GREAT WAR TRIO +LSGC TO 200801 W T CLEGG AB RN - MENTIONED IN DESPATCHES FOR SERVICES IN RESCUE TUGS

Great War Trio +LSGC to 200801 W T Clegg AB RN - Mentioned in Despatches for services in Rescue Tugs. William Thomas Clegg was born in Nottingham in 1881. In civilian life, he worked as a Milkman. He joined the Royal Navy on 2nd May 1899, signing on for 12 years. During the Great War he first served on HMS Illustrious between 13th July 1914 and 26th November 1915, then HMS Vengeance between December 1915 and March 1917. Clegg was based at HMS Collen from August 1917 until May 1919. It seems that Clegg served on Rescues Tugs and was Mentioned in Despatches on 11th April 1919 for ' For services in Rescue Tugs between 1st July and 11th November 1918. 1914/15 Star = 200801 W T Clegg AB RN Pair = 200801 W T Clegg AB RN ( Original MID Mini) LSGC = 200801 W T Clegg AB HMS Collen Swing mounted as worn Condition = GVF All medals correctly impressed.