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17 August 2021

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Lot

№ 323

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17 August 2021

Hammer Price:
£130

Four: Chief Engine Room Artificer First Class C. C. Grimwood, Submarine Service, Royal Navy

1914-15 Star (M.8689, C. G. [sic] Grimwood. A.E.R.A.4., R.N.); British War and Victory Medals (M.8689 C. C. Grimwood. E.R.A.3 R.N.); Royal Navy L.S. & G.C., G.V.R., 3rd issue, coinage head (M.8689 C. C. Grimwood. E.R.A.3. H.M.S. Titania) minor official correction to last, very fine and better (4) £100-£140

Charles Cornish Grimwood was born on 9 June 1892 at Colchester, Essex, and was by trade a Fitter. He commenced his naval service on 27 August 1914 in H.M.S. Pembroke II. He served during the Great War in H.M.S. Hindustan and H.M.S. Blonde, amongst others. He transferred to H.M.S. Dolphin in January 1924, for service in submarines, and is noted as serving in H.M. Submarines, L25, L54, and L71. He was advanced to C.E.R.A. 1, on 22 July 1936, still borne on the books of H.M.S. Dolphin. He was pensioned in September 1936, but was recalled for war service in September 1939. He was awarded the L.S. & G.C. medal in 1934, and was paid a war gratuity for service in H.M.S. Badger.