Orders, Decorations and Medals

Three: Petty Officer C. J. Searle, Benbow Battalion, Royal Naval Division

1914 Star, with clasp (115564 P.O., Benbow Bttn. R.N.D.); British War and Victory Medals (115564 P.O., R.N.) heavy contact wear, therefore only about nearly very fine (3) £120-150

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Fine Collection of Medals to 'Old Contemptibles' formed by Major Bob Keay.

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Charles Jason Searle joined the Benbow Battalion on 16 September 1914 and was sent to the Depot at Crystal Palace on 2 November 1914. His service record states: ‘From the ledger entries it would appear that he did not accompany the Division to Antwerp’. This differs from the published roll which states that he was present at Antwerp and due the clasp.