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Medals awarded to Seaman W. Williams

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Medals awarded to Seaman W. Williams of the Royal Naval Reserve. Victoria Cross. Inscription on cross: '7 JUNE 1917'. Inscription on suspender: 'SEAMAN W. WILLIAMS, R.N.R. O.N. 6224 A'. Awarded for action on H.M.S Pargust and UC29; awarded to crew, two holders chosen by secret ballot. Distinguished Service Medal with bar for second award awarded to Seaman W. Williams of the Royal Naval Reserve. Inscribed on edge: 'A 6224 W. WILLIAMS, SEA R.N.R. OFF W. 1914-15 Star. Inscription: 'A. 6224. W. WILLIAMS. SMN. R.N.R.'.COAST IRELAND. 17. FEB. 1917.'. Second award bar inscribed: '8. AUGUST. 1917'. British War Medal. Inscription: '6224 A. W. WILLIAMS L.S. R.N.R.'. Victory Medal. Inscription: '6224 A. W. WILLIAMS L.S. R.N.R.'. French Medaille Militaire.

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