An East And West Africa Medal To Leading Seaman J.w. Oakley; H.m.s. Turquoise Auction Footnote: The badge was established

Footnote: The badge was established in 1945

when he was transferred to the War Department

suffering a gun shot wound to the neck and leg

or sometimes brass or copper

An East And West Africa Medal To Leading Seaman J.w. Oakley; H.m.s. Turquoise Auction Footnote: The badge was established1 Clasp WITU 1890 (J. W. OAKLEY, LG. SMN., H. M. S. TURQUOISE.). Naming is officially impressed. Original ribbon, edge nicks, contact marks, better than very fine. Footnote: J. W. Oakley was born on June 25, 1865 at Bethnal Green, Middlesex, England and his trade was that of Waiter. He joined the Royal Navy in June 1883, serving during the Eastern African campaign in Wituland. He was discharged as medically unfit on June 17, 1910. Oakley was recalled