The Second World War Pacific Theatre submarine warfare Distinguished Service Medal and King's...

The Second World War Pacific Theatre submarine warfare Distinguished Service Medal and King's Commendation for Bravery group to Leading Seaman Ronald Fentiman: D.S.M., George VI, IND. IMP. (L.S. R. FENTIMAN. P/SSX. 20166.); 1939-45 Star, Atlantic Star, Africa Star, Burma Star with Pacific Clasp, War Medal 1939-45 with Oak Leaf, Fire Brigade Long Service Medal (DIV. OFFR. RONALD FENTIMAN), mounted for wearing. Good very fine or a little better.

King's Commendation for Bravery, L.G. 01/04/41, 'For brave conduct during an enemy air attack on Birkenhead.' (with one other man). At this time the recipient was serving as A.B. in the cruiser H.M.S. Birmingham.

D.S.M., L.G. 20/11/45, under the general heading: 'For gallantry, skill and outstanding devotion to duty whilst serving in H.M. Submarines Thrasher, Seadog, Shalimar, Torbay, Statesman, Trump, Tiptoe, Taciturn, Sybil and Subtle in numerous successful patrols in trying climatic conditions in the Pacific, frequently carried out in shallow and difficult waters and in the presence of strong opposition'. Fentiman himself was serving in H.M. Submarine Taciturn during this period.