WW1 1914/15 Star Trio & LSGC RMA Royal Navy

DENHOLM.J.Sgt.7280.ROYAL MARINE ARTILLERY.

1914/15 Star - British War Medal - Victory Medal - Long Service good conduct Medal (GV)

Original paper documents confirm medal entitlement.

John Denholm was born on 27th June 1879, at Eastney, Portsmouth. His father was a serving NCO in the RMA at the time. John Denholm joined the Royal Marines on 24th January 1898, aged 18 1½ yrs, his description was as follows: Height 5`8/½", fresh complexion, brown hair, hazel eyes, religion Wesleyan, his trade was given as harness maker.

On completion of basic training he joined the RMA as Gunner 2cl.

During his career he served on HMS's TAMAR (shore base Hong Kong) - PRINCE GEORGE - MAJESTIC (sunk off Gaba Tepe, Dardanelles) - BLACK PRINCE (lost with all hands, Jutland) - HIBERNIA – DUKE OF EDINGBURGH -BACCHANTE - COLLOSUS.

John married Rosanna Kate Hayward on 23/10/1906, unfortunately Rosanna was to die soon after the birth of their daughter Kathleen was born in the following year, Kathleen was to be raised by her Grand Parents (John's mum and dad).

He served throughout the whole of the war on the Battleship Colossus and took part in the Battle of Jutland where she fired 93 heavy shells and was hit twice.

In 1917 he was promoted the Cr/Sgt. He was discharged, time complete in 1919, then served for ten yrs in the RFR until age 50.

The 1939 register shows John Denholm living with his second wife Margaret at 4, Park Lane, Havent, Hampshire where he was employed as a school attendance officer. John Denholm died on 19/05/1951 still living at the same address.

Medals come with original certificate of service and discharge, two letters of praise on HMS COLOSSUS headed paper. Plus his Father's original certificate of service.