Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Four: Able Seaman R. Hill, Royal Navy

1914-15 Star (223197, R. Hill, A.B., R.N.); British War and Victory Medals (223197 R. Hill. A.B. R.N.); Royal Fleet Reserve L.S. & G.C., G.V.R., 1st issue (223197 (Ch. B. 9606). R. Hill. A.B. R.F.R.) mounted for display, very fine (4) £100-£140

Rowland Hill was born in Stratford, Essex in February 1886. He joined the Royal Navy as a Boy 2nd Class in October 1902, and advanced to Able Seaman in September 1905. Hill transferred to the Royal Fleet Reserve in April 1913, and he served with H.M.S. Euryalus (cruiser) in the Dardanelles, and the Royal Naval Depot Port Said.

Hill subsequently served with H.M. Ships Osiris and Repulse, before being demobilised in June 1921.