Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Four: Petty Officer A. W. Gauntlett, Royal Navy

1914-15 Star (176415, A. W. Gauntlett, P.O., R.N.); British War and Victory Medals (176415 A. W. Gauntlett. P.O. R.N.); Royal Navy L.S. & G.C., E.VII.R. (176415 A. W. Gauntlett P.O. 1Cl. H.M.S. Dryad) very fine (4) £120-£160

Arthur Wiliam Gauntlett was born on 18 April 1878, at Kingston, Hampshire. He commenced naval service on 13 September 1893, as a Boy Second Class in H.M.S. St. Vincent. He was advanced to Able Seaman, H.M.S. Narcissus, in January 1897, and Leading Seaman, H.M.S. Vernon in July 1903. He was awarded the L.S. & G.C. medal in 1911, and was appointed Petty Officer, H.M.S. St. Vincent, 8 September 1913. He was demobilised February 1919, and joined the New Coast Guard Service. His medals for service in the Great War were sent to H.M. Coast Guard, Queenstown.