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Auction: 21001 - Orders, Decorations and Medals (conducted behind closed doors)
Lot: 102

(x) Queen's South Africa 1899-1902, 1 clasp, Natal (195487 Ord: A. Duxbury. H.M.S. Forte), very fine

Alfred Duxbury, born in Liverpool on 22 May 1880, attested for service with the Royal Navy upon his eighteenth birthday for a period of 12 years' service. A somewhat chequered career ensued, including several incarcerations in the cells for offences including 'refusing to obey orders' and deserting his ship. His character is noted as varying between 'good' and 'indifferent', and it was during his time with H.M.S. Forte that he appears most frequently on the Defaulters' List.

An Astrea-class cruiser, H.M.S. Forte served on both the Cape and West African stations around the turn of the century.

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Sold for
£280

Starting price
£130