WWII Gallantry MBE. Lieutenant, Skipper Andrew Liston. HMS Bonito. Born Newhaven, Leith, Midlothian.

An interesting boxed M.b.e military division.

In original period Royal mint case of issue .

Instruction of wear card with lieut listons details typed to rear .

Skipper Lieutenant Andrew liston was born Newhaven, leith , Midlothian 25th January 1896.

He saw long prewar service in the Royal Naval Reserve see digital only images of his service record.

Skipper .

Hms amethyst asw trawler Sept 1939 to jan 1940 .

Hms lady beryl asw trawler July 1940 – October 1942 .

Hms Bonito asw trawler January 1943 until mid 1945 .

Mbe awarded for bravery and devotion to duty in firefighting and rescue work after an explosion in merchant vessel in port of bari 9th April 1945 .

London gazette 11th September 1945 .

Also entitled to a rnr decoration and ww2 medals whereabouts unknown.