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Ww2 Mercantile Marine Killed In Action Medals Capt George O. B. E From Fishguard

Ww2 Mercantile Marine Killed In Action Medals Capt George O. B. E From Fishguard

Ww2 Mercantile Marine Killed In Action Medals Capt George O. B. E From Fishguard

Ww2 Mercantile Marine Killed In Action Medals Capt George O. B. E From Fishguard

Ww2 Mercantile Marine Killed In Action Medals Capt George O. B. E From Fishguard

Ww2 Mercantile Marine Killed In Action Medals Capt George O. B. E From Fishguard

Ww2 Mercantile Marine Killed In Action Medals Capt George O. B. E From Fishguard

Ww2 Mercantile Marine Killed In Action Medals Capt George O. B. E From Fishguard

Ww2 Mercantile Marine Killed In Action Medals Capt George O. B. E From Fishguard

Ww2 Mercantile Marine Killed In Action Medals Capt George O. B. E From Fishguard

Ww2 Mercantile Marine Killed In Action Medals Capt George O. B. E From Fishguard

Ww2 Mercantile Marine Killed In Action Medals Capt George O. B. E From Fishguard

Ww2 Mercantile Marine Killed In Action Medals Capt George O. B. E From Fishguard

Ww2 Mercantile Marine Killed In Action Medals Capt George O. B. E From Fishguard

Ww2 Mercantile Marine Killed In Action Medals Capt George O. B. E From Fishguard

Ww2 Mercantile Marine Killed In Action Medals Capt George O. B. E From Fishguard

Ww2 Mercantile Marine Killed In Action Medals Capt George O. B. E From Fishguard

Ww2 Mercantile Marine Killed In Action Medals Capt George O. B. E From Fishguard

Ww2 Mercantile Marine Killed In Action Medals Capt George O. B. E From Fishguard

Ww2 Mercantile Marine Killed In Action Medals Capt George O. B. E From Fishguard

Ww2 Mercantile Marine Killed In Action Medals Capt George O. B. E From Fishguard

Ww2 Mercantile Marine Killed In Action Medals Capt George O. B. E From Fishguard

Ww2 Mercantile Marine Killed In Action Medals Capt George O. B. E From Fishguard

Ww2 Mercantile Marine Killed In Action Medals Capt George O. B. E From Fishguard

A Second War O. Group of five medals awarded to Captain J. George, Mercantile Marine, who was awarded the O. For his services when his vessel, the S. Devis, was attacked in 1941, and was subsequently killed in action during a further attack on 21 November 1943. (Civil) Officers 2nd type breast badge, silver-gilt. The WW2 campaign awards all later engraved’Capt. With named Ministry of Transport condolence slip. London Gazette 17 March 1942: Captain John Henry George, Master. He showed high qualities of determination and seamanship. John Henry George born in Fishguard, Cardiganshire, in 1882, and first went to sea in September 1900. During the Second World War he was Master of the M. He was awarded the O. For his services when his vessel was attacked by hostile aircraft on 2 April 1941, whilst transporting stores and troops, both British and Australian. Captain George subsequently received personal congratulations from the Commander-in-Chief Mediterranean, Admiral A. Devis eventually reached Alexandria and sailed to India for repairs. In November 1943, Captain George was again Master of S. Devis, sailing in convoy to his home port of Liverpool, in November 1943. Ominously, he writes in the last entry of his journal on 17 November:’For three days now there has been a Jerry reconnaissance plane around having a look at us. Today he had a damn good look too. We could see him circling round the convoy taking tab of all. We haven’t seen a plane of ours for three days. Can’t understand where they are. They must know that we are being shadowed and one would think there would be some round now. There was a Sub in the vicinity too but luckily (touch wood) there has been no attack yet but I would not be a bit surprised if we don’t get an attack in one form or another later. The attack came four days later, on 21 November, when 25 long range He-177 bombers set out to attack the convoy. Twenty reached the target, three being shot down and another two driven off, but not before they had released 40 Hs-293 glider bombs, sinking the freighter Marsa and damaging the S. Devis, amongst whose casualties was Captain George, killed. He was subsequently buried at sea and is recorded by name in the Merchant Navy Roll of Honour. Everything in the photographs is included in the sale. This item is a fixed price listing so no offers will be accepted. Please keep checking back in the coming months to see new items listed every week. Please use the images on this listing to show a reflection of the condition of this item both using the standard image and the enlarge function to see item close up. We are conscious to continue making strides forward in using packaging products that are recycled or of high recyclable content. This item is in the category “Collectables\Militaria\World War II (1939-1945)\Medals/ Ribbons”. The seller is “aaronjonesmilitaria” and is located in this country: GB. This item can be shipped to United Kingdom, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Republic of Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Australia, United States, Bahrain, Canada, Japan, New Zealand, China, Israel, Hong Kong, Norway, Indonesia, Malaysia, Mexico, Singapore, South Korea, Switzerland, Taiwan, Bangladesh, Bermuda, Bolivia, Barbados, Brunei Darussalam, Cayman Islands, Egypt, Guernsey, Gibraltar, Guadeloupe, French Guiana, Iceland, Jersey, Jordan, Cambodia, Liechtenstein, Sri Lanka, Macau, Monaco, Maldives, Martinique, Nicaragua, Oman, Pakistan, Paraguay, Reunion, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, United Arab Emirates, Bahamas, Colombia, Jamaica, Kuwait, Panama, Philippines, Qatar, Chile.
  • Type: Medals & Ribbons
  • Issued/ Not-Issued: Issued
  • Conflict: World War II (1939-1945)
  • Era: 1914-1945
  • Country/ Organization: Great Britain
  • Service: Marines
  • Theme: Militaria
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
  • Modified Item: No

WW1 + WW2 Mercantile Marine + Sons Torpedo Badge + Medals Petts

WW1 + WW2 Mercantile Marine + Sons Torpedo Badge + Medals Petts

WW1 + WW2 Mercantile Marine + Sons Torpedo Badge + Medals Petts

WW1 + WW2 Mercantile Marine + Sons Torpedo Badge + Medals Petts

WW1 + WW2 Mercantile Marine + Sons Torpedo Badge + Medals Petts

WW1 + WW2 Mercantile Marine + Sons Torpedo Badge + Medals Petts

These medals were awarded to Assistand Pantryman 905103 William James Petts. They came with the rare Torpedo Badge and what i presume are his sons World War Two medals R. Please view all photos as they form an integral part of the item description. Please be sure to add me to your favorites list. All costs are in GBP (Pounds Sterling). We make every effort to provide a fair and accurate description of the condition of items offered for sale. Some kind ebayer sent me the following. William Ferguson changed his number later on. The battalion was now to conduct the first of many active patrols that would gather intelligence as to the defence of the enemy’s positions. On the night of the 24th July, Second-Lieutenant Herbert John Greenwood crossed No Man’s Land to reconnoiter an enemy position located at Trench Map reference. Roughly south of the village of Riencourt-les-Cagnicourt and to the south-east of a position known as. On his return Greenwood reported that the position was held by the enemy. As the battalion was about to be relieved once again, no further patrol activity was carried out for the remainder of the month. During the night of the 27th the battalion were once again relieved by the 2/7th West Yorkshire’s, this being completed by 1.30 a. Once again this was not carried out without incident as 3 Other Ranks were killed; Privates Herbert Benson, 203726, William Ferguson, 306442 and Thomas Clegg, 17/1665 with 1 O/R wounded. The battalion were now disposed as follows; 2 Companies in. (Igri Corner, a forward dump to the north-west of Noreuil), 1/2 Company located at the. And 1/2 Company located at Vaulx-Vraucourt. Battalion Headquarters was to be established at the latter place. Working and wiring parties continued with a major focus of the work being the construction of dug outs and the construction of a new trench in trench map reference. As the month of July drew to a close the weather remained hot with occasional heavy thunderstorms. A new draft of men was soon to arrive. In this draft would be one soldier returning to the front that he had left behind in September 1916. A lad from Wetherby name of John Willie Pratt. The item “WW1 + WW2 Mercantile Marine + Sons Torpedo Badge + Medals Petts” is in sale since Friday, September 14, 2018. This item is in the category “Collectables\Militaria\World War I (1914-1918)\Medals/ Ribbons”. The seller is “domineyeffect” and is located in Poole. This item can be shipped worldwide.
  • Featured Refinements: 1914 Star
  • Country/ Organization: Great Britain
  • Issued/ Not-Issued: Issued
  • Type: Medals & Ribbons
  • Conflict: World War I (1914-1918)
  • Service: Navy
  • Era: 1914-1945

WW1 mercantile & other medals, badges, certificate, photos, ephemera + Ost family

WW1 mercantile & other medals, badges, certificate, photos, ephemera + Ost family

WW1 mercantile & other medals, badges, certificate, photos, ephemera + Ost family

WW1 mercantile & other medals, badges, certificate, photos, ephemera + Ost family

WW1 mercantile & other medals, badges, certificate, photos, ephemera + Ost family

WW1 mercantile & other medals, badges, certificate, photos, ephemera + Ost family

WW1 mercantile & other medals, badges, certificate, photos, ephemera + Ost family

WW1 mercantile & other medals, badges, certificate, photos, ephemera + Ost family

WW1 mercantile & other medals, badges, certificate, photos, ephemera + Ost family

WW1 mercantile & other medals, badges, certificate, photos, ephemera + Ost family

WW1 mercantile & other medals, badges, certificate, photos, ephemera + Ost family

WW1 mercantile & other medals, badges, certificate, photos, ephemera + Ost family

WW1 mercantile & other medals, badges, certificate, photos, ephemera + Ost family

WW1 mercantile & other medals, badges, certificate, photos, ephemera & more – Ost family. This is a collection of mainly military items belonging to a father & son which covers WW1 & WW2 although most of the items belong to the father. Although I have not researched the family, I have discovered the following information from the contents of this collection: Alfred James OST was born in 1871 on the Isle of Sheppey, Kent. He qualified as a master mariner and spent his working life on the sea. He died in 1944 and was buried at sea on the request of his son – letter describing the burial is included. This is a list of all the items included in this sale. Most of them were Alfred’s, some were his son’s Alfred Arthur Ost – who appeared to call himself Arthur. The photos and ephemera involve both of them and the wider family. A small attache case (catch missing) which contains:A union flag with’British Made’ printed in one corner – loose threads, some tears, some holes quite dirty. A mercantile marine medal & war medal both stamped’Alfred J. Ost together with related paperwork. WW2 defence and war medals in box with paperwork for A. WW1 period wristwatch with no strap or winder. A Hudson’s patent whistle’The Thunderer’ – very well worn with hardly any original silver finish on the surface. Top and bottom sections of a cardboard box for an’Iver Johnson’ revolver handgun. The original’Certificate of Competence as Master’ to Alfred James Ost dated 1904 printed on fabric both sides. A’John Bull self filling safety’ pen with 14 ct gold nib – crack around part of the lid. A blue & white enamel badge’On War Service 1915′ with’6049′ and’Gaunt, London’ stamped on back. A sheet of 12 unused large gilt brass buttons and a sheet of 12 unused small gilt brass buttons all identical with’Bullard King & Co’ round the edge and a pennant in the centre with’BK&Co. A padded fabric cap badge with gold braid leaves surrounding a pennant with’BK & Co’ in the centre. Original label on the back’Harvey’s Suit 17, London Street EC. A pair of unused arm bands with four bars of gold thread. RAF cap badge with one lug missing on back, Royal Artillery sweetheart brooch with blue enamel & a full size R. Cap badge with slider. Alfed James Ost’s marriage certificate dated 1910. An envelope containing photo negatives (appear to be family orientated) and about 50 photographs including Alfred James as a boy, at least one during his career and many of him and his family during retirement. An autograph book with’Arthur Alfred Ost’ on the inside cover – contains a couple of good sketches. A quanity of ephemera which appears to be relating to wills, bequests etc. There is a letter from Alfred which he wrote (or typed) on VE day from Barton Stacey camp in which he explains why leave is cancelled (amongst other things). All the items fit inside the case which is 11.25″ wide, 7.75″ deep and just under 3 high (285mm x 195mm x 72mm). Please be aware that although this is a smoke free home, some of these items have a musty or stale smoke smell. The item “WW1 mercantile & other medals, badges, certificate, photos, ephemera + Ost family” is in sale since Tuesday, November 08, 2016. This item is in the category “Collectables\Militaria\World War I (1914-1918)\Medals/ Ribbons”. The seller is “trinketorium” and is located in Wimborne. This item can be shipped worldwide.
  • Type: mercantile & other medals, badges, photos & docs
  • Era: 1914-1945
  • Conflict: World War I (1914-1918)