DISTINGUISHED SERVICE CROSS(GEORGE V) IN ORIGINAL BOX WITH PRIVATE MEDAL FOR VALOUR AWARDEDTO CAPTAIN THOMAS HENRY CLATWORTHY MERCHANT NAVY

Distinguished Service Cross(George V) in original box of issue.
Hallmarks for London 1917-18.
Cross about extremely fine,and lightly toned.
Ribbon a little rubbed,on original wearing pin,
Original Garrards case,lining a little worn.
Sold with a private Lifesaving Medal? with top clasp: FOR VALOUR.
Obverse has SS ANDORINHA DEC 24TH 1913.
Reverse has the inscription: "FROM THE CRITICAL QUARTETTE" TO CAPTAIN CLATWORTHY.(hallmarked Birmingham 1912-13) 32mm dia.
On attrractive yellow and red ribbon-presumably the colours of the Yeoward Line,marked with the letter YB.
Captain Thomas Henry Clatworthy was born in 1878 at Bridgewater Somerset.He received his second Mates certificate in 1900,his Mates certificate in 1903,and his Masters certificate in 1905.
In October 1912 he was the Master of the S.S.Andorihna (Yeoward Line) bound for the Canaries.It maybe that during this voyage the event occured That let to Captain Clatworthy being awarded the private Lifesaving Medal from the Critical quartette that was presented in 1913.
He received a commendation(M.I.D) in the London Gazette,dated 17/11/1917,and was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross, London Gazette 22/02/1918."in recognition of zeal and devotion to duty shown in carrying on the trade of the country during the War.
Also entitled to a Mercantile Marine War Medal and British War Medal.
Interesting pair-purchased together.Sold with copied research.,and a small bronze Amateur Gymnastics Association Medal warded to: M.J.Clatworthy Championship of England 1928 Standard.

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