Medals- Charles Bonshor. RNVR

[robbie56]

I bought these medals, cap badge, photograph and “Manual of Prayers” a couple of days ago. All the items were together and I strongly believe the pieces are connected. Written on the side of both medals is B.Z. 5755  G.BONSHOE  ORD. R.N.V.R.

The surname is certainly not common to my area. If there’s a G. Bonshoe family member out there looking for their relative’s medals please let me know.
ps - I’m a non-profit making organisation !

Regards,

R.

Edited 12 November , 2020 by robbie56
Wrong name

[IPT]

Could be Charles Alfred Bonshor?  He was born March 1898 in Woodhouse Eaves, Leicestershire and his death was registered in Loughborough in 1977.

[horatio2]

The medals were issued to Ordinary Seaman Charles Alfred BONSHOR (Bristol Z/5755)  but he is incorrectly named on the RNVR Medal Roll as BOUSHOR.

It is an officer's cap badge and not associated with this man's WW1 service.

Edited 12 November , 2020 by horatio2

[horatio2]

I think the Missal (and photo??) are WW2.  https://www.amazon.co.uk/Military-abridges-authorized-Casterne-Chaplains/dp/B000JIOW2K

Edited 12 November , 2020 by horatio2

[robbie56]

Thanks. I’ve had a closer look with a magnifying glass and the medal has the name G. Bonshoe. I did think that an unusual name and the Bristol Z/5755 confirms incorrectly named. I’ll change the Title to Charles Bonshor.