Decorations War Medal 1939–1945; Defence Medal (UK); 1914-15 Star; Victory & British War Medals Joined 8 Nov 1902 Enlistment 3 Aug 1905 Mother Isabella Maud (died 1891) Father Frederick John (died 1909) 1911 Census address HMS Racer Isle of Wight More info Son of a soldier. Joined as a Boy on 8 November 1902. Started his Continuous Service on 3 August 1905. Subsequently discharged as a rating, to take up a commission in June 1916. His last promotion to Signal Lieutenant Commander was on 9 January 1945. Died in 1960 3Q in Gosport.