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Royal Navy L.S. & G.C., V.R., wide suspension (George Gibbs, Blacksmth, H.M.S. Repulse, 20 Yrs.) good very fine £200-250

George Gibbs was born in London in August 1830 and entered the Royal Navy in January 1851 as an Able Seaman aboard H.M.S. Cumberland. De-rated to Ordinary Seaman, February - December 1852, he regained his former rank and in June 1854 was promoted to Blacksmith’s Mate. He was transferred to H.M.S. Nankin in October 1854 and attaining the rank of Blacksmith in January 1857, saw service in the Second China War. He was awarded the China Medal with clasp for Canton 1857, sent to him whilst serving aboard H.M.S. Cadmus in 1862, and at a later date was also sent a duplicate. Gibbs was awarded a Gratuity on 4 September 1868 and the L.S.& G.C. Medal on 10 February 1871. When discharged on 2 February 1871 he was in addition in possession of three Good Conduct Badges. Sold with copied record service sheet and other research.