WW1. 1914 Star. Smith. RNVR. Nelson Battalion. #sherborne British flag behind

British flag behind

Philip Deck was a freeholder and bookseller in Crown Street

In good condition throughout

MM Radiant star

darker to the high points

WW1. 1914 Star. Smith. RNVR. Nelson Battalion. #sherborne British flag behind1914 Star (Cly. 2 1968. H. Smith, A. B. R. N. V. R. Nelson Bttn. R. N. D.), with his identity tag, named lid for box of issue and cap badge. Hugh Goldie Smith was born on 22 3 1893, (This is what he told the recruiting office) However it is likely that he lied about his age and his real DOB was 22 3 1896. He joined the RNVR 0n 15 1 1912. as part of the 2nd Clyde division, and later The Nelson Battalion. His 1914 Star was issued to HMS "Pekin", A shore