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Auction: 9022 - Orders, Decorations, Medals & Militaria
Lot: 111

x Naval General Service 1793-1840, two clasps, 1 June 1794, Nile (John Barnes.), extremely fine Estimate £ 1,400-1,600 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.

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