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Royal Navy L.S. & G.C., V.R., narrow suspension, engraved naming (John Foyle. Carp. Crew. H.M.S. Topaze.) nearly extremely fine £120-£160

John Foyle was born in Sidmouth, Devon on 17 August 1840 and joined the Royal Navy during the 1860s. He was awarded his Long Service and Good Conduct Medal whilst serving with H.M.S. Topaze, having joined her crew in 1872. He remained with this ship until May 1877, at which time he transferred to H.M.S. Indus. His later service included postings to H.M.S. Royal Adelaide and Britannia. He was discharged to pension in June 1884.