Five: Petty Officer J. R. Perrett, Royal Navy

Egypt and Sudan 1882-89, dated reverse, 1 clasp, Alexandria 11th July (J. R. Perrett, A.B., H.M.S. Teme.....) renamed; British War and Victory Medals (101218 J. R. Perrett, P.O. R.N.); Royal Fleet Reserve L.S. & G.C. (101218 Ch.B.185 J. R. Perrett, P.O. [R.F.R.]); Khedive’s Star 1882, unnamed, mounted for wear, star connected to suspension by wire, edge bruising, contact marks, fine and better (5) £120-160

James Richard Perrett was born in Newbury, Berkshire on 30 May 1863. He joined the Royal Navy as a Boy 2nd Class in July 1877, being advanced to Boy 1st Class in August 1878. He was promoted to Ordinary Seaman in May 1880 when on H.M.S. Alexandra. Served on H.M.S. Temeraire, June 1882-April 1884, being advanced to Able Seaman in November 1882. Served on H.M.S. Alexandra once more, December 1885-May 1889, being promoted to Leading Seaman in January 1886 and Petty Officer 1st Class in September 1887. Discharged on 29 May 1890. Joined the Chatham R.F.R. in June 1901 and re-enrolled in 1906 and 1916. Served throughout the Great War as a Petty Officer. Served on H.M.S. Swiftsure, May-August 1916. With copied service paper.