Auction Catalogue

15 May 2024

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Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

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Lot

№ 796

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15 May 2024

Hammer Price:
£120

Royal Navy L.S. & G.C., V.R., narrow suspension (J. R. Edwards, Chf. Eng: Rm: Artfr: H.M.S. Pembroke.) impressed naming, very fine £70-£90

John Robert Edwards was born in Woolwich, Kent, in November 1855. He joined the Royal Navy as an Acting Engine Room Artificer in May 1877, and advanced to Chief Engine Room Artificer in May 1890. His service included on and off with H.M.S. Pembroke (awarded L.S. & G.C. in July 1890). Edwards was shore pensioned in December 1896.

Sold with transcription of service papers.