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№ 783

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15 May 2024

Hammer Price:
£100

Royal Navy L.S. & G.C., V.R., narrow suspension (F. W. Causey. Leading Stoker. H.M.S. Vernon.) engraved naming, a later issue, good very fine £50-£70

Frederick William James Causey was born in Southampton, Hampshire, in June 1863. He joined the Royal Navy as a Stoker 2nd Class in February 1884, and advanced to Chief Stoker in April 1899. His service included with H.M.S. Vernon from September 1893 to February 1896 (awarded L.S. & G.C. in September 1896). Causey was pensioned, and joined the Royal Fleet Reserve in February 1904.

Sold with copied service papers.