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Auction: 23113 - Orders, Decorations and Medals - e-Auction
Lot: 363

Three: Stoker Petty Officer A. Hartle, Royal Navy, who served on H.M.S. Phaeton at the Battle of Jutland

1914-15 Star (293426. A. Hartle. L.Sto.1., R.N.); British War and Victory Medals (293426 A. Hartle. S.P.O. R.N.), very fine (3)

Alfred Hartle was born at Wolverhampton on 1 March 1880 and was a groom when he joined the Royal Navy on 2 October 1899. Initially discharged in 1911 he joined the Royal Fleet Reserve and was called up on 2 August 1914.

Phaeton joined the 1st Light Cruiser Squadron, remaining with that squadron until March 1918. On 4 May 1916, during the raid on Tondern, Phaeton (with Galatea), shot down the Zeppelin L-7. She was present at the Battle of Jutland, taking part in the first clash of the battle, with the German cruiser Elbing.

Hartle was discharged ashore on 8 March 1919 receiving a war gratuity; sold together with copied service papers.


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Sold for
£80

Starting price
£40