this time of an American ship. However it appears that his prize, crew were drugged with Opium and the American prisoners after a fierce struggle retook the ship. Given the option to sail into an American port and imprisonment or be set adrift in a long boat Henry with a small band took the latter and under harsh, conditions sailed to Antigua where they found the Gloire at anchor. He was appointed to the rank of Lieutenant on the 20th December 1811 and sailed back to the UK only to be assigned to HMS Cumberland 74 which had orders to sail back to the West Indies. Following various appointments during the, campaign of 1813-14 he was on special attachment given, command of a division of boats in the Gulf of Paria. Following the end of the war he remained with the Royal Navy and on the 11th September 1818 was given, command of HMS Viper, cutter on anti, channel smuggling duties. On one occasion he was nearly murdered, the treasury offering a reward on arresting the attempted murders. In 1821 he transferred to the, coast Guard service and remained in its serve until the 1840's. The NAGS Roll shows a unique issue with the single clasp "Martinique", however "A Naval Biographical Dictionary by William O'Byrne published 1849 which the above details are extracted, clearly shows his presence during operations in Guadaloupe and, confirms his entitlement to both clasps. O'Byrne also spells the surname as "Henri", however the name on the NAGS Roll is, confirmed as "Henry" which is, correct to the medal . Provenance Spink April 2000

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