Orders, Decorations and Medals

Board of Trade Medal for Gallantry in Saving Life at Sea, V.R., large, silver (Ernest Saunderson, Wreck of the “Edward and Sarah” on the 8th December 1895) in case of issue, edge bruising and contact marks, very fine £350-400

Skipper Henry W. Willis, Third Hand Thomas Hewett and Fourth Hand Ernest Saunderson, all of the fishing smack Amy, of Yarmouth, rescued the crew of the fishing smack Edward and Sarah, of Yarmouth, on 8 December 1895, their vessel having been abandoned in the North Sea. The sea was very heavy and the rescue was accomplished with great difficulty and risk.

Willis was awarded the Board of Trade Silver Medal for Gallantry and binocular glass; Hewett and Saunderson were each awarded the Silver Medal for Gallantry and a gratuity of £2. Saunderson was presented with his medal at Hull on 24 February 1896.