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Auction: 21001 - Orders, Decorations and Medals (conducted behind closed doors)
Lot: 186

(x) China 1900, 1 clasp, Relief of Pekin (T. Finch. Sto., H.M.S. Centurion.), very fine

Thomas Finch was born at Glasgow on 10 December 1874 and was a carpenter upon his enlistment in the Royal Navy on 6 July 1899. Having served aboard Centurion for the China operations, his Medal & clasp was sent to him aboard Orlando in June 1902. Having been confined to the cells on no less than three occasions, and his character rated as 'indifferent', Finch deserted from Pembroke II on 25 September 1902; sold together with copied service record.

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Sold for
£420

Starting price
£130