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Auction: 15001 - Orders, Decorations, Campaign Medals and Militaria
Lot: 286

Naval General Service 1793-1840, two clasps, 1 June 1794, 23rd June 1795 (John Henderson, Secretary.), polished, therefore nearly very fine, scarce to rank

John Henderson served as Secretary in H.M.S. Royal George for the fleet action that became known as 'The Glorious First of June'. A total of seven Large Naval Gold Medals and 15 Small Naval Gold Medals were awarded for this action; he served in the same capacity and in the same vessel (Admiral Bridport's flag-ship) at the defeat of the French fleet and capture of three ships of the line by Admiral Bridport off the Isle de Groix, Brittany, 23.6.1795.

Provenance: Spink, July 1975

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