The John Chidzey Collection

Three: Leading Seaman J. J. Newstead, Royal Navy

Egypt and Sudan 1882-89, dated reverse, 1 clasp, Alexandria 11th July (A.B., H.M.S. “Helicon”); Royal Navy L.S. & G.C., V.R., narrow suspension (Boatman, H.M. Coast Guard); Khedive’s Star, 1882, unnamed, pitted, good fine (3) £240-280

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

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85 ‘Alexandria’ clasps awarded to the despatch boat Helicon.

James John Newstead was born in Blowfield, Norfolk on 30 November 1861. He entered the Royal Navy as a Boy 2nd Class on 21 May 1878, being advanced to Boy 1st Class in May 1879. He was promoted to Ordinary Seaman 2nd Class in December 1879 when on Helicon and Ordinary Seaman in May 1880 when on Cruiser. He served on Helicon again, March 1882-September 1884, seeing action at Alexandria and being advanced to Able Seaman in April 1882 and Leading Seaman in January 1884. In December 1889 he was posted to the Coast Guard and served on the North Irish coast. Awarded the Long Service medal in August 1890 and gratuity in May 1904. Served throughout the war and paid a war gratuity. Demobilised on 28 June 1919. With copied service paper.