Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Three: Private W. H. Mitchell, Royal Marine Light Infantry, who served in H.M.S. Birkenhead at the Battle of Jutland, 31 May 1916

1914-15 Star (Ch.10218, Pte. W. H. Mitchell, R.M.L.I.); British War and Victory Medals (Ch.10218 Pte. W. H. Mitchell. R.M.L.I.) very fine (3) £70-£90

Walter Harry Mitchell was born in Hereford on 30 July 1879 and joined the Royal Marine Light Infantry on 4 April 1898. He served during the Great War in H.M.S. Birkenhead from 26 August 1915 to 3 October 1917, and was present in her at the Battle of Jutland, 31 May 1916. He was demobilised on 2 August 1919, and died on 5 March 1962.

Sold with copied record of service.