Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Three: Chief Shipwright J. W. Marden, Royal Navy, who was awarded the M.S.M. for his services during the Great War in the Auxiliary Patrol

British War Medal 1914-20 (136430 J. W. Marden. Ch Shpt. R.N.); Royal Navy Meritorious Service Medal, G.V.R., 1st issue (136430. J. W. Marden, Ch. Shpt. 2 Cl. “Iolaire” Aux. Patrol 1918); Royal Navy L.S. & G.C., V.R., narrow suspension, impressed naming (J. W. Marden, Carp. Mate, H.M.S. Vivid.) very fine (3) £400-£500

M.S.M. London Gazette 24 May 1919:
‘For services in Yachts, Trawlers, and Drifters of the the Auxiliary Patrol between 1 July and 11 November 1918.’

James William Marden was born in Cawsand, Cornwall, on 5 November 1863 and joined the Royal Navy as a Carpenter’s Mate on 9 February 1886. He was awarded his Long Service and Good Conduct Medal on 11 March 1901, and was shore pensioned on 17 January 1908. Recalled for service during the Great War, he served as Chief Shipwright in the Auxiliary Patrol vessel H.M.S. Iolaire, and for his services during the Great War was awarded the Meritorious Service Medal.