William Stone (veteran)

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For the 17th century pioneer, see William Stone.

William "Bill" Stone (born 23 September 1900 in Ledstone, Devon) is one of the few surviving British veterans of the First World War.

Stone was one of fourteen children, and ran his own barbers shop after the war, where he also sold tobacco and cigarettes. He enlisted on his 18th birthday. He was a member of the Royal Navy and served as Chief Stoker and Chief Petty Officer. During the Second World War, Stone was torpedoed twice. He also participated in the evacuation of Dunkirk on board the minesweeper Salamander. In 2005, he became Fox FM's Local Hero and Central Television's Personality of the Year.

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[edit] Medals

  • 1914-18 British War Medal
  • 1939-45 Star
  • The Atlantic Star
  • The African Star
  • The Italy Star
  • 1939-45 Defence Medal
  • 1939-45 Victory Medal (with oak leave on ribbon – to signify mention in despatches for bravery at the Sicily landing)
  • Long Service and Good Conduct Medal
  • Malta Memorial Medal
  • Russian Convoy Medal 1945-85
  • Dunkirk Medal
  • Russian Convoy Medal 1945-95

[edit] Ships sailed upon

  • HMS Tiger Battle cruiser – 1919-1922
  • HMS Hood Battle cruiser – 1922-1924
  • HMS Chrysanthemum Sloop – 1925-1927
  • HMS P40 Submarine Chaser – 1928-29
  • HMS Eagle Aircraft carrier – 1929-1931
  • HMS Harebell Sloop – 1931-1933
  • HMS Thanet Destroyer – 1933-1934
  • HMS Tenedos Destroyer – 1933-1934
  • HMS Carlisle Light cruiser – 1934-1937
  • HMS Salamander Mine sweeper – 1937-1941
  • HMS Newfoundland Light cruiser – 1941-1944

He was demobbed in 1945.

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