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Smith, John C
UK, The China Medal Roll British Navy & Army, 1856-1860
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Smith, John C
UK, The China Medal Roll British Navy & Army, 1856-1860
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Smith, John C
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British
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, Signed for, 19/07/62, [34\175], Wounded. Canton. 28-31/12/57 Discharged, Hong Kong Hospital. 13/05/58, b. Stockholm, Sweden, 22 in 1854
Rank Name
Able Seaman
Service Number
304
Clasps Awarded
Canton 1857,
Service
Royal Navy
Ship
HMS Sybille
Conflict Period
Second China War,
Served For
United Kingdom
award
Second China War Medal
unit
Royal Navy
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Publication Title
UK, The China Medal Roll British Navy & Army, 1856-1860
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Last Updated
23 Mar 2023
Description
The Second China War Medal was issued by the British Government in 1861 to members of the British Army and Royal Navy who took part in the Second Opium War of 1856 to 1860 against China.
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