East and West Africa 1887-1900, 1 clasp, Witu 1890 (W. Devo, Pte., R.M., H.M.S. Boadicea) minor edge bruising due to naming, nearly extremely fine £180-220

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Collection of British Orders, Decorations and Medals formed by the late Fred Rockwood.

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William Devo was born in Bethnal Green, London on 14 May 1860. A Labourer by occupation, he enlisted into the Royal Marines at London on 14 March 1887. He served on H.M.S. Boadicea, April 1888-June 1891, during which time he served in the Witu expedition. Devo took his discharge in May 1899. With copied service paper.