Decorations 1914-15 Star; Victory & British War medals Joined 27/06/1897 Enlistment 1899-06-16 Next of kin address Scotland More info Joined as a Boy on 27 June 1897. Started his 12 year Continuous Service on 16 June 1899. Aboard HMS Canopus in 1901. Spent the last 3 months of his service with HMS Excellent at Whale Island. Joined RFR on 16 June 1911, official number RFR/B/4316. On 30 August 1916 'Discharged to shore to take up appointment in salvage vessel.' On MMR medal roll “Melita” where he was serving as a Diver. (http://www.historicalrfa.org/rfa-melita-ships-details)