Four: Boatswain G. Hammond, Royal Navy

Abyssinia 1867 (G. Hammond, 2nd Capn. F. Top, H.M.S. Argus) suspension claw re-affixed; Egypt and Sudan 1882-89, dated reverse, no clasp (G. Hammond, Bo’sn., R.N., H.M.S. “Wye”); Royal Navy L.S. & G.C., V.R., narrow suspension (Ge. Hammond, Bosn. Mte. H.M.S. Excellent) engraved naming; Khedive’s Star, dated 1882, unnamed as issued, generally good very fine or better (4) £700-£900

J. Chidzey Collection, Dix Noonan Webb, March 2012

Approximately 76 no clasp Egypt and Sudan 1882-89 Medals awarded to H.M.S. Wye.

George Hammond was born in West Itchenor, Sussex, in February 1842. He joined the Royal Navy as a Boy 1st Class in May 1859, and advanced to Able Seaman in May 1862. Hammond served as Seaman Gunner 1st Class with H.M.S. Argus from May 1866. He advanced to Leading Seaman in January 1867, and to 2nd Captain of the Fore Top in April the following year.

Hammond advanced to Captain of the Forecastle in September 1872, and to Petty Officer 1st Class in March 1875 (L.S. & G.C. August 1875). He advanced to Boatswain, and served with H.M.S. Wye from August 1879 to June 1883. He was discharged to Pension in December 1887, died in November 1928, and is buried in Chichester Cemetery.

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