Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Seven: Second Hand J. M. Lawrence, Mercantile Marine and Royal Naval Reserve

British War and Mercantile Marine War Medals (James M. Lawrence); 1939-45 Star; Atlantic Star; Africa Star; War Medal 1939-45; Royal Naval Reserve L.S. & G.C., G.VI.R., 1st issue (45 S.D. J. M. Laurence [sic]. 2 Hd. R.N.R.) scratches to obverse field so both Great War awards, therefore generally very fine and better (7) £100-£140

James Martin Lawrence was born at Broughty Ferry, Angus, on 17 April 1899 and served during the Great War in the Mercantile Marine. He enlisted in the Royal Naval Reserve on 21 December 1923, and was awarded his Long Service and Good Conduct Medal on 30 March 1939. He subsequently served during the Second World War in the S.S. Admiral Sir John Lawford on mine-sweeping duties, and assisted in the Normandy Landings on wreck dispersal and anchor recovery work.

Sold with copied record of service.