Medals & Coins, Arms & Militaria - 21 Nov 2018
The Great War Army and Merchant Navy group to John Marvell: 1914-15 Star (S-6062 OTE J....
The Great War Army and Merchant Navy group to John Marvell: 1914-15 Star (S-6062 OTE J. MARVELL.RIF: BRIG:), British War Medal (S-6062 PTE. J. MARVELL. RIF. BRIG.), Merchantile Marine War Medal (JOHN MARVELL), Victory Medal (S-6062 PTE. J. MARVELL. RIF. BRIG.), Silver War Badge (185937), good very fine or better; together with postal box and authority to wear for the Merchantile Marine Medal.
Entered France 20th May 1915. Wounded and discharged as no longer physically fit for war service 5th August 1916. The same man seems to appear in the 1911 census aged 15 and working as a shop assistant.. Furthermore research suggests that he served with the Merchant Navy in the Second World War as well. Medal card for the Merchantile Marine Medal note British War Medal issued 'Army'.