THE DISTINGUISHED SERVICE MEDAL AWARDED TO ENGINE ROOM ARTIFICER 3RD CLASS E. WILLIAMS, H.M.S. BELLEROPHON, ROYAL NAVY, FOR THE BATTLE OF JUTLAND. Distinguished Service Medal, George V (officially impressed: M. 5149. E. WILLIAMS, E.R.A. 3CL. H.M.S. BELLEROPHON. 31. MAY.-1. JUNE 1916.). Attractively toned, Good Very Fine.
Williams's Distinguished Service Medal was awarded for the Battle of Jutland. Medal accompanied by copied citation.
The Dreadnaught, HMS Bellerophon, was part of the British Fourth Battle Squadron which engaged the German High Sea Fleet on May 31 - June 1, 1916 during the Battle of Jutland. Although the Bellerophon was under enemy fire, it suffered no hits during the battle. The Captain of the Bellerophon cited Williams for meritorious service in action on the 31st of May and during the subsequent night and following morning stating: "On the 31st May, Williams had the afternoon watch while the Fleet was steaming at high speed - twenty knots for the last port - to join the action already started by the cruisers to the southward. When he was relieved at 4 P.M., he did not leave the Engine Room, but remained there almost continuously through the night and til 10 A.M. the next day, setting a fine example of zeal, courage and cheerfulness to the whole department. His good work undoubtedly helped materially to maintain the utmost efficiency in the Engine Room during this period."
With copied service papers. Edward Williams, born 23/8/1891, at Hereford, enlisted into the Royal Navy on 22/10/1912. At the time of enlistment he gave his trade as that of fitter and turner. Service papers confirm service aboard HMS Bellerophon from 1/4/1913 to 27/3/1917. Williams was still serving on 1/1/1929, when his service records were "transferred to card".
Ex Dix Noonan Webb 7/3/2007, realised £1,100 plus fees (£1,350 approx.)
