Orders, Decorations and Medals

Naval General Service 1793-1840, 4 clasps, Martinique, Pompee 17 June 1809, Guadaloupe, Off Tamatave 20 May 1811 (Jno. Daniels) some scuff marks to the obverse, otherwise very fine £3500-4500

See Colour Plate IV

John Daniels (or Daniel) served as an Able Seaman aboard the Pompee at the first three actions, and on the Astraea at Tamatave in 1811. He is not shown on the Admiralty roll for the Pompee clasp (21 issued) but the roll for this clasp is known to be incomplete. He is, however, confirmed as one of 26 additional men ‘verified aboard’ for the action and entitled to the clasp, making the possible issuance for this clasp as many as 47. A total of only 98 medals were issued with four clasps.