Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Six: Stoker First Class W. H. Fleet, Royal Navy

1914-15 Star (S.S. 111981 W. H. Fleet. Sto 1 R.N.); British War and Victory Medals (S.S. 111981 W. H. Fleet. Sto. 1. R.N.); 1939-45 Star; Atlantic Star; War Medal 1939-45, mounted for display, very fine (6) £50-£70

William Henry Fleet was born in Caterham, Surrey in March 1894. He joined the Royal Navy as a Stoker 2nd Class in April 1912, and advanced to Stoker 1st Class in July 1913. Fleet served with H.M.S. Hyacinth (cruiser), February 1913 - November 1917, during which time she was employed to blockade the Königsberg in German East Africa, and sank two German vessels attempting to break the blockade.

Fleet transferred to the Royal Fleet Reserve in June 1919, and was demobilised in June 1921.