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Auction: 16002 - Orders, Decorations, Campaign Medals and Militaria
Lot: 37

Naval General Service 1793-1840, two clasps, 1 June 1794, St. Vincent (William Houghton.), very fine

William Houghton served as Landsman in H.M.S. Defence 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; Houghton served as Able Seaman in H.M.S. Excellent during the defeat of the Spanish fleet off Cape St. Vincent, 14.2.1797. Six Large Naval Gold Medals and 14 Small Naval Gold Medals were awarded for this action.

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