Four: Master at Arms G. H. Newton, H.M.S. Marlborough, Royal Navy

1914-15 Star (277715, G. H. Newton. M.A.A., R.N.); British War and Victory Medals (277715 G. H. Newton. M.A.A. R.N.); Royal Navy L.S. & G.C., E.VII.R. (277715 G. H. Newton, Sh. Corpl. 1Cl., H.M.S. Impregnable.) generally good very fine (4) £160-£200

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, A Collection of Medals for the Battle of Jutland.

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The dreadnought battleship H.M.S. Marlborough was launched on 24 October 1912 and was part of the 1st Battle Squadron at the Battle of Jutland.

George Henry Newton was born in Collyton, Devon, on 10 September 1875 and joined the Royal Navy as a Stoker 2nd Class on 12 September 1894. He was advanced Ship’s Corporal on 1 October 1905, and was awarded his Long Service and Good Conduct Medal on 24 September 1909. Promoted Master at Arms on 1 December 1913, he served during the Great War in H.M.S. Marlborough from the outbreak of War to 31 March 1918, and was shore pensioned on 3 December 1919, subsequently joining the Royal Fleet Reserve.