GROUP OF FOUR. Chief Stoker Ernest Bowsher. Royal Navy.

Code: 10719

Awarded to Chief Stocker Ernest Bowsher serving with His Majesties Royal Navy. 1914-15 Star (K12736 E. BOWSHER. STO.1. R.N.), British War Medal & Victory Medal (K12736 E. BOWSHER. ACT.STO. R.N.) and Royal Naval Long Service & Good Conduct (GeoV) Coinage Head (12736 E. BOWSHER. CH.STO. HMS REVENGE). He was born 18^th February 1893 in Eastbourne in Sussex. At the time of his enlistment his civilian occupation is recorded as ‘Labourer’. He joined the navy on the 9^th September 1911, serving for 12 years. Enrolled and trained at Victory II naval facility, followed by service at a number of naval vessels and shore bases. He saw service throughout World War One and later serving on HMS Revenge. He received his Royal Naval Long Service & Good Conduct whilst serving with the rank of Chief Stoker. HMS Revenge was a lead ship of the Revenge Class Battleship of 29,970 tons with 4x twin 15 inch guns as main armament. (with copy service record and medal rolls).