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15 May 2024

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Lot

№ 794

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15 May 2024

Hammer Price:
£120

Royal Navy L.S. & G.C., V.R., narrow suspension (Hugh Russell, Car. Mate, H.M.S. Landrail.) impressed naming, very fine £70-£90

Hugh Russell was born in Maghera, Ireland, in December 1857. He joined the Royal Navy as Carpenter’s Crew in February 1881, and advanced to Carpenter’s Mate in November 1890. His service included with H.M.S. Landrail from January 1891 until June 1893. Russell advanced to Chief Carpenter’s Mate in September 1894, and was shore pensioned in August 1907.

Sold with copied service papers.