Royal Navy L.S. & G.C., V.R., narrow suspension, engraved naming (Willm. Wheeler Ships Corpl H.M.S. Durham 20 Yrs.) scarce variety with years on edge, toned, good very fine £400-£500

William Wheeler was born at Southsea, Hampshire in January 1839, and joined the Royal Navy as a Cook’s Mate aboard H.M.S. Highflyer on 26 August 1856, in which ship he earned the China medal without clasp. He was traced for Pension & Medal on 7 March 1877 whilst serving as Ship’s Corporal aboard H.M.S. Durham and was Shore Pensioned on 23 March 1877.