Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Three: Commander W. St. G. Abbott, Royal Navy

1914-15 Star (Lieut. W. St. G. Abbott, R.N.); British War and Victory Medals (Lieut. W. St. G. Abbott. R.N.) mounted as worn; together with the recipient’s Royal Life Saving Society Proficiency Medal in bronze the reverse engraved ‘W. St. G. Abbott July. 1910.’, in case of issue, very fine and better (4) £120-£160

William St George Abbott was born in Southsea on 4 November 1893, the eldest son of William J. Abbott, who served as Inspector of Machinery in the Royal Navy. Educated at the Royal Naval College, Osborne, Abbott entered service in 1906 and was appointed Midshipman on 15 May 1911. Advanced Acting Sub Lieutenant 15 September 1913, he witnessed early service during the Great War aboard Achilles, Matchless and the submarine C9. Qualified in Torpedo control, he was raised Lieutenant 15 June 1915 and detailed to train cadets and run the mess decks at Vernon. Described as a ‘very good lecturer’, his Officer Service Records note promotion to Commander on 4 November 1933, describing a man of strong technical ability who was well-liked by his subordinates. Retired at his own request, he returned to the staff of Vernon during the Second World War and was later posted for duty at Roedean School, Brighton, on 9 November 1943.

Sold with two fine photographs as a young Midshipman and on his wedding day wearing his awards.