Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Pair: Stoker First Class G. Arnold, H.M.S. Unity, Royal Navy

1914-15 Star (K.16555. G. Arnold. Sto.1., R.N.); Victory Medal 1914-19 (K.16555. G. Arnold. Sto.1. R.N.) staining to obverse of VM, edge bruising, nearly very fine (2) £40-£50

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, A Collection of Medals for the Battle of Jutland.

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The destroyer H.M.S. Unity was launched on 18 September 1913 and was part of the 4th Destroyer Flotilla at the Battle of Jutland.

George Arnold was born in Alton, Hampshire, on 19 November 1892 and joined the Royal Navy as a Stoker 2nd Class on 14 October 1912. Advanced Stoker 1st Class on 14 October 1913, he served during the Great War in H.M.S. Unity from the outbreak of War to 30 June 1916, and was thus also aboard her when she was one of the seven destroyers of the 4th Destroyer Flotilla that was present during the Scarborough Raid on 16 December 1914. He was discharged to shore, time expired, on 13 October 1924, and joined the Royal Fleet Reserve the following day.