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Auction: 20001 - Orders, Decorations and Medals - conducted behind closed doors
Lot: 80

Egypt and Sudan 1882-89, dated reverse, 1 clasp, Alexandria 11th July (J. H. Haynes. Boy. 1 Cl: H.M.S. Superb.), worn, good fine

John Henry Haynes was born on 22 January 1865 at Stoke Damerel, Devon, and enlisted into the Royal Navy for 10 years on his eighteenth birthday. Appointed Boy 2nd Class at Impregnable, Haynes was promoted Able Seaman aboard Superb on 9 August 1883 and Leading Seaman aboard Turquoise on 19 April 1891. His steady career was somewhat tarnished aboard Duncan when he spent 60 days imprisoned in Lewes gaol, reasons unknown, his character noted as 'indifferent'. Nevertheless, he continued to witness extensive service with the Royal Navy and was ultimately pensioned to shore on 4 February 1904.

Joining the Royal Fleet Reserve at Devonport the next day, Haynes served aboard the Merchant Fleet Auxiliary supply vessel Floridean from 2 August 1914-17 May 1915. Aged just 49 years, he was discharged dead on 17 May 1915, in consequence of lobar pneumonia. The husband of Violet Louisa Haynes of 2 Ford Hill, Stoke, Devonport, he is buried at Plymouth (Ford Park) Cemetery; sold with copied service record, roll entry and CWGC details.


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Sold for
£140

Starting price
£60