Two World War Two medal groups to two brothers aged 16 and 19 who came from Hornchurch in Essex and who were both killed in action serving with the Merchant Navy. The groups were awarded to. Ordinary Seaman Leonard Freathy who died on 2nd November 1941 aged 16 whilst serving on S. Panty Boy Frederick William Freathy who died on 7th November 1942 aged 19 whilst serving on S. Both brothers are remembered on the Tower Hill Memorial. The 1939-45 Star with ribbon. The Atlantic Star with ribbon. The War Medal with ribbon. There are three original medal envelopes (between the two boxes). Lindenhall was sunk by German U-Boat U-508 40 miles north of Margarita Island in Venezuela. Larpool was sunk by German U-Boat U-208 150 miles south east of Cape Race, New Foundland. Worthy of more research. Please let me know if you need any additional photos or details. Please see my other listings of British and foreign Medals and Militaria. Thanks and kind regards. The item “WW2 Casualty Medal Groups 2 Brothers 16 & 19- Merchant Navy Freathy Essex” is in sale since Thursday, October 31, 2019. This item is in the category “Collectables\Militaria\World War II (1939-1945)\Medals/ Ribbons”. The seller is “harrypitt69″ and is located in Nottingham. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Modified Item: No
- Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
- Country/ Organization: Great Britain
- Issued/ Not-Issued: Issued
- Type: Medals & Ribbons
- Conflict: World War II (1939-1945)
- Service: Navy
- Era: 1914-1945