Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

British War Medal 1914-20 (M.B. 1565 N. M. Anderson, R.N.V.R.) good very fine £20-30

Norman Murray Anderson, who was born in August 1897 and by profession an electrician, enlisted in the R.N.V.R. in July 1916 as a “hostilities only” man. Posted to Hermione, an Auxiliary Patrol base on the River Hamble (and later at Cowes), it is clear from his service record that he was similarly employed for the duration of the War, his postings also including the Idaho, another Auxiliary Patrol base at Milford Haven. It is extremely likely that most of this service was spent in Coastal Motor Boats and Motor Launches - he is known to have served in M.L. 481 from January 1917 until June 1918. Anderson was demobilised in May 1919.