A Collection of Medals for the Battle of Jutland

Three: Petty Officer G. W. J. Green, H.M.S. Neptune, Royal Navy

1914-15 Star (240032, G. W. J. Green, A.B.1 R.N.); British War and Victory Medals (240032. G. W. J. Green, P.O. R.N.) good very fine (3) £60-£80

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, A Collection of Medals for the Battle of Jutland.

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The dreadnought battleship H.M.S. Neptune was launched on 30 September 1909 and was part of the 1st Battle Squadron at the Battle of Jutland, where she fired a total of 48 twelve-inch shells and 48 four-inch shells during the battle.

George William John Green was born in Bournemouth, Hampshire, on 30 January 1891 and joined the Royal Navy as a Boy 2nd Class on 18 November 1904. He was advanced Able Seaman on 12 June 1910, and served throughout the Great War in H.M.S. Neptune, being promoted Leading Seaman on 1 July 1916, and Petty Officer on 1 May 1918. He was shore discharged, time expired, on 28 February 1921.