Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Four: Leading Boatman E. J. Brown, Royal Navy and H.M. Coast Guard

1914-15 Star (192828, E. J. Brown, L.S., R.N.); British War and Victory Medals (192828 E. J. Brown. L.S. R.N.); Royal Navy L.S. & G.C., G.V.R., 1st issue (192828 E. J. Brown, Boatn. H.M. Coast Guard:) mounted for display, minor official correction to initials of last, generally very fine (4) £70-£90

Edward John Brown was born in Modbury, Devon in November 1880. He enlisted in the Royal Navy as a Boy 2nd Class in March 1897, and advanced to Leading Seaman in December 1905. Brown transferred to the Coast Guard as a Boatman in July 1911, served at Marchwood, Hampshire, and advanced to Leading Boatman in August 1914 (awarded L..S. & G.C. in November 1913). After the war he served at Hythe, and then on the Humber. Brown was discharged in March 1923.

Sold with photograph of recipient in uniform, and copied service papers.