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Auction: 25112 - Orders, Decorations and Medals - e-Auction
Lot: 726

The campaign group of four awarded to Stoker J. Carter, Royal Navy, who earned the Royal Humane Society Bronze Medal for an attempted act of lifesaving at Wei-Hai-Wei Harbour in July 1909

1914-15 Star (310996, J. Carter, Sto. 1., R.N.); British War and Victory Medals (310996 J. Carter. Sto.1. R.N.); Royal Humane Society, bronze, unsuccessful small issue, type II (James Carter. R.N. 28th July. 1909.), very fine (4)

R.H.S. Medal awarded as per Case No. 37226:

'On the 28th July 1909, a man fell into the harbour at Wei-Hai-Wei between HMS King Alfred and a collier. Carter and Copestake went in, but after diving failed to find him.'

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Sold for
£260

Starting price
£180