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Victory Medal 1914-18
Awarded to Able Seaman Robert John Squires DSM (1883-1959). Obverse: Winged Victory standing (front), a palm branch in her right hand, her left arm outstretched. Reverse: Within a laurel garland, Inscription: 'THE GREAT WAR FOR CIVILIZATION. 1914-1919'. Inscription on edge: '215816, R.J.SQUIRES, A.B., R.N.' Fitted with a ring and watered silk ribbon of rainbow hues. 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.
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.
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Object Details
| ID: | MED2594 |
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| Collection: | Coins and medals |
| Type: | War medal |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| Creator: | McMillan, William |
| Events: | World War I, 1914-1918 |
| Date made: | 1919 |
| People: | Squires, Robert John |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
| Measurements: | Overall: 36 mm |