A Collection of Medals to Offices and Ratings of H.M.S. Penelope

Egypt and Sudan 1882-89, dated reverse, 1 clasp, Alexandria 11th July (F. J. Smith, Pte., R.M., H.M.S. Penelope) better than very fine £130-150

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, A Collection of Medals to Offices and Ratings of H.M.S. Penelope.

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Frederick John Smith was born in Colchester, Essex and enlisted in the Royal Marines in October 1878, aged 18 years, and appears to have been discharged in July 1884 after service in H.M.S. Penelope - she carried a detachment of 37 Privates, R.M.; sold with a file of research.