Auction Catalogue

19 June 2024

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Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

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Lot

№ 254

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19 June 2024

Hammer Price:
£120

Pair: Able Seaman J. Brown, Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve
1914-15 Star (CZ. 2683. J. Brown, A.B., R.N.V.R.,); Victory Medal 1914-19 (CZ. 2683. J. Brown. A.B., R.N.V.R.)
very fine

Pair: Able Seaman R. J. M. Marshall, Royal Navy
British War and Victory Medals (J.62790 R. J. M. Marshall. Boy. 1. R.N.)
edge bruising, very fine

Pair: Chief Engine Room Artificer J. O. H. Drury, Royal Navy
British War Medal 1914-20 (M.24881 J. O. H. Drury. B. Art. R.N.); Royal Navy L.S. & G.C., G.V.R., 3rd issue, coinage head (M.24881 J. O. H. Drury. E,R.A, 2, H.M.S. Glorious.) mounted for wear, very fine (6) £80-£100

Robert John McLeod Marshall, a clerk from Glasgow, was born on 7 June 1901. He joined the Royal Navy as a Boy Second Class on 21 November 1916 and served afloat during the Great War in H.M.S. Renown. Advanced Able Seaman on 4 July 1920, he was invalided on 19 April 1943.

John Oscar Harold Drury, from New Cross, London, was born on 10 March 1901. He joined the Royal Navy as a Boy Second Class on 2 January 1917 and served at home in H.M.S. Indus. He was awarded his Long Service and Good Conduct Medal on 4 April 1934 and served in Palestine during the post-War campaign. Appointed Chief Engine Room Artificer on 11 April 1940, he served at home during the Second War and was discharged 25 January 1941.