The John Chidzey Collection

Four: Boatswain G. Hammond, Royal Navy

Abyssinia 1867 (G. Hammond, 2nd Capn. F. Top, H.M.S. Argus) suspension refixed; Egypt and Sudan 1882-89, dated reverse, no clasp (G. Hammond, Bo’sn., R.N., H.M.S. “Wye”); Royal Navy L.S. & G.C., V.R., narrow suspension (Ge. Hammond, Bosn. Mte. H.M.S. Excellent); Khedive’s Star 1882, unnamed, good very fine (4) £450-500

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The John Chidzey Collection.

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George Hammond was born in West Itchester, Sussex on 13 February 1842. He entered the Royal Navy as a Boy 1st Class on 2 May 1859. He was promoted to Ordinary Seaman 2nd Class in November 1860; Ordinary Seaman in July 1861; Able Seaman in May 1862; Leading Seaman in January 1867; 2nd Captain of the Fore Top in April 1867; Captain of the Forecastle in September 1872; Petty Officer 1st Class in March 1875 and Boatswain in October 1875. Hammond was discharged to a pension on 2 December 1887 and died on 4 November 1928. With some copied research.