A Collection of Naval General Service Medals 1793-1840

Naval General Service 1793-1840, 2 clasps, 1 June 1794, Nile (John Barnes.) extremely fine £1,800-£2,200

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, A Collection of Naval General Service Medals 1793-1840.

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Provenance: Lee Bishop Collection, Spink, July 2009.

John Barnes is confirmed on the rolls for both actions aboard H.M.S. Majestic, as a Quarter Gunner at the ‘Glorious First of June’ 1794, and as a Quarter-Master’s Mate at the battle of the Nile. Seven other men of this name appear on the rolls for various clasps, including two for Syria.