An East And West Africa Medal To Leading Seaman J.w. Oakley; H.m.s. Turquoise Auction He attended the Imperial Defence

He attended the Imperial Defence College in January 1947

1 Clasp - NORTHERN IRELAND (23917523 BDR

Both are edged in twisted silver piping

maker marked "TROPHY CRAFT" and marked "STERLING" on the reverse

six letters from him to his Mother

An East And West Africa Medal To Leading Seaman J.w. Oakley; H.m.s. Turquoise Auction He attended the Imperial Defence1 Clasp WITU 1890 (J. W. OAKLEY, LG. SMN., H. M. S. TURQUOISE.). Naming is officially impressed. Original ribbon, edge nicks, contact marks, better than very fine. Footnote: J. W. Oakley was born on June 25, 1865 at Bethnal Green, Middlesex, England and his trade was that of Waiter. He joined the Royal Navy in June 1883, serving during the Eastern African campaign in Wituland. He was discharged as medically unfit on June 17, 1910. Oakley was recalled