Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Four: Chief Stoker J. Platt, Royal Navy

1914-15 Star 290538, J. Platt, S.P.O., R.N.); British War and Victory Medals (290538 J. Platt. Ch. Sto. R.N.); Royal Navy L.S. & G.C., G.V.R., 1st issue (290538 James Platt, Sto. P.O. H.M.S. Britannia:) good very fine (4) £80-£120

James Platt, a shoemaker from Bolton, Lancashire, was born on 8th October 1879. He enlisted for a period of 12 years service on 7th November 1898, extending his service on 7th November 1910. Awarded his Long Service and Good Conduct Medal in November 1913, his Great War medals were sent to him whilst serving on H.M.S. Antrim. He was discharged to pension on 12th November 1920.