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 Henry Smith - Coast Guard
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| Dido |
Posted on 08/11/2010 17:27
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Hi I am trying to trace the life and times of Henry Smith who served on: HMS Pique 2.12.1856 - 16.2.1859 HMS Boscawan 25.8.1859 - 14.9.1860 HMS Immortalite 15.9.1860 - 15.7.1864 HMS Formidable 16.7.1864 - 11.1.1865 He then "retired" to Kessingland in Suffolk where he worked as a coastguard/boatman until 1874. Is anyone out there familiar with this ships and what they were up to? Thanks in anticipation and kind regards Dido |
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| crimea1854 |
Posted on 08/11/2010 22:43
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Welcome to the Forum Dido. To find out more about what the individual ships were doing I would suggest that you visit the following site: http://www.pbenyo...Index.html However, I can tell you that Henry, while serving on HMS Pique, took part in the Second China War where he was awarded this medal with the 'Taku Fort 1858' clasp. The information I have for him is that at the time he was an Ordinary Seaman (Ships No.353), that he was born in London in July 1839, and that his medal was sent to HMS Doris on 17 September 1862. I think you will find that he was still a CG at Kessingland in 1881, and appears on the census with his family. Regards Martin . Edited by crimea1854 on 08/11/2010 23:05 |
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| Dido |
Posted on 10/11/2010 11:36
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Thank you Crimea. He allegedly received 3 medals, any idea how I can find out what the other two might have been? Kind regards Dido |
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| crimea1854 |
Posted on 10/11/2010 13:27
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Dido Of the ships you mention, HMS Pique was the only one to qualify for a campaign medal. However, it is likely that he received the RN's Long Service Good Conduct Medal. If you have downloaded his pre and post 1873 service records from the National Archives website, a notation such as 'Traced M' would confirm this award. The only other likely award woud be a Royal Humane Society medal for a rescue, but to find out more you really need to know a possible year. Martin |
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| Dido |
Posted on 10/11/2010 14:14
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Hi Martin, Thanks for that. Yes he did get an award from the Humane Society for a sea rescue. Regards Diana |
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