Photos collected by my Grandfather - Harold Ernest Williams whilst he was in the Royal Navy, and a bit about him and the photos.

Outline research by Andrew Williams..great grandson.

A link about HMS Marlborough

Another link

Harold Williams served on both HMS Bellerophon and HMS Marlborough.

Some notes
• Captain Edward F. Bruen commanded the Bellerophon in the Battle of Jutland
• Bellerophon In Company with the Commander-in-Chief, Admiral Sir John Jellicoe
• In fourth battle squadron 4th division (Benbow (flagship of Vice-Admiral Sir Doveton Sturdee), Bellerophon, Temeraire,Vanguard)
• HMS Iron Duke was the flag ship
More here.

• H. E. Williams was on board HMS Marlborough next to HMS Vanguard when it exploded (9th July 1917)
• Was Captain’s Coxswain on HMS M. in 1919

British Navy Medals Recieved

The 1914-15 Star

Awarded for service on the establishment of a ship or unit in a theatre of war. A member awarded the 1914 Star could not be awarded the 1914-15 Star (this award).

The British War Medal 1914-20

Awarded for service as follows:
• Navy - for 28 days mobilised service or to those who lost their lives in active operations before completing that period, between 5 August 1914 and 11 November 1918.
• Army and Air Force - entry into a theatre of war on duty, or who left places of residence and rendered approved overseas service between 5 August 1914 and 11 November 1918.
• Mercantile Marine - at least six months service between 5 August 1914 and 11 November 1918.

The Victory Medal

Awarded for service as follows:
• Navy - those who were mobilised and rendered approved service either at sea between 5 August 1914 and 11 November 1918 or on the establishment of a unit within a theatre of military operations.
• Army - those who served on the establishment of a unit in a theatre of war.
• Air Force - those who served on the establishment of a unit in a theatre of war outside the UK, served with an operational unit in the UK or overseas and had been actively engaged against the enemy, been employed in flying new aircraft to France or served on the complement of aircraft-carrying ships.
A member Mentioned in Dispatches for service during World War 1 wears a bronze oak leaf on the ribbon. Only one emblem is worn no matter how many times a member may have been 'mentioned'.

This is him!