The Douglas-Morris Collection of Naval Medals (Part 2)

Egypt and Sudan 1882-89, dated reverse, no clasp (F. J. Drewell, Lg. Sean. H.M.S. “Seahorse”) polished but better than good fine

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Douglas-Morris Collection of Naval Medals.

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Frederick Drewell was born on 1 August 1858 in Finchley, Middlesex. He entered the service as a Boy 2nd Class aboard H.M.S. FISGARD on 8 August 1873, then drafted to BOSCAWEN (1873-75) where he was advanced to Boy 1st Class in September 1874, and subsequently served aboard VESTAL (1875-78) where he was made an Ord in April 1877, and A.B. in October 1878. He joined the Special Service Steamer SEAHORSE where he served for the Egypt Campaign from 3 March 1881 until he purchased his discharge, for twelve pounds, on 9 April 1884. He had been advanced to Leading Seaman in April 1882 and to Petty Officer 1st Class in January 1884. He never completed his first ten year engagement and was therefore ineligible for a Long Service & Good Conduct Medal.