Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Egypt and Sudan 1882-89, dated reverse, no clasp (J. Rowland, Sailmkr., H.M.S. “Tourmaline”) good very fine £100-140

Joseph Rowland was born in Paddington, Middlesex on 17 June 1858. He entered the Royal Navy as a Boy 2nd Class in October 1874 and was advanced to Boy 1st Class in November 1875. Promoted to Ordinary Seaman 2nd Class in June 1876 when on H.M.S. Impregnable and Ordinary Seaman in May 1877 when at Naval Barracks. Served on H.M.S. Tourmaline, September 1880-November 1886 and promoted to Able Seaman in January 1881. Discharged as time expired in June 1886. With copied service paper and roll extract.