WW1 Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal & Victory Medal Group with Silver War Badge – G.W. Hepworth A.B., Hawke Bn. R.N.V.R. (Wounded)

A first world war MM group to T.Z/4761 Able Seaman George William Hepworth, Hawke Battalion, Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve.

George V Military Medal named to TZ-4761. A.B. G.W. Hepworth. Hawke Bn. R.N.V.R.
1914-15 Star named to T.Z. 4761 G.W. Hepworth, A.B., R.N.V.R.
British War Medal named to T.Z. 4761 G.W. Hepworth. A.B. R.N.V.R.
WW1 Victory Medal named to T.Z. 4761 G.W. Hepworth. A.B. R.N.V.R.
Silver War Badge numbered RN46458

L.G.: 20th August 1919 (MM)

George Hepworth was born in Sheffield, Yorkshire.

The group comes with a copy of his medical history from enrolment to discharge which shows he received multiple gun shot wounds and shell wounds. He had to have his left leg amputated on 4.11.18 and skin grafts to his right leg after receiving gun shot wounds to both legs. Please see photos.

The medals are in good condition with ribbons.

Regiment: Hawke Battalion, Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve

Era: WW1