The Douglas-Morris Collection of Naval Medals

12 February 1997

Lot No 601

Five: Distinguished Service Cross, G.V.R.; Africa General Service 1902-56, 1 clasp, Somaliland 1902-04 (Gunner R. J. Thomas, R.N., H.M.S. Merlin); 1914-15 Star (Ch. Gnr. R. J. Thomas, R.N.); British War and Victory Medals (Lieut. R. J. Thomas, R.N.) good very fine (5)

12 February 1997

Lot No 602

Elven: Distinguished Service Cross, G.V.R.; 1914-15 Star Trio (Lieut. H. C. Legge, R.N.); 1939-45 Star; Africa Star; Italy Star; Defence and War Medals; Delhi Durbar 1911; Jubilee 1935, together with small silver medal for the Prince of Wales’ visit to India 1911-12, the first eleven mounted as worn, nearly...

12 February 1997

Lot No 603

Seven: Conspicuous Gallantry Medal, G.V.R. (L.6027. R. J. Starling, Off. Std. 2Cl. English Channel. 30th July 1918); British War and Victory Medals (L.6027 R. J. Starling, O.S.2. R.N.); Defence and War Medals; Efficiency Medal, Territorial, G.VI.R., with two additional service bars (2217345 Cpl. R. J. Starling,...

12 February 1997

Lot No 604

The unique M.C., D.C.M., M.M. group of seven awarded to Sub Lieutenant C. B. Wheeler, Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve, who was killed in action during the Defence of Singapore 1942 Seven: Military Cross, G.V.R.; Distinguished Conduct Medal, G.V.R. (CZ-2224 P.O. C. B. Wheeler, Nelson Bn. R.N.V.R.); Military Medal,...

12 February 1997

Lot No 605

Four: Military Cross, G.V.R., the reverse inscribed ‘Lieut A. E. Brunning, M.G. Corps, late R.N.A.S. 16 Nov. 1916’; 1914-15 Star (F.1667. A. E. Brunning, P.O.M., R.N.A.S.); British War and Victory Medals (Lieut. A. E. Brunning) together with a bronze plaque crudely engraved with M.C. citation, nearly extremely...

12 February 1997

Lot No 606

Five: Distinguished Service Medal, G.V.R. (204255 E. Haydon, P.O. Oversea Submarines 1914-16) official correction to end of surname; 1914-15 Star Trio (204255 E. Haydon, P.O., R.N.); Royal Navy L.S. & G.C., G.V.R., Admiral’s bust (204255 Edward Haydon, P.O., H.M.S. Maidstone) contact marks, otherwise very fine (5)

12 February 1997

Lot No 607

Four: Distinguished Service Medal, G.V.R. (175440 A. J. Cannon, Mech., H.M.S. Lion); 1914-15 Star Trio (175440 A. J. Cannon, Mech., R.N.) nearly extremely fine (4)

12 February 1997

Lot No 608

Five: Distinguished Service Medal, G.V.R. (148265 J. McElligott, Ldg. Sean., H.M.S. Majestic); 1914-15 Star (148265 J. Elligott, D.S.M., P.O., R.N.); British War and Victory Medals (148265 J. McElligott, P.O.1, R.N.); Naval Good Shooting Medal, G.V.R. (148265 J. Elligott, P.O. 1Cl., H.M.S. Berwick. 1913. 6 In....

12 February 1997

Lot No 609

Four: Distinguished Service Medal, G.V.R. (552S. J. E. Thompson, Motor Driver R.M.A. Service in France); 1914-15 Star Trio (R.M.A.-S-552. M. Dr. J. E. Thompson) good very fine (4)

12 February 1997

Lot No 610

Distinguished Service Medal, G.V.R. (CH.16851 Cpl. F. W. Hemmings, R.M.L.I. H.M.S. Astræa. Cameroons 5-6 Nov. 1915); British Empire Medal (Civil) G.VI.R. (Frederick W. Hemmings); 1914-15 Star Trio (Sgt., R.M.L.I.); Defence Medal, light contact marks, otherwise very fine and better (6)

12 February 1997

Lot No 611

Six: Distinguished Service Medal, G.V.R. (J.19105 C. H. Thomas, Ord. Tel. Gallipoli Opns. 1915-16); 1914-15 Star Trio (J.19105 C. H. Thomas, Ord./L. Tel, R.N.); Defence and War Medals, contact marks, otherwise very fine (6)

12 February 1997

Lot No 612

Ten: The Order of the British Empire, O.B.E. (Military) 2nd type; Distinguished Service Medal, G.V.R. (225290 J. Corby, P.O. Gallipoli Opns. 1915-16); Naval General Service 1915-62, 1 clasp, Persian Gulf 1909-1914 (225290 J. Corby, Lg. Sean., H.M.S. Perseus); 1914-15 Star (225290 J. Corby, P.O., R.N.); British War...

12 February 1997

Lot No 613

Distinguished Service Medal, G.V.R. (198423. D. Flynn, P.O., L. Tanganyika 9 Feb. 1916) good very fine and very rare

12 February 1997

Lot No 614

Five: Distinguished Service Medal, G.V.R. (148718 E. W. Pettingale, Ch. Yeo. Sigs. H.M.S. Mersey); 1914-15 Star (148718 E. W. Pettingale, D.S.M., C.Y.S., R.N.); British War and Victory Medals (C.Y.S., R.N.); Royal Navy L.S. & G.C., E.VII.R. (148718 E. W. Pettingale, Ch. Yeo.Sigs., H.M.S. Euryalus) good very fine (5)

12 February 1997

Lot No 615

Six: Distinguished Service Medal, G.V.R. (118025 R. N. Ritchie, P.O. 1Cl., H.M.S. Andes); 1914-15 Star Trio (118026 R. N. Ritchie, P.O.1, R.N.); Coronation 1902, bronze, named on the reverse (Robt. N. Ritchie, P.O. 2nd Cl., H.M.Y. Osborne); Royal Navy L.S. & G.C., V.R., narrow suspension (R. N. Ritchie, P.O. 2Cl.,...

12 February 1997

Lot No 616

Distinguished Service Medal, G.V.R. (SS115464 C. thirkill, Sto. 1Cl, H.M.S. Julnar 24 April 1916) good very fine and rare

12 February 1997

Lot No 617

Distinguished Service Medal, G.V.R. (S.T.478. J. D. Phillips, Trimr. R.N.R. H.M.S. Dalhousie. Mesopotamia. 1916) good very fine

12 February 1997

Lot No 618

Five: Distinguished Service Medal, G.V.R. (268737 A. F. W. Hughes, C.E.R.A. 1Cl., H.M.S. Duke of Edinburgh. 31 May-1 June 1916); 1914-15 Star (268737 A. F. W. Hughes, C.E.R.A. 2, R.N.); British War and Victory Medals (C.E.R.A. 1, R.N.); Royal Navy L.S. & G.C., E.VII.R. (268737 A. F. W. Hughes, Ch. E.R.A. 2Cl.,...

12 February 1997

Lot No 619

Four: Distinguished Service Medal, G.V.R. (185088 J. J. M. Lawes, P.O., H.M.S. Talbot. German East Africa 1916); 1914-15 Star Trio (185088 J. J. M. Lawes, P.O.2/P.O.1, R.N.) mounted as worn, good very fine (4)

12 February 1997

Lot No 620

Four: Distinguished Service Medal, G.V.R. (217294 S. C. Cubitt, A.B., H.M.S. Severn. German E. Africa 1916); 1914-15 Star Trio (217294 S. C. Cubitt, A.B., R.N.) contact marks, therefore nearly very fine (4)

12 February 1997

Lot No 621

Distinguished Service Medal, G.V.R. (162299 F. P. Mursell, P.O., H.M.S. Swift 20-21 Apl. 1917) edge bruise, otherwise good very fine

12 February 1997

Lot No 622

Distinguished Service Medal, G.V.R. (F.9891 G. Gardner, P.O. Mech. R.N. Armd. Cars. Austria 1st July 1917) good very fine

12 February 1997

Lot No 623

Distinguished Service Medal, G.V.R. (238582 J. T. Timlin, A.B. H.M.S. Forward 9-10 Oct. 1917) very fine

12 February 1997

Lot No 624

Distinguished Service Medal, G.V.R. (D.A.5314 W. Smith, 2nd Hd. R.N.R. H.M.S. “Five” Military Opns. Palestine 1917) good very fine and scarce

12 February 1997

Lot No 625

Five: Distinguished Service Medal, G.V.R. (237371 H. F. A. Shelton, Lg. Sea. R.N. Siege Guns. Flanders 1917); 1914-15 Star Trio (237371 H. F. A. Shelton, A.B./L.S., R.N.); Royal Navy L.S. & G.C., G.V.R., Admiral’s bust, 2nd issue (237371 H. F. A. Shelton, P.O., H.M.S. Curacoa) contact marks and polished,...

12 February 1997

Lot No 626

Three: Distinguished Service Medal, G.V.R. (F.5783 S. A. Jefferies, A.M. 2Gr. R.N.A.S. 1917); British War and Victory Medals (F.5783 S. A. Jefferies, L.M., R.N.A.S.) good very fine (3)

12 February 1997

Lot No 627

Three: Distinguished Service Medal, G.V.R. (J.10029 A. J. Burton, Ldg. Sig. Heligoland Bight. 17th Nov. 1917); British War and Victory Medals (J.10029 A. J. Burton, L. Sig., R.N.) nearly very fine (3)

12 February 1997

Lot No 628

Seven: Distinguished Service Medal, G.V.R. (210040 J. Webb, P.O., Nl. Bde. Zeebrugge-Ostend. 22-23 April 1918); Queen’s South Africa 1899-1902, no clasp (J. Webb, Boy 1Cl., H.M.S. Terpsichore); 1914-15 Star Trio (210040 J. Webb, P.O., R.N.); Coronation 1911; Royal Navy L.S. & G.C., G.V.R., Admiral’s bust...

12 February 1997

Lot No 629

Three: Distinguished Service Medal, G.V.R. (Deal/11264.(S) Pte. A/Cpl. G. E. Hanham, R.M.L.C. Dunkirk. 6 Aug.1918); British War and Victory Medals (Deal 11264-S-Act. Cpl. G. E. Hanham, R.M.) contact marks, otherwise very fine and rare (3)

12 February 1997

Lot No 630

Six: Distinguished Service Medal, G.V.R. (181987 W. Gawler, Act. C.P.O. H.M. Sub. “K-15” 1 July-11 Nov. 1918); China 1900, no clasp (181987 W. Gawler, A.B., H.M.S. Wallaroo); 1914-15 Star Trio (181987 W. Gawler, C.P.O./Act. C.P.O., R.N.); Royal Navy L.S. & G.C., G.V.R., Admiral’s bust (181987 William Gawler,...

12 February 1997

Lot No 631

Four: Distinguished Service Medal, G.V.R. (M.3057 J. W. Rogers, E.R.A. 3Cl. S/M “L.12” Skagerrak 16 Oct. 1918); 1914-15 Star Trio (M.3057 J. W. Rogers, E.R.A. 3, R.N.) light contact marks, otherwise good very fine (4)

12 February 1997

Lot No 632

Four: Distinguished Service Medal, G.V.R. (268553 J. Handley, C.E.R.A. 1Cl., “Marigold” Minesweeping 1918); Africa General Service 1902-56, 1 clasp, Somaliland 1908-10 (268553 J. Handley, Ch. E.R.A. 2Cl., H.M.S. Fox); Naval General Service 1915-62, 1 clasp, Persian Gulf 1909-1914 (268553 J. Handley, Ch. E.R.A....

12 February 1997

Lot No 633

Five: Distinguished Service Medal, G.V.R. (SS.447 F. W. Bull, A.B. “Thistle” East Africa 2-3 July 1918); 1914-15 Star Trio (SS.447 F. W. Bull, A.B., R.N.); Royal Fleet Reserve L.S. & G.C., G.V.R., Admiral’s bust (SS.447 Dev. B 2616 F. W. Bull, A.B., R.F.R.) extremely fine (5)

12 February 1997

Lot No 634

Five: Distinguished Service Medal, G.V.R. (193744 J. V. Thompson, P.O. “Generl Craufurd” Belgian Coast 1 July-11 Nov. 1918); 1914-15 Star Trio (193744 J. V. Thompson, P.O., R.N.); Royal Navy L.S. & G.C., G.V.R., Admiral’s bust (193744 J. V. Thompson, P.O., H.M.S. General Craufurd) the last with official...

12 February 1997

Lot No 635

Five: Distinguished Service Medal, G.V.R. (PO/13348 Sergt. E. C. White, R.M.L.I. Russian Allied Nl. Bde. Sep-Nov. 1918); 1914-15 Star Trio (PO.13348 Sgt. E. C. White, R.M.L.I.); Royal Navy L.S. & G.C., G.V.R., Admiral’s bust (PO/13348 E. C. White, Sergt. R.M.L.I.) nearly extremely fine (5)

12 February 1997

Lot No 636

Distinguished Service Medal, G.V.R. (J.19005 F. W. Cozens, Sig. Caspian Sea 1918-1919) good very fine

12 February 1997

Lot No 637

Five: Distinguished Service Medal, G.V.R. (270827 G. B. Vincent, C.E.R.A. 2Cl. “M.23” Dwina River 1918-19); 1914-15 Star Trio (270827 G. B. Vincent, C.E.R.A. 2/C.E.R.A. 1, R.N.) the Victory Medal erased; Royal Navy L.S. & G.C., G.V.R., Admiral’s bust (270827 G. B. Vincent, C.E.R.A. H.M.S. Attentive II) nearly...

12 February 1997

Lot No 638

Distinguished Service Medal, G.V.R. (J.983 G. F. Tolliday, Ldg. Sea. “Step Dance” North Russia 1919) contact marks, therefore nearly very fine

12 February 1997

Lot No 639

Pair: Distinguished Service Medal, G.V.R. (MB.2429 A. V. Piper, Ch. M.M. R.N.V.R. “C.M.B. 7” Cronstadt Harbour 18 Aug. 1919); British War Medal (M.B.2429 A. V. Piper, M.M., R.N.V.R.) good very fine and rare (2)

12 February 1997

Lot No 640

Military Medal, G.V.R. (TZ-41821 L.S. T. Carter, M.G. Bn. R.N.V.R.) edge bruising, otherwise very fine and scarce