Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

A Great War ‘North Sea 1917’ D.S.M. group of five awarded to Petty Officer J. W. Lee, Royal Navy

Distinguished Service Medal, G.V.R. (194719. J. W. Lee. P.O., H.M.S. Osprey. North Sea. 20. Oct. 1917.); 1914-15 Star (194719, J. W. Lee, P.O., R.N.); British War and Victory Medals (194719 J. W. Lee. P.O. R.N.); Royal Navy L.S. & G.C., G.V.R., 1st issue (194719. J. W. Lee. P.O. H.M.S. Tyne.) edge nicks, generally very fine (5) £1000-1400

D.S.M. London Gazette 19 December 1917:
‘For services in action with enemy submarines.’

John William Lee served during the Great War in the Royal Navy, and was additionally awarded the Italian Bronze Medal for Military Valour (London Gazette 16 March 1918).