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№ 158

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15 September 2021

Hammer Price:
£340

Four: Petty Officer 1st Class G. Hagan, Royal Navy

East and West Africa 1887-1900, 1 clasp, Gambia 1894 (G. Hagan, A.B., H.M.S. Raleigh.) edge bruise; 1914-15 Star (143839, G. Hagan, P.O. 1., R.N.); British War and Victory Medals (143839 G. Hagan. P.O. 1 R.N.) very fine (4) £280-£320

George Hagan was born in Foulsham, Norfolk in August 1871. He joined the Royal Navy as a Boy 2nd Class in January 1888, and advanced to Able Seaman in February 1892. Hagan served with H.M.S. Raleigh, October 1891 - February 1895. He advanced to Petty Officer 1st Class in November 1900, served with the Coast Guard in Northern Ireland, and subsequently served at H.M.S. Columbine.