Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Four: Chief Engine Room Artificer First Class S. H. Collingwood, Royal Navy, who served in H.M.S. King George V during the battle of Jutland

1914-15 Star (269913, S. H. Collingwood, C.E.R.A.2., R.N.); British War and Victory Medals (269913 S. H. Collingwood. C.E.R.A.1. R.N.); Royal Navy L.S. & G.C., G.V.R., 1st issue (269913 S. H. Collingwood, Ch. E.R.A. 2 Cl. H.M.S. King George V) traces of lacquer, otherwise nearly extremely fine (4) £120-£160

Sam Hunter Collingwood was born at Rochdale, Lancashire, on 3 March 1877 and commenced his naval service as an Acting Engine Room Artificer Fourth Class in H.M.S. Duke of Wellington II on 16 October 1899. He served throughout the Great War in H.M.S. King George V, and was present in her during the battle of Jutland, 31 May 1916, being advanced Chief Engine Room Artificer First Class. He was awarded his Long Service and Good Conduct Medal in May 1915, and was paid a War gratuity to H.M.S. Cleopatra. He was shore pensioned on 18 October 1921.