163128 H.MINTER ACT.C.P.O. R.N.
Henry Minter
Born Rotherhithe, Surrey 24/2/1876
His occupation was described as Ballast Boy
Joined the Royal Navy 1894
Served in HMS QUEEN ELIZABETH from 22./12/14 to 13/5/15 & was entitled to the 1914/15 Star
'Commended for service in Action between 19th February and 24th April 1915' whilst serving in HMS Queen Elizabeth at the Dardanelles & Mentioned in Despatches LG 16/8/15
For more details of HMS Queen Elizabeth's attack on the Dardanelles Narrows & shelling the Turkish Forts at Gallipoli 18/3/15 - Click Here
For an artist's impression of HMS Queen Elizabeth under heavy fire from shore-based batteries - Click Here
With London Gazette details & 2 pages of ADM Sailors Papers
Condition: BWM toned black & victory slightly stained, GVF
Note: The MID Oakleaf is for illustration purposes only
