Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

The Royal Navy L.S. & G.C. to Ship’s Steward A. E Tull, who was awarded the Distinguished Service Medal

Royal Navy L.S. & G.C., G.V.R., 1st issue (340905 A. E. Tull, Sh. Stewd. H.M.S. Hyacinth) good very fine £80-£120

D.S.M. London Gazette 15 June 1917.

Albert Edward Tull was born on 10 September 1880 in Gosport, entering naval service on 31 October 1895. Advanced Ship’s Steward on 13 January 1904, he was awarded his Long Service and Good Conduct Medal on 8 October 1913. He served during the Great War in H.M.S. Hyacinth from the outbreak of War to 14 November 1917, and was awarded the Distinguished Service Medal and Mentioned in Despatches (London Gazette on 15 June 1917). He transferred to the Officers’ Section on 29 January 1919.

Sold with copied service record.