1914-15 Star (S.D. 28. B. A. Mitchell, D.H., R.N.R.); British War Medal 1914-20 (28 .D. B. A. Mitchell. 2 Hd. R.N.R.); Mercantile Marine War Medal 1914-18 (B. A. Mitchell) Victory Medal (Erased and Renamed) (28 S.D. B. A. Mitchell. 2 Hd. R.N.R.); Defence Medal(5)(28 S.D. B. A. Mitchell. 2 Hd. R.N.R.) Second Hand B. A. Mitchell, Royal Naval Reserve.

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M.I.D. London Gazette 17 April 1918: ‘In recognition of services in mine sweeping operations between 1 April and 31 December 1917.’ Bertram Arthur Mitchell was born in Milton Abbas, Dorset, on 23 January 1896. Mobilised before completing his training, he served aboard H.M.S. Magpie from 14 August 1915, followed by postings aboard a wide variety of vessels.