An Extensive Collection of Medals for Long and Meritorious Service

Royal Navy L.S. & G.C., Anchor obverse (William Page, Quarter Master, H.M.S. Cyclops, 24 Years) good very fine £600-700

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, An Extensive Collection of Medals for Long and Meritorious Service.

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William Page entered the Royal Navy as William Dawson and the first eight years of service were not entered into his record until later in his service. His medal and gratuity were awarded on 12 May 1843. He was born at Portsmouth, Hampshire, and served as William Dawson from Charlestown, Cornwall, from February 1816 until August 1824. He was discharged on 16 May 1843, paid off with a record of excellent conduct, and subsequently became an Outpensioner from Greenwich. During his service as ‘Dawson’, he served aboard the Helicon, Tees, Active, and Driver; and as ‘Page’ aboard the Kangaroo, Victory, Melville, Cleopatra, Pique and finally the Cylcops. His L.S. & G.C. was approved on 12 May 1843.