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Royal Navy L.S. & G.C., V.R., narrow suspension, engraved naming (John Sumner. Boatn. H.M. Coast Gd.) dark toned, nearly extremely fine £100-£140

John Sumner was born in Devon on 10 July 1843 and entered naval service on 12 June 1860. He transferred to the Coast Guard on 20 March 1872, and was awarded his Long Service ands Good Conduct Medal on 19 July 1875. He was advanced to his ultimate promotion of Chief Boatman in Charge at Carlingford, Ireland, on 20 February 1893, and was pensioned on 6 March 1895.