Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Four: Leading Seaman S. W. Docwra, Royal Navy

1914-15 Star (221633, S. W. Docwra, L.S., R.N.); British War and Victory Medals (221663 S. W. Docwra L.S. R.N.); Royal Navy L.S. & G.C., G.V.R., 1st issue (221633 S. W. Docwra. Ldg. Smn. H.M.S. Iron Duke.) light contact marks, very fine (4) £100-£140

Stephen William Docwra was born at Hornsey, London, on 6 August 1886 and commenced his naval service as a Boy Second Class in H.M.S. Impregnable on 11 July 1902. He was paid a war gratuity when serving in H.M.S. Iron Duke, and was awarded his Long Service and Good Conduct Medal in September 1919. He was shore pensioned on 5 August 1926 and joined the Royal Fleet Reserve the following day. Recalled for service in October 1939, he was shore discharged in August 1945.