An Inter-War S.G.M. Group of Three to Second Hand C. Down, Merchant Navy, Late Royal Naval Reserve, Sea Gallantry Medal, G.V.R., silver (Charles Down, ''Oku'', 11th February 1928); British War and Victory Medals (D.H., R.N.R.), edge bruising, generally very fine

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An Inter-War S.G.M. Group of Three to Second Hand C. Down, Merchant Navy, Late Royal Naval Reserve, Sea Gallantry Medal, G.V.R., silver (Charles Down, ''Oku'', 11th February 1928); British War and Victory Medals (D.H., R.N.R.), edge bruising, generally very fine
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Second Hand Charles Down, S.G.M., was decorated for his services on the occasion of the Steam Trawler Oku, of Milford, running into trouble in the fishing-grounds off the South-West Coast of Ireland on 11.2.1928. As a Second Hand in a similar vessel, the Limeslade, he was one of two men who attempted to reach the stricken Oku in a small boat, an attempt that failed, after 'battling for nearly an hour', owing to 'the hurricane and raging sea'. A second attempt also failed but Down 'displayed great gallantry and ran a grave risk'. Luckily, an alternative means of rescue was ultimately successful.