Royal Navy L.S. & G.C., V.R., narrow suspension (F. Holtom, C.P.O., H.M.S. Jackal.) impressed naming, good very fine £70-£90

Frank Holtom was born in Bisley, Gloucestershire, in December 1869. He joined the Royal Navy as a Boy 2nd Class in March 1885, and advanced to Petty Officer 1st Class in November 1894. He served with H.M.S. Jackal from November 1901 to February 1905, during which time he advanced to Chief Petty Officer (awarded L.S. & G.C. in February 1903). Holtom was shore pensioned in December 1909, but returned to service at H.M.S. Eaglet from October 1914 to July 1919 (entitled to British War Medal).

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