The Ron Tuppen Collection of Naval Medals to Engine Room Officers

Egypt and Sudan 1882-89, dated reverse, no clasp (G. Craven, E.R. Artifr., H.M.S. “Minotaur”) edge bruise, good very fine £80-100

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Ron Tuppen Collection of Naval Medals to Engine Room Officers.

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George Craven was born in Gosport on 11 March 1852. A Coppersmith by occupation, he entered the Royal Navy as an Acting Engine Room Artificer on 9 June 1876. Serving on Triumph, January 1885-December 1888, he attained the rank of C.E.R.A. and was awarded the Royal Navy L.S. & G.C. Pensioned ashore 14 June 1896. With copied service paper.