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Royal Navy L.S. & G.C., V.R., narrow suspension (Wm. Spencer. 2nd. Capt. F. Castle. H.M.S. Audacious.) engraved naming, good very fine £120-£160

William Spencer was born in Christchurch, Hampshire, on 1 October 1848, and joined the Royal Navy as Boy 2nd Class on 11 June 1863. Initially posted to the East Indies aboard Highflyer, he served from 1 December 1869 aboard Sylvia surveying the South China Seas. Transferred to Audacious - the China Flagship - from 23 March 1875, he was awarded his Long Service and Good Conduct Medal in January 1877, having spent almost the entirety of his time in the Royal Navy on overseas service. Raised 2nd Captain of the Forecastle and latterly employed as a Seaman Gunner, Spencer was shore pensioned on 6 April 1884.

Sold with copied service record.