An East And West Africa Medal To Leading Seaman J.w. Oakley; H.m.s. Turquoise Auction Both are edged in twisted

Both are edged in twisted silver piping

dated August 16

He attended the Imperial Defence College in January 1947

maker marked "WYON 287 REGENT STREET LONDON" on the inside lid

An East And West Africa Medal To Leading Seaman J.w. Oakley; H.m.s. Turquoise Auction Both are edged in twisted1 Clasp WITU 1890 (J. W. OAKLEY, LG. SMN., H. M. S. TURQUOISE.). Naming is officially impressed. Original ribbon, edge nicks, contact marks, better than very fine. Footnote: J. W. Oakley was born on June 25, 1865 at Bethnal Green, Middlesex, England and his trade was that of Waiter. He joined the Royal Navy in June 1883, serving during the Eastern African campaign in Wituland. He was discharged as medically unfit on June 17, 1910. Oakley was recalled