Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria to include a Fine Collection of Napoleonic Medals

Royal Navy L.S. & G.C., V.R., narrow suspension (Henry Gomer, Sergt. 9th Co (Master Cook) R.M.L.I.) impressed naming, very fine £100-140

Henry Gomer was born in Kingsnympton, South Moulton, Devon on 6 October 1850. A Mason by occupation, he enlisted into the Royal Marines at Barnstaple on 4 January 1870. After basic training at the recruit depot at Walmer he joined 24th Company Plymouth Division and served on H.M. Ships Himalaya, Terror and Tamar, 1871-75. Promoted to Corporal in the 23rd Company in July 1875 and Sergeant in 19th Company in December 1875. Appointed Sergeant Cook in the 9th Company in June 1879. Discharged invalided in January 1890. Awarded the L.S. & G.C. in 1880 - his only medallic award and was also in possession of four good conduct badges. Gomer died in September 1890. With copied service papers and other research.