Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Naval General Service 1793-1840, 2 clasps, 1 June 1794, St. Vincent (John Cooke) clasps sometime re-fixed, otherwise very fine £1500-2000

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Richard Magor Collection of Medals Relating to India and Africa, and other Fine Awards.

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John Cooke is confirmed on the rolls for both actions aboard the Barfleur, an Ordinary Seaman at the 1st of June and an Able Seaman at St Vincent. He was born at Plymouth Dock (later renamed Devonport) and joined the Navy on 15 January 1793, as a £5 Bounty Volunteer, aged 20. Sold with detailed research by Captain Douglas-Morris.