Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Four: Sergeant W. Davis, Royal Marine Light Infantry, who served with H.M.S. Minotaur at the Battle of Jutland

1914-15 Star (PO.15789, Pte. W. Davis, R.M.L.I.); British War and Victory Medals (PO.15789. Pte. W. Davis, R.M.L.I.); Royal Navy L.S. & G.C., G.V.R., 2nd issue, fixed suspension (PO.15789 W. Davis. Mne. R.M.) mounted for display, contact marks overall, nearly very fine (4) £140-£180

Walter Davis was born in South Norwood, London in May 1892. He enlisted in the Royal Marine Light Infantry in October 1910, and served with H.M.S. Minotaur (armoured cruiser), May 1912 - December 1916, during which time she served as flagship of the 2nd Cruiser Squadron at the Battle of Jutland (awarded L.S. & G.C. in December 1925).

Davis re-engaged for service as an Acting Sergeant during the Second War, and resided at 50 Beauchamp Road, Sutton, Surrey in later life.