Naval Long Service And Good Conduct Medal Archive Volunteer Officers Decoration

Volunteer Officers Decoration

For his services in the South African War he was created a Companion of the Distinguished Service Order [London Gazette

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Naval Long Service And Good Conduct Medal Archive Volunteer Officers DecorationVictoria, wide suspender, officially engraved to "FRED R. NANSCAWEN CARPNTRS MATE H. MS. INDUS 21 YRS". The medal is in nearly extremely fine condition. Born in Cornwall in 1826, Frederick H. Nanscawen, served on many ships throughout his 21 year service including, HMS Queen, Industrious, Conquerer, Galatea, and Favorite. Beginning his service in July 1852 and finishing in February of 1872, Frederick was primarily a carpenters mate throughout his