Miniature Medals

A Second World War D.S.M. awarded to Acting Able Seaman Francis Aylott, Royal Navy, for bravery while serving in S.S. Southgate on the Russian Convoy PQ15 in May 1942

Distinguished Service Medal, G.VI.R. (JX.313523 F. Aylott, A/A.B.) extremely fine £500-600

D.S.M. London Gazette 15 September 1942: ‘For bravery while serving in defensively equipped merchant ships.’ Seedies Roll states ‘For services in North Russian Convoy PQ15 in May 1942.’ Able Seaman Aylott was a Gunner aboard the S.S. Southgate.