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An Inter-War S.G.M. Group of Five to Seaman G. Elliott, Merchant Navy, Late Royal Naval Reserve, Sea Gallantry Medal, G.V.R., bronze (George Elliott, ''The Gay Gordon'', 21st April 1923); 1914-15 Star (Smn., R.N.R.); British War and Victory Medals (Smn., R.N.R.); Royal Naval Reserve Long Service and Good Conduct, G.V.R. (Smn., R.N.R.), generally good very fine

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An Inter-War S.G.M. Group of Five to Seaman G. Elliott, Merchant Navy, Late Royal Naval Reserve, Sea Gallantry Medal, G.V.R., bronze (George Elliott, ''The Gay Gordon'', 21st April 1923); 1914-15 Star (Smn., R.N.R.); British War and Victory Medals (Smn., R.N.R.); Royal Naval Reserve Long Service and Good Conduct, G.V.R. (Smn., R.N.R.), generally good very fine
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Lot Essay

Seaman George Elliott, S.G.M., was decorated for his services on the occasion of the Schooner The Gay Gordon, of St. John's, Newfoundland, running into difficulties in the North Atlantic on 21.4.1923. Employed as a Seaman in the S.S. Hollinside, Elliott helped man her lifeboat for over an hour in the darkness, wind and rain, and thereby contributed to the rescue of six of The Gay Gordon's crew.