Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Royal Humane Society, large bronze medal (successful) (Willm. Richardson Boatsn. H.M.S. “Boscawen” 3rd May 1862.) fitted with a ring suspension, nearly very fine £140-£180

R.H.S. Case No. 16,859:

‘Boy accidentally fell overboard. Richardson jumped overboard, swam to his assistance and rescued him.’

William Richardson was born in Kinsale, Cork in June 1818. He joined the Royal Navy as Boy 1st Class in September 1832, advanced to Able Seaman in August 1842, and to Boatswain’s Mate in January 1852.

Richardson was serving with H.M.S. Boscawen at Southampton, when one of his shipmates, Alfred Drew, fell overboard into the sea, 3 May 1862.

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