Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Three: Commissioned Gunner W. H. Tutchings, Royal Navy
1914-15 Star (Gr. W. H. Tutchings, R.N.); British War and Victory Medals (Gnr. W. H. Tutchings. R.N.) very fine

Three: Leading Seaman R. V. Roberts, Royal Navy
1914-15 Star (J.6484. R. V. Roberts. L.S., R.N.); British War and Victory Medals (J.6484 R. V. Roberts. L.S. R.N.) mounted for display, contact marks, good fine or better (6) £70-£90

William Harry Tutchings was born in Ellacombe, Devon in August 1884. He joined the Royal Navy as a Boy 2nd Class in January 1901, and advanced to Petty Officer in September 1912. Tutchings served with H.M.S. Cornwall (cruiser) from 30 July 1914, and was promoted Acting Gunner, 17 October 1914. He was discharged to Pension, 17 February 1916 (awarded a Silver War Badge).

Robert Vincent Roberts was born in Denbighshire in August 1892. He joined the Royal Navy as a Boy 2nd Class in December 1909, and advanced to Leading Seaman in May 1915. Roberts service during the Great War included with H.M. Ships Fury (destroyer); Ruby (destroyer) and Sunflower (sloop). He was Shore discharged in August 1922.