Lot Essay
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.
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.