NAVAL GENERAL SERVICE 1793-1840, one clasp, Basque Roads 1809 (John Wood), edge bruise, good very fine

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NAVAL GENERAL SERVICE 1793-1840, one clasp, Basque Roads 1809 (John Wood), edge bruise, good very fine

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Ex Glendining's, December 1961.

The published Naval General Service Medal rolls confirm John Wood as a Cook aboard the Unicorn for the action fought in Basque Roads on 11-12.4.1809. Of the 16 men with these names on the roll, five were awarded Medals with single 'Syria' clasps.