Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Four: Stoker Petty Officer A. McFarlane, H.M.S. Caroline, Royal Navy

1914-15 Star (280038. A. Mc.Farlane. S.P.O., R.N.); British War and Victory Medals (280038. A. McFarlane. S.P.O. R.N.); Royal Navy L.S. & G.C., E.VII.R. (280038. Alexander Mc.Farlane. Stoker 1Cl, H.M.S. Swiftsure.) good very fine (4) £160-£200

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, A Collection of Medals for the Battle of Jutland.

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The light cruiser H.M.S. Caroline was launched on 29 September 1914 and was part of the 4th Light Cruiser Squadron at the Battle of Jutland.

Alexander McFarlane was born in Perth on 14 February 1875 and joined the Royal Navy as a Stoker 2nd Class on 22 July 1895. He was advanced Stoker 1st Class on 1 July 1906, and was awarded his Long Service and Good Conduct Medal on 13 August 1910. Promoted Stoker Petty Officer on 6 June 1911, he served throughout the Great War in H.M.S. Caroline, and was shore pensioned on 19 November 1919, subsequently joining the Royal Fleet Reserve.