The Douglas-Morris Collection of Naval Medals

New Zealand 1845-66, reverse dated ‘1860 to 1861’ (G. Newman, Lg. Seamn. H.M.S. Iris) edge bruising, otherwise very fine

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Douglas-Morris Collection of Naval Medals.

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Born in Essex in 1834. He only served one Commission in the Royal Navy, joining H.M.S. IRIS on 2 April 1858 as a Leading Seaman, thus proving that he was an experienced prime seaman from the Merchant Service, and was discharged to shore on 3 August 1861.