Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Four: Able Seaman M. Donovan, Royal Navy

1914-15 Star (203115, M. Donovan, A.B., R.N.); British War and Victory Medals (203115 M. Donovan. A.B. R.N.); Royal Navy L.S. & G.C., G.V.R., 1st issue; (203115 Michael Donovan. A.B. H.M.S. Cleopatra.) light contact marks to last, otherwise very fine (4) £100-£140

Michael Donovan was born at Dungarvan, Waterford, Ireland, on 21 February 1883 and commenced his naval service as Boy Second Class in H.M.S. Black Prince. His medals for service in the Great War were sent to H.M.S. Vernon and he was paid a war gratuity for service in H.M.S. Cleopatra. He was awarded his Long Service and Good Conduct Medal in January 1920 and was shore pensioned in April 1923.