Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Four: Leading Seaman E. Farrell, Anson Battalion, Royal Naval Division, Royal Naval Reserve

1914 Star, with clasp loose (B.4597. E. Farrell, Sea. R.N.R. Anson. Bttn. R.N.D.); British War and Victory Medals (4597B. E. Farrell. Smn. R.N.R.) BWM partially officially renamed; Royal Naval Reserve L.S. & G.C., G.V.R., 1st issue (3537.D. E. Farrel. [sic] Smn. R.N.R.) generally very fine or better (4) £260-£300

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, A Collection of 1914 Stars to the Royal Naval Division.

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Edward Farrell/Farrel was born in Glasgow, Scotland in March 1887. He joined the Royal Naval Reserve in March 1907, and transferred to the Anson Battalion, Royal Naval Division in September 1914. Farrell served with the Battalion during the defence of Antwerp, and subsequently with H.M. Ships Reindeer and Grafton. He served with the latter in the Dardanelles, and was wounded in action, 2 August 1915 (Certificate of Hurt granted).

Farrell was demobilised in February 1919, with his place of address being listed as 7 Ferry Row, Hazelbeach, near Leyland, South Wales. He was later employed as a gateman at Barry Dock, before emigrating to New Zealand where he was employed by the Harbour Authorities, Auckland.

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