Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Royal Humane Society, large silver medal (successful) (William Cheesman 3 July 1848) edge nicks and contact marks, very fine £240-£280

‘William Cheesman, the Superintendent of the Bathing Machines at Kemp Town, who during the last season saved the Rev. G. Powell, of Hendcott, near Salisbury, and also Mr. McDonell from drowning: the former of these instances was marked by the greatest courage and perseverance on the part of Cheesman, and accompanied with imminent danger to himself. These facts were fully proved by letters from Mr. Powell and another gentleman, and also by information supplied by the Honorary Secretary.
Resolved that William Cheesman be recommended by this Committee to the Parent Society as eminently deserving the Honorary Silver Medallion.’ (Minutes of the Brighton Branch Society, 28 December 1848 refers)