NAVAL GENERAL SERVICE GROUP OF FOUR TO McMASTER H.M.S. FOX

Naval General Service Medal, clasp: PERSIAN GULF 1909-1914
Named to: PLY 15144 PTE .A. MC MASTER R.M.L.I. H.M.S. FOX.
1914/15 Star trio, named to: PLY 15144 PTE. A. MCMASTER R.M.L.I.
Alexander Mc Master was born in 1892 in Glasgow.Joined the Royal Marines in 1910.He joined H.M.S.Fox in July 1914 and served in her until 28 October 1915.He then served on H.M.S ".Revenge" from 30 June 1916 until 29 May 1918.He was discharged 16 September 1920.
H.M.S Fox was employed for three years in the Persian Gulf,on anti gun-running duties,and Mcmaster would probably have been on "boarding" parties to inspect suspect Ships.At the outbreak of of WW1,H.M.S. Fox was sent to East Africa
escorting troop ships,and employed in the search for the "Konisberg".
There is an article online that describes all the service of H.M.S.Fox during his time on her.
Medals about good very fine, the trio shows evidence of having been "lacquered" at some time, but this does not detract.
Mounted on board for display,also comes with copied papers,Medal Rolls,etc.

Code: 50908