British War Medal. Silver issue (1046L James Mann. R.N.R.)

Medal verification: Confirmed as the only medal awarded to the recipient for his Great War service who served in the Shetland with the Royal Naval Reserve

- British War Medal. Silver issue: WO 171/122

James Mann, son of Andrew Mann (Crofter & Fisherman) and Jessie Mann (nee Ratter) was a native of Avensgarth, Eshaness, Northmavine, Shetland, where he was born on, 22 June 1875 (R.N.R. service record refers). Prior to enlisting in the Royal Naval Reserve on, 1 March 1915, James had been employed as a 'Fisherman', and had been residing at the family croft located at, Avensgarth, Eshaness, Shetland. After enrolment, James remained in Shetland on 'Patrol Duty' at Avensgarth, Eshaness (Shetland's Roll of Honour and Roll of Service refers) for the duration of the Great War, during which he held the rate 'Seaman'. The stunning rugged location of his duties - the cliffs of Eshaness - were quite possibly the most scenic and remote of all naval locations in the United Kingdom, during the Great War. James took his demobilisation at Lerwick, Naval Base, Shetland, on, 7 December 1918. James Mann is recorded as having died at Avensgarth, on Christmas day, 25 December 1930

The recipients Royal Naval Reserve service record is extant and accessible at The National Archives

For a detailed summary of Shetland's contribution and experiences during the Great War, we would refer clients to the excellent PDF resource produced by the Shetland Library, by cutting and pasting below link / address:

https://www.shetland.gov.uk/downloads/file/1344/the-fighting-forces-secondary-resources-information-sheets-for-s1-s6

A choice condition medal, sans riband, and never worn, the medal pristine. Sold with brown manila issue envelope (a/f)

Condition: Toned EF

Code: 24123