Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

The Great War D.S.M. awarded to Deck Hand A. G. Holt, Royal Naval Reserve, who was decorated for his gallantry aboard the drifter Vera Creina, which ship took two hits from 4-inch shells

Distinguished Service Medal, G.V.R. (D.A. 1005 A. G. Holt, R.N.R., Dk. Hd., R.N.R., “Vera Creina”, Dover Patrol, 14-15 Feb. 1918), contact marks, nearly very fine £1600-1800

D.S.M. London Gazette 15 March 1918:

‘Honours for services in action on the occasion of the raid into the Straits of Dover by enemy destroyers on the night of 14-15 February 1918.’

The original recommendation states:

‘Displayed gallantry and presence of mind in keeping the ship afloat by plugging holes with beds and blankets, when badly holed by two 4-inch shells.’