Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Four: Chief Steward J. Walsh, Royal Navy

1914-15 Star (170648, J. Walsh, O.C.S., R.N.); British War and Victory Medals (170648 J. Walsh. O.S. 1 R.N.); Royal Navy L.S. & G.C., G.V.R., 1st issue (170648 John Walsh, Offrs. Ch. Std, H.M.S. King George. V.), good very fine (4) £80-£100

John Walsh was born in Cork on 6 November 1894, entering naval service on 5 November 1892, and served in H.M.S. Dreadnought between 6 February 1908 and 24 March 1911 as an Admiral’s Steward. Awarded his L.S. & G.C. on 16 September 1911, he was serving in H.M.S. King George V on the outbreak of war, remaining in her until December 1915. He later served in H.M.S. Vivid I and Daedalus, and was demobilised on 2 May 1921.