Navy LSGC ( Geo V ) To The RMA, Served With The RNAS WW1

Navy LSGC ( Geo V ) 7553 ARTHUR BARTON GUNNER RMA

Arthur Barton was born in Portsmouth in 1880 , he served with the Royal Marine Artillery before transferring in September 1912 to the fledgling and as yet unofficial Royal Naval Air Service , his rank on transfer being Gunner, later AM1 in July 1914, POM in January 1915 , CPO in August 1916 and F/Sgt RAF April 1918.

He is entitled to a 1914 trio as AM1 RNAS

A medal to a very early original member of the RNAS which was officially formed in July 1914

Medal dark toned GVF condition

Code: 50711