China 1900, 2 clasps, Taku Forts, Relief of Pekin (H. Sharp, Sto., H.M.S. Aurora) very fine £500-600

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, A fine collection of awards for the Boxer Rebellion 1900.

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46 medals with two clasps issued to this ship.

Henry Sharpe was born at Fladbury, Worcestershire, on 7 December 1870, and enlisted originally into the Royal Marines (Ply. 6786) in November 1893. He transferred to the Royal Navy in January 1898 as a Stoker 2nd Class in Vivid 2 from 27 January. He served as a Stoker aboard H.M.S. Aurora from October 1899 to June 1901. His continuous service engagement expired on 16 February 1910, whereupon he enrolled for the Royal Fleet Reserve. Sold with copied record of service.