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Auction: 16001 - Orders, Decorations, Campaign Medals and Militaria
Lot: 291

Naval General Service 1793-1840, two clasps, 1 June 1794, Nile (John Barnes.), extremely fine

John Barnes served as Quarter Gunner in H.M.S. Majestic, seven other men of this name appear on the Admiralty Claimants List which includes two for Syria; Barnes served with the Majestic for the fleet action that became known as 'The Glorious First of June'. A total of 7 Large Naval Gold Medals and Chains, and 15 Small Naval Gold Medals were awarded for this action. Barnes was borne on the same ship's books as Quarter Master's Mate for Nelson's action in the Nile, 1.8.1798. A total of 1 Large Naval Gold Medal (Nelson) and 12 Small Naval Gold Medals were awarded for this action.

John Barnes, born Elsam, Norfolk; volunteered for the Royal Navy, April 1793, and joined H.M.S. Majestic as Able Seaman later that year; advanced Quarter Gunner, May 1794; served in that rate with the Majestic during 'The Glorious First of June', and was advanced to Quarter Master's Mate two weeks after the battle; mustered aboard H.M.S. Renard as Quarter Master, December 1799; later service included in H.M.S. Prince George.

Provenance:
Lee E. Bishop, Jr. Collection, Spink July 2009


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