Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

1914 Star, with clasp (SX5/177. F. C. Eastwood, A.B. R.N.V.R. Howe Btn. R.N.D.) nearly extremely fine £120-£160

Frederick Charles Eastwood was born in St. Leonard’s on Sea, Sussex in March 1892. He enlisted in the Eastbourne (Sussex) Division, Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve in September 1910, and was mobilized for service with the Howe Battalion, Royal Naval Division in August 1914. Eastwood served with the Battalion during the Defence of Antwerp, and served in Gallipoli from 29 April 1915. Able Seaman Eastwood was killed in action during the Third Battle of Krithia, 4-6 June 1915, and is commemorated on the Helles Memorial.

Sold with copied service papers.