A Collection of Medals for the Battle of Jutland, Part 1 265 Six: Paymaster Lieutenant J. G. Johnson, H.M.S. Lion, Royal Navy
1914-15 Star (Asst. Payr. J. G. Johnson, R.N.); British War and Victory Medals (Payr. Lt. J. G. Johnson. R.N.); Defence and War Medals 1939-45; Coronation 1937, unnamed as issued, mounted court-style for display, the last on incorrect riband, very fine and better (6)
£140-£180
The battle cruiser H.M.S. Lion was launched on 6 August 1910 and was Vice-Admiral Sir David Beatty’s fleet flagship of the Battle Cruiser Fleet at the Battle of Jutland. She was hit a total of 14 times during the battle, including sustaining near-catastrophic damage to Q-turret, and suffered 99 dead and 51 wounded. Although mortally wounded, Major Francis Harvey, Royal Marines, the Q-turret gun commander, ordered the magazine and turret to be flooded, which although costing him his life saved the magazine from exploding, which would undoubtedly have sunk the ship; for his bravery and self sacrifice he was awarded a posthumous Victoria Cross.
James Gerald Johnson was born on 25 August 1891 and joined the Royal Navy as a Clerk on 13 November 1909. Promoted to Assistant Paymaster on 15 October 1912, he served during the Great War in H.M.S. Lion from the outbreak of War to 1 December 1916, and was advanced Paymaster Lieutenant on 15 March 1920.
266 One: Marine G. W. Eatenton, H.M.S. Malaya, Royal Marine Light Infantry
Royal Navy L.S. & G.C., G.V.R., 2nd issue, fixed suspension (Po.15751 P. W. Eatenton. Mne. R.M.) contact marks, polished, very fine
£50-£70
The dreadnought battleship H.M.S. Malaya was launched on 18 March 1915 and was part of the 5th Battle Squadron at the Battle of Jutland, where she was hit eight times and took major damage and heavy casualties, with 65 of her crew being killed in action or dying of their wounds. Uniquely of the ships at the battle of Jutland, Malaya flew the red-white-black-yellow ensign of the Federated Malay States.
Percy William Eatenton was born in London on 18 March 1892 and joined the Royal Marine Light Infantry in Southampton on 9 August 1910. He served during the Great War in H.M.S. Malaya from 28 January 1916 to 22 April 1918, and was awarded his Long Service and Good Conduct Medal on 18 September 1925. He was discharged to pension on 8 August 1931, after 21 years’ service. Recalled for service during the Second World War, he served with the Portsmouth Division, and was finally discharged in August 1945.
267 Four: Master at Arms G. H. Newton, H.M.S. Marlborough, Royal Navy
1914-15 Star (277715, G. H. Newton. M.A.A., R.N.); British War and Victory Medals (277715 G. H. Newton. M.A.A. R. N.); Royal Navy L.S. & G.C.,
E.VII.R. (277715 G. H. Newton, Sh. Corpl. 1Cl., H.M.S. Impregnable.) generally good very fine (4)
£160-£200
The dreadnought battleship H.M.S. Marlborough was launched on 24 October 1912 and was part of the 1st Battle Squadron at the Battle of Jutland.
George Henry Newton was born in Collyton, Devon, on 10 September 1875 and joined the Royal Navy as a Stoker 2nd Class on 12 September 1894. He was advanced Ship’s Corporal on 1 October 1905, and was awarded his Long Service and Good Conduct Medal on 24 September 1909. Promoted Master at Arms on 1 December 1913, he served during the Great War in H.M.S. Marlborough from the outbreak of War to 31 March 1918, and was shore pensioned on 3 December 1919, subsequently joining the Royal Fleet Reserve.
268 Four: Stoker Petty Officer T. H. Wilkins, H.M.S. Midge, Royal Navy
1914-15 Star (K.293, T. H. Wilkins, Sto.1, R.N.); British War and Victory Medals (K.293 T. H. Wilkins. Act. S.P.O. R.N.); Royal Navy L.S. & G.C., G.V.R., 2nd issue, fixed suspension (K.293 T. H. Wilkins. S.P.O. H.M.S. Excellent.) contact marks, nearly very fine (3)
£120-£160 The destroyer H.M.S. Midge was launched on 22 May 1913 and was part of the 4th Destroyer Flotilla at the Battle of Jutland.
Thomas Henry Wilkins was born in Brighton, Sussex, on 20 June 1877 and joined the Royal Navy as a Stoker 2nd Class on 3 February 1908. He served during the Great War in H.M.S. Midge from 1 March to 17 July 1916, and was advanced Stoker Petty Officer on 1 July 1918. He was awarded his Long Service and Good Conduct Medal on 12 February 1923.
269 Five: Petty Officer W. J. Charles, H.M.S. Minotaur, Royal Navy
1914-15 Star (205356. W. J. Charles. L.S., R.N.); British War and Victory Medals (205356 W. J. Charles. P.O. R.N.); Royal Navy L.S. & G.C., G.V.R., 1st issue (205356. W. J. Charles. Ldg Sean. H.M.S. Victory.); Special Constabulary Long Service Medal, G.V.R., 2nd issue (William J. Charles) contact marks, nearly very fine (5)
£140-£180 The armoured cruiser H.M.S. Minotaur was launched on 6 June 1906 and was the flagship of the 2nd Cruiser Squadron at Jutland..
William John Charles was born in Wareham, Dorset, on 10 January 1884 and joined the Royal Navy as a Boy 2nd Class on 26 July 1899. Advanced Leading Seaman on 3 May 1911, he served during the Great War in H.M.S. Minotaur from the outbreak of War to 16 September 1916, and was promoted Petty Officer on 27 April 1917. He was awarded his Long Service and Good Conduct Medal on 23 March 1917, and was shore pensioned on 22 June 1923, subsequently joining the Royal Fleet Reserve.
270 Four: Chief Petty Officer J. Blake, H.M.S. Mons, Royal Navy
1914-15 Star (235852. J. Blake. L.S., R.N.); British War and Victory Medals (235852 J. Blake. P.O. R.N.); Royal Navy L. S. & G.C., G.V.R., 2nd issue, fixed suspension (235852 J. Blake. P.O. H.M.S. Impregnable.) polished and worn, good fine (4)
£120-£160 The destroyer H.M.S. Mons was launched on 1 May 1915 and was part of the 11th Destroyer Flotilla at the Battle of Jutland.
John Blake was born in Bromley, Kent, on 13 March 1890 and joined the Royal Navy as a Boy 2nd Class on 12 February 1906. Advanced Leading Seaman on 1 November 1914, he served during the Great War in H.M.S. Mons from 19 July 1915 to 24 July 1918, and was promoted Petty Officer on 20 June 1916. He was awarded his Long Service and Good Conduct Medal on 21 March 1923, and was shore pensioned on 12 March 1930, subsequently joining the Royal Fleet Reserve.
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