Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Four: Temporary Lieutenant (Stores) J. B. Triggs, Royal Navy

1914-15 Star (M.8606, J. B. Triggs, S.S.A., R.N.); British War and Victory Medals (M.8606 J. B. Triggs, L.V.A. R.N.); Royal Navy L.S. & G.C., G.V.R., 2nd issue, fixed suspension (M.8606 J. B. Triggs. Sy. P.O. H.M.S. Carlisle.) contact marks and edge bruising, nearly very fine (4) £120-£160

John Bertie Triggs was born on 30 April 1893, at Devonport, and commenced his naval service as a Supply Stores Assistant in H.M.S. Vivid I, on 15 September 1914. He was advanced to Leading Victualler’s Assistant, H.M.S. Europa, on 28 February 1918, and Acting Supply Petty Officer, H.M.S. Revenge, on 25 September 1923. He was confirmed in the rate of Supply Petty Officer, H.M.S. Mantis (Widgeon) on 25 September 1925, and was awarded his Long Service and Good Conduct Medal in 1929. He was shore pensioned from H.M.S. Drake II, on 14 September 1936, but was recalled for War service in August 1939 to H.M.S. Lucia. He was promoted to the rank of Temporary Lieutenant (Stores) on 11 July 1941, and is listed as serving in H.M.S. Mersey in 1945.