Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Royal Navy L.S. & G.C., V.R., narrow suspension (Hy. W. Dell. 2nd C.M. Top H.M.S. Fawn.) impressed naming, very fine £80-£120

Henry Walter Dell was born in Fleet, Hampshire, in June 1850. He joined the Royal Navy as a Boy 2nd Class in August 1864, advanced to Able Seaman in June 1871, and to Petty Officer 2nd Class in January 1877. His service included with H.M.S. Fawn from June 1876 to September 1878 (awarded L.S. & G.C. in October 1878. Dell transferred as a Boatman to the Coast Guard the following year, and served at various places including Dymchurch, Hythe, Hayling Island, Southsea Castle and Atherfield - at the latter as Chief Officer. He was discharged to pension in November 1891.

Sold with copied service papers.