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A Great War M.B.E. pair awarded to Lieutenant J. Candy, Royal Navy, who was decorated for...
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A Great War M.B.E. pair awarded to Lieutenant J. Candy, Royal Navy, who was decorated for his work with sick and injured naval personnel whilst in his mid 70s The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, O.B.E. (Military) Officer’s 1st type breast badge, silver-gilt, hallmarks for London 1918; British War Medal 1914-20 (Lieut. J. Candy. R.N.) mounted court-style for display, good very fine (2) £160-£200 --- M.B.E. London Gazette 11 June 1919: ‘For Valuable Services at the Royal Naval Camp, Haslar.’ File ADM 171/87 at the National Archives, adds: ‘Although he has been on the retired list for many years, Lieutenant Candy volunteered for further service at the age of 74, and whilst employed at Haslar Camp, has carried out his duties in a very capable and efficient manner.’ John Candy was born in Portsmouth on 4 December 1844 and joined the Royal Navy as Able Seaman in 1868. Posted to Penelope, Agincourt, Cambridge, Excellent and Iron Duke, he was raised Gunner on 21 January 1878, and Chief Gunner on 1 April 1896. Pensioned in January 1900 with the Honorary rank of Lieutenant, he volunteered for further service in July 1917 and served two years at the Royal Naval Hospital Haslar; he was not entitled to a Victory Medal. He died on 26 November 1931, aged 86 years.
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A Great War M.B.E. pair awarded to Lieutenant J. Candy, Royal Navy, who was decorated for his work with sick and injured naval personnel whilst in his mid 70s The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, O.B.E. (Military) Officer’s 1st type breast badge, silver-gilt, hallmarks for London 1918; British War Medal 1914-20 (Lieut. J. Candy. R.N.) mounted court-style for display, good very fine (2) £160-£200 --- M.B.E. London Gazette 11 June 1919: ‘For Valuable Services at the Royal Naval Camp, Haslar.’ File ADM 171/87 at the National Archives, adds: ‘Although he has been on the retired list for many years, Lieutenant Candy volunteered for further service at the age of 74, and whilst employed at Haslar Camp, has carried out his duties in a very capable and efficient manner.’ John Candy was born in Portsmouth on 4 December 1844 and joined the Royal Navy as Able Seaman in 1868. Posted to Penelope, Agincourt, Cambridge, Excellent and Iron Duke, he was raised Gunner on 21 January 1878, and Chief Gunner on 1 April 1896. Pensioned in January 1900 with the Honorary rank of Lieutenant, he volunteered for further service in July 1917 and served two years at the Royal Naval Hospital Haslar; he was not entitled to a Victory Medal. He died on 26 November 1931, aged 86 years.
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