Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

A Great War ‘Belgian Coast 1915’ operations D.S.M. awarded to Engine Room Artificer E. S. J. White, Royal Navy, for services in H.M.S. Prince Rupert

Distinguished Service Medal, G.V.R. (M.12159. E. S. J. White, C.E.R.A. 4Cl. H.M.S. Prince Rupert.) dark toned, good very fine £500-£600

D.S.M. London Gazette 12 January 1916. The recommendation states: ‘H.M.S. Prince Rupert Belgian Coast operations 22 August to 19 November 1915. This man performed the duties of Hydraulic Engine Room Artificer since commissioning, and it is largely due to his untiring energy that the turret, which was originally in a bad state, has worked efficiently. He has frequently worked for exceptionally long continuous periods so that the guns in the turret should be available when required.’ (ADM 137/2098/394 refers)