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Offered is a WW1 medal group to Leading Seaman Perry, who served in the Royal Navy during the war and also fought at the Battle of Dogger Bank, whilst aboard H.M.S. Lysander in 1915.

1914 – 15 Star, impressed named 190665. J.J. PERRY. L.S. R.N.; British War and victory Medals, impressed named 190665 J.J. PERRY. L.S.R.N. Court mounted for display. Comes with copies service records and medal roll.

John James Perry, was born 18/12/1880 at Kilmainham Wood, Mead. He enlisted on his 18^th birthday 18/12/1898 into the Royal Navy. He served on the following H.M ship and shore establishments: Impregnable; Lion; Boscowen; Alexandra; Raleigh; Trafalgar; Hannibal; Excellent; Duke of Wellington; Forward. To the Fleet Reserve 28/1/1911

WW1 service: Halcyon (mine sweeper) Aug 1914 -4/9/1914; Cyclops (submarine repair and depot ship) 5/9/14 – 31/12/14; Lysander 1/1/1915 – 21/4/1915 (destroyer, part of the First Division of the Third Flotilla during the Battle of Dogger Bank); Egmont (was depot ship/parent ship/accounting base at Malta) for the hired trawler Destinn, Admiralty No 1587. Built 1914, Armament: 1-6pdr. In service 5.15 – 1919 as minesweeper. Served 14/12/1915 – 31/12/1918. HMS Victory 1/1/19 – 31/3/1919 and demobilized.