On the 14th October, 1939, the Walton and Frinton life-boat rescued the crew of three of the barge Estrel, of London.

COXSWAIN THOMAS H. BLOOM was awarded the silver medal.

SECOND COXSWAIN WALTER J. OXLEY was awarded the bronze medal.

ASSISTANT MOTOR MECHANIC FRASER T. BACON, acting as motor mechanic, was awarded the bronze medal.

SIGNALMAN FREDERICK J. WILLIAMS was awarded the bronze medal.