Auction Catalogue

24 October 2014

Starting at 10:00 AM

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The Collection of British Orders, Decorations and Medals formed by the late Fred Rockwood

Washington Mayfair Hotel  London  W1J 5HE

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Lot

№ 414

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24 October 2014

Hammer Price:
£650

Royal Navy L.S. & G.C., V.R., wide suspension (J. Wallace, Chf. Grs. Mate, H.M.S. Marlborough, 20 Yrs.) good very fine £350-400

James Wallace was born in Rotherhithe, Middlesex on 6 September 1826. He entered into the Royal Navy as a Boy on 2 November 1846. Rated as an Ordinary Seaman in November 1846; Able Seaman in November 1848; Captain of the Fore Top in June 1853; Captain of the After Guard in May 1856 and Gunner’s Mate in November 1856. Still serving as such in 1860. With copies service papers.