A Queen's South Africa Medal To Stoker W.e. Gatehouse; H.m.s. Powerful Newly Listed Each patch has blue chevrons

Each patch has blue chevrons sewn upon a white cotton base

fine enamel chipping on the ribbon banner

stating an alternative recommendation of employment as an Air Bomber)

Though it is not clearly stated

he was prepared for continued training overseas service

A Queen's South Africa Medal To Stoker W.e. Gatehouse; H.m.s. Powerful Newly Listed Each patch has blue chevronsDEFENCE OF LADYSMITH (283450 STO: W. E. GATEHOUSE, H. M. S. POWERFUL). Naming is officially impressed. Bruised, light contact, near extremely fine. Accompanied by three pages of his Service Records. Footnote: Stoker William E. Gatehouse served with H. M. S. Powerful during the South African War and was transferred to H. M. S. Gleaner on March 10, 1902.