NAVAL GENERAL SERVICE 1793-1840, one clasp, Algiers (William Hipwell, Gunner), nearly very fine

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NAVAL GENERAL SERVICE 1793-1840, one clasp, Algiers (William Hipwell, Gunner), nearly very fine

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Ex Spink, 1888.

The published Naval General Service Medal rolls confirm William Hipwell as a Gunner in the Royal Marine Artillery aboard the Queen Charlotte, but state that he was detached for 'Rocket Boat' duty at the bombardment of Algiers in August 1816.