(G.W. GOBBY, Gr R.M., H.M.S. MONARCH.). Naming is officially impressed. Contact marks, very fine. Accompanied by a copy of his Service Records.
Footnote: Gunner George William Gobby, Royal Marines was born in Clerkenwell, London, England in July 1873. He enlisted for service as a Private (4522) with the Royal Marines on February 25, 1892 in London, at the age of 18, stating his religion as Church of England and his trade as that of Labourer. After training, he was designated a Gunner with the Royal Marine Artillery on November 4, 1892, continuing to serve in that roll until August 30, 1893, when he began ship service aboard H.M.S. Pembroke. Later postings would include H.M.S. Empress of India, Royal Oak, Prince George, Alexandra and Monarch. Gunner Gobby was discharged from service on February 24, 1904, at the age of 30, having completed twelve years' service. He was re-mobilized for First World War service with the Royal Marine Artillery on August 2, 1914, at the age of 41, but was declared "Medically Unfit" on November 14, 1914. He is confirmed on the Medal Roll for the Queen's South Africa Medal. He was also entitled to a 1914 Star Trio and the Silver War Badge, the Roll indicating the 1914 Star was returned to the mint.