15 Star - Henstridge - RN
Commissioned Gunner Philip Henry Henstridge RN b Melksham Wilts 1884 Joined 1902 Comm 1916 Retired 1929 Died 1930 also ent BWM/VM

£40.00

SKU: C1001883

1914-15 Star (208085 P.H. HENSTRIDGE. P.O., R.N.) 

Philip Henry Henstridge was born in Melksham, Wilts on 18 September 1884. He joined the Royal Navy in 1902 and saw extensive service before and during WWI.

He was promoted to Commissioned Gunner on 16 November 1916 and saw out the war in that capacity. He was placed on the Retired List on account of ill-health on 1 September 1929 and died at King George's Sanatorium, Petersfield on 6 July 1930 from Pulmonary Tuberculosis and acute appendicitis.

Medal is in good condition unless otherwise indicated. Sold with research. Please note that Henstridge was also entitled to a British War Medal and Victory Medal which are not included.


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