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№ 722

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19 June 2024

Hammer Price:
£110

Royal Navy L.S. & G.C., V.R., narrow suspension (A. C. Castles, Dom 1 Cl., H.M.S. Dido.) impressed naming, good very fine £60-£80

Arthur Charles Castles was born in Shearness, Kent, in March 1866. He joined the Royal Navy as a Domestic 3rd Class in June 1884, and advanced to Officer’s Steward 1st Class in October 1907 (awarded L.S. & G.C. in July 1899). His service during the Great War included with H.M.S. Vivid I and H.M.S. Doris (entitled to 1914-15 Star trio). Castles was shore demobilised in June 1921.

Sold with copied service papers.