The Ron Tuppen Collection of Naval Medals to Engine Room Officers

Royal Navy L.S. & G.C., V.R., narrow suspension (Wm. Prout, Chf. Eng. Rm. Artifr., H.M.S. Jackal) good very fine
£90-120

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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William Prout was born in St. Columb, Cornwall on 27 December 1840. A Fitter by occupation he entered the Royal Navy in June 1868 and attained the rank of Chief Engine Room Artificer in June 1878. Awarded the L.S. & G.C. in 1878 when on the iron paddle gun vessel Jackal. Pensioned in May 1888; died in 1900. With copied service papers.