Cdr Hon Patrick Maurice Hely-Hutchinson

Cdr Hon Patrick Maurice Hely-Hutchinson RN, served in the Zulu War 1877-79 and the Egyptian War 1882, Torpedo Officer to the Government of Victoria, Australia 1883-88 (b. 27 Apr 1855; d. 27 Jan 1893)

littlehand,

Patrick M. Hely-Hutchinson was a Lieutenant on H.M.S. Shah. He served ashore from May 18, 1879 to July 21, 1879, and was part of the Naval Brigade that accompanied General Crealock's column to Port Durnford. He was Mentioned in despatches and received the South African General Service Medal with 1879 clasp.

Petty Officer Tom

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The Graphic 04 February 1893

Egypt and Sudan 1882-89, dated reverse, 1 clasp, Alexandria 11th July (Lt: Hon: P. M. Hely-Hutchinson. R.N. H.M.S. “Alexandra”) light contact marks, very fine £300-400


Footnote
The Honourable Patrick Maurice Hely-Hutchison was born in Paris, 27 April 1855. He was the third son of the 4th Earl of Donoughmore of Knocklofty, and the brother of the Rt. Hon. Sir Watler Hely-Hutchison. The latter being the Governor-General and Commander in Chief of Natal and Zululand, 1893-1901.

Hely-Hutchison joined the Royal Navy as a Cadet in May 1868, and advanced to Sub-Lieutenant in April 1874. He served with H.M.S. Shah, May 1876 - October 1879, during which time he was promoted Lieutenant. Hely-Hutchison served during the Zulu War, and was present ashore as part of the Naval Brigade, 18 May - 21 July 1879. He accompanied the Etshowe Relief Column; was present at the battle of Ginghilovo; afterwards joined Crealock’s Division and advanced to Port Durnford (Mentioned in Despatches; promoted). Subsequent service included in H.M.S. Alexandra, March 1880 - September 1882, during which he was present at the bombardment of Alexandria (entitled to Khedive’s Star).

After service in South Africa and Egypt, Hely-Hutchison served in Australia as a Torpedo Officer with the Victorian Navy, 1883-88. In 1884 ‘the Victorian fleet was enlarged by the arrival of the first class torpedo boat Childers armed with four torpedoes for release over the side, using special dropping gear and two Hotchkiss guns. Lieutenant Heley Hutchison [sic] was in command of her during that October, on passage from Williamstown towards Geelong, when she struck an ‘uncharted’ rock. Childers escaped serious damage, but to this day the mysterious rock remains uncharted.’ (Deeds Not Words, The Victorian Navy, Wilson P. Evans refers)

Hely-Hutchison advanced to Commander, and died in service, 27 January 1893.

i actually have his Egypt medal in my collection - any colour on the whereabouts of his SAGS would be appreciated. Thanks for the additional details

sergio

Sergio,

Lieutenant The Honorable P. M. Hely Hutchinson’s South Africa medal was sold by Baldwin’s in 2003.  I have not been able to find any record of a more recent sale.

Tom

He died on HMS Speedwell and is buried in the Lower Cemetery Gibraltar just near the runway now.

Nice one Rai
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Hi there, I believe that the Hon. Patrick Maurice is up for auction in Spink next week.
Good luck.

I had noticed the auction - its rare you get the opportunity to reunite medals - fingers crossed!!

Hi Sergio
Good Luck in the bidding , will be excellent if you are able to reunite the medals .
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