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A Great War 1918 ‘Zeebrugge Raid’ casualty D.S.M. group of four awarded to Able Seaman F. H. Hide, Royal Navy, who was wounded whilst serving in the Block Ship H.M.S. Intrepid Distinguished Service Medal, G.V.R. (J.3075 F. H. Hide, A.B. “Intrepid”. Zeebrugge-Ostend. 22-3 April, 1918.); 1914-15 Star (J.3075. F. H. Hide. A.B., R.N.); British War and Victory Medals (J.3075 F. H. Hide. A.B. R.N.) traces of lacquer, edge bruise to first, good very fine (4) £2,000-£2,600 --- D.S.M. London Gazette 23 July 1918: ‘For services in H.M.S. Intrepid during the operations against Zeebrugge and Ostend on the night of 22nd - 23rd April, 1918.’ Frederick Henry Hide was born in Camberwell, London, on 5 October 1891 and joined the Royal Navy as a Boy Second Class on 19 October 1908. Advanced Able Seaman on 1 December 1911, he served during the Great War in a variety of ships and shore based establishments, and at the time of the Zeebrugge Raid was borne on the books of H.M.S. Pembroke. The Zeebrugge Raid, 22-23 April 1918 On 23 April 1918, St. George’s Day, the joint operations on Zeebruge and Ostend harbours were carried out by the Royal Navy and the 4th Royal Marines. Their aim being to block the Bruges ship canal at its entrance, Zeebrugge harbour, and to block the entrance to the Ostend harbour by sea whilst inflicting as much damage as possible on the respective ports and ultimately nullify their use as bases for German torpedo craft and submarines. Sir Roger Keyes’ Despatch of 9 May 1918 states: ‘Intrepid (under the command of Lieutenant Stuart Bonham-Carter) had been unable to get rid of her spare watch of stokers, owing at first to the delay in her motor launch getting alongside, and apparently to the disinclination of the surplus crew to miss the coming fight. She therefore proceeded to the canal with 87 officers and men on board instead of 54. On approaching the Mole she came under heavy shrapnel fire. She rounded the lighthouse and, directed by Thetis, aground on her port hand, steered for the canal, very few guns firing at her, as they were concentrated on the Mole, doubtless at Vindictive and Thetis. On reaching his position in the canal, Lieutenant Bonham-Carter went full speed ahead with the starboard engine and full speed astern with the port helm hard-a-starboard. He then waited for the crew to get into the boats but finding the ship was making stern way he had to blow the sinking charges before the steaming party could get out of he engine room. Engineer Sub-Lieutenant E. V. Meikle, with his men, got into a cutter, of which he took charge, proceeded out past the Thetis till picked up by motor launch. Another cutter was picked up by the Whirlwind, and the skiff by Motor Launch 282. With the two officers and four petty officers Lieutenant Bonham-Carter lunched a Carley raft and went down the canal until picked up by motor launch 282. This motor launch came right into the canal under the stern of the Iphigenia - the next blocking ship - under a heavy fire. She was commanded by Lieutenant Percy Dean, R.N.V.R., whose conduct Lieutenant Bonham-Carter describes as ‘simply magnificent’ [for his most conspicuous gallantry Dean was awarded the Victoria Cross]. With the exception of Stoker Petty Officer H. L. Palliser, who was killed while in the motor launch by a machine gun, the whole crew got away. Lieutenant Bonham-Carter reports the exceptionally fine behaviour of the whole of his crew - deck and engine room alike - and I may say that here regarded the chances of escape from any of the blocking ships as very slender, and this was well-known to those who so readily volunteered for this hazardous service, and to the volunteer crews of the motor launches who ran equal risks in their work of rescue.’ Hide was wounded in action during the raid, and for his services was awarded the Distinguished Service Medal. Total casualties during the Zeebrugge Raid were 227 killed and 356 wounded, out of a total volunteer force of 1,700. Eight Victoria Crosses were awarded. Hide was invalided out of the service, presumably on account of the wounds he had received during the raid, on 25 November 1918. Sold with a copy of the General Order to the Fleet following the raid; various contemporary postcards of Zeebrugge; a copy of the book ‘Zeebrugge & Ostend Raids’, by Stephen McGreal; and copied research.

A Great War ‘Western Front’ M.M. awarded to Sergeant J. H. Bowles, Royal Field Artillery Military Medal, G.V.R. (1430 J. H. Bowles. B.282/ Lond. Bde. R.F.A. - T.F.) heavy contact marks and edge bruising, polished, therefore fair to fine £140-£180 --- M.M. London Gazette 9 December 1916. John H. Bowles attested for the Royal Field Artillery ands served with “B” Battery, 282 London Brigade during the Great War on the Western Front from 15 October 1915. Awarded the Military Medal, he was subsequently advanced Warrant Officer Class II.

A Great War ‘Western Front’ M.M. group of three awarded to Private A. Barchard, Lincolnshire Regiment Military Medal, G.V.R. (14736 Pte. A. Barchard. 6/Linc: R.); British War and Victory Medals (14736 Pte. A. Barchard. Linc. R.) minor edge bruising, nearly very fine and better (3) £300-£400 --- M.M. London Gazette 2 November 1917. Arthur Barchard was born at Sancliffe, Lincolnshire, in 1897 and attested for the Lincolnshire Regiment at Thealby, Lincolnshire. He served with the 1st, 7th, and 6th Battalions during the Great War on the Western Front, and was awarded his Military Medal most likely for gallantry at Ypres in August 1917. Sold with copied research.

A Great War ‘Western Front’ M.M. awarded to Sergeant W. Donnelly, King’s Own Scottish Borderers, who was wounded by gun shot in August 1918 Military Medal, G.V.R. (13208 A.Cpl. W. Donnelly. 6/K.O.S.B.) good very fine £240-£280 --- M.M. London Gazette 9 July 1917. William Donnelly attested for the King’s Own Scottish Borderers and served with the 6th Battalion during the Great War on the Western Front from 12 May 1915. Awarded the Military Medal, he was advanced Sergeant and is recorded as having being wounded by gun shot to the forearm in August 1918. He was demobilised on 16 February 1919.

Five: Private J. Tousent, Oxfordshire Light Infantry, later Royal Fusiliers Queen’s South Africa 1899-1902, 2 clasps, Cape Colony, Orange Free State (6302 Pte: J. Tousent. 1/Oxfd: L.I.); King’s South Africa 1901-02, 2 clasps, South Africa 1901, South Africa 1902 (4656 Pte. J. Tonsent. Rifle Brigade. [sic]); 1914-15 Star (12379. Pte. J. Tousent. R. Fus.); British War and Victory Medals (12379 Pte. J. Tousent. R. Fus.) generally nearly very fine (5) £120-£160 --- K.S.A. Medal Roll confirms mistaken transcription of surname as it appears on medal, and also that Tousent was attached to the 7th Battalion, The Rifle Brigade from the 1st Battalion, Oxfordshire Light Infantry with the number ‘4656’. Tousent subsequently served with the Royal Fusiliers during the Great War in the French theatre of war from 20 July 1915.

A Great War ‘Western Front’ M.M. awarded to Corporal C. J. McDermott, York and Lancaster Regiment Military Medal, G.V.R. (14493 L.Cpl. C. J. Mc.Dermott. 10/Y. & L.R.) lacquered, very fine £180-£220 --- M.M. London Gazette 28 July 1917. Charles J. McDermott attested for the York and Lancaster Regiment and served with the 10th Battalion during the Great War on the Western Front from 10 September 1915. He transferred to Class ‘Z’ Reserve on 8 February 1919.

A Great War 1918 ‘German Spring Offensive’ M.M. awarded to Private R. Cooper, Royal Army Medical Corps, for his gallantry as a stretcher bearer at Holnon Wood and Beauvois, 21-22 March 1918 Military Medal, G.V.R. (437470 Pte. R. Cooper. 2/2 S.Mid: F.A. R.A.M.C.) polished, edge nicks, very fine £200-£240 --- M.M. London Gazette 8 August 1918. The original Recommendation states: ‘On 21 and 22 March [1918] in Holnon Wood for gallant conduct as a stretcher bearer. He worked untiringly under heavy fire bringing in the wounded, behaving with the greatest steadfastness. After the bearer post was withdrawn on 22 March he established an aid post in Beauvois on his own initiative. Here he successfully attended many wounded men and evacuated two officers in a wheel barrow who were unable to walk, this enabling them to reach safety. By his actions he showed himself possessed of a very high degree of courage and initiative and offered a valuable example to other bearers of disregard of personal safety. Richard Cooper was born in 1879 and attested for the Royal Army Medical Corps on 29 October 1915. He served with the 2/2nd South Midland Field Ambulance, Royal Army Medical Corps during the Great War on the Western Front from 23 May 1916: this unit formed part of the 61st (2nd South Midland) Division which fought on the Somme on 19 July 1916 at the Battle of Fromelles, and later took part in the Third Battle of Ypres and advance to the Hindenburg Line. For his services on the opening days of the German Spring Offensive in March 1918 he was awarded the Military Medal. He was disembodied on 15 March 1919. Sold with copied research.

A Great War ‘Western Front’ M.M. group of four awarded to Private J. B. Langlois, 22nd (French Canadian) Battalion, Canadian Infantry Military Medal, G.V.R. (61812 Pte. J. B. Langlois. 22/Can: Inf:); 1914-15 Star (61812 Pte. J. B. Langlois. 22/Can: Inf:); British War and Victory Medals (61812 Cpl. J. B. Langlois. 22-Can. Inf.) edge bruising to MM, light pitting and contact marks, nearly very fine (4) £300-£400 --- M.M. London Gazette 2 November 1917. Jean B. Langlois was born on 18 August 1892 and attested for the Canadian Overseas Expeditionary Force at St. John on 20 November 1914, serving with the 22nd (French Canadian) Battalion, Canadian Infantry during the Great War on the Western Front.

A Great War ‘Western Front’ M.M. awarded to Private J. A. Hall, 2nd Battalion, Canadian Mounted Rifles, who was wounded by gun shot on 31 March 1917 Military Medal, G.V.R. (781481 Pte. J. A. Hall. 2/Can: M.R.) cleaned, very fine £280-£320 --- M.M. London Gazette 13 March 1919. John Angus Hall was born in San Francisco, California, on 16 August 1896, and attested for the Canadian Overseas Expeditionary Force on 18 December 1915. Posted initially to the 128th Battalion, Canadian Infantry, he arrived in the U.K. on 24 August 1916, and proceeded to France with the 2nd Battalion, Canadian Mounted Rifles, on 28 November 1916. He was wounded by gun shot on 31 March 1917, and was discharged on 15 October 1919, being awarded a Silver War Badge. Sold with copied research.

A Great War ‘Escaper’s’ M.M. awarded to Private J. Hocking, 4th Battalion, Canadian Mounted Rifles, who was taken Prisoner of War at Sanctuary Wood, Ypres, on 2 June 1916, and escaped captivity in September 1917 Military Medal, G.V.R. (113295 Pte. J. Hocking. 4-Can. Mtd. Rif.) cleaned, very fine £300-£400 --- M.M. London Gazette 30 January 1920: ‘In recognition of gallant conduct and determination displayed in escaping or attempting to escape from captivity.’ John Hocking was born in Cornwall on 26 December 1895 and having emigrated to Canada attested for the Canadian Overseas Expeditionary force at Kingston, Ontario, on 31 July 1915. Posted to the 4th Canadian Mounted Rifles he served with them during the Great War on the Western Front from 29 January 1916, and was taken Prisoner of War following the German attack on Sanctuary Wood, Ypres, on 2 June 1916. Initially held at Dulman P.O.W. Camp, he was subsequently held at camps at Minden, Munster, and Burgsteinfurt. Hocking made his first escape attempt on 26 August 1917, as he records in his de-briefing report: ‘On 26 August three of us escaped. We dug through the cellar of the munitions factory, in which we were working, into the cellar. As a result the river flooded the factory. We were out for seven days, and then we were caught one nigh by a policeman with a dog. We were taken back to our own commando, and papers were prepared for a court-martial upon us for escaping and damaging Government property. Hocking made his second (and successful) escape attempt on 7 September 1917: ‘We were sent to work in the fields. The Unter Offizier had taken away our boots, and we had on our slippers, and over them our clogs which they issued on commando. We took our soup at midday. It was hot, and the Unter Offizier, who was sitting in the field watching us, fell asleep. We clicked our sabots together, and as he did not wake up Harrison and I ran for it in our slippers. The Unter Offizer awoke and fired three rounds at us. We got away into a bush and saw them searching for us with dogs. They did not find us, and on the ninth day we reached Holland, having been chased several times on the way.’ Arriving back in Canada, Hocking was discharged at Toronto on 15 April 1918. Sold with a comprehensive file of copied research including a photographic image of the recipient.

A Great War ‘Western Front’ M.M. group of three awarded to Corporal C. E. Maddin, Canadian Army Medical Corps, who was wounded in action in October 1918 Military Medal, G.V.R. (531780 Pte. C. E. Maddin, Can. A.M.C.); British War and Victory Medals (531780 Cpl. C. E. Maddin, C.A.M.C.), nearly very fine (3) £300-£400 --- M.M. London Gazette 14 May 1919. Clarence Elmo Maddin was born in Selkirk, Manitoba, on 15 January 1890. A Medical Student at the time of his enlistment in April 1916, he joined the 11th Overseas Field Ambulance. He arrived in England in May 1816 and France in August 1916 and served in the same unit until wounded in the leg and hand during the Battles of Canal du Nord and Bourlon Wood in early October 1918. Awarded the M.M., after leaving hospital in December 1918 he was assigned to the 9th Canadian Stationary Hospital. He was demobilised at Halifax, Nova Scotia, in July 1919 and died in Vancouver in October 1970. Sold with copied research and a photographic image of the recipient taken in later life.

A Second War ‘Immediate’ D.F.M. group of six awarded to Flight Lieutenant Jack Edwards, 142 Squadron, Royal Air Force Distinguished Flying Medal, G.VI.R. (1317475 Sgt. J. Edwards. R.A.F.); 1939-45 Star; Air Crew Europe Star, 1 clasp, France and Germany; Africa Star, 1 clasp, North Africa 1942-43; Defence and War Medals 1939-45, with M.I.D. oak leaf, good very fine and better (6) £2,400-£2,800 --- D.F.M. London Gazette 19 March 1943: ‘Edwards, Jack. 1317475 Sergeant, No. 142 Squadron (Immediate). Joint citation with Sqn. Ldr. James Frederick Henry Booth (37958), No. 142 Squadron (Awarded Immediate D.F.C.); and 911963 L.A.C. James Arthur Skingsley, No. 142 Squadron (Awarded Immediate D.F.C.): ‘One night in January 1943, Squadron Leader Booth, Sergeant Edwards and Leading Aircraftman Skingsley were captain, bomb aimer and acting flight engineer respectively of an aircraft which attacked the docks at Bizerta. Shortly after its bombs were released the aircraft was subjected to a series of attacks by an enemy fighter, sustaining much damage before the attacker was driven off. The starboard engine was hit and burst into flames, the hydraulic system rendered useless and the rear turret and other equipment damaged; in addition, a portable oxygen bottle was set on fire. The aircraft began to lose height and the situation appeared hopeless. The captain ordered his crew to prepare to abandon aircraft. Leading Aircraftman Skingsley, ignoring his parachute pack, however, attempted to extinguish the flames from the oxygen bottle. Sergeant Edwards came to his assistance and together they grasped the blazing bottle with their bare hands, carried it to the escape hatch and hurled it out. The fire in the engine and in the main plane subsided and Squadron Leader Booth decided to attempt to fly the bomber home. All moveable equipment, including guns and ammunition, was jettisoned in an effort to maintain height. Although the aircraft was difficult to control, Squadron Leader Booth succeeded in flying it to base where he made a successful crash-landing in the face of extremely harassing circumstances. These members of aircraft crew displayed courage and devotion to duty in keeping with the highest traditions of the Royal Air Force.’ The original recommendation for Edwards’ Immediate D.F.M. adds a little more detail: ‘Sergeant Edwards was the Bomb Aimer of the crew detailed to attack Bizerta docks on the night of 18th January, 1943. After dropping their bombs, they were attacked by a Ju.88 night fighter. After the fourth attack, the starboard engine was on fire, the rear turret knocked out, airspeed indicator and flaps damaged and the portable oxygen bottle amidships on fire. The machine also began to lose height rapidly. Despite this Sergeant Edwards very gallantly stayed in his turret until ordered by the Captain to take up position for bailing out. On leaving the turret, he immediately went to the fire amidships and with complete disregard for his personal safety and ignoring his parachute pack, he proceeded to help put out the blazing oxygen bottle, getting his hands severely burnt. He also assisted the Flight Engineer to lighten the aircraft by jettisoning all the removable equipment. By his prompt action, Sergeant Edwards undoubtedly helped his Captain to save the crew and aircraft. Sergeant Edwards has completed 23 successful sorties and his devotion to duty at all times has been outstanding and an example to his comrades in the squadron. Very strongly recommended for an immediate award of the Distinguished Flying Medal.’ M.I.D. London Gazette 8 June 1944. Jack Edwards was born at Pontyridd on 18 May 1909, and was employed prior to the outbreak of war in 1939 by the South Wales Power Company as an assistant electrical storeman. Joining the Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve as a Leading Aircraftman, he in due course became a Sergeant-Observer and was posted to No. 142 Squadron at Blida, Algeria. He was awarded the D.F.M. for his gallantry on the night of 18 January 1943, when his Wellington III bomber attacked by a Ju.88 after a successful bombing raid on Bizerta docks. The Rear Gunner successfully baled out but the remaining crew, after the exertions described above, made a successful crash landing at base; their aircraft was written off. Edwards returned home on leave in May 1943 and on 13 September he was commissioned as Pilot Officer (on probation). He was decorated with the D.F.M. at an investiture at Buckingham Palace, accompanied by his wife Bessie, on 12 October 1943. On 13 March 1944, his appointment as Pilot Officer on probation was confirmed and he was promoted to Flying Officer (War Substantive). He was promoted to Flight Lieutenant (War Substantive) on 13 September 1945, and finally relinquished his commission on 18 May 1954. Flight Lieutenant Jack Edwards died at Swansea in 1971, aged 63, his death being registered in the 3rd quarter of the year. Sold together with original Observer’s cloth wing and ribbon bar for D.F.M.; an original wartime copy of Blida’s Bombers by Squadron Leader Eric M. Summers, M.M., R.A.F., being a record of Nos. 142 and 150 Squadrons of 330 Wing during six months in North Africa, with honours & awards and casualties, the front and rear fly-leaves signed by numerous squadron members; together with an original photograph of Edwards and crew members at Blida, two original news cuttings and a quantity of detailed copied research and photographs including squadron O.R.B., combat report and London Gazette notices, all additionally copied to CD. For the medals awarded to the recipient’s father, see Lot 282.

An O.B.I. group of seven awarded to Subadar Major Amir Shah, South Waziristan Scouts Order of British India, 2nd Class neck badge, gold and enamel, with screw-nut fitting to reverse and small length of ribbon; India General Service 1936-39, 1 clasp, North West Frontier 1936-37 (Subdr. Amir Shah, S.W. Scouts.); 1939-45 Star; War Medal 1939-45; India Service Medal; Jubilee 1935; Indian Army L.S. & G.C., G.VI.R. (Sub Major Amir Shah S.W. Scouts) good very fine (7) £800-£1,000

A C.P.M. for Gallantry group of five awarded to Sergeant (later Inspector) Harry Boulton, Palestine Police Colonial Police Medal, G.VI.R., 1st issue, for Gallantry (Sgt. H. Boulton. Palestine Police); General Service 1918-62, 2 clasps, Palestine, Palestine 1945-48 (431 T. Asst. Insp. H. Boulton. Pal. Police.) some minor official corrections; Defence and War Medals 1939-45; Colonial Police Forces L.S. & G.C., G.VI.R., 1st issue (Brit. Insp. H. Boulton. Palestine Police) naming impressed on prepared edge, mounted for display, good very fine (5) £1,000-£1,400 --- C.P.M. London Gazette 3 January 1939.

Three: Surgeon Major Thomas Farquhar, M.D., Bengal Medical Establishment Punjab 1848-49, 2 clasps, Chilianwala, Goojerat (Asst. Surgn. T. Farquhar, M.D. Bengal Army.); India General Service 1854-95, 1 clasp, North West Frontier (Asst. Surgeon Thos. Farquhar. Bengal Horse Artillery); Indian Mutiny 1857-59, no clasp (Asst. Surgeon T. Farquhar M.D. Civil Agra) naming officially engraved in fine running script, light contact marks, otherwise better than very fine (3) £1,200-£1,600 --- Thomas Farquhar was appointed Assistant Surgeon in the Bengal Medical Establishment on 20 October 1847, and arrived in India on 8 January 1848. He served with the Army of the Punjab in 1848 and 1849, was present at the battles of Chilianwala and Goojerat, and subsequent pursuit of the Sikhs and Afghans to Peshwar (Medal with two clasps). He accompanied the force under Sir Colin Campbell which went into the Esufzai in May 1852 and was present in the various frontier fights including that of Shakote. While in medical charge of the Frontier Forts of Shubkudder and Abazai in 1852 and 1853, with the Guides in 1854-55 and 1856 was present in the several smaller expeditions for expelling incursions of the Frontier Tribes (Medal with clasp). In the Mutiny, while the Civil Surgeon of Agra, went out with the troops that fought on the 5th of July and 10th of October, 1857, in the neighbourhood of Agra (Medal), and was Senior Medical Officer attached to the Depot Hospital established in the Fort to receive charge of the wounded after the latter engagement. Was on three occasions sent out on special duty to help the people of Esufzai, Chuch, Hazara and Allygurgh in dealing with destructive fevers that raged in the districts. The first medical school opened in the Bengal Presidency outside Calcutta was that at Agra, founded in 1853, the first principal being Surgeon John Murray, who was succeeded in 1857 by Assistant Surgeon T. Farquhar. The school continued its work with only a short interruption throughout the Mutiny of 1857-58, although a member of its staff, Sub Assistant Surgeon Wazir Khan, teacher of Materia Medica, became prominent among the rebels. Farquhar was promoted to Surgeon-Major on 16 December 1861, and during his Army career he was attached to the following regiments and held these several appointments: Bengal Horse Artillery, 6th Irregular Cavalry, Engineers, 29th Foot, 13th Native Infantry, 24th Foot, Sappers & Miners, Divisional Staff, 10th Light Cavalry, 11th Light Cavalry, 3rd Sikh Regiment, Corps of Guides, Civil Surgeon Agra, Agra Police, Superintendent of the Central Jail, 1st Native Infantry, 1st Bengal Cavalry, Surgeon to the Viceroy, Sir John Lawrence. Farquhar held this post from 1864 until Lawrence’s Viceroyalty ended in 1869. Farquhar afterwards returned to his native Aberdeen where he immersed himself in philanthropic work. He was a District Councillor for Kinellar parish on Aberdeenshire County Council and was also a Justice of the Peace for Aberdeenshire. He died on 5 January 1891, aged 65.

Pair: Captain James P. McEuen, Superintendent of Police, Shanghai, late Master R.N. Baltic 1854-55, unnamed; Shanghai Jubilee Medal 1893, silver, edge engraved ‘Presented by the Shanghai Municipality’, reverse engraved ‘J. P. McEuen, R.N.’, the first with refixed suspension, heavily polished, therefore fine, the second very fine (2) £600-£800 --- James Painter McEuen was born in Stepney, London, on 3 March 1840, an illegitimate child born to Margaret McEuen. He was educated at Greenwich Hospital School and entered the Royal Navy on 12 April 1855, aged 15, as a Master’s Assistant, a rank given to navigation officers of the period. His first ship was H.M.S. Hastings, in which he served during the Baltic war and duly received the medal. His career as a navigating officer was largely undertaken off the coast of West Africa, engaged on anti-slavery patrols and survey expeditions. He was aboard H.M.S. Brisk when she captured the Emanuella (formerly Sunny South) with 800 slaves on board as cargo. In 1864, he was recommended by Lieutenant Knowles (later Vice-Admiral Sir Charles Knowles, Bt.) for his services aboard H.M.S. Investigator, whilst on an expedition up the River Niger, and is possibly depicted in the painting by T. V. Robins of Knowles and party in talks with a local chief at Bida. McEuen was promoted to Master in Her Majesty’s Fleet on 5 February 1865, and retired from the Royal Navy on 1 September 1871. He was afterwards appointed Harbour Master at Hong Kong and, on 6 March 1884, Captain Superintendent of Police at Shanghai, a position he held until 25 July 1896. He died at Yokahama, Japan, on 29 August 1896, whilst en route to England, in ill-health. There is a memorial to Captain McEuen at the Holy Trinity Cathedral, Shanghai. Sold with comprehensive research.

Four: Attributed to General J. M. de C. Meade, Royal Marines Crimea 1854-56, 2 clasps, Balaklava, Sebastopol, unnamed as issued; China 1857-60, 3 clasps, Canton 1857, Taku Forts 1860, Pekin 1860, unnamed as issued; Ottoman Empire, Order of the Medjidieh, Fifth Class breast badge, silver, gold and enamel; Turkish Crimea 1855, Sardinian issue, contemporary tailor’s copy by ‘J.B.’, mounted as worn, nearly very fine or better (4) £800-£1,200 --- John Michael de Courcy Meade was born on 26 February 1831, and entered the Royal Marines on 20 February 1849; Lieutenant, 27 December 1852; Captain, 1 August 1860; Major, 23 April 1873; Lieutenant-Colonel, 25 December 1877. Colonel, 3 December 1881; Major-General, 7 November 1885; Lieutenant-General, 22 June 1887; General, 8 September 1889; retired 1896. General Meade served the Eastern campaign of 1854-55 with the Royal Marine Brigade, including the battle of Balaklava and the siege of Sebastopol (Medal with two Clasps,. 5th Class of the Medjidie, and Turkish Medal). Served on the China Expedition of 1857-59, including the blockade of the Canton river, operations before and capture of the city, afterwards as Quarter Master of the 2nd Battalion. Served with the expedition to the north of China in 1860, including the action of Sinho, taking of Tangku, storm and capture of the North Taku Forts, and subsequent operations (Medal with three Clasps). General Meade died on 20 October 1909. For the recipient’s related miniature awards, see Lot 591.

Four: Major-General H. R. Werge, 55th Foot, late 25th Foot, later 2nd Foot Crimea 1854-56, 3 clasps, Alma, Inkermann, Sebastopol, unofficial rivets between second and third clasps (H. R. Werge. Major. & Capt. 55th. Regt.) Regimentally impressed naming; France, Second Empire, Legion of Honour, Chevalier’s breast badge, silver and enamel, with gold centres; Ottoman Empire, Order of Medjidieh, Fifth Class breast badge, silver, gold and enamel, unmarked; Turkish Crimea 1855, Sardinian issue (H. R. Werge. Major & Capt. 55th. Regt.) contemporarily impressed naming, plugged and fitted with a straight bar suspension, enamel chipping to French Legion of Honour, this nearly very fine, the rest good very fine (4) £1,000-£1,400 --- Provenance: Liverpool Coin & Medal Co., Winter 1992. Henry Reynolds Werge was commissioned Ensign by purchase in the 25th Foot on 31 December 1839 and was promoted Lieutenant without purchase on 8 April 1842. He transferred to the 55th Foot on 25 July 1845 and was promoted Captain without purchase on 19 August 1854. He served during the Crimean War and was present at the Battles of Alma and Inkermann, the Siege and Fall of Sebastopol, and the Sortie of 26 October; and, as Brigade Major of the 1st Brigade, 2nd Division, at the assault of the Redan on 8 September 1955. Promoted Brevet Major on 2 November 1855, Werge was confirmed in that rank on the unattached list on 19 December 1856, and transferred to the 2nd Battalion, 2nd Foot on 25 August 1857. Promoted Lieutenant-Colonel by purchase on 14 March 1865, he served in command of the 2nd Battalion, and was promoted Brevet Colonel on 14 March 1870. He retired with the honorary rank of Major-General on 26 March 1873, and died on 14 October 1877. Sold with copied research, including a photographic image of the recipient.

Pair: Chief Officer T. Carroll, H.M. Coast Guard, late Royal Navy Egypt and Sudan 1882-89, dated reverse, 1 clasp, Alexandria 11th July (T. Carroll, Chf: Offr. Cst. Gd., H.M.S. “Penelope”); Khedive’s Star 1882, unnamed as issued, good very fine (2) £200-£240 --- Provenance: Dix Noonan Webb, December 2008. Carroll was presented with his Medal by Queen Victoria at Windsor on 21 November 1882. Timothy Carroll was born in Deptford, Kent in August 1827 and entered the Royal Navy as a Boy 2nd Class in August 1845. He subsequently served in H.M.S. Powerful as a Captain of the Foretop from May 1854 to October 1856. Transferring to the Coast Guard as a Boatman in December 1856, he was subsequently one of eight Chief Officers borne on the books of H.M.S. Penelope during the Egypt operations of 1882. Carroll returned to his duties in the Coast Guard at Harwich and was finally placed on the Retired List in April 1885, on which occasion his C.O. presented him with a ‘splendid marble time-piece as a token of regard.’ Having then settled in Ipswich, he died in December 1915. Sold with copied research, including service record, death certificate and modern day photographs of his gravestone, together with an extract from the East Anglian Daily Times reporting on his funeral (‘The coffin was covered with the Union Jack, on which rested the deceased officer’s sword and cap and the breastplate was inscribed: Timothy Carroll, R.N., died December 1st 1915, aged 89 years’).

Pair: Ordinary Seaman H. R. Saville, Royal Navy Egypt and Sudan 1882-89, dated reverse, no clasp (H. R. Saville, Ord: H.M.S. “Eclipse”.) ‘e’ of surname officially corrected; Khedive’s Star 1882, unnamed as issued, good very fine (2) £120-£160 --- Henry Robert Saville was born in Mitcham, Surrey, on 5 September 1863 and joined the Royal Navy as a Boy Second Class on 17 June 1879. He spent seven days in cells in 1887, which explains his lack of a Long Service and Good Conduct Medal, and was shore pensioned on 31 December 1901.

Three: Chief Petty Officer H. Hover, Royal Navy Egypt and Sudan 1882-89, undated reverse, no clasp (H. A. Hover, Ord. H.M.S. Falcon.); British War Medal 1914-20 (118474 H. A. Hover, C.P.O. R.N.); Khedive’s Star 1884-6, unnamed as issued, generally very fine (3) £180-£220 --- Provenance: Captain K. J. Douglas-Morris Collection, Dix Noonan Webb, February 1997. Henry Hover was born in Poplar, Middlesex, on 21 October 1866. He joined the Royal Navy as a Boy 2nd Class aboard H.M.S. Impregnable on 19 January 1882, and served in H.M.S. Falcon from 11 November 1883 to 16 November 1886, being advanced Ordinary Seaman in October 1884, and Able Seaman in March 1886. Between 1887 and 1894 he found himself for short periods aboard eighteen different vessels. He joined H.M. Coast Guard as a Boatman on 8 May 1894, and was advanced to Commissioned Boatman on 14 May 1901, and to Chief Boatman on 15 December 1909. He was awarded his Long Service and Good Conduct Medal on 18 May 1900 whilst a Boatman serving at Southwold. On 1 July 1913 he was rated a Chief Petty Officer, Coast Guard, and continued to serve in that capacity throughout the Great War, being shore demobilised on 30 April 1919.

Pair: Garrison Sergeant-Major J. M. S. Miller, Leicestershire Regiment, later a Yeoman of the Guard India General Service 1854-95, 1 clasp, Burma 1887-89 (800 Dr. Mr. Sergt. J. M. S. Miller 2d Bn. Leic. R.); Coronation 1911, unnamed as issued, suspension post slightly bent on first, edge bruising, very fine and better (2) £300-£400 --- Provenance: The Trevor Harris Collection of Medals to the Leicester Regiment, Dix Noonan Webb, September 2005. John Miller (name later changed to John Mount Stephen Miller) was born in the Parish of Saint Pauls, Exeter, and enlisted into the 17th Regiment at Plymouth on 14 December 1872, aged 18, a whitesmith by trade. He served continuously in the 2nd Battalion until being discharged in October 1896, the last 20 of those years as a member of the Sergeant’s Mess - he was advanced to Sergeant-Major in December 1890, shortly after his participation in the Burma operations. Miller, who was also the recipient of a L.S. & G.C. medal in 1905, next served on the Staff at Cork as a Garrison Sergeant-Major but finding this new post not to his liking, departed the Colours for a second time in February 1898. However, as described in his own account of his career, which appeared in The Green Tiger, he was quickly back in uniform: ‘On 31 March 1900, I again found myself playing the old game, as I was appointed by the War Office to be a Sergeant-Major of the 1st Battalion, Royal Northern Reserve Regiment, and proceeded, with a party from the depot at Leicester, to Woking, where I had no cause to complain of little work. I met many an old “Tiger” I had not seen for years in this regiment and Captain Pearson of “Ours” was the Assistant Adjutant. After thirteen months the Battalion was disbanded and I again found myself in civil life. I settled in a charming little village on the coast of North Devon and thought I was at last a fixture, but no. On the 8 October 1904, I received a letter from the War Office saying that I had been selected to fill a vacancy in the King’s Body Guard of the Yeoman of the Guard. I can’t tell you how I felt when I received the letter. Anyway it was marching orders for me. I soon packed up and got nearer my work, sworn in at St. James’s. I was served out with my kit, and now, I hope, I shall have the honour of being actively connected with the Service till the end of my days.’ Miller died at Yeovil, Somerset, on 20 November 1915. Sold with copied discharge papers and article from The Green Tiger.

Five: Leading Seaman W. Covington, Royal Navy East and West Africa 1887-1900, 1 clasp, Gambia 1894 (W. Covington, Ord., H.M.S. Satellite.) suspension repaired; 1914-15 Star (166910, W. Covington, L.S., R.N.); British War and Victory Medals (166910 W. Covington. L.S. R.N.); Royal Navy L.S. & G.C., E.VII.R. (166910 Wm. Covington, A.B., H.M.S. Dominion.) suspension virtually detached on last, apart from where stated generally good very fine (5) £240-£280 --- William Covington was born in Bedford on 16 November 1875 and joined the Royal Navy as a Boy Second Class on 26 May 1892. He served in H.M.S. Satellite from 9 January 1894 to 6 August 1897, and was advanced Able Seaman on 4 February 1895. Awarded his Long Service and Good Conduct Medal on 23 November 1908, he was advanced Leading Seaman on 30 May 1911, and remained in service until he was shore demobilised on 5 May 1919.

Five: Stoker Petty Officer F. W. Stevens, Royal Navy East and West Africa 1887-1900, 1 clasp, Benin 1897 (F. W. Stevens, Sto. H.M.S. Philomel.); 1914-15 Star (276320, F. W. Stevens, S.P.O., R.N.); British War and Victory Medals (276320 F. W. Stevens, S.P.O. R.N.); Royal Navy L.S. & G.C., E.VII.R. (276320 F. W. Stevens. Sto. P.O., H.M.S. Leander.) contact marks, generally very fine and better (5) £240-£280 --- Frederick William Stevens was born in Kingstown, Dublin, on 3 November 1874, and joined the Royal Navy as a Stoker Second Class on 13 March 1894. He served in H.M.S. Philomel from 1 December 1894 to 17 March 1897, and was promoted Stoker on 1 August 1896. Advanced Stoker Petty Officer on 1 July 1906, he was awarded his Long Service and Good Conduct Medal on 5 May 1909. Admitted to the Royal Naval Hospital at Plymouth as a ‘dangerous lunatic’ on 31 March 1915, he was invalided out of the service to pension on 5 April of that year.

Four: Saddler Sergeant H. Winton, 21st Lancers, late 3rd Dragoon Guards, who took part in the celebrated Charge at Omdurman, 2 September 1898 Queen’s Sudan 1896-98 (3032. Sad. Sgt: H. Winton. 21/L’crs.); Army Meritorious Service Medal, E.VII.R. (Sdlr: Sjt: H. Winton. 21/Lancers); Army L.S. & G.C., V.R., 3rd issue, small letter reverse (1117. Saddr. H. Winton. 3rd. Dn. Gds.); Khedive’s Sudan 1896-1908, 1 clasp, Khartoum (3023 [sic] S. Serg H. Winton 21st. Lcrs.) contemporarily engraved naming in the usual Regimental style, surname partially corrected on last, good very fine (4) £2,400-£2,800 --- H. Winton served with the 21st Lancers in the Sudan, and is confirmed as having taken part in the famous Charge at Omdurman as part of Captain W. M. Doyne’s “C” Squadron on 2 September 1898. He was awarded his Meritorious Service Medal, together with an Annuity of £10, on 8 July 1910, and died in 1922.

Three: Carpenter’s Mate C. E. Lower, Royal Navy Queen’s South Africa 1899-1902, no clasp (C. E. Lower, Car: Cr: H.M.S. Magicienne); Africa General Service 1902-56, 1 clasp, Jubaland (C. E. Lower, Lg. Car. Cr., H.M.S. Magicienne.); Royal Navy L.S. & G.C., E.VII.R. (341459 C. E. Lower, Carp. Mate. H.M.S. Hood.) light contact marks, generally very fine (3) £500-£700 --- Charles Edward Lower was born in Portsatho, Cornwall, on 16 November 1872 and entered naval service on 15 February 1897. He served in H.M.S. Magicienne between November 1897 and June 1901, during which period he saw promotion to Leading Carpenter’s Crewman in January 1901. Awarded his Long Service and Good Conduct Medal in February 1912, he was shore pensioned in December 1912, but was re-engaged for service in 1917, serving until March 1920.

Four: Driver G. Purcer, Royal Field Artillery Queen’s South Africa 1899-1902, 3 clasps, Cape Colony, Orange Free State, South Africa 1902 (14201 Dvr. R [sic]. Purcer R.F.A.) partially officially corrected; 1914 Star, with later slide clasp (14201 Gnr. G. Purcer. R.F.A.); British War and Victory Medals (14201 Dvr. G. Purcer R.A.) contact marks, polished, good fine and better (4) £180-£220 --- George Purcer was born at Lambeth, Surrey and attested for the Royal Field Artillery at Barrow in Furness on 30 January 1901, at the age of 22. He served in the South Africa during the Boer War and with 29th Brigade, Royal Field Artillery during the Great War on the Western Front from 23 August 1914. Awarded a Long Service and Good Conduct Medal, he was discharged at Woolwich in January 1922.

The remarkable Boer War and triple long service medal group of five awarded to Sergeant J. F. Rowley, Bombay, Baroda and Central India Railway Regiment, Auxiliary Force India, late Cheshire Reserve Brigade, Royal Engineers Queen’s South Africa 1899-1902, 4 clasps, Belmont, Modder River, Orange Free State, Transvaal clasp carriage re-assembled, with unofficial top retaining bar (2214 Sapr. J. Rowley. R.E.); King’s South Africa 1901-02, 2 clasps, South Africa 1901, South Africa 1902 (2214 Sapr. J. Rowley. R.E.); Volunteer Force Long Service Medal, G.V.R. (Corpl. J. F. Rowley 2nd Bn. B.B. & C.I. Ry. Vol. Rifles) officially engraved naming; Territorial Force Efficiency Medal, E.VII.R. (2214 Sapr. J. Rowley. Cheshire (R.B.) R.E.); Efficiency Medal, G.V.R., India (Sjt. J. F. Rowley. 2 B.B. & C.I. Ry. R., A.F.I.) generally very fine (5) £300-£400 --- J. F. Rowley served with the 8th (Railway Company) Royal Engineers in South Africa during the Boer War. He was awarded his Volunteer Force Long Service Medal per Indian Army Order No. 54 of 1917, and his Efficiency Medal per Indian Army Order No. 531 of 1934.

Six: Sergeant G. Adamson, Cheshire Regiment Queen’s South Africa 1899-1902, 3 clasps, Cape Colony, Orange Free State, Transvaal (5939 Pte. G. Adamson, 2/Ches: R.); King’s South Africa 1901-02, 2 clasps, South Africa 1901, South Africa 1902 (5939 Pte. G. Adamson, 2/Ches: R.); 1914 Star, with copy clasp (5939 Pte. G. Adamson. Ches: R.); British War and Victory Medals (5939 Sjt. G. Adamson. Ches. R.); Army L.S. & G.C., G.V.R., 1st issue (5939 Sjt. G. Adamson. Ches. R.) mounted as worn, the Boer War pair later issues, very fine (6) £180-£220 --- George Adamson attested for the Cheshire Regiment, and served with the 2nd Battalion in South Africa during the Boer War, and during the Great War on the Western Front from 12 September 1914. The medal roll for the two Boer War Medals notes that duplicates were issued in 1919; given the fact that the K.S.A. includes the Battalion number it is likely that the medals in this lot are those later issues.

Pair: Piper J. Green, Highland Light Infantry, late Scottish Rifles Queen’s South Africa 1899-1902, 4 clasps, Cape Colony, Orange Free State, South Africa 1901, South Africa 1902 (2448 Pte. J. Green. Scottish Rifles); Territorial Efficiency Medal, G.V.R. (3299492 Pte. J. Green. 7-H.L.I.) the first polished, otherwise nearly very fine or better (2) £180-£220 --- Sold with the following Highland Games prize medals for piping or highland dancing (8): Engraved silver medal, obv ‘Scottish Brigade, Perham Down 1902’, rev ‘Presented by Colonel Robertson Aikman 4th H.L.I.’, named on the edge and on the suspension bar ‘Piper Green 4th S.R.’, with tartan ribbon; 9-carat gold watch fob medal, hallmarked Birmingham 1901, ‘Douglas 1902 S&R J. Green’; 9-carat gold watch fob medal, hallmarked Birmingham 1902, ‘Douglas 1902 Marches J. Green’; Silver ‘Cowal Medal’ watch fob medal (2); Silver ‘Macneal Shield’ watch fob medal (2); Silver ‘Argyll Shield’ watch fob medal, these last five all with Birmingham hallmarks but unnamed.

Four: Regimental Sergeant Major J. P. Hardingham, Middlesex Regiment, late East Surrey Regiment Queen’s South Africa 1899-1902, 2 clasps, Cape Colony, South Africa 1902 (3056 Serjt: J. P. Hardingham. E. Surrey Regt.); British War Medal 1914-20 (G-97411 W.O. Cl.1. J. P. Hardingham. Midd’x R.); Army Meritorious Service Medal, G.V.R., 1st issue (G-97411 R.S. Mjr. J. P. Hardingham. 52/Midd’x R.); Army L.S. & G.C., E.VII.R. (3056 C. Sjt: J. P. Hardingham. E. Surrey Regt.); together with an Army Temperance Association Award of Merit Medal, silver, the reverse officially impressed ‘Cr-Sergt. J. Hardingham 4th. Bn E. Surrey Regt 1904’, light contact marks, generally very fine and better (5) £300-£400 --- M.S.M. London Gazette 3 June 1919. John Percy Hardingham was born in 1872 and attested for the East Surrey Regiment on 17 July 1890. Promoted Corporal on 28 June 1892 and Sergeant on 18 November 1904, he served with the 4th Battalion in South Africa during the Boer War from 19 March to 6 September 1902, and was promoted Colour Sergeant on 24 August 1903. He was awarded his Long Service and Good Conduct Medal on 20 November 1909, and was discharged on 16 July 1911, after 21 years’ service. Following the outbreak of the Great War Hardingham re-enlisted in the Middlesex Regiment, was advanced Warrant Officer Class I, and was appointed Regimental Sergeant Major on 30 July 1915. He served throughout the period of hostilities at home with various Training Reserve Battalions, only proceeding to France in April 1919 (and as such only qualified for the British War Medal). For his services during the Great War his service papers record that he was ‘Mentioned in Gazette Supplement of 24.2.17 for valuable services rendered’, and he was awarded the Meritorious Service Medal whilst serving with the 52nd Battalion. He was discharged on 18 April 1920, after a further 5 years and 77 days’ service. Sold with copied research.

Pair: Orderly W. H. Coultherst, St. John Ambulance Brigade Queen’s South Africa 1899-1902, 1 clasp, Natal (1005 Ordly: W. H. Coultherst. St. John Amb: Bde:); St. John Medal for South Africa 1899-1902 (1005. Pte. W. H. Coultherst. Dalton-in-Furness Div.) minor contact marks to latter, good very fine (2) £400-£500 --- W. H. Coultherst served as an Orderly at No. 15 General Hospital, Natal.

Six: Lieutenant-Colonel J. A. Bosworth, Supply and Transport Corps, who received a scarce Mention in Despatches for the Mahsud Operations of March to September 1917 India General Service 1908-35, 1 clasp, North West Frontier 1908 (Sub. Condr. J. A. Bosworth. S. & T. Corps.); 1914 Star, with copy clasp (Lt. J. A. Bosworth, S. & T. Corps.); British War Medal 1914-20 (Lt. & A. Comy. J. A. Bosworth.); Victory Medal 1914-19, with M.I.D. oak leaves (Lieut. J. A. Bosworth.); Delhi Durbar 1911, silver, unnamed as issued; Army L.S. & G.C., G.V.R., 1st issue (Sub. Condr. J. A. Bosworth, S. & T. Corps.) nearly extremely fine (6) £400-£500 --- James Albert Bosworth was born in Birmingham on 21 January 1873 and attested there for the Seaforth Highlanders on 21 September 1891. He transferred to the Royal Highlanders on 31 July 1896, and then to the Indian Unattached List on 1 December 1896, before being posted to the Commissariat and Transport Department on 30 April 1899. He was advanced Sub-Conductor on 10 March 1904, and served with the Bazar Valley Field Force on the North West Frontier of India from 14 February to 1 March 1908. Throughout his service in India he was often commended for his service and ability as a Warrant Officer. Promoted Conductor on 15 March 1912, he served with the Supply and Transport Corps during the Great War on the Western Front from 13 September 1914 to 29 October 1916, and was commissioned Lieutenant and appointed Assistant Commissary on 3 June 1915. Returning to India, he served with the Waziristan Field Force from 21 May to 27 August 1917, and was Mentioned in Despatches for the Mahsud Operations of March to September 1917 (London Gazette 18 May 1918) - one of only 184 people to be ‘Mentioned’ for this campaign. Appointed Deputy Commissary on 9 January 1925, and Commissary on 1 February 1926, he was promoted to his ultimate rank of Lieutenant-Colonel on 15 November 1927. Sold with copied research. For the recipient’s son’s medals, see Lot 329.

Four: Private C. G. J. Ireson, Durham Light Infantry and Mercantile Marine 1914 Star, with clasp (10629 Pte. G. J. G. Ireson, 2/Durh: L.I.); British War Medal 1914-20 (10629 Pte. C. J. G. Iveson. Durh. L.I.); Mercantile Marine War Medal 1914-18 (Charles G. Ireson); Victory Medal 1914-19 (10629 Pte. C. J. G. Iverson Durh. L.I.) mounted as worn, note differences in initials and spelling of surname (see footnote), contact marks, polished, good fine Pair: L. V. Hide, Mercantile Marine British War and Mercantile Marine War Medals (Lewis V. Hide) very fine (6) £120-£160 --- Charles George Joseph Ireson was born at Croydon, Surrey, in 1890, and attested for the Durham Light Infantry on 15 December 1908. He served with the 2nd Battalion during the Great War on the Western Front from 8 September 1914. He was discharged from the 26th Battalion, D.L.I., on 13 October 1917, aged 27, and was awarded a Silver War Badge, No. 255487. Following his army discharge he saw service in the Merchant Navy, and he died at Croydon in 1964. Ireson appears to have used both Charles and George as a Christian name which will not have helped the official confusion regarding both his initials and his surname which is spelled ‘Ireson’ on the 1914 Star and the Mercantile Marine Medal, ‘Iveson’ on the British War Medal, and ‘Iverson’ on the Victory Medal. Note also the differing initials used, though the service number is consistent on the Great War trio. There are two medal index cards, one for the 1914 Star (Ireson), and another for the BWM & VM (Iveson). His Mercantile Marine medal card refers to him as Charles George Ireson. Lewis Victor Hide was born at Surbiton, Surrey in 1892. His Merchant Navy record card shows that he served in R.M.S. Kenilworth Castle of the Union Castle Line in 1918. He left the Merchant Navy after the War and became a heavy goods railway porter. He died in Crawley, West Sussex, in 1978.

Four: Private M. J. Gilbert, Royal Army Medical Corps 1914 Star, with copy clasp (4781 Pte. M. J. Gilbert. R.A.M.C.); British War and Victory Medals (4781 Pte. M. J. Gilbert. R.A.M.C.); Defence Medal; together with a Stratford-upon-Avon Peace Medal 1945, bronze, with top riband bar, all mounted as worn, edge bruising and contact marks, nearly very fine (5) £100-£140 --- Matthew J. Gilbert attested for the Royal Army Medical Corps and served with the 1st Cavalry Field Ambulance during the Great War on the Western Front from 16 August 1914; his clasp is verified on his Medal Index Card. He was discharged on 11 February 1915, and was awarded a Silver War Badge.

Three: Gunner A. H. Pratley, Royal Garrison Artillery, who died of wounds on the Western Front on 6 July 1916 1914 Star (36415 Gnr: A. H. Pratley. R.G.A.); British War and Victory Medals (36415 Gnr. A. H. Pratley. R.A.) in named card box of issue; Memorial Plaque (Albert Henry Pratley) in card envelope of issue; together with the recipient’s Oxfordshire Education Committee Good Attendance Medal, the reverse engraved ‘H. Pratley 1906-7’, nearly extremely fine (5) £100-£140 --- Albert Henry Pratley was born in Finstock, Oxfordshire and served during the Great War with the 115th (Heavy) Battery, Royal Garrison Artillery in the French theatre of war from 2 October 1914. He died of wounds on the Western Front, 6 July 1916, and is buried in Carnoy Military Cemetery, Somme, France.

Four: Private R. K. Childs, Lincolnshire Regiment 1914 Star (8045 Pte. R. K. Childs. 1/Linc: R.); British War Medal 1914-20, erased; Victory Medal 1914-19 (8045 Pte. R. K. Childs. Linc. R.); Belgium, Kingdom, Croix de Guerre, A.I.R., bronze, good very fine (4) £80-£120 --- Robert Key Childs, a native of Mansfield, attested for the Lincolnshire Regiment and served with the 1st Battalion during the Great War on the Western Front from 13 August 1914. For his services during the Great War he was awarded the Belgian Croix de Guerre (London Gazette 15 April 1918).

A Great War ‘Western Front’ M.M. awarded to Private G. F. Payne, 2nd Battalion, Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry Military Medal, G.V.R. (8337 Pte. G. F. Payne. 2/O. & B.L.I.) light pitting, nearly very fine £200-£240 --- M.M. London Gazette 14 September 1916 Gilbert F. Payne attested for the Oxford and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry and served with the 2nd Battalion during the Great War on the Western Front from 14 August 1914.

A Great War group of three awarded to Engineer Lieutenant-Commander W. A. Horton, Royal Navy, who served as Second Engineer in the Royal Research Ship Terra Nova during Captain R. F. Scott’s last Antarctic Expedition, 1910-13, being presented with his Silver Medal by H.M. the King in 1913. Following the Great War Horton served as Chief Engineer in R.R.S. Discovery and Discovery II, and at the time of his death held the record for the number of Antarctic voyages completed, having spent no fewer than ten seasons, including winter voyages, in the Antarctic 1914-15 Star (Art. Eng. W. A. Horton. R.N.); British War and Victory Medals (Eng. Lt. W. A. Horton. R.N.) minor traces of verdigris to VM, othewise very fine and better (3) £500-£700 --- William Ault Horton was born in Derby on 14 January 1883, and joined the Royal Navy as an Acting Engine Room Artificer 4th Class on 7 June 1904. Advanced Engine Room Artificer Second Class on 12 January 1910, he transferred to the Royal Research Ship Terra Nova for service with the British National Antarctic Expedition on 25 January 1912, and served as Second Engineer of the Terra Nova during Captain R. F. Scott’s final and celebrated Antarctic Expedition. Promoted Acting Artificer Engineer on 1 September 1914, Horton served during the Great War, and was promoted Engineer Lieutenant. Following the cessation of hostilities he was advanced Engineer Lieutenant-Commander and resumed his Antarctic Research Work, spending ten seasons, including winter voyages, in the Antarctic, as Chief Engineer in Discovery and Discovery II from 1925 to 1937. He died in November 1939; at the time of his death he held the record for the number of Antarctic voyages completed. For his services in the Antarctic Horton was awarded the Polar Medal in Silver with clasp Antarctic 1910-13 (London Gazette 25 July 1913), receiving this medal from the hands of H.M. King George V on 26 July 1913. For his services in Discovery and Discovery II 1925-37 he was posthumously awarded the clasp Antarctic 1925-37 in bronze (London Gazette 7 October 1941). Uniquely (presumably owing to an oversight at the time), Horton was issued the clasp only for the second award, rather than being awarded it attached to a separate bronze medal; consequently his silver medal is the only Polar Medal that carries this combination of clasps. Sold with copied research.

Four: Commissioned Engineer J. A. Miller, Royal Navy 1914-15 Star (269885, J. A. Miller, C.E.R.A. 2., R.N.); British War and Victory Medals (Art. Eng. J. A. Miller. R.N.); Royal Navy L.S. & G.C., G.V.R., 1st issue (269885 J. A. Miller, C.E.R.A. 2Cl. H.M.S. Blenheim.) very fine (4) £140-£180 --- John Alexander Miller was born in Edinburgh on 5 August 1877 and commenced his naval service as an Acting Engine Room Artificer Fourth Class in H.M.S. Pembroke II. He was awarded his Long Service and Good Conduct Medal in 1915, and his medals for service in the Great War were sent to H.M.S. Pembroke. He was promoted to commissioned rank of Acting Artificer Engineer from H.M.S. Grasshopper in June 1917, and was promoted to Commissioned Engineer in June 1929. His rank was amended to Senior Commissioned Engineer in April 1949.

Four: Commissioned Gunner W. Cree, Royal Navy 1914-15 Star (185100, W. Cree, P.O., R.N.); British War and Victory Medals (Gnr. W. Cree. R.N.); Royal Navy L.S. & G.C., G.V.R., 1st issue (185100 William Cree, P.O. H.M.S. Blake) traces of lacquer, very fine (4) £140-£180 --- William Cree was born in Edinburgh on 30 September 1878 and commenced his naval service as a Boy Second Class in H.M.S. Northampton on 29 August 1895. Advanced Petty Officer, he was awarded his Long Service and Good Conduct Medal in October 1911, and was promoted Chief Petty Officer in H.M.S. Attentive II in September 1915. Appointed Commissioned Gunner in H.M.S. Thisbe in May 1917, he was paid a war gratuity for service in the Great War to H.M.S. Hecla (Officers section).

Four: Master at Arms F. E. Cornish, Royal Navy, who was Commended by the Commander-in-Chief, The Nore, during the Second World War 1914-15 Star (J.14898, F. E. Cornish, A.B., R.N.); British War and Victory Medals (J.14898 F. E. Cornish. L.S. R.N.); Royal Navy L.S. & G.C., G.V.R., 2nd issue, fixed suspension (M.37125 F. E. Cornish. R.P.O. H.M.S. Benbow.) mounted as worn, somewhat worn with traces of verdigris, therefore good fine (4) £100-£140 --- Frank Elijah Cornish was born at West Ham, Essex, on 5 August 1894 and commenced his naval service as a Boy Second Class in Ganges II on 21 November 1911. His War gratuity was paid to H.M.S. Colombo, and he was advanced Petty Officer in H.M.S. Pembroke I in December 1919. In 1922 he was transferred to become Acting Regulating Petty Officer and was renumbered, and he was awarded his Long Service and Good Conduct Medal in August 1927. He was shore pensioned in August 1934, but was recalled for War service in October 1939 as Pensioned Master at Arms, finally being shore discharged in August 1945. His service record is annotated ‘Commended by C. in C. The Nore’, 4 May 1944.

Four: Master at Arms A. Jackson, Royal Navy, later Royal Air Force 1914-15 Star (182542, A. Jackson, Sh. Cpl. 1, R.N.); British War and Victory Medals (182542 A. Jackson. M.A.A. R.N.); Royal Navy L.S. & G.C., G.V.R., 1st issue (182542 Arthur Jackson, M.A.A. H.M.S. Pembroke.) very fine (4) £100-£140 --- Arthur Jackson was born at Kensington, London, on 16 April 1879 and commenced his naval service as a Boy Second Class in H.M.S. Impregnable on 24 January 1895. Advanced to Ships Corporal First Class in H.M.S. Baccante in September 1908, and was awarded his Long Service and Good Conduct Medal in January 1913. He transferred as Master at Arms to H.M.S. Daedalus (Manston) for service with the Royal Naval Air Service in January 1918, and formally transferred to the Royal Air Force on its formation on 1 April 1918, proceeding to the R.A.F. Observer School at Eastchurch.

Four: Chief Armourer F. L. Cocker, Royal Navy 1914-15 Star (344626, F. L. Cocker, Armr., R.N.); British War and Victory Medals (344626 F. L. Cocker. Ch. Armr. R.N.); Royal Navy L.S. & G.C., G.V.R., 1st issue (344626 F. L. Cocker, Act. Ch. Arm. H.M.S. Implacable) contact marks and edge bruising, nearly very fine (4) £100-£140 --- Frederick Lionel Cocker was born at Ipswich, Suffolk, on 16 October 1881 and commenced his naval service as Armourer’s Crewman in H.M.S. Excellent on 13 November 1901. He was awarded his Long Service and Good Conduct Medal in August 1917, and his medals for service in the Great War were sent to H.M.S. Royalist, with his war gratuity paid to H.M.S. Courageous. He was discharged on reduction of the naval establishment on 21 March 1923.

Four: Chief Engine Room Artificer First Class S. H. Collingwood, Royal Navy, who served in H.M.S. King George V during the battle of Jutland 1914-15 Star (269913, S. H. Collingwood, C.E.R.A.2., R.N.); British War and Victory Medals (269913 S. H. Collingwood. C.E.R.A.1. R.N.); Royal Navy L.S. & G.C., G.V.R., 1st issue (269913 S. H. Collingwood, Ch. E.R.A. 2 Cl. H.M.S. King George V) traces of lacquer, otherwise nearly extremely fine (4) £120-£160 --- Sam Hunter Collingwood was born at Rochdale, Lancashire, on 3 March 1877 and commenced his naval service as an Acting Engine Room Artificer Fourth Class in H.M.S. Duke of Wellington II on 16 October 1899. He served throughout the Great War in H.M.S. King George V, and was present in her during the battle of Jutland, 31 May 1916, being advanced Chief Engine Room Artificer First Class. He was awarded his Long Service and Good Conduct Medal in May 1915, and was paid a War gratuity to H.M.S. Cleopatra. He was shore pensioned on 18 October 1921.

Four: Chief Engine Room Artificer First Class C. Cook, Royal Navy 1914-15 Star (M.778, C. Cook, E.R.A.4., R.N.); British War and Victory Medals (M.778 C. Cook E.R.A.3 R.N.); Royal Navy L.S. & G.C., G.V.R., 2nd issue, fixed suspension (M.778 C. Cook. A-C.E.R.A. 2 H.M.S. Colombo) contact marks and minor edge bruise to last, nearly very fine (4) £100-£140 --- Charles Cook was born in Mayfair, London, on 29 January 1893 and commenced his naval service as a Boy Artificer in H.M.S. Fisgard on 1 January 1909. His war gratuity was paid for service in H.M.S. St. George (Tenders). Post-War he served for two years attached to the Royal Australian Navy, reverting to the Royal Navy in 1922. Advanced Acting Chief Engine Room Artificer Second Class, he was awarded his Long Service and Good Conduct Medal on 28 April 1926, and was ultimately promoted to Chief Engine Room Artificer First Class. He was shore pensioned in January 1933, but was recalled for War service in July 1939, finally being shore discharged in July 1945.

Four: Chief Ordnance Artificer First Class H. Richards, Royal Navy 1914-15 Star (M.7458, H. Richards, E.R.A. 4., R.N.); British War and Victory Medals (M.7458 H. Richards E.R.A. 3 R.N.); Royal Navy L.S. & G.C., G.V.R., 2nd issue, fixed suspension (M.7458 H. Richards C.O.A. 1. H.M.S. Excellent) generally very fine (4) £100-£140 --- Harold Richards was born at Portsmouth, Hampshire, on 1 August 1892 and commenced his naval service as an Acting Engine Room Artificer Fourth Class in H.M.S. Victory II on 6 April 1914. He was paid a war gratuity for service in H.M.S. Iron Duke, and his medals for service in the Great War were sent to H.M.S. Champion. He was awarded his Long Service and Good Conduct Medal in 1929 and was shore pensioned in April 1936. Recalled for War service in October 1939, he was shore discharged in August 1945.

Four: Chief Petty Officer G. Bowden, Royal Navy 1914-15 Star (142765, G. Bowden, C.P.O., R.N.); British War and Victory Medals (142765 G. Bowdwn, C.P.O. R.N.); Royal Navy L.S. & G.C., E.VII.R. (George Bowden, P.O.1 Cl., H.M.S. Defiance.) Star and VM both silver dipped, traces of adhesive to reverses, otherwise generally very fine (4) £120-£160 --- George Bowden was born at Wolborough, Devon, on 10 October 1871 and commenced his naval service as a Boy Second Class in H.M.S. Impregnable on 14 September 1887. He was advanced to Able Seaman in H.M.S. Black Prince in October 1890, and to Petty Officer First Class in H.M.S. Hibernia in June 1900, and was awarded his Long Service and Good Conduct Medal on 21 October 1904. He was promoted Acting Chief Petty Officer in H.M.S. Monmouth in February 1908, and was invalided out of the service on 10 June 1909, but joined the Royal Fleet Reserve on 15 April 1910. Recalled for War service, he was finally shore demobilised on 3 May 1919.

Seven: Chief Petty Officer H. Goodchild, Royal Navy 1914-15 Star (J.19161. H. Goodchild, A.B., R.N.); British War and Victory Medals (J.19161 H. Goodchild. L.S. R.N.); Defence and War Medals 1939-45; Jubilee 1935, unnamed as issued; Royal Navy L.S. & G.C., G.V.R., 2nd issue, fixed suspension (J.19161H. Goodchild. P.O. H.M.S. Fisgard.) mounted as worn, the Great War awards somewhat polished and worn, generally nearly very fine and better (7) £140-£180 --- Harry Goodchild was born in Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, on 21 August 1896 and joined the Royal Navy as a Boy Second Class on 1 August 1912. Advanced Able Seaman on 9 November 1914, and Leading Seaman on 15 September 1918, he served during the Great War in various ships and shore based establishments, and was advanced Petty Officer on 11 September 1921. He was awarded his Long Service and Good Conduct Medal on 28 August 1929, and was promoted Chief Petty Officer on 8 May 1930. Awarded the Jubilee Medal in 1935, whilst on the books of H.M.S. Excellent, he was shore pensioned on 20 August 1936, but was recalled for War service, and served during the Second World War in H.M.S. Excellent.

Four: Chief Petty Officer C. C. Humphrey, Royal Navy, who served in H.M.S. Royal Oak at the Battle of Jutland 1914-15 Star (J.5361, C. C. Humphrey, P.O., R.N.); British War and Victory Medals (J.5361 C. C. Humphrey. P.O. R.N.); Royal Navy L.S. & G.C., G.V.R., 2nd issue, fixed suspension (J.5361 C. C. Humphrey. C.P.O. H.M.S. Birmingham) contact marks, polished, better than good fine (4) £120-£160 --- Cornelius Christopher Humphrey was born at Newington, London, on 11 December 1891 and commenced his naval service as Boy Second Class in H.M.S. Ganges II on 11 September 1909. He served in H.M.S. Royal Oak from May 1916 to August 1918, and was present in her during the Battle of Jutland, 31 May 1916. His gratuity for war service was paid to H.M.S. Coventry. He passed the qualification for Fleet Observer (with the Royal Air Force) in December 1918, being attached to the R.A.F. from 10 August 1918 to 5 June 1919, and was awarded his Long Service and Good Conduct Medal in 1925. He was shore pensioned in December 1931, but was recalled for service in December 1939, finally being shore discharged in September 1945.

Three: Sergeant-Bugler J. W. Donnelly, Oxfordshire Light Infantry Queen’s South Africa 1899-1902, 4 clasps, Relief of Kimberley, Paardeberg, Driefontein, Transvaal (2701 Corl. J. W. Donnelly, Oxford: Lt. Infy.); King’s South Africa 1901-02, 2 clasps, South Africa 1901, South Africa 1902 (2701 Serjt:-Bug: J. Donnelly. Oxford: L.I.); Army L.S. & G.C., E.VII.R. (2701 Sjt: Bglr: J. W. Donnelly. Oxford. L.I.); together with a Burma Rifle Association Medal, silver; a Madras District Medal, bronze; and an Army Temperance Association Medal, with top Excelsior riband bar, good very fine (6) £180-£220 --- John William Donnelly was born in Folkestone, Kent, in 1873 and attested for the Oxfordshire Light Infantry on 29 March 1887. He served with the 2nd Battalion in India and Burma from 21 November 1887 to 6 March 1898; in South Africa during the Boer War from 22 December 1899 to 4 October 1902; and again in India from 22 September 1903 to 27 March 1908. The Regimental Chronicle of 1904 notes that ‘in addition to winning the Aggregate Championship, Sergeant-Bugler Donnelly won the Bengal Presidency Rifle Association Silver Medal, and the Field Glasses presented by Colonel Penno for the best shot amongst British N.C.O.s at 600 and 800 yards.’ He was awarded his Long Service and Good Conduct Medal per Army Order 189 of 1905, and was discharged as a Sergeant-Bugler on 16 April 1908. He died on 26 May 1877. Sold with copied research including a photographic image of the recipient.

Seven: Chief Petty Officer S. Hunt, Royal Navy 1914-15 Star (194229, S. Hunt, P.O., R.N.); British War and Victory Medals (194229 S. Hunt. P.O. R.N.); 1939-45 Star; Atlantic Star, 1 clasp, France and Germany; War Medal 1939-45; Royal Navy L.S. & G.C., G.V.R., 2nd issue, fixed suspension (19422 Sidney Hunt, C.P.O., H.M.S. Erin.) mounted for display, minor official correction to surname on last, very fine (7) £120-£160 --- Sidney Hunt was born in Aveley, Essex, on 9 December 1880 and joined the Royal Navy as a Boy Second Class on 3 June 1897. Advanced Petty Officer on 7 February 1912, he served during the Great War in a variety of ships and shore based establishments. Posted to H.M.S. Erin on 18 December 1919, he was promoted Chief Petty Officer on 1 May 1920, and was awarded his Long Service and Good Conduct Medal on 31 December 1920, being shore pensioned the following year.

Pair: Chief Petty Officer J. Ilott, Royal Navy, a submariner who served with H.M. Ships K1 and E45 during the Great War 1914-15 Star (191730, J. Ilott, P.O., R.N.); Victory Medal 1914-19 (191730. J. Ilott. Act. C.P.O. R.N.) mounted for display, very fine 1914-15 Star (236968, H. Berry, A.B., R.N.); together with British War Medal 1914-20 (K.26229 F. Walters. Sto. 1 R.N.) generally very fine or better (4) £90-£110 --- John Ilott was born in Uppington, Berkshire in May 1880. He joined the Royal Navy as a Boy 2nd Class in January 1897, and advanced to Petty Officer in September 1908. Ilott served with H.M.S. Maidstone (submarine depot ship), October 1913 - September 1915, and with the submarine H.M.S. K1, 1 May - 18 November 1917. On the latter date she collided with K4 off the Danish coast whilst on patrol, and was sunk by H.M.S. Blanche to prevent capture by the enemy. Ilott served with H.M.S. E45, October 1918 - February 1919. He advanced to Chief Petty Officer in January 1919, and was demobilised in July of the following year. Henry Berry was born in Tavistock, Devon in August 1889. He joined the Royal Navy as Boy 2nd Class in August 1906, and advanced to Able Seaman in January 1909. Berry served with H.M.S. Mons (destroyer), July 1915 - April 1918, during which time she served as part of the 11th Destroyer Flotilla at the Battle of Jutland. He was Shore Demobilised in September 1919. Frederick Walters was born in Liverpool in February 1897. He joined the Royal Navy as a Stoker 2nd Class in May 1915, and served with H.M.S. Hyacinth (cruiser), from January 1916 for the duration of the Great War.

Four: Chief Petty Officer L. R. Lilley, Royal Navy 1914-15 Star (172579, L. R. Lilley, P.O., R.N.); British War and Victory Medals (172579 L. R. Lilley. C.P.O. R.N.); Royal Navy L.S. & G.C., E.VII.R. (172579 L. R. Lilley, P.O., H.M.S. Formidable.) nearly extremely fine (4) £120-£160 --- Louis Robert Lilley was born, at Brabourne, Kent, on 25 November 1876 and commenced his naval service as a Boy Second Class in H.M.S. Impregnable on 22 March 1893. Advanced Petty Officer, he was awarded his Long Service and Good Conduct Medal in November 1909. He joined the Royal Fleet Reserve on 20 November 1916 and was shore demobilised in the rate of Chief Petty Officer on 13 March 1919. He subsequently joined the New Coast Guard Force on 8 May 1919, and his medals for service in the Great War were sent to H.M. Coast Guard Station Rosyth.

Four: Chief Petty Officer H. J. Willder, Royal Navy 1914-15 Star (312443, H. J. Wilder [sic], L. Sto, R.N.); British War and Victory Medals (312443 H. J. Wilder [sic]. S.P.O. R.N.); Royal Navy L.S. & G.C., G.V.R., 2nd issue, fixed suspension (312443 H. J. Willder. S.P.O. H.M.S. Columbine.) nearly very fine (4) £100-£140 --- Henry John Willder was born at Great Wakering, Essex, on 18 April 1888 and commenced his naval service as a Stoker Second Class in H.M.S. Acheron on 19 November 1907. He was advanced to Leading Stoker in H.M.S. Swiftsure in December 1914, and Stoker Petty Officer in H.M.S. Intrepid in September 1917. He was awarded his Long Service and Good Conduct Medal in December 1922, and was shore pensioned from H.M.S. Greenwich in November 1929, but was recalled for War service as Pensioned Chief Petty Officer in August 1939.

Four: Chief Petty Officer Cook E. Bick, Royal Navy 1914-15 Star (347853, E. Bick, L.Ck. Mte., R.N.); British War and Victory Medals (347853 E. Bick. L.Ck. Mte. R.N.); Royal Navy L.S. & G.C., G.V.R., 2nd issue, fixed suspension (347853 E. Bick. P.O. Ck. H.M.S. Impregnable) light contact marks and minor edge bruise to last, nearly very fine (4) £100-£140 --- Edwin Bick was born at Bridgenorth, Staffordshire, on 15 December 1888 and commenced his naval service as a Probationer 2nd Cook’s Mate on 26 September 1907, in H.M.S. Vivid I. His medals for service in the Great War were sent to H.M.S. Revenge. He was awarded his Long Service and Good Conduct Medal in 1922, and was shore pensioned in September 1929, but was re-mobilised in August 1939 as a Pensioned Chief Petty Officer Cook.

Six: Chief Petty Officer Cook F. J. Eva, Royal Navy 1914-15 Star (M.6796, F. J. Eva. Ck. Mte., R.N.); British War and Victory Medals (M.6796 F. J. Eva. Ck. Mte. R.N.); Defence Medal; Royal Navy L.S. & G.C., G.V.R., 2nd issue, fixed suspension (M.6796 F. J. Eva. L. Ck. H.M.S. Vivid.); Special Constabulary Long Service Medal, G.VI.R., 1st issue (Frederick J. Eva) mounted as worn, light contact marks, very fine (6) £120-£160 --- Frederick John Eva was born in Falmouth, Cornwall, on 8 October 1894 and joined the Royal Navy as a Cook’s Mate on 13 October 1913. He served during the Great War in H.M.S. Prince George from the outbreak of War to 14 March 1916, and then in various shore based establishments, and was promoted Cook on 19 May 1919, and Leading Cook on 12 April 1924. He was awarded his Long Service and Good Conduct Medal on 10 December 1928, and was promoted Petty Officer Cook on 11 February 1932, and Chief Petty Officer Cook on 15 May 1934. He was invalided out of the service, to pension, on 18 December 1935; he subsequently served during the Second World War as a Special Constable.

Four: Supply Chief Petty Officer W. J. G. Clark, Royal Navy 1914-15 Star (M.7759, W. J. G. Clark, S.S.A., R.N); British War and Victory Medals (M.7759 W. J. G. Clark. V.P.O. R.N.); Royal Navy L.S. & G.C., G.V.R., 2nd issue, fixed suspension (M.7759 W. J. G. Clark. S.C.P.O. H.M.S. Vivid) light contact marks, very fine (4) £100-£140 --- William James George Clark was born at Devonport on 26 January 1894 and commenced his naval service as a Ships Stewards Assistant in H.M.S. Vivid I, on 23 June 1914. He was advanced to Victualling Petty Officer in November 1918, Supply Petty Officer in November 1922, and Supply Chief Petty Officer in December 1925. His war gratuity was paid to H.M.S. Blenheim. He was awarded his Long Service and Good Conduct Medal in 1929, and was shore pensioned from H.M.S. Drake II in June 1936.

Four: Chief Stoker T. L. Hopkins, Royal Navy 1914-15 Star (173567, T. L. Hopkins, Ch. Sto., R.N.); British War and Victory Medals (173567 T. L. Hopkins. Ch. Sto. R.N.); Royal Navy L.S. & G.C., E.VII.R. (175367 T. L. Hopkins, Sto. P.O. H.M.S. Vivid) very fine (4) £120-£160 --- Thomas Lionel Hopkins was born at Avening, Gloucester, on 8 November 1872 and commenced his naval service as a Stoker Second Class in H.M.S. Vivid II on 6 May 1893. He was awarded his Long Service and Good Conduct Medal in May 1908, and subsequently joined the Royal Fleet Reserve, Recalled for War service, he was shore demobilised in November 1919.

Four: Chief Stoker B. C. R. Ingamells, Royal Navy 1914-15 Star (276841, B. C. R. Ingamells, Ch. Sto., R.N.); British War Medal 1914-20 (276841 B. C. R. Ingamella [sic]. Ch. Sto. R.N.); Victory Medal 1914-19 (276841 B. C. R. Ingamells. Ch. Sto. R.N.); Royal Navy L.S. & G.C., E.VII.R. (276841 B. C. R. Ingamells, Sto. P.O. H.M.S. Britannia.) very fine (4) £120-£160 --- Benjamin Charles Robert Ingamells was born at Boston, Lincolnshire, on 16 February 1874 and commenced his naval service as a Stoker Second Class in H.M.S. Victory II on 4 May 1894. He was awarded his Long Service and Good Conduct Medal in May 1909, and was advanced Chief Stoker in H.M.S. Princess Royal, in September 1913. He was demobilised on 4 May 1919.