Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Royal Navy L.S. & G.C., V.R., narrow suspension (Wm. Fast. Chf. Capt. F.Cle. H.M.S. Beagle.) engraved naming, nearly extremely fine £80-£100

William Fast was born in Plymouth, Devon, in June 1840. He joined the Royal Navy as an Ordinary Seaman 2nd Class in September 1860, and advanced to Chief Captain Forecastle in October 1872. His service included with H.M.S. Beagle between May 1873 and November 1875 (awarded L.S. & G.C. in August 1875). Fast was shore pensioned as a Chief Petty Officer in October 1880.

Sold with copied service papers.