The Douglas-Morris Collection of Naval Medals (Part 2)

Captain Kenneth John Douglas-Morris, R.N. D.L.

All who came into contact with Kenneth John Douglas-Morris, known affectionately to Naval Medal collectors from all corners of the globe as 'The Captain' or 'Dougie', never failed to be impressed by his encyclopaedic knowledge of Naval Medals. His enthusiasm for the hobby was legendary, and his unfailing willingness to share with others the results of his extensive research was admired by all who came to know him.

Born in Speen, Berkshire, on 11 April 1919, he was educated at Uppingham School. In 1937 he entered the Royal Navy as an Engineer Cadet aboard the Training Ship HMS EREBUS. On joining the Royal Naval Engineering College at Keyham in 1938 he was promoted to Midshipman (E) and in 1939, whilst studying at the College, to Sub Lieutenant (E). Passing out of Keyham as an Acting Lieutenant (E) in 1942 he was appointed to the Battleship HMS REVENGE, and promoted to Lieutenant (E) in April 1942. He joined the Battleship HMS RODNEY in 1943 and served in her until appointed to the Cruiser HMS DIADEM in 1945 as an acting Lieutenant Commander (E) at the age of 26 years. Whilst serving in these three Capital ships he saw action in the North Atlantic, Arctic...

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