Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Nine: Leading Seaman H. G. Holcombe, Royal Navy

1914-15 Star (J.13516, E. G. Holcombe, A.B., R.N.); British War and Victory Medals (J.13516 E. G. Holcombe. A.B. R.N.); 1939-45 Star; Atlantic Star, 1 clasp, France and Germany; Pacific Star; Italy Star; War Medal 1939-45; Royal Navy L.S. & G.C., G.V.R., 2nd issue, fixed suspension (J.13516 E. G. Holcombe L.S. H.M.S. Cornwall) mounted as worn, the Great War awards worn, therefore fine, the rest better (9) £140-£180

Ernest George Holcombe was born in South Molton, Devon, on 3 December 1895, and joined the Royal Navy as a Boy 2nd Class on 31 July 1911. He served during the Great War as an Able Seaman in H.M.S. Diligence, and was advanced Leading Seaman on 4 September 1926. He was awarded his Long Service and Good Conduct Medal on 26 January 1929.