A West Indies Naval Campaign Medal Ordinary Seaman Frank T. Clarke; U.s.s. Wilmington Newly Listed He served for almost fifteen

He served for almost fifteen years

completing twelve years with the KRRC

drop tail eagle (1st pattern)

one month shy of his twenty-seventh birthday

backed by flags and trees

A West Indies Naval Campaign Medal Ordinary Seaman Frank T. Clarke; U.s.s. Wilmington Newly Listed He served for almost fifteen(Sampson Medal): Bronze, engraved "FRANK T. CLARKE, O. S." on the edge, 39. 3 mm, on original ribbon with bronze suspension hanger inscribed "U. S. S. WILMINGTON" with pinback, spotting, contact marks, very fine. In its hardshelled case of issue, recessed medal bed, scuffing and wear evident on the exterior, wear on the velvet lining and exposing the raised copper frame on the medal bed, case fine. (C: 127)