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№ 189

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12 November 2020

Hammer Price:
£120

Four: Chief Stoker R. Webb, Royal Navy

1914-15 Star (278148, R. Webb, Ch. Sto., R.N.); British War and Victory Medals (278148 R. Webb, Ch. Sto. R.N.); Royal Navy L.S. & G.C., G.V.R., 1st issue (278148. Robert Webb. Ch. Sto. H.M.S. Victory.), very fine (4) £80-£120

Robert Webb was born in Romsey, Hampshire, on 28 September 1875, entering naval service on 24 October 1894. Having been appointed Chief Stoker in September 1913, he served as such in H.M.S. Victory II, Hecla and Apollo (Savage) during the Great War, and was awarded his L.S. & G.C. on 8 August 1918.