Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Four: Chief Engine Room Artificer V. G. Howling, Royal Navy, who served in H.M.S. Minotaur at the Battle of Jutland

1914-15 Star (271594, V. G. Howling, E.R.A.2., R.N.); British War and Victory Medals (271594 V. G. Howling. C.E.R.A. 2. R.N.); Royal Navy L.S. & G.C., G.V.R., 1st issue (271594 V. G. Howling. C.E.R.A. 2 Cl. H.M.S. Excellent.) very fine (4) £100-£140

Vincent George Howling was born on 30 July 1878, at Fletcham, Norfolk, and commenced his naval service as an Acting Engine Room Artificer Fourth Class in H.M.S. Pembroke II, on 18 April 1904. He was appointed to H.M.S. Minotaur on 28 May 1912, and was advanced to be Engine Room Artificer First Class on 18 April 1916, serving in H.M.S. Minotaur at the Battle of Jutland, 31 May 1916. He was further advanced to Chief Engine Room Artificer, Second Class, in H.M.S. Cochrane, on 1 July 1917, and was awarded his Long Service and Good Conduct Medal on 20 January 1920. He was promoted Chief Engine Room Artificer, First Class, in H.M.S. Dido (Ready), on 1 July 1922, and was shore pensioned on 17 April 1926.