Transport Medal recipients, surname S
Sampson, W, Chief Engineer
Served on: Montfort
/ Lake Manitoba / Arawa (Elder Dempster). Clasp: South Africa
Sandilands, J E,
Master
Served on: Nurani
(Asiatic SN). Clasps: South Africa and China
Sangster, B, 3rd
Officer
Served on: Armenian
(Leyland Line). Clasp: South Africa
Duplicate issued 22 Aug 13
Sargent, W G, Chief
Engineer
Served on: Landaura
(British India). Clasp: China
Sawyer, H , 3rd
Officer
Served on: Roslin
Castle (Union Castle). Clasp: South Africa
Sayer, E A R, 3rd
Engineer
Served on: Haiching
(Douglas). Clasp: China
Sayer, M B, 2nd &
Chief
Served on: Orient
(Orient S N Line). Clasp: South Africa
Scallan, H, Chief
Officer
Served on: Nawab
(Asiatic SN). Clasp: China
Scarff, (R) W,
Master
Served on: City of
London (Ellerman Line). Clasp: South Africa
Scarr, G A, 3rd &
2nd Officer
Served on: Ariosto
(Thos Wilson). Clasp: South Africa
Schmidt, E , 3rd
Engineer
Served on: Sirsa
(British India). Clasp: South Africa
Sckoles, W A , 3rd
Officer
Served on:
Antillian (Leyland Line). Clasp: South Africa
Returned to Mint
Scott, A L, 2nd
Engineer
Served on: Upada
(British India). Clasp: South Africa
Issued to Sister 1904
TM (1). Hamilton Jun 73 £48.
Scott, D, 3rd & 2nd
Officer
Served on:
Antillian (Leyland Line). Clasps: South Africa and China
Scott, H, 2nd
Engineer
Served on: Princess
of Wales (Albion). Clasp: South Africa
TM (1). Chelsea Dec 04 £650. Liverpool Medals Aug 07 £640.
Scott, J, 2nd
Engineer
Served on: Orotava
(Pacific SN). Clasp: South Africa
Scott, L L, 3rd
Officer
Served on: Upada
(British India). Clasp: South Africa
Presented by the King 4 Nov 03
Scott, R H, Chief
Officer
Served on: Lindula
(British India). Clasp: South Africa
Scott, T, 3rd
Engineer
Served on: Arawa /
Lake Manitoba (Elder Dempster). Clasp: South Africa
Scott, W A, Chief
Officer
Served on:
Manhattan (Atlantic Transport). Clasp: South Africa
Scott, W N, Chief
Engineer
Served on: Princess
of Wales (Albion). Clasp: South Africa
Scoullar, T P , 3rd
Engineer
Served on: Virawa
(British India). Clasp: South Africa
Presented by the King 4 Nov 03
Seabourne, F O, 2nd
Officer
Served on: Canada
(Richard & Mills). Clasp: South Africa
Seale, H S , 3rd
Officer
Served on: Duke of
Portland (British India). Clasp: China
Seaward, F, 3rd
Engineer
Served on: Nawab
(Asiatic SN). Clasp: China
Seggie, J W, 3rd
Engineer
Served on: Pundua
(British India). Clasp: China
S(e)(a)ville, T,
Chief Engineer
Served on: Urlana
(British India). Clasps: South Africa and China
Presented by the King 4 Nov 03
Sewell, R H, Chief
Officer
Served on: Lawada /
Palamcotta (British India). Clasp: China
Presented by the King 4 Nov 03
Seymour, V, 3rd
Officer
Served on: Upada
(British India). Clasp: China
Returned to Mint
Sharp, A J, 3rd
Officer
Served on: Ula
(British India). Clasp: China
Returned to Mint
Sharp, C H, Chief
Officer
Served on: Gwalior
/ Lalpoora (British India). Clasps: South Africa and China
Sharp, J, 2nd
Engineer
Served on: Montfort
(Elder Dempster). Clasp: South Africa
Shaw, A , Chief
Engineer
Served on:
Nowshera/Pentakota (British India). Clasps: South Africa and China
TM (2). DNW Jul 01
Shaw, D, 2nd
Engineer
Served on: Vadala
(British India). Clasps: South Africa and China
Shaw, H G, 3rd
Officer
Served on:
Antillian (Leyland Line). Clasps: South Africa and China
HMS President 03 May 04
Shearer, G F, 3rd
Engineer
Served on:
Atlantian (Leyland Line). Clasp: South Africa
Returned to Mint
Shearer, G F, 3rd
Engineer
Served on: Nuddea
(British India). Clasp: China
Returned to Mint
Sheldon, J, 2nd
Engineer
Served on: Malta
(P&O). Clasp: South Africa
Sheldrake, G H ,
3rd Officer
Served on: Harlech
Castle (Union Castle). Clasp: South Africa
Shepherd, D, 3rd
Engineer
Served on: St
Andrew (Rankin Gilmour). Clasp: South Africa
Shepherd, F, Master
Served on:
Victorian (Leyland Line). Clasp: South Africa
Shepherd, G A,
Master
Served on:
Zibeghla (British India). Clasp: South Africa
Shepherd, J A,
Purser
Served on:
Templemore/Pinemore (Wm Johnston). Clasp: South Africa
Sheridan, N,
Surgeon
Served on: Hawarden
Castle / Union Castle (Ismay Imrie). Clasp: South Africa
TM (1), QSA (4) CC OFS Tr 02.
Shields, W T,
Surgeon
Served on: Orotava
(Pacific SN). Clasp: South Africa
Presented by the King 4 Nov 03
Shillinglaw, D N,
3rd Officer
Served on: Lindula
(British India). Clasp: South Africa
TM (1). DNW Jul 93 £200
Shilston, P G, 2nd
& Chief Officer
Served on: Spartan
/ Roslin Castle (Union Castle). Clasp: South Africa
Presented by the King 4
Nov 03
Shone, R E, Chief
Served on: Sunda
(P&O). Clasp: China
Presented by the King 4 Nov 03
Sibary, G H, 3rd
Officer
Served on: Ellora
(British India). Clasp: South Africa
Issued to brother Thomas
Sidey, D, 3rd
Engineer
Served on: St
Andrew (Rankin Gilmour). Clasp: South Africa
Sidgreaves, J A ,
3rd Officer
Served on: Ujina
(British India). Clasp: South Africa
TM (1). Sotheby Jul 80.
Sillars, H , 3rd
Engineer
Served on:
Laurentian (Allan Bros). Clasp: South Africa
TM (1). Ursual #77 $400
Sim, P, 2nd
Engineer
Served on: Formosa
(Douglas). Clasp: China
IGS (1) Burma 85-7, TM (1).
DNW Feb 97 £360
Peter Sim was 2nd Engineer of FORMOSA (Douglas Steam
Ship Company) when engaged on transport duties to China.
The original Irrawaddy Flotilla was organised by the Indian Marine for
Transport Duty during the 2nd Burmese War of 1852-3. In 1865 it was handed
over to civilian control on the understanding that the India Office could
use its services in time of emergency. It was run from 15 St Vincent Place
in Glasgow. The company flourished up until the 2nd World War when, in 1942,
its fleet was scuttled rather than let it fall into Japanese hands. In 1948
the Company was taken over by the Burmese Government.
In the early years European Captains and Officers were recruited in Rangoon
and Glasgow, but as the Company expanded a proper system was organised
whereby Officers were recruited by the Glasgow Office, being usually
interviewed by a Senior Commander who was on leave, and by the Secretary of
the Company. Board of Trade Deep Sea Certificates were normally required and
Officers proceeded to Burma as passengers in steamers of the Henderson Line,
being given £10 towards voyage expenses. On arrival in Rangoon, Officers
were interviewed by the Marine Superintendent before being introduced to the
Manager, and they were then appointed as 2nd Officers of mainline steamers,
later going as Chief Officers of smaller vessels which usually only carried
one other Officer. A year was served in this manner before an Officer could
sit for his 1st Class Inland Master's Certificate. On passing this
examination an increase of pay was always given and a Command was usually
secured in the next few years.
Engineer Officers were recruited in the same manner as the Executive
Officers and on arrival in Burma they were usually posted to the larger mail
and cargo steamers as 4th Engineers. Most of the Engineer Officers came from
Dumbarton, due to the Company's long association with William Denny & Bros,
who had built a large number of the Flotilla's steamers. During the military
operations in upper Burma in 1885-87, the Company's steamers were much used
by the military authorities for the conveyance of troops and stores. They
frequently came under enemy fire and for this reason a number were fitted
with guns and were more than capable of giving as good as they got. The
Irrawaddy Flotilla Company received the thanks of the military forces and
the Government of India for the part played by their steamers and Officers.
On 20 July 1887, the Viceroy of India recognised the work done by the
Company by sanctioning the grant of the ‘India Medal’ (1854) with clasp
‘Burma 1885-7’ to the Officers and Crews who had taken part in the recent
military operations. For further information see ‘The Irrawaddy Flotilla
Company’, Maritime Monographs & Reports No. 7, published by the National
Martime Museum, London 1973.
The Burma was a paddle steamer built in 1879 by Messrs R. Duncan of Glasgow
and engined by Messrs Rankin & Blackmore. Her measurements were length 250
feet, width 30 feet, draught 8.8 feet, of 476 gross tons. She was broken up
in 1901 at Dalla.
Simcock, P, Chief
Engineer
Served on: Nurani
(Asiatic SN). Clasp: China
Simonson, C H, 2nd
Engineer
Served on: Roslin
Castle (Union Castle). Clasp: South Africa
Simpson, G, Chief
Engineer
Served on: Chicago
(Wilson’s & Furness Leyland). Clasp: South Africa
Sims, J G, 2nd &
Supp 2nd Officer
Served on: Manila /
Syria (P&O). Clasp: South Africa
Sinclair, J, 3rd
Engineer
Served on: Ula
(British India). Clasp: China
Singeisen, E A, 3rd
Officer
Served on: Harlech
Castle (Union Castle). Clasp: South Africa
Sinton, J R,
Surgeon
Served on: Harlech
Castle (Union Castle). Clasp: South Africa
Skelly, G, 3rd
Engineer
Served on:
Templemore (Johnston Line). Clasp: South Africa
Smiles, R F, 2nd
Engineer
Served on: Kaifong
(China Navigation). Clasp: China
Returned to Mint
Smith, A, Master
Served on: British
Prince (British Shipowners). Clasp: South Africa
Presented by the King 4 Nov 03
Smith, A C, Surgeon
Served on: Monterey
(Elder Dempster). Clasp: South Africa
Smith, A G, 3rd
Engineer
Served on: Montrose
(Elder Dempster). Clasp: South Africa
TM (1) Liverpool Medals Aug 07 £670.
Smith, A L , Chief
Engineer
Served on: Trojan
(Union Castle). Clasp: South Africa
Smith, D N, 2nd
Officer
Served on: Armenian
(Leyland Line). Clasp: South Africa
Smith, E G, Chief
Officer
Served on: India
(British India). Clasp: China
Smith, E J, Master
Served on: Majestic
(Ismay Imrie). Clasp: South Africa
Smith, F , 3rd
Officer
Served on:
Colombian (Leyland Line). Clasp: South Africa
Smith, G T, 3rd &
2nd Officer
Served on: Wakool
(Lund’s Blue Anchor). Clasp: South Africa
Smith, G W, 3rd &
2nd Engineer
Served on: Plassy /
Nubia (P&O). Clasp: South Africa
Smith, H , 3rd
Engineer
Served on: Ariosto
(T Wilson & Sons). Clasp: South Africa
Smith, J , 3rd &
2nd Engineer
Served on:
Ballaarat (P&O). Clasp: China
Smith, J , Master
Served on: Dunera
(British India). Clasp: South Africa
Smith, J, Chief
Engineer
Served on: Fazilka
(British India). Clasp: China
Smith, J, 2nd
Engineer
Served on: Kildonan
Castle (Union Castle). Clasp: South Africa
Smith, J, 3rd
Engineer
Served on: Lawada
(British India). Clasp: China
Smith, J, 3rd
Engineer
Served on: Nurani
(Asiatic SN). Clasp: South Africa
Returned to Mint
Smith, J D, 2nd
Engineer
Served on: Dilwara
(British India). Clasp: South Africa
Smith, J G, 2nd &
Chief Engineer
Served on: Princess
of Wales (Albion). Clasp: South Africa
Returned to Mint
Smith, J L, 2nd
Engineer
Served on: Harlech
Castle (Union Castle). Clasp: South Africa
Smith, R L, Chief
Engineer
Served on: Pundua /
Itola (British India). Clasps: South Africa and China
Smith, T G, Chief
Officer
Served on:
Ulstermore (Johnston Line). Clasp: South Africa
Smith, T S, Chief
Engineer
Served on: Syria
(P&O). Clasp: South Africa
TM (1). Sotheby Jan 73
Smith, W B, Master
Served on: Matiana
(British India). Clasp: China
Smith, W H, 3rd
Engineer
Served on: Umta
(British India). Clasp: China
Returned to Mint
Smith, W K H , 3rd
Engineer
Served on:
Palamcotta (British India). Clasp: China
Smithers, W, 3rd &
2nd Officer
Served on: Ula /
Umta (British India). Clasp: China
Snaddon, R, 3rd
Engineer
Served on: Orient
(Orient SN). Clasp: South Africa
Snape, W F, 3rd
Officer
Served on: Formosa
(Douglas). Clasp: China
Snigeisen, G H, 3rd
Officer
Served on: Harlech
Castle (Union Castle). Clasp: South Africa
Soden, A E, Surgeon
Served on: Syria
(P&O). Clasp: South Africa
Sommerville, A, 2nd
Engineer
Served on: Monterey
(Elder Dempster). Clasp: South Africa
Soul, C F, Chief
Engineer
Served on: Nurani
(Asiatic SN). Clasp: China
TM (1). Wallis & Wallis, Jun 88 £180
South, F A, 3rd
Officer
Served on: Putiala
(British India). Clasp: South Africa
Sparks, A , 2nd
Engineer
Served on: British
Prince (British Shipowners). Clasp: South Africa
Returned to Mint
Spears, A, Chief
Engineer
Served on: Pinemore
(Johnston Line). Clasp: South Africa
Spedding, F, 1st
Officer
Served on: Aurania
(Cunard). Clasp: South Africa
Spence, J, Chief &
1st Engineer
Served on: Armenian
(Leyland Line). Clasp: South Africa
Died. Issued to widow Jane 1906
TM (1). Carter win 92 £230
Spiers, A , 2nd
Engineer
Served on: Taisang
(Indo-China SN). Clasp: China
Spiers, R, 2nd
Engineer
Served on: Putiala
(British India). Clasps: South Africa and China
TM (2). Hayward Jan 74 £140. Bromley Medal
fair Dec 04 £1,395
Spink, G R, Chief
Officer
Served on: Shengking
(China Navigation). Clasp: China
TM (1), BWM, MM. Spink Feb 84 £350
Splatt, W S, 2nd
Officer
Served on: Orotava
(Pacific S N). Clasp: South Africa
Spooner, J D,
Master
Served on: Nile /
Tagus (Royal Mail). Clasp: South Africa
Spotswood, R J, 2nd
Engineer
Served on:
Pentakota (British India). Clasp: China
Sproull, W , 3rd
Engineer
Served on: Mohawk
(Atlantic Transport). Clasp: South Africa
Squires, C B, 3rd
Officer
Served on: Fultala
(British India). Clasp: South Africa
St Stephens, W J,
Surgeon
Served on: Servia
(Cunard). Clasp: South Africa
Stafford, J H,
Master
Served on: Henzada
(British India). Clasp: South Africa
Stagg, R W, Supp
2nd Officer
Served on: Assaye
(P&O). Clasp: South Africa
Stalker, A C, 2nd
Engineer
Served on: Virawa
(British India). Clasp: South Africa
TM (1).
DNW Dec 91 £160
Stanger, A, 3rd &
2nd Officer
Served on: Harlech
Castle (Union Castle). Clasp: South Africa
Stanley, J C W, 2nd
Officer
Served on: Simla
(P&O). Clasp: South Africa
Returned to Mint
Stanley, W, 3rd
Officer
Served on: Hawarden
Castle (Union Castle). Clasp: South Africa
Stanley, W F, Chief
Officer
Served on: Trojan
(Union Castle). Clasp: South Africa
Stanley, W H, 2nd
Engineer
Served on: Jamaican
(Leyland Line). Clasp: South Africa
Stapleton, C H, 2nd
& Chief Officer
Served on: Mohawk
(Atlantic Transport). Clasps: South Africa and China
Staunton, H G, 2nd
Officer
Served on: Orient
(Orient S N Line). Clasp: South Africa
Staveley, R G, 1st
Officer
Served on:
Catalonia (Cunard). Clasp: South Africa
TM (1). Glen Dec 93
Steadman, W R, 3rd
Officer
Served on: Purnea
(British India). Clasp: South Africa
Steel, B, Chief
Officer
Served on:
Britannic (Ismay Imrie). Clasp: South Africa
Presented by the King 4 Nov 03. Benjamin Steel was born in Birkenhead on
18 May 1863, and joined the Royal Navy Reserve as a Sub Lieutenant on 26
September 1892. For training and accounting purposes he was borne on
the books of HMS Eagle at Liverpool and served with the Ocean Steam
Navigation Company (White Star Line) mainly on the Atlantic Run for the
majority of his time in the RNR. As part of his RNR training he joined
HMS Forte on 9 June 1896 as an Acting Lieutenant RNR, and served aboard
Hibernia 27 to 30 June 1896 when he was reappointed to Forte. He
served in this ship until 19 May 1897 and served in the punitive Naval
Expedition Commanded by Rear Admiral Rawson CB, to punish the King of Benin
for the massacre of the political expedition in 1897, being present at the
capture of Benin City in February 1897. Promoted to Lieutenant RNR on
15 June 1897, he was next appointed in May 1897 to Revenge and Theseus.
During the Boer War he served as Chief Officer aboard the Transport
Britannic of the Ismay Imrie Company. He was placed on the Retired
List with rank of Commander on 18 May 1908 and awarded the Reserve
Decoration on 9 November 1909. He was not recalled for service in the
RNR during the Great War and died at Southampton on 17 October 1944, aged 81
years.
E & W Africa (1) Benin 97
(Lieut. B Steel, RN, HMS Forte), TM (1), RD Ed VIII HM 1909. DNW
Feb 97 £580
Steele, D L, Chief
Officer
Served on: Hawarden
Castle (Union Castle). Clasp: South Africa
Issued to widow Agnes L. 1904
Steer, C, 3rd
Officer
Served on: Roslin
Castle (Union Castle). Clasp: South Africa
Steggall, D M, 2
Served on: Orient
(). Clasp: South Africa
Stephens, T, Master
Served on: Servia /
Aurania (Cunard). Clasp: South Africa
Sterling, M G,
Surgeon
Served on: Assaye
(P&O). Clasp: South Africa
Died. Issued to father 1906
Stevens, J, 2nd &
1st & Chief Officer
Served on: Aurania
(Cunard). Clasp: South Africa
Stevens, J, 3rd
Engineer
Served on: Harlech
Castle (Union Castle). Clasp: South Africa
Stevens, J D, 2nd
Engineer
Served on: Lalpoora
(British India). Clasp: China
Returned to Mint
Stevenson, A C,
Surgeon
Served on: Orient
(Orient SN). Clasp: South Africa
Stevenson, D H, 2nd
Engineer
Served on: Itinda
(British India). Clasp: China
Stevenson, E, 2nd
Engineer
Served on:
Victorian (Leyland Line). Clasp: South Africa
TM (1). Liverpool Aut 93 £240
Stevenson, G G C,
Master
Served on: Mombassa
(British India). Clasp: China
Stevenson, J, 2nd
Engineer
Served on: Ariosto
(T Wilson & Sons). Clasp: South Africa
Stevenson, J B,
Chief Engineer
Served on: Jelunga
(British India). Clasp: South Africa
Stevenson, W, Chief
Engineer
Served on: Secundra
(British India). Clasp: South Africa
Stevenson, W, Chief
Engineer
Served on: Virawa
(British India). Clasps: South Africa and China
Stewart, A H, Snr
2nd Engineer
Served on: Majestic
(Ismay Imrie). Clasp: South Africa
Stewart, G, 1st
Officer
Served on: Umbria
(Cunard). Clasp: South Africa
Stewart, J, Purser
Served on: Bavarian
(Allan Line). Clasp: South Africa
Stewart, J, Chief
Engineer
Served on:
Catalonia (Cunard). Clasp: South Africa
Stewart, J, 2nd
Officer
Served on: Itinda
(British India). Clasp: China
Returned to Mint
Stewart, W L ,
Master
Served on: Lindula
(British India). Clasp: South Africa
Stirling, J, 3rd &
2nd Engineer
Served on: Simla
(P&O). Clasp: South Africa
Stirrat, M, Master
Served on: Siberian
(Allan Line). Clasp: South Africa
Stitch, J E, Chief
Officer
Served on: Bavarian
(Allan Line). Clasp: South Africa
Stivey, J, 2nd &
1st Officer
Served on:
Britannic (Ismay Imrie). Clasp: South Africa
Stokes, F, Chief
Engineer
Served on: Pundua
(British India). Clasp: China
Returned to Mint
Stone, F, Master
Served on: Maine
(Atlantic Transport). Clasps: South Africa and China
Stone, F H S, 2nd
Officer
Served on: Nubia
(P&O). Clasp: South Africa
Stone, J, Master
Served on: Nowshera
(British India). Clasps: South Africa and China
TM (2). Spink Apr 94 £485
Stonehouse, R, 3rd
Officer
Served on:
Clavering (Hazlehurst). Clasp: China
Stott, C H, 3rd
Officer
Served on:
Manchester Corporation (Manchester Liners). Clasp: South Africa
Stott, J M, 2nd
Officer
Served on: British
Princess (British Shipowners). Clasp: South Africa
Strachan, J D, 2nd
Engineer
Served on: Upada
(British India). Clasp: South Africa
Stringer, R H, Supp
2nd Officer
Served on: Simla
(P&O). Clasp: South Africa
Stuart, A R, 3rd
Engineer
Served on:
Ballaarat / Sardinia (P&O). Clasps: South Africa and China
Stuart, G, 3rd
Officer
Served on: City of
Cambridge (Ellerman Line). Clasps: South Africa and China
Returned to Mint
Stuart, R, 3rd
Engineer
Served on:
Pentakota (British India). Clasp: China
Styer, W, Master
Served on: Orcana
(Pacific SN). Clasp: South Africa
Sullivan, F H B,
Purser
Served on: Roslin
Castle / Hawarden Castle (Union Castle). Clasp: South Africa
Sullivan, J R O,
Chief Officer
Served on: Wardha
(British India). Clasp: China
Sutcliffe, W H,
Surgeon
Served on: Dunera /
Dilwara (British India). Clasp: South Africa
Presented by the King 4 Nov 03
Sutherland, J, 3rd
Engineer
Served on:
Antillian (Leyland Line). Clasps: South Africa and China
TM (2). Christie Mar 87 £440. Liverpool Apr 08 £1,500
Sutton, F G, 2nd
Engineer
Served on:
Colombian (Leyland Line). Clasp: South Africa
TM (1), BWM, VM, MM. Lyme Valley Medals £625
Swan, W J, 2nd
Officer
Served on: Vadala
(British India). Clasp: South Africa
Swanson, C J, Chief
Officer
Served on: Secundra
(British India). Clasp: South Africa
Swinburn, W, 3rd
Engineer
Served on: Montfort
(Elder Dempster). Clasp: South Africa
TM (1). Gordon Mar 91 £210
Symmers, G M, Chief
Officer
Served on: Purnea
(British India). Clasp: South Africa
Symons, F S ,
Master
Served on: Orient
(Orient SN). Clasp: South Africa
Presented by the King 4 Nov 03
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