Five: Officer's Steward 1st Class J. Hennessy, Royal Navy, 1914-15 Star (L. 4291 O. Std. 2, R.N.); British War and Victory Medals (L. 4291 O.S. 1, R.N.); Royal Victorian Medal, G.V.R., silver (L. 4291 J. Hennessy, O.S. 1., R.N., Royal Tours 1919-22); Naval Long Service and Good Conduct, G.V.R., 'Admiral's bust' (L. 4291 O.S. 1, H.M.S. Victory), generally good very fine (5)

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Five: Officer's Steward 1st Class J. Hennessy, Royal Navy, 1914-15 Star (L. 4291 O. Std. 2, R.N.); British War and Victory Medals (L. 4291 O.S. 1, R.N.); Royal Victorian Medal, G.V.R., silver (L. 4291 J. Hennessy, O.S. 1., R.N., Royal Tours 1919-22); Naval Long Service and Good Conduct, G.V.R., 'Admiral's bust' (L. 4291 O.S. 1, H.M.S. Victory), generally good very fine (5)

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Lot Essay

Ex N.I. Brooks Collection.

Officer's Steward 1st Class John Hennessy was awarded the R.V.M. on 20.6.1922 in respect of services aboard the Battle Cruiser H.M.S. Renown during the Visit of H.R.H. The Prince of Wales to India and Japan.