Here is a link to a portrait of Sir Pulteney Malcolm, well-known for being one of the officials who had charge of Napoleon on St Helena.
http://www.artfund.org/artwork/3678/enl ... ey-malcolmI was intrigued to read in the description of the portrait that he is wearing the Trafalgar Medal. I wasn't aware that he had been a Trafalgar captain, and on checking his wiki entry, I find that he attempted to join the fleet but arrived too late for the battle, though he rendered valuable service to the stricken ships in the aftermath. I was surprised that his non-participation nevertheless entitled him to the medal. Any comments?