Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Six: Leading Seaman R. W. Beaven, Royal Navy, who was Mentioned in Despatches for his service in H.M.S. King George V

1939-45 Star; Africa Star; Italy Star; Pacific Star; War Medal 1939-45, with M.I.D. oak leaf; Royal Navy L.S. & G.C., G.VI.R., 1st issue (J. 99743 R. W. Beaven. L.S. H.M.S. Malaya.), good very fine (6) £80-£120

M.I.D. London Gazette 1 January 1945.

Seedie’s records this for service in H.M.S. King George V, which was one of the ships involved in the hunt for Bismarck