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Auction: 20001 - Orders, Decorations and Medals - conducted behind closed doors
Lot: 468

Royal Naval Reserve L.S. & G.C., E.VII.R. (D.2340 E. Delaney, Sean. 1Cl., R.N.R.), good very fine

Edward Delaney was born on 5 March 1855 at Folkestone, Kent, the son of Patrick and Hannah Delaney. Stationed at Folkestone and Whitstable, Delaney witnessed extensive service aboard the pleasure boats Durham and Sea Salter, being awarded the L.S. & G.C. at Folkestone on 4 March 1910. Living at Fenchurch Street, Folkestone, Delaney found employment as a commercial porter. He was later mentioned in the press when he innocently enjoyed several drinks with William Harry Palmer on 25 January 1911. Unbeknown to Delaney, Palmer was wanted for the wilful murder of 73-year old Ann Harris of Manchester. In return for a couple of free drinks, Delaney led Palmer to the home of his sister-in-law in Folkestone - whom he had not seen for 25 years - likely as a good place to 'lie low' for a while. Discovered by the authorities, Delaney found himself explaining his actions at Lutterworth Court soon thereafter (The Birmingham Daily Mail, refers); sold with copied research.

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£130

Starting price
£20