Four: Chief Stoker H. J. Golden, Royal Navy

1914-15 Star (161294 Ch. Sto., R.N.); British War and Victory Medals (161294 Ch. Sto., R.N.); Royal Navy L.S.& G.C., E.VII.R. (161294 Ch. Sto., H.M.S. Vulcan) good very fine (4) £80-100

Henry John Golden was born in Chatham, Kent on 23 December 1870. A marine fireman by occupation, he joined the Royal Navy as a Stoker 2nd Class in June 1891. He attained the rank of Chief Stoker in October 1904, whilst serving on Victory II. He was awarded the L.S.& G.C. medal whilst serving on the torpedo depot ship Vulcan, July 1905-February 1907. Pensioned shore, he joined the Portsmouth R.F.R. in June 1913. Recalled to active service in August 1914, he served aboard the dreadnought battleship Emperor of India from October 1914 to November 1918 and was present at the battle of Jutland. He was demobilised in March 1919. Sold with copied service details and three copied photographs of H.M.S. Vulcan.