A Collection of Medals for the Battle of Jutland

Three: Petty Officer V. Lyons, H.M.S. Indomitable, Royal Navy

1914-15 Star (J.22762, V. Lyons. Ord., R.N.); British War and Victory Medals (J.22762 V. Lyons. A.B. R.N.) abrasively cleaned, therefore fair (3) £40-£50

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

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The battle cruiser H.M.S. Indomitable was launched on 16 March 1907 and was part of the 3rd Battle Cruiser Squadron at the Battle of Jutland.

Victor Lyons was born in Plumstead, London, on 31 October 1897 and joined the Royal Navy as a Boy 2nd Class on 4 February 1913. He served during the Great War in H.M.S. Indomitable from the outbreak of War to 11 September 1916, and was advanced Able Seaman on 10 May 1916. He was promoted Petty Officer on 1 February 1922.