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№ 339

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14 April 2021

Hammer Price:
£140

Three: Stoker Petty Officer A. Bruce, Royal Navy and Royal Fleet Reserve, who served in H.M.S. Benbow during the Battle of Jutland, 31 May 1916

1914-15 Star (SS.113270. A. Bruce, Sto.1., R.N.); British War and Victory Medals (SS.113270 A. Bruce. S.P.O. N.N.); Royal Fleet Reserve L.S. & G.C., G.V.R., 1st issue (SS.113270 (Dev. B.9142) A. Bruce. S.P.O. R.F.R.) good very fine (4) £100-£140

Alexander Bruce was born in Greenock, Renfrewshire, on 10 March 1892 and joined the Royal Navy on 15 January 1913. He served during the Great War in H.M.S. Benbow from 23 November 1915 to 30 June 1916, and was present in her during the Battle of Jutland, 31 May 1916. He was advanced Stoker Petty Officer on 1 June 1918, and was shore demobilised on 19 November 1919, joining the Royal Fleet Reserve the following day.