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Hi
I'm new to the forum and wondered if anybody may be able to help or offer some advice on a Pocket Watch I recently aquired.
The Watch it'self is a silver cased hunter and was presented to R.White P.O, 1,H.M.S Powerful. The exact wording states Siege of Ladysmith, 118 Days,1899-1900, R.White, P.O 1, H.M.S Powerful.
I've tried to do some research on the web and have managed to find out some information but not a great deal.
I believe the watches were presented by Lloyds of London to survivors who were present at the Siege of Ladysmith.
What I would really like to know is where to start to find out more about Petty Officer White.
Are there any sources which give details of the survivors, particularly of the Naval Divisions ?
Any help would be much appreciated.
Robbo