Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Royal Humane Society, large bronze medal (successful), reverse inscribed, ‘John Dunn A.B., H.M.S. “Mutine” 24th June 1861’, ring suspension, with bronze buckle bar, edge bruising, few contact marks, very fine £200-260

John Dunn was born in Devon in April 1836. As a Boy, he entered the Royal Navy in July 1853. He served on H.M.S. Queen, July 1853-August 1856, being promoted to Ordinary Seaman in October 1854 and Able Seaman in February 1856. On the same ship he saw service in the Crimean War. As an Able Seaman aboard H.M.S. Mutine, he effected the rescue of Able Seaman James Flemming, R.N., who had fallen overboard. Able Seaman Dunn supported Flemming until a cutter could be lowered to recover both men. The incident took place S.S.E. of the Andaman Islands. (R.H.S. Case No. 16,796). With copied service papers.