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Royal Humane Society, small bronze medal (successful), (William L. Gibson, 5th April 1915) with buckle on ribbon, in Elkington, London case of issue, nearly extremely fine £80-100
‘At 7.40p.m. on the 5th April 1915, two men were thrown into the sea off Donibristle owing to the capsizing of a boat. W. Gibson swam to their help and kept both afloat till they were picked up fifteen minutes after.’ (R.H.S. case no. 41688)
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