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Royal Navy L.S. & G.C., V.R., narrow suspension (Ts. G Manning Chf Yeon Sigs. H.M.S Rl. Adelaide) engraved naming, rank partially officially corrected, very fine £60-£80

Thomas G. Manning was born in North Tawton, Devon, in April 1843. He joined the Royal Navy as Boy 2nd Class in October 1857, and advanced to Chief Yeoman of Signals in March 1875. His service included with H.M.S. Royal Adelaide from January 1873 to October 1876, and again from April 1878 to April 1881 (awarded L.S. & G.C. in June 1875). Manning was shore pensioned in April 1881.

Sold with copied service papers.