Royal Navy L.S. & G.C., V.R., narrow suspension (Geo: Humphries, Sh: Ck For Genl. Mess, H.M.S. Assistance.) impressed naming, good very fine £80-£100

George Humphries was born in Southsea, Hampshire, in September 1855. He joined the Royal Navy as a Domestic 3rd Class in September 1873, and advanced to Ship’s Cook for General Mess in November 1886. His service included with H.M.S. Assistance from November 1886 to September 1894 (awarded L.S. & G.C. in August 1889). Humphries was shore pensioned in March 1897.

Sold with copied service papers.