Four: Petty Officer G. N. Hatch, Royal Navy

1914-15 Star (J. 20283, G. N. Hatch, A.B., R.N.); British War and Victory Medals (20283 G. N. Hatch. L.S. R.N.); Royal Navy L.S. & G.C., G.V.R., 3rd issue, coinage head (J. 20283 G. N. Hatch. P.O. H.M.S. Cornwall.) nearly very fine (4) £100-£140

George Norman Hatch was born in Hawkhurst, Kent, on 6 August 1896 and joined the Royal Navy as a Boy Second Class on 5 September 1912. He served during the Great War in a variety of ships and shore based establishments, including H.M.S. Royal Sovereign from 18 April 1916 to 30 September 1917, and was advanced Leading Seaman on 1 November 1918. He was promoted Petty Officer on 15 February 1928, and was awarded his Long Service and Good Conduct Medal on 6 June 1935, prior to being shore pensioned on 1 September 1936.