Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Three: Lieutenant G. Odell, Royal Navy, who served with H.M.S. Vanguard during the Battle of Jutland

1914-15 Star (Gnr. G. Odell, R.N.); British War and Victory Medals (Gnr. G. Odell. R.N.) mounted for display, very fine (3) £140-£180

George William Odell was born in Gravenhurst, Bedfordshire in March 1888. He joined the Royal Navy as a Boy 2nd Class in March 1904, and advanced to Petty Officer in July 1915. Odell served with H.M.S. Vanguard (battleship), March 1914 - June 1917, during which time she served as part of the 4th Battle Squadron at the Battle of Jutland, where she fired a total of 80 twelve-inch shells and 10 four-inch shells during the battle.

Odell was commissioned as Acting Gunner in June 1917, and served with H.M.S. Foresight (cruiser), July 1917 - October 1919. He re-engaged for service as a Commissioned Gunner with the Coastal Forces during the Second War, and retired as Lieutenant in May 1944.