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Auction: 24002 - Orders, Decorations and Medals
Lot: 100

Five: Petty Officer A. J. French, Royal Navy

East and West Africa 1887-1900, 1 clasp, Sierra Leone 1898-99 (132502 P-O: 2: Cl: A. J. French, H.M.S. Blonde); 1914-15 Star (132502, A. J. French, P.O., R.N.); British War and Victory Medals (132502 A. J. French. P.O. R.N.); Royal Navy L.S. & G.C., V.R., narrow suspension (A. J. French, P.O.1.Cl., H.M.S. Defiance.), very fine (5)

Albert John French was born at Bishop Steignton, Devon on 3 June 1869 and was a farmer by trade upon his joining the Royal Navy on 26 March 1885. Having been awarded his L.S. & G.C. Medal in July 1902, he was shore pensioned for the first time in May 1909. Recalled for the Great War, he served aboard Illustrious from 16 August 1914-26 November 1915, Torpedo Boat 1 from July-August 1917 and was put ashore in February 1919.

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Sold for
£580

Starting price
£200