Royal Navy L.S. & G.C., V.R., narrow suspension (Wm Stephens. Captn’s Coxn. H.M.S. Curlew.) impressed naming, good very fine £80-£100

William Stephens was born in Plymstock, Devon, in August 1858. He joined the Royal Navy as a Boy 2nd Class in September 1873, and advanced to Petty Officer 1st Class in January 1888. His service included with H.M.S. Curlew from June 1886 to January 1888 (awarded L.S. & G.C. in January 1888). Stephens was shore pensioned in August 1896.

Sold with copied service papers.