Four: Colour Sergeant G. T. Norman, Royal Marine Light Infantry, who was discharged dead on 18 August 1928

1914-15 Star (Po. 15674. Cpl. G. T. Norman. R.M.L.I.); British War and Victory Medals (Po. 15674 Cpl. G. T. Norman. R.M.L.I.); Royal Navy L.S. & G.C., G.V.R., 2nd issue, fixed suspension (Po. 15674 G. T. Norman Sgt. R.M.) all housed in a fitted wooden case, edge bruise to last, otherwise good very fine (4) £120-£160

George Thomas Martin was born at Braintree, Essex, on 17 August 1891 and joined the Royal Marines on 21 June 1910. He was promoted Corporal on 29 March 1912 and served during the Great War in a variety of ships and shore-based establishments. He was promoted Sergeant on 17 December 1919, and was awarded his Long Service and Good Conduct Medal, with Gratuity, on 17 August 1925. He was promoted to his ultimate rank of Colour Sergeant on 23 October 1927, but, upon returning to Portsmouth, was seen drunk whilst in uniform and was reported to his Commanding Officer. Fearful of being reduced in rank, and conscious of the shame and disgrace he had brought upon his uniform, he hanged himself on 18 August 1928.

Sold with a the recipient’s Parchment Certificate of Service; a large number of Masonic Documents and other ephemera; and copied research.