A Rare and Interesting Attributed RN Group/Miniature set with clasps and WWI Long Service Medal Group
£295.00Medal group of 5
-1914-15 Star, War Medal, Victory Medal named L1648 E.G.FOX OS1. RN.
-WWII Defence Medal (unnamed as issued)
-Royal Navy Long Service & Good Conduct Medal George V Admiral's uniform. Named L1648 E.G.FOX OS1. H.M.S. VICTORY
Accompanied by miniatures: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal with clasps for North Sea 1914, North Sea 1915, North Sea 1916, Jutland 31st May 1916, North Sea 1917, North Sea 1918, Victory Medal, WWII Defence Medal, Naval Long Service & Good Conduct Medal George VI issue (all unnamed as issued).
Both sets mounted as worn.
Accompanied by some original correspondence and his 'Retinue Pass' when attached to R.H.R. The Prince of Wales Tour.
Ernest George Fox was born on 24th November 1890 at Norwich, Norfolk. On joining the Royal Navy at the age of 20, he was described on his service papers as being 5 ft. 5" tall, light brown hair, blue eyes. He gave his trade of that of a 'Footman' and became an Officer's Steward. During his career in the Royal Navy, his character was always marked as 'very good'. As he gained experience as an Officer's Steward, he was appointed to Senior Officer's who later achieved 'Flag rank'.
He is listed as serving on H.M.S. Marlborough at the Battle of Jutland 31st May 1916 but was transferred at sea to H.M.S. Royal Oak the following day, 1st June 1916.
In April 1919 he signed a 'Temporary Service Agreement' and was attached to the Royal Australian Navy until September 1921. He was then officially attached to the Retinue of H.R.H. The Prince of Wales during his 8 month tour of India, Japan and the Far East between 1921-22. He was awarded his Long Service Medal whilst serving on H.M.S. Victory and was awarded the Defence Medal for his WWII service.
Accompanied by a folder of research, copy service details and some correspondence with some of the Officers he had served with. 3 original dinner menus from H.M.S. Marlborough 1915-16 and an original letter from the Private Secretary to H.R.H. The Prince of Wales after his tour of India, Japan and the Far East.
Clearly he served with a number of Senior Officers as their Steward and was highly regarded. He was present at the Battle of Jutland and for the Prince of Wales' Far East tour after WWI. It's unusual to find an attributed miniature group with clasps and with original correspondence.
Condition as shown in photographs
