Royal Navy L.S. & G.C., V.R., narrow suspension (John Byrne Boatman. H.M.S. Hector.) engraved naming, good very fine £70-£90

John Byrne was born in St. Mary’s, Cork, Ireland, in January 1840. He joined the Royal Navy as a Boy 2nd Class in November 1854, and advanced to Leading Seaman in April 1864. Byrne transferred as a Boatman to the Coast Guard in April 1872, and service included with H.M.S. Hector from January 1873 to July 1876 (awarded L.S. & G.C. in March 1876). He was pensioned in July 1876.

Sold with copied service papers.