Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Royal Naval Meritorious Service Medal, G.V.R. (269132. G. D. Coyle, C.E.R.A. 1Cl. “Assistance” Services During War) extremely fine £280-£340

M.S.M. London Gazette 27 June 1919.

George Daniel Coyle was born in Clifton, Bristol, on 7 September 1875 and joined the Royal Navy as an Acting Engine Room Artificer Fourth Class on 24 April 1898. Advanced Engine Room Artificer First Class on 15 November 1909, he joined H.M.S. Assistance on 19 October 1911, and served in her throughout the Great War. Advanced Chief Engine Room Artificer First Class on 1 August 1919, he was shore demobilised on 14 January 1920.