Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Four: Able Seaman H. Spreadborough, Royal Navy, who served in H.M.S. Canada at the Battle of Jutland, 31 May 1916

1914-15 Star (J,11248 H. Spreadborough, A.B. R.N.); British War and Victory Medals (J,11248 H. Spreadborough, A.B. R.N.); Royal Navy L.S. & G.C., G.V.R., 3rd issue, coinage head (J,11248 H. Spreadborough, A.B. H.M.S. Dauntless) edge bruise to last, polished, nearly very fine, the LS&GC better (4) £80-£120

Harry Spreadborough, an errand boy from Farnham, Surrey, was born on 3 March 1895. Enlisting in the Royal Navy as a Boy 2nd Class, his Great War service included service in H.M.S. Albermarle and H.M.S. Canada, and he served in the latter ship at the Battle of Jutland on 31 May 1916, when she fired 42 rounds. He was awarded his Long Service and Good Conduct Medal on 9 March 1932.