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Royal Navy L.S. & G.C., V.R., narrow suspension (Henry G. Redding. Sh. Stewd. 3rd Class H.M.S. Royal Adelaide) impressed naming, very fine £70-£90

Henry George Redding was born in Woolwich, Kent, in May 1850. He joined the Royal Navy as a Boy 2nd Class in November 1864, and advanced to Ship’s Steward 1st Class in September 1884. Redding saw multiple periods of service with H.M.S. Royal Adelaide, including from March to October 1880 (awarded L.S. & G.C. in June 1880). He was shore pensioned in October 1889.

Sold with copied service papers.