Orders, Decorations and Medals

Six: Able Seaman G. J. Philpot, Royal Navy and Royal Fleet Reserve

1939-45 Star; Atlantic Star; Africa Star; War Medal; Royal Victorian Medal, Silver, G.V.R., unnamed as issued; Royal Fleet Reserve L.S. & G.C., GVI.R., 1st issue (J.105594 (CH. D. 622) G. J. Philpot, A.B. R.F.R.) mounted court style, very fine (6) £140-180

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, Long Service Medals from the Collection formed by John Tamplin.

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George John Philpot was born at Sutton, Surrey, on 12 February 1906 and joined the Royal Navy on his 18th birthday. He was transferred to the Royal Fleet Reserve in 1929 and, as an Able Seaman at the Gunnery School in Chatham, took part in the funeral of King George V in 1936, being awarded the Royal Victorian Medal in Silver for his services. He was awarded the R/.F.R. L.S. & G.C. medal in 1939. Sold with copy service papers and other research.