Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Royal Fleet Reserve L.S. & G.C. (3), G.V.R., 2nd issue (SS.6663 (Po. B.13229) R. H. J. S. Harling. A.B. R.F.R.); G.VI.R., 1st issue (2) (SSX.12564 (Po. D.127) B. J. Watson. P.O. R.F.R.; J.109118 (Ch. B.24355). C. Lloyd. A/L.S. R.F.R.) minor official correction to surname on second, very fine (3) £100-£140

Rowland Harry James Shotter Harling, a photographer from Caterham Valley, Surrey, was born on 1 March 1897. Enlisting in the Royal Navy on 22 November 1915, he served during the Great War in H.M.S. Amethyst. Discharged to shore on 22 December 1920, he joined the Royal Fleet Reserve the following day, and was awarded his Long Service and Good Conduct Medal on 24 October 1931. He died in Eastbourne, Sussex 31 January 1972.

Bernard James Watson, a painter’s mate from All Hallows, London, was born on 13 September 1908. He served in the Royal Navy from 17 January 1927 to 16 January 1934, joining the Royal Fleet Reserve the following day. He was recalled for service during the Second War.

Charles Lloyd, an Errand Boy from Manchester, was born on 1 July 1907. He served in the Royal Navy from 4 December 1929 to 30 June 1937, joining the Royal Fleet Reserve the following day. Recalled for Second War service, he was invalided on 2 April 1941. His service record notes that he is also entitled to a Naval General Service Medal, with Palestine clasp.