Decorations LSGC with Bar (RNR); Atlantic Star; War Medal 1939–1945; Defence Medal (UK); NGS (Palestine); 1914-15 Star; Victory & British War Medals Enlistment 28 Jun 1915 Next of kin address West Hartlepool 98 Burbank Street England Mother Katherine Father William More info Gave a false age upon enlistment. Enlisted in the Reserve and mobilised for hostilities (called out by proclamation) on 28 June 1915. Served with the RNR during WW1 and WW2. One year's service in Royal Navy, deployed to coast of Palestine (HMS Pearl), discharged 11 May 1937. Returned to RNR, minesweeping service from Hartlepool (depot ship HMS Paragon). Discharged from RNR on 17 April 1946.