Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

A Great War ‘Auxiliary Patrol 1915-16’ D.S.M. group of three awarded to Leading Seaman Angus McIver, Royal Naval Reserve

Distinguished Service Medal, G.V.R. (D.1953. A. McIver, Lg. Sean. R.N.R. Ocean Retriever. Aux. Patrol. 1915.6.); British War and Victory Medals (1953D. A. McIver. L.S. R.N.R.) very fine (3) £600-£800

D.S.M. London Gazette 14 July 1916. For services in H.M. Drifter Ocean Retriever in the Auxiliary Patrol during the period 1 January 1915 to 31 January 1916. The recommendation states: ‘Carried out duties under extremely arduous and hazardous conditions of weather and exposure to enemy attack and mines with marked zeal, gallantry and success.’

Also entitled to 1914-15 Star.