Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Four: Sergeant W. H. White, Royal Marine Artillery

1914-15 Star (R.M.A. 6725, Gr. W. H. White.); British War and Victory Medals (R.M.A. 6725 Act. Sgt. W. H. White.); Royal Fleet Reserve L.S. & G.C., G.V.R., 1st issue (R.M.A. 6725 B.572 W. H. White. Gr. R.F.R.) mounted for display, very fine (4) £100-£140

William Henry White was born in Walworth, London in December 1877. He joined the Royal Marine Artillery as a Private in June 1897, and advanced to Gunner in September 1898. White served with H.M.S. Euryalus (cruiser), August 1914 - December 1916, during which time she was present at the Battle of Heligoland Bight, and took part in the Dardanelles Campaign.