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Lot 289

CHINA WAR MEDAL & LSGC TO H J BROWN HMS TERRIBLE

Estimate: £200 - £300
Hammer price: £260
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CHINA WAR MEDAL & LSGC TO H J BROWN HMS TERRIBLE China War Medal 1900 - H J Brown LG Sto 2 Cl HMS Terrible Victorian LSGC - H J Brown LDG Sto 1 Cl HMS Terrible Correctly named. Condition VF ( some contacting) Henry James Brown was born in Fordington, Dorset on 11th October 1865. He joined the Royal Navy on 3rd August 1887, first serving on HMS Asia as a Stoker Second Class. He served on HMS Terrible from 24th March 1898 until 24th October 1903. In that time he took part in Boxer Rebellion and was awarded the China War Medal, Brown was also awarded the Long Service Good Conduct Medal. He was pensioned in 1909; however, he joined the RFR and upon the outbreak of the Great War returned to the RN. Brown served on HMS Imperieuse and was discharged for good in 1916. He is also entitled to a 1914/15 Trio.
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