British Campaign and Gallantry Medals

Five: Sergeant J. Shatwell, Royal Marine Light Infantry

Naval General Service 1915-62, 1 clasp, Persian Gulf 1909-1914 (P.O.13167 Pte., R.M.L.I., H.M.S. Proserpine); 1914-15 Star (P.O.13167, Cpl., R.M.L.I.); British War and Victory Medals (PO.13167 Cpl., R.M.L.I.); Royal Navy L.S. & G.C., G.V.R., 2nd issue, fixed suspension (PO13167Sgt., R.M.L.I.) mounted court style for wear, good very fine and better (5) £180-220

Joseph Shatwell was born in Manchester on 21 December 1883. He enlisted into the Royal Marines on 24 September 1903. He was promoted to Corporal on 6 October 1911 and to Sergeant on 30 May 1919. Shatwell served on the light cruiser Comus during June 1915-August 1917, the ship being part of the 4th Light Cruiser Squadron at the battle of Jutland, 31 May 1916. Awarded the Royal Navy L.S. & G.C. Medal in 1921. With copied service papers.