(William Roberts, Quarter Master, H.M.S. Melville. 23 Years) with small ring for suspension, scratches to obverse and rim, otherwise nearly very fine

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Douglas-Morris Collection of Naval Medals.

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Awarded 29 September 1831.
Born 1776, Anglesea. In 1818 he had received a pension of £14 per Year for serving in the Navy since 1803. Rejoined the service in June 1823 to complete time for a full pension of £21 per Year. His 'Great War' history remains unknown.