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MN Medal awarded to Capt.Joe Earl M.N.M (Indefatigable 1956/57)
Capt.J.S.Earl M.N.M
Long over due, The IOBA is recognising the Merchant Navy Medal for Meritorious Service awarded to Captain Joe Earl M.N.M (Indefatigable 1956/57).
Awarded in 2009 – Capt. Joe receives the ‘Merchant Navy Medal for Meritorious Service’ from the former First Sea Lord Admiral Sir Alan West, GCB, DSC, PC.
The original Medal was rhodium-plated cupro-nickel and rounded in shape. On its obverse side was a profile portrait of Admiral Lord Nelson inscribed with THE MERCHANT NAVY MEDAL around the top and 1805 TRAFALGAR 2005 around the bottom. The reverse face features the Merchant Navy logo and the inscription reads FOR MERITORIOUS SERVICE.
The ribbon, bordered in gold, was vertical striped red, white and green to represent the traditional colours of the Merchant Navy (which depict the port, masthead and starboard navigation lights of a ship). The name of the recipient was inscribed along the outer edge. Miniatures were also available to recipients. Those medals awarded for courage afloat had, in addition, a small silver anchor attached to the ribbon. This medal was superseded by a State Award: the Merchant Navy Medal for Meritorious Service in 2016.
The Merchant Navy Medal Recipients 2009
To celebrate meritorious service and acts of courage afloat by British merchant seafarers and members of the UK fishing fleets. Announced Trafalgar Day October 21st, 2009 – Investiture 30th November 2009: Capt. J.S. Earl for services to merchant shipping and to the Bristol Branch of the Merchant Navy Association.
A proud man, wearing his ‘Indefatigable Ships Crest’ on behalf of us!
Wikipedia link to: Merchant Navy Medal for Meritorious Service
The Merchant Navy Medal for Meritorious Service is a state award in the within the British honours system. The medal is awarded to no more than 20 recipients annually with the awards being announced on Merchant Navy Day, 3 September. The medal was originally awarded by the Merchant Navy Welfare Board 2005-2015 before being superseded by the state award.
Please take time out to click and read Capt. Joe’s Web Pages of MEMOIRS & VERSE;
THE TRAINING SHIP `INDEFATIGABLE`
http://joesverse.simplesite.com/160596378
http://joesverse.simplesite.com/160596375
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The Indefatigable Commemorative Coin/Medal
The Indefatigable Commemorative Coin/Medal
With donations being made to the Indefatigable Old Boys Association, this beautiful commemorative Coin/Medal celebrates those of us who served and went to the Indefatigable Training Ship & School between 1864 – 1995. This antique brass or antique nickel-plated piece features a synopsis of the Training Ship service from an actual 1912 Indefatigable Bible on the obverse.
The reverse displays an intricate design that Captain Joe Earl (IOBA member) gave me an idea of from his own ‘Indefatigable Medal’ from 1957, where these medals were given out as prizes issued for the Top Class or as individual prizes such as Swimming, Seamanship on Prize Day.
Available via the IOBA online shop (after the 2018 IOBA Reunion), you will be helping to raise funds and awareness of the IOBA which we are privileged to be supporting.
Specifications:
Cost: £16:00 each Coin & Presentation Box + P&P.
Diameter: 45mm x45mm.
Plating & Finish: Antique Brass or Antique Nickel (on Zinc alloy with soft enamel).
Edition Limit: For now there are only 250 made.
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IOBA CONSTITUTION – 2018
THE INDEFATIGABLE OLD BOYS ASSOCIATION CONSTITUTION – 2018
Link: 20180415-IOBA Constitution Review-Final 2018
Richard Lawson (85/88)
Indefatigable Old Boys Association (IOBA): General Secretary
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IOBA 2017 Newsletter
It is a sad fact that since its closure in 1995 the Indefatigable as we know it is no more. However, you can help keep the memories and all that the school stood for alive by joining the Indefatigable Old Boys Association.
Membership stands at 250 (Dec 2017), a tiny percentage of the number of boys who benefited from her. So please get involved and join up.
- 250 Members @ 31st December 2017
- 170 Paying members (68%)
- 53 Life Members (21%)
- 26 Honorary Members (10%)
- 29 Overseas Members 12% (out of UK)
- 10 Members joined last year
To pay your membership subscription, please click on this LINK : https://indeoba.c4242423.myzen.co.uk/the-ioba-needs-you/
The 2017 IOBA Newsletter has been made available for all, six months after MEMBERS have received their hard-copy.
Please find below the LINK in PDF. This is as close to the printed hard-copy down sized to 939 KB.
IOBA 2017 Newsletter please click on this LINK to download to your;
Smart Phone/PC/Laptop : 2017 Final Version
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