Orders, Decorations and Medals

DISTINGUISHED SERVICE MEDAL, G.V.R. (Cook A. Standen, Irish Sea, 2 Jan. 1918) has been lacquered, otherwise good very fine

D.S.M., London Gazette, 6th April, 1918: ‘The following awards have been approved to the undermentioned men of the British Mercantile Marine, in recognition of zeal and devotion to duty shown in carrying on the trade of the country during the war.’

On 2nd January, 1918, the 'Kingsley' (633 tons) was attacked by a submarine at only 300 yards distance, and fired six rounds in reply. Five of her crew were killed by shrapnel, and four wounded. Her master, Mr. Evan Evans succeeded in bringing her safely to Penzance and was subsequently awarded the D.S.O.