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Auction: 21002 - Orders, Decorations and Medals
Lot: 185

Three: Able Seaman G. Kennard, Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve, late Howe Battalion, Royal Naval Division, who earned a 1914 Star and died in unusual circumstances on 16 December 1916

1914 Star (SX.5/171. G. Kennard, A.B., R.N.V.R.. Howe Bttn. R.N.D.); British War and Victory Medals (S.5-171 G. Kennard. A.B. R.N.V.R.), traces of adhesive to the VM, otherwise good very fine (3)

George Kennard was born on 19 June 1893 and lived at 91 Battleford Road, St Leonards-on-Sea. He was a painter upon his enlistment in the Sussex Division, Royal Naval Division on 25 August 1910. Having earned his 1914 Star, Kennard was serving aboard Virginian when discharged dead on 16 December 1916. His Service Record notes:

'Found dead in grading dock, Liverpool. Apparently accidentally fallen into dock during fog.'

Kennard is buried in the Liverpool (Anfield) Cemetery.

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£180

Starting price
£130