Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Four: Petty Officer J. A. Bishop, Royal Navy

1914-15 Star (194387, J. A. Bishop, P.O., R.N.); British War and Victory Medals (194387 J. A. Bishop. P.O. R.N.); Royal Navy L.S. & G.C., G.V.R., 1st issue (194387 J. A. Bishop Ldg. Sean. H.M.S. Benbow) light contact marks, very fine (4) £100-£140

Joseph Albert Bishop was born on 2 April 1882, at Portsea, Hampshire. He commenced naval service on 23 July 1897, as a Boy Second Class in H.M.S. St. Vincent. He was advanced to Ordinary Seaman, H.M.S. St. George, on 2 April 1900; Able Seaman, H.M.S. Glory, on 8 April 1902; and Leading Seaman, H.M.S. Excellent on 1 March 1910. He was promoted Petty Officer in H.M.S. Benbow, on 1 September 1915, and was awarded the L.S. & G.C. in 1915. He transferred to H.M. Coast Guard in April 1922.