East and West Africa 1887-1900, 1 clasp, Brass River 1895 (H. Thomas A.B. H.M.S. St. George) some edge nicks, good very fine £280-320

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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Harry Thomas was born in Marylebone, Middlesex on 25 September 1868. Entering into the Royal Navy as a Boy 2nd Class in September 1884, he was advanced to Boy 1st Class in October 1885. Promoted to Ordinary Seaman in September 1886 when on H.M.S. Minotaur and Able Seaman in October 1888 when on H.M.S. Orion. He served on H.M.S. St. George, October 1894-April 1896 and took part in the expedition against King Koko for which he was awarded the above medal and clasp. Thomas was discharged, time expired on 9 October 1896. He joined the R.F.R. at Portsmouth in July 1903, re-enrolled in July 1908 and was discharged with a gratuity on 31 August 1909. With copied service paper.