Four: Able Seaman W. Docherty, Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve

1914-15 Star (C.328. W. Docherty, A.B., R.N.V.R.); British War and Victory Medals (C.328 W. Docherty. A.B. R.N.V.R.); Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve L.S. & G.C., G.V.R., 1st issue (1/328 W. Docherty. A.B. R.N.V.R. Clyde Div.) nearly very fine (4) £80-£100

William Docherty, a native of Greenock, was born on 6 March 1884. He commenced service in the Clyde Division of the Royal Naval Division on 8 December 1903, and re-engaged in the Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve on 2 July 1905, serving in H.M.S. Resolution. He subsequently served in H.M.S. Baccante and H.M.S. Ocean. In September 1914 he is noted as joining the 3rd Battalion, Royal Naval Division. He was later posted for sea service to H.M.S. Emperor of India, H.M.S. Victory I and H.M.S. Vernon. He was demobilized on 17 February 1919.