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№ 638

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10 April 2024

Hammer Price:
£130

Royal Navy L.S. & G.C., V.R., narrow suspension (Wm. Moore C M Top H.M.S. Volage) engraved naming, good very fine £80-£100

William Moore was born in Stourpain near Blandford, Dorset, in August 1841. He joined the Royal Navy as Boy 1st Class in April 1860, and advanced to Captain of the Main Top in November 1870. His subsequent service included with H.M.S. Volage between July 1874 and May 1879. Moore was shore pensioned in November 1880.

Sold with copied service papers.