Four: Able Seaman J. Lightfoot, Royal Navy, who was landed from H.M.S. Sutlej for relief work at Messina in December 1908

1914-15 Star (226165, J. Lightfoot, A.B., R.N.); British War and Victory Medals (226165 J. Lightfoot. A.B. R.N.); Italy, Kingdom, Messina Earthquake 1908, silver, unnamed as issued, edge bruising and minor contact marks, nearly very fine (4) £140-£180

John Lightfoot was born as Lansallos, Cornwall, on 13 December 1887 and joined the Royal Navy as a Boy Second Class on 25 May 1903. Advanced Able Seaman on 28 March 1907, he served in H.M.S. Sutlej from 7 May 1908 to 8 March 1909, and was landed from the ship to assist in the relief work on the occasion of the earthquake at Messina in December 1908. He served during the Great War in a variety of ships and shore based establishments, and was shore pensioned on 12 December 1927, joining the Royal Fleet Reserve the following day. He did not qualify for a Long Service and Good Conduct Medal.