Naval Long Service & Good Conduct Medal. Victoria issue (H. D. Smith. P.O. 1Cl., Rigger. H.M.Y. Victoria & Albert.)
Medal(s) verification: The recipient Henry Dilnot Smith (a native of Strood, Kent, England) is confirmed being entitled to the Naval LS&GC, and to a Bronze 1902 Coronation Medal, per below sources:
- 1902 Coronation Medal: Ref ADM 171/61
- Naval LS&GC: Medal is recorded in the recipients Naval Service Sheet as 'Traced' on date 8/5/02
Recipient Photograph with Medals-Up: A family-tree in the Ancestry genealogical website includes a photograph of the recipient from the Edwardian era. In the picture he wears naval uniform with PO's rank insignia naval cap and both medals-up
The recipients service sheet is extant and is held and accessible at The National Archives
Condition: GVF
Code: 23763