Orders, Decorations and Medals

Egypt and Sudan 1882-89, dated reverse, 1 clasp, Alexandria 11th July (J. N. Everett, Capt. M. Top, H.M.S. Monarch) pitting, very fine £140-180

John Nelson Everett was born in Rotherhithe, Surrey on 26 September 1856. He entered the Royal Navy as a Boy 1st Class in January 1873 and was advanced to Ordinary Seaman 2nd Class when on the Bellerophon in Setember 1874. He gained the rank of Petty Officer 1st Class in February 1882 when on the Monarch - on which ship he saw active service at the bombardment of Alexandria. He was advanced to Acting Boatswain in February 1890 and Chief Boatswain in December 1908 and attained the rank of Lieutenant on 29 October 1914. Retiring from the service, he died at home on 17 December 1917. Sold with copied service papers.