Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

India General Service 1854-95, 1 clasp, Burma 1885-7 (J. Bristow, E.R.A., H.M.S. Turquoise) very fine £140-180

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Ron Tuppen Collection of Naval Medals to Engine Room Officers.

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139 clasps to ship.

James Bristow was born in Chatham on 30 August 1856. Entering the Royal Navy as an Acting Engine Room Artificer in May 1878. Served on Beacon, January 1879-June 1883, awarded the Egypt Medal with clasp for Alexandria. Served on Turquoise, May 1884-November 1887; awarded for service in Burma. Attained the rank of C.E.R.A. in October 1890. Awarded the Royal Navy L.S. & G.C. in June 1916 when at President (London). Demobilised on 27 July 1919. With copied service paper.