Lot 3464

Description

Trio to torpedo attack survivor: 1914-15 Star; British War Medal 1914-18; Victory Medal 1914-19. J.10288, E.N.Bound, Tel., R.N. on first medal, J.10288 E.N.Bound. L.Tel. R.N. on last two medals. All medals impressed. Swing mounted, very fine.

Edgar Newell Bound, grocer's assistant, born 10Feb1895 at Shanklin, Isle of Wight; joined RN 10Feb1913 for 12 years engagement; rated Boy Telegrapher Jan1912, Telegrapher Nov1913 and Leading Telegrapher Aug1916; was serving on HMS Bostonian, a commissioned escort ship, when she was torpedoed and sunk by a German submarine off Start Point, Devon on 10Oct1917; rated Petty Officer Telegrapher in Jun1921; Disch.15Jun1922 on reduction of Royal Navy.

With research.