Distinguished Service Cross Medal and case, awarded to Horace Edward Nutten RNR
RecipientAwarded to
Horace Edward Nutten
AssociatedAssociated with
Eveline Nutten
Date1914-1918
Object NameMedal
ClassificationsWartime
DimensionsMedal: length 9.5 cm; width 4.2 cm; depth 0.2 cm
Case: length 12.5 cm; width-closed 6.8 cm; width-open 13.5 cm; depth 1.7 cm
Case: length 12.5 cm; width-closed 6.8 cm; width-open 13.5 cm; depth 1.7 cm
AcquisitionPresented in 2016 by Mr P Nutten.
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDMS095399
About MeThe Distinguished Service Cross Medal was awarded to Horace Edward Nutten for service in World war One when he commanded an Aberdeen trawler requisitioned for war service as a minesweeper. The official statement concerning the awarding of the medal states “For services in Mine-sweeping operations between the 1st July 1916 and 31st March 1917” however the family history states he was awarded it for ramming a German U-Boat.
