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23 June 2021

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№ 183

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23 June 2021

Hammer Price:
£110

Four: Petty Officer Telegraphist H. Bennett, Royal Navy

1914-15 Star (J. 12162. H. Bennett. L. Tel., R.N.); British War and Victory Medals (J. 12162 H. Bennett. L. Tel. R.N.); Royal Navy L.S. & G.C., G.V.R., 2nd issue, fixed suspension (J.12162 H. Bennett. P.O. Tel, H.M.S. Royal Oak.) mounted for display, edge bruising, good fine or better (4) £100-£140

Henry Bennett was born in Carrick, Donegal, Ireland in October 1895. He joined the Royal Navy as a Boy 2nd Class in May 1911, and advanced to Leading Telegraphist in August 1915. Bennett served with H.M.S. Lowestoft (cruiser), April 1914 - September 1915, during which time she took part in the battles of Heligoland Bight and Dogger Bank.

Bennett subsequently served with H.M.S.
General Wolfe, and advanced to Petty Officer Telegraphist in July 1918 (awarded L.S. & G.C. in November 1928).