1939-45 Star; Atlantic Star; War Medal 1939-45 - all unnamed as awarded in original box of issue addressed to Mr J. Branagan 20 Barrack Street , Devonport.
Included is his original navy service parchment and a WWI demobilisation certificate to 24469 J Branagan - this would seem to indicate that he had WWI service - these medals, if awarded, are not included.
JX185483 John Branagan born Bury Lancs 31.3.1892 Possible WWI service 24469 R.F.A. Enlisted RN 15.3.1940 Served HMS Drake & Raleigh.
Branagan was born out of wedlock (birth certificate included) but, by the 1901 census, his parents appear to have married.
He passed away in Plymouth, Devon in 1956.
