Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Five: Stoker First Class F. Bonner, Royal Navy, who served in H.M. Yacht Victoria and Albert

1914-15 Star (K. 15228. K. Bonner. Sto. 1., R.N.); British War and Victory Medals (K. 15228. K. Bonner. Sto. 1., R.N.); Jubilee 1935, unnamed as issued; Royal Navy L.S. & G.C., G.V.R., 3rd issue, coinage head (K. 15228. K. Bonner. Sto. 1. H.M.Y. Victoria and Albert.) contact marks, nearly very fine (5) £180-£220

Frederick Bonner was born in Paisley, Renfewshire, on 1 July 1893 and enlisted in the Royal Navy on 4 June 1912. His Great War service included service in H.M.S. Blake and H.M.S. Hecla. He appears to have served for at least fifteen years in the Royal Yacht, H.M.Y. Victoria and Albert, and was awarded his Long Service and Good Conduct Medal on 8 August 1927. He also appears on the rolls for H.M.Y. Victoria and Albert for both the 1935 Jubilee Medal and the 1937 Coronation Medal.