East and West Africa 1887-1900, for Mwele 1895, no clasp (A. Smith, A.B., H.M.S. Racoon.) minor edge nick, about extremely fine £240-280

Alfred Smith was born in Ermington, Devon, on 24 August 1869, and joined the Royal Navy as a Boy 2nd Class on 14 January 1885. Advanced Ordinary Seaman on 1 September 1887, whilst serving in H.M.S. Ready, he was promoted Able Seaman on 1 January 1888. He joined H.M.S. Racoon, an Archer-class torpedo cruiser, on 13 May 1894, and served in her during the Mwele campaign, July and August 1885. He transferred to the Coast Guard on 6 April 1900, and saw active service during the Great War (entitled to a 1914-15 Star trio). He was finally discharged on 28 June 1919.

Approximately 72 Medals for Mwele 1895 issued to H.M.S. Racoon

Sold with copied record of service, medal roll extracts, and other research.