Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Egypt and Sudan 1882-89, dated reverse, 2 clasps, Alexandria 11th July, The Nile 1884-85 (A. Down. A.B. H.M.S. “Penelope.”) light pitting, very fine £180-£220

Arthur Down was born in Newington, Surrey, on 2 September 1860 and joined the Royal Navy as a Boy Second Class on 22 February 1876. Advanced Able Seaman on 1 May 1881, he was posted to H.M.S. Penelope on 27 January 1882, and served in her during the Egyptian campaign of that year. He transferred to H.M.S. Philomel on 3 April 1884, and saw further service in that vessel during the Nile Expedition 1884-85. Advanced Petty Officer First Class on 2 September 1891, he was shore pensioned on 1 October 1898.

Recalled for War service on 2 August 1914, Down served throughout the Great War in H.M.S. Excellent, and was awarded his Long Service and Good Conduct Medal in 1914. He was shore demobilised on 23 August 1919.

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