Father: Coronation Medal 1902; Naval LSGCM EVII (.... FRANK ODDS. CH. STO. H.M.S. ROSARIO) - first part rubbed and illegible -; Messina Earthquake Medal 1908 - unnamed as awarded - housed in a presentation case.
Son: British War Medal (M.5583 F.F. ODDS. E.R.A.4 R.N.); Victory Medal (M.5583 F.F. ODDS. E.R.A.4 R.N.); 1939-45 Star; Atlantic Star clasp France & Germany; Italy Star; Defence Medal; War Medal 1939-45 - unnamed as awarded.
Father: Frank Odds was born in Frinsbury, Kent on 6 April 1870 (some records suggest 1873). He joined the Royal Navy on 16 July 1889 and served aboard various vessels and was present during the Messina Earthquake disaster of 1908 (medal). He earned his LSGCM aboard HMS Rosario and was transferred to the Royal Fleet Reserve on 22 July 1911. He died soon after in 1913.
Son: Frederick Frank Odds was born in Rochester, Kent in 1897. He joined the RN on 14 July 1915 and served during WWI aboard various vessels. He was commissioned Lieutenant Engineer in 1926. He served throughout WWII and was placed on the retired list on 14 July 1947. His address was 9 Barton Crescent, Paignton, Devon. He died in Torbay, Devon on 21 November 1981.
Medals are in good condition unless otherwise indicated. Sold with some copied research.
