The Douglas-Morris Collection of Naval Medals (Part 1)

Four: 1914-15 Star (Deal 3839-S Pte. R. Fitton, R.M.); British War and Victory Medals (Sgt., R.M.); Army Meritorious Service Medal, G.V.R., Field Marshal’s bust (Deal 3839(S) Sjt. R. Fitton, R.M. Med. Unit) good very fine and rare (4)

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Douglas-Morris Collection of Naval Medals.

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London Gazette 22 February 1919 ‘In recognition of valuable services rendered with the armies in France and Flanders.’

The following details were extracted from Admiralty records: “63rd (RN) Division Medical Unit 2nd (RN) Fieid Ambulance. 53840 FITTON, Edmund assisted in removing many wounded from a forward area while under heavy fire. He displayed great courage and devotion.”

Of the 119 M.S.M.’s of this type only 5 were awarded to the Royal Marine Medical Unit.