The Second World War Distinguished Service Cross and associated campaign medals to Skipper

The Second World War Distinguished Service Cross and associated campaign medals to Skipper Lieutenant William Tucker, Royal Naval Reserve: D.S.C, George VI, reverse engraved "W. TUCKER SKIPPER LT 2657.", in Garrard case of issue, nearly extremely fine; together with a 1939-45 Star, Atlantic Star, and War Medal 1939-45; and separately a France and Germany Star, all unnamed as issued, the combination of recipients possibly being this officer and his son, good very fine or better, [5]; together with a Mention in Despatches certificate (Skipper William Tucker R.N.R.), medal ribbons fitted for wearing and including the Reserve Decoration, the postage box for the campaign medals, and a small quantity of associated original documents.

M.I.D. London Gazette 01/01/1941

D.S.C. London Gazette 01/01/1942

Born in Grimsby, 18/09/1903, William Tucker became a trawlerman, and enrolled in the Royal Naval Reserve in September 1924. He was certified as a Skipper by the United Navigation Committee of Grimsby, 03/08/1927 (certificate offered in this lot). In October 1939 he took command of H.M. Trawler York City, which had been requisitioned in August of that year, undertaking anti-submarine duties.