Naval General Service Medal - Lt. Christian
Syria - (T.H.CHRISTIAN, LIEUT R.N.) Naming is officially impressed in block capitals. With very slight edge knocks, VF. Footnote: Thomas Hompesh Christain entered the Navy in December 1824. He passed his examination for Lieut. in 1833. On 17.08.1839 he joined H.H.S. Princess Charlotte as an additional Lieut. In 1840 he served on shore during the operations on the cost of Syria, where he was present at the capture of St.Jean d'Arc. Promoted to Commander in 1846.

