Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Four: Able Seaman J. Whitaker, H.M.S. King George V, Royal Navy

1914-15 Star (J.32782, J. Whitaker, Boy.1, R.N.); British War and Victory Medals (J.32782 J. Whitaker. A.B. R.N.); Royal Navy L.S. & G.C., G.V.R., 3rd issue, coinage head (J.32782 J. Whitaker. A.B. H.M.S. Vivid.) polished and worn, therefore fair to fine (4) £120-£160

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

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The dreadnought battleship H.M.S. King George V was launched on 9 October 1911 and was the flagship of the 2nd Battle Squadron at the Battle of Jutland.

John Whitaker was born in Edenderry, King’s County, on 29 January 1899 and joined the Royal Navy as a Boy 2nd Class on 6 November 1914. He served during the Great War in H.M.S. King George V from 21 March 1915 to 17 September 1918, and was advanced Able Seaman on 27 July 1917. He was awarded his Long Service and Good Conduct Medal on 9 February 1932.

Sold with copied record of service.