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Royal Navy L.S. & G.C., E.VII.R. (158539 A. Spiers, P.O. 1 Cl, (Rigger), H.M.Y. Victoria & Albert.) good very fine £80-£120

Algernon Spiers was born at Banbury, Devon, on 7 January 1876, and joined the Royal Navy from the Training Ship Mersey on 22 January 1891. After service aboard various vessels he joined H.M. Royal Yacht Victoria and Albert as an Able Seaman in February 1896 and served continuously in this vessel until 19 August 1914. During this time he was advanced to Leading Seaman in April 1897, to Petty Officer 2nd Class in April 1901, and to Petty Officer 1st Class in September 1904, receiving his L.S. & G.C. medal on 23 January 1909. During the Great War he served briefly aboard the cruiser H.M.S. Grafton from 25 August to 27 November, 1914, and otherwise at various shore bases, being advanced to Chief Petty Officer in September 1916.