Awarded to Able Seaman Robert John Squires DSM (1883-1959). Obverse: Head of King George V (left). Legend: 'GEORGIVS V BRITT : OMN : REX ET IND : IMP:' Reverse: A Knight on horseback (right) a short sword in his right hand, trampling on the German shield, skull and cross-bones. Legend: '1914-18'. Inscription on edge: '215816, R.J.SQUIRES, A.B., R.N.' Fitted with a bar and orange watered silk ribbon edged with blue, black and white stripes. Mounted on a bar with four others.

Robert John Squires was born in Swanage, Dorset and joined the Royal Navy, signing up for twelve years’ service in 1901. He was an Able Seaman during the First World War in the Royal Fleet Auxiliary, notably in minelayer R.F.A. 'Princess Margaret', and was awarded the Distinguished Service medal for his service on this ship. He ended his naval service on HMS 'Malaya' until 1924 and was pensioned from 1926. He returned to Swanage and in 1939 was working as a chauffeur and gardener (his father had been a gardener and seedsman). He died in Poole.