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Naval General Service 1793-1840, 2 clasps, Amethyst Wh. Thetis, Amethyst 5 April 1809 (James Gould) edge bruising, otherwise nearly very fine £3000-3500

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The collection of Medals formed by the Late Clive Nowell.

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James Gould is confirmed on the rolls as an Able Seaman aboard H.M.S. Amethyst for both actions. Approximately 31 clasps were issued for the capture of the French 40-gun frigate Thetis off Isle de Groix, Orient, on 10 November 1808. James Gould is recorded as having been wounded in this action (London Gazette 1808, p.211). Approximately 26 clasps were issued for the pursuit and capture of the French 40-gun frigate Niemen in the Bay of Biscay on 5 April 1809. Two other men of this name appear on the rolls, both for Syria.