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U-boat Ww1 & 2 Distinguished Service X & Bar Medal Group Commodore Macrae Dsc

U-boat Ww1 & 2 Distinguished Service X & Bar Medal Group Commodore Macrae Dsc

U-boat Ww1 & 2 Distinguished Service X & Bar Medal Group Commodore Macrae Dsc

U-boat Ww1 & 2 Distinguished Service X & Bar Medal Group Commodore Macrae Dsc

U-boat Ww1 & 2 Distinguished Service X & Bar Medal Group Commodore Macrae Dsc

U-boat Ww1 & 2 Distinguished Service X & Bar Medal Group Commodore Macrae Dsc

U-boat Ww1 & 2 Distinguished Service X & Bar Medal Group Commodore Macrae Dsc

U-boat Ww1 & 2 Distinguished Service X & Bar Medal Group Commodore Macrae Dsc

U-boat Ww1 & 2 Distinguished Service X & Bar Medal Group Commodore Macrae Dsc

U-boat Ww1 & 2 Distinguished Service X & Bar Medal Group Commodore Macrae Dsc

U-boat Ww1 & 2 Distinguished Service X & Bar Medal Group Commodore Macrae Dsc

U-boat Ww1 & 2 Distinguished Service X & Bar Medal Group Commodore Macrae Dsc

U-boat Ww1 & 2 Distinguished Service X & Bar Medal Group Commodore Macrae Dsc

Offered is a scarce Great War D. And Bar group of eight awarded to Captain A. Macrae, Royal Naval Reserve, who won both awards in a short period of time for his actions against enemy submarines whilst in command of Osprey. Distinguished Service Cross G. Hallmarks London 1917, with Second Award Bar, un-named as issued; British War and Victory Medals WITH M. 1939-45 Star; Atlantic Star; Defence and War Medals 1939-45; Royal Naval Reserve Decoration, G. All medals un named as issued except the British War and Victory medals which are impressed named LIUET. Comes with copy service papers, London Gazettes, photograph and newspaper articles. There were only 91 D. & Bars awarded for the Great War. Commodore Alexander Beaton MacRae, was born on the 13/8/1884 at Stornoway, Lewis. His father was a fisherman who unfortunately drowned off the coast of Ness when the boat was swept under in a heavy swell, Alexander was 6 months old at the time. An only child he was raised by his mother who struggled financially. As a teenager, he was taught navigation in night classes by the wife of the local priest, a valuable skill in a fishing community. WW1: Following the outbreak of the war he enlisted with the Royal Navy Reserve on the 16/11/1914, he was posted as the 1. Lieutenant to the H. Coquette (D class destroyer) which was part of the Nore Local Flotilla based at Sheerness. She was sunk on the 7 /3/1916 at the entrance to Black Deep off the East Coast near Harwich after striking a mine laid by the German submarine UC-10 with the loss of 22 crewmembers including the captain. MacRae was one of the 40 survivors. Posted as commander to T. B 112 on 3/4/ 1916 and promoted Lieutenant 1/11/1916. S Osprey as commander 29/5/1917 22/11/1917 & 8/7/1918 8/1/1919. S Osprey (destroyer) was deployed to the North Channel patrol and based at Larne, Ireland. Her deployment included anti-submarine and counter-mining patrols as well as contraband enforcement. On the 8/6/1917 he was found responsible for the grounding of the Osprey in Lerwick harbour but received a letter of appreciation from the Admiralty for Attacking enemy submarines 8/8/1917. He was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross for attacking an enemy submarine 20/10/1917 and the bar for similar action a month later. His biography credits him with the sinking of the two submarines. He demobilised January 1919 only to re-join in 1939 and was promoted to Commodore. His biography states that he was the Commodore in charge of the largest convoy to cross the Atlantic, some 60 ships. HX300 was 166 ships Post war he was the Kings Harbour Master at Stranraer until his final retirement. We list militaria and coins weekly. We provide quality mounted medals, badges and historical research. We can mount your miniature or full size medals, ribbon bars or supply replacement ribbons or badges. We can also conduct military research on your behalf and value cherished objects with a current market or insured value. We run two specialist military auctions per year. Items are accurately described & photographed. Additional costs for this standard service will be added for this service based on publicly available Australia Post rates. Please note, these items are located and will be posted from Australia. We appreciate fair feedback from you once you receive the item. We aim to give you, the customer our best customer service. The item “U-BOAT WW1 & 2 DISTINGUISHED SERVICE X & BAR MEDAL GROUP COMMODORE MACRAE DSC” is in sale since Tuesday, September 14, 2021. This item is in the category “Collectables\Militaria\1914 – 1918 (WWI)”. The seller is “jb_military_antiques_14″ and is located in 2/135 Russell St, Morley, Perth, WA. This item can be shipped worldwide.
  • Modified Item: No
  • Campaign: World War I
  • Theme: Militaria
  • Product Type: Medals
  • Original/Reproduction: Original
  • Era: 1910s
  • Country: Britain

Ww1 U-boat Attack Royal Navy Killed In Action Medals 75516 J Palmer Hms Vernon

Ww1 U-boat Attack Royal Navy Killed In Action Medals 75516 J Palmer Hms Vernon

Ww1 U-boat Attack Royal Navy Killed In Action Medals 75516 J Palmer Hms Vernon

Ww1 U-boat Attack Royal Navy Killed In Action Medals 75516 J Palmer Hms Vernon

Ww1 U-boat Attack Royal Navy Killed In Action Medals 75516 J Palmer Hms Vernon

Ww1 U-boat Attack Royal Navy Killed In Action Medals 75516 J Palmer Hms Vernon

Ww1 U-boat Attack Royal Navy Killed In Action Medals 75516 J Palmer Hms Vernon

Ww1 U-boat Attack Royal Navy Killed In Action Medals 75516 J Palmer Hms Vernon

Ww1 U-boat Attack Royal Navy Killed In Action Medals 75516 J Palmer Hms Vernon

Ww1 U-boat Attack Royal Navy Killed In Action Medals 75516 J Palmer Hms Vernon

Ww1 U-boat Attack Royal Navy Killed In Action Medals 75516 J Palmer Hms Vernon

Ww1 U-boat Attack Royal Navy Killed In Action Medals 75516 J Palmer Hms Vernon

Ww1 U-boat Attack Royal Navy Killed In Action Medals 75516 J Palmer Hms Vernon

Offered is a Royal Navy, killed in action medal group to Chief Petty Officer J. Genista was torpedoed and sunk by the. German submarine U-57, 26th february 1916. 1914 15 Star, impressed named 75516 J. British War and Victory Medals, impressed named 175516 J. Naval Long Service and Good Conduct Medal (Edward VII), impressed named 175516 JOSEPH PALMER. Period swing mounted; miniature 1914 15 medal trio, swing mounted; brass Princess Mary Tin with original Christmas card and original period print Princess Mary and corresponding envelope; original Admiralty medal award document dated 30/11/1923. Comes with copys service records, medal roll, Commonwealth War Graves certificates and newspaper articles. Chief Petty Officer Joseph Palmer was born on the 2. June 1878 at Barking, Essex. He enlisted into the Royal Navy as a Boy 2. Class on the 12/8/1893 and progressed through the ranks to Petty Officer 1. Class by October 1903. HMS Hindustan (London-class pre-dreadnought battleship) 15/5/1912 7/9/1915. She arrived at Malta on 27 November 1912 and subsequently participated in a blockade by an international force of Montenegro and in an occupation of Scutari. Arabis-class minesweeping sloop launched on 26 February 1916 and sunk by the German submarine U-57, 23 October 1916. Of the 85 Officers and men, only 12 survived. He is commemorated at the Portsmouth Naval Memorial. From the Admiralty: On October 23, the Queenstown sloop Genista was on patrol some 120 miles west from Cape Clear. At 4.15 p. She had met the Leyland S. Alexandrian, homeward bound, and was escorting her in. At about 6.20 p. The Alexandrian turned and a torpedo fired at her just missed astern. She sent out a signal at 6.30 p. And Admiral Bayly at once ordered the sloops Camellia and Zinnia to proceed to the spot. The Zinnia arrived at 10.30 p. Admiral Bayly, knowing the difficulty sloops had in picking up a position, put to sea himself in the Adventure at 10.30 p. And arrived on the spot at 10 a. A strong south-south-east wind was blowing with a tumbling sea. At about 10.45 a. A Carley raft was seen and 12 survivors of the Genista were picked up from four rafts. After 16 hours exposure they were all cheery and wanted only sleep and warmth. We list militaria and coins weekly. We provide quality mounted medals, badges and historical research. We can mount your miniature or full size medals, ribbon bars or supply replacement ribbons or badges. We can also conduct military research on your behalf and value cherished objects with a current market or insured value. We run two specialist military auctions per year. Items are accurately described & photographed. Additional costs for this standard service will be added for this service based on publicly available Australia Post rates. Please note, these items are located and will be posted from Australia. We appreciate fair feedback from you once you receive the item. We aim to give you, the customer our best customer service. The item “WW1 U-BOAT ATTACK ROYAL NAVY KILLED IN ACTION MEDALS 75516 J PALMER HMS VERNON” is in sale since Wednesday, July 14, 2021. This item is in the category “Collectables\Militaria\1914 – 1918 (WWI)”. The seller is “jb_military_antiques_14″ and is located in 2/135 Russell St, Morley, Perth, WA. This item can be shipped worldwide.
  • Modified Item: No
  • Campaign: World War I
  • Theme: Militaria
  • Product Type: Medals
  • Original/Reproduction: Original
  • Era: 1910s
  • Country: Britain

Ww1 Ww2 U-boat Action Bem British Empire Medal Group Royal Marine Pensioner Read

Ww1 Ww2 U-boat Action Bem British Empire Medal Group Royal Marine Pensioner Read

Ww1 Ww2 U-boat Action Bem British Empire Medal Group Royal Marine Pensioner Read

Ww1 Ww2 U-boat Action Bem British Empire Medal Group Royal Marine Pensioner Read

Ww1 Ww2 U-boat Action Bem British Empire Medal Group Royal Marine Pensioner Read

Ww1 Ww2 U-boat Action Bem British Empire Medal Group Royal Marine Pensioner Read

Ww1 Ww2 U-boat Action Bem British Empire Medal Group Royal Marine Pensioner Read

Ww1 Ww2 U-boat Action Bem British Empire Medal Group Royal Marine Pensioner Read

Ww1 Ww2 U-boat Action Bem British Empire Medal Group Royal Marine Pensioner Read

Ww1 Ww2 U-boat Action Bem British Empire Medal Group Royal Marine Pensioner Read

Ww1 Ww2 U-boat Action Bem British Empire Medal Group Royal Marine Pensioner Read

Ww1 Ww2 U-boat Action Bem British Empire Medal Group Royal Marine Pensioner Read

Ww1 Ww2 U-boat Action Bem British Empire Medal Group Royal Marine Pensioner Read

Please read all carefully. Kevin was brilliant to deal with, he was very helpful. Great badge, super fast service, thank you. Friendly correspondence and prompt despatch – Thanks. Very nice item, friendly and immediate service. Sorry to all the good ebayers out there that understand this. This saves so much work for me and you. I will always use the most economical insured post. I will have to use a firm such as UPS or Parcelforce. The reason for me writing this, is because all of this takes so much more time and makes so much more work for me when it is incorrectly done. Please leave feedback after you have received your item and are happy with it. I will respond with mine within two weeks. Please also read my other terms and conditions below. Thank you very much for your help and patience it just saves so much extra work! Please use the zoom option on the photos as this forms an integral part of the description. This superb group was awarded to Henry Read who as a Royal Marine Pensionser was awarded the BEM. The group consists of eight medals. The BEM is named to HENRY READ. The pair are named R. READ and the LSGC is named PLY. They come with some copy paperwork and some reprints of him in uniform. A fine and rare group to an unusual rank. PLEASE SEE MY OTHER AUCTIONS. {Next day} {Europe is different than price shown}. I attempt to describe accurately and honestly, including any defects but I cannot know all that you may want/require of a particular item. I will do my utmost to rectify the problem. Otherwise, sales are Final. Please do not worry if by chance your item gets lost in the post, I will do all the chasing up and try my hardest to locate it for you. I send all international parcels by International Signed for post or Parcelforce Worldwide. These services mentioned are all trackable. I will always use the most econimical way of posting. This is because of the unfortunate case of there being some total timewasters out there. The item “WW1 WW2 U-BOAT ACTION BEM BRITISH EMPIRE MEDAL GROUP ROYAL MARINE PENSIONER READ” is in sale since Thursday, January 30, 2020. This item is in the category “Collectables\Militaria\World War II (1939-1945)\Medals/ Ribbons”. The seller is “anotherluckyb” and is located in Poole. This item can be shipped to North, South, or Latin America, all countries in Europe, all countries in continental Asia, Australia.
  • Modified Item: No
  • Country/ Organization: Great Britain
  • Issued/ Not-Issued: Issued
  • Type: Medals & Ribbons
  • Conflict: World War II (1939-1945)
  • Service: Marines
  • Era: 1914-1945