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№ 580

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14 February 2024

Hammer Price:
£160

Egypt and Sudan 1882-89, dated reverse, 1 clasp, Alexandria 11th July (G. W. Milgate, A.B. H.M.S. “Superb”) light pitting and contact marks, otherwise nearly very fine £100-£140

George William Milgate was born at Minster, Thanet, Kent, on 2 October 1858, and joined the Royal Navy as a Boy 2nd Class aboard H.M.S. Duncan on 17 February 1874. He became an Ordinary Seaman in October 1876 and an Able Seaman in March 1878, serving aboard Superb from 6 October 1880 to 21 December 1883, including the bombardment of Alexandria on 11 July 1882. He was discharged to pension on 18 February 1897.

Sold with copied record of service and medal roll extract.