Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

A 1937 ‘Coronation Honours’ B.E.M. group of seven awarded to Supply Chief Petty Officer W. A. Innes, Royal Navy, who was mentioned in despatches for service on the Malta Convoy in 1942

British Empire Medal, (Military) G.VI.R., 1st issue (C/M37650 William A. Innes); 1939-45 Star; Africa Star, 1 clasp, North Africa 1942-43; Italy Star; France and Germany Star; War Medal 1939-45, with M.I.D. oak leaf; Royal Navy L.S. & G.C., G.VI.R., 1st issue (M. 37650 W. A. Innes. Sy. P.O. H.M.S. Pembroke.), very fine or better (7) £260-£300

B.E.M. London Gazette 11 May 1937.

M.I.D. London Gazette 8 September 1942:
‘For gallantry, skill and seamanship in H.M. Ships... Cleopatra... in a brilliant action against strong enemy forces, which were driven off and severely damaged. This action resulted in the safe passage to Malta of an important Convoy.’