Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Royal Navy L.S. & G.C., E.II.R., 2nd issue (KX.136589 R. E. Ralph. D.S.M. P.O.M. (E). H.M.S. Loch Ruthven.) very fine £80-£100

D.S.M. London Gazette 2 June 1943.

Raymond Eric Ralph served as a Stoker with the Royal Naval Patrol Service during the Second War, and was awarded the Distinguished Service Medal for services with H.M.T. Fyldea. The latter was employed as a minesweeper, and notable engagements included during the evacuation of Dunkirk in 1940, and shooting down a Ju. 88 off the Norfolk Coast, 30 January 1942. Ralph subsequently advanced to Petty Officer Mechanic and served with the frigate H.M.S. Loch Ruthven.