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Sold on 25 March 2015

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The Donald G. Mellen Collection

Donald G Mellen

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№ 154 x

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25 March 2015

Hammer Price:
£300

India General Service 1854-95, 1 clasp, Perak (J. Elston, A.B. H.M.S. “Fly”) good very fine £200-250

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John Elston was born in Newton St. Ayres, Devon on 29 June 1852. He volunteered for the Royal Navy as a Boy on 28 February 1867. Served on H.M.S. Fly, June 1874-January 1878, being advanced to Able Seaman in January 1876. Discharged ashore in July 1880. With copied service papers and roll extracts.