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Royal Navy L.S. & G.C., V.R., narrow suspension (Abi. Methreel, Btmn. H.M. Coastguard.) impressed naming, edge nicks, very fine £70-£90

Abiather Methrell [sic] was born in Mary Tavy, Devon, in January 1858. He joined the Royal Navy as a Boy 2nd Class in July 1874, and advanced to Able Seaman in April 1879. Methrell transferred to as a Boatman to the Coast Guard in November 1885, and advanced to Chief Boatman in April 1894. Postings included: Knightstown, Limerick, Seafield, Weymouth and Sidmouth. Methrell became an Able Seaman (Pensioner) in April 1901, and was discharged to shore in April 1905. He joined the R.F.R., and was finally discharged in January 1908. Methrell died in Devonport in September 1945.

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