Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Four: Leading Stoker C. Rye, Royal Navy

1914-15 Star (K. 6313, C. Rye, Sto. 1., R.N.); British War and Victory Medals (K. 6343 C. Rye. L. Sto. R.N.); Royal Navy L.S. & G.C., G.V.R., 2nd issue, fixed suspension (K. 6313 C. Rye, L. Sto. H.M.S. Benbow.) mounted as worn, polished and worn, therefore good fine (4) £100-£140

Charles Rye was born in Wingham, Kent, on 25 November 1891 and joined the Royal Navy as a Stoker Second Class on 7 April 1910. He served during the Great War in a variety of ships and shore based establishments, and was advanced Leading Stoker on 1 October 1918. He was awarded his Long Service and Good Conduct Medal on 13 January 1925.