Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Egypt and Sudan 1882-89, dated reverse, no clasp (J. Stribley. Cap: Qr. Dk. H.M.S. “Thalia”) light pitting from star, otherwise nearly very fine £80-£100

John Stribley was born at Penryn, Cornwall, on 21 May 1851, and joined the Navy on 21 May 1869. He became a Petty Officer 2nd Class in August 1877, and a Petty Officer 1st Class in August 1879. He served aboard H.M.S. Thalia from July 1882 to March 1883, continually except for a two week period in December 1882 when he was aboard H.M.S. Cambridge. He was Shore Pensioned as Chief Boatswain’s Mate on 17 May 1889. Sold with copied record of service.