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East and West Africa 1887-1900, 1 clasp, Benin River 1894 (J. McCloud, Stoker, H.M.S. Philomel.) edge bruise, very fine £200-£240
James McCloud was born in Plymouth, Devon, in April 1865. He joined the Royal Navy as a Stoker 2nd Class in April 1889, and advanced to Stoker Petty Officer in July 1905. His service included with H.M.S. Philomel from November 1891 to November 1894. McCloud was shore pensioned in April 1911.
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