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Naval General Service 1915-62, 1 clasp, Persian Gulf 1909-1914 (207024. H. A. Barnes, A.B. H.M.S. Philomel.) edge nicks, good very fine £90-£120

Henry Arthur Barnes was born in St. Helier, Jersey, in March 1884. He joined the Royal Navy as a Boy 2nd Class in November 1899, and advanced to Able Seaman in December 1902. His service included with H.M.S. Philomel from December 1909 to December 1911. He joined the Royal Fleet Reserve in March 1914, and was remobilised for Great War service which was predominantly spent with H.M.S. Victory I and H.M.S. Vernon. Barnes was demobilised in June 1921.