Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Four: Stoker Petty Officer A. Bennett, Royal Navy

1914-15 Star (K.7157, A. Bennett Sto. 1., R.N.); British War and Victory Medals (K.7157 A. Bennett. L. Sto. R.N.) ‘L. Stn.’ on BWM; Royal Navy L.S. & G.C., G.V.R., 2nd issue, fixed suspension (...7157 A. Bennett S.P.O. H.M.S. Excellent.) mounted for display, contact marks, nearly very fine (4) £100-£140

Alfred Bennett was born in Clapham, London in April 1892. He joined the Royal Navy as Stoker 2nd Class in June 1910, and advanced to Leading Stoker in June 1917. Bennett served with H.M.S. Attentive (cruiser), August 1914 - December 1918, during which time she was primarily employed as part of the Dover Patrol. The Attentive was also employed to screen the raiding force during the Zeebrugge Raid, 25 April 1918. Bennett advanced to Stoker Petty Officer in February 1925.