pjac Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 I found out by chance that my Great-Uncle, William Russell Stobo, Chief Engineer, and his captain F D Struss were both awarded the DSC after their ship, The Manchester Trader, engaged in a running battle with submarine U65 in the Mediterranean and was sunk off Pantellaria on 4 June 1917. This was never mentioned in the family and I have no idea what became of the medal. I would very much like to track it down. Were these medals named? Even if not named, if might still be with his named Mercantile Marine medal and BWM. Where/how would I start looking? I'm not over-optimistic about finding it, but I won't know if I don't try! Thanks Patrick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul R Posted December 11, 2014 Share Posted December 11, 2014 Hello Patrick. What a great discovery. I look forward to seeing this thread develop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gavinmedals Posted December 14, 2014 Share Posted December 14, 2014 Hi, if not already tried it, i would suggest that you check Dix, Noonan & Webb and the Spink auction archives as well. You never know. Best of luck with your search. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pjac Posted December 15, 2014 Author Share Posted December 15, 2014 Hi, if not already tried it, i would suggest that you check Dix, Noonan & Webb and the Spink auction archives as well. You never know. Best of luck with your search.[/quo Thanks very much. I'll give this a try. Patrick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Boonzaier Posted December 15, 2014 Share Posted December 15, 2014 I think You Can check DNW online? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pjac Posted December 15, 2014 Author Share Posted December 15, 2014 Thanks all. I've checked both DNW and Spinks, but no joy. Also tried various google searches without success. What other medal auctioneers should I be looking at? Will continue with the search! Patrick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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