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Auction: 24113 - Orders, Decorations and Medals - e-Auction
Lot: 682

(x) The Royal Humane Society Medal to Lieutenant W. Grant who was involved with saving many lives from H.M.S. Gould and was additionally awarded a Distinguished Service Cross for hunting U-boats and a 'mention' for his services with H.M.S Affleck

Royal Humane Society (Lieutenant William. Grant. R.N.V.R. 29th Feby - 1st March 1944.), small bronze medal (successful), with riband brooch for wear, heavy bruising throughout and with scratch to the obverse, otherwise good fine

[D.S.C.] London Gazette 6 June 1944:

'For outstanding leadership, skill and devotion to duty in H.M. Ships Affleck, Dahlia, Garlies, Gore Gould, Hurricane, Spey, Strule, and Wanderer in successful actions with U-Boats, while on convoy escort duty in the Atlantic.'

M.I.D. London Gazette 26 June 1945:

'For bravery, determination and great devotion to duty, whilst serving in H.M.S. Affleck, when an explosion caused the whole of the vessel to be penetrated by chlorsulphonic acid fumes. In spite of the appalling conditions the damaged vessel was brought back to safety.'

Royal Humane Society bronze medal, case No. 58,165. For the rescue of many survivors from H.M.S. Gould on 29th February 1st March 1944.

‘The sea was heavy. Ship rolled rapidly and savagely, rescue ship drifting beam on to wind to any flotsam. Affleck proceeded to pick up survivors. Despite the fact that both ear drums had been burst, Lieutenant Grant went over the side on a rope and succeeded in saving many lives. Leading Seaman Sharrett (sic) also went over the side, and for two hours was in the water, regardless of the danger of being dragged under bilge keels. He saved many lives.’

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£500

Starting price
£70