France: Cross of War (Croix De Guerre). With 3 x 'Citation' emblems (1 x Gold (gilt) Star; 1 x 'Silver Star'; 1 x 'Bronze Star') on riband. Reverse dated 1914-1918 The original stitched silk riband fitted with 3 x emblems denoting; - Bronze Star: 1 x Mention in Despatches 'Citation' at Brigade or Regimental level - Silver Star: 1 x Mention in Despatches 'Citation' at Division level - Gold (Gilt) Star: 1 x Mention in Despatches 'Citation' at Corps level Original stitched riband worn Condition: About VF

To all Clients, Medal Collectors and Researchers, We can highly recommend the new \'Hardback\' publication - - \"In Oriente Primus\": A History of the Volunteer Forces in Malaya & Singapore The book by co-authors Johnathan Moffatt (co-author of the classic \'Moon Over Malaya\') and well known medal collector Paul Riches, has just recently been published. The ISBN reference is ISBN 978-0-9536470-5-7 Numbering just under 500 pages of text, this is the definitive reference source for biographical and medal related information on the men of the various Malaya and Singapore Volunteer units that served in the 20th Century, and in particular theMalaya Campaign of 1941-42. The book contains a useful summary of the origins and services of the various Volunteer units which is not otherwise available - in as much detail - in any other single source. Appendix \'A\' running to 335 pages, contains biographical details on an estimated 4000 +/- volunteers. Appendix \'B\' running to 116 pages contains details of Orders, Decorations, Long Service, Jubilee, Coronation and Efficiency medals awarded to all races and ranks of the Malaya and Singapore Volunteer forces. In short a \'must get\' reference book for anyone having an interest in the units, medals and services of the Far East Volunteers. Aberdeen Medals does not stock new publications, but we do actively promote new publications on behalf of deserving authors. The book can be ordered directly from Mr Jonnathan Moffatt who can be contacted at; - JonathanMoffatt@aol.com Kindly make reference to Aberdeen Medals when placing your order directly to Jonathan Moffatt. Note: The book is priced at GBP 25 plus postage

1914-15 Star (Jemdr Mall Khan, 35 / Scinde Horse.) Recipient was a Viceroy's Commissioned Officer holding the rank of Jemadar, while serving with the 35th Scinde Horse, a cavalry regiment of the Indian Army Sold together with photocopied Player's cigarette with short summary on the Scinde Horse - a crack cavalry regiment of the Indian Army Condition: About GVF

A 'Same Battalion & Regiment' Scottish family tragedy campaign medal group of 3: Sergeant Alexander Sinclair, 2nd Battalion Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders - 1914-15 Star (7591. Sjt. A. Sinclair, Cam?n Highrs.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (7591. Sjt. A. Sinclair, Cam?n Highrs.) - Interallied Victory Medal (7591. Sjt. A. Sinclair, Cam?n Highrs.) Alexander Sinclair was born in Biggar, Lanarkshire, Scotland and was the eldest of three brothers, all of whom were pre-war regulars serving in the samke battalion of the family regiment 2nd Battalion 'Cameron Highlanders'. Their father, Alexander, had served in the Cameron Highlanders as No. 1247 during the Nile Expedition, 1884-85, and with the Soudan Field Force, 1885-86. All three of his sons followed him into the regiment, with Alexander joining first, on 2 August 1906. The middle son, Hugh, enlisted on 20 June 1907 whilst the youngest, Frank, joined as No. 9245 on 16 February 1912. On the outbreak of war, all three sons were serving in India with the 2nd Cameron Highlanders ? and all three landed in France with this battalion, in December 1914 At that time, their parents were living at 64 Dunard Street, Maryhill, Glasgow, with their father being ?the respected vice-President? of the Glasgow Branch of the Cameron Highlanders? Association. But, Mr and Mrs Sinclair were to lose ?their whole family of three sons at the front?, as described in the 79th News; Quote, ?The first to be killed was the youngest son, Private Frank Sinclair, who died from suffocation through the fall of the parapet of a trench on the 21st January [1915]. The eldest son, Sergeant Alexander Sinclair, was killed in action on the 5th February. Now news has reached home that the second son, Lance-Corporal Hugh Sinclair, has been killed in action at Ypres on the 14th April [1915]?? Unquote. The regimental journal then went on to report the sudden death of Mr Alexander Sinclair, aged 53, on 23 June 1916. Two of his sons ? Sergeant Alexander and Corporal Hugh ? are commemorated on the Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, whilst Private Frank Sinclair is buried at Voormezeele, Belgium. The medals are all contained in their orginal named card boxes of issue (as found) together with original pristine folded long lengths of silk watered ribands as issued Sold together with some copied extracts from the 79th News and the Regimental History Condition: EF

A Highlanders Indian Mutiny & North West Frontier campaign service medal pair: Private Robert Fraser, 93rd Highlanders, late 92nd Highlanders and subsequently 3rd company Royal Marine Artillery - Indian Mutiny Medal. With clasp 'Lucknow' (Robet Fraser, 93rd Highlanders) - IGS 1854 Medal. Silver & clasp 'Umbeyla' (156 Pte R. Fraser. 93rd Highrs) Important: Both medals and clasps verified as entitled per the respective campaign medal rolls (Ref WO100/39 & L/Mil/5/47) Robert Fraser is first recorded as serving in the 93rd Highlanders in the Quarterly Pay Lists for the first quarter 1857, at which time he is recorded as being one of a draft of men from the 92nd Highlanders who volunteered for transfer to the 93rd Highlanders, and for which each Volunteer received a Bounty of 'One Guinea'. Robert subsequently served with the 93rd during the Indian Mutiny being present at the capture of Lucknow. Post-Mutiny he remained in India on garrison duty, and later served on the North West Frontier of India at Umbeyla during the "Second Eusufzye Expedition' between 25 November 1863 to 31 January 1864 Curiously for a battle hardened Highlander, Robert is noted on the IGS 1854 medal roll as later serving in the 3rd Company Royal Marine Artillery at Greenock Recruiting Station, Scotland Sold together with copies of medal rolls and various muster rolls confirming above details Condition: About VF

A Naval 'Russia Service' Great War campaign group of 4: Blacksmith Harry Langmead, Royal Navy, late H.M.S. Jupiter - 1914-15 Star (141980 Blk. H. Langmead, R.N.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (141980 Blk. H. Langmead,R.N.) - Interallied Victory Medal (141980 Blk. H. Langmead,R.N.) - Russia: Medal for Zeal. Nicholas II type (141980 H. Langmead, Blksh., H.M.S. Jupiter) Note: The Russian medal with impressed naming as issued, and mounted on a St.Anne Ribbon' Harry Langmead was born in Dartmouth, Devon on 9 February 1864. He enlisted into the Royal Navy on 8 September 1887. Rated as Blacksmith?s Crew aboard Indus in April 1888, he was promoted to Blacksmith in October 1889 when on the same vessel. Blacksmith Langmead was pensioned ashore on 6 September 1909 but returned to service during the Great War. He served on Jupiter, August 1914-May 1915 and was subsequently awarded the Russian Medal of Zeal. Blacksmith Langmead was demobilised on 5 February 1919 In January 1915 the Admiralty received a request for assistance from the Russian Government, the latter?s icebreaker used to keep open the passage to Archangel in the White Sea having broken down. In response the Royal Navy sent out the Tyne Guard Ship H.M.S. Jupiter, an old Majestic-class battleship. She departed for Archangel in February 1915, freeing en route a number of vessels stuck in the ice, occasionally by using explosive charges. She, too, sometimes became icebound, but still managed to make a major impression on the problem, improving the safe passage of numerous vessels, many of them laden with highly important war materials, among them the S.S. Thracia. The latter was taken in tow after the use of explosive charges to free her. Throughout these operations it was not unusual for the temperature to fall as low as minus 20 degrees, a hard test indeed on the morale and well being of the Jupiter?s crew. Her mission completed by May 1915, the Tzar expressed his gratitude by the presentation of a variety of Russian Honours and Awards to her crew Sold together with copied Naval service record and some other research The medals professionally court-mounted by Spink. The mounting bar with the original long hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: GVF

A \'Malaya\' Emergency B.E.M. pair: Staff Sergeant Joseph George Hills, Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers late Berkshire Regiment - British Empire Medal (Military). GVI Issue (5334915 S.Sgt Joseph G. Hills, R.E.M.E.) - GSM 1918. GVI second issue with clasp \'Malaya\' (5334915 S.Sgt Joseph G. Hills, R.E.M.E.) The award of the British Empire Medal to Staff Sergeant Joseph George Hills was published in the London Gazette of 13 December 1949, and was an award for services in Malaya - the respective recommendation for the award can be accessesed through The National Archives website search engine The recipients unique Army Number indicates that he first enlisted sometime prior to 1942 into the Berskshire Regiment, and hence would have qualifying service for some un-named Second World War campaign medals Condition: VF

An impressive and scarce campaign and Delhi Durbar Medal group of 8: Sergeant David Lamb late 2nd Battalion Black Watch (Royal Highlanders), later Egyptian Police - 1914 Star. With original dated clasp (1635 Cpl. D. Lamb, 2/R. Highrs) - British War Medal. Silver issue (1635 Sjt. D. Lamb, R. Highrs.) - Interallied Victory Medal (1635 Sjt. D. Lamb, R. Highrs.) - The 1939-45 Star - The Africa Star. With original '8th Army' clasp - Defence Medal - War Medal - Delhi Durbar Medal 1911. Silver issue (1635 L Cpl D Lamb, RH) Important: The recipient is recorded as having been thrice 'Wounded-in-Action' during the Great War Note: The Delhi Durbar Medal 1911 is regimentally impressed in the correct style for awards of this medal to the 2nd Battalion Black Watch (Royal Highlanders) The Great War and Commemorative Medal are verified as entitled per the official medal rolls as under; - 1914 Star and clasp: Ref WO 329/2460 - British War & Interallied Victory Medals: Ref WO 329/1351 - Delhi Durbar Medal 1911: Ref WO 100/400 David Lamb, son of Charles and Helen Lamb, was a native of Lochee, Dundee, Scotland, where he was born circa 1890. From his regimental number, David enlisted in the British Army in 1909, joining his local regiment, the Black Watch. The 1911 National Census for England and Wales, confirms that David was serving in India in 1911, with 2nd Battalion of the Black Watch (Royal Highlanders), which battalion served overseas in British India between 1902-1914. During his service in India, David had the distinction of serving at the great imperial assembelage - the Delhi Durbar - held at Delhi in December 1911 (the only time a ruling British monarch visited British India) and whereat the 2nd Battalion Royal Highlanders provided a Guard of Honour at the Durbar ceremonies. At the Durbar 2/Black Watch received new regimental colours from the King Emperor, George V, and silver Durbar medals were issued to 'selected' all-ranks of the regiment, including an award to David Lamb (the medal roll refers) Corporal David Lamb, 2nd Battalion Royal Highlanders, first entered the France/Flanders theatre of war on 12 October 1914. Clasp confirmed on the respective medal index card. Notes accompanying the medals, show that he was reported to have been 'Wounded-in-Action' on no less than three times during his service in France & Flanders vis; 17 November 1914, 10 December 1914 & 6 February 1915. Reference the 'Dundee Courier' edition of, 9 February 1916, therein is an article pertaining to a 'Loyal Lochee Family' - the Lamb's - that records the death of David's younger brother Private Thomas Lamb, who was Killed-in-Action serving with 2/Black Watch in the Persian Gulf. The article also mentions that Davids father, Charles Lamb resident of 1 Sinclair Street Lochee, Dundee, had three other sons serving in the forces, vis George Lamb (Royal Engineers), Frederick Lamb (Seaforth Highlanders), and Sergeant David Lamb, who by February 1916 was then stated to be serving with 1st Battalion Black Watch David Lamb married Anna Silich (daughter of Joseph & Caroline Silich) in Cairo, Egypt, on 22 March 1919. After taking his discharge from the British Army, David, became a 'Policeman' in Egypt, where he lived and worked in the inter-war years. Shipping registers from this era record David (32) and his wife Anna (31), formerly residing at 3 Sinclair Street, Lochee, Dundee, embarking London on 23 September 1923, on board the P & O vessel 'Mongolia' bound for Port Said, Egypt, the passgener list recording that he was a Policeman whose future place of permanent residence was to be Egypt Provenance: ex Dennis Huxstep Black Watch Collection The medals mounted in the swing-style and presumably as-worn by the recipient. The medals suspended from contemporary silk weave ribbons and the mounting bar retaining the original long hinged pin and clasp fittings Sold together with some research notes, and copy of Medal Index Card A rare and impressive 'Delhi Durbar' medalists group, including Second World War service Condition: About GVF

Belgium: War Commemorative Medal 1940-45 (M?daille Comm?morative de la Guerre 1940?45) with 'Wound Cross', 'Crossed Anchors' & 'Crossed Sabres' emblems, and 3 x clasps 'Bat de Belgique 1940' 'Manche' & 'Atlantique Nord' Note: The emblems denote; - Wound Cross: Recipient was 'Wounded-in-Action' - Crossed Anchors: Naval service afloat, including service with n Alled Navy (most Belgian sailors who served in the Second World War, served with the British 'Royal Navy' - Crossed Swords: Mobilized service during the 18 day campaign of 1940 The 'Crossed Anchors' and clasps indicate a Belgian sailor who served in Belgium coastal waters, the English Channel and North Atlantic during the Second World War The riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting-pin, or 'epingle' as worn in the Belgian style Scarce combination of clasps and emblems Condition:About EF

France: Volunteer Combatant?s Cross (Croix du Combattant Volontaire). 2nd type with dated reverse '1939-1945'. With clasp 'Guerre 1939 - 1945' For Volunteer 'Combat' service during the Second World War With Paris Mint 'Cornucopia' logo and BR (Bronze) hallmarks on reverse. Approximately 34mm dimension The medal riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or 'epingle', as worn in the traditional French style Sold together with Paris Mint card box, or 'Boite', of issue Condition: EF

India: General Service Medal 1947. With clasp 'Jammu & Kashmir 1947-1948' (100476 Spr. Lachman Chand, Bengal Engr. GP., I.E.) The recipient was an Indian soldier of the Hindu faith holding the rank of Sapper while serving with the Bengal Engineer Group, Indian Engineers of the Indian Army The Bengal Engineer Group is one of 3 x Combat Engineer Groups in the Indian Army, and have their regimental centre located at Roorkee Cantonment, Uttarakhand, India Units, and or attached personnel of the Bengal Sappers have served in most - if not all - campaigns and wars fought by the Indian Army since 1947, as reflected by the battle honours bestowed on the Bengal Sappers since 1947 vis; - Jammu and Kashmir 1947?48 - Jammu and Kashmir 1965 - Punjab 1965 - Rajasthan 1965 - East Pakistan 1971 - Jammu and Kashmir 1971 - Sindh 1971 Condition: VF

Lot of 5 x Pairs Universal pattern 'Grenades' (circa 1882-1922) collars badges All badges retaining their original issue loop fittings to reverse which are all fitted with brass cotter pins Condition: VF

United Nations Medal: UNFICYP (United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus 1964-) The United Nations record that the below following member states have contributed military observers& peacekeepers to UNFICYP and have qualified for the medal; - Austria, Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Denmark, Finland, Hungary, India, Ireland, the Kingdom of Netherlands, Slovenia, Sweden, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the following countries provide civilian policemen: Australia, Austria, Denmark, New Zealand and Sweden Medal riband fitted with intricate hinged pin mounting bar and sold together with companion ribbon bar Condition: EF

'Army Regulations, India, Volume VII: Dress' (Government of India, 1913, modern British reprint by 'Picton Print'). 96pp Hardback Numerous appendices and index A meticulously detailed reference source that is mine of information on the uniforms & insignia of each regiment of the pre 1914 British Indian Army Condition: Excellent

'Box Wallah', Philanthropist & Freeman of the Borough of Bournemouth - an Indian Volunteers campaign & long service group of 4: Captain Harry Barker Norton, V.D., J.P., 23rd (United Provinces) Labour Company, Indian Labour Corps, late 2nd (Presidency) Bat - British War Medal. Silver issue (Capt. H. B. Norton) - Interallied Victory Medal (Capt. H. B. Norton) - Indian Vol Decoration. GV (Capt & Paymastr H.B. Norton 2d Bn. Cal Vol. Rfls.) - VFLSM. GV issue (Honorary Captn & Paymr H.B. Norton 2d (Presy) Bn Cal Vol Rifles.) Note: The Volunteer Decoration complete with the original integral top bar, which is attached loosely on the riband of the Volunteer Decoration. Important: The awards of the campaign medals and Indian Volunteer Forces Officers' Decoration verified from the below authorities; - British War & Victory Medals: Ref campaign medal rolls WO 329/2386 - Indian Volunteer Officers Decoration: Published in the Gazette of India issue of 17 May 1913 In addition to his military awards, Captain Norton was honoured in later life as under; - Justice of the Peace (Bournemouth 1931) - Freeman of the Borough of Bournemouth (1938) Harry Barker Norton, son of John Barker and Mary Norton (of Skinner Lane, Leeds) was a native of Leeds, Yorkshire, England, where he was born on 17 July 1867. Harry - like his father before him - became a 'Sanitary Engineer' (Plumber). Harry Norton, when still a young man in his twenties, went overseas to India. In India, Harry resided and worked at Calcutta - then the capital city of British India - where he developed his own business and worked there for 37 years, in which place he made his fortune (at his death in Bournemouth, England, on 18 January 1945, he left an estate valued at over GBP 198,168.00). A long serving member of the 2nd Residency Battalion Calcutta Volunteer Rifles, during the Great War he received a commission in the Indian Army Reserve of Officers and subsequently served overseas on active service in 'France', where he served between 28 April 1917 to 26 May 1918 - the medal roll annotated to show that in civilian life Captain Norton was employed in his own family business 'Norton & Co' of Calcutta. In the 1920's, Harry Norton and his family returned to England, and settled in Bournemouth where he led an active life as a Councillor, Justice of the Peace and not least as a distinguished Philanthropist, donating and gifting considerable amounts of his personal wealth to local good-will projects in particular for the benefit of the aged and disabled. In respect of his philanthropy and service to the community, Harry Norton was honoured with the bestowal of the Freedom of the Borough of Bournemouth. At the time of his death in 1945, Captain Norton was resident at 'The View', 66 Surrey Road, Bournemouth, England The medals professionally mounted in the swing-style, possibly as-worn, the contemporary medal mounting bar retaining its long hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: GVF

'Far East Soldiering 1936-1945' Archive. Including a group of 4 x campaign medals to a 'Death Railway' survivor & secret FEPOW camp wireless operator: Private William Martin, 2nd Battalion Gordon Highlanders - The 1939-45 Star - The Pacific Star - Defence Medal - War Medal Note: The first 3 x medals enumerated in the accompanying 'Certificate of Service' (the first being entered as the 1939-1943 Star as it was originally known). The War Medal only is not entered as it was the last of the standard Second World campaign medals to be instituted and to have a ribbon manufactured and issued issued), returning FEPOW's, like Private Martin who took their final discharge in 1945, only wore the first 3 x ribands on their tunics, as the ribbon for War Medal was not yet issued! Important: Sold together with a unique and rare archive of original ephemera including; - Regular Army 'Certificate of Service' (Army Form B.108) - Soldiers Release Book Class "A" (Army Book X 801) - Soldiers Service and Pay Book (Army Book 64) - Certificate of Transfer to the Army Reserve (Army Form X 202) - Named plastic 'Far East Veterans' Tour Group pin-back ID badge - A large quantity - an estimated 65 +/- x hand-written letters Letters: These - all very legible - letters are all mosrly written to his fiancee (later wife) between circa 1936 (when the regiment went overseas to Singapore), to October 1945 when he returned to UK for discharge) - and are of considerable regimental interest - and importance! Comment: The letters - all adressed to Miss M. Learmonth, 4 Trevelyan Terrace, Hawick, Roxborughshire, Scotland, are all very legible, and surprisingly full of useful contemporary information pertaining to soldiering in pre-war Singapore and Malaya, as well as the prelude to the Pacific War (1939-1941), and the letters he wrote immediately after his liberation, en-route back from the Far East, via, Rangoon ( Burma), Colombo (Ceylon), Bombay (India) etc. The archive presents an important original source for regimental life in the tropics, and life at, Selarang Barracks, Singapore, the letters being packed with names and events, as well as locations of men who served in Singapore with 2/Gordons, how they spent their days, their work, and news about regimental personalities. The letters also include a number of newspaper cuttings. Far too much to list - albeit we are making one exception and are including in this item description, a full copy of a most significant letter pertaining to his years of captivity as a FEPOW. In short, this archiveis a veritable treasure trove for those most interested in British Military History in Singapore and Malaya, 1936-1945, and in particular the regimental history of the Gordon Highlanders - the like of which will likely not be bettered or surpassed for interest. William Martin, the son of John and Jean Martin (in 1942, the parents were living at Birkenhill Cottages, Gartly, Huntly, Aberdeenshire) was a native of Hildon, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, where he was born 12 February 1917. Wiliam enlsited in the British Army at Aberdeen on 4 June 1935, at the age of 18 years and 3 months. Prior to joining the British Army, he had been employed as a 'Forestry Worker'. After joining-up, William was posted to the regimental depot of his local regiment, the Gordon Highlanders, and subsequent service with 2nd Battalion Gordon Highlanders. By the time he took his discharge from the British Army on 17 December 1945, William had served a total of 10 years 326 days with 'The Colours', most of which, 8 years and 229 days had been spent in the tropical climates of the Far East, including service in the Malaya Campaign 1941-1942; more thea 3 and half years as a Far East Prisoner of War, and work on the notorious 'Death Railway' in Thailand. Like many of the 'Jocks' in 2/Gordons, while in captivity William was gifted with a resilient spirit of defiance and the will to survive against the odds , in spite of the best efforts of their enemy and captors, the Japanese ,to sap and break their spirt and discipline. In his own words, William considered himself a very lucky man - having dodged numerous death threatening incidents during his service years in the Far East, during both peace and wartime. His first death defying incident occurred on 16 June 1936, at Pelthong, South Johore, Malaya, while attached for a few weeks as a Driver to a Royal Engineer unit. Private Martn was in charge of a van, carrying a 60 gallon water tank, which was involved in a fatal accident. William was not driving at the time, but Lance Corporal James Parker of the Royal Engineers, who was driving at the time was killed in the accident - the vehicle had a mishap after crossing a bridge, and the driver lost control of the vehicle which sprung out of control, and crashed. The incident was reported in 'The Straits Times' of Singapore, and Private Martin mentioned - a copy of the article is included in the archive. Quite apart from his combat service during the Malaya campaign (2/Gordons fought alongside the Australians in Johore) and in the Defence of Singapore, his subsequent death defying incidents as a FEPOW, included surviving; - Two 'Tours' of labour on the 'Death Railway' in Thailand - 28 bouts of malaria, and the debilitating effects of Beri-Beri - 6 months hard labour back in Singapore (for stealing Japanese supplies) - Having kept a 'Wireless Set' while a POW - detection was an instant death sentence - Being buried alive by an American bomb blast while a FEPOW Notwithstanding the above, William never had his spirit broken, and incredibly actually referred to his war services and endurances as a 'Great Experience' William survived the war, and returned home to Scotland to mary his sweetheart Mary Ann Borthwick Pringle Learmonth, of Hawick - the couple being married within weeks of William's return to the United Kingdom William Martin had a very different experience of war compared to most of his comrades in arms. While the majority of British service personnel captured in the Far East, did not receive any formal honour or recognition for their sustained endurance as FEPOW's, nonetheless William Martins was certainly deserving of the title 'Un-sung hero', best exemplified in his own words. Consider the below following FEPOW experiences, he wrote about to his fiancee, from Rangoon, Burma, (but sent from Bombay, India, dated 9 September 1945), while en-route back to the UK after his 3 and half years ordeal as a Far East Prisoner of War; Quote, My Dear Sweetheart, Again I am taking the opportunity to drop you another note before I leave Rangoon. I am in a hospital at present but nothing much wrong with me, just recovering from Malaria as I have had about twenty eight attacks in the last three and a half years. Of course I am not the only one. I have had other troubles as well including Beri Beri that is caused by eating rice and nothing else to go with it. In 1943 I had a pretty rough time pf it as I landed in some trouble with the little yellow men and I cosider myself very lucky to be able to write, by all rights I should have kicked the bucket but I was a bit too tough for them. I was caught near Bangkok outside the wire fence and I was robbing Japanese stores of equipment and selling it to the natives to try and get somemoney and also medical supplies for the sick. I also was in possession of a wireless set but they never actually found me with it so I got away with that but they sentenced me to six months hard labour and believe me I would rather do six years under British rule than get with the yellow skunks again. However, I went back to Singapore to do this sentence and when I finished my sentence they brought me back to work on the railway in Thailand again. I suppose you have heard about it. When I was working there on 29/Nov 1944 I was again unlucky as they had us in the middle of a military objective and our Allies bombed us and I got buried for about an hour until the boysdug me out. I had a few light injuries but again lucky nothing serious but I can tell you Darling I gave up hope of ever seeing you again but I gained my senses about two hours after and was I happy you were my only thoughts and now I think I have nine lives I think I shall succeed in seeing you yet and very soon. I expect to leave here on on the 12/9/45 if I am fit enough but I will let you know everything when I come home as it is impossible to write it all but i've had a great expereince Well Darling you can see I am rather short of paper again but before I close dont forget to tell everyone I am asking for them and hope to celebrate soon. You better get in a stock of beer as I have promised myself a good drink to make up for lost time so cherio just now Darling and do as you always say to me keep smiling you have said so since 1936 (Be Good). Your loving sweetheart All my love xxxxxxxx Bill Unquote. Willam was evidently a master of understatement - and very much a 'Glass Half Full' man considering his particular death defying ordeals as a Far East Prisoner of War Note: The Regimental Museum of the Gordon Highlanders hold at least one idenitifed photograph of Private Martin, and quite possibly others (it was the norm in the inter-war years to photograph and caption every draft intake of recruits when they passed out from training at the regimentl depot(s), in Aberdeen). A thumbnail picture of the recipient is included in the book 'Scattered Under The Sun: The Gordon Highlanders in the Far East 1941-1945 (Stewart Mitchell, 2012) - this latter book being the single best published source on 2/Gordons during the Pacific War The medals mounted in the swing-style suspended form their original silk ribands, and as-worn by the recipient The ephemera is mostly in used fair condition, with chips and creases to letters, and some tears to envelopes, but overall all good contents, and a rare and important archive Condition: The medals VF

'Gross Ordensspange' group of 4: - Iron Cross second class (magnetic centres) With 'K.O.' stamp on supension ring - Brunswick: War Merit Cross - Germany Honour Cross 1914-18 Combattant. With makers marks on reverse - Imperial Germany 'Landwehr' Service Medal 2nd Class Note: The group mounted from contemporary ribands, presumably as worn by the recpient Condition: VF

'Gross Ordensspange' or 'Parade Mount' group of 6: - Iron Cross second class (magnetic centres). With 'K.O.' stamp on supension ring - Imperial Germany 15 Years Long Service Cross - Germany Honour Cross 1914-18 Combattant - Imperial Germany: War Merit Cross for War Aid - Austria: War Service Medal 1914-18 with Swords - Hungary: War Service Medal 1914-18 Condition: GVF

'Jungle Fighter's' post-war era campaign service group of 3: Rifleman Dorje Gurung, 6th Gurkha Rifles - War Medal - General Service Medal 1918. GVI & clasp 'Malaya' (21135214 Rfn Dorje Gurung, 6 GR) - India: Independence Medal 1947 (21135214 Rfn Dorje Gurung GR) Notes with the group indicate that Dorje Gurung who was born in 1927 enlisted into the Indian Army on 9 October 1944, and transferred to the British Army on 1 January 1948. He served in India, Burma, Malaya and Hong Kong prior to taking his final discharge on 10 October 1959 The medals mounted untidily swing style, suspended from contemporary frayed ribbons. The mounting brooch retaining it's pin to reverse, and almost certainly 'as-worn' by the recipient 'In the Hills'. Condition: VF

'Mentioned-in-Despatches' campaign group of 8 to a 'Jock' who 'Dropped Four of the Enemy' at Dargai, North West Frontier of India: Sergeant Major William Rennie, Gordon Highlanders - IGS 1895. 'ROC' 'PF 97-78' 'Tirah 97-98' (2967 Pte W. Rennie 1st Bn Gord: Highrs) - QSA Medal. 'CC' 'Pa' 'Drief' 'Joh' 'Belfast' (2967 Sgt W. Rennie, Gordon Highrs:) - KSA Medal. With 2 x dated S.Africa clasps (2967 Serjt: W. Rennie, Gordon Highrs:) - 1914-15 Star (2967. C.S.Mjr. W. Rennie. Gord.Highrs.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (2967 W.O.Cl.2. W. Rennie. Gordons.) - Interalled Victory Medal (2967 W.O.Cl.2. W. Rennie. Gordons.) - Military Meritorious Service. GVI 'Ind Imp' legend (2967 Sjt Maj. W. Rennie. Gordons.) - Military LS & GC Medal. EDVII issue (2967 C.Sjt: W. Rennie, Gordon Hdrs) Note: IGS 1895 with customised side carriage clasp attachment between earliest and second clasp - and typical thus. The QSA with re-pinned claw. Both QSA and KSA with clipped lugs on upper clasps. All campaign and long service medals and clasps confirmed in the respective medal rolls (ref WO 100/78 & WO 100/89 for IGS 1895; WO 100/203 for QSA and WO 100/343 for the KSA) and the medal index card for the Great War campaign medals Important: William Rennie received a rare honour - for an 'Other-Rank' - of Mention-in-Despatches for his forward gallantry in the 'Reconnaissance of Dargai' on 18 October 1897, the award being published in the London Gazette of 1 March 1898, as under; Unquote, No 2697, Private W. Rennie, 1st Battalion Gordon Highlanders, who shot down four of the enemy at very close quarters Unquote. A rare award of a 'Mention-in-Despatches' to a Private soldier of this period William Rennie, was a native of Burthol Chappel, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, where he was born circa 1870. By trade he described himself as a 'Farm Servant' and was 18 years and 3 months of age when he enlisted at Aberdeen, Scotland, on 30 May 1888, for service with the British Army, and his local regiment, the 'Gordon Highlanders'. William subsequently served overseas in Ceylon for 1 years and 19 days between 1890-1891, and then in India for 6 years and 275 days between 1892-1898, during which time he served in the Chitral campaign of 1895, and was again in the thick of the fighting on the North West Frontier of India during the Punjab Frontier and Tirah expeditions of 1897-1898, during which both William and his regiment covered themselves in glory for their forward gallantry at Dargai in October 1897. After returning with 1/Gordons to the United Kingdom in October 1898, William was appointed Lance Corporal on 23 February 1899, and promoted to Corporal on 19 April 1899. He continued to serve with 1/Gordons throughout the duration of the South African War, serving a total of 2 years and 348 days in South Africa between 9 November 1899 to 22 October 1902. While in South Africa, and during the war, William was promoted to Sergeant on 4 January 1902. Shortly after his return to the United Kingdoim he married Helen Wark Watson at Edinburgh, Scotland, in December 1902. Still serving with 1/Gordons, William was on 25 February 1907, further promoted to Colour Sergeant and appointed 'Instructor of Musketery'. On 30 November 1908, he was transferred to the staff of the 4th 'City of Aberdeen' (Territorial Force) Battalion Gordon Highlanders, which battalion he continued to serve with through to 18 December 1916. Evidently a skilled marksman and valuable regimental instructor of musketery, William also passed a course of instruction in 'Care and Inspection of Small Arms and Machine Guns' at Enflield Lock, England, on 16 December 1913. Company Sergeant Major Rennie first entered theatre of war 'France' on 19 February 1915, serving with 1/4th Gordons in France and Flanders for 1 year and 303 days between 19 February 1915 to 18 December 1916, during which his battalion served at the battle of Loos and elsewhere on the Western Front. After return to the United Kingdom in December 1916, Company Sergeant Major Rennie was posted to the 3rd Battalion Gordon Highlanders on 18 December 1916, and then to 42nd Training Reserve Battalion Gordon Highlanders on 12 February 1917. William was promoted Acting Sergeant Major on 13 March 1917 and remained with the 42nd Training Reserve Battalion of his regiment until he took his final discharge from the British Army on 21 January 1918. Sold together with a soft-copy of a superb named group photograph of Sergeants of the 1st Battalion Gordon Highlanders taken at Aldershot in 1908, wherein Colour Sergeant Rennie is shown seated second from the left on the front row, with his Indian and Soputh African War medal up - before him on his right is Pipe-Major George McLennan, widely regarded as the finest Piper to have served with the Gordons. Note this photograph to be sent to the buyer by email attachment Service papers for the recipient are extant and available at The National Archives Condition: Pre 1914 medals polished GF the others about VF and better

'Sterling silver', Royal Mint issue mounting brooch for British Gallantry medals / orders, (D.F.C., A.F.C., G.M., M.B.E. etc) The brooch is marked 'Sterling' on reverse and is complete with original long hinged pin and clasp fittings This type of brooch is an integral fitting issued with many Second World War era British gallantry decorations for example the Distinguished Fkying Cross, Air Force Cross, George Medal, Member of the British Empire etc Condition: EF

'The Frontier Scouts' (C. Chenevix-Trench, Cape, London, 1985). 300pp Hardback With photographs, glossary, appendix & dust-jacket The definitive - and only single volume source - providing a detailed history of the multi-various 'Corps d'elite' Frontier Scouts units The Appendix includes a nominal roll of British Indian Army Officers who are known to have served with the various 'Frontier Scouts' units An excellent reference source, and well peppered with rich anecdotal accounts of 'All-Ranks', British & Indian A great read! Price: 45 GBP

'The Khyber Rifles, From the British Raj to Al Qaeda' (J. Stewart, Sutton, 2005). 224pp Hardback With photographs, index & dust-jacket A modern history of this famous North West Frontier Corps - the 'Wardens of the Marches' - the book covers the units historical origins and all subsequent actions through to the Khyber Rifles present day fights in the 'War Against Terrorism' against Al Queda and Afghanistan Taliban forces Condition: Very Good

1/2 Lothians and Border Horse: A crudely cast Pipers cap badge The badge retaining original two long lugs as reverse fittings Condition: GF

11th (County of London) Battalion The London Regiment (Finsbury Rifles). \'King\'s Crown\', blackened brass cap badge The badge of the type worn in the Great War is in blackened brass Complete with brass slider fitting to reverse Condition: GVF

11th (Prince Albert\'s Own) Hussars. Cap badge. Gilding metal circa 1896-1911 Complete with 3 x copper loop fittings to reverse, as issued Reference: Kipling & King No. 766 (Volume I 'Head-Dress Badges of the British Army' (Kipling & King, 2006 edition)) Condition: About EF

127th Prince of Wales?s Own Baluch Light Infantry : British Officer?s Hall Marked Silver Pouch Belt Plate as worn 1903 - 22. This item of insignia with makers hallmarks for 'Jennens' , Birmingham, 1913 The plate of two part construction. Comprising die struck crowned laurel wreaths with a Kings Crown scroll ?Queen Mary?s Own? enclosing a Bath style cross with central ?127? within a quoit inscribed ?Baluch Light Infantry?, the four arms of the cross festooned with battle honours, at the base of the laurels a scroll ?British East Africa 1897-1899?. The badge and the shaped back plate are hall marked Birmingham 1913 by J & Co., (Jennens), the nuts and washers on the four screw post fasteners are also stamped J & Co., as is the lion passant. The reverse of badge retaining all the four original posts, on which are attached the original screw post nuts (one of latter A/F). A superb looking item of Indian Army regimental insignia Condition: GVF

12th (County of London) Battalion The London Regiment (The Rangers). \'King\'s Crown\', blackened brass cap badge The badge of the type worn in the Great War is in blackened brass Complete with brass slider fitting to reverse Condition: GF

12th (Service) Battalion of York and Lancaster Regiment (The Sheffield Pals): Brass shoulder title The badge complete and retaining the original lug fittings to reverse. Condition: VF

13th Canadian Infantry Battalion (Royal Highlanders of Canada): Officers large bronze collar badge, St.Andrew with subsidiary title '13 Canada'. A fine and distinguished battalion of the Canadian Expeditionary Force The badge retaining both of the original lugs as reverse fittings Condition: VF

15th (County of London) Battalion The London Regiment (Prince of Wales\'s Own, Civil Service Rifles). \'King\'s Crown\', blackened brass cap badge The badge of the type worn in the Great War is in blackened brass Complete with brass slider fitting to reverse Condition: VF

15th Hussars: Cap badge. Victorian Crown. Bi-metal. Circa 1896-1901 A cast badge in bi-metal, with white metal lion & crown centre, and gilding metal legend, numerals and scroll Complete with 2 x brass loop fittings to reverse, as issued Reference: Kipling & King No. 776 (Volume I \'Head-Dress Badges of the British Army\' (Kipling & King, 2006 edition)) Condition: VF

162 Heavy Battery Forth Heavy Brigade Royal Artillery (T.A.). 'Range Finding' Competition Prize Medal A massive silver (with Edinburgh, Scotland silver hallmarks on reverse of plachet and supsnion bar). The medal planchet measures approx 56mm wide, and 80mm long and 2.5mm thick. With blue silk stiched riband, this fitted with an ornate integral top brooch bar, this retaining the original long hinged pin and clasp fittings to reverse Obverse: The legend '162 Heavy Battery Forth Heavy Brigade Royal Artillery (T.A.)', and in centre the insignia of the Royal Artillery (Kings Crown) and beneath the badge a scroll engraved 'Range Finding' Reverse: A panel engraved with lists of past winners, showing rank, name and year. The winners starting in 1931 and ending in 1938 Note: the item for sale here is the Artillery Medal here described only - the lot does not included the single BWM, which has been added to an illustration for size comparison purposes only Condition: GVF

16th Lancers. Kings Crown bi-metal, Officers silver plated & gilt, collar badge. Circa 1902-1952 16th Queen\'s Own Lancers This Officers insignia complete with both of the original loop fittings on reverse Height: 32mm Width: 44mm The reverse of this badge, with letter \'P\' indented for \'Silver Plated\' An impressive good quality strike Condition: GVF

173rd Battalion (Canadian Highlanders), Canadian Expeditionary Force: Copper glengarry cap badge Complete with two loop fittings on reverse, and as issued The badge with makers marks on reverse for 'Geo Lees & Co' Te 173rd Battalion was raised and mobilized in Hamilton, Ontario, Canadia, in July 15, 1916. The Battalion sailed for overseas service, on 14 November 1916, whne it embarked for England undet the command of Lieutenant-Colonel W.H. Bruce. The Battalion was subsequently absorbed by the 2nd Reserve Battalion. The 2nd Reserve Battalion was designated to supply drafts for the 125th and 116th Battalions, CEF. Since 1920, the battalion has had its traditions perpetuated by the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders of Canada Condition: GVF

17th / 21st Lancers. Collar badge for \'Other Ranks\'. White metal Complete with single slotted shank reverse fitting, as issued This pattern of; \'Or Glory\' collar badge was worn post 1945 Condition: EF

18 x inches, or 45.72 x cms contemporary watered silk weave medal ribbon for the 1914, or 1914-15 Star \'Trio\' Comprising 6 x inches or 15.24 x cms each of; - 1914 Star ribbon - British War Medal ribbon - Allied Victory Medal ribbon These ribbons are of English inter-war period manufacture from former \'Military Tailors\' stock. These ribbons are unused and uncreased and present a rare opportunity to refurbish cherished medals with a quality ribbon now no longer manufactured IMPORTANT: Only limited stock remain Condition: Very Good

18th (County of London) Battalion The London Regiment (London Irish Rifles). \'King\'s Crown\', blackened brass cap badge The badge of the type worn in the Great War is in blackened brass Complete with brass slider fitting to reverse Condition: VF

1902 Coronation Medal. London County Council Metropolitan Fire Brigade reverse (Joseph Bucknell) Note: Reference 'Medal Year Book 2013' only an estimated 1000 x medals issued to the London Fire Brigade Joseph Bucknell was a native of Wandsworth, England, where he was born circa 1867. The 1891 National Census for England and Wales records him therein as employed as a 'Coachman Groom' and resident with his wife Sarah and 2 x children at the Fire Brigade Station located at Bishopsgate Street, City of London, By the time of the 1901 Census, he was 33 years of age, and is recorded as being employed as a Fireman by the London County Council, and being resident with his wife Sarah, and 6 of their children at the L.C.C. Fire Station located at 39 Redcross Street, Parish of St Giles, City of London. By the time of the 1911 Cenus, Joseph was employed as a 'Night Fireman', residing at 37 Mintern Street, Hoxton, Shoreditch, London with his wife Sarah and 9 x children, of which 8 were the off-spring of Joseph and Sarah Bucknell - another was a nephew. He is recorded as having died sometime in the first quarter of 1936 at Lambeth, Greater London Condition: GVF

1911 Coronation Medal. County and Borough Police reverse (P.C. Walter Fairhead. Gt.Yarmouth Police.) Important: Officially engraved in the serif engraved style associated with this and other county of Norfolk police forces Recipient was a Police Constable serving with the Great Yarmouth Police Walter John Fairhead was a native of Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, England, where he was born circa 1873. He is recorded as being a 'Shoemaker' in the 1891 Census, but by the time of the 1901 Census is shown as already being employed as a Police Constable. Walter is recorded in the 1911 National Census for England and Wales, as being 38 years of age and employed as a Police Constable with the Borough Council. At the time of the Census he was residing with his wife, Emma, at No 12 Swirles Buildings, Middel Market Road, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk. Walter died in Norfolk on 2 March 1948, elaving effects of the value of GBP 610 to his widow, Emma A very scarce to medal issue when named to this small borough police force Condition: Toned with couple of tiny edge nicks GVF

1911 Coronation Medal. London Fire Brigade (Fireman A. F. Pearcey.) Note: Reference 'Medal Year Book 2013' only an estimated 1374 x medals issued to the London Fire Brigade Albert Frederick Pearcey was a native of London, England - and a true Cockney - having been born in 'Bow' circa where he was born circa 1881. The 1911 National Census for England and Wales records him therein as being employed as a 'Fireman London Fire Brigade' and resident with his wife Lilly and 2 x children at the Fire Brigade Station, Faraday Road, North Kensington, Londo. He is recorded as having died sometime in the last quarter of 1941 at Brentford, Middlesex Condition: Toned EF

1912 Scott Antarctic Memorial Cross. Gilded black enamel cross Obverse: In Memoriam Capt R. F. Scott & Comrades March 1912 Reverse: Uniface Dimensions: 38mm x 24mm The Terra Nova Expedition, officially the British Antarctic Expedition, was an expedition to Antarctica which took place between 1910 and 1913. Led by Captain Robert Falcon Scott, the expedition had various scientific and geographical objectives. Scott wished to continue the scientific work that he had begun when leading the Discovery Expedition from 1901 to 1904, and wanted to be the first to reach the geographic South Pole He and four companions attained the pole on 17 January 1912, where they found that a Norwegian team led by Roald Amundsen had preceded them by 34 days. Scott\'s party of five died on the return journey from the pole; some of their bodies, journals, and photographs were found by a search party eight months later. The expedition, named after its supply ship, was a private venture financed by public contributions and a government grant. It had further backing from the Admiralty, which released experienced seamen to the expedition, and from the Royal Geographical Society. The expedition\'s team of scientists carried out a comprehensive scientific programme, while other parties explored Victoria Land and the Western Mountains. An attempted landing and exploration of King Edward VII Land was unsuccessful. A journey to Cape Crozier in June and July 1911 was the first extended sledging journey in the depths of the Antarctic winter A rare contemporary patriotic item of \'Polar History\' iconography Condition: VF

1914 / 1914-1915 Star medal riband. Original inter-wars silk (moire) manufactured ribbon A single length of un-used, un-creased, and un-marked silk medal ribbon. Measures approx 8 x inches (20.32 cms) length Condition: Excellent

1914 Princess Mary's Christmas Fund Box Sold together with original 'Cartridge-Pencil', which formed part of the contents of the box The 'Pencil' uncommonly still retained within the original card insert The box in undamaged condition, with all hinges intact Condition: GVF

1914 Princess Mary's Christmas Fund Box Sold together with original 'New Year Card 1915' insert The box bright in undamaged condition, with all hinges intact Note: Postage may be higher than estimated for overseas destinations Condition: About EF

1914 Star and dated clasp trio of 'name erased' campaign medals Note: The clasp fitted on the 1914 Star riband is a contemporary 'tailors' gilt copy. The medals all skimmed / name erased The medals each fitted with 8 inch lengths of used contemporary silk watered (moire) ribands, as once worn Condition: GVF

1914 Star clasp ?5th Aug - 22nd Nov.1914? An original clasp Condition: VF

1914 Star. No clasp (10422 Pte. A. Kennedy, 2/Sco:Rif.) Killed-in-Action: Private Arthur Kennedy 2nd Battalion Scottish Rifles (Cameronians) is confirmed \'Killed-in-Action\' in France, 10 March 1915, during the Battle of Neuve Chapelle Although the body of Private Arthur Kennedy was never recovered from the battlefield, his life and ultimate supreme sacrifice is commemorated in perpetuity on a memorial panel at the Commonwealth War Graves Commission \'Le Touret Memorial\' located at Pas-de-Calais, France Medals Verification: The recipient qualified and his next of kin were entitled to claim three x campaign medals in respect of his Great War service per the respective medal rolls of the Scottish Rifles (Cameronians), as cited below: - 1914 Star: WO 329/2449 (shows date of disembarkation in theatre of war \'France\', on, 5 November 1914) - British War Medal. Silver issue: WO 329/1120 - Interallied Victory Medal: WO 329/1120 Arthur Kennedy, is recorded variously as a native of Bothwell (ref 1911 National Census) or Newarthill (ref Soldiers Died) in Lanarkshire, Scotland, where he was born circa 1891. On 22 February, 1910, Arthur enlisted in the British Army, at Hamilton, Lanarkshire, Scotland (No. 10417 enlisted on 22/02/1910, & No. 10423 enlisted at Hamilton on, 21/02/1910, at which time he was allocated the regimental number No. 10422, and posted to the regimental depot of his local regiment, the Scottish Rifles (Cameronians). By the time of the 1911 National Census, Arthur is recorded serving with the 2nd Battalion Scottish Rifles, then stationed at Meeanee Barracks, Colchester, England - and just prior to the battalion embarking for overseas service in Malta Colony. Arthur first entered theatre of war, France, with his battalion on, 5 November 1914. He was recorded as a casualty due to \'Boils\' on, 21 December 1914, when he was admitted to the 4th Stationary Hospital in France, subsequently being transferred on, 29 December 1914, and admitted to the Duchess of Westminster\'s Hospital at Boulogne, France, on 30 December 1914. After recovering from his medical treatment he was returned to his unit on the Western Front, where at, the Battle of Neuve Chappelle, he was killed-in-action on 10 March 1915. Records held at The National Archives show that his brothers Francis and James Kennedy, together with a Mrs Katherine Kennedy were recipients of the effects of the fallen soldier The Battle of Neuve Chapelle: Was fought between 10–13 March 1915, taking place in the Artois region of France. The attack was intended to cause a rupture in the German lines, which would then be exploited with a rush to the Aubers Ridge and possibly Lille. A French assault at Vimy Ridge on the Artois plateau was also planned to threaten the road, rail and canal junctions at La Bassée from the south as the British attacked from the north. The British attackers broke through German defences in a salient at the village of Neuve-Chapelle but the success could not be exploited Important: For what is arguably the finest single battalion / battle study of any British infantry unit that fought with the British Expeditionary Force in France, 1915, refer to \'Morale: A Study Of Men And Courage; The Second Scottish Rifles At The Battle Of Neuve Chapelle, 1915\' (John Christopher Malcolm Baynes, 1967) A most desirable medal for the Battle of Neuve Chappelle Condition: GVF

1914 Star. No clasp (2469 Pte. T. Walker. 2/R. Scots.) Thomas Walker a pre-1914 regular soldier, is recorded on his Medal index Card as first having entered theatre of war \'France\' on 23 September 1914 - and almost certainly a \'Reservist\' recalled for service with 2nd Battalion Royal Scots. He was not awarded and issued with a dated clasp and roses. He subsequently transferred to the Labour Corps at some point Sold together with a copy of the respective Medal index Card which will be forwarded to the buyer by email attachment Condition: VF

1914 Star. No clasp (4240 Pte. J. Connolly. R. Dub: Fus.) Important: Private James Connolly 2nd Battalion Royal Dublin Fusiliers is confirmed as 'Killed-in-Action' on 21 May 1915, on which date he was serving with "D" Company 2nd Battalion Royal Dublin Fusiliers Note: Medal verified per the respective campign medal roll of 2nd Battalion Royal Dublin Fusiliers (ref WO 329/2480). He was additionally entitled to the British War Medal and Interallied Victory Medal (ref WO 329/1709) James Connolly, the son of John & Anne Connolly, 3 James's Street, Newbridge, was a native of Newbridge, Co Kildare, Ireland, where he was born circa 1889. The 1901 National Census for Ireland records James (then 12 years of age) as living at home with his parents and 7 x other siblings, on 31 March 1901. A pre-war 'Regular' James had enlisted at Carlow, Ireland, for the Royal Dublin Fusiliers, and service with the British Army.Private James Connolly first entered theatre of war 'France' on 21 September 1914 (his extant Medal Index Card held at The National Archives refer). The body of James was never recovered, and his memory is now perpetuated by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission, on the Yypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, Belgium, where his name and service details are engraved on Panel 44 & 46 Condition: GVF

1914 Star. No clasp (543 Pte. D. McIntosh, 1/5 R.Highrs.) Important: No 23256 Sergeant David McIntosh, 51st Battalion Machine Gun Corps (infantry) confirmed 'Died of Wounds' on 25 October 1918 Note: 51st Battalion Machine Gun Corps (Infantry) was formed in 1918 from the 4 x Machine Gun Companies (152 -154th) of the famous 51st Highland Division - and were the divisional machine gunners of 51 Highland Division through to the end of the Great War Military Medal: Sergeant McIntosh is confirmed having bene decorated with the award of the Military Medal (154th Machine Gun Company) which award was published in the London Gazette of 12 December 1917. Specifically the recipients service papers are noted to show that the Military Medal was awarded for; Quote; 'Gallantry displayed between 19th. & 21st. Sept., 1917' Unquote. David McIntosh, son of James McIntosh & Mary Ann McIntosh (nee Sharp), was a native of, Montrose, Forfarshire, Scotland, where he was born circa 1894 . The 1901 Scotland Census records David, as residing with his mother and 4 x siblings (elder brothers, James McIntosh & William S. McIntosh; & sisters Margaret Crane McIntosh & Jessie Mary McIntosh). On 11 March 1912, described as a 'Labourer' and still living at the family residence located at, 5 Commerce Street, Montrose, Scotland, David attested for the Territorial Force of the British Army, being posted to his local TF battalion, vis 5th (Angus & Forfar) Battalion Black Watch (Territorial Force) The service and supreme sacrifice of James Downie is commemorated in perpetuity by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission, at the Queant Road Cemetery, in France, where the remains of David Mcintosh lie buried in a marked grave. Buriied immediately next to Sergeant McIntosh is another Scottish comrade from the same unit, who was also from Forfarshire, and had similarly enlisted in the same unit of the Territorial Force in 1912 - and coincidentally another 1914 Star & Military Medal recipient - vis No 23061 Sergeant David William Valentine, M.M., 154th Company Machine Gun Corps (later 51st Battalion Machine Gun Corps (Infantry)) , a native of Brechin, Forfar, Scotland, who had like David Mcintosh prior served with 5/Black Watch, and subsequently transferred to the Machine Gun Corps, serving in the very same units, and dying the very next day after David McIntosh. The former comrades in arms - both Military Medalists - now lie together as comrades at rest, in France! The recipients extant service papers (held and accessible at The National Archives) even include an official OHMS Telegram (see attached image), that include the death / casualty details of both of the comrades - showing that David McIntosh had died of wounds from gunshot & shrapnel wounds (GSW) to legs, abdomen and left arm, while David Valentine was killed in action from gunshot & shrapnel wounds (GSW) to back of head , back and left leg Quéant Road Cemetery is a World War I cemetery located between the villages of Buissy and Quéant in the Nord-Pas de Calais region of France. Situated on the north side of the D14 road, about 3 kilometres from Buissy, it contains 2,377 burials and commemorations of Commonwealth soldiers who died circa 1917-1918. The first burials were of soldiers who died in the period from September to November 1918. Following the Armistice the cemetery was enlarged to accommodate over 2,200 burials moved from surrounding battlefields and cemeteries Sold together with some hard-copy research A most poignant and desirable 1914 Star to a decorated Montrose 'Jock' Condition: GVF

1914 Star. No clasp (573 Pte. J. Quinn. R. Highrs.) Wounded-in-Action: The recipient is recorded as having been \'Wounded-in-Action\' in France, sometime during 1915 - and for which reason he was discharged from the British Army in December 1915 Medal(s) verification: The recipient was entitled to three x campaign medals together with a Silver Wound Badge for his Great War service per the respective medal rolls of the Royal Highlanders (Black Watch) as cited below: - 1914 Star: WO 329/2460.Shows entered theatre of war \'France\', 13 August 1914, discharged no longer fit 26 December 1915 - British War Medal. Silver issue: WO 329/1351. Shows served 1st Battalion Royal Highlanders (Black Watch) - Interallied Victory Medal: WO 329/1351. Shows served 1st Battalion Royal Highlanders (Black Watch) - Silver War Badge: Reference WO 320/3062. Badge No. 34239. Discharged due to \'Wounds\', 26 December 1915 Note: The recipient was almost certainly entitled to the dated clasp to the 1914 Star - but their is no record on either the medal roll or medal index card to show that the clasp and emblems was ever issued or subsequently claimed John Quinn (or Quin, this latter being the surname shown on numerous Scottish records prior to 1906), the second son of Arthur Quin (an Iron Ship Plater) & Margaret Quin, was a native of Dundee, Scotland, where he was born in 1888. The 1891, National Census for Scotland, records the Quin family residing at, 1 Alexander Street, Dundee, at which time it comprised the parents, together with 5 x children, vis 3 x daughters and 2 x sons, including John who was the eldest son. By 1901, the family had relocated to Kinghorn, Burntisland, Fife, where they were living at, 7 Birrells Wynd. At the time of the compilation of the 1901 National Census for Scotland, John\'s Irish mother was recorded as \'Head\' and \'Keeping House\', the family then recorded as comprising, John\'s mother, 4 x sisters, and 2 x younger brothers. John Quin / Quinn, enlisted in the British Army on, 2 April 1906, on which date he was posted to his local infantry regiment, the Royal Highlanders (Black Watch). After completion of his basic training he was posted to the 2nd Battalion Royal Highlanders (Black Watch), and served overseas with his battalion in British India. At the time of the compilation of the 1911 National Census, he is recorded as Private John Quinn, born 1888, Dundee, Scotland, and in 1911, stationed overseas in British India. John would have been recalled from the Army Reserve, which he had been posted to in 1913, and on the outbreak of the Great War was immediately mobilized and posted to the 1st Battalion of his old regiment, prior to it embarking for overseas service in France. Private Quinn is confirmed being \'Wounded-in-Action\' in 1915, while serving with 1st Battalion Royal Highlanders (Black Watch). After taking his discharge in 1915, John returned to his native Scotland, and learnt the trade of \'Ship-Plater\' presumably at the ship-yards of Kinghorn or Dundee, like his father before him. Canadian and United States immigration records circa 1919-1921 record John Quin (as a Dundee born \'Ship-Plater\') entering Canada / United States for employment Condition: About EF

1914 Star. No clasp (6119 Pte. F. W. Cook. C. Gds.) Wounded-in-Action: Recipient reported Wounded-in-Action in France per casualty list of N.C.O.\'s & Other Ranks released by Headquarters British Expeditionary Force under date 15 November 1914, and published in the Sheffield Daily Telegraph issue of, 9 December 1914 Killed-in-Action: No. 6119 Corporal Frank William Cook, 4th Battalion Coldstream Guards is confirmed being \'Killed-in-Action\' in France on, 10 December 1916 Frank\'s body was recovered from the battlefield, and he now lies buried at the Guillemont Road Cemetery, France, where the fallen\'s life and supreme self sacrifice is commemorated in perpetuity by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission. His memorial headstone is a \'Cross\', inscribed with his service details and the below following epitaph, selected by his widowed wife, Mrs Lottie May Cook, of 28 Palmerston Street, Bedminster, Bristol, England: Quote, \'Where I Am, There Ye May Be Also\'. St. John XIV.3 Unquote. Medals Verification: The recipient qualified for 3 x campaign medals in respect of his services during the Great War to which the recipients next-of-kin would have been entitled to receive, per the medal rolls of the Coldstream Guards cited below: - 1914 Star. Awarded a dated clasp (MIC refers): WO 329/2420. Shows disembarked theatre of war \'France\', 12 August 1914. Medal sent 21 August 1919 - British War Medal. Silver issue: WO 329/615. Shows last rank held as Corporal - Interallied Victory Medal: WO 329/615. Shows last rank held as Corporal A set of the recipients \'Guards\' service papers - for his first period of enlistment - are extant and accessible on-line Frank William Cook, the second son of George Henry James Cook (a former long serving Police Constable, who in 1911 was a \'Cutting Machinist\' at a Bristol Chocolate Works) and Sarah Cook (nee Braids), was a native of, West Lydford, Somerton, Somerset, England, where he was born, in 1884. The 1901 National Census for England & Wales, records the Cook family residing at, Keinton Mandeville, Somerset, England, at which time, Frank was employed as a \'Carter\', and was the eldest of 4 x children then living with their parents. Frank\'s sibling\'s living at home in 1901, were his 2 x sisters, Sarah Cook and Florence Cook, and his brother, Charles Cook. On, 31 December 1902, Frank, described as being 19 years and 11 month of age, and employed as a \'Carter\', enlisted in the British Army, at, Somerton, Somerset, England. In his application he cited a preference for service with a regiment of the Corps of Guards. In-spite of being allocated the regimental number No. 4945, and sent to London to join the Coldstream Guards, his service career was short lived - as he, or rather his mother, paid GBP 10, and purchased his discharge from the British Army on, 21 February 1903, after only 53 x days service. Notwithstanding, his initial change of heart, Frank later, re-enlisted in the Coldstream Guards, at, Taunton, Somerset, England, on, 21 February 1905, at which time he described himself as a \'Groom\' who was born at Keinton Mandeville, Somerset. The Guards records record both his earlier regimental number vis No. 4945 & his new regimental number vis 6119. Fairness seems to have prevailed at the time of his second enlistment, as notes in red ink in his service papers shows that a refund of GBP 5 was sent to his mother, after Frank had re-enlisted in the British Army. On, the outbreak of the Great War in August 1914, Frank, an Army Reservist, was mobilized and recalled to \'The Colours\' being posted to his old corps the Coldstream Guards. Frank was a very early entrant to the fighting in France & Flanders, qualifying for the dated clasp to his 1914 Star. Fortunate to survive the opening years of the Great War, Frank was subsequently promoted Corporal and posted the \'War Raised\' 4th Battalion (Pioneers) Coldstream Guards (raised on, 17/07/15, sent to France 15/08/1915, where it joined the Guards Division), with which unit he was \'Killed-in-Action\', in France, on, 10 December 1916 Condition: About EF

1914 Star. No clasp (7695 Pte. J. Searle, R. Dub. Fus.) The recipient landed in France and Flanders with the Royal Dublin Fusiliers on 20 September 1914 His Medal Index Card is notated to show that the recipient was \'Missing\' at some time during the Great War, and that a Mr James Searle claimed the medals of \'Deceased\' on 8 December 1923. Presumably the claimant was the father of the recipient. The claimant residing at Mountrath, Queens County, Ireland Sold with copy Medal Index card Condition: GF

1914 Star. No clasp (7825 Pte. J. Gilhooly, Cam?n. Highrs.) James Gilhooly, a native of Leith, Scotland, was born at Southfield, on 29 March 1889, the son of Patrick Gilhooly of 20 Sandport Street, Leith, Edinburgh, formerly Street, Broxburn, West Lothian, by his wife, Margaret Ann, daughter of Thomas Armstrong Educated at Portobello and was employed for a time as an oilworker prior to enlistment on 25 February 1907. He served in the Queens Own Cameron Highlanders for seven years with the colours and upon discharge was employed as a butler in the Gilmerton District and later at the Kings Arms Hotel, Melrose He was called up in August 1914, at the outbreak of the Great War. He served in France and Flanders with the 1st Battalion Cameron Highlanders, with which unit he entered that theatre of war on 14 August 1914 Initially he was posted as wounded and missing in actiuon following the battle of the Aisne on 14 September 1914. This was later corrected to be recorded as 'Killed-in-Action' on that date. He was 25 years of age Sold together with accompanying research including copy Medal Index Card Condition: GVF

1914 Star. No clasp (8251 Pte. J. Shorthouse, K.O. Sco. Bord.) John Shorthouse, was a native of Bishopbriggs, Lanark, Scotland. His Medal Index Card shows that he first entered theatre of war France & Flanders on 21 September 1914. He is confirmed as being 'Killed-in-Action' on 18 November 1914, while serving with 2nd Battalion Kings Own Scottish Borderers. At the time of his death he was 32 years of age, and he left a widowed wife, Elizabeth H. Shorthouse who resided at 122 Main Street, Bishopbriggs, Glasgow, Scotland Sold together with copied research including Medal Index Card Condition: GVF

1914 Star. No clasp (8952 Pte. J. Lawrence . K.O.Sco: Bord.) Wounded-in-Action: Private John Lawrence, \'D\' Company 2nd Battalion King\'s Own Scottish Borderers, is confirmed having been \'Wounded-in-Action\' with \'Shrapnel Wounds\' to his head, on the date of his capture at St. Quentin, France, 1 September 1914. German Prisoner-of-War Records held by the International Red Cross Society, refer Prisoner-of-War: No. 8952 Private John Lawrence of \'D\' Company, 2nd Battalion King\'s Own Scottish Borderers is confirmed having been captured and made a Prisoner-of-War, t St. Quentin, France, on, 1 September 1914. Following his capture, John was subsequently interred for the duration of the war, variously at Prisoner-of-War camps located in Germany at Sennelager, just north of Paderborn, and at Minden Medals Verification: Private John Lawrence was entitled to three x campaign medals for his Great War services, per the respective medal rolls of the King\'s Own Scottish Borderers cited below: - 1914 Star. Entitled to dated clasp: WO 329/2448. Disembarked theatre of war \'France\', 15 August 1914. Shows clasp and roses claimed / issued 23/07/1937 - British War Medal. Silver issue: Reference WO 329/1112 - Interallied Victory Medal: Reference WO 329/1112 John Lawrence, son of David Lawrence (a Jute Beamer) and Mary Ann Lawrence (nee Moore) was a native of Blairgowrie, Perthshire, Scotland, where he was born on, 1 January 1885. By 1902, John, a \'Mill-worker\' was living at, 16 Elders Lane, Lochee, Dundee, with his father and family. On, 2 September 1902, at the age of 17 years and 9 months, John enlisted in the Militia, joining his local unit 3rd (Militia) Battalion Royal Highlanders (Black Watch). His extant Militia service papers held at The National Archives show that he subsequently transferred for full-time service in the Regular Army, when on, 26 August 1904, at, Perth, Scotland, he joined the King\'s Own Scottish Borderers. Following the end of the Great War and after his liberation and return to his home in Scotland, John Lawrence took his final discharge from the British Army on, 24 March 1919. On capture, John reported that his next of kin was his father, David Lawrence, who in 1914 was residing at, 22 Cochrane Street, Dundee, Scotland Sold together with some hard-copy photocopied research Condition: About EF

1914 Star. No clasp (9066 Pte. G. Smith, 1/Wilts. R.) George Henry Smith, a native of Fosbury, Berskshire, England, enlisted for the British Army at Devizes, Wiltshire. He first entered theatre of war France & Flanders on 14 August 1914. He was \'Killed-in-Action\' on 27 October 1914, while serving with \'\'B\'\' Coy, 1st Battalion Wiltshire Regiment. At the time of his death he was just 19 years of age. He was the son of Herbert and Anna Elizabeth Smith2, who resided at Weir Cottages, Old Burghclere, Newbury, Berkshire. Sold together with copied research including Medal Index Card Condition: GVF

1914 Star. No clasp (9193 Pte. A. Brooks. 2/R. Scots.) Important: Private Andrew Brooks, 1st/4th Battalion Royal Scots, is confirmed as having \'Died-of-Wounds\' in Palestine on 13 November, 1917 - his remains being interred at Gaza War Cemetery Andrew Brooks a native of Canongate, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland, was aged 19 years and 1 month when he enlisted for service with the British Army and a career with his home-town regiment the Royal Scots, at Edinburgh on 2 March 1905. At the his time of enlistment he declared his occupation to have been \'Town Labourer\'. After training his was posted to 1st Battalion Royal Scots, and with them served overseas on Garrison Duty in India, between 16 February 1907 - 30 January 1913. He embarked for return to the United Kingdom on 31 January 1913, and for transfer the Army Reserve effective February 1913. On the outbreak of the Great War, Andrew was recalled from the reserve being mobilized at Glencorse on 5 August 1914, and posted to the 2nd Battalion Royal Scots on 7 August 1914. On 11 August he landed in theatre of war \'France\' and remained there until 19 June 1916. On subsequent posting to 1/4 Royal Scots he served overseas in Palestine with the Egyptian Expeditionary Force, where he \'Died-of-Wounds\' received in action on 13 November 1917. In total Andrew Brooks served a total of 12 years and 257 days - and was evidently considered a very good soldier, as his military conduct had earlier been described as \'Exemplary\'. In his will and testament he left his belongings to his fiancee Miss A. Cunningham, 2 Dunbar Close, 137, Canongate, Edinburgh The Medal Index Card shows that no dated clasp or roses were issued to the next of kin of Private Brooks Note: The service papers for Andrew Brooks are extant at The National Archives, Kew, London Sold together with a copy of the respective Medal index Card which will be forwarded to the buyer by email attachment Condition: VF

1914 Star. No clasp (963 Pte. A. Luker. 1/North?d Fus.) Important: Private Alfred Luker 1st Battalion Northumberland Fusiliers was ?Killed-in-Action? 9 September 1914 Note: Entitlement to 1914 Star, and the issue of a dated clasp, confirmed on respective Medal Index Card (Reference The National Archives) Alfred Luker, the son of Alfred Luker of 7 Ebenezer Terrace, Wymondham, Norfolk, England, was a native of Chiswick. Middlesex. England, where he was born circa 1887. Alfred had enlisted for the British Army, and service with the 1st Battalion Northmberland Fusiliers, before 1908. Prior to the Great War, Alfred had already experienced overseas campaign service with 1/Northumberland Fusiliers, having qualified for the Indian General Service Medal 1908, with clasp ?North West Frontier 1908?. In 1914, Alfred entered theatre of war ?France? on 13 August 1914, and was killed-in-action the following month on 9 September 1914. Alfred?s sacrifice is commemorated at the La Ferte-sous-Jouarre CWGC memorial, France Condition: VF

1914 Star. No clasp (970 Pte. P. Forsky. 1.Gord: Highrs) Wounded-in-Action: Private Gilbert Gordon, 1st Battalion Gordon Highlanders, is confirmed \'Wounded-in-Action, by \'Bullet Wound\' to right hand, near Lille, France, 16 October 1914 (recipients extant service papers held at The National Archives & accessible at the National Archives Refer). Such was the severity of the wound that the middle finger of the right hand had to be amputated, and the right hand was described by the medical officer as \'The hand is almost useless....\' Naturalized American: Gilbert Mitchell Gordon, migrated to North America in 1921 (he had a brother resident in USA). Firstly arriving in Canada, he next journeyed to the United States where in 1922 he became a naturalized America Note: Although the recipient was entitled to a clasp & roses for the 1914 Star- he never subsequently claimed the clasp & roses, and hence no dated clasp or roses were ever issued to him Medals Verification: The recipient was entitled to three x campaign medals together with a Silver Wound Badge for his Great War service per the respective medal rolls of the Gordon Highlanders, as under: - 1914 Star: Reference WO 329/2475 (wrongly shows entered theatre of war \'France\', 7 October 1914 - service papers show correct date 29 September 1914) - British War Medal. Silver issue: Reference WO 329/1652 - Interallied Victory Medal: Reference WO 329/1652 - Silver War Badge: Reference WO 320/3061. Badge No. 14556. Enlisted 14 June 1911. Discharge 26 March 1915, due to \'Wounds\' Gilbert Mitchell Gordon, the second son of Alexander Gordon (Shoemaker) & Helen Gordon, was a native of Aberlour, Banffshire, Scotland, where he was born, in 1893. The 1901 National Census for Scotland, records the Gordon family residing in Aberlour, Banffshire, where Gilbert lived with his parents and 5 x siblings, comprising, 2 x sisters (Mary Gordon & Maggie Gordon), and 3 x brothers (John Gordon, James Gordon & George Gordon). Gilbert was described as being 18 years and 1 month of age, and having been prior employed as a \'Farm Servant\' when he enlisted in the British Army, at, Aberdeen, Scotland, on, 14 June 1911. He was sent to the Regimental Depot of his local regiment, the Gordon Highlanders, located at Castle Hill Barracks, Aberdeen, from where after completion of his basic training, he was posted to the 1st Battalion Gordon Highlanders. Gilbert first entered theatre of war \'France & Flanders\' on, 29 September 1914. The draft Gilbert landed in France with was immediately sent into action, and he is recorded being \'Wounded-in-Action\', near Lille, France, 16 October 1914. Such was the severity of the \'Bullet Wound\' received, that he had to have the middle finger of his right hand amputated, with the right hand rendered thereafter as \'Almost Useless\'. As a consequence of his debilitating wound, Gilbert was discharged from the British Army on, 26 March 1915, described as \'No longer physically fit for war service.\' During the Great War, Gilbert had served with the British Expeditionary Force in France, between 29 September to 28 October 1914 = 30 days! Following the end of the Great War, Gilbert decided to migrate to North America, where his older brother, John Gordon, had already migrated some years previously. Gilbert settled in the state of Maine, where in 1942, he was living at, Andover, Essex County, Maine. He is reported to have died sometime in 1966 Sold together with some hard-copy photocopied research Condition: About EF

1914 Star. No clasp (970 Pte. P. Forsky. 1.Gord: Highrs) Important: A unique recorded surname amongst Great War soldiers of the British Army - sometimes referred to as \'Forisky\' (sic). Prisoner-of-War: Private Peter Forsky, 1st Battalion Gordon Highlanders is confirmed captured and interred as a Prisoner-of-War, at \'La Basse\' on, 27 October 1914 (IRRC records refer), and subsequently held at POW Camp located at Hameln, Germany. This was an an \'Other Ranls\' POW Camp or \'Mannschaftslager\', within X Army Corps district in, Hannover, Germany - Hameln camp being located 2 km (1 mi) from Hameln, and the parent camp of many \'Work Camps\' in the district. Peter\'s extant International Red Cross POW Records show that he was born at Bathgate, Scotland on, 26 October 1892, and that his next of kin was a brother residing in Bathgate. On his return to Scotland, the Edinburgh Electoral Roll for 1919, records \'Lance-Corporal P. Forsky, residing at, 41 Gilmore Place, Edinburgh, Scotland. By 1921 Peter had relocated to Glasgow, where he is recorded on the electoral roll there as living at, 15 Firhill Street, Glasgow Lance Corporal Peter Forsky, is recorded having been repatriated from internment as a Prisoner-of-War per the release announcement published in the \'Weekly Casualty List (War Office & Air Ministry) issue of 18 February 1919 - which shows that his native place of residence was \'Bathgate\' (West Lothian, Scotland) Note: Although the recipient was entitled to a clasp & roses for the 1914 Star -he never subsequently claimed the clasp & roses, and hence no dated clasp or roses were ever issued to him Medals Verification: The recipient was entitled to three x campaign medals for his Great War service per the respective medal rolls of the Gordon Highlanders, as under: - 1914 Star: Reference WO 329/2475 (shows first entered theatre of war \'France & Flanders\', on, 28 August 1914 - British War Medal. Silver issue: Reference WO 329/1652 - Interallied Victory Medal: Reference WO 329/1652 Peter Forsky (sic), fifth son of Peter Forisky (General Labourer) & Mary Forisky, was a native of Bathgate, Linlithgowshire, Scotland, where he was born on, 26 October 1892. The 1901 National Census for Scotland, records the \'Forisky\' family residing at, 4 North Street, Bathgate. Linlithgowshire, at which time Peter was living with his parents, and four older sibling brothers, vide, James, Charles, Manus & James (other occupants included 3 x \'Visitors\' and one boarder). Peter\'s unique regimental number \'970\' indicates that he enlisted in the British Army sometime during 1912, at which time he would have been 19 years old when he was posted to the 1st Battalion Gordon Highlanders. He entered theatre of war \'France & Flanders\' on, 28 August 1914. He was captured by the enemy at \'La Bassee\' on 26/27 October 1914 Sold together with some hard-copy photocopied research Condition: GVF

1914 Star. No clasp (Bearer. Fazal Karim. 107/Pionrs.) The recipient was an Indian attested non-combatant follower serving as a Bearer (Servant) while attached to the 107th Pioneers, an infantry regiment of the British Indian Army The 107th Pioneers disembarked at Marseilles, France, on 26 September 1914, and served in France and Flanders with 3rd (Sirhind) Brigade, 3rd Indian Division - one of two Indian Divisions of the British Indian Army that together comprised the Indian Corps that served in France & Flanders 1914-1915 The 107th Pioneers had it's origins in 1788 with the raising of the 4th Battalion of Bombay Sepoys - in 1903, the descendent unit was restyled 10th Pioneers. As an infantry battalion of the Bombay Presidency Army, the 107th Pioneers, held the below following pre 1914 battle honours; - Mysore - Seedaseer - Seringapatam - Beni Boo Ali - Burma 1885-87 Condition: About VF

1914 Star. No clasp (Cook, Kapur Singh, 15/Sikhs.) The recipient was an Indian attested public \'Follower\' of the Sikh faith performing the trade of \'Cook\', while serving with the 15th Ludhiana Sikhs, an all \'Sikh\' single class infantry regiment of the British Indian Army 15th Sikhs: The 15th Ludhiana Sikhs disembarked Marseilles, France, in late September 1914. As part of the Indian Corps the 15th Sikhs initially served with the 8th \'Jullunder\' Infantry Brigade of the 3rd \'Lahore\' Division. The 15th Sikhs remained in France from September 1914, until the withdrawal of the Indian Corps in, August 1915. During their time in France, the 15th Sikhs some of the major actions he regiment fought in, included La Basse in 1914, and later at Neuve Chappelle, Aubers, Yypres, St Julian & Festhubert. After August 1915, the 1th Sikhs served in Egypt and later deployed to Mesopotamai A Victoria Cross was awarded to served in France and Flanders November 1914 to August 1915 A British Officer of the regiment, Lieutenant John G. Smyth, was awarded a Victoria Cross for exceptional gallantry at Festhubert; Quote, \'For most conspicuous bravery near Richebourg L\'Avoue on 18th May 1915. With a bombing party of 10 men, who voluntarily undertook this duty, he conveyed a supply of 96 bombs to within 20 yards of the enemy\'s position over exceptionally dangerous ground, after the attempts of two other parties had failed. Lieutenant Smyth succeeded in taking the bombs to the desired position with the aid of two of his men (the other eight having been killed or wounded), and to effect his purpose he had to swim a stream, being exposed the whole time to howitzer, shrapnel, machine-gun and rifle fire\' Unquote. Every one of the 10 x Indian \'Other Ranks\' referred to in the Victoria Cross citation, were subsequently awarded the Indian Distinguished Service Medal for their participation in the same bombing party, that had been under the command of Lieutenant Smyth Condition: About GVF

1914 Star. No clasp (No 4436 Sepoy Ajun Khan, 59/Rfls.) The recipient was a soldier of Pathan ethnicity and the Mussalman faith, who held the rank of Sepoy (Private) while serving with the 59th Scinde Rifles (Frontier Force), an infantry regiment of the British Indian Army 59th Scinde Rifles: The regiment served with high distinction as a member of the Indian Corps in France & Flanders, and later in Mesopotamia during the Great War. In the period 1914–15, it fought in the attles of; Givenchy, Neuve Chapelle, Aubers Ridge, the Second Battle of Ypres and the Battle of Loos. Lieutenant William Bruce of the regiment was awarded the Victoria Cross during the Battle of Givenchy. In late 1915, through to end of the Great War, the 59th served in Mesopotamia, where it fought in the battles for the Relief of Kut al Amara on the Tigris Front in 1916–17, the capture of Baghdad, and in operations north of Baghdad at Daur and Tikrit. In respect of its distinguished services during the Great War the regiment was appointed the honorific title \'Royal\' in 1921. In 1922, the regiment was re-styled as 6th Royal Battalion (Scinde) 13th Frontier Force Rifles. In 1947, the descendent unit was allocated to the Pakistan Army, where in 2024, the unit continues to thrive as, 1st Battalion (Scinde) The Frontier Force Regiment Reverse of medal with hairline scratches Condition: About VF

1914 Star. No clasp (No 4777 Sepoy Lahrasab Khan, 59/Rfls) The 59th Scinde Rifles were in the thick of the fighting with the Indian Corps in 1914, as evinced by a Scottish officer of the regiment - Lieutenant William Arthur McCrae Bruce, 59th Scinde Rifles (Frontier Force), Indian Army - earning a posthumous Victoria Cross for his gallantry at Givenchy, in October 1914. Lieutenant Bruce subsequently died of his wounds in December 1914 Sold together with long length of contemporary watered silk weave 'moire' ribbon Condition: VF

1914 Star. No clasp (No 600 Havr. Abdul Karim, 5 M.B.R.G.A.) Scarce found named to an Indian N.C.O. serving with a 'British' Mountain Battery of the Army in India - and the 5th Mountian Battery designation only ever shown impressed on stars when awarded to Indian troops. Awarded for service in France & Flanders, where the unit served from December 1914 Condition: VF

1914 Star. No clasp (No 924 L.Nk Miran Baz, 11 / Mule Corps) Condition: GVF

1914 Star. No clasp (No. 1071 Dvr. Waris, 2/Mule Corps.) Recipient was a Driver serving with the 2nd Mule Corps of the Indian Army Condition: VF

1914 Star. No clasp (No. 1291 Sepoy Shahajade Khan, 108/Infy.) The recipient was an Indian soldier serving as a Sepoy (Private) with 108th Infantry, of the Indian Army Important: 108th Infatry, did not deploy or serve as a regiment in Belgium or France at any time during 1914, or subsequently. The regiment remained in India during 1914, and provided drafts for attachment to other Indian Army infantry regiments of the Indian Corps serving in Belgium and France 1914-1915 During the Great War 108th Infantry deployed overseas to Aden Colony where it served with the Aden Field Force, circa 1914-1916, and later saw service in Muscat and Mesopotamia A rare to regiment medal Condition: GVF

1914 Star. No clasp (No. 3386 Nk. Ghazi Khan, 1/129/Baluchis) Important: The 1st Battalion 129th Baluchistan Infantry was the very first Indian Army infantry regiment to enter combat against the German Army in 1914 Note: As part of the Indian Corps in Belgium and France, 1914-1915, the regiment was conspicuous for it's collective gallantry during the early battles of 1914. It was during the fighting at Gheluvelt in the Hollebeke region of Belgium, on 31 October 1914, that a Sepoy of the 129th Baluchis, No 4050 Sepoy Khudad Khan, became the first Indian soldier to be decorated with the award of Victoria Cross for his extraordinary heroism A most sought after and desirable 'Indian Corps' medal One bayonet hilt knocked Condition: VF

1914 Star. No clasp (No. 822 Sowar Diwan Ali, 22 Cavy.) The recipient was an Indian soldier serving as a Sowar (Trooper) with 22nd Sam Browne's Cavalry (Frontier Force), a mounted regiment of the Indian Army Important: 22nd Cavalry, did not deploy or serve as a regiment in Belgium or France at any time during 1914, or subsequnely. The regiment remained in India during 1914, and provided drafts for attachment to other cavalry regiments of the Indian Corps serving in Belgiam and France 1914-1915 22nd Cavalry deployed overseas to Mesopotamia in 1916, and remained in that theatre of operations through to 1920 A rare to regiment medal Condition: VF

1914 Star. No clasp (No.3820 L.Nk. Jite Gurung, 2/8/Gurkha Rfls.) Killed-in-Action: Rifleman Jite Gurung 2nd Battalion 8th Gurkha Rifles confirmed Killed-in-Action, at the Battle of Festubert, France, 30 October 1914 Festubert: 2/8 GR had barely been in France two weeks (they had disembarked at Marseilles on 14 October 1914), when they took their position in the 'Front-Line' at the Festubert on 29 October 1914, the eve preceding their bloody baptism of fire in the Great War. In their first - of what would become many battles against 'The Huns' - the 2/8 Gurkha Rifles suffered the below following casualties at Festubert on 30 October 1914: - British Officers: x 9 - Gurkha Officers: x 5 - Gurkha Other Ranks: x 214 Jite Gurung, son of Lalsing Gurung, was a native of Arthar, Nawakot, Satung, Nepal, who held the appointmentof 'Lance-Naik' (Lance-Corporal) while serving with 2nd Battalion 8th Gurkha Rifles, an infantry regiment of the British Indian Army The life, service and supreme sacrifice of Jite Gurug, is perpetuated in posterity by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission, where he is commemorated on one of the memorial panels of the CWGC 'Neuve Chapelle' Indian Memorial, located on the outskirts of the commune of Neuve-Chapelle, in the département of Pas-de-Calais. The memorial commemorates some 4,742 Indian soldiers with no known grave, who fell in battle while fighting for the British Indian Army in the First World War. The location of the memorial was chosen because of the participation by Indian troops at the Battle of Neuve Chapelle During their service in Belgium & France 1914-15, the 2nd Battalion 8th Gurkha Rifles incurred terrible casualties (Killed, Died, Wounded & Missing), that the regimental history (Huxford) estimated as: - British Officers: x 40 - Gurkha Officers: x 27 - Gurkha Other Ranks: x 1356 In spite of the high casualty rate incurred by the infantry units of the Indian Corps,in 1914, and in particular amongst the Gurkha battalions, extremely few 1914 Stars named to Gurkhas are known to be in private collections or seen on the market, and hence all can be considered extremely scarce, if not rare Condition: About VF

1914 Star. No clasp (R.M.A. 3517 Gunner. A. Miller. R.M. Brigade.) Medal(s) and clasp verification: Gunner Alexander Miller of the Royal Marine Artillery was a long serving member of the Royal Marine Artillery, who throughout his long career earned all 4 x medals per the Naval campaign medal rolls as cited below: - East & West Africa Medal & clasp \'Benin 1894\': ADM 171/46 served as Acting Bombardier R.M.A., H.M.S. Philomel - 1914 Star. No clasp: ADM 171/170 - British War Medal. Silver issue: ADM 171/170 - Interallied Victory Medal: ADM 171/170 Sold together with a hard-copy photocopied set of the recipients extant \'Service Sheet\' held and accessible at The National Archives Alexander Miller, was a native of London, Middlesex, England, where he was born in July 1867. By \'Trade\' declared himself to have been a \'Rivetter\' prior to enlisting in the Royal Marine Artillery on, 15 November 1887, on which date he held the rank of Private. Alex served with the Royal Marine Artillery through to, 14 November 1905 when he was discharged and transferred to the Royal Fleet Reserve. Gunner Charles Miller was mobilized in August 1914, and subsequently served with the Royal Marine Artillery, Howitzer Brigade, serving ashore in theatre of war \'France & Flanders\' While serving as an Acting Bombardier aboard H.M.S. Philomel, he was landed ashore, at Brass River, Gambia, his service sheet recording that between September & October 1894, he: Quote, Served in operations against Nanna Chief of Benin. Landed at Brohemie, during attack and capture Unquote. His service sheet later in 1914, shows he served ashore in 1914: Quote, 21 to 31st Aug 1914 at Ostend / 7 to 12 Oct 1914 at Dunkirk Unquote Condition: About EF

1914 Star. No clasp (Specimen. 68-Gen. No-3653) A Royal Mint struck officially impressed 'Specimen' medal prepared for the War Office Note: See our lisitings of Great War medals for other examples of scarce seen official specimen medals Condition: With original lustre EF

1914 Star. No clasp (T-26032 Dvr: B. Higson. A.S.C.) Note: Driver Higson served with No 3 Company 7th Divisional Train, Army Service Corps (Medal Index Card refers) Important: Medal verified as entitled per the respective Great War campaign medal rolls of the Army Service corps - 1914 Star. No clasp (ref WO 329/2485) In addition to the 1914 Star. Driver Higson was further awarded a British War & Interallied Victory Medal pair (ref WO 329/2009) On enlistment on the Army Service Corps, Benjamin was posted to the 'Transport Branch' of the Corps (denoted by the prefix T in his regimental number). Benjamin first entered theatre of war 'France' on 5 October 1914, and his unit served under Higher Formation, 7th Infantry Division, of the British Army. Driver Benjamin Higson, survived the Great War and took his final discharge from the British Army on 1 January 1920 Condition: GVF

1914 Star. No clasp (W. Brightwell. Amer: Amb: Hosp:) Important: Medal entitlement confirmed on the respective extant Medal Index Card(s) wherein Orderley William Brightwell an 'Orderly' serving with the American Ambulance Hospital is confirmed as having qualified for the 1914 Star, and having submitted a claim for the medal on 4 December 1918 Note: Only an estimated 112 x 1914 Stars awarded to all ranks of the American Ambulance Hospital There is no indication on his Medal Index Card(s), that he was ever issued or claimed the British War and Interallied Victory Medals William Brightwell has 2 x forwarding addresses on the reverse of his Medal Index Card(s), viz 147 Kensington, Liverpool and 18 Ainger Road, Primrose Hill, London William John Cecil Brightwell was a native of St.Pancras, London, England, where he was born on 31 October 1891. The 1911 National Census for England and Wales records him as then residing with his parents and brother at the family residence at 18 Ainger Road, Primrose Hill, London, his occupation cited as 'Bank Clerk'. William Brightwell is reported to have died in Oxford, England, sometime in the last quarter of 1981 Reference the Journal of the Orders and Research Society, Volume 19 Spring 1980 Journal 1978, for an illustrated article by the late Hal Giblin writing about this particualr medal and awards of the 1914 Star to the American Ambulance Hospital Of the 112 x 1914 Stars to this unit, 87 x medals were to females and 25 awarded to males. The 14 x orderlies, including William Brightwell, were all male An extremely rare unit to find this medal to on the market Condition: EF

1914 Star. No clasp but riband fitted with original silver \'Rosette\' (10406 L.Cpl. A. Thompson. 1/Gord:Highrs) Important: The recipient is confirmed as having been captured and made Prisoner-of-War in 1914 (the respective Medal Index Card refers) Lance Corporal Alexander Thompson of 1st Battalion Gordon Highlanders is confirmed as having entered theatre of war \'France and Flanders\' on 13 August 1914 Condition: GVF

1914 Star. The riband fitted with clasp '5th Aug-22nd Nov, 1914' (T1-675, Dvr R.W. Todd, A.S.C.) Note: The clasp is a contemporary tailors copy, with slider fittment to reverse of clasp Richard W. Todd is confirmed from his Medal Index Card as having first entered a theatre of war 'France' on 16 August 1914, where he was serving with Headquarters 3rd Division, Army Service Corps A soft copy of the respective Medal index Card will be forwarded to the buyer Condition: GVF

1914 Star. With a contemporary taliors copy dated clasp (8012 Pte. A. T. Byrne, 2/Oxf. & Bucks. L.I.) Arthur Thomas Byrne, a native of Southwark, Surrey, enlisted for the British Army at Folkestone, Kent. He first entered theatre of war France & Flanders on 14 August 1914. He is confirmed as being \'Killed-in-Action\' 8 September 1915 while serving with 2nd Battalion Oxford and Bucks Light Infantry. At the time of his death he was 27 years of age and his next of kin were his parents Thomas and Elizabeth Byrne who resided at 56 Marshall Street, Folkestone, Kent Sold together with copied research including Medal Index Card Condition: GF

1914 Star. With contemporary tailors dated clasp (6665 Pte W. Sommerville, 2/R Sc Fus.) Killed-in-Action: Private William Sommerville, 2nd Battalion Royal Scots Fusiliers, was killed-in-action on 22 October 1914, during the First Battle of Ypres, in the phase of the action fought in defence of the Belgian town of Langemarck, Medal Verification: The medal verified per the respective 1914 Star Medal Roll of 2nd Battalion Royal Scots Fusiliers (ref WO 329/2442), wherein it is shown that the recipient first disembarked in theatre of war France on 6 October 1914. In addition William was also awarded the British War & Interallied Victory Medals (Ref WO 329/990). Although entitled to a dated clasp to the 1914 Star, there is no record or evidence that a dated clasp and roses was ever issued to, or claimed by his next of kin William Sommerville son of James Sommerville (Coal Miner Hewer) & Mary D. Sommerville, was a native of, Rutherglen, Lanarkshire, Scotland, where he was born circa 1892. William came from a large family, that included at least 7 x siblings who were still living in 1914, comprising 1 x sister, Bella Sommerville, & 6 x brothers, viz; Peter, James, John, George, Charles & Henry - the latter 2 brothers also served in the British Army in 1914, in the Cameron Highlanders (No 5542) & Highland Light Infantry (No 8645 who was Killed-in-Action in 1916) respectively. William Sommerville enlisted in the British Army sometime prior to 1914. At the start of the Great War 2/RSF was stationed overseas in Gibraltar, returning to the United Kingdom in September 1914. William Sommerville together with the rest of his battalion first entered theatre of war 'Belgium' when they disembarked at Zeebrugge on 6 October 1914, as part of higher formation 7th Infantry Division of the British Expeditionary Force. Barely 16 x days in theatre, Private Sommerville was Killed-in-Action on 22 October 1914 during the battle of Langemarck. At the time of his death in 1914, William's widowed mother was residing at, 73, Glebe St., Bellshill, Lanarkshire, Scotland. Condition: GVF

1914 Star. With original dated clasp \'5 Aug - 22 Nov 1914\' (No. 3999 Spr. Maidwar. 3/S&M.) The clasp is stitched to the riband The recipient was an Indian soldier holding the rank of \'Sapper\' while serving with the 20th Company of the 3rd Sappers and Miners, a military sappers unit of the British Indian Army Wounded-in-Action: No. 3999 Sapper Maidwar is confirmed being \'Wounded-in-Action\', during one of the earliest engagements by soldiers of the Indian Corps against enemy German troops, at Neuve Chappelle, on, 28 October 1914. Reference the long list headed \'Indian Casualties\' published in the \'Army and Navy Gazette\' issue of, 23 January 1915 During the above action at Neuve Chappelle, of approximately 190 x \'All-Ranks\', British Officers, Indian Officers and British & Indian \'Other Ranks\' of 20th Company 3rd Sappers and Miners who fought in the action of 28 October 1914, the casualties sustained were appalling, with 24 x \'All-Ranks\' Killed, and another 54 x \'All Ranks\' wounded - the casualties included all the British officers! Unusually, in the recorded & storied annals of the British Indian Army, the 20th Company Royal Sappers and Miners published their own unit history, covering their services in the Great War titled: A copy of the above rare book can be purchased on our website, see item Code: 19462 \'History of the 20th Field Company, Royal Sappers and Miners in the Great War\' (Major H. W. R. Hamilton, D.S.O., M.C., Reprinted from the Royal Engineers Journal. Undated). 51pp For the War Diary extracts of the Neuve Chappelle action fought by 20th Coy 3rd Sappers and Miners see the excellent website \'Researching the Lives and Service Records of First World War Soldiers\', by copying the below link: - http://www.researchingww1.co.uk/20th-field-companys-attack-on-neuve-chapelle-28-october-1914 A rare and desirable 1914 Star to a confirmed early 1914 Indian Corps casualty for a famous Indian Corps action Condition: GVF

1914-15 Star Un-named, as-struck Condition: About EF

1914-15 Star An original un-named (not erased) example Condition: GVF

1914-15 Star Un-named Condition: VF

1914-15 Star (3318 Sepoy Chanan Singh, 53/Sikhs F.F.) The recipient was an Indian soldier of the Sikh faith serving as a Sepoy (Private) with 53rd Sikhs (Frontier Force), a regiment of the Indian Army Important: During the Great War 53rd Sikhs saw extensive overseas service. The regiment served firstly in Egypt, from November 1914, where it deployed and fought in defence of the Suez Canal. In 1915, it deployed to Aden Colony, for service with the Aden Field Force. The regiment next served in Mesopotmaia, and ended the Great War serving in Palestine with the Egyptian Field Force In 1922, the regiment was restyled as 3rd Battalion (Sikhs), 12th Frontier Force Regiment Condition: VF

1914-15 Star (10620 L.Cpl. S. W. Pope. Shrops:L.I.) Killed-in-Action \'First Day Battle of Loos\': Lance-Corporal Sidney William Pope, 5th Battalion King\'s Own Shropshire Light Infantry is confirmed being \'Killed-in-Action\' at Loos, France, on, 25 September 1915 Although his body was never recovered and interred from the battlefield , the life & supreme self sacrifice of Private William Orr, is commemorated in perpetuity by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission on a memorial panel at the Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial in Belgium Medal verification: Lance-Corporal\'s entitlement to the 1914-15 Star (and the companion British War Medal & Interallied Victory Medal) is confirmed per the respective medal rolls of the King\'s Own Shropshire Light Infantry cited below: - 1914-15 Star: WO 329/2764 (shown having entered theatre of war France on 22 May 1915) - British War Medal. Silver issue: WO 329/1471 - Interallied Victory Medal: WO 329/1471 Sidney William Pope was born at Minsterley, Salop and enlisted at Shrewsbury with the King\'s Shropshire Light Infantry, being posted to the 5th Battalion. Entering the war on 22 May 1915 this unit was part of the build up of troops prior to the Battle of Loos starting in late September 1915. They went into action early in the morning of the first day on 25 September 1915. Despite heavy fire the Battalion reached its objectives however those on their flanks were held up by stiff resistance leaving the 5th isolated. Soon this position became untenable and they were forced to withdraw with heavy losses including Pope who was one of the 41 Other Ranks killed in the fighting at Loos on, 25 September 1915 Condition: GVF

1914-15 Star (1193 Pte Yuda 2/K A R) Important: Medal entitlement confirmed per the respective medal roll (ref WO 329/2938) compiled and signed at Zomba, Nyasaland on 31 August 1920. The roll records that Private Yuda first entered a theatre of war 'British East Africa' on 15 August 1915 while serving with 1st Battalion King's African Rifles, and was later transferred to 2nd Battalion King's African Rifles. The medal was despatched to him on 29 June 1923. By the time the medal roll was compiled, the recipient is noted as having been discharged as medically unfit The recipient is recorded as having latterly served with 1st Battalion 2nd King's African Rifles Condition:VF

1914-15 Star (119485 Pnr. W. Davis, R.E.) No. 119485 Pioneer William Davis, Royal Engineers, entered theatre of war \'France\' on, 25 September 1915, and subsequently transferred to the Royal Flying Corps and later as No. 143014 to the Royal Air Force Medal(s) verification: Prior to the Great War, William Davis had prior served with the Hampshire Regiment on active service in Burma Pioneer William Davis is confirmed as being awarded the 1914-15 Star together with British War Medal (silver issue) and Interallied Victory Medal per below cited medal rolls: - India General Service Medal 1854 with clasp \'Burma 1885-7 & Burma 1887-9: WO 100/70 & WO 10073 - 1914-15 Star: WO 329/2927. Shows first disembarked France with Royal Engineers 25.9.15 - British War Medal. Silver issue: WO 329/2135. Shown discharged unfit 8.1.19 - Interallied Victory Medal: WO 329/2135. Shown discharged unfit 8.1.19 The recipients Army service papers are extant and accessible at The National Archives William Davis, son of William Davis, was a native of Northwood, West Cowes, Isle of Wight, Hampshire, England, where he was born on 14 July 1862. By trade a \'Labourer\', William first enlisted in the British Army at Southampton, England, on, 1 March 1883, on which date he was posted to his local infantry regiment, the Hampshire Regiment, at Winchester, his regimental number being No. 766. After completion of his basic training William served overseas in India and Burma between 18 September 1883 to 1 January 1892 (8 years 106 days n the East Indies). William served 12 years, and took his discharge on 29 February 1895. During the Great War, William volunteered, for military service, and lied about his age, claiming to be only 46 years of age, and having been prior employed as a \'Fireman\'. He enlisted at London on 14 September 1915, and was n that date posted to the Royal Engineers. He subsequently served overseas in France with the British Expeditionary Force, between, 24 September 1915 (he disembarked in France on 25/09/15) and 3 September 1917. Shortly after returning to the United Kingdom, William Davis was transferred to the Royal Flying Corps on, 2 February 1918, and later re-mustered with the Royal Air Force on, 1 April 1918 Condition: GVF

1914-15 Star (1215 Pte Duwa 2/K A R) Important: Medal entitlement confirmed per the respective medal roll (ref WO 329/2938) compiled and signed at Zomba, Nyasaland on 31 August 1920. The roll records that Private Duwa first entered a theatre of war 'British East Africa' on 15 August 1915 while serving with 1st Battalion King's African Rifles, and was later transferred to 2nd Battalion King's African Rifles. The medal was despatched to him on 27 September 1923. By the time the medal roll was compiled, the recipient is noted as having been discharged on reduction of the regimental establishment The recipient is recorded as having latterly serving with 2nd Battalion 2nd King's African Rifles Condition: Polished obverse about GF

1914-15 Star (12415 Cpl. C. P. Lowe. Linc: R.) Killed-in-Action: Lance-Sergeant Claude Philip Lowe, 7th (Service) Battalion Lincolnshire Regiment, is confirmed having been \'Killed-in-Action\', on, 30 December 1915, in France, while serving with the British Expeditionary Force Claude was \'Killed-in-Action\' while serving with his battalion on the Ypres Salient in Flanders, Belgium The memory and supreme self-sacrifice of Lance-Sergeant Claude Philip Lowe, is commemorated in perpetuity by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission on a panel located at the Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, located in Belgium Medals verification: The recipient is confirmed entitled to the 1914-15 Star, and the further companion campaign medal vis, British War Medal & Interallied Victory Medal per the respective medal rolls of the Lincolnshire Regimen cited below: - 1914-15 Star: WO 100/2647 - British War Medal. Silver issue: WO 329/855 (rank shown as Lance Sergeant) - Interallied Victory Medal: WO 329/855 (rank shown as Lance Sergeant) Courtesy to the Nottinghamshire County Council, we are proving biographical details drawn mostly from their website: Claude Phillip Lowe was born in 1893 the son of Alexander Lowe a plate layer’s clerk and Jesse May Lowe (née Sayer ) of 4 Alma Terrace, Sherwood Rise Nottingham. His father was born in 1862 in Nottingham his mother in 1872 at Norwich. Married 26th October 1892 at St John the Evangelist Church, in Leeds. They had a further son Alexander Charles born 1897 in Nottingham. Claude’s father died on 12th May 1904 at Radcliffe on Trent whilst his mother died on 3rd January 1911 in Nottingham Claude married Ethel May Holland in 1911 at Nottingham and they lived at 56 Trueman Street, Nottingham. They had two children Alexander Bernard Lowe born 1911 Nottingham and Jessie May b.1913 Nottingham. In 1911 they lived at 27 Talbot Street, Nottingham a boarding house run by William and Fanny Rippington. Claude\'s effects of £6,286 16/9d - a considerable estate for the period - were left to his wife Ethel May (Probate with will at Nottingham in 1916 Claude Philip Lowe is recorded as having enlisted in the British Army at, Sutton-on-Sea in Lincolnshire, England, prior to which he had been residing in Brighton, Sussex. England The recipient\'s son\'s medals - a senior Warrant Officer of the Royal Lincolnshire Regiment - are offered separately on the website Condition: VF

1914-15 Star (1252 Pte Matengula 2/K A R) Important: Medal entitlement confirmed per the respective medal roll (ref WO 329/2938) compiled and signed at Zomba, Nyasaland on 31 August 1920. The roll records that Private Matengula first entered a theatre of war 'British East Africa' on 15 August 1915 while serving with 1st Battalion King's African Rifles, and was later transferred to 2nd Battalion King's African Rifles. The medal was despatched to him at Tabora, Tanganyika, on 29 August 1923 The recipient is recorded as having latterly serving with 2nd Battalion 2nd King's African Rifles Condition:VF

1914-15 Star (13717 Pte. J. Downie, R.Scots.) Important: Private James Downie 12th Battalion Royal Scots confirmed 'Killed-in-Action' on, 16 July 1916, during the attempt to capture the village of 'Longueval - Deville Wood', during the 'Somme Offensive' Battle of the Somme: No less then 9 x battalions of the Royal Scots participated during the British Somme Offensive, 1 July to 1 November 1916, viz 2nd (Regular), 8th (TF), 9th (Highlanders) (TF), 11th and 12th (K1), 13th (K2) and 15th, 16th and 17th (K3/K4) 12th (Service) Battalion Royal Scots, was raised in Edinburgh, Scotland, August 1914, as part of Kitchener’s first army of wartime volunteers (K1). 12/RS landed in France, 9-12 February 1915 as part of 27 Brigade, a constituent formation of 9 (Scottish) Division. 12/RS experienced their first trench duty on the 'Western Front' in the area of Festubert in early, July 1915, and foughgt in it's first major offensive, at the Battle of Loos, 25-28 September 1915. In July 1916, during the Somme Offensive, the major involvement by 12/RS was the attempt to capture the village of Longueval - adjacent to 'Delville Wood', during the start of the second phase, of the offensive. The action at Longueval lasted 14-17 July. During the fighting at Longueval, 12/Royal Scots lost their Commanding Officer on the opening day, and by the time of being relieved on 17 July, the battalion had suffered estimated casualties comprising; 13 Officers and 303 x 'Other Ranks' - including Private Downie - who had been killed, died of wounds, wounded and missing, during four days of fighting James Downie, son of Downie, was a native of, Crossgates, Fifeshire, Scotland. Thiepval Memorial: The service and supreme sacrifice of James Downie is commemorated in perpetuity by the Commonwelath War Graves Commission, where his details are enshrined upon the Thiepval Memorial that commemorates the fallen who died during the Somme Offensive, and whose bodies were never recovered from the field of battle. The Thiepval Memorial. located near the village of Thiepval, Picardy, France, is the war memorial to 72,337 missing British and South African servicemen who died in the Battles of the Somme of the First World War between 1915 and 1918, and whose bodies were never recovered from the battlefield(s) Condition: GVF

1914-15 Star (151615, C. H. Warmington. Act. C.P.O. R.N.) Died H.M.S. Lochinvar: Chief Petty Officer Warmington is confirmed having died of disease (pneumonia) while serving aboard H.M.S. Lochinvar, on, 23 October 1918 H.M.S. Lochinvar - Zeebrugge Raid: H.M.S. Lochinvar, a \'Destroyer\', had, together with Chief Petty Officer Warmington aboard, just 5 x months earlier had been part of the escort for the monitors Erebus and Terror for their attacks on the canal gates at Zeebrugge - a multiple Victoria Cross action (8 x VC\'s). The vessel was moved to Plymouth, joining the Fourth Destroyer Flotilla in July The life and service details of Chief Petty Officer Charles Henry Warmington, are commemorated in perpetuity on a memorial flagstone maintained by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission at Plymouth (Weston Mill) Cemetery, Devonshire, England, where his body was buried in 1918. He was the son of James and Agnes Warmington of Otterton, Budleigh Salterton, Devon; and husband of Elizabeth Sophia Warmington of 5 Bridwell Road, Weston Mill Estate, Devonport Medal verification: C.P.O. Warmington\'s entitlement to the 1914-15 Star (and the companion British War Medal & Interallied Victory Medal), together with other medals entitled is confirmed per the respective medal rolls of the Royal Navy cited below: - Africa General Service Medal 1902. Clasp \'Somaliland 1908-10\': ADM 171/56 (served H.M.S. Highflyer) - 1914-15 Star: ADM 171/118 - British War Medal. Silver issue: ADM 171/118 - Interallied Victory Medal: ADM 171/118 Service sheets for C.P.O. Warmington are extant and accessible at The National Archives Condition: About EF

1914-15 Star (15306 Pte F. W. Oakley. Bedf: R.) Killed-in-Action: Private Francis William Oakley 8th Battalion Bedford Regiment is confirmed being Killed-in-Action in France, on, 20 December 1915 Although his body was never recovered from the battlefield , the life & supreme self-sacrifice of, Private Frederick W. Oakley, is commemorated in perpetuity by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission on a memorial panel at the Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial in, Belgium Medal verification: Private Oakley\'s entitlement to the 1914-15 Star (and the companion British War Medal & Interallied Victory Medal) is confirmed per the respective medal rolls of the Bedford Regiment cited below: - 1914-15 Star: WO 329/2663 (shown having entered theatre of war France on, 30 August 1915) - British War Medal. Silver issue: WO 329/928 - Interallied Victory Medal: WO 329/928 Francis William Oakley was born at Standon, Hertfordshire. He enlisted at Little Hadham, Hertfordshire and served in France from 30 August 1915 with the 8th Battalion and was killed in action on 20 December 1915. He is commemorated on the Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial Condition: EF

1914-15 Star (1579 Pte. A. Admans Oxf: & Bucks: L.I.) Note: The riband of the Military Medal is not included in the sale, and is only shown here for illustrative purposes Military Medal \'For Bravery in the Field\': Sergeant Albert Admans, while serving as a Lance-Corporal with 1/4th Battalion Oxfordshire & Buckinghamshire Light Infantry is confirmed being decorated with the Military Medal. The award was published in the London Gazette issue of, 10 November 1916, an award for \'France\'. Reference the \'War Record of the 1/4th Battalion\' from records of the Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry the below following citation exists: Quote, For conspicuous gallantry on 18/10/16 in remaining in an advanced post throughout the day under extremely heavy shell fire, and taking charge of the post when the NCO in charge was disabled Unquote. Note: Other regimental records confirm that Sergeant Admans served overseas with \'B\' Company 1/4th Battalion Oxfordshire & Buckinghamshire Light Infantry Medal verification: The recipients entitlement to the Interallied Victory medal - and other medals for the Great War - is verified per below following cited references - Military Medal: Published in the London Gazette issue of 28th July 1917 - 1914-15 Star: Reference WO 329/2744 - British War Medal. Silver issue: Reference WO 329/1360 - Interallied Victory Medal: Reference WO 329/1360 - Territorial Efficiency Medal: Reference Army Order AO 369 of 1920 Albert Admans attested for the Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry and served with the 1st/4th Battalion during the Great War on the Western Front from 29 March 1915. Advanced Sergeant, for his gallantry he was awarded the Military Medal (London Gazette 11 November 1916). He was also awarded the Territorial Efficiency Medal in 1920 Albert Admans, was serving with the 1/4th Battalion Oxfordshire & Buckinghamshire Light Infantry (Territorial Force), when he first entered theatre of war \'France\' on 29 May 1915, and the very next day, 30 March 1915, disembarked with his unit, 1/4th OBLI, at Boulogne. Albert Admans survived the Great War Sold with some hard copy research Condition: VF

1914-15 Star (1596 Gnr. Asharaf Khan, H.K.S.R.G.A.) Important: The respective Great War medal roll for the HKSRGA, is found at file reference WO 329/2938 (held and accessible at The National Archives). The medal roll was compiled and signed at Kowloon, Hong Kong, South China on 23 March 1922, and shows that Asharaf was still serving with the H.K.S.R.G.A. at that time The recipient Asharaf Khan, was by ethnicity a Punjabi Mussalman, and held the rank of Gunner at the the time of qualifying for his medal while serving with Hong Kong Singapore Royal Garrison Artillery. By 27 March 1922, the medal rolls show that Asharaf had subsequently attained the rank of Havildar (Sergeant) A scarce medal to find extant on the market to this unit. Only an estimated 255 'All-Ranks' entitled to the Star - of which only a handful are known to exist today in 2017, more than 100 years after the events of 1914-1915. Gunner Asharaf Khan first entered a theatre of war on 29 November 1915, when he was a member of the very first H.K.S.R.G.A. draft to disembark at Suez The Kong Kong and Singapore Artillery, was specifically raised for deployment in the protection of Britiain's Far East Colonies, and one of the most exotic regiments to be found in the British 'Army List', the official tome that list all regiments and corps on the establishment of the British Army The HKSRGA was British officered with the ranks recruited from British India (Punjabi Mussalmans and Sikhs) for station in the British Far East Colonies of Hong Kong and Singapore. Trained as Mountain Gunners, the HKSGRA formed a composite Mountain Battery (3rd HKSRGA Mountain Battery, armed with 10 Pounder gunds) for overseas service in the Great War War Service: In November and December 1915, an estimated 255 'All-Ranks' of the HKSRGA landed in Egypt, for active overseas war service during the Great War. The unit subsequently partcipated in various campaigns in Egypt, Western Desert (Libya), Sinai, and Palestine, during which time the unit was the dedicated artillery unit of the Imperial Camel Corps Brigade.... Condition: VF

1914-15 Star (1761 Pte. P. Dickson, Loth & Bord. H.) The medal retaining & fitted with its original long length of, now stitched, silk \'moire\' riband Wounded-in-Action: Private Peter Dickson, Lothian & Border Horse, is confirmed being \'Wounded-in-Action\' in France, in 1918, when he received a \'Gunshot & Shrapnel Wound\' (or, GSW) to his right eyebrow, subsequently sent for recuperation to the King George Hospital, Stamford Street, S.E.1. His wound was published in the War Office Weekly Casualty List dated 25 June 1918 Note: Peter Dickson latterly of the 4th Reserve Regiment of Dragoons transferred to the Labour Corps on, 7 November 1918. He was subsequently discharged from the 463rd Agricultural Company of the Labour Corps, on, 28 February 1919 Medal verification: Private Dicksons entitlement to the 1914-15 Star (and the companion British War Medal & Interallied Victory Medal, together with a Silver War Badge is confirmed per the respective medal roll sources cited below: - 1914-15 Star: WO 329/2860. Shows recipient entered theatre of war France, 27 September 1915, with Lothian & Border Horse - British War Medal. Silver issue: WO 329/1891, shows first unit served as Lothian & Border Horse - Interallied Victory Medal: WO 329/1891, shows first unit served as Lothian & Border Horse - Silver War Badge (No B269284): WO 329/3201. Discharge unit Labour Corps. Cause of discharge \'Wound\' A good set of soldiers service papers for this recipient, is extant and accessible at The National Archives Peter Dickson, son of Isabella Dickson was a native of Earlston, Berwickshire, Scotland, where he was born circa 1887. In 1914, Peter was described as employed as a \'Chauffeur\' when he attested at Haddington, for one years embodied service at \'Home\'. On that date he was posted to his local yeomanry regiment, the Lothian and Border Horse. Peter was however no stranger to military service, citing prior service in the Territorial Force with a battalion of his local infantry regiment the King\'s Own Scottish Borderers. Peter changed his terms of service on, 8 October 1914, when he signed his agreement to serve anywhere overseas outside of the United Kingdom. Peter married Jemima Douglas Cairns, at Gordon, Berwickshire, on, January 1915. Peter subsequently served overseas in theatre of war \'France & Flanders\', where he disembarked with his unit, the Lothian and Border Horse, on 27 September 1915. After being wounded in the right eyebrow in 1918, Peter was returned to the United Kingdom for recuperation, and did not again return to an overseas theatre of war. Peter\'s service papers show that prior to his evacuation / return to the United Kingdom in 1918, he had been employed as a \'1st Servant\' and was described as being intelligent, of good sobriety, was very reliable and a good \'Valet\' - considering that his pre-enlistment job was \'Chauffeur\', it is quite likely that he had enlisted in 1914, to continue to serve his employer, an officer, and member of the Berwickshire landowning class. Peter Dickson took his final discharge from he British Army on, 28 February 1919, at which time he was holding the regimental number 674055 while serving with the Labour Corps. At discharge Peter gave his future address as, High Street, Gordon, Berwickshire, Scotland Condition: About EF

1914-15 Star (2.Lt: J. Lamb. Cam'n Highrs.) Lieutenant John Lamb, was commissioned on 13 November 1914 (he had previously been a Private in the 15th Battalion Royal Scots). He was promoted Lieutenant on 1 July 1917. He served with the 6th Battalion Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders, in France and Flanders from 5 October 1915, and was later invalided to the United Kingdom on on 13 May 1916, and later rejoined 6/Camerons on 1 February 1917. Posted to 1st Battalion Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders on 22 June 1918. He subsequently served as a Lieutenant with the Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve, in the 'Black Sea' theatre of operations between August 1918 until May 1919 The recipients Medal Index Card shows two residential addresses in Scotland being; 23, Melville Terrace, Edinburgh and, 31, Telford Road, Inverness Note: The above details were extrapolated from Volume VII of the Camerons regimental history, and the recipients MIC Condition: GVF

1914-15 Star (2202 Pte J.A. Thomson, Gord Highrs) Riband faded and medal fresh to the market for the first time Condition: VF

1914-15 Star (22518 Pte. W. Best. Yorks: L.I.) Killed-in-Action: Private William Best, 6th Battalion King\'s Own Yorkshire Light Infantry is confirmed being Killed-in-Action in France, on, 25 April 1918. At the time of his death he was serving attached 2/4th Battalion London Regiment (Royal Fusiliers) Note: 6th (Service) Battalion King\'s Own Yorkshire Light Infantry was disbanded in February 1918, with the men of 6/KOYLI transferred to other battalion of the British Expeditionary Force Although his body was never recovered from the battlefield, the life & supreme self-sacrifice of, Private William Best, is commemorated in perpetuity by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission on a memorial panel at the Pozieres Memorial in France Medal verification: Private Best\'s entitlement to the 1914-15 Star (and the companion British War Medal & Interallied Victory Medal) is confirmed per the respective medal rolls of the K.O.Y.L.I. cited below: - 1914-15 Star: WO 329/2761. The roll showing that the recipient entered theatre of war France on, 18 September 1915 - British War Medal. Silver issue: WO 329/1458 - Interallied Victory Medal: WO 329/1458 William Best, eldest son of William Frank Best (an Insurance Agent) & Harriet Best (nee), was a native of Castleford, Yorkshire, England, where he was born in 1887. In the 1911 National Census for England & Wales, William is recorded living with his parents and 5 x younger siblings, at the family residence located at, 49 Ridgefield Street, Castleford, Yorkshire, at which time he was employed as a Miner. He enlisted in the British Army at Castleford, Yorkshire, where he was posted to his local infantry regiment, the King\'s Own Yorkshire Light Infantry. He was subsequently posted to the 6th (Service) Battalion King\'s Own Yorkshire Light Infantry, and served overseas in France & Flanders with his unit from, 18 September 1915. His parent battalion was disbanded in France on 19 February 1918, and William was then attached to 2/4th Battalion London Regiment (Royal Fusiliers), and it was with that latter battalion that he was serving when he was \'Killed-in-Action\' on, 25 April 1918, during the heavy fighting of the German \'Spring Offensive\' Condition: EF

1914-15 Star (228. Ft. Sjt. A. Baird, R.F.A.) The recipient held the specialist appointment of Fitter Staff-Sergeant, 37th (Howitzer) Brigade Royal Field Artillery, when he took his final discharge from the British Army due to \'Sickness\' on, 8 March 1919 Medal verification: Fitter Staff-Sergeant\'s Archibald Baird\'s entitlement to the 1914-15 Star, together with companion British War Medal & Interallied Victory Medal\'s and a Silver War Badge, is confirmed per the respective medal rolls cited below: - 1914-15 Star: WO 329/2549 (Roll of Royal Field Artillery (Territorial Force). First entered theatre of war Egypt, 17 June 1915 - British War Medal. Silver issue: WO 329/211 shown first entered theatre of war holding regimental number 228, later No. 655102 - Interallied Victory Medal: WO 329/211 shown first entered theatre of war holding regimental number 228, later No. 655102 - Silver War Badge (No. B223656): WO 329/2977. Enlisted 03/08/14. Discharged 08/03/19, 37th (Howitzer) Brigade Royal Field Artillery Archibald Baird was born in the West of Scotland in 1889. Evidently a \'Patriot\' Archibald is recorded as having enlisted in the Territorial Force of the British Army on 3 August 1914 - the day before Great Britain declared war on Germany and the axis powers. Archibald, holding the rank of Fitter-Sergeant proceeded overseas on active service, when on 17 June 1915 he disembarked at Egypt. As a Fitter-Sergeant he held a key appointment in his artillery battery, being one of a team charged with maintenance of the artillery guns, and carriages. By the end of the Great War, Archibald was holding the appointment of Fitter Staff-Sergeant in his Royal Field Artillery unit. He took his final discharge from the British Army on, 8 March 1919, on which date he was discharged from the 37th (Howitzer) Brigade, Royal Field Artillery, due to debilitating sickness, for which he was awarded a Silver War Badge. On rerun to his native Scotland, Archibald is recorded in extant pension index cards, as residing variously at, 9 Byrehill, Kilwinning, Ayrshire and at Little Acre, Highfield, Dalry, Scotland Fitter-Sergeant is a very scarce seen rank on a 1914-15 Star named to the Royal Regiment of Artillery Condition: GVF

1914-15 Star (3234 Pte. W. M. Everett. Suff. Yeo.) William Morton Everett, son of Merchant Mariner, Edwin Alfred Everett (Lost at Sea, off the coast of Chile on 9 November 1897, while Officer in Command of the \'Cordillera\' of Liverpool) was a native of, Holyhead, Anglesey, Wales, where he was baptized on, 12 May 1895. served with the 1/1 Suffolk Yeomanry, and subsequently commissioned Lieutenant Indian Army Reserve of Officers (1917) attached to 152 Punjabis. In civilian life he was a long term resident expatriate in British India over many years and various postings, as a Tea Planter, and also for some time as a Sugar Planter in the West Indies (Trinidad) Medal(s) verification: William Morton Everett is confirmed entitled to the 1914-15 Star, as well as the companion British War Medal (silver issue) and Interallied Victory Medals per below cited sources: - 1914-15 Star: WO 329/2652. Roll shows recipient in 1/1 Suffolk Yeomanry, disembarked in theatre Gallipoli 23/09/15. Commissioned 18/12/17. Star issued 27/9/23 - British War Medal & Interallied Victory Medals: WO 329/884. Roll shows served 1/Suffolk Yeo / 4th & 2nd Bn\'s Suffolk Regt. The pair issued from the Indian Army 1/1st Duke of York\'s Own Loyal Hussars (Suffolk Yeomanry) 1914-1915: The deployments of 1/1 Suffolk Yeomanry in 1914-1915 were: - August 1914: Joined the Eastern Mounted Brigade to Woodbridge under higher command of 1st Mounted Division - July 1915: Relocated to Leiston, Suffolk - 23 September 1915 : Dismounted and embarked from Liverpool on SS ‘Olympic’ for service at Gallipoli - 10 October 1915: Landed at Anzac Cove where the brigade came under orders of 54th (East Anglian) Division - December 1915 : Evacuated from Gallipoli and moved to Egypt The recipients Medal Index Card, shows Indian Army service as a Lieutenant with 152nd Punjabis, and with a recorded Indian forwarding address below: Dowlatpore Agricultural Concern Dowlatpore P.O. B & N W Railway India Condition: GVF

1914-15 Star (485 Pte Reuben 2/K A R) Important: Medal entitlement confirmed per the respective medal roll (ref WO 329/2938) compiled and signed at Zomba, Nyasaland on 31 August 1920. The roll records that Private Reuben first entered a theatre of war 'British East Africa' on 4 August 1914 while serving with 1st Battalion King's African Rifles, and was later transferred to 2nd Battalion King's African Rifles. The medal was despatched on 24 October 1923 The recipient is recorded as having been promoted to Company Sergeant Major, and latterly serving with 3rd Battalion 2nd King's African Rifles Condition: Polished obverse about GF

1914-15 Star (6394. Pte. M. Curtin, R. Muns. Fus.) Medal(s) verification: Private Curtin Battalion 1st Battalion Munster Fusiliers is confirmed as entitled to 3 x medals and a Silver War Badge for his service during the Great War per the respective campaign medal rolls of the Royal Munster Fusiliers as under; - 1914-15 Star: WO 329/2816. First disembarked in theatre of war \'2b\' (Gallipoli) on 02/06/1915 (his MIC shows earlier disembarkation date of - British War Medal. Silver issue: WO 329/1704 The medal roll compiled and signed Cork, Ireland, 25.05.1920 - Interallied Victory Medal: WO 329/1704 \'Discharged, surplus to Military Requirements 10.07.1919\' - Silver War Badge: WO 329/ 3009. The SWB (No. ) was awarded in respect of debilitating \'Sickness\' Great War pair returned: The medal roll entry for the War & Interallied Victory Medals show that the \'pair\' only was returned to the issuing authority on, 3 November 1923, with no evidence that they were ever subsequently claimed or re-issued, thus the single 1914-15 Star - here offered for sale - is likely the recipients only medal that he actually received Martin Curtin (born in Ireland circa 1888) is recorded (per SWB Roll) as having first enlisted in the British Army on, 10 March 1915, and subsequently served with 1st Battalion Royal Munster Fusiliers at Gallipoli, Egypt and France 1st Battalion Royal Munster Fusiliers: In March 1915, the battalion sailed to Gallipoli and landed at Cape Helles on April 1915. After suffering heavy casualties, for two weeks they formed one composite unit with 1st Royal Dublin Fusiliers, which was known as the \'Dubsters.\' After the battalion was re-established, they stayed on the peninsula for another seven months before being evacuated to Egypt in January 1916. In March 1916, they sailed to France and transferred in May to 48th Brigade, 16th (Irish) Division and, at the same time, absorbed troops from the disbanded 9th Bn. Later in the year, they transferred to 47th Brigade and again absorbed troops, this time from the disbanded 8th Bttn. In April 1918, they absorbed troops from the 2nd Bttn before transferring to 172nd Brigade, 57th (2nd West Lancashire) Division Condition: GVF

1914-15 Star (6541 Pte. W. Orr K.O. Sco. Bord.) Killed-in-Action: Private William Orr 2nd Battalion Ling\'s Own Scottish Borderers is confirmed being Killed-in-Action in France, on, 23 July 1916 Although his body was never recovered and interred from the battlefield , the life & supreme self sacrifice of Private William Orr, is commemorated in perpetuity by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission on a memorial panel at the Thiepval Memorial, France Medal verification: Private Orr\'s entitlement to the 1914-15 Star (and the companion British War Medal & Interallied Victory Medal) is confirmed per the respective medal rolls of the King\'s Own Scottish Borderers cited below: - 1914-15 Star: WO 329/2698 (entered France on 20 July 1915) - British War Medal. Silver issue: WO 329/1112 - Interallied Victory Medal: WO 329/1112 William Orr, second son of George Orr (a Labourer) & Margaret Orr (nee Christie) was a native of, Leith, Midlothian, Scotland, where he was born in 1883. The 1891 National Census for Scotland records William, living with his parents and 4 x siblings (elder brother George, elder sister Margaret and his younger sisters Kate & Betsy). Prior to the Great War, in 1913, William Orr was employed as a \'Dock Labourer\' at the port harbour of Leith, at which time he was residing at, 18 Bath Street, Leith. At Edinburgh, Scotland, on 2 February 1913, William enlisted in the Special Reserve of the British Army, being posted to 3rd Battalion King\'s Own Scottish Borderers. Mobilized after the outbreak of the Great War, William remained on \'Home Service\' with 3/K.O.S.B. until embarking for overseas active service, when he entered theatre of war \'France\' on, 20 July 1915. In France, Lance-Corporal William Orr served with 2nd Battalion King\'s Own Scottish Borderers, ad was \'Killed-in-Action\' on the Somme on, 23 July 1916. His parents as next of kin, are confirmed having received the 1914-15 Star Condition: VF

1914-15 Star (79551 Pte. R. Stewart, 31/Can:Inf:) Killed-in-Action: Private Robert Stewart, 31st Battalion (Alberta Regiment) Canadian Infantry (Canadian Expeditionary Force), is confirmed having been Killed-in-Action on the Western Front, \'Boxing Day\', 26 December 1915 The life & supreme self-sacrifice of, Private Robert Stewart, is commemorated in perpetuity by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission on a headstone where his mortal remains were interred at the Kemmel Chateau Military Cemetery, located at, West Vlaanderen, Belgium An early Great War casualty of the 31st \'Alberta\'s\', the Commonwealth War Graves Commission returning 42 x deaths for the battalion in the year 1915, of which only two died on 26 December 1915 (the other was 80025 Private William Forster, who died of wounds received from an enemy \'Sniper Bullet\' on 17 December 1915. As of writing we do not know the specific circumstances of how Private Robert Stewart was \'Killed-in-Action on 26 December, but what is certain, is that he was the only member of the regiment to have been killed on that date...... Medal verification: Private Stewart\'s entitlement to the 1914-15 Star only is indicated in his service papers (the automatic companion British War Medal & Interallied Victory Medals, are not mentioned together with he award of a Memorial Plaque and Memorial Cross to the recipients next of kin ) is confirmed per the recipients extant service papers: - 1914-15 Star: Campaign medal to be sent to recipients next of kin, his Aunt, Miss Jane Turnbull, 3 Chapel Street, Selkirk, Roxburghshire, Scotland - British War Medal. Silver: Papers refer to campaign medal(s) to be sent to recipients next of kin, Miss Jane Turnbull, 3 Chapel Street, Selkirk, Roxburghshire, Scotland - Interallied Victory Medal: Papers refer to medal(s) to be sent to recipients next of kin, his Aunt, Miss Jane Turnbull, 3 Chapel Street, Roxburghshire, Scotland - Memorial Plaque and Memorial Scroll: Papers refer to plaque and scroll to be sent to the recipients father, James Stewart, Scotland - Memorial Cross: Papers refer to Memorial Cross to be sent to recipients mother, Mrs Stewart, Scotland The recipients service papers show that 3 x separate packages were despatched to the recipients \'Next of Kin\' in Scotland - to 3 x different persons living at the same address - between 1920 -1922. Whether all of the recipients entitlement was sent, and or actually received by the various next of kin is not known Robert Stewart, son of James Stewart & Stewart (nee) was a native of, Selkirk, Roxburghshire, Scotland, where he was born on, 26 August 1881. Robert had migrated to Canada sometime after 1908 (his service papers refer to 5 years prior prior service variously with the Volunteer Force / Territorial Force in Scotland). In November 1914, Robert was resident in Alberta, Canada, where he was working as a \'Labourer; when he attested for the Canadian Expeditionary Force, at Wetaskiwin, Alberta, on, 18 November 1914. On the date of his attestation, Robert, who was 33 years of age, was posted to his local infantry battalion that was raised for the Canadian Overseas Expeditionary Force, vis 31st Battalion (Alberta) Canadian Infantry. After completion of his basic training, Robert entrained at Calgary, for overseas service on, 12 May 1915. He arrived at Shorncliffe Station, England, on, 29 May 1915. Robert disembarked with his unit at Boulogne, France, on, 18-19 September 1915 The 31st Battalion (Alberta), CEF: This was an infantry battalion of the Canadian Expeditionary Force during the Great War. The battalion recruited in Alberta and was mobilized at Calgary. The battalion was authorized in November 1914 and embarked for Britain on 17 May 1915. On 18 September 1915 it disembarked in France, where it fought with the 6th Infantry Brigade, 2nd Canadian Division in France and Flanders until the end of the war. The battalion was disbanded in August 1920 The medal retaining & fitted with its original long length of silk \'moire\' riband, and as issued Condition: About EF

1914-15 Star (8713. Sjt. H. Maclean, Cam\'n Highrs.) Killed-in-Action: Private Hugh Maclean, 2nd Battalion Queen\'s Own Cameron Highlanders, is confirmed \'Died of Wounds\', while undergoing treatment for his wounds at, No 11 General Hospital, Boulogne, France, on, 18 May 1915 Hugh died of wounds, received during the Second Battle of Ypres The memory and supreme self-sacrifice of Private Hugh Maclean, is commemorated in perpetuity by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission on a panel located at the Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, located in Belgium. Additionally, his name and service details are included on a panel of the Fort William War Memorial, Fort William, Lochaber, Scotland Medals verification: The recipient is confirmed entitled to the 1914-15 Star, and the further companion campaign medal vis, British War Medal & Interallied Victory Medal per the respective medal rolls of the Lincolnshire Regimen cited below: - 1914-15 Star: WO 100/204 (Rank of Sergeant) - British War Medal. Silver issue: Ref WO 329/1665 (rank shown as Private) - Interallied Victory Medal: Ref WO 329/1665 (rank shown as Private) Hugh Maclean, eldest son of Duncan Maclean and Christina MacDonald Maclean was a native of Kilmallie, Fort William, Scotland. The 1901 National Census for Scotland, records Hugh as living with his parents and 2 x younger siblings (Donald Maclean & Neil Maclean) at, 140 High Street, Fort William. Hugh enlisted in his local infantry regiment, the Queens Own Cameron Highlanders on either 31 August or 1 September 1909 (Nos 8172 & 8715 had enlisted in the Cameron\'s on those respective dates). After completion of his basic training Hugh was posted to 2nd Battalion Queen\'s Own Cameron Highlanders. Prior to the Great War, Hugh was serving overseas in British India, where on the outbreak of the Great War in August 1914, 2/Camerons were located at, Ghorpuri Barracks, Poona, Bombay Presidency, India. 2/Cameron\'s were promptly mobilised for \'War Service\' and embarked at Bombay for England where they became part of 81st Infantry Brigade under higher formation, 27th Infantry Division. Hugh together with the rest of his battalion disembarked at, the French coastal port of \'Le Havre\' on, 20 December 1914. Hugh Maclean paid the supreme sacrifice, when he died-of-wounds received in action during the Battle of Second Ypres. He died while undergoing treatment for his wounds at, No 11 General Hospital, Boulogne, France, on, 18 May 1915 A poignant medal to a Lochaber Man, who \'Died For King & Country\' Condition: VF

1914-15 Star (9614 Pte Sumani 1/K A R) The recipient is recorded as having served with 2/1st King's African Rifles (ref WO 329/2361) Condition:GVF

1914-15 Star (984 Pte Jam 1/KAR) Local regimental impressed naming Recipient was an African soldier or, \'Askari\' holding the rank of \'Private\' while serving with 1st (Nyasaland) Battalion King\'s African Rifles Important: Medal entitlement confirmed per the respective medal roll of 1st Battalion King\'s African Rifles (ref WO 329/2938) compiled and signed at Zomba, Nyasaland on 31 August 1920, by which time the recipient is shown as having been discharged due to reduction in establishment. The roll records that Private Jam first entered theatre of war 4(a) \'British East Africa, German East Africa, Rhodesia, Nyasaland and Uganda\' on, 17 August 1914. The medal roll with remarks that the 1914-15 Star was issued on 27 December 1924. The recipient was additionally awarded the British War &Interallied Victory Medals (ref WO 329/2361) that were issued to the recipient on, 9 October 1923 Scarce seen Condition: About VF

1914-15 Star (Asst. Payr, L. H. Wooster, R.N.R.) Medal verification: Assistant Paymaster L. H. Wooster, Royal Naval Reserve, is confirmed being awarded the 1914-15 Star (together with companion British War & Interallied Victory medals), per the respective medal rolls of the Royal Naval Reserve, reference ADM 171/148 Assistant Paymaster Leonard Henry Wooster, Royal Naval Reserve, is confirmed n Naval List of 1915, serving firstly with a posting to H.M.S. Queen a \'Battleship\' in which he served in the Adriatic 1915, and through to 1917 (the recipients R.N.R. service record refers). In 1918 he was serving with H.M.S. Surf (a requisitioned \'Admiralty Yacht\' armed with 1 x 12 Pounder gun), the Navy List refers Assistant Paymaster Wooster\'s Officers service sheet is extant and accessible at The National Archives Leonard Henry Wooster, son of Walter Henry Wooster (Civil Service Postmaster) & Blanche Wooster (nee Bond) was a native of Corsham, Wiltshire, England, where he was born on, 8 May 1891 (baptized, 5 June 1891). At the time of the compilation of the 1911 National Census for England & Wales, Leonard - described as a Bank Clerk - was residing at, Mount Pleasant, Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, England. At the time of the compilation of the National Register for England and Wales in 1939, Leonard is recorded employed as a \'Bank Manager\', residing with his wife, Nacy Wooster, at their residence located at, 82 High Street, Lewes, Sussex, England. Leonard Henry Wooster is recorded to have died on, 9 May 1960, at which time he was a resident of Ingle Cottage, London Road, Uckfield, Sussex, England HMS Queen: Was a member of the London class of pre-dreadnought battleships built for the British Royal Navy. The London\'s were near repeats of the preceding Formidable-class battleships, but with modified armour protection. Due to slight differences between Queen and HMS Prince of Wales and the other London\'s, they are sometimes referred to as the Queen class. The ship\'s main battery consisted of four 12-inch (305-mm) guns, and she had top speed of 18 knots (33 km/h; 21 mph). The ship was laid down in March 1901, was launched in March 1902, and was completed in March 1904. After commissioning in April 1904, she served with the Mediterranean Fleet until 1906, when she returned to Britain before embarking on another stint with the Mediterranean Fleet later that year. Queen was transferred back to the United Kingdom in 1908 and thereafter served in the Atlantic Fleet, the Home Fleet, and finally the 5th Battle Squadron of the Second Fleet in 1914 After the outbreak of the First World War in August 1914, Queen, still part of the 5th Battle Squadron, initially served in the English Channel. After operations with the Dover Patrol, she served in the Dardanelles Campaign in support of the Allied landings at Gallipoli. She participated in the Landing at Cape Helles on 25–26 April and supported ANZAC forces ashore over the course of the following month. In late May 1915, Queen was withdrawn to reinforce the Italian fleet at the southern end of the Adriatic Sea after Italy joined the war on the side of the Allies. In early 1917, she was converted into a depot ship to support the Otranto Barrage and was disarmed over the course of the year. The ship returned to Britain after the war in early 1919, where she was briefly used as a barracks ship. Queen was sold for scrap in 1920 and was broken up the following year Condition: About EF

1914-15 Star (Bishti Khoju, 2/Kashmir Rfls.) The recipient, was an attested non-combatant 'Follower' performing the trade of 'Bhishti' (Water-Carrier) while serving with the 2nd Kashmir Rifles (Body Guard Regiment) - an infantry regiment of the Indian princely state of Jammu & Kashmir 2nd Kashmir Rifles, Indian State Forces, served in East Africa during the Great War The mostly unsung but vital role of the humble 'Bhisti' (sp) was immortalised in Rudyard Kiping's poem 'Gunga Din', which was subsequently made into a Hollywood blockbuster movie Condition: VF

1914-15 Star (Burg. D. J. Du Toit Potch Kdo.) The recipient was a Volunteer holding the rank of \'Burgher\' while serving with the Potchefstroom Kommando The recipient remained \'loyal\' during the Maritz Rebellion of 1914, and subsequently served with his \'Kommando\' unit in the German South West Africa campaign 1914-15 Condition: GVF

1914-15 Star (Buta, Basrah Survey Party) The recipient, was an attested non-combatant 'Follower' The Basrah Survey Party was an Indian staffed survey party raised and deployed for service with the Mesopotamian Field Force, specifically on survey and cartography work in the Shat-al-Arab delta region, and the lower Tigris and Euphrates Rivers, in what is present day Iraq Rare unit Condition: VF The recipient, was an attested non-combatant 'Follower' The Basrah Survey Party was an Indian staffed survey party raised and deployed for service with the Mesopotamian Field Force, specifically on survey and cartography work in the Shat-al-Arab delta region, and the lower Tigris and Euphrates Rivers, in what is present day Iraq Rare unit Condition: VF

1914-15 Star (D. Allen, B.R.C.S.) Important: David Allen (sic Allan) is confirmed as earning his 1914-15 Star as a 'Chauffeur' with the British Red Cross Society, Scottish Red Cross Mobile Unit, Rouen, France (ref WO 329/2931) David Allen (sic Allan) is confirmed as having served in France between 25 October 1915 to 22 March 1919 Note: Medal verified as the recipients only named medal to be issued & received for his services in the Great War (his BWM & Interallied Victory Medals were both returned to the issuing authority and were never re-issued ref Medal Index Card and respective Medal Roll of B.R.C.S. Scottish List WO 329/2316) The Medal Index Card with remark; Quote; Correct name ''Allan'', no action, unless Star ret'd Unquote. David Allan was a native of Dundee, Scotland, and pre 1914 resided at 18 Bath Street, Broughty Ferry, Forfar, where in 1909, he had been a 'Cahuffeur' in the employment of Mr Christie, a Merchant who had interests overseas in Mexico. Typical of the early history of motor-transport, and the trials endured by early drivers, David Allan found himself before the Scottish courts on severl occasions to face charges against him for traffic viloations. The first recorded is in the Scotsman issue of 9 December 1910, containing an amusing - pompous - article appertaining to a driving offence in which the Chauffeur had collided with one of a pair of horses yoked to a carriage. 'Sheriff' Campbell Smith referring to the young David Allan in his summation as having 'acted like a fool and one lacking in experience and commonsense' and described the incident as an 'abominable offence'. Harsh words indeed for an offence that ultimately only fined David Allan, 30/- Shillings or 12 Days in Jail. Subsequent traffic violations were published : Dundee Evening Telgraph issue of 4 December 1912, (10/- Shillings for not having a light); Dundee Evening Telgraph issue of 25 July 1913 (10/- Shillings for speeding); During his overseas service in France with the British Red Cross Society, during which he was promoted to Sergeant, his learned that his wife back in Scotland had 'Broke up the House', and was subsequently cited in the courts for her Misconduct' (Adultery), as reported in the Dundee Courier issue of 9 June 1919; Quote, WIFE WHO WENT WRONG IN DUNDEE Decree of divorce was granted by Lord Sands in the Court of Session on Saturday in an action by Sergeant David Allan, Scottish Red Cross Mobile Unit, Rouen, against Annie M'Intyre Cummings or Allan, sometime residing in Glasgow and Shettleston, and against Lieut. James Hall, R.N.V.R., sometime residing at 14 Forfar Road, Dundee, and whose present address was unknown to the pursuer. The marriage took place in January, 1913. Pursuer said he lived happily with his until October, 1915, when witness went to France with the Red Cross. In January, 1917, the defender broke up the house and went into furnished lodgings. He got information that the defender was not going straight, and witness, returning home in May, 1918, learned that his wife had been living in rooms and in a hotel in Dundee under the name of Mrs. J. H. Hall. She subsequently admitted misconduct when he saw her, told him she would not live with him, and said she had got a passport for Canada. In granting decree of divorce his Lordship awarded expenses against the co-defender Unquote. The medal retaining its original long length of silk 'moire' riband A desirable B.R.C.S. 'Scottish Red Cross Mobile Unit' Chauffeur's medal - and a confirmed as the only medal issued to the recipient Condition: EF

1914-15 Star (G-510 L.Cpl P. Thompson. E.Kent R.) Important: Percy Thompson was 'Killed-in-Action' on 13 October 1915 Note: Medal has at one time been brooched on reverse - but this has not affected the naming - and most probably done for for wear by a Widow, Mother or other female next of kin in memory of their fallen loved one casualty Lance Corporal Percy Thompson was a native of St. Andrew's, Bishop Auckland, Co. Durham, England, where he had been born circa 1887 - and a member of a large and prosperous local professional family, his father being an Architect. Before the Great War he was a resident of Broadstairs, Kent. Percy enlisted for service with the British Army at Ramsgate, Kent, and was posted to the 6th Battalion East Kent Regiment which unit was more popularly known as 'The Buffs'. Percy first entered theatre of war 'France' on 1 June 1915, and is recorded as being 'Killed-in-Action' on 13 October 1915. His name is now commemorated on the CWGC Loos Memorial in France. Notations on the reverse of his Medal Index Card show that his medals were claimed by next-of-kin on 11 November 1925, subsequently being despatched to address of Clarence Villas, Bishop Auckland, Co. Durham Condition: VF

1914-15 Star (L-3794 Bmbr: W. Dyson. R.F.A.) Note: Bombardier Walter Syson is confirmed as having qualified for a 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Interallied Victory Medal per his extant Medal Index Card (accessible at The National Archives) that shows that he first entered theatre of war 'France' on 28 November 1915 while serving with the Royal Field Artillery Important: Bomardier Walter Dyson, of "A" Bty. 148th Brigade Royal Field Artillery is confirmed as having 'Died of Wounds' in France and Flanders on 27 April 1918. He is commemorated Walter Dyson, the son of Frederick and Mary Dyson, of Roundhay, Leed, was a native of Bramely, Yorkshire, England, and who had enlisted for service at Liverpool. At the time of his death he was 28 years. His remains are buried at Arneke British Cemetery, Nord, France Condition: EF

1914-15 Star (Lieut. A. A. Beloe, R.N.V.R.) Important: Medal verified per the respective Great War Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve campaign medal roll, viz: - 1914-15 Star: Reference ADM 171/89 The same medal roll confirms that the recipient was also sent a British War Medal and Interallied Vicory Medal. He was additionally awarded a RNVR Long Service medal - impressed to him holding rank Lieutenant R.N.V.R. and issued to him at Headquarters Mersey Division R.N.V.R. on 25 January 1921 (ref ADM 171/71) Alfred Ashton Beloe, son of Charles Henry Beloe (Civil Engineer) & Rhoda Catherine Beloe (nee Jackson) was a native of Liverpool, Lancashire, England, where he was born on 27 March 1879. A man of talent, Alfred is recorded variously as' 'Solicitors Articled Clerk (1901) 'Estate Agent' (1911) 'Lieutenant Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve' (Great war service with Royal Naval Division). Alfred Ashton Beloe, died in Liverpool, Lancashire, England, on, 24 January 1932. At the time of his death he was un-married The recipients RNVR records are exant and accessible at The National Archives Condition: VF

1914-15 Star (Lieut. A. Ogilvy. Cam\'n Highrs) Important: Recipient confirmed \'Wounded-in-Action\' and \'Mentioned-in-Despatches\' Allister Ogilvy was born circa 1887-88, and resided at Holme Lea, Kelso, Scotland (this address appears on the reverse of his Medal Index Card). During the Great War he served with the 7th (Service) Battalion Queen\'s Own Cameron Highlanders, and first entered theatre of war, France, in the summer of 1915. He served as the Battalion Transport Officer, and is confirmed as being \'Wounded-in-Action\' on 17 August 1916, during the Battle of the Somme - on that same day 7/Camerons suffered 241 x \'All Ranks\' casualties, of which 5 Officers were killed and 9, including Allister were wounded. For his services in France & Flanders he was awarded a \'Mention-in-Despatches\' (LG 4 January 1917). His promotions while serving with 7/Camerons were; 2nd Lieutenant 9 November 1914; Lieutenant 1 April 1915; Captain 13 December 1915. He was posted to the General List in 1917, and by the time the Great War ended was holding the \'Temporary\' rank of Lieutenant-Colonel. Post-War, Allister worked overseas for many years in various African countires. He was a Civil Servant in Gold Coast, and latterly was employed in Portuguese East Africa (Mozambique) and South Africa as an Estate Manager Sold together with a copy of the respective Medal index Card which will be forwarded to the buyer by email attachment Condition: GVF

1914-15 Star (Mangta, Swpr. 1/5/Gurkha Rfls. F.F.) Note: The recipient was an Indian non-combatant, performing the trade of 'Sweeper', while serving with the 1st Battalion 5th Gurkha Rifles (Frontier Force) When the Great War broke out in August 1914, 1/5 GR was stationed at Abbottabad, India. The battalion was subsequently mobilized for overseas service, and left Abbottabad on, 3 November 1914, at which time the marching-out strength of 1/5 GR was 12 x British Officers, 17 x Gurkha Officers and 808 x Gurkha 'Other Ranks', besides a number of regimental followers - the Commanding Officer (Boisragon) held the Victoria Cross and the Subadar-Major (Harkabir Thapa), held the Indian Order of Merit. 1/5 GR embarked at Karachi aboard the B.I.N.S. Co ship the S.S. 'Barpeta' on 17 November 1914, and disembarked at, Suez, Egypt, on 4 December 1914. The battalion remained in Egypt through to 30 May 1915, during which time it served with the 'Canal Defence Force'. The next theatre of war for 1/5 GR was to be 'Gallipoli', where 1/5 GR disembarked at 'V Beach' Cape Helles, on 3 June 1915, taking up positions at Gully Ravine The 1st Battalion, 5th Gurkha Rifles (Frontier Force) was one of three Gurkha Battalions (the others were 1/6 GR & 2/10 GR) that served with great gallantry and distinction in the ill-fated Gallipoli campaign. 1/5 GR were amongst the last troops to be evacuated from Gallipoli, when they embarked on,19 December, 1915, reaching Mudros the following day 1/5 GR returned to British India in February 1916, and took part in several operations on the North West Frontier of India 1916-1917, before in March 1917, embarking for further overseas service in theatre of war 'Mesopotamia' 5th Gurkha Rifles (Frontier Force) were awarded the title 'Royal' in 1921 - the only Gurkha Rifles regiment - to be so honoured in the history of the British Indian Army Condition: VF

1914-15 Star (N.1566 Sowar Fajar Ali Khan, 3/Horse.) Note: 3rd Skinner's Horse served overseas in France & Flanders during the Great War, earning for the regiment the Battle Honour; - France and Flanders 1914-16 The recipient was a Sowar (Trooper) serving with 3rd Skinner's Horse In 1922 the 3rd Skinner's Horse amalgamated with 1st Duke of York's Own Lancers (Skinner's Horse) to form 1st Duke of York's Own Skinner's Horse Condition: VF

1914-15 Star (N.1947 Sowar Abdul Rashid Khan, 1/Lancers.) Note: The 1st Bengal Lancers served on the North West Frontier of India during the Great War - and were awarded the below battle honours; - NW Frontier, India 1915 - Baluchistan 1918 - Afghanistan 1919 The recipient was a Sowar (Trooper) serving with 1st Lancers - Skinner's Horse - the most famous of the 'Bengal Lancers cavalry regiments of the Indian Army In 1922 the 1st Duke of York's Own Lancers (Skinner's Horse) amalgamated with 3rd Skinner's Horse to form 1st Duke of York's Own Skinner's Horse, restyled in 1927 as Skinner's Horse (1st Duke of York's Own Cavalry) Condition: VF

1914-15 Star (N.2090 Sowar Chirag Khan, 13/Lncrs.) The recipient was a Sowar (Trooper) serving with 13th Lancers - Watson's Horse - a cavalry regiment of the Indian Army In 1922 the 13th Lancers amalgamated with the 16th Cavalry to form 6th Duke of Connaught's Own Lancers Condition: VF

1914-15 Star (No 2646 Sepoy Sundar Singh, 1/33/ Punjabis.) The recipient was an Indian soldier of the Sikh faith, who held the rank of Sepoy (Private) while serving with the 1st Battalion 33 Punjabis, an infantry regiment of the British Indian Army On the outbreak of the Great War, the composition of, 33 Punjabis (a second battalion was only raised in 1917) - a mixed class regiment - comprised of 8 x companies; 4 x Punjabi Mussalmans, 2 x Pathans & 2 x Sikhs During the Great War, 1/33 Punjabis served overseas in, France, Egypt (Defence of Suez Canal), Aden Colony (South Arabia) and German East Africa In 1922, the 33rd Punjabis were amalgamated with several other battalions, and became the 3 Battalion 16th Punjab Regiment Condition: VF

1914-15 Star (No 3723 Sepoy Gauhar Ali, 57/Rfls. F.F.) This Indian soldier was a Punjabi Musalman, who held the rank of Sepoy (Private) while serving with the 57th (Wilde's) Rifles (Frontier Force) a 'Piffer' infantry regiment, of the British Indian Army On the outbreak of the Great War, the composition of the 57th (Wilde's) Rifles (a second battalion was only raised in 1918) a mixed class regiment - comprised of 8 x companies; 2 x Sikhs, 2 x Dogras, 2 x Punjabi Musalmans & 2 x Pathans During the Great War, 57th (Wilde's) Rifles served overseas in France, Egypt & German East Africa In 1922, the 57th (Wilde's) Rifles were amalgamated with several other battalions, and became the 5th Battalion 13th Frontier Force Rifles Condition: VF

1914-15 Star (No 4189 Sepoy Hashmat, 58/Rfls. F.F.) This Indian soldier was a Punjabi Musalman, who held the rank of Sepoy (Private) while serving with the 58th (Vaughn's) Rifles (Frontier Force) a 'Piffer' infantry regiment, of the British Indian Army On the outbreak of the Great War, the composition of the 58th (Vaughn's) Rifles (a second battalion was only raised in 1918) a mixed class regiment - comprised of 8 x companies; 3 x Sikhs, 1 x Dogras, 3 x Punjabi Musalmans & 1 x Pathans During the Great War, 58th (Vaughn's) Rifles served overseas in France, and Egypt (with the Egyptian Field Force in Palestine) In 1922, the 58th (Vaughn's) Rifles were amalgamated with several other battalions, and became the 4th Battalion (Wilde's) 13th Frontier Force Rifles Condition: GF

1914-15 Star (No 4887 Sepoy Fazal Ahamad, 1/27/ Punjabis.) This Indian soldier was a Punjabi Mussalman, who held the rank of Sepoy (Private) while serving with the 1st Battalion 27th Punjabis, an infantry regiment of the British Indian Army On the outbreak of the Great War, the composition of the 27 Punjabis (a second battalion was only raised in 1918) - a mixed class regiment - comprised of 8 x companies; 3 x Sikhs, 1 x Dogras, 2 x Punjabi Mussalmans & 2 x Pathans During the Great War the 1/27 Punjabis served overseas in France, Mesopotamia and Egypt (with Egyptian Field Force in Palestine) In 1922, the 27th Punjabis were amalgamated with several other battalions, and became the 3 Battalion 15th Punjab Regiment Condition: VF

1914-15 Star (No. 1146 L. Dfr. Lal Singh, Patiala I. S. Lncrs.) Recipient was an Indian soldier of the Sikh faith holding the rank of Lance Daffadar (Corporal) while serving with the Patiala 'Rajendra' Imperial Service Lancers, an Indian States Force cavalry unit from the Sikh Princely State of Patiala, the largest of the Punjab princely states Patiala maintained 2 x Lancer regiments, but only the 1st 'Rajindra' Lancers served overseas on active service during the Great War. Between, November 1914 - January 1919, the 1st Patiala 'Rajindra' Lancers served in Egypt (including Canal Zone) and later in Mesopotamia (now Iraq), during which the regiment fought against the Ottoman Turkish Army Condition: GVF

1914-15 Star (No. 1179 Sepoy Hamid Gul. 1/67/Punjabis.) Died as Prisoner-of-War while a Prisoner of War of the Ottoman Turkish Army: Sepoy Hamid Gul 1st Battalion 67th Punjab Regiment of the British Indian Army was amongst the remnants of the half battalion 1/67th Punjabis captured at Kut-al-Amara on 29 April 1916, and subsequently died in Ottoman captivity on 24 July 1916 The life and supreme sacrifice of Sepoy Hamid Gul, is commemorated in perpetuity by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission. The CWGC accord Hamid Gul reference memorials at the Basra Memoria, those panel numbers refer to the initial panel dedicated to the Regiment, with the further reference pertaining to the specific \'Prisoners of War\' panel Hamid Gul was a Punjabi Mussalman holding the rank of Sepoy (Private) while serving with the 1st Battalion 67th Punjab Regiment, an infantry unit of the British Indian Army. He was the son of Abbas Khan of Jatu, Haripur, Hazara, North West Frontier Province, located in present day Pakistan 1/67th Punjab Regiment: During the Mesopotamia Campaign, the regiment was present at the Battle of Shaiba, the action which prevented the Ottomans from retaking the port city of Basra. Following the subsequent British reversal at Ctesiphon, Sepoy Hamid Gul was one of the half battalion of the regiment trapped at Kut-al-Amara. When Kut fell on 29 April 1916, Hamid was amongst the prisoners taken and led into captivity - an appalling fate for both British and Indian \'Other Ranks\'. Hamid survived the initial \'death marches\', but sadly like many, if not most others, he eventually succumbed almost 3 months after his capture A scarce seen Indian Army casualty medal to a Prisoner-of-War of the Ottoman Turkish Army, who had been captured at the surrender of Kut-al-Amara The medal retaining much of the \'gilding\' applied by the mourning family! Scarce Condition: VF

1914-15 Star (No. 1358 Syce Boastan, 8 Mule Corps) Note: Letter 'A' has been overstruck - and exactly as issued The recipient was an Indian non-combatant 'Follower' holding the trade of 'Syce' (groom), while serving with the 8th Company Mule Corps, of the British Indian Army 1914-15 Star (No. 1358 Syce Boastan, 8 Mule Corps) Note: Letter 'A' has been overstruck - and exactly as issued The recipient was an Indian non-combatant 'Follower' holding the trade of 'Syce' (groom), while serving with the 8th Company Mule Corps, of the British Indian Army The Indian Army List of April 1915, shows the 8th Mule corps centred at, Rawalpindi, Punjab, India. The unit served on the North West Frontier of India during 1915 Condition: VF

1914-15 Star (No. 1606 Sepoy Fateh Sher, Chindwin Bn. attd. 57 Rfls.) The recipient, was a Punjabi Muslim who prior to the Great War was serving in Burma with the Chindwin Battalion, Burma Military Police, and who subsequently volunteered for overseas service during the Great War, being drafted with others from his battalion to join the 57th 'Wilde's' Rifles (Frontier Force) to make good casualty wastage incurred by the 57th while the regiment was serving with the Indian Corps in France & Flanders, 1914-1915 Condition: About VF

1914-15 Star (No. 1969 Sowar Malak Sher Khan, 1/Lancers.) Note: The 1st Bengal Lancers served on the North West Frontier of India during the Great War - and were awarded the below battle honours; - NW Frontier, India 1915 - Baluchistan 1918 - Afghanistan 1919 The recipient was a Sowar (Trooper) serving with 1st Lancers - Skinner's Horse - the most famous of the 'Bengal Lancers cavalry regiments of the Indian Army In 1922 the 1st Duke of York's Own Lancers (Skinner's Horse) amalgamated with 3rd Skinner's Horse to form 1st Duke of York's Own Skinner's Horse, restyled in 1927 as Skinner's Horse (1st Duke of York's Own Cavalry) Condition: VF

1914-15 Star (No. 2592 Sepoy Ranga, 109/Infy.) The recipient was an Indian soldier serving as a Sepoy (Private) with 109th Infantry, a regiment of the Indian Army Important: The 109th Infantry, was stationed in Aden Colony in 1914, and during the Great War served with the Aden Field Force in various operations through to November 1917 In 1922, 109th Infatry, was restyled as 4th Battalion 4th Bombay Grenadiers Condition: VF

1914-15 Star (No. 2641 L. Dafr. Hans Raj, Corps of Guides Cavy.) The recipient was an Indian soldier of Hindu religion & Dogra Rajput ethnicity, who held the rank of Lance Daffadar (Corporal) while serving with the Corps of Guides Cavalry, a mounted regiment of the British Indian Army During the early years of the Great War, the Corps of Guides Cavalry remained in India, where during 1915 they participated on qualifying campaigns on the North West Frontier of India, specifically the Mohmand Blockade campaign. In November 1917, the regiment proceeded overseas where the Guides joined the 11th Indian Cavalry Brigade, and served in the Mesopotamia Campaign in Iraq, participating in the battles of Sharqat and Khan Baghdadi. After the armistice, the Guides served in Persia (now Iran) as part of Norperforce to counter threats to British interests from the Russian Bolsheviks and Persian socialists. The Guides Cavalry returned to India in 1921 Note: Hans Raj survived the Great War, and appears to have been discharged from the Indian Army sometime prior to 1920, as his name and service details are not included in the Guides Cavalry medal roll for the General Service Medal 1918 A scarce seen \'1915 North West Frontier\' Great War campaign medal to the Guides Cavalry - the most distinguished of all British Indian Army regiments Condition: GF

1914-15 Star (No. 2723 Pte. Ramasamy, 86.Infy.) Note: The recipient was a South Indian soldier of Tamil ethnicity who was holding the rank of Private while serving with the 86th Carnatic Infantry, a historic Madras Presidency regiment of the British Indian Army Important: The 86th Carnatic Infantry - as a composite unit - did not deploy any campaign theatre in 1914-15, and as a regiment did not qualify for any campaign stars, except for those to men of the regiment who served on detachment away from their parent unit in drafts attached to other Madras infantry regiments serving in active theatres of war. The regiment was in India on the outbreak of the Great War, and was relocated to Burma in 1915, where it remained for the duration of the Great War, before serving overseas during the Iraq Rebellion 1920-21. For the period 1914-1921, the Commonwealth War Graves Commission search engine returns a total of 63 x All-Ranks (including a British Commanding Officer) who died during the Great War. Of those only a single recorded casualty for the 86th Carnatic Infantry is recorded, who died in Mesopotamia on, 15 December 1915, viz Lance-Naick Murugeson, 86th Carnatic Infantry who died there on, 15 December 1915 Campaign stars awarded to Indian Army soldiers serving in drafts on attachment with other Indian Army regiments received their medals named to their parent unit In 1922, the 86th Carnatic Infantry was restyled 10th (Training) Battalion 3rd Madras Regiment. The 10th battalion was disbanded 1926, and the 3rd Madras Regiment was disbanded in in 1928. In 1941, the 3rd Madras Regiment was re-raised A very scarce medal to the 86th Carnatic Infantry Condition: VF

1914-15 Star (No. 3978 Sowar Amar Singh, 7/Hariana Lncrs.) The recipient was a Sowar (Trooper) serving with 7th Hariana Lancers - a cavalry regiment of the Indian Army In November 1921, the 7th Hariana Lancers were amalgamated with the 6th King Edward's Own Cavalry, and the following year the new regiment was restyled 18th King Edward VII's Own Cavalry Condition: GF

1914-15 Star (No. 4204 Sepoy Pragdat Tewari, 1/3/Brahmans.) The recipient was an Indian soldier of the Hindu faith & Brahman caste serving as a Sepoy (Private) with 1st Battalion, 3rd Brahmans, an infantry regiment of the Indian Army Note: During the Great War, the regiment first entered theatre of war 'Egypt' in 1914, where it was deployed in defence of the Suez Canal. Subsequently the regiment served variously in Mesopotamia, and in Muscat The regiment was disbanded on 6 May 1922 Scarce seen unit on campaign star Condition: GF

1914-15 Star (No. 690 Driver Hussain Shah. No. 8. M.B. R.G.A.) Recipient was an Indian soldier holding rank of Driver while serving with the 8th Mountain Battery, Royal Garrison Artillery 8th Mountain Battery remained on the North West Frontier of India during the Great War, it took part in various frontier campaigns, including those in 1915 that qualified for the award of the 1914-15 Star In the period 1916-1918, 8th Mountain Battery was part of 1st (Peshawar) Division, Headquartered in Peshawar and manning stations at Chitral, Drosh, Malakand, Chakdara, Dargia, Abazan, Jamrus, Shabkadar and Mardan, the 1st (Peshawar) Division remained in India throughout the period of the Great War. In that time it mobilised for action on the North West Frontier on several occasions. Typical of all Indian Army formations, it contained a mixture of British and Indian units Condition: VF

1914-15 Star (No.1448 Sowar Ahmad Sher, 23/Cavalry, (F.F.)) The recipient was a Sowar (Trooper) serving with 23/Cavalry (Frontier Horse), a cavalry regiment of the Indian Army In 1922 the 23/Cavalry amalgamated with the 22/Cavalry to form 12th Cavalry (Frontier Force) Prince of Wale's Own Scinde Horse Condition: GVF

1914-15 Star (No.1490 Sowar Shar Fuddin, 1/Lancers.) Note: The 1st Bengal Lancers served on the North West Frontier of India during the Great War - and were awarded the below battle honours; - NW Frontier, India 1915 - Baluchistan 1918 - Afghanistan 1919 The recipient was a Sowar (Trooper) serving with 1st Lancers - Skinner's Horse - the most famous of the 'Bengal Lancers' cavalry regiments of the Indian Army In 1922 the 1st Duke of York's Own Lancers (Skinner's Horse) amalgamated with 3rd Skinner's Horse to form 1st Duke of York's Own Skinner's Horse, restyled in 1927 as Skinner's Horse (1st Duke of York's Own Cavalry) Condition: About VF

1914-15 Star (No.1632 Sowar Indar Singh, 23/Cavy.) The recipient was a Sowar (Trooper) serving with 23/Cavalry (Frontier Horse), a cavalry regiment of the Indian Army In 1922 the 23/Cavalry amalgamated with the 21/Cavalry to form 11th Prince Albert Victor's Own Cavalry (Frontier Force) Condition: GVF

1914-15 Star (No.1653. Farr Lal Khan. 23/Cavy.) The recipient held the appointment of 'Farrier' while serving with the 23rd Cavalry, a regiment of the Indian Army Condition: GVF

1914-15 Star (No.1822 Resvt. Nawab Khan, 15/Lncrs.) The recipient was a Reservist (Time expired regular recalled to service) serving with 15h Lancers - Cureton's Multanis - a cavalry regiment of the Indian Army In 1922 the 15th Lancers amalgamated with the 14th Lancers to form 20th Lancers Condition: VF

1914-15 Star (No.2080 Sowar Ran Singh, 16/Cavy.) The recipient was a Sowar (Trooper) serving with 16/Cavalry of the Indian Army In 1922 the 13th Lancers amalgamated with the 16th Cavalry to form 6th Duke of Connaught's Own Lancers Condition: VF

1914-15 Star (No.2284 A.L.Dfr. Jahangir Khan, 18/Lncrs.) The recipient was an Acting Lance Daffadar (Acting Lance Sergeant) serving with 18/Lancers a cavalry regiment of the Indian Army In 1922 the 18th Lancers amalgamated with the 19th Lancers to form 19th King George's Own Lancers Condition: VF

1914-15 Star (No.2332 Sowar Niamat Ali, 13/Lncrs.) The recipient was a Sowar (Trooper) serving with 13th Lancers - Watson's Horse - a cavalry regiment of the Indian Army In 1922 the 13th Lancers amalgamated with the 16th Cavalry to form 6th Duke of Connaught's Own Lancers Condition: GVF

1914-15 Star (No.2334 Sr. Khan Zaman, 17 Cavy.) The recipient was a Sowar (Trooper) serving with 17/Cavalry of the Indian Army In 1922 the 17th Cavalry amalgamated with the 37th Lancers to form 15th Lancers Condition: VF

1914-15 Star (No.2442 Sowar Abdul Ghafoor Khan. 18/Lncrs.) The recipient was a Sowar (Trooper) serving with 18/Lancers a cavalry regiment of the Indian Army In 1922 the 18th Lancers amalgamated with the 19th Lancers to form 19th King George's Own Lancers Condition: VF

1914-15 Star (No.2613 Sowar Yakub Khan, 32/Lncrs.) The recipient was a Sowar (Trooper) serving with 32/Lancers, a cavalry regiment of the Indian Army In 1922 the 32/Lancers amalgamated with the 31/Lancers to form 13th Duke of Connaught's Own Bombay Lancers Condition: VF

1914-15 Star (No.28. B. /Manbir Rai, 2/7/ Gurkha Rfls.) Important: Rifleman (Bugler) Manbir Rai confirmed 'Killed-in-Action' on 23 November 1915, during the Battle of Ctesiphon, where 2nd Battalion 7th Gurkha Rifles fought against the Ottoman Turkish Forces Note: The low 2 x digits regimental number indicate that Manbir Rai was an original enlistment on the muster roll of the 2nd Battalion 7th Gurkha Rifles which battalion was raised in British India in 1907 The recipient was a Nepalese of Gurkha ethnicity, who served as a 'Bugler' (his appointment is abbreviated on the medal after his regimental number) while serving with, 2nd Battalion 7th Gurkha Rifles, an infantry regiment of the British Indian Army Manbir Rai, was the son of Sirilal Rai, of Okhrabung, Dhankuta, Nepal. Manbir's supreme sacrifice is perpetuated for posterity by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission, where he his commemorated on Panel 55 & 67 of the Basra War Memorial, located in Iraq Compared to the prolific numbers of Gurkhas that served in 1914-1915, very few of their corresponding campaign stars are extant in 2021 - consequently all stars to Gurkha casualties from 1915 are scarce on the market Condition: About VF

1914-15 Star (No.2996 Sowar Lachman Singh 38/C.I.Horse.) Recipient was an Indian soldier of the Sikh faith, holding the rank of Sowar (Trooper) while serving with the 38th Central India Horse, a cavalry regiment of the Indian Army The award represents service in France & Flanders 1914-1915, during which the 38th King George's Own Central India Horse, together with the other cavalry regiments of the 5th (Mhow) Cavalry Brigade served as dismounted infantry in the trenches in France & Belgium Condition: VF

1914-15 Star (No.3188 Sowar Rahmat Gul, 36/Horse.) The recipient was a Sowar (Trooper) serving with 36/Horse - Jacob's Horse - a cavalry regiment of the Indian Army In 1922 the 36/Horse amalgamated with the 35th Horse to form 14th Prince of Wale's Own Scinde Horse Condition: About GVF

1914-15 Star (No.3196 Sowar Kartar Singh 32/Lancers.) Recipient was an Indian soldier of the Sikh faith, holding the rank of Sowar (Trooper) while serving with the 32nd Lancers, a cavalry regiment of the Indian Army As 32nd Lancers, did not serve on the North West Frontier of India in 1915, and as a unit only deployed overseas to Mesopotamia theatre of operation in 1916, the award of the 1914-15 Star is an award in respect of the recipients service in France & Flanders, serving with a draft of the regiment on attachment with another other cavalry regiment of the Indian Corps in France Reference 'Honours and Awards of the Indian Army 1914-1921' a number of IDSM's & IMSM's were awarded to 32nd Lancers serving on attachment in France Condition: VF

1914-15 Star (No.3894 Sowar Mir Baz Khan, 25/Cavy.) Note: 25th Cavalry served overseas in 'East Africa' during the Great War - and were uniquely the only Indian Army Cavalry regiment to deploy as a complete unit & serve in East Africa, during the Great War 25th Cavalry served in East Africa, from 1915, earning the unique battle honour for the Indian Cavalry; - East Africa 1917 The regiment subsequently served in the Third Afghan War, earnng the battle honour; - Afghanistan 1919 The recipient was a Sowar (Trooper) serving with 25/Cavalry (Frontier Force) a cavalry regiment of the Indian Army In 1922 the 25/Cavalry amalgamated with the 22/Cavalry to form 12th Cavalry (Frontier Force) Condition: GVF

1914-15 Star (No.4092 Sowar Sher Singh, 25/Cavy.) Note: 25th Cavalry served overseas in 'East Africa' during the Great War - and were uniquely the only Indian Army Cavalry regiment to deploy as a complete unit & serve in East Africa, during the Great War 25th Cavalry served in East Africa, from 1915, earning the unique battle honour for the Indian Cavalry; - East Africa 1917 The regiment subsequently served in the Third Afghan War, earnng the battle honour; - Afghanistan 1919 The recipient was a Sowar (Trooper) serving with 25/Cavalry (Frontier Force) a cavalry regiment of the Indian Army In 1922 the 25/Cavalry amalgamated with the 22/Cavalry to form 12th Cavalry (Frontier Force) Condition: VF

1914-15 Star (Pte. Chituta. 1-K.A. Rif.) Recipient was an Askari serving with the 1st (Nyasaland) Battalion King's African Rifles Note: There is no regimental number on the medal - which is named as issued from the medal roll entry, which shows no number recorded. Chituta is a unique name on the 1914-15 medal roll to 1st King's African Rifles Important: Medal entitlement confirmed per the respective medal roll of 1st Battalion King's African Rifles (ref WO 329/2938) compiled and signed at Zomba, Nyasaland on 21 January 1928. The roll records that Private Chituta first entered theatre of war 4(a) 'British East Africa, German East Africa, Rhodesia, Nyasaland and Uganda'. The medal roll has a footnote showing that this medal was one in a batch of 37 stars, that were issued to members of 1/K.A.R. on 26 July 1929 Condition:VF

1914-15 Star (Pte. J. Beckerley. S. A. Irish.) Note: The recipient was John Beckerleg - a Cornishman - the medal named exactly as issued! Important: No 383 Private John Beckerleg, 'A Company' 3rd South African Infantry, was 'Killed Accidentally' on 1 February 1916 - gunshot wound to brain - and his body lies buried in the Alexandria (Chatby) Military and War Memorial Cemetery, Egypt. John Beckerleg John 'Jack' Beckerleg (sic Beckerley) a son of Barzillai Beckerleg (a Master Mariner 'Lost at Sea' in 1895, together with all-hands of his ship) & Theodora Beckerleg (nee Strick), was a native of Alverton, Penzance, Cornwall, England. He was one 10 x children (6 x sons & 4 x daughters) borne by his parents. At the time of the Great War the family residence in England was located at, 6 Alberton Terrace, Penzance, Cornwall Reference 'West Briton and Cornwall Advertiser' issue of 10 February 1916, included the below following death notice: Quote, News has been received by Mrs. B. Beckerleg, of Alverton, Penzance, that her son, familiarly known as Jack, has been accidentally killed in Egypt. Deceased, aged 24 years (sic), was unmarried, and prior to the war spent some time in South Africa. Many years ago the deceased's father (Captain B. Beckerleg), master of the Penzance schooner Lanisely, was drowned, the ship being lost in the Bristol Channel with all hands, and Jack's eldest brother (Willie) met with a fatal accident on one of the Hain steamers at Cardiff. Unquote. The South African Irish was formed at the outbreak of World War I in August 1914 when three officers (Major George Twomey, Captain J. Jeoffreys and Captain MacDonald) met at the Irish Club in Johannesburg to raise an Irish regiment from the city and its surrounding areas. Lieutenant-Colonel Brennan was appointed as its first commanding officer. Major Twomey was appointed as its recruiting officer. The wife of General Louis Botha (a lady of Irish descent with the maiden name of Emmett) was appointed as the regiment's first honorary colonel. On 25 December 1914 the Force landed at Walvis Bay and went into action immediately. The Regiment itself first came into contact with their German enemy on the following day, barely three months after it was raised. The German forces capitulated on 9 July 1915. The SA Irish were formally disbanded on 31 December 1919 but on 29 January 1921, the regiment was presented with the King's Colour by Prince Arthur of Connaught, Governor-General of the Union of South Africa A scarce seen 'South African Irish' medal for the German South West Africa Campaign (Namibia), and almost certainly unique to a roving 'Cornishman' who was later 'Killed' on active service in Egypt in 1916 Condition: EF

1914-15 Star (R4-065726 Pte D. McMillan. A.S.C.) The recipient, Private Donald McMillan, was originally posted to the Army Service Corps, with which unit he was serving when he entered theatre of war, France, on, 18 March 1915. Sometime after landing in France, Donald was promoted to Corporal, and transferred to the Royal Field Artillery. For some peculiar reason, Donald reverted to the rank of Private - at his own request - on, 18 March 1915. Why Donald was prepared to take a cut in pay received to return to the rank of Private is not known...... Medal verification: Private McMillan\'s entitlement to the 1914-15 Star (and the companion British War & Interallied Victory Medals) is confirmed per the respective medal rolls of the Royal Field Artillery, cited below: - 1914-15 Star: WO 329/2548 (Royal Field Artillery). Entered France, 18/03/15 as R4-065726 (R.A.S.C.) later as No. 216375 R.F.A. - British War Medal. Silver issue: WO 329/166. Shown as No. 216375. Corporal, with remark \'reverted to Pte own request 10-9-15 - Interallied Victory Medal: WO 329/166. Shown as No. 216375. Corporal, with remark \'reverted to Pte own request 10-9-15 Condition: GVF

1914-15 Star (S-4372. Pte. W. Robertson, R. Highrs.) Important: Recipient confirmed as holding appointment of 'Piper' with 2nd Battalion Royal Highlanders (Black Watch) (ref 'The Pipes of War') and twice 'Wounded-in-Action' vis France (First Day of Loos) and later in Mesopotamia Piper Robertson is verified as having been entitled to the below following campaign medals for his services during the Great War; - 1914-15 Star (Ref Medal Roll WO 329/2742) - British War & Interallied Victory Medals (Ref Medal Roll WO 329/1351) Private (Piper) William Robertson, 9th Battalion Royal Highlanders, entered the France/Flanders theatre of war on 14 July 1915. Later transferred to the 2nd Battalion. Wounded at Loos 25 September 1915 and at San-i-Yat, Mesopotamia, April 1916. Transferred to Class ?Z? Reserve on 31 March 1919. Listed in ?The Pipes of War? as a Piper with the 2nd Battalion Royal Highlanders. Sold together with copied Medal Index Card Condition: VF

1914-15 Star (SS.111112, A. Stables, Sto 1, R.N.) Killed-in-Action, Battle of Jutland 31 May 1916: Stoker is confirmed being \'Killed-in-Action\', at the Battle of Jutland, while serving beneath decks, as a Stoker in the Battlecruiser \'Invincible\' Alexander, together with the rest of the crew of H.M.S. Invincible, were killed, when the armour of one of ship\'s gun turrets was penetrated, causing the battlecruiser to be blown in half by a magazine explosion amidships and sink within 90 seconds with the loss of all but six of her crew of 1,032 officers and ratings The service and supreme sacrifice of Stoker Alex Stabes is commemorated in perpetuity by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial located at Portsmouth, England. At the time of his death Alexander was 23 years of age. He was the son of John and Annie Stables, of, 18 Milton Street, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland. Medal verification: Alexander Stables is confirmed as being entitled to the 1914-15 Star, together with companion British War Medal and Interallied Victory Medal, that were sent to his \'Father\' as his notified \'Next-of-Kin\', reference Admiralty medal roll ADM 171/115 Alexander Stables, son of John Stables (a Tailor) and Annie Stables (nee Johnston), was a native of the parish of St. Cuthbert\'s, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland, where he was born on , 8 March 1893. The Stables family was a large one, with no less then 11 x children, born to the parents between 1883-1900, comprising 6 x daughters and 5 x sons. John had been employed as a \'Van Man\' prior to his enlisting in the Royal Navy on, 25 July 1911. On joining the Royal Navy he was given the rate \'Stoker 2\'. Amongst the ships and bases he served prior to the Great War, was a posting to the crew of H.M.S. Black Prince (an Armoured Cruiser, sunk at the Battle of Jutland), on which he served, 23 April 1911 to 20 April 1914. Promoted to rate \'Stoker 1\', he was a member of the crew of H.M.S. Invincible (a Battlecruiser), from, 3 August 1914. Alexander was aboard the Invincible during two of the major Naval actions of 1914, including the first naval engagement of the war at the Battle of Heligoland Bight, and secondly playing a very active part at the Battle of the Falkland Islands in November 1914 Battle of the Falkland Islands: During the battle H.M.S. Invincible had fired 513 shells from her main guns, but had been hit twenty-two times. Two of her bow compartments were flooded, and one hit on her waterline abreast \'P\' turret had flooded a coal bunker and temporarily given her a 15° list. Nevertheless, only one man had been killed and five wounded aboard all of the battlecruisers present Stoker 1st Class Alexander Stables was \'Killed-in-Action\', at the Battle of Jutland, on 31 May 1916 Sadly Alexander Stables was not the only son of John and Annie Stables to be killed during the Great War. Less then 1 week after Alexander\'s, death at Jutland, notification was received that Alexander\'s younger brother - another \'Stoker 1\' in the Royal Navy, George Stables (b. 1896) had been \'Killed-in-Action\' when the Armoured Cruisier H.M.S. Hampshire was destroyed and sunk - together with Field Marshal Lord Kitchener aboard - on, 5 June 1916. The medal retaining its original watered silk \'moire\' stitched medal riband Condition: EF

1914-15 Star (Surg. D. Lorimer R.N.V.R.)

1914-15 Star (W.J. Harris, Fmn., M.F.A.) Recipient was a Fireman serving with the Mercantile Fleet Auxiliary Condition: VF

1914-15 Star. No clasp (Specimen. 68-Gen. No-3653) A Royal Mint struck officially impressed 'Specimen' medal prepared for the War Office Note: See our lisitings of Great War medals for other examples of scarce seen official specimen medals Condition: With traces of original lustre EF

1914-15 Star. With companion numbered Silver War Badge on riband (80646. Gnr. T. Myl.Roi. R.F.A.) The Silver War Badge, which retains it's original pin and clasp fittings, is numbered 287587 Important: Thomas Mylroi was a unique name in the British Army during the Great War - and is also unique in the England and Wales Census for the preceding period 1901-1911 Gunner Thomas Mylroi of the Royal Field Artillery was a native of Lonan, Isle of Man, where he had been born circa 1897-98. In 1911, he was residing at 31 Derby Square, Douglas, Isle of Man, with his parents and siblings. He enlisted in the British Army on 23 February 1915, joining the Royal Field Artillery. The respective Medal Index Card confirms that he first entered theatre of war 'France' on 12 July 1915. Thomas was subsequently discharged from the British Army on 21 December 1917, due to sickness (the Silver War Badge roll refers), at his time of discharge his parent unit was shown as being 27th Brigade R.F.A. Condition: VF

1914-1915 Star (2.7 inch) original silk 'moire' riband

1939-45 Star Un-named as issued A Royal-Mint issue Condition: GVF

1939-45 Star A Royal Mint issue Condition: GVF

193rd Nova Scotia Highlanders (Cape Breton Highlanders) Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force: Bronze glengarry cap badge Complete with two loop fittings on reverse, and as issued The 193rd (Nova Scotia Highlanders) Battalion, CEF was a unit in the Canadian Expeditionary Force. It was raised at, Truro, Nova Scotia, during the winter of 1915-16 and cast its recruitement net throughout Nova Scotia. The unit was mobilized for overseas service in, October 1916, when the unit embarked for England. The battalion was subsequently absorbed into the 17th Reserve Battalion on, 20 January 1917, providing reinforcement drafts to the Canadian Corps (4 x Divisions) in France & Flanders. Post-war the history, services and traditions of the battalion were perpetuated by The Nova Scotia Highlanders Condition: GVF

1947-72 Jubilee of Independence Medal An un-named example Condition: VF

1st Dumbartonshire Rifle Volunteer Corps: Glengarry cap badge. White metal. Circa 1887-1908 Complete with 2 x copper loop fittings E&W to reverse, as issued With the creation of the Territorial Force in 1908, the unit was restyled 9th (Dumbartonshire) Battalion Princess Louise’s (Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders) The centre of the badge with a depiction of the 'Elephant' of Dumbarton Rock! Reference: Bloomer No. 254 '(Scottish Regimental Badges 1793-1971' (W.H. & K. D. Bloomer, 1982) Condition: GVF

1st Goorkha Rifles (restyled 1st Gurkha Rifles 1906): British Officers helmet plate as worn circa 1891-1906. This insignia dated 1894. Silver with brass crossed Kukri's. With English makers silver hallmarks 'Bent & Parker', Birmingham, 1894 The helmet plate is of four part construction approx (6.9 x 7.8 cms) of four part construction comprising crossed brass 'Kukri's' with numeral '1' on top, mounted on a hallmarked silver 5 pointed star (the hallmarks for maker Bent & Parker). Birminham 1894, surrounded by laurel sprays, all mounted upon a silver plated die struck multi rayed eight pointed star. The reverse of plate retaining the original two loop fasteners (East & West). All 4 x original fasteners (one clipped) present on reverse, as is the central screw post, washer and nut. The 1st Goorkha Rifles became 1st Prince of Wales?s Own Gurkha Rifles in 1906, and are represented in 2016 in the Indian Army as 1st Gorkha Rifles A very rare item of Gurkha Rifles insignia Condition: GVF

1st Volunteer Battalion Hampshire Regiment. Glengarry cap badge. Victorian era. Circa 1885-1900 The white metal badge surmounted by a Victorian Crown Complete with 3 x copper loops fittings to reverse as issued Condition: GVF

20th Hussars. \'Kings Crown\' gilding metal cap badge A restrike item of insignia Of the pattern of cap badge worn circa 1914-1922 The badge complete with slider fitting to reverse Condition: GVF

21 (County of London) Battalion The London Regiment (First Surrey Rifles). \'King\'s Crown\', blackened brass cap badge The badge of the type worn in the Great War is in blackened brass Complete with brass slider fitting to reverse Condition: About EF

22nd Dragoons. Cap badge. White Metal. Circa 1941-1945 The badge with the correct 'voided' white metal numerals Complete with brass slider fitting to reverse, as issued Reference: Kipling & King No. 1912 (Volume II 'Head-Dress Badges of the British Army' (Kipling & King, 2006 edition)) Note: The 22nd Dragoons was the title held by four separate Cavalry regiments of the British Army raised and disbanded between 1716 and 1945. The last regiment of this name existed during the Second World War, from 1 December 1940 until 30 November 1945. The regiment served overseas 1944-1945, being present during the Normandy Landings (D-Day) and through the subsequent North West Europe campaign including the fighting into Germany Condition: GVF

22nd Regiment Order of Merit (1820-). Silver issue The 'Silver' medal was awarded for 14 years service (medals were also awarded in 'Bronze' for 7 years service, and in 'Silver Gilt' for 21 years service) Obverse: King George III receiving the medal from Colonel Crosbie, with legend ‘Established under Royal Sanction’. With the date date ‘1785’ below. Reverse: ‘Order of Merit 22nd Regiment, Reestablished by Col. Sir H. Gough, 1st January 1820’ Dimension: 36mm Suspension: An ornate hinged silver bar & clip The 22nd Regiment of Foot (restyled as the Cheshire Regiment in 1881) was one of the very few British Infantry regiments to not qualify / earn the retrospective MGS Medal, or present at Waterloo.During the period of the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars, the 22nd served in the West Indies from September 1793, where it took part in expeditions against Martinique, Saint Lucia, Guadeloupe, and Saint-Domingue. In January 1800 the regiment was briefly posted to South Africa, before moving to India, where it served at Bhurtpore in 1805 and at the Capture of Deig. In 1810, the regiment took part in the occupation of Mauritius. For their services during that period only 8 x 'All Ranks' were alive to later claim their Army Of India medals with the clasp 'Capture of Deig' It was only in 1843 during the Scinde Campaign, that the regiment first qualified as a unit to receive campaign medals in respect of their services at Meeanee & Hyderabad Basis the paucity of campaign medals awarded to the 22nd Foot in the early 19th Century era, the series of regimental medals, were the only tangible means of recognising the individual services of long service veterans in the regiment Condition: GVF

232nd (Saskatchewan) Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force: Bronze glengarry cap badge Complete with two loop fittings on reverse, and as issued The badge with makers marks on reverse for \'Dingwall\' The 232nd (Saskatchewan) Battalion, CEF was a unit in the Canadian Expeditionary Force during the First World War. The unit was raised at North Battleford, Saskatchewan, Canada, with recruiting started in early 1916. The unit embarked for overseas service in, April 1917, when it embarked for England. The battalion was subsequently absorbed into the 15th Reserve Battalion in, June 1917, providing reinforcement drafts to the Canadian Corps (4 x Divisions) in France & Flanders. Post Great War the services, history & traditions of the battalion have been perpetuated by The North Saskatchewan Regiment. Condition: GVF

23rd Hussars. Cap badge. Bi-metal. Circa 1941-1946 An un-marked \'Gaunt\' badge, with reinforcing ring and customary \'sweat holes\' on reverse Complete with brass slider fitting to reverse, as issued Reference: Kipling & King No. 1913 (Volume II \'Head-Dress Badges of the British Army\' (Kipling & King, 2006 edition)) Note: The 23rd Hussars was a cavalry regiment of the British Army raised during World War II and in existence from 1940 to 1946. The regiment served overseas 1944-1945, being present during the Normandy from June 1944, and through the subsequent North West Europe campaign including the fighting into Germany Condition: GVF

24th Lancers. Cap badge. White metal (or, s/p). Circa 1941-1944 Complete with 2 x copper loop fittings to reverse, as issued An un-marked 'Gaunt' restrike Reference: Kipling & King No. 1914 (Volume II 'Head-Dress Badges of the British Army' (Kipling & King, 2006 edition)) The 24th Lancers was a cavalry regiment of the British Army that only existed from late 1940 to mid-1944. Assigned to the 8th Armoured Brigade, the regiment only fought during the Invasion of Normandy (landed on D-Day +1) before being disbanded in July 1944. After disbandment, the regiment's personnel were sent to other cavalry regiments as reinforcements Condition GVF

25 Years Jubilee of Independence Medal (6759429 Hav S.Ram, A.M.C.) Medal named to an NCO serving in the Army Medical Corps Condition: VF

25th Dragoons. Cap badge. Bi-metal. Circa 1941-1947 Complete with brass slider fitting to reverse, as issued Reference: Kipling & King No. 1915 (Volume II 'Head-Dress Badges of the British Army' (Kipling & King, 2006 edition)) The 25th Dragoons was a cavalry regiment of the British Army that only existed from 1941 to 1947. The unit had the distinction amongst the 'Armoured' war-raised regiments of having been raised (India), fought (Burma) and disbanded (India) without ever being stationed as a unit in the United Kingdom The regiment was raised in Sialkot, Punjab, British India (now Pakistan), in February 1941 from a cadre of personnel taken from the 3rd Carabiniers along with volunteers from several infantry regiments. It was initially assigned to the 4th Indian Armoured Brigade (which later became 254th Indian Armoured Brigade and, still later, the 254th Indian Tank Brigade). In 1943, it was reassigned to the Indian XV Corps and transported in great secrecy to Arakan prior to taking part in the Battle of the Admin Box, in which its M3 Lee tanks proved decisive. The regiment spent the remainder of the war in India a Burma. It was part of the 50th Indian Tank Brigade and based in Madras and Bangalore prior to being disbanded in 1947 Condition: GVF

26th Hussars. Cap badge. Gilding-metal. Circa 1941-1943 Complete with brass slider fitting to reverse, as issued An un-marked \'Gaunt\' restrike Reference: Kipling & King No. 1916 (Volume II \'Head-Dress Badges of the British Army\' (Kipling & King, 2006 edition)) The 26th Hussars was a very short lived \'armoured\' cavalry regiment of the British Army from 1941 to 1943 The regiment was raised at Meerut , British India, in, June 1941 from a cadre of personnel taken from the 14th/20th King\'s Hussars. It was assigned to the 2nd Indian Armoured Brigade and was later moved to the 255th Indian Armoured Brigade at Sialkot. The regiment did not deploy to Burma and did not participate in battle It was disbanded at Bolarum, near Secunderabad, in October 1943. Some of the personnel were at that time transferred to the 3rd Carabiniers Condition: GVF

27th Lancers. Cap badge. Officers pattern. Bi-metal. Circa 1941-1945 Only officers pattern insignia was issued with bi-metal, i.e., \'part silvered\' pennants The reverse of the Elephants head with sweat hole, and fitted with 2 x copper loops, as issued Important: This is an example of the unknown manufacturers officers pattern badge, with slider removed and loops attached, issued to the regiment, and referred to by Peter Seaman (author & authority on the War \'Raised\' cavalry units of the Second World War, see \'For Hostilities Only\' (2010)), who has recorded that several officers of the regiment interviewed, affirmed that this was the exact pattern of badge indented & received by them prior to embarking for overseas services Reference: Kipling & King No. 1917 (Volume II \'Head-Dress Badges of the British Army\' (Kipling & King, 2006 edition)) Note: The 27th Lancers was a British Army cavalry regiment from 1941 to 1945 In 1943, the regiment proceeded on overseas service, firstly it was shipped to Egypt; next, in 1944 it moved to Italy, where it served as an independent reconnaissance regiment for the Allied Force Headquarters, and finished the war in Austria, where it was disbanded in August 1945. At the time of the regiments disbandment, some its personnel were transferred (or returned) to the 12th Lancers A very scarce \'Officers\' badge to a short-lived Second World War raised cavalry (armoured) regiment Condition: VF

28th (County of London) Battalion, London Regiment (Artists Rifles). W/M cap badge The badge in white metal is of the first type with single word legend 'Artists' on central scroll. was worn prior to 1914 and during the Great War Complete with brass slider fitting to reverse Condition: VF

2nd County of London (Westminster Dragoons) Imperial Yeomanry: Cap badge. Gilding metal. Circa 1899-1908 The badge with solid 'Portculis' Complete with 2 x copper loop fittings E&W to reverse of badge, and as issued Reference: Kipling & King No. 1361 (Volume I 'Head-Dress Badges of the British Army' (Kipling & King, 2006 edition)) Condition: About EF

2nd Cruiser Squadron Medal 1908. With 13 x clasps; Durban, Pietermaritzburg, Pretoria, Johannesburg, Bloemfontein, Ladysmith, East London, Port Elizabeth, Simonstown, Cape Town, St. Helena, Rio De Janerio & Monte Video The medal could be awarded with a maxium of 14 clasps - the only clasp not here represented being the issue for 'Buenos Aries' The reverse of the medal with the names of the 4 x Battle Cruisers that formed the 2nd Cruiser Squadron, which in 1908, was deployed on an extensive flag-waving voyage to South Africa (including Naval touring parties to cities of the interior), St Helena (South Atlantic), Brazil, Uruguay and Argentina The superlative British Naval Medal that reflected the projection of British Naval Power during the years of the 'Naval Arms Race' that preceded - and fatefully contributed to the destructive Great War 1914-1918 Extremely scarce seen with 13 clasps Condition: GVF

2nd Cruiser Squadron Medal 1908. With 13 x clasps; Durban, Pietermaritzburg, Pretoria, Johannesburg, Bloemfontein, Ladysmith, East London, Port Elizabeth, Simonstown, Cape Town, St. Helena, Rio De Janerio, Monte Video Penultimate clasp issue: The medal could be awarded with a maximum of 14 clasps - the medal here offered being awarded every clasp, except for the last clasp on the squadron\'s tour, i.e., that for \'Buenos Aries\' (Argentina) The reverse of the medal with the names of the 4 x Battle Cruisers that formed the 2nd Cruiser Squadron, which in 1908, was deployed on an extensive flag-waving voyage to South Africa (including Naval touring parties to cities of the interior), St Helena (South Atlantic), Brazil, Uruguay and Argentina The superlative British Naval Medal reflecting the projection of British Naval Power during the years of the \'Naval Arms Race\' that preceded - and fatefully contributed to the destructive Great War 1914-1918 Rare seen with 13 x clasps Condition: About GVF

2nd Cruiser Squadron Medal 1908. With 14 x clasps; Durban, Pietermaritzburg, Pretoria, Johannesburg, Bloemfontein, Ladysmith, East London, Port Elizabeth, Simonstown, Cape Town, St. Helena, Rio De Janerio, Monte Video & Bueno Aries The medal could be awarded with a maximum of 14 clasps - the medal here offered being a rare seen maximum clasp issue medal The reverse of the medal with the names of the 4 x Battle Cruisers that formed the 2nd Cruiser Squadron, which in 1908, was deployed on an extensive flag-waving voyage to South Africa (including Naval touring parties to cities of the interior), St Helena (South Atlantic), Brazil, Uruguay and Argentina The superlative British Naval Medal reflecting the projection of British Naval Power during the years of the 'Naval Arms Race' that preceded - and fatefully contributed to the destructive Great War 1914-1918 Rare seen with 14 x clasps Condition: About GVF

2nd Cruiser Squadron Medal 1908. With 14 x clasps; Durban, Pietermaritzburg, Pretoria, Johannesburg, Bloemfontein, Ladysmith, East London, Port Elizabeth, Simonstown, Cape Town, St. Helena, Rio De Janerio, Monte Video & Buenos Aries Maximum clasp issue: The medal could be awarded with a maximum of 14 clasps - the medal here offered being a rare seen maximum clasp issue medal The reverse of the medal with the names of the 4 x Battle Cruisers that formed the 2nd Cruiser Squadron, which in 1908, was deployed on an extensive flag-waving voyage to South Africa (including Naval touring parties to cities of the interior), St Helena (South Atlantic), Brazil, Uruguay and Argentina The superlative British Naval Medal reflecting the projection of British Naval Power during the years of the \'Naval Arms Race\' that preceded - and fatefully contributed to the destructive Great War 1914-1918 Rare seen with 14 x clasps Condition: GVF

2nd Cruiser Squadron Medal 1908. With clasp 'Simonstown' Obverse, Hope bidding farewell to the four ships of the squadron, surrounded by inscription ?South Africa and South America 1908?. Reverse: ?2nd Cruiser Squadron, Closer Union 1908, Good Hope, Devonshire, Antrim, Carnarvon,? Condition: EF

2nd Dragoon Guards (Queen\'s Bay\'s). King\'s Crown gilding metal cap badge. Circa 1914-1952 The reverse of the badge retaining its original crimped slider fitting Of the pattern as worn during both World Wars 1914-1945 Condition: VF

2nd Volunteer Battalion Loyal North Lancashire Regiment. Glengarry cap badge. Victorian era. Circa 1885-1901 The white metal badge surmounted by a Victorian Crown Complete with 3 x copper loops fittings to reverse as issued Condition: GVF

2nd Volunteer Battalion Oxfordshire Regiment. Glengarry cap badge. Victorian era. Circa 1885-1901 The white metal badge surmounted by a Victorian Crown Complete with 3 x copper loops fittings to reverse as issued Condition: GVF

2nd Volunteer Battalion Somerset Light Infantry. Glengarry cap badge. Victorian era. Circa 1881-1900 The white metal badge surmounted by a Victorian Crown Sans 1 x copper loop (N) but retaining the other original 2 x copper loops (E & W) on the reverse Condition: GVF

2nd Volunteer Battalion Warwickshire Regiment. Glengarry cap badge. Victorian era. Circa 1881-1900 The white metal badge surmounted by a Victorian Crown Complete with 2 x brass loops fittings (N & S) to reverse Condition: GVF

2nd Volunteer Battalion West Yorkshire Regiment. Glengarry cap badge. Victorian era. Circa 1881-1900 The white metal badge surmounted by a Victorian Crown With a red flock fabric insert behind the voided centre Complete with 3 x copper loops fittings to reverse 2nd (Bradford) VB PWO West Yorkshire Regiment Victorian glengarry badge circa 1887-96. Good die-stamped white metal crowned circlet WEST YORKSHIRE 2ND VOLR. BATTN.; White Horse to voided centre Condition: GVF

31st Battalion (Fincastle\'s Horse) Imperial Yeomanry. Cap badge. Bi-metal circa 1901-1902 The star in white metal with the legend \'belt strap\' and centre in gilding metal Complete with 2 x copper loop fittings to reverse, as issued Reference: Kipling & King No. 1406 (Volume I \'Head-Dress Badges of the British Army\' (Kipling & King, 2006 edition)) A very scarce short-lived Scottish raised Imperial Yeomanry unit, that deployed on active service to South Africa in April 1902 The cap badges were designed for wear on the ubiquitous \'Slouch Hat\', popularly worn by the Imperial Yeomany during & immediately after the South African War Condition: VF

36th (Herefordshire) Regiment of Foot: Pair of facing gilding metal collar badges (Victorian era) Comprising \'Royal Crests\' with Victorian crowns with lions on top Only worn 1873-1882 The reverse of the badges complete with their original loop fittings, and as issued Scarce Condition: GVF

37th Hampshire Regiment Best Shot Medal: Best Shot 'Lewis Gun' 1937 (Pte R. Hutchings) Obverse: The silver medal topped by crossed 'Lewis Guns' and ?crowned 37? suspension, with gilt band inscribed, ?Best Shot. Lewis Gun 1937 Pte R. Hutchings? - the digit 7 in the date being re-engraved. Reverse; crossed rifles within a wreath. The medal complete with it's issue silk riband in the regimental colours and with integral top brooch riband bar, this latter retaining it's hinged pin and clasp fittings The medal contained in it's original 'Phillips, Aldershot' fitted case of issue, the lid of which is inscribed in gilt, ?1st Bn. The Hampshire Regt.? with regimental emblem Widely - and in our opinion rightly - considered the most impressive and substantial of all regimentally struck 'Best Shot' medals awarded by the infantry regiments of the British Army post 1881. The regimental series of the Hampshire Regiment included several other categories of shooting, for example; Rifle, Pistol, Machine-Gun etc, each distinguished by having a miniature crossed representation of the respective weapon as the prominent medal suspension Important: A search of the corresponding medal rolls for the period show that there was only 1 x 'R. Hutchings' serving in 1st Battalion Hampshire Regiment circa 1937, and who qualified for any campaign medal - this being No 5497895 Private R.H.J. Hutchings (ref WO 100/505 GSM 1918 campaign medal roll for Palestine). Corporal Robert Horace Joseph Hutchings, is recorded by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission as having died during the Second World War, his date of death being 16 April 1943. The remains of Corporal Hutchings are interred at Kantara War Memorial Cemetery in Egypt. Robert Hutchings was 26 years of age at the time of his death, and was a native of Portsmouth, Hampshire, England, his mother being Clara Hutchings of Stamshaw, Portsmouth, England Condition: EF

37th Hampshire Regiment Best Shot Medal: Best Shot Lewis Gun (Runner Up) 1928 Obverse: The silver medal topped by crossed 'Lewis Guns' and ?crowned 37? suspension, with band inscribed 'Best Shot Lewis Gun (Runner Up) 1928'. Reverse; crossed rifles within a wreath. The medal complete with it's issue silk riband in the regimental colours and with integral top brooch riband bar, this latter retaining it's hinged pin and clasp fittings The medal contained in it's original 'Phillips, Aldershot' fitted case of issue, the lid of which is inscribed in gilt, ?1st Bn. The Hampshire Regt.? with regimental emblem Widely - and in our opinion rightly - considered the most impressive and substantial of all regimentally struck 'Best Shot' medals awarded by the infantry regiments of the British Army post 1881. This regimental series of the Hampshire Regiment included several other categories of shooting, for example; Rifle, Pistol, Machine-Gun etc., each distinguished by having a miniature crossed representation of the respective weapon as the prominent medal suspension Condition: EF

39th Garhwal Rifles (Indian Army). Pair of Great War period Officers sholuder titles, being blackened brass. The badges complete and retaining original reverse lug fittings. Condition: VF

3rd Carabiniers: A lot of 2 x items of regimental insignia: a). NCO\'s \'Arm badge\' 2 x part in bi-metal (c.1928-1960) The reverse of the bi-metal two piece arm badge retaining one of its loop fittings as issued a/f The insignia was worn by NCOs of the regiment between 1928 to 1971 b). 3rd Carabiniers: Bi-metal collar or beret badge (c.1928-1960) The reverse of the bi-metal badge retaining both of its loop fittings as issued The insignia was worn by other-ranks of the regiment between 1928 to 1960 Condition: GVF

3rd Carabiniers: Lot of 8 x regimental pattern gilding brass buttons (c.1928-1971) The lot comprises 4 x full-size & and 4 x small-size buttons The buttons all with makers marks on reverse for All buttons retaining their original loop fittings as issued The regimental buttons was worn by NCOs of the regiment between 1928 to 1971 Couple of the large badges only with oxidistation marks GF Condition: Mostly VF

3rd County of London (Sharpshooters). Cap badge. Gilding metal. Circa 1901-1908 A cast badge, also worn as a collar badge Complete with 2 x copper loops to reverse, and as issued Reference: Kipling & King No. 1363 (Volume I \'Head-Dress Badges of the British Army\' (Kipling & King, 2006 edition)) Condition: About VF

3rd Gurkha Rifles: Silver hallmarked (1912) Officer's pouch belt plate The badge with Birmingham hallmarks and makers marks 'B & P' (Bent & Parker). A laurel wreath with entwined scrolls which bear the regiment's pre-Great War battle honours 'Ahmed Khel' 'Burma 85-87' 'Punjab Frontier' 'Afghanistan 78-80' 'Chitral' and 'Tirah'; surmounted by the crowned cypher of Queen Alexandra resting on a tablet inscribed with the battle honour 'Delhi'. Inside the wreath a Maltese cross with in centre a circlet inscribed with title 'Third Gurkha Rifles' surrounding crossed kukris with the numeral '3' between the blades The badge complete with four posts to reverse, each of which retains is fitted with it's original silver screw nut A rare item of Indian Army insignia from the Edwardian era of the British Raj Condition: EF

3rd Indian Infantry Division \'Chindit\' (Special Force): Silk embroidered formation arm badge. Positively attributed to a \'Scottish \'Chindit\' Material: Golden silk thread embroidered on light blue fabric Dimension: 71mm Design: A worsted blue embroidered patch with gold silk thread adorned with a 'Chinte' (Burmese dragon pagoda 'custodian') guarding a pagoda. The reverse of the patch is fitted with four press studs. Reverse: The khaki coloured backing fitted with 4 x press studs for wear / attachment on the arm sleeve, the studs attached by thread Note: All original woven / embroidered 'Chindit' formation arm badges were manufactured by hand, by numerous local suppliers, in theatre, in British India. As a consequence, the badges vary in detail and quality, and could be purchased privately Positively attributed: Worn by William Kennedy McFadyen, who was the third and youngest son of Colour Sergeant Andrew Kennedy McFadyen (a 'Professional Soldier' with Highland Light Infantry) and Amelia Sarah Jane McFadyen (nee Titcombe). Of paternal Scottish heritage, William was born in Reading, Berkshire, on, 14 August 1914. After leaving school, William pursued a career as a Merchant Seaman, being employed and serving variously with: Williamson-Buchanan Turbine Steamers Ltd; Clan Line Steamers Ltd & London Midland & Scottish Steamship Services. During the Second World War, circa 1940, William enlisted in the British Army, and was allocated the unique British Army number 991690 - from the block allocated to the Royal Artillery in 1920 - on being posted to the Royal Regiment of Artillery (he joined 6th Field Training Regiment on, 15 December 1940), and from there was posted to the 155th (Lanarkshire Yeomanry) Field Regiment, Royal Artillery, and deployed to India. Most of 155th (Lanarkshire Yeomanry) Field Regiment, Royal Artillery, shipped to Malaya, where the remnants of the unit were captured, at the fall of Singapore Colony, on,15 February 1942. However, 1 x battery, including William McFadyen remained behind in India, where the unit formed the nucleus of the newly raised, 160th Field Regiment Royal Artillery, and subsequently served in Burma under higher formation 14th Army, during which time he served as a 'Chindit' (the medals were sourced with a wide ensemble of insignia worn by William Kennedy McFadyen, including, Chindits - Special Force - cloth sleeve insignia, Lanakrshire Yeomanry insignia, & Royal Artillery badges, all of which are being listed and sold separately form the medals. William's extant Royal Artillery Attestation record, held and accessible at The National Archives, shows that he was transferred to the Essex Regiment on, 14 October 1944 - which date and posting is significant Chindit Service 51st/69th Regiment Royal Artillery: From February to April 1943 Major-General Orde Wingate's Long Range Penetration (LRP) Groups, the 'Chindits', had carried out their first operation into Japanese-held Burma (Operation Longcloth). After the lessons learned it was decided to increase 'Special Force' to six brigades for future operations, and 70th Division was selected to be broken up to provide three of these. 16th Brigade and 51st (W&C) Field Rgt left the division on 29 September 1943. In September the regiment was joined by 587 (Independent) Field Bty, which had been formed in India in 1942 from a troop of A Bty, 160th Field Rgt. The augmented regiment then handed in its guns and began converting to an infantry role. On 18 October 51st (W&C) Field Rgt was amalgamated with 69th (Duke of Connaught's Hampshire) Light Anti-Aircraft/Anti-Tank Rgt to form an infantry battalion designated 51st/69th Regiment, RA, which trained in the LRP role The combined regiment formed 51 and 69 Columns of 16th Bde for the Second Chindit Expedition (Operation Thursday). After several changes of plan, 16th Bde under Brig Bernard Fergusson began its long march from Ledo in Assam into Burma on 5 February, proceeding down a single-file track towards Hkalak Ga. The going was extremely difficult, and the head of the brigade took until 16 February to cover the 35 miles (56 km) to Hkalak Ga. Progress was then quicker, and the brigade reached the Chindwin River on 28 February, 10 days behind schedule. It turned a sandbank into an airstrip and then began crossing the river on 1 March aboard assault boats brought in by gliders. The head of the column moved off that night towards its objective of Indaw, detaching two columns (possibly 51 and 69) to attack Lonkin. The rest of 16th Bde established a stronghold codenamed 'Aberdeen' near Manhton and on 22 March gliders flew in material to construct an airstrip. The fresh 14th Bde then began to be flown in on 23 March, but 16th Bde was ordered to attack Indaw without time for concentrate or for rest after its long march. The other six columns of the brigade made the attack, but it failed with heavy casualties. Fergusson then concentrated his brigade in the hills to reorganise and await support By the beginning of April 16 Bde was back at 'Aberdeen', while the fresh Chindit formations were being flown in to continue the operation. It was then decided to fly out the exhausted units of 16th Bde. The brigade was moved to Comilla in East Bengal and by 17 May was at Bangalore in India. About a quarter of the personnel of 51st/69th Rgt were sent to the UK, either because they were unfit for further service after their exertions and sickness or were eligible for repatriation under the 'Python' scheme after three years and eight months' overseas service. The remainder of the regiment were drafted to 1st Battalion Essex Regiment, which had also returned from the Chindit expedition, and continued as infantry until the end of the war. However, the Chindits did not see action again and 'Special Force' was disbanded in February 1945 Post War: In the late 1950's William enlisted in the Territorial Army, being allocated the unique army number 23939412, and in 1958, was holding the rank of Corporal while serving with the Royal Army Pay Corps attached to the Cameronians, where he was based at Hamilton, Lanarkshire, Scotland. By the time he was awarded the EM TAVR, he held the rank of Sergeant, and although in his 50's (he was born in 1914) would have been retained in the TAVR under special conditions due to his specialist services / qualifications See other separate listings for 'McFadyen' including badges and his father's medal & regimental insignia Scarce & desirable theatre made insignia of the legendary Burma theatre 'Chindit' Special Force Condition: GVF

3rd Indian Infantry Division \'Chindit\' (Special Force): Silk embroidered formation arm badge. Positively attributed to a \'Scottish \'Chindit\' Material: Silver wire bullion padded on dark navy blue cloth Dimension: 77mm Design: A circular dark padded patch with silver bullion thread adorned with a 'Chinte' (Burmese dragon pagoda 'custodian') guarding a pagoda. The reverse of the patch is fitted with four press studs. Reverse: The black coloured backing with evidence (4 x equally spaced double pin holes) where 4 x studs would have sometime been attached to the backing fabric for wear / attachment on the arm sleeve Note: All original woven / embroidered 'Chindit' formation arm badges were manufactured by hand, by numerous local suppliers, in theatre, in British India. As a consequence, the badges vary in detail and quality, and could be purchased privately Positively attributed: Worn by William Kennedy McFadyen, who was the third and youngest son of Colour Sergeant Andrew Kennedy McFadyen (a 'Professional Soldier' with Highland Light Infantry) and Amelia Sarah Jane McFadyen (nee Titcombe). Of paternal Scottish heritage, William was born in Reading, Berkshire, on, 14 August 1914. After leaving school, William pursued a career as a Merchant Seaman, being employed and serving variously with: Williamson-Buchanan Turbine Steamers Ltd; Clan Line Steamers Ltd & London Midland & Scottish Steamship Services. During the Second World War, circa 1940, William enlisted in the British Army, and was allocated the unique British Army number 991690 - from the block allocated to the Royal Artillery in 1920 - on being posted to the Royal Regiment of Artillery (he joined 6th Field Training Regiment on, 15 December 1940), and from there was posted to the 155th (Lanarkshire Yeomanry) Field Regiment, Royal Artillery, and deployed to India. Most of 155th (Lanarkshire Yeomanry) Field Regiment, Royal Artillery, shipped to Malaya, where the remnants of the unit were captured, at the fall of Singapore Colony, on,15 February 1942. However, 1 x battery, including William McFadyen remained behind in India, where the unit formed the nucleus of the newly raised, 160th Field Regiment Royal Artillery, and subsequently served in Burma under higher formation 14th Army, during which time he served as a 'Chindit' (the medals were sourced with a wide ensemble of insignia worn by William Kennedy McFadyen, including, Chindits - Special Force - cloth sleeve insignia, Lanakrshire Yeomanry insignia, & Royal Artillery badges, all of which are being listed and sold separately form the medals. William's extant Royal Artillery Attestation record, held and accessible at The National Archives, shows that he was transferred to the Essex Regiment on, 14 October 1944 - which date and posting is significant Chindit Service 51st/69th Regiment Royal Artillery: From February to April 1943 Major-General Orde Wingate's Long Range Penetration (LRP) Groups, the 'Chindits', had carried out their first operation into Japanese-held Burma (Operation Longcloth). After the lessons learned it was decided to increase 'Special Force' to six brigades for future operations, and 70th Division was selected to be broken up to provide three of these. 16th Brigade and 51st (W&C) Field Rgt left the division on 29 September 1943. In September the regiment was joined by 587 (Independent) Field Bty, which had been formed in India in 1942 from a troop of A Bty, 160th Field Rgt. The augmented regiment then handed in its guns and began converting to an infantry role. On 18 October 51st (W&C) Field Rgt was amalgamated with 69th (Duke of Connaught's Hampshire) Light Anti-Aircraft/Anti-Tank Rgt to form an infantry battalion designated 51st/69th Regiment, RA, which trained in the LRP role The combined regiment formed 51 and 69 Columns of 16th Bde for the Second Chindit Expedition (Operation Thursday). After several changes of plan, 16th Bde under Brig Bernard Fergusson began its long march from Ledo in Assam into Burma on 5 February, proceeding down a single-file track towards Hkalak Ga. The going was extremely difficult, and the head of the brigade took until 16 February to cover the 35 miles (56 km) to Hkalak Ga. Progress was then quicker, and the brigade reached the Chindwin River on 28 February, 10 days behind schedule. It turned a sandbank into an airstrip and then began crossing the river on 1 March aboard assault boats brought in by gliders. The head of the column moved off that night towards its objective of Indaw, detaching two columns (possibly 51 and 69) to attack Lonkin. The rest of 16th Bde established a stronghold codenamed 'Aberdeen' near Manhton and on 22 March gliders flew in material to construct an airstrip. The fresh 14th Bde then began to be flown in on 23 March, but 16th Bde was ordered to attack Indaw without time for concentrate or for rest after its long march. The other six columns of the brigade made the attack, but it failed with heavy casualties. Fergusson then concentrated his brigade in the hills to reorganise and await support By the beginning of April 16 Bde was back at 'Aberdeen', while the fresh Chindit formations were being flown in to continue the operation. It was then decided to fly out the exhausted units of 16th Bde. The brigade was moved to Comilla in East Bengal and by 17 May was at Bangalore in India. About a quarter of the personnel of 51st/69th Rgt were sent to the UK, either because they were unfit for further service after their exertions and sickness or were eligible for repatriation under the 'Python' scheme after three years and eight months' overseas service. The remainder of the regiment were drafted to 1st Battalion Essex Regiment, which had also returned from the Chindit expedition, and continued as infantry until the end of the war. However, the Chindits did not see action again and 'Special Force' was disbanded in February 1945 Post War: In the late 1950's William enlisted in the Territorial Army, being allocated the unique army number 23939412, and in 1958, was holding the rank of Corporal while serving with the Royal Army Pay Corps attached to the Cameronians, where he was based at Hamilton, Lanarkshire, Scotland. By the time he was awarded the EM TAVR, he held the rank of Sergeant, and although in his 50's (he was born in 1914) would have been retained in the TAVR under special conditions due to his specialist services / qualifications See other separate listings for 'McFadyen' including badges and his father's medal & regimental insignia A scarce & desirable theatre made insignia of the legendary Burma theatre 'Chindit' Special Force Condition: GVF

3rd Volunteer Battalion Bedfordshire Regiment. Glengarry cap badge. Victorian era. Circa 1881-1900 The white metal badge surmounted by a Victorian Crown Complete with 3 x copper loops fittings to reverse 3rd (Bedford) VB Bedfordshire Regiment Victorian OR’s glengarry badge circa 1887-96. A good scarce die-stamped white metal example. Crowned circlet ‘Bedfordshire 3rd Volr. Battn. ‘; to the voided centre, an eight pointed star bearing Maltese Cross, centrally a Hart crossing a ford. Three loops to reverse Condition: GVF

4 x Victorian era medal brooches / buckles This including 2 x maker marked examples, including one by 'Hunt & Roskell'. The three pronged buckle 'sans' reverse pin and clasp, and the engraved buckle with missing clasp on reverse clasp post Condition: VF

42nd Royal Highland Regiment: Peninsula Campaign Medal 1819. Silver. With eight 'Battle Honours' on reverse Un-named as issued Medal fitted with silver claw and floreate suspension The battle honours on the medal reading from top down are; - Corunna - Fuentes D'onor - Pyrenees - Nivelle - Nive - Orthes - Toulouse - Peninsula This early regimental medal was instituted by Lt-Col R.H. Dick (Gold Medal for 'Busaco'), being struck by 'Parkes' of Dublin. Recorded in silver and bronze, for award to regimental veterans of the 42nd Regiment (Black Watch) who had served overseas during the Napoleonic Wars Condition: GVF

47th Sikhs War Record The Great War 1914-18 9 (Picton Publishing reprint, England 1992) The regiment was heavily engaged in France & Flanders and later Mesopotamia. The text liberally dotted with names and anecdotal references to identified Indian soldiers (all ranks) - many of them being award winners, or those recommended for decorations. The appendices contain much of use, including a detailed list of Honours & Awards 321 pages Condition: With DJ. Binding and contents Fine

49th Regiment of Foot: Temperance Medal 1837 (T. Hyder Cr. Serjt. Septr. 1838.) - Metal: Silver (not hallmarked) - Dimension: 41mm - Weight (inc riband): 35g Obverse: A Victorian Crown above a wreath of shamrocks and thistles united by a rose; within the wreath ‘49’, legend ‘P. Charlotte of Wales Reverse: A wreath of oak and laurel ‘April 17, 1837’, with legend ‘Temperance Society Established’ Suspension: Silver clip and straight bar hinged suspension. This engraved on obverse ‘T. Hyder Cr. Serjt. Septr. 1838’ Provenance: Sotheby’s, May 1890; Whitaker Collection 1897 Medals Verification: In addition to his regimental temperance medal (awarded in 1837), Thomas Hyder was also awarded the below following medals, both of which are cited in his extant service papers that are held and accessible at The National Archives: - China Medal 1842: Recipients extant service papers refer . Military Long Service & Good Conduct Medal: Recipients extant service papers refer Note the riband for the China 1842 campaign is only here used in the attached illustrations as a prop for illustrative purposes, and is not supplied / included in the sale After retiring from the 49th Regiment, Thomas Hyder returned with his large family to his Irish roots, and in 1845 took up an appointment at the venerable Royal Hibernian Military School located in Dublin, Ireland - an institution that he then served loyally for more than 26 years, with many subsequent mentions in the Irish Press in the period circa 1845-1871. As a flavour of the articles, and mentions, we are here quoting from a long article published in the \'Army & Navy Gazette\' issue of 8 July 1871, that contained a summary of the school\'s annual banquet and prize giving: Quote, The prizes were then distributed as follows:- First prize £8 - Thomas John Hyder (band sergeant) aged 13 11-12 years; obtained 1,156 marks in the 1st Class. He is the seventh child of Qmr.-Sgt. T. Hyder, who was entered a pupil in the Royal Hibernian Military School in 1809, joined hence the 49th Regiment in 1816, became colour and pay-sergeant in 1826, served in the expedition to China in 1840-41-42, (for which he received the silver medal), was discharged in 1844, with 30 5-12 years\' service allowed to reckon, together with a good conduct medal and gratuity; and in 1845 he was appointed sergeant-major to the Royal Hibernian Military School, where he is now quartermaster-sergeant with the highest character for probity and efficiency. Unquote. Thomas Hyder died in Dublin, Ireland, on 25 February 1875. His death was reported in \'The Broad Arrow\' issue of, 7 March 1874: Quote, Quartermaster-Sergeant Hyder died on Feb. 25, at the Royal Hibernian Military School, Dublin, aged 72. This most worthy non-commissioned officer, after having been for seven years a pupil in the school, enlisted into the 49th Foot, in 1816, and having served with that regiment at Cape of Good Hope four, in the East Indies twelve, and in China about three years, and at home the remainer of his time, he was discharged as colour and pay-sergeant, with a gratuity of £15, the silver medal for long service and good conduct, and the medal for China-being allowed to reckon 30 5-12 years\' service towards pension, in 1844. In 1845 he was appointed sergeant-major, and in 1862 quartermaster-sergeant, of the Royal Hibernian Military School, in which institution his long, dutiful and faithful career, has now come to a close after a comparatively short illness. Unquote. An extremely rare and desirable early British Army temperance medal to an Irish veteran of the Opium War in China, and later in retirement the \'Sergeant Major\' of the Royal Hibernia School in Dublin Condition: GVF

4th (Perthshire) Volunteer Bn. Black Watch (The Royal Highlanders). White metal \'Glengarry\' cap badge. 1890-1907 era adge The badge complete with its original loop fittings on the reverse of the badge With the formation of the Territorial Force in 1908, the regiment's name and cap badge changed to become 6th (Perthshire) Battalion the Black Watch Uncommon Condition: GVF

4th Queens Own Hussars (IVth Queens Own Hussars). 15 carat gold uniface fob medallion The gold fob medallion measuring approx 31mm length and 29mm wide Obverse: Representation of the cap badge of the 4th Queens Own Hussars Reverse plain, except for 15ct Gold mark Note: Sir Winston Churchill, was commissioned as a Cornet into the 4th Hussars in January 1895. He later became the Colonel-in-Chief of the Regimen, 4th Queens Own Hussars, t from 1941 until amalgamation and was then Colonel-in-Chief of the Regiment of the new Queen's Royal Irish Hussars until his death in 1965 Condition: VF

5 x 'Pairs' GV era Royal Engineers 'RE' gilding metal shoulder titles All badges complete with reverse fittings & fitted with brass cotter pins Condition: VF

50th Anniversary of Independence Medal (0 51504 F SLT W. Sharma, I.N.) Presumably the F prefix before the rank of Sub Lieutenant denotes an award to an Indian Navy Officer in the flying branch, or Female? Medal mounted as worn Condition: GVF

50th Anniversary of Independence Medal (7775609 Nk A. Kumar, C.M.P.) The regimental abbreviation is poorly indented on the medal - but the unique army number would support the unit identification as being a medal to the Corps of Military Police Condition: GVF

57th Wilde's Rifles (Frontier Force) Indian Army. Officers Pouch Belt Plate. Hallmarked silver 1905 A very fine die-struck badge of the type worn in period 1903-1922 Dimensions are approx; Height: 85mm. Width: 75mm This with English makers marks 'J.R.G. & S' (J.R. Gaunt & Son) and silver hallmarks for Birmingham 1905. The hallmarks on obverse either side of the tops of the laurel leaves Badge comprises a voided circlet with legend legend ?Wilde?s Rifles? with King's Crown above. In the centre are numerals '57' these latter attached to a customised replacement 'Prussian Blue' cloth backing - the facings of Widle's Rifles was Prussian Blue! The circlet surrounded by laurel leaves emblazoned with battle honours ?Delhi" "Lucknow" "Afghanistan" "China 1900? with "Frontier Force" subsidiary scroll title at foot of badge, scroll to the wreath with a two part scroll beneath with legend ?Frontier Force? Reverse of badge retains it's original three screw posts Condition: GVF

5th Army: Liberation of Naples Medal 1943 This example of the medal - unusually - retaining the original tri-colour silk riband, as issued to qualifying United States personnel of 5th Army, who entered Naples on 1 October 1943 A similar medal with '8th Army' obverse legend was awarded to British personnel of the British 8th Army, who also participated in the Liberation of Naples during the Italy Campaign 1943 Condition: EF

5th Canadian Mounted Rifles (Canadian Expeditionary Force). Cap badge The badge complete with reverse loop fittings as issued The reverse marked with makers marks for \'Inglis\' Positively attributed: Badge was worn by 110172 Private James Fotheringham, 5th Canadian Mounted Rifles who was \'Killed-in-Action on 2 June 1916 at \'Maple Copse\' in France during the Great War - and whose campaign medals we are selling separately. See Code 24558 Note: The sale is for the cap badge only - the medals shown in the supporting images are just here included for reference / attribution purposes, and are no included in the sale - we will however forward the buyer soft-copy images of all the illustrations here used in this listing A choice near pristine condition bright pickled copper C.E.F. cap badge Condition: EF

5th Goorkha Regiment. Shoulder belt plate. White metal, cast. Gothic crown, post 1887 The insignia of two part construction and retaining the original white metal backing plate. The centre piece retaining both the original posts on reverse, and the wreath retaining the original 4 x posts on reverse. In total all 6 x reverse posts intact and fitted with 6 x nuts as issued Note: The 5th Goorkha Regiment (in 1903, retitled as 5th Gurkha Rifles (Frontier Force), were in 1921, restyled as 5th Royal Gurkha Rifles (Frontier Force) An impressive item of regimental insignia as worn in the late Victorian / Edwardian era Condition: GVF

5th Indian Division: An Un-Attributed Representative Divisional \'Full-House\' of Campaign Medals Comprising 5 x medals, all Royal Min issues as under: - The 1939-1945 Star. No clasp - The Africa Star. No clasp - The Burma Star. No clasp - War Medal - India Service Medal The medals all identical matching / equally toned medals A good clean \'Divisional\' representative set as awarded to 5th Indian Division (Ball of Fire) Condition: About EF

6th (City of London) Battalion The London Regiment (City of London Rifles). \'King\'s Crown\', blackened brass cap badge The badge of the type worn in the Great War is in blackened brass Complete with brass slider fitting to reverse Condition: GVF

6th Gurkha Rifles: White metal 2 x part cap badge 1948-1959 The badge parts each with their original brass reverse fittings, and attached to an ordnance issue backing plate complete with brass cotter pins as issued As worn by 6th Gurkha Rifles 1948-1959, the period of the Malaya Emergency Note: In 1959 the regimental title of the 6th Gurkhas was restyled to, '6th Queen Elizabeth’s Own Gurkha Rifles', from which time regiment thereafter incorporated the inclusion of the 'Queens Crown' atop their regimental insignia Condition: VF

6th Rajputana Rifles , Indian Army. Post 1922 officer?s pouch belt plate. A die-struck silvered example The laurel wreath wreath surmounted by a crown resting on a tablet inscribed ?Bourbon? (the regiment's oldest battle honour); the wreath festooned with battle honours. Within the wreath, a Maltese cross with lions between the angles and 'RR' gothic cypher to rope edged centre; the arms of the cross ornamented with further battle honours. The reverse of badge retaining all the original four screw post fittings as issued Condition: GVF

6th Volunteer Battalion Liverpool Regiment. Glengarry cap badge. Victorian era. Circa 1881-1900 A white metal plated badge surmounted by a Victorian Crown Complete with 3 x brass loops fittings to reverse The 6th Volunteer Battalion of the Liverpool Regiment (1881-1908) had its origins in the, 80th Lancashire Rifle Volunteers (LRV), that had been raised from amongst members of the Liverpool newspaper and printing trades on, 8 January, 1861. The 80th assumed the additional title, The Liverpool Press Guard, in 1862 and absorbed the 73rd LRV in 1863. The 73rd had been raised at Newton in June 1860. The 80th was renumbered 19th LRV in 1880 and in 1888 it was designated the 6th Volunteer Battalion, The King's (Liverpool) Regiment. The battalion was disbanded in 1908, on the formation of the Territorial Force. Those men of the 6th Volunteer Battalion who wished to continue serving, in the new Territorial Force, were absorbed into the 9th (Territorial) Battalion of the King's Liverpool Regiment Sometime cleaned & lacquered Condition: VF

74th (Highland) Regiment of Foot. Officers plaid brooch Obverse: A large (approx 99mm dimension) white metal quoit. In the centre a massive facetted citrine quartz stone. The quoit face finely engraved with thistles and 13 x battle honours with those for India (Seringaptam and Assaye) on top and other 11 for the Peninsular War on either side, with 'Fuentez (sic) Donor' heading those on right side, and 'Busaco' heading those on the left, with honour 'Peninsula' at the centre of the base. With a regimental title scroll beneath in roman numerals "LXXIV" Reverse: A convex dome (as a recess for the citrine stone) with screw attachment in centre. Together with original 'arched' stout pin and clasp fittings. Some light mostly indistinct etchings including the numeral 4 etched three times in different places, and in another area the number 200 and below that the spaced letters SS No makers marks - but the craftsmanship is similar to other bespoke insignia retailed by the London based regimental outfitters 'Meyer & Mortimer' A magnificent item of 19th century regimental insignia worn by officers of the 74th Highlanders during the early years of the reign of Queen Victoria In the Army Reforms of 1881, the 74th Highlanders were re-styled to become the 2nd Battalion Highland Light Infantry NOTE: The images shown have been taken using a flat-bed scanner, and hence appear a little mis-shapen. In reality the badge is of course perfectly symetrical..... Provenance: Christies 23 November 2011. Lot 202 Condition: GVF

74th (Highland) Regiment of Foot: Officer's white metal plaid brooch. Victorian pre 1881 Approximately 100mm wide Obverse: The quoit, mounted with a massive central ornament of facetted glass or quartz, and finely engraved with a thistle wreath and 'India' battle honours for Assaye, Seringapatam, and another 11 battle honours for the Napoleonic Wars, and scroll containing regimental roman numerals 'LXXIV' Reverse: Plain. Retaining the original long stout hinged pin and clasp fittings An attractive item of regimental insignia as worn by officers of the 74th Highlanders (the regiment subsequently became 2nd Battalion Highland Light Infantry in 1881) Condition: GVF

7th Queen\'s Own Hussars: Officer\'s full-dress flap pouch. Circa 1901-1914 In red moroccan leather covered with scarlet cloth face and gold wire embroidery of the regimental pattern including an Imperial Crown or 'King's Crown' over the cypher ‘QO’ reversed and interlaced and with leaf pattern border, complete with both of the original brass carrying rings Scarce seen Condition: Usual minor wear to cloth o/w about VF

8th (City of London) Battalion, London Regiment (Post Office Rifles):\'King\'s Crown\', W/M cap badge The badge of the type worn in the Great War is in white metal Complete with brass slider fitting to reverse Condition: GVF

8th Gurkha Rifles. Pouch box badge. White metal / Indian silver (not h/m) cast badge, post 1901 Crossed 'Kukris' upon 'Gurkha Rifles' scroll - the scroll in the distinctive style for the 8th Gurkha Rifles The badge retaining all 3 x original post fittings to reverse, together with 3 x original nuts Condition: GVF

8th Gurkha Rifles. Shoulder belt plate. White metal / or silver (not h/m), cast. King's Crown badge, post 1903 The badge retaining all 4 x original post fittings to reverse, together with 2 x original nuts A superb solid badge Condition: GVF

93rd Sutherland Highlanders: An Officers silver (hallmarked) plaid brooch (1836) Approximately 96mm wide An exceptionally fine, late Hanoverian period (Georgian era) manufactured item of officers insignia. This made during the reign of King William IV Obverse: The voided silver quoit, bearing a circlet inscribed 'Sutherland Highlanders' within a thistle wreath Reverse: Edinburgh Hallmarks for 1836, with fine ornate engraved initials W.H.R.B. (and almost certainly the name of a officer who wore the brooch). The badge retaining the original long sout hinged pin and clasp fittings An exceptionally rare item of regimental insignia - as indeed is any surviving Highland Regiments insignia worn during the reign of King William IV Condition: GVF

93rd Sutherland Highlanders: An Officers silver or white metal (no hallmarks) plaid brooch pre 1881 Approximately 96mm wide An exceptionally fine, early Victorian manufactured item of officers insignia Obverse: The voided silver quoit, bearing a circlet inscribed 'Sutherland Highlanders' within a thistle wreath Reverse: Retaining the original long stout hinged pin and clasp fittings An exceptionally fine and scarce item of Victorian regimental insignia to the regiment that won undying fame as 'The Thin Red Line' for their stalwart steadfastness at the 'Heights of Balaklava' during the Crimean War, when the regiment repulsed a massed attack by several thousand Russian cavalry Condition: GVF

9th 'Glasgow Highlanders' Battalion, Highland Light Infantry Regiment: EIIR issue white metal issue glengarry badge, retaining both copper lugs/loops to reverse This badge was only in use circa 1953-1959 Condition: EF

9th (County of London) Battalion The London Regiment (Queen Victoria\'s). \'King\'s Crown\', blackened brass cap badge The badge of the type worn in the Great War is in blackened brass Complete with brass slider fitting to reverse Condition: GVF

9th Gurkha Rifles Shoulder Belt Badge An officers large 'Kings Crown' white metal shoulder belt badge, bearing title '9 Gurkhas'. Approximate measurements of the badge are; 100mm x 75mm Reverse retaining the original 4 x screw posts A scarce item of insignia from the pre-1947 Indian Army - and most likely pre 1914 Condition: VF

9th Lancers: 'Kings Crown' White Metal cap badge From the era of the World Wars - and of the type worn by the 'Delhi Spearmen' during the Great War The reverse of the badge retaining the original fitted slider Condition: GVF

A rare Piper casualty's confirmed Great War campaign medal and 'Croix De Guerre' group of 3: Piper Peter Paterson 4th 'City of Aberdeen' Battalion, Gordon Highlanders (Territorial Force) - British War Medal. Silver issue (3733 Pte. P. Paterson. Gordons.) - Interallied Victory Medal (3733 Pte. P. Paterson. Gordons.) - France: Croix De Guerre, 'Avec Palme'. Reverse dated 1914-18 Sold together with: A. Silver War Badge (B303080 - and confirmed as recipients on the SWB Roll) B. Named identity bracelet fitted to fob chain 'P. Paterson 3733 Pres. 4. Gordon.Hrs/ Important: All medals, and both numbers confirmed per the respective Medal Index Card, and the London Gazette (Reference LG issue of 7 October 1919, page 12407, wherin he is listed as 'Piper'), as being the recipients full and complete medal entitlement Reference 'Pipes of War' it is confirmed that at the Battle of the Marne, Piper Peter Paterson played his company into action to the skirl of the pipes! Quote, During the trench fighting the pipers were mostly used behind the front line, and in marching the battalion to and from the rest billets. Subsequently, in open fighting, the company pipers took their place at the heads of their companies. At the Marne, Pipers P. Paterson, R. Prentice, P. Bowie and G. Davidson played their companies into action , and their action immensely stimulated the troops "and enabled them to gain a great victory on that day" Unquote Peter Paterson, was a resident of Edinburgh, Scotland, and was born circa 1894. He enlisted for the British Army on 2 April 1915 and took his final discharge on 6 March 1919. He is confirmed as havining been 'Wounded-in-Action' during the Great War (Ref 'Pipes of War) and was awarded a Silver War Badge as a consequence, this numbered B303080 (per the SWB included with the medals). At time of discharge he was approximately 24 years and 8 months of age The authors of 'The Pipes of War' in the chapter on 'Regimental Records' show that there was only one Piper by the name P. Paterson in 4/Gordons, and that he was wounded. Of the other 22 Pipers listed, another 2 x were also named Paterson and might have been related, viz 200347 Piper George Paterson who was awarded a Military Medal and wounded, and the other being Piper N. Paterson We have been unable to find any other Piper in the London Gazette who was awarded a French Croix De Guerre and who was listed in the gazette with the actual appointment 'Piper' Sold together with soft-copies of the Medal Index Cards for the campaign medals and SWB, the entry page form SWB roll and the respective London Gazette entry page for the Croix De Guerre The medals are swing-mounted and as-worn by the recipient. The medals suspended on original silk ribands, the medal mounting bar retaining the original long hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: GVF

A Senior Non Commissioned Officers campaign & long service medal pair: Staff Sergeant G. W. Martin, Royal Electrical & Mechanical Engineers a). General Service Medal 1962-2007. With clasp \'Malay Peninsula\' (22526688 Sgt. G. W. Martin. REME.) b). Military LS&GC Medal. EIIR 2nd issue with \'Regular Army\' bar (22526688 S. Sgt. G. W. Martin. REME.) The medals mounted as-worn in the swing-style. The reverse of the mounting bar retaining the original long hinged pin & clasp fittings Condition: About EF

A South African War campaign medal pair to a 'Highland Laird' who was 'Severely Wounded' serving with the Highland Brigade on 'Bloody Sunday' : Major Charles Neil Macdonald, 1st Bn Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders, late 'Laird' of Dunach, Oban, Argyll - QSA Medal. Silver 'Modder River' 'Parrdeberg' (Lt. C. N. Macdonald. A & S. Highrs) - KSA Medal. With 2 x dated clasps (Lt. C. N. Macdonald. A & S. Highrs) Important: Lieutenant Macdonald confirmed 'Severely Wounded-in-Action', shot through both lungs, at Paardeberg, 'Bloody Sunday', 18 February 1900 Note: On 18 February 1900, on the first day of the Battle of Paaderberg, the Highland Brigade bore the brunt of the attack and by nightfall British losses had amounted to 24 officers and 279 men were killed and 59 officers and 847 men wounded. Judged by the number of British & Colonial losses incurred in one day, the first day of the Battle of Paardenerg was the bloodiest single day for the British during the South African War, and became known as ?Bloody Sunday' Both medals and clasps confirmed per respective medal rolls of 1st Battalion Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders, as under; - QSA Medal & 2 x clasps (ref WO 100/206) roll compiled & dated 26 February 1902 - KSA Medal & 2 clasps (ref WO 100/346) roll compiled & dated 30 July 1903 Reference 'The history of the 91st Argyllshire Highlanders, now the 1st Battalion Princess Louise's (Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders)' (R. P. Dunn-Pattison, 1910)', the below extract from text, and service details were extrapolated; Quote, Lieutenant C. N. Macdonald was also wounded early in the day. He was with the transport superintending the forwarding of ammunition, when General MacDonald, who was striving every nerve to reinforce the right of the brigade, ordered him to try and get some lines of another regiment on; failing in this object Lieutenant C. N. Macdonald got a few men from Captain Stewart's company of the Seaforths. Advancing by short rushes he was shot through both lungs, the bullet passing through his cigarette case. Theron a Seaforth at once tried to dress the wound, and was twice wounded himself while so doing. Two men of the Black Watch dragged Macdonald under some cover and then rushed back to the firing line. Unquote. Quote, Macdonald, Charles Neil (Dunach). 2nd Lieutenant, 23/12/1896; Lieutenant, 23/12/1898; retired, 19/03/1904; served with 91st in South African War, 1899-1900, including battles of Modder River, Magersfontein, action at Koodoosberg, and battle of Paardeberg (severely wounded), subsequently served in South African War, 1901-2, as adjutant of Lovat's Scouts (Queens medal, clasps, Modder River, Paardeberg; King's medal, clasps, S. Africa, 1901, S. Africa, 1902). Unquote. Charles Neil Macdonald, was a son of Neil Macleod Macdonald, & Madeline Rosa Macdonald (nee Brown), the father being the 'Laird' at Dunach, Argyllshire, Scotland. Charles, who was born on, 16 August 1874, at 'Dunach', was a native of Argyllshire, Scotland. '. During the Great War Charles Macdonald served with the British Army, holding the rank of Major he served overseas in France & Flanders from 16 July 1917, for which services he was entitled to a British War Medal & Interallied Victory Medal (ref WO 329/2305 or medal roll of the 'General List'). On 1 May 1921, he claimed his 'medal ribands' for which he was entitled for the Great War, his residence at the time being, Muckairn, Taynuilt, Argyll (Medal Index Card refers, wherin his units served in order are shown as Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders, ). Major Macdonald is recorded as having died at Tarbert, Loch Fyne, Argyllshire, on 16 November 1926 Evidently a keen motorist, with a black sense of humour, the Major left the below burial request in his 'Last Will & Testament'; Quote, I would like to be buried at Pennyfuir Cemetry, Oban, & 'that by motor car at high speed'.... Unquote Whether his burial requests were subsequently adhered to is not known....... The medals together with a small printed portrait of the recipient are mounted for display on card Sold together with some copy photographs of the recipient (two in uniform) and Dunach House A very fine Highland Lairds South African War 'Bloody Sunday' casualty pair Condition: GVF

A well documented Malaya / Borneo campaign pair: Lance Corporal Parsabahadur Rai, 1st Battalion 10th Gurkha Rifles - General Service Medal 1918. EIIR issue 'Malaya' (21148727 Rfn Parsabahadur Rai 10 GR) - General Service Medal 1962. With clasp 'Borneo' (21148727 L/Cpl Parsabahadur Rai. 1/10 GR) Parsabahadur Rai was recruited at the Western Gurkha Depot Nepal on 29 October 1957. He subsequently served for a total of 12 years and 234 days, taking his discharge at Singapore on 12 February 1970. At time of his discharge his military conduct was described as 'Exemplary' and the Testimonial in respect of his charcter states; Quote, Parsabahadur is leaving after nearly thirteen years service owing to the rundown in the British Army. Despite his size he has shown himself to be a tough soldier with a lot of determination. He is loyal and hardworking and is cheerful and amusing. He would be an asset to an employer in any capacity Unquote. The medals sold with a photocopied set of recipients service papers confirming all of above and his entitlement and issuance with 2 medals and clasps Condition: Minor edge bruises otherwise VF

A \'Montrose Scotland\' local interest Second World War and \'Multi-Clasp\' Special Constabulary Long Service Medal pair: Constable William Morrison Tasker Haughs, Montrose Section, Angus Special Constabulary - Defence Medal - Special Constabulary Long Service. GVI 1st type (W. M. T. Haughs.) Note: The Special Constabulary Long Service Medal with 3 x further service dated clasps, 1946, 1956 & 1966 Important: The recipient's brother's medals (a Great War 'Black Watch veteran and fellow 'Special Constable, are being sold separately on the website, see code ) William 'Wull' Morrison Tasker Haughs - a unique name - was the second son of William Haughs & Jane Anne Morrison Haughs (nee Tasker) was a native of St. Cyrus, Kincardineshire, Scotland, where he was born sometime during the second quarter of 1907. William 'Wull' Haughs was a well known, Dairy Farmer, Freemason, Montrose Golf Club Officer, and long serving 'Special Constable' who lived and worked in St. Cyrus and neighbouring town of Montrose, being a member of the Montrose Section of the Angus Special Constabulary. William married Mary Davidson Beattie, at Montrose, Scotland, on 7 December 1936. 'Wull' Haughs is recorded as having died at St. Cyrus, Kincardineshire, Scotland, on, 29 March 1990 Local newspapers have numerous references / mentions of 'Wull' Haughs, including at least one named captioned group photograph of the recipient together with his wife taken at at a social event in Montrose during the Second World War. Notwithstanding his long years of service to his local community, 'Wull' came unstuck on at least one occasion when he was 'fined' for selling milk that was not as described, reference the 'Montrose Standard' issue of, 25 July 1945, and here quoted below: Quote. William M. T. Haughs, Waterside Farm, by Montrose, was fined £3 at Forfar Sheriff Court last week. He was charged with having sold to a sampling officer a pint of sweet milk which was not genuine. Unquote. A scarce seen - and positively identified - multi-clasp Special Constabulary Long Service Medal Condition: About EF

A 'Battle For Crete' Naval casualty group of 5: Leading Stoker Robert Hall White, Royal Navy late H.M.S. Juno - NGS 1915. GVI type I & clasp 'Palestine 1936-39' (KX.80342 R.H. White. Sto.1. R.N.) - 1939-45 Star - Africa Star - Defence Medal - War Medal Important: The recipient confirmed as having been killed at sea on the 21 May 1941, during the sinking of H.M.S. Juno, which Destroyer, was attacked by enemy aircraft, struck by three bombs and sunk with the loss of 116 of the ships company (there were 96 that survived) during the Naval operations in the 'Battle for Crete' Robert Hall White was born in Winlaton, Gateshead, Co Durham, England on 11 July 1910. He volunteered for the Royal Navy on 7 May 1930, and prior to joining his 'Trade' had been 'Coal Miner'. Robert served on a variety of ships and shore based in the inter-war years, including the following ships; H.M.S. Sussex, H.M.S. Hastings, H.M.S. Vindictive. During the Second World War he was deployed to the Naval bases in Egypt, vide Beaver II and Nile, from which stations H.M.S. Juno was based. A married man, his wife was Ivy Kathleen White, and their residence was at 9 Park Road, Park Lane, South Harrow, Middlesex. At the time of his death he was 31 years of age Sold together with a quantity of copied and original research ephemera, the latter including; - Certificate of Service - Card box for medals from the Director of Navy Accounts addressed to next of kin - Telegram advising the widow of the loss of her husband - Passing Certificate for Stoker Petty Officer dated 10 August 1937 - 2 x letters from RN Barracks Chatham and Naval Accounts The medals mounted for display on a felt covered display board Condition: GVF and better

A 'Battle for Hong Kong', attributed miniature medal group: Brigadier Cedric Wallis, Officer Commanding 'East Brigade', late CO 5/7th Rajput Regiment, who surrendered the Stanley Fort Garrison, Hong Kong, to the Imperial Japanese Army on 26 December 1941 - 1914-15 Star - British War Medal. Silve rissue - Interallied Victory Medal - GSM 1918. GV first type with clasp 'Iraq' 'Kurdistan' - The 1939-45 Star - The Pacific Star - Defence Medal - War Medal. With Mention-in-Despatches Oakleaf Emblem Sold together with; - Original campaign medal riband bar (pre 1945) with hinged-pin and clasp - Cheque book counterfoil with Brigadier Wallis' Canadian Bank Account details thereon The medals mounted in the swing-style, and as-worn, by Brigadier Wallis. The reverse of the mounting bar retaining the long hinged pin and clasp fittings Brigadier Wallis, a British Officer of the Indian Army, was one of the three top ranking officers to have served and held command during the Battle for Hong Kong, December 1941. Brigadier Wallis was charged with command of the Mainland 'Kowloon' Brigade, whose troops fought the Japanese in the opening phases of the battle (8-13 December 1941), and was subsequently appointed Officer Commanding 'East Brigade' during the fighting on Hong Kong island (13-25 December 1941). He only surrendered his command - the Stanley Fort Garrison - to the Imperial Japanese Army, the day after the Governor, and the General Officer Commanding Hong Kong had formally surrendered the colony to the enemy Attribution: These miniature medals were formerly worn by Brigadier Cedric Wallis, a British Officer of the Indian Army, and one of the three top ranking officers to have served and held command during the Battle for Hong Kong, December 1941. Brigadier Wallis was charged with command of the Mainland 'Kowloon' Brigade, whose troops fought the Japanese in the opening phases of the battle (8-13 December 1941), and was subsequently appointed Officer Commanding 'East Brigade' during the fighting on Hong Kong island (13-25 December 1941). He only surrendered his command - the Stanley Fort Garrison - to the Imperial Japanese Army, the day after the Governor, and the General Officer Commanding Hong Kong had formally surrendered the colony to the enemy Cedric Wallis (1895-1987), was a native of West Bridgford, Nottinghamshire, England. Cedric, who was an Agricultural Student at the time, enlisted in the British Army in 1914, serving initially as a Trooper in the Royal Horse Guards. In 1914, Cedric was commissioned into the East Lancashire Regiment, and later during the Great War, subsequently transferred to the Indian Army, and in succession served with the below following Indian Army units; - Guides Cavalry - 81st Pioneers - Political Department (circa 1919-1920) - 1st Madras Pioneers - Corps of Madras Pioneers - 5th Battalion 7th Rajput Regiment Important: The items for sale in this lot are described above, and do not include the Briagadier's full-size medals, which illustration here attached is for attribution and reference purposes only Condition: The miniature medal group is GVF

A 'Battle of the Somme' casualty group of 3 to a 'Lostock' Jock, 'Wounded-in-Action', who served with the only battalion of Gordon Highlanders to fight on 'Day 1' of the Somme: Corporal James Morris, 2nd Battalion Gordon Highlanders - 1914-15 Star (S-10160 Pte. J. Morris, Gord. Highrs.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (S-10160 Cpl. J. Morris. Gordons.) - Interallied Victory Medal (S-10160 Cpl. J. Morris. Gordons.) Sold together with; - Quantity of original ephemera all pertaining to Corporal Morris - Cigarette case. Lid engraved on 2 x lines 'James Morris Gordon Highlanders' Imp: Corporal Morris was 'Wounded-in-Action' on the Somme - almost certainly Day 1 of Battle of the Somme - by 'Gun Shot & Shrapnel Wound' (GSW) to 'Chest', & hospitalized before 10 July, Rouen, France. Discharged 17 March 1917 Note: The only battalion of the Gordon Highlanders to fight on the 'First Day' of the Battle of the Somme, was the 2nd Battalion Gordon Highlanders At the commencement of 'Day 1' of the Battle of the Somme the regimental war diary of 2nd Battalion Gordon Highlanders records that the strength of the battalion was 807 x 'All-Ranks' ( 24 x Officers & 783 x Other Ranks) prior to going into the battle, and that by the end of 'Day 1', the battalion had sustained the below following casualties during their attack on the village of Mametz; - Officers (7 x Killed or subsequently Died of Wounds & 9 x Wounded) - Other Ranks (119 x Killed, 287 x Wounded & 39 x Missing) The campaign medals all verified as entitled per the respective campaign medal rolls of the Gordon Highlanders, as under; - 1914-15 Star: Ref WO 329/2801 - British War Medal & Interallied Victory Medals: Ref WO 329/1655 James Morris son of Robert Morris (Coal Miner, Hewer) and Annie Morris, was a native of Lostock, near Bolton, Lancashire, England, where he was born on 6 December 1891. Prior to the Great War, James was employed as a 'Warehouseman', and in 1915 he was described as; measuring 5 feet 7 inches; brown eyes; black hair with a dark complexion. James enlisted in the British Army, at Westhoughton, Lancashire, on 22 May 1915, and was posted to the Gordon Highlanders, with which regiment he subsequently served with the 2nd Battalion. James first entered theatre of war, 'France', on 25 October 1915. Promoted to Corporal, James was 'Wounded-in-Action' in July 1916 at the Battle of the Somme - and almost certainly on 1st Day of the Somme - when he suffered 'Gunshot & Shrapnel Wounds' to the 'Chest' - the wounds he received were both severe and life threatening, as while he was initially recovering at the General Hospital, Rouen, France, his next of kin were sent a letter (from The Soldiers & Sailors Families Association, dated 10 July 1916) to advise the parents that on presentation to the War Office the authorities at Whitehall would furnish a permit to allow a visit to their son. Corporal Morris was eventually transferred to the United Kingdom to complete his recovery from his wounds received, at which time he was a patient at, Newport Section, 3rd Western General Hospital, from where he was discharged on 24 February 1917. On discharge from hospital his home address was given as; 208 Manchester Road, Westhoughton near Bolton, Lancashire. Corporal Morris was discharged from the British Army on 17 March 1917, being no longer physically fit for war service. In total Corporal Morris - who had voluntarily enlisted in the British Army - had served a total of 1 year and 300 days 'With the Colours'. At the time of taking his discharge from the British Army his character was described as being 'A sober and very well conducted man'. The degree of his disability due to the wounds received was assessed at being '50% for life' for pension claim purposes. By the time of the 1939 National Register for England & Wales, James is recorded as married and living with his wife Ethel Morris at, 13 Sunny Garth, Westhoughton, Lancashire, England, his employment being described as a 'Clerk' with a 'Cotton Manufacturer' Note: The original ephemera includes, but is not restricted to; - Letter from Soldiers & Sailors Families Association dated 10 July 1916, pertaining to visit pass for General Hospital, Rouen, France - Discharge notice from Newport Section, 3rd Western General Hospital, dated, 24 February 1917 - Army Form B.2079 (parchment) - Army Form B.2067 (parchment) - Ministry of Pensions notification of award dated 19 January 1923 - Ministry of Pensions notification of revision of award dated February 1946 The medals mounted in the swing-style, and as worn by the recipient. The reverse of the medal mounting retaining the original hinged pin and clip fittings A very good 'Battle of the Somme' documented Great War casualty group, to a Lancashire 'Jock', who though severely wounded in action was fortunate to survive Condition: Medals VF

A 'Bearer's' double North West Frontier of India campaign medal pair: Bearer Rakhmat Shah, 5th Battalion (Queen Victoria's Own Corps of Guides) 12th Frontier Force Regiment - IGS 1908. GV 'Mohmand 1933' 'N.W.F. 1935' (Br. Rakhmat Shah, 5/12 F.F.R.) - IGS 1936. 'N.W.F. 1936-37' 'N.W.F. 1937-39' (Bearer Rakhmat Shah, 5/12 F.F.R.) The recipient, a Punjabi Muslim, was an attested 'Follower' who performed the trade of 'Bearer' (an officers servant, or mess steward) while serving attached to the 5th Battalion (Queen Victoria's Own Corps of Guides) 12th Frontier Force Regiment 'Guides' Condition: VF

A 'Beckenham / Bromley, Kent, Metropolitan Police Royal Commemorative medal pair: Constable Arthur Royston, 'P' (Camberwell) Division, Metropolitan Police - Coronation Medal 1902: Metropolitan Police reverse (P.C. A. Royston, 'P' Division.) - Coronation Medal 1911: Metropolitan Police reverse (P.C. A. Royston, 'P' Division.) Arthur Royston, son of William Royston & Annie Royston (nee Harradine), was a native of, Fenstanton, Huntingdonshire, England, where he was born on, 7 December 1876. Prior to joining the Metropolitan Police, on 21 November 1898, Arthur had been employed as a 'General Labourer'. On joining the Metropolitan Police, Arthur was given 'Warrant 84618' and was described as being 5 feet 9 inches tall, with fresh complexion with brown hair and hazel eyes. Arthur was destined to serve his entire police career in the Beckenham, Bromley, Kent, area of London. In 1901 he is recorded in the National Census for England & Wales, as residing at the Police Station, located at 14 High Street, Beckenham, Bromley, Kent - at the time he was one of 10 x Police Constables residing in quarters at the Police Station. By 1911, Arthur - still a serving Police Constable - was now a married man, having wed, Florence Knight, at Beckenham Parish Church on, 1 July 1905, the couple subsequently being blessed with a daughter, Vera, who was born circa 1907. Arthur and his family were living together at, 29 Bromley Crescent, Shortlands, Bromley, Kent, in 1911 - and in 1939, they were still living at the same address. Constable Arthur Royson resigned from the Metropolitan Police on 26 November 1923, by which time he had completed 25 years service, and was then 46 years of age. His police pension effective from 26 November 1926, was to be, 153 Pounds 13 Shillings & 5 Pence per-annum. 'Retired Police Constable' Arthur Royson, is recorded as having died at Bromley, Kent, sometime, during the last quarter of 1959 Medals mounted as-worn by the recipient in the swing style, the medals suspended from their original silk ribands from a brass/gilt mounting bar. The mounting bar retaining the long hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: GVF

A 'Bloody Eleventh's' 1914 Star campaign medal group of 3: Private Reginald W. C. Moore, 1st Battalion Devonshire Regiment.) - 1914 Star (9954 Pte R.W.C. Moore. 1/Devon: R.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (9954 Pte R.W.C. Moore. Devon. R.) - Interallied Victory Medal (9954 Pte R.W.C. Moore. Devon. R.) Important: Reference the recipients respective medal index card, it is confirmed that Private Reginald W.C. Moore of 1st Battalion Devonshire Regiment first entered theatre of war France, on 13 August 1914 Condition: GVF

A 'Brunei Rebellion' and 'Confrontation' pair: Rifleman Asbahadur Gurung, 1st Battalion 2nd Gurkha Rifles - General Service Medal 1918. EIIR issue & clasp 'Brunei' (21151715 Rfn Asbahadur Gurung, 1/2 G.R.) - General Service Medal 1962 & clasp 'Malaya' (21151715 Rfn Asbahadur Gurung, 1/2 G.R.) Nice to see both GSM's bearing full battalion and regiment designations, i.e. 1st Battalion 2nd Gurkha Rifles The medals mounted 'swing style' as presumably worn by the recipient. The medals suspended from contemporary ribands from a pin-back brooch mounting bar Condition: Single edge bruise on GSM 1918 otherwise GVF

A 'Brunei Revolt' & 'Confrontation' service GSM pair: Rifleman A. Palmer, 1st Battalion Green Jackets - GSM 1918. EIIR issue & clasp 'Brunei' (23887579 Rfn A. Palmer. 1 Green Jackets.) - General Service Medal 1962. 'Borneo' (23887579 Rfn A. Palmer. 1 Green Jackets.) The medals mounted in the swing-style, and almost certainly 'as-worn' by the recipient. The mounting brooch retaining the original hinged pin and casp fittings Condition: VF

A 'Brunei Revolt' & 'Confrontation' service GSM pair: Rifleman Kalu Pun, 1st Battalion 2nd Gurkha Rifles - General Service Medal 1918. EIIR issue & 'Brunei' (21151769 Rfn. Kalu Pun, 1/2 GR) - General Service Medal 1962. Clasp 'Borneo' (21151769 Rfn. Kalu Pun, 1/2 GR) Recipient was a Rifleman serving with 1st Battalion 2nd Gurkha Rifles The medals mounted in the swing-style, and almost certainly 'as-worn' by the recipient Condition: VF

A 'Buchan Loon's' Great War campaign group of 3: Private Robert Miller Wilson 1/5th 'Buchan and Formartin' (TF) Battalion, Gordon Highlanders - 1914-15 Star (1567 Pte R.M. Wilson. Gord.Highrs) - British War Medal. Silver issue (1567 Pte R.M. Wilson. Gord.Highrs) - Interallied Victory Medal (1567 Pte R.M. Wilson. Gord.Highrs) Robert Miller Wilson, the son of Robert and Isabella Wilson, was a native of Rosehearty, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, where he was born circa 1896. By 1914, Robert, by then an apprentice 'Baker', in the employ of Mitchell Post Office, was still residing at the family home of 35 Pitsligo Street, Rosehearty, a small fishing village on the Buchan coastline of Aberdeenshire. Robert enlsited in the Territorial Force of the British Army on 11 February 1913, at Fraserburgh, Scotland and was posted to his local Territorial Force battalion -5th 'Buchan & Formartine' Battalion Gordon Highlanders. He was 'Embodied' (mobilised) on 5 August 1914 and first entered theatre of war 'France' on 2 May 1915. Robert was an early war casualty being confirmed 'Wounded-in-Action' on 15 August 1915, though he rmained in and remained in theatre through to 30 September 1915, until being returned to the United Kingdom on 1 October 1915 - Robert did not again serve overseas, and took his final discharge on 12 May 1916, being described as permanently unfit for further military service Note: The recipients service papers are extant at The National Archives Condition: EF

A 'Bugles & A Tiger' era 'V.C.O.to Gurkha Commissioned Officer' multi campaign medal group of 7 showing active service in three different wars: Subedar Deobahadur Gurung, 2nd Battalion 4th Gurkha Rifles - India: GSM 1947 'Jammu & Kashmir 1947-48' (IO 41548 Subdr. D. Gurung, 2-4 G.R.) - India: Independence Medal 1947 (IO 41548 Jemdr. Deobahadur, 4 G.R.) - IGS 1936. 'NWF 36-37' ' NWF 37-39' (7550 T.-L. Naik Deobahadur Gurung, 2-4 G.R.) - The 1939-45 Star (IO 41548 Subdr. Deobahadur Gurung, 4 G.R.) - The Italy Star (IO 41548 Subdr. Deobahadur Gurung, 4 G.R.) - Defence Medal (IO 41548 Subdr. Deobahadur Gurung, 4 G.R.) - War Medal (IO 41548 Subdr. Deobahadur Gurung, 4 G.R.) Note: Upper clasp on IGS 1936 attached by wire rod - 2/4 GR being one of the few Gurkha Rifles regiments entitled to both clasps Important: The Second World War campaign issues all properly impressed per the post 1947 Indian Army custom Note: Reference the Indian Army biographies 'Bugles & A Tiger' & ' The Road to Mandalay' (by John Masters) for history of 2/4 GR campaigns and services in the period 1936-1941 - John Masters, the famous novelist and future Chindit Column Commander, having been a regimental British Officer of 2/4 GR in that era. Condition: About GVF

A 'Burma Volunteer Officer' Great War campaign group of 4: Captain George Bennett Roger, 3rd (Rangoon Port Defence) Group Garrison Artillery Indian Defence Force, late Indian Army Reserve of Officers - 1914-15 Star (Lieut G. B. Roger. I.A.R.O.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (Capt G. B. Roger.) - Interallied Victory Medal (Capt G. B. Roger.) - VFLSM. (Captn. G. Bennett Roger, 3 (Rangoon Port Defence) Group Garr.Arty.I.D.F.) Note: The offically impressed naming on the VFLSM takes up almost the entire rim of the medal Important: There are 2 x respective Medal Index Cards for a Captain George Bennett Roger, both showing entitlement to the 1914-15 trio, the first showing his first rank and unit as Lieutenant Indian Army, and the latter as Royal Army Service Corps this last with theatre of war being entered as Egypt, September 1915. Both MIC's show final rank of Captain! After a liftime working in Burma, Captain George Bennet Roger, retired to his native homleand of Scotland, and resided at 'Maymo' Edgehill Road, Aberdeen, Scotland. He is recorded as having died in Aberdeen on 19 April 1963 A scarce unit to find a VFLSM medal name to on the market Condition: GVF

A 'Burra Sahib's' India volunteer service C.I.E. group of 5: Captain Alan Ross Leishman, C.I.E., Assam-Bengal Railway Volunteer Rifles - The Most Eminent Order of the Indian Empire. Companion?s 3rd type neck badge, C.I.E. - British War Medal. Silver issue (Capt. A. R. Leishman) - Delhi Durbar Medal 1911. Silver issue - India Volunteer Decoration. GV (Capt.A. R. Leishman, The A. B. Rly. Bn. (A.F.I.)) - Volunteer Force Long Service. GV issue (Lieutt A R Leishman Assam Bl Ry Vol Rfls) Note: The top brooch bar on the Indian Volunteer Forces Officers Decoration is a contemporary replacement, sewn onto the riband Important: All the awards confirmed as the recipients complete medal entitlement as under; - CIE: London Gazette, 3 June 1931 - Delhi Durbar Medal: WO 100/400 - British War Medal: Medal Index Card - Indian Volunteer Decoration: Gazette of India, 15 September of that year refers - Volunteer Force Long Service: Indian Army Orders 292 of 7 June 1915 Alan Ross Leishman was born of Scottish parents in Rangoon, Burma, in 1878. He was the younger son of James Matthew Leishman (A Scottish expatriate working as a Merchant in Burma) and Sarah Robina Boog. Educated at Aldenham School 1892-95, he left for India shortly thereafter, where he took up an appointment with James Finlay & Co. in Chittagong, most probably via the offices of his father, who had earlier been employed by Bulloch Brothers & Co. Ltd. in Burma. Be that as it may, young Alan excelled in his chosen career and was for 30 years Manager of Finlay?s branch in Chittagong, so too President of the local Chamber of Commerce on 23 occasions, a Port Commissioner (1907-29), and Chairman of the Port Commissioners (1929-34). He also served on the District Board and as a member of the Hospital Committee and, from 1911, served on occasion as the Vice-Consul for Chile - the same year in which he was awarded the Delhi Durbar Medal in a civil capacity A keen member of the Indian Volunteers, Leishman was originally commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant in the Assam-Bengal Railway Volunteer Rifles in October 1908. Advanced to Lieutenant in September of the following year, he was awarded the Indian Volunteer Long Service Medal in 1915 (IAO 292 of 7 June that year refers), and the Indian Volunteer Forces Officer?s Decoration in 1923 (the Gazette of India 15 September of that year refers). In the interim, during the Great War, he had been advanced to Captain in July 1916 and was placed on the Supernumerary List of the Indian Defence Force in April 1917 (British War Medal 1914-20 Having then added the C.I.E. to his accolades in 1931, as Manager of James Finlay & Co., he retired to England, where he died at Bromley, Kent in December 1937, aged 59 years, after having been knocked down by a motor-cyclist - the latter being driven by an R.A.F. Sergeant. Leishman was buried at Chislehurst Cemetery Note: Glasgow based 'James Finlay and Company', were, and still are, one of the largest 'Tea' companies in the world, with plantations primarily in Sri Lanka and Kenya - they sold-out in Bangladesh a few years agao. Prior to change in Bangladesh, their port office in Chittagong where tea was tasted, and shipped from, there existed a 'Rogues Gallery' of former Burra-Sahibs. Included in the gallery was this photograph of the recipient in court-dress with medals-up, that I was able to obtain courtesy of Mr A.Q.I. Chowdhury, O.B.E. - the last Finlay's 'Burra-Sahib' in Bangladesh Medals will be accompanied by a large quantity of various copied research - too numerous to list, but weight of same being reflected in the postage quote Provenance: J.M.A. Tamplin Collection, DNW 26 March 2009 The group mounted in the court-style for display Condition: GVF

A 'Busted from Colour Sergeant to Private' Victorian campaign pair to a senior Non Commissioned Officer: Corporal Edward Errington 89th Foot, late 19th Regiment - IGS 1854. Silver clasp 'North West Frontier' (61 Colr Serjt E. Errington, 1st Bn H.Ms 19th Regt.) - Military LS&GC Medal. Victorian issue (1746. Corpl E. Errington. 89th Foot) Edward Errington was a native of Old, Northampton, Northamptonshire, England, where he was born circa 1838. He was aged 18 years, and described himself a 'Groom' when he enlisted for service with the British Army and the 55th Regiment on 8 May 1856. In his subsequent career of more 20 years and 75 days years with the Colours - during which he served with the 55th, 19th and 89th Regiments - he served a staggering 18 years and 8 months in the 'East Indies' (India) Evidently possessing good soldierly qualities, promotion was rapid after he transferred to the 19th Foot on 31 July 1857, being made Corporal on 4 August 1860, then to Sergeant on 7 October 1872 and to Colour Sergeant on 6 January 1865. Curiously, the record of constant promotion / improvement ground to a halt on 15 March 1870, when he was not only reduced in rank to 'Private' but in July 1870 was transferred to the 89th Regiment which corps he had 'Volunteered' for Edward took his final discharge on 11 June 1877, at which time he held the rank of Corporal At time of his conduct was described as being 'Very Good', and his papers state he was was in possession of the IGS Medal and had been recommended for the LSGC Medal. He had once been entered in the Regimental Defaulterers Book, and had once been tried by Court Martial Note: A copy of the recipients service papers confirming above details will be sent to the buyer by email attachment Condition: The pair toned and about VF

A 'Cameronian's' South African War campaign pair: Private Hugh Lamont, 2nd Battalion Scottish Rifles (Cameronians) - QSA Medal. Silver issue Transvaal' 'Laing?s Nek' (1660 Pte. H. Lamont, Scottish Rifles) - King?s South Africa 1902. With 2 x dated clasps (1660 Pte. H. Lamont, Scot. Rifles) Important: Both medals and all clasps confirmed as entitled per the respective medal rolls (ref WO 100/182 (QSA) compiled and signed 'In The Field' at Greylingstad, Transvaal, South Africa, on 15 August 1901, and WO 100/329 (KSA) compiled and signed at Sanderton, South Africa, on 25 April 1903, by which time the recipient is notated as having been 'Discharged Time Expired' ) Hugh Lamont, was a native of the parish of Barony, Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland, where he was born circa 1864. By 'Trade' a 'Moulder', he attested for service with the British Army at Glasgow on 3 August 1885. At time of enlistment he cited prior military service as member of the 3rd 'Militia' Battalion Scottish Rifles. His next of kin, headed by his father Francis Lamont. mother ands 3 x siblings resided at 7 Muirhead Street, Glasgow. Hugh served with 2nd Battalion Scottish Rifles in South Africa between 20 February 1900 to 10 August 1902, a total of 2 years 172 days on active campaign service. Hugh was never promoted during his service, and took his final discharge from the British Army on 11 August 1902 Note: The recipients service papers confirming above details are extant and available at The National Archives Condition: About EF

A 'Casualty' campaign & long service medal group of 5 to a 'Jock' who served pre-war in the infamous British 'Colonial Penal Colony' of Port Blair, Andaman & Nicobar Islands: Sergeant Stephen Mathieson, 1st Battalion Royal Scots Fusiliers - QSA. Silver 'Transvaal' 'SA 1901' 'SA 1902' (6318 Pte. S. Mathieson. Rl. Scots Fus.) - 1914 Star. With contemporary dated clasp (6318 Pte. S. Mathieson. 1/R. Sc. Fus.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (6318 Pte. S. Mathieson. R. S. Fus.) - Interallied Victory Medal (6318 Pte. S. Mathieson. R. S. Fus.) - Military LS&GC Medal. GV first issue (6318 Pte A.Cpl - S. Mathieson. R. Sc. Fus.) lmportant: The recipient is confirmed as being twice 'Wounded-in-Action' in France & Flanders during the Great War, as under; - 03/03/1915: Gunshot & Shrapnel Wounds (GSW), to left side - 20/05/1918: Gassed Note: All medals verified as entitled per the respective sources cited below; - QSA Medal and 3 x clasps: Ref WO 100/180 - 1914 Star & dated clasp: Ref WO 329/2442 - BWM & Victory medals: Ref WO 329/990 - LS&GC Medal: Ref AO of September 1920 (Service papers refer) Stephen Mathieson is shown in both his Medal Index Card and the respective 1914 Star medal roll confirm as being entitled to and issued with the dated clasp and roses for the 1914 Star Stephen Mathieson, son of Margaret Mathieson (his notified next of kin who resided at, 10 Reid Square, off Russel Street, Ayre), was a native of the parish of Newton, Ayr, Scotland, where he was born circa 1881. James, enlisted in the British Army, at Ayr, Scotland on 18 September 1899, at which time he claimed to be 18 years & 5 months of age, and described himself as a 'Farm Labourer'. Prior to enlistment he had been serving as a volunteer with 3rd Battalion Royal Scots Fusiliers, and after his enlistment he was sent to the regimental depot of the Royal Scots Fusiliers, where, after completing his training, he was posted to 2nd Battalion Royal Scots Fusiliers, with which battalion he served in the South African War. Stephen was subsequently transferred to the 1st Battalion Royal Scots Fusiliers on 21 February 1903. While serving at the the British colonial penal colony of Port Blair, he re-engaged with the Royal Scots Fusiliers to complete 21 years service with 'The Colours' (the recipients service papers refer) During his 'First period' of service with the Royal Scots Fusiliers, Stephen served as under; - Home: 18/09/1899-30/07/1901 - South Africa: 31/01/1901-16/02/1903 - Home: 17/02/1903-03/02/1904 - India (Inc Burma): 04/02/1904-09/10/1910 - South Africa: 10/10/1910-30/03/1912 - Home: 31/03/1912-01/04/1912 While serving in the East Indies (India & Burma), Stephen is confirmed as having served with the detachment of 1/RSF, that was posted from the battalion - then stationed in Rangoon, Burma - to the remote Andaman & Nicobar Islands in the Indian Ocean, where it provided security for the infamous British colonial prison colony located at Port Blair (in the years following the Indian Mutiny through to the Great War, a detachment of British infantry was rotated from the garrisons in British India, for service in Port Blair). The islands were referred to in India as the 'Kali Pani' or 'Black Waters' - a foreboding destination for any Indian unlucky to find himself incarcerated in the penal colony at Port Blair. At Port Blair, the detachment from 1/Royal Scots Fusiliers provided troops to guard the main prison, the imposing 'Cellular Jail', (purpose built and opened in 1906) where the convicts were mostly political subversive?s and early Indian freedom fighters Inspite of extending his terms of engagement at Port Blair in 1910 to complete 21 years service, on return to the United Kingdom, Stephen took a 'Free' discharge from the British Army on 1 April 1912 - and was placed on the Army Reserve 'Section D', at which time his 'character' was described as having been 'Exemplary' The recipients extant service papers (held at The National Archives in the 'Burnt Series') show his service between 1913-1918, as under; - Home (Section D Reserve): 03/01/1913-04/08/1914 - Home (Mobilized): 05/08/1914 - Home: 06/08/1914. Posted 3/RSF - Home: 30/08/2014. Posted 1/RSF - British Expeditionary Force France: 30/08/1914-06/03/1915 (1/RSF) - Home: 07/03/1915-17/03/2018 - British Expeditionary Force France: 18/03/1914-26/05/1918 (1/RSF) Although his service record shows service with the B.E.F from 30 August 1914, he is recorded on his Medal Index Card & the respective 1914 Star Medal Roll as having first entering theatre of war 'France' on 8 September 1914! Whatever the real date, he is confirmed beyond any dount as serving under fire early after the start of the Great War - and being both entitled and awarded a dated clasp to his 1914 Star. In March 1920, the recipient was residing at 37 Mill Street, Ayr, Scotland (service papers refer), and was in receipt of a service disability pension of 11 Shillings & 4 Pennies per week (he suffered 20% disability from the effects of being wounded (GSW & Gas attack)) A very large set of the recipient?s service papers are extant and held in the 'Burnt Series' at The National Archives The medals mounted in the swing style, suspended from contemporary silk ribands, and and as-worn by the recipient. The mounting bar retaining a long-hinged pin and clasp fittings A fine Great War medal group to a 1915 casualty, who had the misfortune to later be a casualty of a 'Gas Attack' during his second period of active service on the Western Front in 1918 Condition: Silver medals toned about GVF

A 'Cavalryman's' multi-campaign medal pair: Corporal A.J. Healy, Queen's Dragoon Guards, late King's Dragoon Guards - GSMedal 1918. EIIR issue with clasp 'Malaya' (23391515 Tpr. A. J. Healy, KDG.) - GSM 1962. With clasps 'Borneo' 'South Arabia' (23391515 L/Cpl. A. J. Healy, QDG.) Note: The upper clasp on the GSM 1962 is attached by rivets The recipient served as a Private and later Lance Corporal with the King's Dragoon Guards, then the Queen's Dragoon Guards, cavalry (now armoured) regiments of the British Army Condition: VF

A 'China Station' Naval Surgeon's Great War campaign service medal group of 3: Surgeon Lieutenant-Commander George Hayes, Royal Navy - 1914-15 Star (Surgn. G.H. Hayes, M.B., R.N.) - British War Medal (Surg.Lt.Cr. G.H. Hayes. R.N.) - Interallied Victory Medal (Surg.Lt.Cr. G.H. Hayes. R.N.) Important: All medals confirmed as entitled per the respective medal roll (ref ADM 171/90) wherein it is shown that Surgeon Lieutenant-Commander Hayes was issued his campaign medal at H.M.S. Tamar, the Royal Navy depot at Hong Kong Note: A previous vendor of the medals reported that Surgeon Lieutenant-Commander Hayes also served for a period as an officer aboard the China Station river gunboat H.M.S. Bee The medals mounted in the swing-style and as-worn by the recipient. The watered silk weave ribands (that for the 1914-15 Star frayed) suspended from a medal mounting brooch bar that retains its original long hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: GVF

A 'Chindit' veterans multi-campaign medal group of 8: Corporal James Israel Pilcher, Duke of Wellington's Regiment late West Yorkshire Regiment - The 1939-45 Star - The Burma Star - Defence Medal - War Medal - Korea Medal (22527513 Cpl. J. Pilcher. D.W.R.) - United Nations: Service Medal with clasp 'Korea' - General Service Medal 1918. EIIR 'Cyprus' (22527513 Pte. J. Pilcher. D.W.R.) - Efficiency Medal. GVI first type 'Territorial' (46166744 Pte. J. I. Pilcher. W. Yorks.) Note: The reverse only of EM suspension bar has a soft solder repair Chindit: 2nd Battalion D.W.R. was a Special Forces 'Chindit' battalion which as part of 23rd Brigade (Long Range Pentration Brigade) it formed Columns 33rd and 76th Columns formed for the Second Chindit Expedition. The 'Duke's' columns subsequently deployed operationally during the relief of Imphal and Kohima Testimonial: During his war service with 2/D.W.R., in addition to earning a Burma Star, his service testimonial included the below remark; Quote, "Whilst in action in Burma he proved himself to be exceedingly courageous and most reliable" Unquote. James Israel Pilcher, the son of Maurice John Pilcher (who served as a Sapper in 707 General Construction Company Royal Engineers, during the Second World War and whose death is commemorated by the CWGC at Bradford (Bowling) Cemetery, having died on 13 August 1941) was a native of Wapping, Bradford, Yorkshire, England, where he was born on 24 April 1920. His residence address in Bradford, being shown as 170 Ripon Street James Pilcher enlisted for the Territorial Army at Bradford on 10 August 1939, at which time he was posted to 2/6th Battalion Duke of Wellington's Regiment. He first deployed on active overseas service when he proceeded to France with 2/6 D.W.R. on 28 April 1940, to join the British Expeditionary Force. Wounded: Private Pilcher was evacuated from Le Havre on 17/18 June 1940 - during which period he is confirmed as having been 'Wounded' by GSW to his right index finger on 17 June 1940 James Pilcher, next served overseas in India (Burma) with 2nd Battalion Duke of Wellington's Regiment throughout the period 17 March 1942 to 2 January 1945 - and was subsequently transferred to 2/ West Yorkshire Regiment from 3 January 1945. He returned to the United on 10 November 1945 James Pilcher re-enlisted in the British Army on 25 June 1947, when he joined the Regular Army on a Short Service Engagment, being posted back to his old regiment the Duke of Wellington's Regiment, with which he subsequently served in the Korean War and during the Cyprus Emergency. The medals mounted in the swing-style and as-worn by the recipient. The medals suspended on silk ribands and the mounting bar retaining the original long hinged pin and clasp fittings Sold together with some copied sets of service papers confirming all the Second World War era medals and both of the recipients army numbers and units served, through to his re-enlistment in 1946 Condition: EM with repaired suspender otherwise GVF

A 'City of Leicester' Great War and long service St John Ambulance Brigade group of 3: Superintendent Harry Leeson, (Park Vale) Division No 3. District. St John Ambulance Brigade - Order of St. John. Serving Brother. Silver, gilt & enamel breast badge - St John Service Medal (2625 Supt. H. Leeson Park Vale Div No. 3 Dist. SJAB 1922) - Order of St John. Great War Volunteer Service Badge'Leicester' scroll. Numberd 310 Important: Superintendent Harry Leeson, was awarded the Serving Brother insignia of the Order of St John in 1933, his award being published in the London Gazette issue of 3rd January 1933 The Leicester Daily Post issue of 14 December 1918, contained the below following article pertaining to the recipient; Quote, St. John Ambulance Brigade Annual Meeting of Park Vale Division Mr A. W. Faire, on the Value of Ambulance Work The 12th Annual Meeting of the Park Vale Division of the St. John Ambulance Brigade was held at Asfordby-street Adult School on Thursday night. Supt H. Leeson presided, supported by Mr. A. W. Faire, County Director, Corp Supd. L. L. King, and officers of the brigade. One very interesting item of the evening's proceedings was the presentation of a beautifiully-chased silver cigarette case made to Supt. Leeson by Sergt. Bailey, on behalf of the old and new members of the Park Vale Division. Supt. Leeson, evidently greatly surprised and much moved at this token of the loyalty of his pupils, expressed his heartfelt thanks for the handsome gift made to him. Mr. A. W. Faire, in presenting certificates to the new members, emphasised the importance of ambulance work, and strongly urged the men to keep up their practise and regularly attend the ambulance classes. Although it seemed strange to say at such a time as this that ambulance work was just in its infancy; yet this was no doubt the case as the Home Office was already issuing instructions that a qualified ambulance man or woman should be installed in every factory. He stated for his own part that he was ambitious that the town of Leicester should take a front rank in ambulance work. He spoke in very high terms of the excellent services rendered to the ambulance cause by Supt. H. Leeson. He had to thank him in a personal way, as it was through Supt. Leeson, that he himself first took an interest in ambulance work and who coached him for his examination. He hoped that he might have the assistance of Supt. Leeson, in forming a women's class in that district, and if he could count on that he was assured that the class would be as large a success as the Park Vale Division itself. Corp Supt. King stated that he was pleased to be able to endorse the remarks made by the County Director, in reference to the valuable services of Supt. Leeson. A hearty vote of thanks was accorded the following ladies and gentlemen, who provided the musical items for the evening's entertainment: Misses, E. Holt, W. Holt and Adkins; Messrs, F. Radford, G. W. Lant, Geo. Wood, and A. Freeston; and Madame E. Wood (accompanist) Unquote. Harry Leeson, son of Leeson, was a native of Leicester, England, where he was born on 11 May 1868. During his long working life, Harrty was employed in the 'Shoe and Boot Trade' in Leciester, in which he held several supervisory appointments. In 1891, he married Catherine Selina Wood, and the couple raised five children together, that included 3 x daughters (Edith Viola Leeson, 1894; Ida Evleyn Leeson, 1896; Doris Kate Leeson, 1897) and 2 x sons (Sydney Leeson, 1892; Cyril Leeson, 1892). Harry Leeson and his family resided at the below following addresses between 1901 - 1962 - From circa 1901: 73 Prospect Hill, Leicester - From circa 1911: 67 Constance Road, Leicester As a long serving member of the St John Ambulance Brigade, Harry Leeson, was officer in command of the St. John Ambulance Brigade, Park Vale Division, Leicester, in which he held the appointment of Superintendent. Harry Leeson died at his home in Leciester, England, on 27 September 1962, at which time he was 94 years of age A desirable 'Leicester' Great War era local history medal group including a scarce - numbered - St John Ambulance 'Leicester' War Service badge Condition: GVF

A 'Colonial Police' B.E.M. group of 7: Police Lieutenant T.S. Dyson, B.E.M., Federation of Malaya Police, late Palestine Police - British Empire Medal. Civil Division. EIIR issue (Tom Stanley Dyson) - GSM 1918. 'Pal', 'Pal 45-48' 'Malaya' (1011 B/Const T.S. Dyson, Palestine Police) - 1939-45 Star - Africa Star - Defence Medal - War Medal - Colonial Police LSGC & bar (199 European Sgt Tom S. Dyson, Fed Malaya Police) The group mounted swing style from contemporary ribands, presumably as worn. Tom Stanley Dyson was born in Halifax, England, in September 1911. He enlisted for the Palestine Police on 14/10/31, and was a Sergeant at the time of his retirement from the Palestine Police in 1948. Subsequently the recipient enlisted in the Federation of Malaya Police, in which force he served in the Johore Contingent where he latterly held the rank of Police Lieutenant. His further service bar to the CPLSM was published in the Federation of Malaya Government Gazette on 26/12/1957. The award of the BEM was published in the Supplement to the London Gazette dated 2/6/1962, where he is shown as being 'lately Police Lieutenant, Royal Federation of Malaya Police'. Note: The presence of the WW2 campaign stars suggest service in the armed forces circa 1939-43. With various copied research including 'Gazette' entries for the BEM and bar to the Colonial Police Long Service & Good Conduct Medal. Condition: EF

A 'Colonial Service' campaign pair: Corporal T.J. Bowen, Royal Army Medical Corps - GSM 1918. EIIR with clasp 'Malaya' (23068915 Cpl. T.J. Bowen R.A.M.C.) - AGS Medal 1902. With clasp 'Kenya' (23068915 Cpl. T.J. Bowen R.A.M.C.) Condition: The AGS with scratch on obverse otherwise VF

A 'Commended' Liverpool City Police Special Constable's medal pair: Sergeant George White, 'A' Division, Liverpool City Police (Special Constabulary) - War Medal - EIIR Special Constabulary LSM (George White) The recipient - an 'Undertaker' by profession - was promoted to Sergeant and received a Commendation from the Chief Constable for the services he rendered at the scene of the crashed airliner - the worst civil aviation disaster recorded at Liverpool Airport An accompanying un-referenced sheet of notes state; Quote, At 10 minutes past six on the evening of 20th July, 1965, a Cambrian Airliner took off from Speke Airport (Now the John Lennon Airport) and almost immediately crashed into the Mothack Chemical Plant near Woodend Avenue and Speke Boulevard. The Pilot and Co Pilot were killed as were two female factory workers. Others were feared dead or trapped in the debris, this proved not to be case as other workers had left shortly before the tragedy. The Police and Fire Service were quickly on the scene and commenced rescue operations. It was soon realised that the accident had caused fatalities and several officers were overcome by the situation but continued in their duties. The call went out for assistance and Special Constable George White was sent from the City's 'A' 'Division. George was an Undertaker by calling and offered his expert knowledge to the Senior Officers of the Police and Fore Service. Special Constable White then worked throughout the night recovering and dealing with the victims. For his actions George was promoted to Special Sergeant and Commended by the Chief Constable and Promoted to Sergeant. Unquote. Sold together with official named card box of issue for the SCLSM this named '6. Liverpool George White' Medals are mounted in the swing-style, and as-worn. The mounting bar retaining the original hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: EF

A 'commissioned from the rank' Scottish officer's Victorian and Great War medal group of 5: Captain Joseph Logan, 2nd Battalion Highland Light Infantry - IGS 1895. Victorian 'Punjab Frontier 1897-98' (No 5817. Pte. J. Logan. 2. High: L.I.) - 1914-15 Star (2.Lieut. J. Logan. High. L. I.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (2. Lieut. J. Logan.) - Interalled Victory Medal (2. Lieut. J. Logan.) - Military LS & GC Medal. GV ist issue (5817 C.Sjt: J. Logan. H.L.I) Note: All the medals and clasp confirmed as entitled per the respective medal roll for the IGS 1895 (ref WO 100/89), the recipients Medal Index Card, and the regimental journal The HLI Chronicle issue of July 1913, page 119, which had the below notice; Quote, "5817 Col-Sergt. J. Logan, awarded the Long Service and Good Conduct Medal (with gratuity) 1st April, 1913." Unquote. Important: Captain Joseph Logan is confirmed by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission as having died on 21 April 1918 - at the Yorkhill Military Hospital, Glasgow - and is buried at Hamilton (Bent) Cemetery, Hamilton, Lanarkshire, Scotland Joseph Logan, the son of James Logan was a native of Dundee, Scotland, where he was born circa 1876. Prior to enlisting in the British Army, Joseph was employed as a Jute Mill Worker in the City of Dundee, the 1891 Census for Scotland recording him then as residing at 166 Hilltown, Dundee. It is recorded that Joseph commenced his long Military career in 1892, firstly enlisting in his local Militia battalion, 3rd Battalion Royal Highlanders at Dundee, on 2 June 1893, at the age of 17 years and 6 months. He served with the 3rd Royal Highlanders through to 22 September 1893, at which time he enlisted as a regular soldier in the British Army, being posted initially to the Royal Scots. Joseph qualified for his Long Service and Good Conduct Medal sometime prior to 30 August 1914, as on this latter date Colour Sergeant Joseph Logan was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in the Highland Light Infantry. 2nd Lieutenant Joseph Logan first entered theatre of war 'France' on 29 November 1914. By the time of his death at Yorkhill Military Hospital, Glasgow, on 21 April 1918, Joseph was holding the rank of Captain. He left a widow Isabella Hunter Tuton Logan, who applied for his 1914-15 Star on 7 January 1919, at which time she gave her address as 15 Hope Street, Hamilton, Scotland The below following obituary to Captain Logan was published in the regimental journal The HLI Chronicle, page 85 of the July 1918 issue; Quote, "The Late Captain Logan. -- The funeral took place on Wednesday afternoon, April 24th, from Oakbank, Windmill Roaad, to Hamilton Cemetery, of Captain and Adjutant Joseph Logan, who had died in Yorkhill War Hospital on the previous Sunday. Captain Logan joined the H.L.I. in 1893, and was in the ranks till the outbreak of the present war, being awarded a commission in August, 1914. He served overseas with the Expeditionary Force, and was invalided home, when he was appointed Captain and Adjutant of the 2nd Glasgow Volunteers, which Battalion he had been largely instrumental in forming. He was a popular officer, and was well like by all ranks. The funeral on Wednesday was with full military honours, a gun carriage and pipe band being sent from Mayhill Barracks. Among those present were the Colonel and Officers of the Glasgow Volunteer Battalion; Majors Hamilton and Taylor, M.C. of the Depot; and parties representative of the Depot H.L.I. and of a Reserve Battalion of the Regiment." Unquote. Condition: Medal toned. IGS 1895 is VF, the others GVF

A 'Control Commission Germany' M.B.E. pair: Regimental Sergeant Major James Milne M.B.E., Royal Corps of Signals - Member Order of the British Empire (Military). Second type breast badge - Efficiency Medal. GVI type II 'Territorial' (3587439 W.O.Cl.1. J. Milne (M.B.E.) R.Sigs) The award of the M.B.E. was published in the London Gazette of 12 June 1947 . The official recommendation states; Quote, Has been Chief Clerk of Legal Division since 8 Oct 44 and has seen the Division through all the planning stages. His work has been outstanding over a long period and has gone far beyond the normal duties of a Chief Clerk. Has worked very long hours late at night and every Sunday and owing to shortage of staff has performed with ability duties usually falling to a Staff Captain. He has gained the respect of all senior officers and of his juniors and his never failing courtesy, calmness and energy have been an example to all. I have rarely met such whole-hearted devotion to duty and personal charm and integrity. Mr . Milne will be called back to the Army in the near future after 2 1/2 years' splendi service with C.C.G. I rate him as Priority 1 for an award to Military personnel in this Division Unquote. The recommendation was recommended by the Director Headquarters Branch, Legal Division, and approved by Major-General Chief Administrative Officer. Control Commission Germany Note: The EM with official corrections to one digit of number and 2 letters of post nominals Condition: GVF

A 'Decorated' Naval Medical Volunteers campaign & long service medal group of 5: Leading Sick Berth Attendent Arthur Cottam, Royal Naval Auxiliary Sick Berth Reserve & Thornley / Chorley Divisions St.John Ambulance Brigade - Order of St.John of Jerusalem. 'Serving Brother' breast badge. 4th type - Defence Medal - War Medal - RN Auxiliary Sick Berth Reserve. GV 'Coinage' (X4568 A. Cottam. L.S.B.A. R.N.A.S.B.R.) - Medal Order St John. 6 bars (11375 Sgt A Cottam Thornley Div No 4 Dis SJAB 1933) Important: The Serving Brother of the Order of St.John and the R.N..A.S.B.R. medals verified as awarded per below sources; - Order of St.John of Jerusalem: London Gazette issue of 29 June 1948 - Royal Naval Auxiliary Sick Berth Reserve Medal: Issued 5/11/1934 'Chorley Div' S.J.A.B. The medals mounted in the swing style and as-worn by the recipient. The medal mounting bar retaining the original long hinged pin and clasp fittings. Condition: VF

A 'Delhi Spearman's' campaign and long service medal group of 3 : Squadron Quartermaster Sergeant William Arthur Humphrey, 9th Lancers - Afghanistan Medal 1880. 'Kandahar '(1992. Pte. W. Humphrey. 9th Lancers) - Kabul to Kandahar Star 1880 (1992 Private W. Humphrey 9th Lancers) - Military LS&GC. Victoria issue (1992. S:Q:M: Sgt. W. A. Humphry. 9/Lancers) Important: All three medals and clasp are endorsed in the recipients extant service papers that are held and accessible at The National Archives, and as confirmed per below medal rolls and issue date where known; - Afghan Medal and clasp (ref WO 100/51) - Military Long Service & Good Conduct Medal: Issue date 19 September 1897 William Arthur Humphrey, the son of Richard Humphrey, was a native of the Parish of Buckham, Reigate, Surrey, England, where he was born circa 1859. A ?Butcher? by trade, he enlisted for the British Army - and service with the 9th Lancers - on 25 February 1879, at Canterbury, England. He enlisted under the alias 'George White', During his long army career, William experienced considerable overseas service, including active service during the Second Afghanistan War, as under; - India: 11 December 1879 - 25 March 1880 (105 x days) - Afghanistan: 26 March 1880 - 9 December 1880 (259 x days) - India: 10 December 1880 - 22 November 1885 (4 years 348 days) - South Africa: 26 August 1896 - 11 March 1898 (1 year 198 days) - India: 12 March 1898 - 9 July 1904 (6 years 121 days) Between his overseas posting, William married Elizabeth Clayton, at St Pauls, York, England on 2 February 1890. Elizabeth bore him two daughters while the regiment was posted on garrison duty in Ireland; Lily Mary Humphrey born Dundalk, Ireland on 15 March 1891, and Elsie Elizabeth Humphrey born at Curragh, Ireland, on 5 March 1893 William took his final discharge from the British Army at the Discharge Depot, Gosport, Hampshire, England, on 3 August 1904, at which time he was 45 years and 4 months of age, and had racked up a grand total of 25 years and 160 days service. His intended place of residence thereafter was cited to be 20 Winsham Grove, Clapham Common, London, England. At discharge his military conduct was described as having been 'Exemplary' and; Quote, A thoroughly honest and trustworthy N.C.O. and recommended for any position of trust Unquote. The recipients service papers are extant and are accessible from The National Archives Condition: Afghan medal GF, others VF and better

A 'Desert Sands' French Colonial Campaign pair for Sahara & Morocco Service The mounted pair comprises; - Colonial Medal Medaille Coloniale: 1st type. With clasp 'Sahara' - Morocco Campaign Medal. With clasps Maroc' & 'Casablanca' The medals suspended from original silk ribands, and as-worn on a rod mounting, or 'Boule' in the traditional French style The Colonial Medal is a first type official 'Premier' type Paris Mint medal (30mm) with double-sided wreath suspension. This with 'Sanglier' poincon (silver hallmark) mark(s) on wreath suspension The clasp is of the type made by Paris maker 'Arthus Bertrand' with makers marks indented on face of silver clasp Medal with official Paris Mint 'Corucopia' logo and word 'Argent' (silver) indented on the rim Sahara: The clasp was instituted on 26 September 1900, and was awarded for numerous qualifying campaigns across the 'Sahara Desert' region between 1880-1936 The 'Sahara' clasp, most closely resonates with the classic 'Beau Geste' images of the French Foreign Legion, or La Legion Etrangere - and other specialist 'Desert Corps' - that participated in numerous desert campaigns across the 'Maghreb' The Morocco Medal with bth silver clasps being of the official ornate Paris Mint 'Oriental' type The Morocco Medal with Paris Mint 'Cornucopia' logo and numeral '1' marks on reverse field A superb looking French campaign medal pair for 'Desert Campaigning' in the Sahara, and service in Morocco Condition: GVF

A 'Diehard' N.C.O..'s 'First to Serve' Korean War campaign medal pair with companion miniature medals: Corporal A. Wright, 1st Battalion Middlesex Regiment - Korea Medal (22264877 Cpl. A. Wright. MX.) - United Nations: Service Medal with clasp 'Korea' Sold together with companion pair of miniature medals Between August 1950 to April 1951, 1st Battalion Middlesex Regiment was one of the first two (the other was 1st Battalion Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders) British infantry regiments to serve in the Korean War, where it served with 27th Infantry Brigade For their services in Korea, the Middlesex Regiment thereafter carried the below battle honours on their regimental colours; - Korea 1950-51 - Naktong Bridgehead Both pairs of medals, full-size & miniature, are mounted in the swing-style and as worn by the recipient. Both mounting bars retaining their long hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: GVF

A 'Documented' Second World War Philippines service ?Luzon campaign? gallantry medal group of four: Technician 5th Grade John W. Noe, U.S. Infantry, United States Army - Bronze Star. Machine engraved ?John W. Noe?. Medal riband fitted with slot brooch - Army Good Conduct Medal. Medal riband with slot brooch - Asiatic Pacific Campaign Medal. With 2 x 'Bronze Stars', & crimp brooch - Victory Medal 1945. With crimp brooch Important: Sold together with original folded illuminated award document for the Bronze Star With Bronze Star this named to ?Technician Fifth Grade John W. Noe, 31 348 415, Infantry?, for Pacific Theater of Operations, during the Luzon Campaign?, dated 25 September 1968 Note: Recipient also entitled to award of a Philippine Liberation Medal 1945 United States Army 'Enlistment Records' show that John W. Noe was a native of Vermont, USA, where he was born circa 1911. John was a married man and residing at Hampden, Massachusetts, USA, when he enlisted for the United States Army at Somerville, Massachusetts, on 21 April 1943. At enlistment he was given the rank of Private and the Army Serial Number 31348415. Prior to enlistment he had been employed as an unskilled worker in machine shops and related occupations. Condition: About EF

A 'Doube Long Service' and campaign medal group of 6: Sergeant R.J. Ellis, Royal Army Pay Corps late Royal Artillery - 1939-45 Star - Defence Medal - War Medal - GSM 1918. EIIR issue with clasp 'Malaya' (861562 Cpl. R.J. Ellis. R.A.P.C.) - Military LS&GC. GVI type II 'Regular Army' bar (861562 Sgt. R.J. Ellis. R.A.P.C.) - Efficiency Medal. GVI first type with 'Territorial' bar (861562 Gnr. R.J. Ellis. R.A.) Note: The recipients unique Army Number is from the block allocated for use by the Royal Regiment of Artillery The medals mounted in the court-style and presumably 'as-worn' by the recipient. The contemporary ribands suspended form a mounting bar that retains the original long hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: VF and better

A 'Drummers' brace of campaign medals for the Sikh Wars: Drummer Isaac Clarkson, 45th Native Infantry - Sutlej Medal 1. 'Ferozeshuhur' rev clasp 'Sobraon' (Drummer Isaac Clarkson, 45th Regt N.I.) - Punjab Medal 1849. Clasps 'Goojerat' & 'Chilianwala' (Drummer Isaac Clarkson, 45 Regt N.I.) Uncommon on the market to find 'Other Ranks' pre Mutiny campaign pairs to those serving in any of the 'Native' regiments of the Bengal Army. The recipient would have been a Eurasian or Native Christian - the musicians and bands being recruited from those classes Condition: Edge nicks and contact wear otherwise the pair about GF

A 'Drummers' North West Frontier / South Africa casualty pair: Drummer / Private D. Smeaton, 2nd Battalion Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders - IGS 1895. 'PF 1897-98' (4031 Drumr D. Smeaton, 2nd Bn Arg & Suth'd Highrs) - QSA Medal. With clasp 'Modder River' (4031 Pte. D. Smeaton, A & S Highrs:) Private Smeaton is confirmed as having been 'Wounded-in-Action' at Modder River on 28 November 1899 A copy of the respective entry page from the published South African Field Force Casualty Roll will accompany the medals Both medals equally dark toned Condition: Minor edge and clasp bruising on IGS otherwise VF

A 'Dubliner's' Indian Army 'Killed-in-Action' campaign group of 3: Lieutenant John Gilbert Byrne, 37th Dogras, Indian Army - 1914-15 Star (Lt. J.G. Byrne. 37-Dogras.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (Lieut. J.G. Byrne.) - Interallied Victory Medal (Lieut. J.G. Byrne.) Important: Lieutenant John Gilbert Byrne is confirmed as being 'Killed-in-Action' on 21 January 1916, at 'Hanna', Mesopotamia (in present day Iraq) during the desparate and ultimately ill-fated attempt by the British to relieve the besieged British-Indian garrison at Kut-al-Amara Note: During the assault on the Um-al-Hanna defile, the 37th Dogras sustained such withering losses, that after the battle the remnants of the 37th Dogras were merged with those of the 41st Dogras, to form, for a time, a composite battalion '37/41 Dogras'. At 'Hanna', both of the Dogra Battalions - then - un-linked - fought together for the first time in their history, with each Dogra battalion further sharing the rare distinction of having members of their respective units decorated with the Victoria Cross for acts of supreme 'life-saving' gallantry, at the El Orah ruins near Hanna. Canadian born Captain John Alexander Sinton, Indian Medical Service, and the Regimental Medical Officer of the 37th Dogras, was twice wounded (in each arm) while tending to the wounded, while Lance Naik Lala of the 41 Dogras received his award for saving the lives of two wounded British Officers during the same action John Gilbert Byrne, born in Ireland in 1892. He was the son of John Peter Byrne (Resident Magistrate), and Margaret Mary Byrne, of Beauparc, Monkstown, Co. Dublin, and was 23 years of age at the time of his death. A pre war regular officer of the Indian Army, John was commissioned 2nd Lieutenant and posted to the 37th Dogras of the Indian Army, effective 3 December 1912 (LG 8 April 1913 refers), and he was subsequently promoted Lieutenant on 12 January 1914 (LG of 13 January 1914 refers). The Dogras disembarked in Mesopotamia in December 1915, and as a unit of 35th Indian Infantry Brigade had been heavily enaged at the battle of Sheikh Sa'ad prior to the assault of the Turkish positions at the Um-al-Hanna defile Condition: GVF

A 'Fall of Java, Netherlands East Indies' FEPOW group of 4: Sergeant Edward Arthur Leonard Connelley, Special Constabulary late Royal Army Service Corps attached 77th Heavy Anti-Aircraft Regiment, Royal Artillery - 1939-45 Star - Pacific Star - Defence Medal - War Medal - Special Constabulary Medal. GVI type II & 'Long Service 1958' bar (Sergt. A.L. Connelley.) Important: Edward Arthur Leonard Connelley was born on 15 July 1910. At the time of his enlistment in June, 1941, he was residing at 182, Wightman Road, Harringay, London. He is confirmed as having been captured at Java, Netherlands East Indies on 9 March 1942, at which time he was attached to the 77th Heavy Anti-Aircraft Regiment, Royal Artillery, which unit had embarked from the United Kingdom 6 December 1941, and subsequently diverted to Java, where it arrived on 3 February 1942, the regimental headquarters being captured there on 12 March 1942. During his incarceration as a FEPOW he was stationed variously at the following camps; - Tanjong Priok (Port Area of Jakarta): From 28 March 1942 - Changi (Singapore): From 25 September 1942 - Kuching (Borneo): From 13 October 1942 The medals mounted in the swing-style and 'as-worn' by the recipient. The contemporary silk ribands suspended from a mounting bar that retains the original long hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: GVF

A 'Far East Prisoner of War' campaign and long service group of 5: Squadron Quarter Master Sergeant Quenton F. Clayton, Royal Signals - 1939-45 Star - Pacific Star - Defence Medal - War Medal - Military LS&GC Medal. EIIR 'Regular Army' (2326673 S.Q.M.S. Q.F. Clayton. R. Sigs.) Sold together with; - Recipients gilding metal EIIR S.Q.M.S. sleeve rank badge - Large bullion and embroidered sleeve rank crown from No 1 dress uniform - Staybrite Royal Signals cap badge with backing plate - Pin-back medal riband bar The badges both original with all original fittings as issued Important: 2326673 Signalman Quenton F. Clayton is confirmed as having been a Far East Prisoner of War basis his capture at Singapore on 15 February 1942 The medals mounted in the swing-style and as-worn by the recipient. The mounting bar retaining the original long hinged pin and casp fitting Condition: GVF

A 'Feniscowles' cavalryman casualty and 'Old Contemptible' Great War 1914 Star medal trio with brass 1914 Christmas Box: Private Frederick Farrer, 20th Hussars - 1914 Star. No clasp (8678 L.Cpl F. Farrer. 20/Hrs.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (8678 Pte. F. Farrer. 20-Hrs.) - Interallied Victory Medal (8678 Pte. F. Farrer. 20-Hrs.) Note: The medals all fitted with original long length silk 'moire' ribands Important: Recipient confirmed 'Wounded-in-Action' in France on 27 November 1917 Sold together with Princess Mary's 1914 Christmas Tin, and 'Xmas Card' and named card cover lid from box in which the Great War medals were sent - these latter as found All medals verified per the respective medal rolls as under; - 1914 Star (Ref WO 329/16) - British War & Victory Medals (Ref WO 329/2398) Frederick Farrer, son of Maud Farrer, was a native of Feniscowles, Blackburn, Lancashire, England, where he was born 29 September 1894. The 1911 Census for England and Wales shows Frderick as a 'Warehouse Lad' working in the cotton manufacturing industry, and at the time residing with his mother and 3 x sibling brothers at the family home at 92 Riley Street, Balckburn, Lancashire. Frederick - later recorded as a 'Draper' by trade - first enlisted in the British Army on 26 April 1914. Frederic, together with his regiment the 20th Hussars, first entered theatre of war 'France' on 16 August 1914, and remained in theatre until November 1914. He returned to France on 1915, remaining until 10 December 1917. During his second period of active service in France, Private Farrer was 'Wounded-in-Action' on 27 November 1917 (his entry in the post-war Royal Tank Corps Description Record Book refers). Initially taking his discharge on 22 June 1918, post-war Frederick subsequently re-enlisted in the British Army at Preston, Lancashire, on 23 July 1919. He took his final discharge from the British Army at York,England, on 15 January 1920, at which time his character was described as 'Good' and his intended place of residence being, 53 Top Bank, Blackburn, Lancashire. Condition: GVF

A 'Fighting Irish' Egypt 1882 campaign and long service medal group of 3: Private Edward Mulderig, 2nd Battalion Royal Irish Regiment - Egypt & Soudan Medal 1882. With clasp 'Tel-el-Kebir' (*** Pte. E. Mulderig. 2/* ** R) - Military LS&GC. Victorian issue (548 Pte E. Mulderig. R. Irish Regt) - Egypt: Khedives Egypt Star. Obverse dated '1882' Note: All medals and clasp confirmed as entitled per the recipients extant service papers (held and accessible at The National Archives) and other authorities as under; - Egypt Medal & clasp: Egypt 1882 medal roll 2nd Battalion Royal Irish Regiment (ref WO 100/57) - Long Service & Good Conduct Medal: Army Order 156 of 1900 - Khedives Star: Khedives Star 1882 medal roll 2nd Battalion Royal Irish Regiment (ref WO 100/57) Edward Muldrig, was a native of native of the Parish of Kilmoreoy, Ballina, Co. Sligo, Ireland, where he was born circa 1861 (the 1911 Cenus for Ireland gives his birth year as 1863). By trade a 'Labourer', Edward claimed to be 20 years and 6 months of age, when he attested for service with the British Army at Sligo, Ireland, on 27 March 1882. On enlistment he was posted to the Royal Irish Regiment, and joined the 2nd Battalion Royal Irish Regiment at Chatham, England, on 6 April 1882. Edward was destined to remain to remain with 2/Royal Irish for the entire length of his military career. Edward took his final discharge from the British Army on 6 July 1909, at which time his 'Conduct & Character' was described as having been 'Exemplary', albeit he had never been promoted throughout his service. In total he served 27 years and 102 days with 'The Colours'. He had served overseas as under; - Egypt: 192 days (11 Aug 1882 - 18 Feb 1883) - Malta: 99 days (19 Feb 1883 - 28 May 1883) - India: 1 year & 6 days (11 Sep 1883 - 16 Sep 1884) After discharge from the British Army, Edward returned to Ireland, where the 1911 National Census records him described as a 'Labourer Army Pensioner' residing at River Street, Clonmel, Tipperary, where he lived with his wife Nora (Honora), and their four children (3 x daughters and 1 x son) Condition: Egypt medal contact marks & edge wear to rim F others about VF

A 'Fighting Irish' Gunner's Second World War and Long Service group of 5: Gunner Thomas McKinley, Royal Regiment of Artillery - The 1939-1945 Star - The Italy Star - Defence Medal - War Medal - Military LS&GC Medal. GVI type I. 'Regular Army' bar (060338 Gnr. T. Mc Kinley. R.A.) Thomas McKinley was a native of, Durrow Abbey, Tullemore, Kings County (Offaly), Ireland, where he was born on, 7 June 1907. Thomas McKinley's father was employed as a 'Chauffeur', and by faith the family were members of the 'Anglican' Church of Ireland. Prior to 1913, Thomas, and siblings Robert (brother) and Madge (sister) were pupils at Acontagh National School, King's County, Ireland, at which time they were residing in Durrow, King's County. From 10 February 1913, Thomas, later attended Castle Bernard National School, by which time the family had relocated to Kinnitty, Kings County, Ireland Described as a 'Farm Labourer', in 1922, Thomas travelled to Armagh, Northern Ireland, where he enlisted in the British Army on 6 April 1925. At the time of his enlistement he was posted to the Royal Regiment of Artillery, which regiment he served throughout his subsequernt 22 years service with the British Army. He was posted to the 'Special List' on 30 July 1942, and is recorded as having retired to pension from the British Arny on, 9 July 1947 On retirement Thomas gave his forwarding address as the post-code NE 52 for the Newcastle area in the North East England Note: The above biographical and service details were extrapolated from the Royal Artillery 'Atttestation' records, and Irish genealogical resources The medals are professionally court-mounted by 'Spink Of London', and as-worn by the recipient. The reverse of the mounting pad retaining the original long hinged stout-pin and clasp fittings, together with 'Spink' label attached A fine long service 'Fighting Irish' group to an Irish Gunner of the Royal Artillery. Condition: About GVF

A 'First to Jump' - Battle of Arnhem - 'Pathfinder' campaign & long service group of 6: Staff Sergeant Anthony Charles Pardoe, late Rhodesian Army, Royal Army Pay Corps, 21st Independent Parachute Company, Army Air Corps & Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders - Rhodesia: General Service Medal (2276 WO1. A. C. Pardoe) - The 1939-1945 Star - The France & Germany Star - Defence Medal - War Medal - Military LS&GC. EIIR issue 'Regualr Army' bar (2944785 Sgt. A. C. Pardoe. R.A.P.C.) Note: RGSM with edge prepared prior to being officially impressed. L.S.G.C. with official corrections to recipients army number Anthony Charles Pardoe, was a native of, Romford, Essex, England, where he was born on 20 June 1920. Anthony attested for the Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders on 19 April 1939, receiving the unique army number 2944785 (from the the block allocated to the Cameron Highlanders). During the Second World War, Anthony - like many other Cameron Highlanders, including General Urquhart of Arnhem fame - volunteered for service with the Special Forces of the British Army, joining the Army Air Corps. At the time of 'Operation Market Garden' he was serving as a Private with the elite, 21st Independent Parachute Company, Army Air Corps - the Airborne's 'Pathfinder' unit that 'dropped by parachute' in advance of the main attack force - and always 'First In' - to secure and mark the designated drop zones and landing strips prior to the attack force troops being dropped by parachute and landed by glider. Private Pardoe would have been amongst the first 'Paras' dropped at Arnhem on 17 September 1944. After carrying out their designated roles as 'Pathfinders', the men of 21st Independent Parachute Company, were deployed as a HQ reserve and in general 'Recce' work. The 'Pathfinders' at Arnhem were eventually trapped within the Oosterbeek perimeter along with the rest of the 1st Airborne Division - they had like all the Para units present fought courageously against ultimately overwhelming odds. Private Pardoe was reported 'Missing-in-Action' from 25 September 1944 (ref WO 417/83), his casualty status changing to being confirmed Prisoner-of-War (ref WO 417/86/1). As a Prisoner of War, Private Pardoe, was interred in Germany at Stalag 12A located at Limburg s.d. Lahn Post War, Anthony, transferring to the Royal Army Pay Corps, and was advanced to Sergeant, R.A.P.C., on 31 October 1956. He was also attached in that same year to the 1st Battalion Sierra Leone Regiment with the rank of Acting Staff Sergeant. After leaving the British Army, Anthony served with the Rhodesian Defence Force, and was with Headquarters, 3 Brigade, in June 1971 Provenance: John Prior Collection, 2002 (John Prior was President of the Orders & Medals Research Society 1981-1985) Sold together with some copied research including entry pages from respective War Office casualty lists, and a copied entry with captioned illustration of the recipient as a Warrant Officer Class I from the Rhodesian Army magazine 'Assegai ' The group mounted as-worn in the swing-style. The reverse of the mounting bar retaining the original long hinged pin and clasp fitting Condition: GVF

A 'Fleet Air Arm' campaign and long service group of 6: Air Artificer 1st Class P.G.M. Watkinson, Royal Navy late H.M.S. Seahawk - 1939-45 Star - Atlantic Star - Italy Star - Defence Medal - War Medal - Naval LS&GC Medal. EIIR issue (FX 75340 P.G.M. Watkinson A.A.1 H.M.S. Seahawk) Note: H.M.S. Seahwak is the Royal Naval Air Station Culdrose based in Cornwall, near Helston, on the Lizard Peninsula. Currently the station has three major roles: serving the Fleet Air Arm's front line Sea King and Merlin helicopter squadrons; providing search and rescue for the South West region; and training specialists for the Royal Navy The group mounted in the swing-style presumably as-worn by the recipient. The medals being suspended from contemporary ribbons. The mounting brooch retaining the long hinged pin and casp fitting Condition: VF

A 'Foreign Legion' group of 7, to 'German Legionnaire' who was in 'Reconnaissance' operations' at Dien Bien Phu, 1953: Adjutant Karl Ludwig Jestadt, 1st Regiment Legion, late 5th Medium Repair Coy Foreign Legion att'd 1st Cavalry Regt Foreign Legion The group comprises; - Cross of War T.O.E. (Croix De Guerre T.O.E.). With 2 x 'Bronze Star' citation - Cross for Military Valour (Croix De Valeur Militaire). With 1 x 'Bronze Star' citation - Combatants Cross (Croix Du Combatant) - Colonial Medal. Second issue & clasp 'Extreme Orient' - Indo-China Campaign Medal (Medaille de la Campagne D'Indochine) 1953 - Medal for Operations in North Africa. With 1 x clasp 'Algerie'. Paris Mint marks - Vietnam: Medal of Honour. 2nd Class 'Silver' Grade. Of French manufacture Sold together with a quantity of original documents & ephemera, including; - Service Record or 'Livret' with full particulars of the recipients service - Order of the Regiment' citation and notice for the Croix De Guerre TOE (Indochina 1952) - Order of the Regiment' citation and notice for the Croix De Guerre TOE (Indochina 1954) - Order of the Regiment for Vietnamese Medal of Honour 2nd Class (Indochina 1955) - Award certifcate for the Colonial medal and clasp - Typed award certificate for award of the Commemorative Medal for Indochina - Various regimental notices from Foreign Legion Commanding Officers For Indochina - Illuminated citation for Cross of Military Valour (Sidde Bel Abbes, Algeria, 1959) - Illuminated award diploma for the Medal for Operations in North Africa (Dated 1957) - Official letter of decision to retire from the French Army (dated 1963) The decorations are all confirmed per below authorities & citations (we have attempted to translate the French citations) as under; a). The award of the Croix De Guerre Des Theatres D'Operations Exterieurs Avec Etoile De Bronze, General Order 1956 dated 4 November 1952; Quote, Cited by the Order of the Regiment JESTADT (Ludwig), Sargant 5th C.M.R.L.E. 1st Regiment Abroad Officer-in-Charge, Team Leader, Troubleshooting Section. Particularly distinguished during the operations on R.C.6 in February 1952 and more recently at the operation "KANGOUROU" in May 1952 in the area of DONG.VAN. He succeeded in disregarding the danger of forcing an enemy ambush, and bringing back his vehicle thus a fine example of courage and of duty This citation is for the award of the War Cross of Theaters of Outside Operations with Bronze Star Unquote. b.) The award of the Croix De Guerre Des Thetres D'Operations Exterieurs Avec Etoile De Bronze, General Order 436 dated 10 March 1954; Quote, Citation Cited by the Order of the Regiment JESTADT - (Cal, Ludwig) - Sergeant - Mle. 43.032 - 5 C.M.R.L.E. detached to 11eme - C.M.R.M. Detached as a Mobile Artillery Repair Team Leader, has carried out numerous missions in an insecure area, under painful and dangerous conditions. Particularly noteworthy is his courage in the NINH-BINH, THAI-BINH, THANH-HOA, (North Vietnam) area from 21 October to 9 November 1953 and from 9 to 11 November 1953 at DIEN-BIEN-PHU North Vietnam). This citation is for the award of the War Cross TOE with Bronze Star Unquote c). The award of the Medaille d'Honneour du Merite Vietnamien, Order of the Regiment No 104 dated 6 July 1955; Decree of the 1st Regiment Foreign Legion Cavalry (1er Regiment Etranger de Cavalrie) Quote, Article 1 The Medal of Honor of Merit, Vietnam 2nd class is awarded to the soldiers and assimilated personnel of the Armies of the French Union hereinafter designated; JESTADT Karl, Ludwig - Marechal of the Logis-Chef - Mle.43.032 - 3 Squadron S.P. 72.04, July 6, 1955. Lieutenant Colonel de MASSIGNAC, Commanding the 1st Cavalry Foreign Regiment. Signed: MASSIGNAC Unquote d). The award of the Croix De Valeur Militaire, General Order 19 dated 13 March 1959; Quote, Decree of the 1st Regiment Foreign Legion Cavalry (1er Regiment Etranger de Cavalrie) Le Marechal-des-Logis Chief JESTADT Karl, Ludwig, 1st Regiment Abroad Head of the Military Bureau in Sidi-Bel-Abbes since September 1958, has done remarkable work with the population through day and night activities. On several occasions, the arrest of members of the rebel organization was allowed; Notably on 4 February 1959 at the edgs of the city, he personally captured a rebel, thus recovering a machine-gun and grenades This citation is for the award of the Cross of Military Valour with Bronze Star Unquote Karl Ludwig Jestadt, the son of Johann & Marie Jestadt, was a native of Dusseldorf, Germany, where he was born on 25 January 1927. By 'Trade' an 'Electrician', he enlisted in the French Foreign Legion on 13 December 1946, joining the 1st Regiment of the Foreign Legion (La Legion Etranger). Whether Karl Jestadt, had prior military service before joining 'La Legion', and in particualr whether he had served in the military forces of the defeated Third Reich is not currently known to us. Foreign Legion service records would not record such service, and of course the wearing of any Third Reich earned decorations would have been prohibited in French uniform. Be that as it may, it has been estimated that by ethnicity, as much as 50 % of the composition of the Foreign Legion regiments deployed during the Indochina War 1945-156, were of German nationality. Reference 'The Devils Guard' (Robert Elford, ) for a masterful account of the services of former Wermacht veterans who served as Legionnaires in Indochina Karl's extensive overseas service with the Legion included; - Algeria: 10/01/1947 - 06/05/1947 - Extreme Orient (Indochina): -7/05/1947 - 12/01/1956 - Algeria: 11/02/1956 - 23/02/1962 During the Indochina War, Karl, had the distinction to serve in many of the Legion's major battles, as testified by his citations. Due to his technical skills and qualifications, Karl was posted to 5th Medium Repair Company of the Foreign Legion (La 5 Compagnie Moyenne De Reparation De La Legion Etrangere - raised in theatre in July 1951), with which unit he saw extensive service in North Vietnam (Tonkin), including action along Route Coloniale 6. Sergeant Jestadt is also confirmed as having been been present during the early 'Reconnaissance' operations at 'Dien Bien Phu', between 9-11 November 1953, which pre-dates Operation Castor, the massive French Airborne Operation there of 20 November 1953 that seized and captured 'DBP' for consolidation, fortification and future battle. During the time of the early 'Reconnaissance' operations at DBP, Karl was detached and serving as the NCO 'Team Leader' with the specialist 11th Medium Maintenance Company (11eme Compagnie Moyenne De Reparation Du Materiel, raised Hanoi 1951), which unit was charged with the maintenance and recovery of L/19 reconnaissance aircrat used in 'Reconnaisance & Spotter' operations. Sergeant Jestadt was latterly attached to the 1st Cavalry Regiment of the Foreign Legion (Le 1er Regiment Etranger De Cavalrie), and it was with this unit - equipped and deployed as an amphibious assault unit in the 'Delta' region of Tonkin - that he earned and was decorated with his Vietnamese decoration. Prior to leaving Vietnam, and by then already the recipeint of multiple citations and two decorations, on 4 August 1955, Karl is recorded as having married Cecilia Ambrosini at Saigon. Returning to Algeria on 11 February 1956, he was posted to 1st Regiment Foreign Legion. At the time of being decorated with the Cross of Military Valour, he was serving at Sidi-Bel-Abbes, the 'Military - and Spiritual - Home' of La Legion Karl Jestadt took his final discharge from the French Army, and the Foreign Legion on 20 May 1963, at which time he held the rank of Adjutant, and his last unit served with was 1st Regiment Foreign Legion Condition: Medals GVF

A 'Forgotten Army' and Korean War campaign group of 5: Private N. Brown, 1st Battalion King's Own Scottish Borderers - 1939-45 Star - Burma Star - War Medal - Korea Medal 1950-53 (2253 9074 Pte. N. Brown. K.O.S.B.) - United Nations: Service Medal with clasp 'Korea' The 1st Battalion King's Own Scottish Borderers carried the below following battle honours for their services during the Korean War; - Kowang-San - Korea 1951-52 The medals mounted in the swing-style and as-worn by the recipient. The medal mounting bar retaining the original long hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: GVF

A 'Gallipoli' Killed-in-Action campaign group of 3: Lance Corporal Charles Martin, 8th Battalion Welsh Regiment - 1914-15 Star (12182 L.Cpl. C. Martin. Welsh R.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (12182 Pte. C. Martin. Welsh R.) - Interallied Victory Medal (12182 Pte. C. Martin. Welsh R.) Important: Lance Corporal Charles Martin, 8th Battalion Welsh Regiment, is confirmed as having been 'Killed-in-Action' at Gallipoli on 8 August 1915 Charles Martin the son of Charles (an Engine Driver at a Paper Mill) and Julia Martin, was a native of Maidstone, Kent, England, where he had been born in 1887. In the 1901 National Census of England and Wales he is shown as still living with his parents, now at St Georges Square, Maidstone, with Charles working as a 'Paper Sorter' at a Paper Mill - and presumably the same place of work as his father. At the time of the Great War, his next of kin, his wife Ellen Martin, resided at 1, Adelaide Place, East Farleigh, Maidstone. Charles enlisted for the British Army, and the Welsh Regiment, at Swansea, Wales, subsequently being posted to the 8th Battalion Welsh Regiment. He first entered theatre of war 'Gallipoli' on 4 August 1915, and was killed there only four days after landing. At the time of his death he was 28 years of age, and his memory is perpetuated at the Cape Helles CWGC Memorial, in Turkey Condition: VF

A 'Glamorgan Guardsman's' Second World War era long and meritorious service medal group of 5: Staff Sergeant William Alexander Howes, Welsh Guards - Defence Medal - War Medal - Coronation Medal 1953 - Military LS&GC Medal. GVI Type I 'Regular Army' (2732563 Gdsm. W. Howes. W.G.) - Meritorious Service Medal. EIIR Type2 issue (2732563 S.Sgt. W. A. Howe. W.G.) Important: The award of the Coronation medal 1953, is confirmed per the Coronation Medal Roll 1953 (held & accessible at The National Archives), at which time the recipient William Alexander Howes was serving as a Sergeant with the Welsh Guards. A soft copy of the medal roll extract page will be forwarded to the buyer of the group William Alexander Howes, son of John Howes (by trade a Baker) and Beatrice Alice Howes (nee Mahoney) - whose parents had married in Cardiff in 1907 - was a native of Cardiff, Glamorgan, Wales, where he was born on 7 March 1913. At the time of his birth, Wiliam's family resided at, 21 Nora Street, Cardiff. William is recorded as having died in Dover, England, on 8 April 1975, at which time he was a resident of 32 Duke of York's Royal Military School, Dover, Kent. Basis his residence at the time of his death, we presume that William Howes, was employed on the staff of the Duke of York's Royal Military School sometime after his retirement from the British Army The medals mounted as-worn in the swing style. The Defence & War Medals transposed on respective ribands. The medal mounting bar retaining the original long hinged pin and clasp mountings A good regimental combination to a long serving Welsh Guards senior Non Commissioned Officer Condition: Silver medals toned VF

A 'Greece 1941' Killed-in-Action casualty group of 5: Corporal Robert Norman Fairley, 25th Battalion 2nd New Zealand Expeditionary Force - 1939-45 Star - Africa Star - War Medal - New Zealand War Medal - New Zealand Memorial Cross. GVI issue (33381 Cpl. R.N. Fairley) Important: Corporal Fairley is confirmed as having been 'Killed-in-Action' on 24 April 1941, at Molos, Greece Robert Norman Fairley, was 24 years of age, when he was killed. He was the son of James Robert Fairley and Ada Maude Fairley, and the family residence was at Havelock North, Hawke's Bay, New Zealand. Robert had enlisted on 18 May 1940, and embarked for overseas service on 27 August 1941, disembarking at Egypt on 1 October 1940. Subsequently deployed to Greece, Robert was killed-in-action on 24 April 1941, at Molos, during the fighting in defence of the Thermopylae pass. The 25th Battalion incurred a total of 180 casualties while fighting on mainland Greece in 1941 (comprised of 17 killed, 12 wounded and 151 POW). An uncommon Second World War theatre of war casualty Condition: GVF

A 'Grey's' Great War campaign and long service medal group of 4: Trooper James Wilcox, Royal Scots Greys, late 2nd Dragoons - 1914 Star. With contemporary dated slider clasp (5816 Pte. J. Wilcox. 2/Dns.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (5816 Pte. J. Wilcox. 2/Dns.) - Interallied Victory Medal (5816 Pte. J. Wilcox. 2/Dns.) - Military LS&GC Medal. GV first type (392394 Tpr. J. Wilcox. The Greys.) Sold together with; - Pair of fibre & metal ID discs with recipients Great War details - Medal riband bar mounted on pin-back bar Note: The campaign medals verified per the respective campaign medal rolls as under; - 1914 Star: Ref WO 329/2449 compiled & signed Dublin 10 July 1918 - British War Medal & Interallied Victory Medals: Ref WO 329/504 Trooper James Wilcox is confirmed as having first entered theatre of war 'France' on 17 August 1914. Neither the MIC or medal rolls indicate claim or issuance of clasp and roses, albeit the recipient was certainly serving in theatre during the qualifying period for the clasp The medals mounted in the swing-style and as-worn by the recipient. The medals suspended from silk moire ribands, the mounting bar retaining the long pin and clasp fittings Condition: GVF

A 'Guardsman Casualty' Great War campaign pair of medals: Private William Bailey Griffiths Vaughan, 2nd Battalion Grenadier Guards - British War Medal. Silver issue (27544 Pte. W.B. Vaughan. G.Gds.) - Interallied Victory Medal (27544 Pte. W.B. Vaughan. G.Gds.) Important: Recipient is confirmed as being 'Wounded-in-Action' during the Great War (ref WO 329/3069) Both medals verified as entitled - and the recipients full campaign medal entitlement - per the respective campaign medal rolls of the Grenadier Guards (Reference WO 329/614) wherein the recipient is confirmed as having served with 2nd Battalion Grenadier Guards William Bailey Griffiths Vaughan, was a native of Bradford, Yorkshire, England, where he was born on 5 December 1888. William enlisted in the British Army on 31 October 1916, and was posted to the Grenadier Guards subsequently serving with 2nd Battalion Grenadier Guards (ref WO 329/614 ). He took his final discharge from the British Army on 25 July 1918 (SWB roll refers) due to the effects of his wounds. At the time of his discharge he was 29 years and 7 months of age, and on the strength of the Reserve Battalion Grenadier Guards. William Bailey is recorded as having died at Bournemouth, Dorset, England on 26 January 1958 A portrait photograph and family details of the recipient can be found and accessed on the Ancestry genealogical website The medals retaining their original long length silk water weave 'moire' ribands as issued, which have been individually hand stitched and fitted with safety-pins and 'as-worn' by the recipient Condition: GVF

A 'Gunner's unique to regiment multi-clasp Indian General Service 1908 Medal and Long Service medal pair: Sergeant Hale Royal Artillery - IGS Medal 1908. GV 'Waz 19-21' 'Waz 21-24' 'NWF 30-31' (1405808 Gnr G Hale, R.A.) - Military LSGC Medal. GV type II (1405808 Sjt. G. T. W. Hale. R.A.) Note: Last 4 digits of Army number on IGS officially corrected as recorded on his respective Medal Index Card, and exactly as issued The IGS 1908 medal and all clasps verified per the respective medal rolls; - 'Wazirsitan 1919-1921': Ref WO 100/I1/467 - 'Waziristan 1921-1924': Ref WO 100/I22/488 - 'North West Frontier 1930-31': Ref WO 100/494 Note: Reference 'Taming the Tiger: The Story of the India General Service Medal 1908-1935' (R.G.M.L. Stiles, 2012) the abstract analysis for the Royal Artillery confirms this medal as issued, and that the only other soldier of the Royal Regiment of Artillery who earned this combination of clasps on a 3 x clasp medal was 1043816 Bombardier F. S. Edlin who earned the first 2 clasps serving with the Royal Field Artillery (and last clasp as a Staff Sergeant with the Military Engineer Service). Another soldier 1407601 Cpl C.E. Hodge is shown in the same source as having earned these 3 x clasps (his latter clasp was, earned as a Sergeant serving with the Royal Corps of Signals), however, a check of the respective medal rolls shows that Hodge was also awarded the clasp 'Mahsud 1919-20'. Sergeant Hale's 3 x clasp medal is thus unique as being the only one to a Gunner who did not subsequently change regiment A most desirable and extremely rare 3 x clasp combination IGS 1908 medal to a 'Gunner' Condition: About VF

A 'Gurkha Sapper's' Brunei Revolt and Indonesian Confrontation campaign service medal pair: Sapper Tulbahadur Rana, Gurkha Engineers - GSM 1918. EIIR 'Brunei' (21150252 Spr. Tulbahadur Rana. Gurkha Engrs.) - GSM 1962. Clasp 'Borneo' (21150252 Spr. Tulbahadur Rana. Gurkha Engrs.) Tulbahadur Rana, a Nepalese citizen, was born circa 1943. He enlisted for the British Brigade of Gurkhas in Nepal on 24 October 1958, at which time he was just a 'Boy' soldier aged 14 years. He took his discharge on 17 May 1972. He subsequently saw extensive service in South East Aasia during his military career, and at the time of his discharge on 17 May 1972. his 'Military Conduct' was described as 'Exemplary'. The 'Testimonial' given in his service papers state; Quote, "Tulbahadur is a small but tough, rugged man, like many plant operators, and has shown himself to be an excellent determined soldier. He is prepared to work hard and can be relied on to do an excellent job. Honest and sober. A most useful man. Thoroughly recommended for employment; especially where plant work is involved." Unquote. The pair of medals mounted in the court-style. The medals suspended from a pin-back brooch that retains the original long hinged pin and clasp fittings Sold together with a copy of the recipient service papers Condition: VF

A 'hard fighting' North West Europe and Suez campaign group of 7: Staff Sergeant Peter Fox, Parachute Regiment - 1939-45 Star - France & Germany Star - Defence Medal - War Medal - GSM 1918. EIIR with clasps 'Near East' 'Cyprus' (14439557 Sgt P.W. Fox. Para) - GSM 1918. EIIR with clasp 'Canal Zone' (14439557 Sgt P.W. Fox. Para) - Military LS&GC Medal. EIIR 'Regular Army'(14439557 S.Sgt P.W. Fox. Para) Sold together with below items; - Colour Sergeants No I dress embroidered stripes and crown - An EIIR period white metal cap badge with slider - XXX Corps Alamein - Cuxhaven commemorative medal 1944-45 in box of issue - Embrodiered Blazer Badge of Parachute Regiment - A quantity of staybrite Para Buttons (not illustrated) Important: Staff Sergeant Peter Fox received his Military LS&GC Medal on 19 October 1961 per authority of Army Order AO 55 of Aug 1962 refers Peter also qualified for and claimed a retrospective 'Canal Zone' clasp to his General Service Medal, and as a result instead received a second issue GSM medal and clasp in lieu of the clasp only to which he was entitled! The group (less 'Canal Zone' medal) is mounted 'swing-style' and 'as worn' by the recipient. The mounting bar retaining the long hinged pin and casp fitting Condition: GVF

A 'Heavy Trench Mortar Battery' Great War campaign medal pair: Bombardier William George Siddle, 35th Heavy Trench Mortar Battery, Royal Artillery - British War Medal. Silver issue (142968 Bmbr. W. G. Siddle. R.A.) - Interallied Victory Medal (142968 Bmbr. W. G. Siddle. R.A.) Note: The recipients service papers (extant & accessible at The National Archives) confirm that the recipient served with the 35th Heavy Trench Mortar Battery, Royal Field Artillery Important: Both medals verified as entitled and the recipients full medal entitlement, per the respective medal roll below; - BWM & Interallied Victory medals: Ref WO 329/144 William George Siddle, the son of Jonathan & Margaret Siddle, was born at Tudhoe, Co Durham, England, on 17 December 1884. William's father was a watchmaker, a family trade that William was subsequently apprenticed to. In 1891, William and his family were resident in Crowle, Lincolnshire, but by the time of the 1901 National Census for England & Wales, William (then a Watchmakers Apprentice) and his family (parents, sister and younger brother) were living in the parish of Cowpen, St Mary's Blyth, Northumberland, where thy resided at, 28 Waterloo Road. By 1911, the Census records that William, his elder sister Wilhelmina (28), and their parents were living at, 3 Wolseley Road, Blyth. In 1911, William, described as a 'worker', held the trade of 'Watchmaker & Joiners Assistant', and was evidently still learning the skills of the trades from his father, who is shown as 'Watchmaker & Joiner (Dealer)' and described as an 'employer'. William was conscripted for the British Army in November 1915, and was called up for service 'With the Colours' from 11 March 1916, being posted to the Royal Regiment of Artillery. He subsequently served overseas with the British Expeditionary Force, in France & Belgium, where, from 20 August 1916 to 23 October 1919, where he served on the Western Front with the 35th Heavy and later Medium Trench Mortart Battery, Royal Field Artillery. At the time of taking his discharge, William was serving with the 'Z Horse Reserve Calais' at which time he held the appointment of Sergeant Collarmaker. After demobilization from the British Army, William returned to his family in Blyth, Northumberland, where he resumed his trade as a 'Watchmaker'. Reference The United Grand Lodge of England Freemason Membership Registers, 1751-1921, it is recorded that William Siddle was initiated as a Freemason on 5 May 1920, at which time he joined Blagdon Lodge, Blyth. As of 8 march 1921, William Siddle was living with his family at, 1 Windsor Avenue, Blyth, Northumberland. The 1939 'National Register' records William living at 33 Allendale Road, Blyth, with his sister, where he was still plying a trade as a 'Watchmaker', and in addition doing his bit for the war effort, being shown as an 'A.R.P. Warden'. WilliamSiddle is recorded as having died in, Northumberland, England, sometime during the first quarter of 1951 Sold together with hardcopy of Medal Index Card and copy letter (extrapolated from recipients extant service papers) written by the recipient, this latter dated, Blyth, 8 March 1921 Condition: GVF

A 'High Himalaya's' campaign and long service pair: Naick Mangal Singh, 32nd Bengal Infantry, Indian Army - IGS 1854. Silver issue 'Sikkim 1888' (1372 Sepoy Mangal Singh, 32d Infy.) - Indian LS&GC. Medal. Victoria issue (1372 Naick Mangal Singh, 32d Bl. Infy.) The recipieint was a Mazhabi Sikh 'Sepoy' (Private) serving with the famous 32nd Sikh Pioneers of the Indian Army - a regiment that saw extensive service, and always with considerable distinction, in the most mountainous terrains that the British or Indian Armies ever served For the 'Sikkim' campaign medals to the 32nd Sikh Pioneers and 1st Gurkha Rifles are the most hard earned and desirable Condition: Silver test mark on rim of IGS about VF

A 'Highland' soldier's Great War campaign medal group of 3: Sergeant Donald Cameron, 2nd Battalion Lovat Scouts - 1914-15 Star (4147 L. Cpl. D. Cameron, 2-Lovat?s Scts.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (4147 A. Sjt. D. Cameron, 2-Lovat?s Scts.) - Interallied Victory Medal (4147 A. Sjt. D. Cameron, 2-Lovat?s Scts.) Donald Cameron was born on 20 December 1879. Employed as a Ploughman from Glenelg, Inverness-shire, he enlisted into the Lovat?s Scouts on 4 December 1911. With the onset of war he was mobilised and embarked at Devonport for Gallipoli on 7 September 1915 and disembarked at Suvla Bay on 26 September. He entered Alexandria on 28 December 1915 and after service in Egypt was posted to Salonika in October 1916 and to Italy, thence France in June 1918. He was demobilised and discharged on 31 March 1920. As a Crofter, living in Glenelg, he then attested for the Lovat?s Scouts (Territorial Force) on 28 March 1921 and served with them until March 1922 Note - the picturesque Highland community of 'Glenelg', is the spiritual family home of British fiction hero and spy 'James Bond', as recently depicted in the last Bond movie 'Skyfall'. The father of author Ian Fleming, being commemorated on the magnificent War Memorial that commemorates the fallen of that proud Highland community All medals fitted with contemporary silk watered ribands Sold together with quantity of hard-copy set of service papers - this reflected in postage Condition: EF

A 'Highlanders' campaign medal group of 4: Private George Ewan 1st Battalion Seaforth Highlanders late 72nd Highlanders - Afghanistan Medal 1878-80. With clasp 'Kandahar' (58B/2484. Pte G. Ewan 72nd Highrs.) - Kabul to Kandahar Star (58B/2484 Private G. Ewan 72nd Highlanders) - Egypt Medal 1882. Dated 1882 'Tel-el-Kebir' (426 P**. G. Ewan. 1/Sea: Hrs.) - Egypt: Khedives Egypt Star. Obverse dated 1882 (426 Pte. G. Ewan. 1/Sea: Hrs.) Note: ** denotes letters as mostly worn through contact wear on last two letters of rank only on the Egypt Medal. The Khedives 1882 Star is engraved in the usual neat regimental style for this regiment Important: The medals confirmed as entitled per the respective campaign medal rolls as under; - Afghan Medals and clasp (ref: WO 100/52) - Egypt Medal and clasp (ref: WO 100/59) The medal mounted in the wrong order of precedence in the 'swing-style' and as-worn by the recipient. The medals suspended from contmeporary silk weave issue ribands, and the reverse of the mounting bar retaining the hinged pin and clasp fittings Note: These medals are fresh to the medal market, by descent from the family and have not before been offered for public sale Condition: GF and better

A 'Home Front' Voluntary Medical Services Group & Air Raid Precuations Group of 5 x Boxed Medals: A. H. Holt, British Red Cross Society - B.R.C.S.: Proficiency in Air Raid Recautions Training (12384 A. H. Holt.) - B.R.C.S.: Proficiency in Red Cross First Aid. With 3 x clasps 1943, 1945 & 1946 (O 15779 A. H. Holt.) - B.R.C.S.: Proficiency in Red Cross Nursing (51077 A. H. Holt.) - B.R.C.S.: Medal for Merit. Kings Crown (12788 A. H. Holt) - B.R.C.S.: Medal for 3 Years Service. Kings Crown. With 1 x extra '3 Years' bar (46438) Important: All medals and badges complete with their correct integral top bars and reverse fittings as issued Sold together with all the respective official issue named and numbered card boxes of issue Condition: Almost as issued

A 'Jock Casualty' Great War campaign pair: Private James C McNeill, 2nd Battalion Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders - 1914-15 Star (S-16146 Pte. J.C. McNeill, Cam'n Highrs) - Interallied Victory Medal (S-16146 Pte. J.C. McNeill, Cam'n Highrs) James McNeill is confirmed as having been entitled to both of the above medals - and of course in addition a British War Medal. His Medal Index Card further showing that he first entered theatre of war 'France' on 13 April 1915 James Charles McNeill was a native of Glasgow, Scotland, where in 1914 he resided at 12, Houston Place. At the age of 20 years and 2 months, and describing his 'Trade' as being a 'Seaman', James volunteered for the British Army in his hometown of Glasgow on 9 December 1914. He served with the 2nd Battalion Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders throughout his credited period of Army Service which was from 8 December 1914 - 16 May 1919. At his time of discharge his military conduct was described as having been 'Very Good'. During the Great War he served in France from 13 April 1915 until 26 November 1915, during which he was confirmed as being 'Wounded-in-Action' receiving a Gun-Shot and Shrapnel Wound (or GSW) to the 'Head' on 7 May 1915. He later served in Salonika between 27 November 1915 through to 18 April 1919 Note the above details were extrapolated from the recipients extant service papers held at The National Archives and which can be accessed via their website Condition: GVF

A 'Jock' South African War & Great War gallantry and campaign medal group of 5: Pte J.A. McKenzie, Seaforth Highlanders late Gordon Highlanders - Distinguished Conduct Medal. GV first issue (Seaforth) - QSA Medal. 4 clasps (Gordon Highrs) - 1914-15 Star (Seaforth) - British War Medal (Seaforth) - Interallied Victory Medal (Seaforth) Condition: Mostly about GVF

A 'Jock's' Great War 'Killed-in-Action' casualty medal group of 3: S/17970 (late 4220) Private William Campbell, 5th Battalion Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders, late 1st & 2nd Battalion Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders - 1914-15 Star (S-17970 Pte. W. Campbell, Cam: Highrs.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (S-17970 Pte. W. Campbell. Camerons) - Interallied Victory Medal (S-17970 Pte. W. Campbell. Camerons) Important: Reference 'Soldiers Died in the Great War' Private William Campbell, 5th Battalion Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders is confirmed 'Killed-in-Action' in France, on 18 July 1916 Note: All 3 x medals confirmed as entitled & issued per the respective campaign medal rolls of the Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders as under; - 1914-15 Star (ref WO 329/2803) - British War & Interallied Victory Medals (ref WO 329/1666) William Campbell, the son of Mrs Margaret Campbell (who was William's sole 'Next of Kin' in July, 1916, and residing at 19 Monteith Street, Bridgeton, Glasgow), was a native of the Parish of Barony, Glasgow, Scotland, where he had been born circa 1880. He was 35 years and 3 months of age, when he volunteered for 'Re-enlistment' into the British Army at Glasgow, Scotland, on 26 April 1915, at which time his engagement terms were '3 Years service or duration of War'. Later, on the same day he had re-listed, he was posted to the regimental depot of the Cameron Highlanders. Prior to re-enlisting, William had been working as an 'Iron Worker', and residing at 255 Dalmarnock Road, Glasgow. At time of re-enlistment he cited 16 years prior service with the Cameron Highlanders (previously he held the regimental number 4220, and had served with 1/Camerons during the South African War, receiving a Queens South Africa Medal with 3 x 'State' clasps, & Kings South Africa Medal with both dated clasps, and had completed his earlier engagement with the British Army on 7 February 1914, when he had been discharged from the Army Reserve). After reporting to the Regimental Depot of the Cameron Highlanders (located at Inverness), on 1 May 1915, he was posted to 3rd Battalion Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders. William was subsequently posted to 2nd Battalion Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders on the same day he embarked for overseas service, and entered theatre of war France' on 28 July 1915. His 'Burnt Service Papers' (held at The National Archives), show that he was posted to 1st Camerons, on 13 October 1915 and on 27 February 1916 was returned to the United Kingdom (he has incurred a serious injury while 'In the Trenches' when he had suffered a fractured rib) and remained attached to the 'Depot' through to 5 April 1916 when he was posted to 3/Camerons. William was posted to 5th Battalion Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders on 6 June 1916, on which date he again entered theatre of war 'France'. Less than 6 weeks after his return to France, William had been posted 'Wounded-in-Action' on 18 July 1916 - and the very same day the entry being changed to 'Wounded presumed dead'. Evidently, William had been sighted 'Wounded & fallen' on 18 July 1916, but as his body was never subsequently recovered, it was accepted - with good reason - that William Campbell had made the supreme sacrifice having been 'Killed-in-Action' during the battle of the Somme As William's body was never recovered or identified from the battlefields of the Somme, it is most likely that William had been seen falling before, or at, the enemy trenches attacked by 5/Camerons on 18 July 1916. The Scottish papers reported the casualty status in the long lists generated by the War Office, including; - Aberdeen Press and Journal issue of 29 August 1916 'Reported wounded' - The Scotsman issue of 19 September 1916 'Previously reported wounded, now reported wounded & missing' The sacrifice made by William Campbell is commemorated in posterity on a panel on the Thiepval Memorial - the Memorial to the Missing of the Somme. Bernard's name and service details are just one of more than 72,000 officers and men of the United Kingdom and South African forces who died in the Somme sector before 20 March 1918 and who have no known grave. Over 90% of those commemorated died between July and November 1916. The memorial also serves as an Anglo-French Battle Memorial in recognition of the joint nature of the 1916 offensive and a small cemetery containing equal numbers of Commonwealth and French graves lies at the foot of the memorial Condition: GVF

A 'Jock's' Great War cam[aign medal group of 3: Private David Findlay, 9th Battalion Seaforth Highlanders - 1914-15 Star (S-4003 Pte. D. Finlday, Sea: Highrs.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (S-4003 Pte. D. Findlay, Seaforth.) - Interallied Victory Medal (S-4003 Pte. D. Findlay, Seaforth.) Note: The surname only on British War Medal is officially corrected Important: All 3 x medals confirmed as entitled & issued per the respective campaign medal rolls of the Seaforth Highlanders held at The National Archives; - 1914-15 Star (ref WO 329/2797) - British War & Interallied Victory Medals (ref WO 329/1644) The respective medal index card and medal rolls held by The National Archives show that, Private David Findlay 9th Battalion Seaforth Highlanders, first entered theatre of war France' on 10 May 1915 Condition: GVF

A 'Jock's' Palestine and North West Europe campaign medal group of 5: Private P. Sexton, 1st Battalion King's Own Scottish Borderers - GSM 1918. GVI 1st type 'Palestine' (33188009 Pte. P. Sexton. K.O.S.B.) - 1939-45 Star - France and Germany Star - Defence Medal - War Medal Important: Entitlement to the GSM medal and clasp is confirmed in the respective campaign medal roll of 1st Battalion King's Own Scottish Borderer's (ref WO 100/503) that was compiled and dated Edinburgh 21 May 1940, at which time the recipient is shown as still serving with 1/K.O.S.B. Recipients unique Army Number is from the block allocated to the King's Own Scottish Borderer's in 1920 Condition: Some scratches on obverse of GSM otherwise VF

A 'Jock's' South Atlantic to Arabian Gulf multi-campaign medal group of 3: Guardsman D. M. Rogers, 2nd Battalion Scots Guards - South Atlantic Medal. With 'Combat' rosette (24585397 Gdsm D M Rogers SG) - General Service 1962. Clasp 'Northern Ireland' (24585397 Gdsm D M Rogers SG) - Gulf Medal. Clasp '16 Jan to 28 Feb 1991' (24585397 Gdsm D M Rogers SG) 2/Scots Guards received battle honours 'Tumbledown Mountain' and 'Falkland Islands 1982' for their particpation in the South Atlantic Campaign, and later earned the Theatre Honour 'Gulf 1991' for the Gulf War. Reference 'British Battles and Medals' (Seventh Edition, 2007), 2/SG were awarded an estimated 523 x Gulf medal with the clasp '16 Jan to 28 Feb 1991' The medals mounted in the court-style. The medal mounting bar retaining it's original long hinged pin and clasp fittings A good combination of modern campaign medals Condition: GVF and better

A 'Jungle Fighter's' post war GSM pair: Rifleman Anande Limbu, 2nd Battalion 7th Gurkha Rifles - GSM 1918. EIIR isue & clasp 'Malaya' (21147397 Rfn Ananade Limbu 7 GR) - General Service Medal 1962. 'Borneo' (21147397 Rfn Anande Limbu 2/7 GR) Condition: Officially corrected letters to 'GR' on the GSM 1918 otherwise about GVF

A 'Jungle Fighters' Malaya / Borneo campaign medal pair: Rifleman Dilbahadur 1st Battalion 6th Gurkha Rifles - GSM 1918. EIIR 'Malaya' (21138548 Rfn. Dilbahadur Gurung, 1/6 GR) - GSM 1962. Clasp 'Borneo' (21138548 Rfn. Dilbahadur Gurung. 1/6 GR.) Condition: GVF

A 'Jungle Fighters' Malaya and 'Confrontation' pair of campaign medals: Corporal Lalbahadur Sunwar, 1st Battalion 10th Gurkha Rifles - GSM 1918. EIIR (1st type) clasp 'Malaya' (21147692 Rfn. Lalbahadur Sunwar. 10 G.R.) - GSM 1962. Clasp 'Borneo' (21147692 L/Cpl. Lalbahadur Sunwar. 1/10 G.R.) The recipient was a Gurkha Rifleman serving with 1st Battalion 10th Gurkha Rifles, of the British Army Important: Sold together with; - Photostat copy of Record of Service Lalbahadur Sunwar, a Gurkha of the Hindu faith, was born in Nepal in 1939. His next of kin was his wife, Harkamaya Sunwarni, who resided in Eastern Nepal, together with the couples two sons. Lalbahadur enlisted for the The Brigade of Gurkhas at Western Gurkha Depot, Nepal on 4 November 1956, on a 4 year engagement of service. He disembarked at Penang, Malaya, on 5 January 1957, as a recruit trainee for 10 GR. On 12 October 1957, he was posted to 1st Battalion 10th Gurkha Rifles, which unit he joined the following day. On 9 October 1959, he extended his service, with intention to serve a total of 7 years. In the final reckoning, by the time he took his final discharge from the British Army on 10 May 1969, he had served a total of 12 years 188 days, and had an additional credit of service of 2 years & 177 days (he ended his service under a redundancy scheme), giving him a total reckonable service towards pension of 15 years. Lalbahadur served overseas variously in; India, Malaya, Hong Kong, Singapore, Labuan, Sarawak and Borneo, including numerous active service deployments during the period of 'Emergency' in Malaya, and later during 'Confrontation' in the jungles of Borneo. His service record indicates that in 1961, he had qualified as a 'Mortar Man', and presumably he fought as a 'Mortar Man' during the confrontation with Indonesia. At the time of his final discharge his military conduct was described as 'Exemplary'. The 'Testimonial' in respect of his character states; Quote, "Lalbahadur is leaving the Battalion on redundancy after having served with it for almost 12 years. He has given us loyal service and has risen to the rank of Corporal. He is punctual, honest and most trustworthy. He is a good worker and is very conscientuous and always tries his very best. He is well educated, having completed almost all of his 1st class Gurkha certificates of education. He is trained to supervising the work of others. He is intelligent and has a good wit on him. I recommend him to anyone wanting a cleaner honest hard working man" Unquote. Both medals and both clasps confirmed as entitled and enumerated in his accompanying Record of Service Medals mounted on silk ribands in the swing-style, and as-worn by the recipient. The reverse of the mounting bar retaining the original long hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: Toned GVF

A 'Jungle Fighters' Malaya and 'Confrontation' pair of campaign medals: Rifleman Adhikarna Rai, 1st Battalion 10th Gurkha Rifles - GSM 1918. EIIR (Second type) clasp 'Malaya' (21149914 Rfn. Adikarna Rai. 10 G.R.) - GSM 1962. 'Borneo' 'Malay Peninsula' (21149914 Rfn. Adhikarna Rai. 1/10 G.R.) Note: The second clasp on the GSM 1962 is correctly mounted with a rod, exactly as officially issued Medals mounted on buckram mounting in the court-style for display Condition: Edge bruise on GSM 1918 otherwise VF

A 'Jungle Fighters' Malaya and 'Confrontation' pair of campaign medals: Rifleman Maitadhan Rai, 1st Battalion 10th Gurkha Rifles - GSM 1918. EIIR (2nd type) & clasp 'Malaya' (21148738 Rfn. Maitadhan Rai. 10th G.R.) - General Service Medal 1962. 'Borneo' (21148738 Rfn. Maitadhan Rai. 1/10 G.R. Note of Interest: When awarded to Gurkh Rifles units, the suffix 'th' preceding the abbreviated name of the regiment, is only found on the GSM EIIR 2nd type issues with clasp Malaya, to those men of the 6th, 7th and 10th Gurkha regiments who qualified for the clasp 'Malaya' sometime from circa 1958 onwards The rrecipient was a Gurkha Rifleman serving with 1st Battalion 10th Gurkha Rifles, of the British Army Important: Sold together with; - Photostat copy of Record of Service Maitadhan Rai, a Gurkha of the Hindu faith, was born in Nepal in 1940. His next of kin was his father Dhyansing Rai, who resided in Eastern Nepal. Maitadhan enlisted for the The Brigade of Gurkhas at Western Gurkha Depot, Lehra, Nepal on 29 October 1957, on a 4 year engagement of service. He disembarked at Penang, Malaya, on 30 December 1957, as a recruit trainee for 10 GR. On 25 October 1958, he was posted to 1st Battalion 10th Gurkha Rifles, which unit he joined the following day. On 14 October 1960, he extended his service, with intention to serve a total of 7 years. In the final reckoning, by the time he took his final discharge from the British Army on 5 October 1969, he had served a total of 10 years 205 days, and had an additional credit of service of 3 years (he ended his service under a redundancy scheme), giving him a total reckonable service towards pension of 13 years & 205 days. Maitadhan served overseas variously in; India, Malaya, Singapore, Hong Kong, Labuan, Sarawak and Borneo, including numerous active service deployments during the period of 'Emergency' in Malay, and later during 'Confrontation' in the jungles of Borneo. At the time of his final discharge his military conduct was described as 'Exemplary'. The 'Testimonial' in respect of his character states; Quote, " L/Cpl Maitadhan has served in the Brigade of Gurkhas for 10 years during which time he hs been given many different jobs and has spent considerable time on active service. All his jobs he has done well. He is a tough, honest, well disciplined man who can be trusted to do single jobs well" Unquote. Both medals and both clasps confirmed as entitled and enumerated in his accompanying Record of Service Condition: VF

A 'Killed-in-Action' casualty of the first day of the Battle of Loos, medal group of 3: Private William Dick, 2nd Battalion Black Watch (Royal Highlanders) - 1914 Star. Riband fitted with contemporary slider clasp (7917 Pte. W. Dick. R. Highrs) - British War Medal. Silver issue (7917 Pte. W. Dick. R. Highrs.) - Interallied Victory Medal (7917 Pte. W. Dick. R. Highrs.) Note: All 3 x medals verified as the recipient?s entitlement for the Great War, per the respective campaign medal rolls as under; - 1914 Star: Ref WO 329/2460 - BWM & Victory medals: Ref WO 329/1352 William Dick, the son of Alexander & Isabella Dick, was a native of Coatbridge, Lanarkshire, Scotland, where he was born circa 1883. William's father was employed as a Coal Miner, and in 1891, the family comprised William?s parents and 5 children, William being the only son. William joined the British Army circa 1900, on a short-term engagement, the National Census for Scotland recording him in 1901 as resident at, Panmure Barracks, Montrose, Scotland, while serving with 2nd Battalion Royal Highlanders, showing his age of 18 years. William served in the later stages of the South African War and is confirmed as earning a Queens South Africa Medal with clasps for 'Orange Free State' & 'South Africa 1902' (ref WO 100/190). On the outbreak of the Great War, William was mobilized from the Army Reserve, and re-joined his regiment. William first entered theatre of war, 'France', with his regiment on 30 August 1914, at which time he was one of a 'Draft' sent to the 1st Battalion Black Watch (Royal Highlanders), then serving in France. There is no record of William having qualified for a dated clasp to his 1914 Star, and certainly none was ever issued. William was subsequently transferred to his old battalion, 2nd Battalion Black Watch (Royal Highlanders) sometime on, or after, that battalion had disembarked at Marseilles, on 12 October 1914, as part of Bareilly Brigade, Meerut Division of the Indian Corp - the battalion having been a pre-war garrison battalion in India, since 1902. Advanced to Lance Corporal, William was subsequently reported 'Killed-in-Action', during the fateful first day of the 'Battle of Loos' on 25 September 1915 - on which date, the 2nd Battalion Black Watch (Royal Highlanders), which had started out with a battalion strength of 21 officers and 796 x other-ranks, had, by the close of the first day of battle, suffered casualties of 363 all-ranks killed, missing or wounded. In the annals of Scottish military history, the first day of the Battle of Loos, remains the bloodiest single day in terms of the total number of Scots killed or died The body of Lance Corporal William Dick, was never recovered from the battlefield, and his supreme sacrifice is now commemorated on a memorial panel at the CWGC Loos Memorial, France. At the time of his death, William, who had married on 3 March 1905, left a widow, Jessie Dick (born 13 April 1884), and three sons, vis, Alexander (1906), William Donaldson (1912) and Robert (1913), the family residing at, 178 Mavis Valley, Bishopbriggs, Glasgow, Scotland Sold together with some copied research, including Medal Index Card Condition: About EF

A 'Kiwi Gunner's' Vietnam campaign and long service medal group of 4: Bombardier A. H. Williams, 161st Battery, Royal New Zealand Artillery - New Zealand: Operational Service Medal - Vietnam Medal 1964-73 (36396 Bdr A H Williams RNZA) - Military LS&GC Medal. EIIR 'New Zealand' bar (36396 A.H. William RNZA) - South Vietnam: Campaign Medal with clasp '1960-' (36396 AH Williams) Note: The naming on the LS&GC is engraved and does not include any rank (see picture) Bombardier Williams is confirmed as being one of an estimated 759 x New Zealand 'Gunner's to have served overseas during the Vietnam War. As of 2014, 230 of them - including Bombardier Williams - have since died 161 Battery, Royal New Zealand Artillery, was awarded the U.S.A. Meritorious Unit Citation in 1965 when serving with the United States 173rd Airborne Brigade. It later served as part of the 1st Australian Task Force. 161 Battery was additionally awarded the South Vietnam Unit Citation in 1977 The medals mounted in the court-style in the New Zealand Order of Precedence. The medal mounting bar retaining it's original long hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: About EF

A 'Kiwi' Sergeants Korean War campaign medal pair: Sergeant. G. Bond, New Zealand Army - Korea Medal 1950-53 (206755 Sgt G. Bond) - United Nations: Service Medal with clasp 'Korea' (206755 Sgt G. Bond) Note: Both medals with officially impressed naming as issued In terms of forces deployed, the New Zealand contribution to the Korean War comprised of the 16 Field Regiment Royal New Zealand Arillery (three x batteries, each of eight 25-pounder guns, formed as two four-gun troops), and a naval force of 3 x frigates. The New Zealand Army Contingent, named 'Kayforce' numbered 1044 'All-Ranks' including 16th Field Regiment, HQ Staff and supporting arms, the latter including Condition: About EF

A 'Liverpool' based Master Mariners Mercantile Marine campaign medal pair: Master Fred Carter. Mercantile Marine - British War Medal. Silver issue (Fred Carter) - Mercantile Marine War Serbice Medal (Fred Carter) Important: 'Fred Carter' is confirmed as a unique name in this style and format in the Mercantile Marine medal records held at The National Archives Note: The letter D on the MMWS medal only has been mistruck clipping previous letter E - it is not corrected and is exactly as issued The medals fitted with lengths of original silk watered ribands Sold together with below original ephemera; - Titled paper envelopes of issue for the campaign medals A/F - Board of Trade 'Authority to Wear' transmittal letter Fred Carter was a native of Stockport, Cheshire, England, where he was born on 1 March 1883. Fred obtained his various Board of Trade Certificates of Competency between 1906-1911, as follows 2nd Mate 1906; 1st Mate 1909, and Master in 1911. About 17 pages of records apertaining to the recipients certificates and voayges made between 1900-1912 are held at 'The National Archives, and show both his service with the Liverpool Pilot Service and extensive foreign sea-going voyages including journey's to; USA, South America, Java, India, Japan and Canada. Fred's discharge number shown on his Index Card was 38530, and his Certificate of Competency as being No 003885. In 1911, his address was given as 34 Clarendon Road, Egremont, Chesire. Fred Carter appears to have made his last sea voyage by 1930, and is believed to have died at Wallasey, Cheshire, England, sometime in the last quarter of 1948 Condition: Medals EF

A 'Lochee Dundonian's' South African War campaign medal pair: Private James Smith, 1st Battalion Gordon Highlanders - QSA: 'Cape Colony' 'Orange Free State' 'Belfast (2523 Pte. J. Smith, Gordon Highrs:) - KSA 1901-02. 'South Africa 01' 'South Africa 02' (2523 Pte. J. Smith. Gordon Highrs:) Important: Both medals and all 5 x clasps verified per the respective medal rolls of the 1st Battalion Gordon Highlanders, as under; - QSA Medal & 5 x clasps (ref WO 100/203) - KSA Medal & 3 x clasps (ref WO 100/343) Important: Both medals and all 5 x clasps verified per the respective medal rolls of the 1st Battalion Gordon Highlanders, as under; James Smith, son of Alexander Smith (who later as the nominated next of kin was residing at, 55 Union Place, Lochee, Dundee) was a native of the Parish of Liff & Benvie, Dundee, Forfar, Scotland, where he was born circa July 1868. Prior to Joining the British Army, he was employed as a Labourer. James enlisted in the British Army at, Dundee, Scotland, on 1 April 1887, and on the same day was posted to the Gordon Highlanders. Prior to joining the regular army, James had been serving as a volunteer with his local infantry volunteer battalion, viz 3rd Forfar Rifles Volunteers. By the time he took his final discharge on 31 March 1903, he had accumulated a total of 16 years service both 'With the Colours' & on the Army Reserve', including 2 years & 35 days 'War Service' during the South African War, between ,7 June 1900 to 11 July 1902. During his service, James passed a class of instruction in 'Mounted Infantry' (23 September 1891) and obtained a 4th Class Certificate of Education Sold together with hard copy of pages from the respective medal rolls Medals previously framed, the reverse of medal riband with 'velcro' patches for mounting Condition: Toned VF

A 'London' volunteers group of 3 & insignia: Sergeant George Groome, 9th (County of London) Battalion, London Regiment (Queen Victoria's Rifles) late 19th Middlesex (St Giles and St George?s, Bloomsbury) Volunteer Rifle Corps (the Bloomsbury Rifles) - Volunteer Force Long Service Medal. EdVII (4753 Serjt. G. Groome, 19/Middx. V.R.C.) - Bloomsbury Rifles Medal. Silver. Boxing under 10 stone Pte G. Groome, Feby 1890) - Bloomsbury Rifles Regimental Medal: Centenary Medal 1897. Bronze Sold together with; - Pair of QVR 'Queen Victoria's Rifles' blackened brass shoulder titles, complete qwith fittings George Groome, a long serving non-commissioned-officer of the Queen Victoria Rifles and late Bloomsbury Rifles, was a native of Marylebone, London, where he was born circa 1869. By profession a 'Button Manufacturer', he was described as being 'Retired' in the 1911 National Census for England and Wales, at which time he was residing at 'The Lodge' Wakes Colne, Essex, England, together with his wife, Anna Groome (40), son, George Groome (15) and nephew Walter Groome (13). George Groome is recorded as having died at Colchester, Essex, England on Condition: GVF

A 'Lone Pine' Gallipoli Killed in Action casualty group of 3 medals together with associated Memorial Plaque and ephemera: Private Joseph Charles Rilot, 3rd Battalion Australian Imperial Force - 1914-15 Star: 1619 Pte. J.C. Rilot, 3/BN. A.I.F. - British War Medal. Silver issue: 1619 Pte. J.C. Rilot, 3 BN. A.I.F. - Interallied Victory Medal: 1619 Pte. J.C. Rilot, 3 BN. A.I.F. - Memorial Plaque: Joseph Charles Rilot - Memorial Scroll:Pte. Joseph C. Rilot - Transmittal Letter from Buckingham Palace - Photo of Recipient Note: The lot previously framed at one time, with the Victory riband frayed and soiled, the other ribands being replacements. The plaque with some adhesive residue on reverse, and the scroll, letter and photo all mounted on paste board as removed from frame Important: Joseph Charles Rilot was 'Killed-in-Action' at Lone Pine, Gallipoli and is recorded by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission as having died on 6 August 1915 Joseph Charles Rilot, a native of Harrow, Middlesex, England, where he was born on 17 August 1891. His father Frank Hammond Rilot residing at 29 Haldon Road, Exeter, England. He was educated at Tottenham High School and after seven years expereince farming in different parts of Devonshire, in 1912 he travelled to Australia with a mind to settle there. Joseph subsequently worked as a 'Farm Hand' at various places in Victoria, including Laxa and Waaia. He enlisted into the Australian Imperial Force at Liverpool. N.S.W. on 12 December 1914 being posted to 3rd Battaliuon A.I.F. His service records show that he was taken on strength of 3/A.I.F. at ANZAC (Gallipoli) on 26 April 1915 - the date being the immediate day after the initial landings at Anzac Cove, indicating that he was either a 'First Day Lander', or landed in the morning of the 26th (his obituary in De Ruvigny's "The Roll Of Honour" states "Took part in the landing at the Dardanelles, April 1915") . His papers show that he was Killed-in-Action sometime between 6-12 August 1915, during which time 3rd Battalion A.I.F. was heavily engaged in the Battle of Lone Pine. Joseph is commemorated on the CWGC Lone Pine Memorial The medals are virtually un-circulated The postage quoted is reflective of the bulk/weight of this Lot Note: Medals EF, ephemera Fair

A 'Malaya Insurgency' and 'Confrontation' campaign pair: Corporal Harkabahadur Thapa, Gurkha Signals - GSM 1918. EIIR 'Malaya' (21147088 Sigmn Harkabahadur Thapa, Gurkha Sigs) - GSM 1962. 'Malay Pensinsula' (21147088 Cpl Harkabahadur Thapa. Gurkha Signals) Condition: Contact marks on both otherwise about VF

A 'Malta Dockyards' long service and campaign medal group of 5: Acting Inspector of Boilermakers John Flick, H.M. Dockyard Malta - 1939-45 Star - Atlantic Star - Italy Star - War Medal - Imperial Service Medal. GVI second issue (John Flick) Important: The award of the Imperial Service Medal was published in the London Gazette of 13 July 1951, wherein the recipient is shown io be holding the appointment of 'Acting Inspector of Boilermakaers' at His Majesty's Dockyard Malta The ISM complete with the original plush lined gilt tooled Royal Mint case of issue, and the medal suspended from the issue riband with fitted mounting brooch this last still retaining the hinged pin and clasp fittings The campaign medals mounted in the swing-style and 'as-worn' by the recipient. The contemporary silk ribands suspended from a mounting bar that retains the original long hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: VF and better

A 'Maritime' campaign group of 4 to a Marine Engineer who served on the RN ship with 'Record Distance Shot' and who post-war plied his trade from Hong Kong / Shanghai, China: 2nd Class Engineer Andrew Grieve Stuart, Merchant Navy late R.N. - 1914-15 Star (M.15436, A. G. Stuart, Act. E.R.A.4., R.N.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (M.15436, A. G. Stuart, Act. E.R.A.2., R.N.) - Mercantile Marine War Service Medal 1914-18 (Andrew G. Stuart.) - Interallied Victory Medal (M.15436, A. G. Stuart, Act. E.R.A.2., R.N.) Important: All medals confirmed as entitled per the recipients respective campaign medal roll (ref ADM 171/116) for the trio, and the respective index card for his Mercantile Marine War Service Medal, which latter shows that the MMWS medal was despatched to the recipient in Hong Kong on 6 March 1923 Andrew Grieve Stuart was born on 16 March 1890 at 179 High Street, Kirkcaldy, Fife, Scotland. He was the son of Edward James Stuart, Master Mariner, and Mary Stuart whose maiden surname was Grieve. The 1901 Census found the Stuart family living at 12 Gladstone Terrace, Burntisland ? with the head of the family being described as a ?Dock Pilot?. Andrew Stuart married Mary Sim ? supposedly in Edinburgh ? on 12 June 1912. By the time of the First World War, Andrew was an Engineer in the Mercantile Marine On 7 September 1915, he engaged for the Royal Navy at HMS Pembroke II ? the RN shore establishment at Chatham. Immediately rated as an ERA Class 4, he joined HMS General Wolfe on 27 October 1915 ? and served on that same ship right up to 19 November 1918. The General Wolfe was fitted with a massive 18-inch gun, and held the record for the longest-range shoot in the history of the Royal Navy. Andrew Stuart was rated ERA 3 on 1 July 1917 and ERA 2 on 1 August 1918. Throughout his whole service with the RN, his Character was noted as ?very good? and his Ability as ?superior? or ?excellent?. He went back to HMS Pembroke II on 20 November 1918 and was demobilised on 11 February 1919 Thereafter, he returned to his career in the Merchant Navy and was a 2nd Class Engineer when he first applied for his Mercantile Marine War Medal on 9 February 1920. However, this was not issued to him then ? his card being marked ?to be notified when Colonial question is settled?. Eventually, his MMWM was ?sent to [the] Colonial Office for transmission [to] Hong Kong, 6 March 1923?, whilst his BWM was noted to have been issued by the ?Navy?. On 10 October 1924, Andrew Stuart, Marine Engineer, left the UK on the P & O Vessel Mantua ? which was bound for Kobe, in Japan. He was accompanied by his wife and eight-year-old daughter ? their address in the UK being given as 4 Greenmount Terrace, Burntisland, Fife. The Stuart family had ?contracted to land? at Hong Kong. From survinving records it is also known that the recipient also latterly worked from Shanghai, China Andrew Grieve Stuart died on 29 October 1953 at Strathlyn, Kilmahog, near Callander, Scotland Sold with a quantity of various hard-copy research including Royal Navy Record of Service Condition: EF

A 'Master Mariners' Great War campaign medal group of 3 earned while serving as a 'Deckhand' aboard 'Armed Trawlers / Minesweepers': Captain Nathaniel William West, British India Steam Navigation Company, late Royal Naval Reserve - 1914-15 Star (D.A. 3385, N.W. West, D.H., R.N.R.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (3385 D.A. N.W. West. D.H. R.N.R.) - Interallied Victory Medal (3385 D.A. N.W. West. D.H. R.N.R.) Important: All 3 x campaign medals confirmed as the recipients only campaign medal entitlement per the respective campaign medal rolls of the Royal Naval Reserve (ref ADM 171/124) Nathaniel William West, younger son of William and Mary West, 16 Shore Street, Macduff, Banffshire, Scotland, was a native of Macduff, where he was born on 25 December 1897. Of seafaring stock and with the sea in his blood, Nathaniel first sailed aboard the local sail abnd later steam trawler 'Thermoplaye' from 1912. During the Great War he served with the Royal Naval Reserve aboard the armed trawlers 'Courage' and later 'Kilnburn'. Nathaniel gained his Mate's certificate for foreign seagoing trade in 1919, and in 1924 obtained his Masters Ticket. Nathaniel is known to have served his professional career with the prestigious British India Steam Navigation Company, during which time he captained numerous large merchant vessels of the B.I.N.S. fleet while plying the trade lanes between Great Britain and British India. In 1934 he married Hilda Beadle at Guisborough, Yorkshire, England. Captain West is recorded as having died in Middlesborough, England, on 24 September 1948, having previously resided at his home located at 2 Canterbury Road, Redcar, Yorkshire, England. Captain West most likely served at sea during the Second World War, but, having died in 1948, his name is not recorded in the nominal rolls of Merchant Seamen who actually claimed their Second World War campaign medals Condition: EF

A 'Master Mariners' Great War gallantry and campaign service medal group of 4: Lieutenant Alexander Robinson, D.S.C., late Royal Naval Reserve - Distinguished Service Cross. GV issue. Reverse with silver hallmarks for London 1918 - 1914-15 Star (Lieut A. Robinson. R.N.R.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (Lieut A. Robinson. R.N.R.) - Interallied Victory Medal. With 'Oakleaves'MID emblem (Lieut A. Robinson. R.N.R.) Important: Both honours confirmed as published in the London Gazette (ref LG issue of 20/9/1918 for the MID, & LG issue of 11 April 1919 for the DSC). The campaign medals confirmed as entitled on the respective Great War naval campaign medal rolls (Ref ADM 171/93). The respective recommendations for award are quoted as under; Mention-in-Despatches ref ADM 171/84 (recommended by C.I.C. Coast of Scotland (Granton), while recipient was in command of H.M.Y. Agatha); Quote, During March and April 1917 while temporarily in command of a Unit of Minesweeping Trawlers, he swept up and destroyed severl German Mines, and cleared dangerous areas off St.Abbs Head on 5,6 and 7 April, 1917. Has been in Yachts operating in the outer patrol of area VI for the last twelve months, and has rendered valuable service. He is a hardworking, capable officer, and is 55 years of age. Unquote. Distinguished Service Cross ref ADM 171/84 (recommended by S.N.O. Granton, while recipient was in command of H.M.Y. Agatha); Quote, For meritorious service in the Auxiliary Patrol since March, 1915. During March and April, 1917 - while temporarily in command of a Unit of Minesweeping Trawlers - he swept up and destroyed many German Mines, and cleared dangerous areas off St. Abbs Head on 5th 6th 7th and 8th of 1917. Has been in command of Yachts operating in the outer patrol of area VI for the last eighteen months, and has rendered valuable service. He is a hardworking, capable and zealous Officer, and is 55 years of age. Strongly recommended. Unquote. Alexander Robinson was a native of Littlehampton, Sussex, England where he was born on 2 December 1863. He was the son of Joseph Robinson, and the family resided at 12 River Road, Littlehampton. Alexander passed his 'Masters Ticket' in 1888, and he thereafter plied the worlds oceans as Captain of numerous British steamships. His respective history of multiple voyages made as Captain - as recorded by Lloyds - show him as having been Captain of 9 x different ships during his sailing days in the Mercantile Marine, the several score voyages spanning the period 1 August 1888 to 20 July 1925. The voyages recorded covered all the ajor trade lanes, including those to and from, Australia, East Indies, United States, South Africa, Mediterranean. His voyages present a rich source for further research, as amongst them are recorded at least 2 x collisions, while on another occasion a vessel was stranded and later declared a total loss by the underwriters! During the Great War he was mobilized as an officer in the Royal Naval Reserve, and placed in command of armed yachts and trawlers - mostly involved in the extremely hazardous duty of mine-sweeping, a trade that had the ever present danger of explosion - and ultimately death - if things went wrong in the handlign of mines, or collision with undetected armed mines. It was for his sustained command over many successful minesweeping operations that he received a well eanrned brace of honours as reflected in the awards of Distinguished Service Cross and Mention-in-Despatches. The medals mounted for display in the court-style Sold together with a quantity of copied research, including a Llloyds record of all the voyages he had made as a Captain and Master Mariner Condition: GVF

A 'Medal Collectors' campaign and long service medal group of 6: Lieutenant Colonel T.J.F. Fuller, Royal Signals - IGS 1936. Royal Mint 2 x 'North West Frontier' clasps (Lieut T.J.F. Fuller. R. Signals) - 1939-45 Star - Burma Star - Defence Medal - War Medal - Voluntary Medical Services LSM. With 2 further service bars (Lt. Col Tuffley J.F. Fuller) Tuffley John Foster Fuller was born on 9 June 1912. His father before him was a Royal Artillery Officer in the Indian Army - and India was to continue to play a large part throughout Tuffley's subsequent career and private life. He was educated at Wellington College 1926-190 and then the Royal Military Academy, Sandhurst. Commissioned into the Royal Signals in 1932, he continued to serve with that Corps until 1953 in which year he retired from the Army with the rank of Honorary Colonel. Both of his clasps to the IGS are confirmed in the respective Army Lists. He married at Reading in 1945, and died at Bedford in 1980 Important: 'T.J.F.' as he was popularly known amongst generations of medal collectors, built up an extremely fine collection of British Order, Decorations and Medals that were publically sold in a dedicated 'named' sale at Glendinnings in 1980 (see illustration of catalogue). As one in a long line of 'Old India Hands' who had started medal collecting while in service in India, Tuffley, had ensured that his collection was espcially well represented with rare and desireable singles and groups to the Indian Army, including numerous groups to native recipients An unusual instance of a well known medal-collectors group being offered for sale Note: The respective catalogue shown in the pictures is not included in the sale price Group mounted swing-style hanging from contemporary cotton ribbons and almost certainly as worn by the recipient. The mounting bar retaining the long hinged pin and casp fitting Condition: VF

A 'Midle East' and 'Malaysia' campaign pair: Leading Aircraftman B. S. Pavett, Royal Air Force - GSM 1918. EIIR issue clasp 'Arabian Peninsula' (3526382 A.C.1. B.S. Pavett. R.A.F.) - GSM 1962. With clasp 'Malay Peninsula' (3526382 L.A.C. B.S. Pavett. R.A.F.) The recipients unique RAF service number denotes a 'Regular' elistment ex ATC Cardington sometime in or after April 1958 The pair mounted in the court-style for display Condition: GVF

A 'Military Order of the Dragon' medal group of 6 to an Indian Army Officer who served in the Boxer Rebellion & Great War: Lieutenant-Colonel Harry Norman Young, C.I.E., Supply and Transport Corps, Indian Army - China 1900. Silver & clasp 'Relief of Peking' (Lieut H. N. Young, S. & T. Corps) - 1914 Star. With original dated clasp (Maj H. N. Young S. & T. Corps) - British War Medal. Silver issue (Lt. Col. H. N. Young.) - Interallied Victory Medal. With MID 'Oakleaves' emblem on riband (Lt. Col. H. N. Young.) - Delhi Durbar Medal 1911. Silver issue - USA: Military Order of the Dragon (Capt Harry N Young Supply & Transport Corps No 327) Note: The 'Dragon' fitted with original stitched silk riband, and 'Pagoda' brooch retaining the hinged pin and clasp fittings as issued. The Durbar Medal with contemporary replacement double ring suspension. The MID emblem is an original reduced size emblem for wear on ribands only, and as-worn by the recipient Sold together with; - Original certificate for the 'Dragon' 16 February 1906 (this now mounted on card) - Some copied research Important: The medals and clasps all verified as entitled from below medal rolls and other primary sources; - China Medal & clasp: War Services in 'Supplement to the Indian Army List; Jan 1924' - 1914 Star & clasp: Medal Index Card showing entered 'France' on 6 November 1914 - British War Medal & Interallied Victory Medals: ref WO 329/2389 - Mention-in-Despatches: London Gazette issues of 22 June 1915 &1 January 1916 - Durbar Medal: Medal roll ref WO 100/400 - Military Order of the Dragon: Appointed (Hony Member 327) 16 February 1906 Additionally, Major (Tempy Lt-Col) H.N. Young was created Companion of the Order of the Indian Empire (C.I.E.) as published in the Supplement ot the London Gazette issue of 12 September 1919 Harry Norman Young, son of Colonel Thomas Henry Binny Young , and Maria Rebecca Young, was born at Cuddalore, Madras Presidency, India, on 2 January 1874. At the time of his birth Harry's father was described as being a Captain in the Madras Army and Superintendent of Police. Harry Young was first commissioned as 2/Lieutenant Unattached List on 10 October 1894 and his subsequent appointments included; appointed 2/Lt Indian Staff Corps 23 December 1895; Lieutenant Indian Army 10 January 1897; Norie?s ?Military Operations in China 1900-1901? which shows him (p.352) as Lieutenant H N Young, Deputy Assistant Commissary-General; Captain Indian Army 10 October 1903; Assistant Secretary, Army Department Government of India 16 September 1909 to 14 September 1912 - in which capacity he is shown on the Delhi Durbar Roll of 1911; Major Indian Army 10 October 1912; Temporary Lieutenant Colonel 12 October 1915 to 11 October 1916; Deputy Director Supplies at Army Headquarters (Delhi) in March 1918. Various Indian Army Lists also show that Harry was qualified as 1st class interpreter in a modern foreign language Harry (age 30) married Elanora Anne Terry (age 41) at Bombay, India, on 18 October 1904, his bride being the daughter of Major William Parker Terry of the Norfolk Regiment. Colonel Young has an entry in the Who's Who of 1935 at which time he was living in Ringwood, Hampshire. He is reported to have died in England sometime during 1944 The British campaign and Durbar medals mounted in the swing-style, and as-worn, by the recipient. The group suspended from original silk ribands, and the mounting bar retaining its long stout hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: GVF

A 'Mountain Gunner's Great War campaign medal group of 3: Havildar Ghulam Mohamed, 110th 'Abbottabad' Pack Battery, late 30th 'Abbottabad' Mountain Battery, Indian Army - 1914-15 Star (No 418 Dvr. Ghulam Mohd, 30/Mtn.By.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (418 Dvr. Ghulam Mohd, 110 Pack Btty.) - Interallied Victory Medal (418 Dvr. Ghulam Mohd, 110 Pack Btty.) The 30th Mountain Battery served overseas in Mesopotamia during the Great War Condition: VF

A 'Multi-Tour' campaign medal pair for 'The Troubles' in Northern Ireland: Private 'Joe' McCafferty, 1st Battalion Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders - GSM 1962. With clasp 'Northern Ireland' (24265066 Pte. J. McCafferty. A & S H.) - Accumulated Campaign Service Medal. Type I (24265066 Pte J McCafferty A & S H) The ACSM with English hallmarks and both medals officially impressed Sold with a coloured polaroid photograph of recipient in No 1 dress (Kilt) and wearing GSM, this annotated in ink on reverse to show that the recipient served with the Argylls 1972-1984 The recipient is reported to be the father of 24867878 Pte S. J. McCafferty also of 1/Argylls, whose campaign medal group of 6 including an ACSM is being sold separately 1st Battalion Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders were the descendent unit of the famous 'Thin Red Line' of Balaklava and Crimean War fame Medals court mounted as worn. The reverse of mounting bar retaining the original long hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: GVF

A 'Navigator' flight-crew campaign service group of 3: Squadron Leader G. W. Cockerill Royal Air Force - Defence Medal - War Medal - GSM 1918. EIIR with clasp 'Malaya' (Flt. Lt. G. W. Cockerill. R.A.F.) Important: Sold together with a fine portrait photograph of the recipient in uniform wearing his 'Navigators' Brevet Geoffrey William Cockerill was born at Goole, East Yorkshire, on 29 June 1924. During the Second World War he joined the Royal Air Force, was promotoed to Leading Aircraftsman and in 1945 was commissioned as a 'Navigator', later serving in the General Duties (Flying) Branch and Aircraft Control Branch. His principal promotions were Pilot Officer (1945), Flying Officer (1947), Flight Lieutenant (1952), Squadron Leader (1973). He retired from the Royal Air Force in 1976 and died at Knaresborough, North Yorkshire, in November 2004 Notes and copied papers with the medals show that on 16 January 1961 he was posted to No 2. Air Navigation School, R.A.F. Thorney Island, for staff navigator duties; posted as a navigator to R.A.F. Hullavington on 12 December 1961; in October 1963 was posted to the R.A.F. Radar Research Flying Unit at R.A.F. Pershore; on 30 June 1964 he was one of six officers posted from the R.R.F.U. to the U.S.A. in a Hastings Aircraft which went via Goose Green and Keflavik and returned from the exercises on 4 August 1964; on 28 September 1966 he was posted to the Southern Communication Squadron at R.A.F. Bovingdon and 31 December 1968 he went to the N.C.S. Detatchment at R.A.F. Wyton. In January 1969 his posting to No 60 Sqdn. was cancelled and he was posted instead to R.A.F. Odiham Sold together with a quantity of various copied research The group mounted in the swing-style and as-worn by the recipient. The mounting bar retaining the long hinged pin and clasp fitting Condition: VF

A 'North West Frontier' of India campaign pair: Lance-Naik Ane Thapa, 2nd Battalion 4th Gurkha Rifles - IGS 1908. GV type II with clasp 'N.W.F. 30-31' (7001 L-Nk. Ane Thapa, 2-4 G. R.) - IGS 1936. With clasp 'N.W.F. 1936-37' (7001 L-Nk. Ane Thapa, 2-4 G. R.) The recipient was a junior Non Commissioned Officer (N.C.O.) holding the rank of Lance-Naik (Lance-Corporal) while serving with 2nd Battalion 4th Gurkha Rifles For a fine source of information on the services of 2/4 G.R. during the 'Waziristan' campaign refer to the autobiography 'Bugles and a Tiger' (John Masters, 1956 & numerous editions since) Condition: VF

A 'Nursing Services' Great War group of 3: Staff Nurse Mabel Schotburgh, Territorial Force Nursing Service - Associate Royal Red Cross (A.R.R.C.). GV issue breast badge, fitted with bow riband - British War Medal. Silver issue (S.Nurse M. Schotburgh) - Interallied Victory Medal (S.Nurse M. Schotburgh) Important: The award of the A.R.R.C. was published in the London Gazette of 3 June 1919 Note: The recipients service record is available on-line from The National Archives Sold together with hard-copy of respective entry page form the London Gazette Condition: GVF

A 'Nyasaland Operations' Volunteers campaign medal group of 3: Lieutenant D. MacLeod, Nyasaland Field Force - 1914-15 Star (Vol. D. MacLeod. Nyasaland F.F.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (Lieut. D. MacLeod) - Interallied Victory Medal (Lieut. D. MacLeod) Note: Less than 100 x 1914-15 Stars were awarded to Volunteers of the Nyasaland Field Force The medals are all mounted as-worn in the swing-style. The contemporary silk ribands suspended from a mounting bar that retains the original long hinged pin and clasp fittings. Condition: VF

A 'Palestine' campaign service group of 3: British Constable H. Wilson, Palestine Police - GSM 1918. GVI first type clasp 'Palestine' (3192 B.Const. H. Wilson. Pal.Police) - Defence Medal - War Medal Important: A confirmed double 'Palestine' clasp recipient who served in palestine throughout the Second World War British Constable H. Wilson a long serving member of the British Section Palestine Police, is confirmed as having qualified for the GSM and clasp per the respective campaign medal roll of the Palestine Police (ref WO 100/510) wherein it is noted that the recipients GSM was issued to him on 12 November 1947. He is also shown in a supplementary page in the same medal roll (the medal rolls are held and are accessible at The National Archives), as qualifying for a further clasp only for 'Palestine 1945-48' that was issued loose to him on 3 July 1952. This latter entry also confirms that the recipient served in Palestine throughout the period 17 December 1938 to 4 February 1948 Condition: GSM is EF, the others about GVF

A 'Para' NCO who parachuted in the Rhine Airborne Assault and who later served with the 'Mutinous 13th Parachute Battalion': Sergeant Patrick Caveney, 1st Battalion Highland Light Infantry late 13th Para Battalion, 5th Independent Parachute Brigade - France and Germany Star - War Medal - GSM 1918. GVI II & 'S.E.A 45-46' 'Pal 1945-48' (14851156 Sjt. P. Caveney. H.L.I.) Important: The recipients entitlement to the medal and clasps confirmed per the respective medal rolls. Reference WO 100/513 for award of the S.E. Asia 1945-46 clasp - the roll compiled and signed at Pardes Hanna, Palestine on 8 August 1947, with note showing issued on 13 August 1948, and ref WO 100/527 compiled and signed at Fort George, Inverness, Scotland on 19 October 1948 Note: Only 7 x S.E. Asia 1945-46 medals awarded to the Highland Light Infantry. Of those, 2 were to officers serving attached to Indian Army regiments, another to a Phyiscal Instructor attached to 12th Yorks Para Bn, and 4 x others including Caveney who were all attached to 13/Para Patrick 'Pat' Caveney was a native of Paisely, Scotland (latterly at 1 Mull Avenue, Glenburn, Paisley). Pat's father - James Caveney - had been decorated in the Great War with the award of the Military Medal (LG 23/7/1919) while serving with the Royal Innisklling Fusiliers. Pat had a brother, John Caveney (23 Well Street, Paisley), who had served in the Second World War as a member of No.3 Commando. Handwritten letters from Pat Caveney that accompany the medals, indicate that Pat sold the family medals to a collector in 1968 due to straightened circumstances. A summary of Pat's military service is contained in an accompanying xeroxed letter from the Army Records Centre, sent to the recipient on 22 March 1968 - Enlisted General Service Corps embodoed Territorial Army: 28.9.44 - Transferred to Highland Light Infantry: 9.11.44 - Transferred to Army Air Corps: 1.2.45 - Appointed L/Corporal: 29.9.45 - Appointed Acting Corporal: 24.10.45 - Appointed W/Substantive Corporal: - Appointed L/Sergeant - Appointed A/Sergeant - Transferred to class 'Z' (T) Reserve - Transferred in administration to Army Air Corps - Allocated to Army General Reserve - Discharged from service liability on completion of engagement - Military Conduct: Exemplary - Served overseas; N.W.E. Europe 24.3.45 to 15.5.45 India 20.7.45 to 21.9.45 SEAC 22.9.45 to 13.12.45 Batavia 14.12.45 to 2.5.46 Singapore 3.5.46 to 24.11.47 - Medals Awarded: War Medal 1939-45, General Service Medal & clasp 'Palestine' The above reference to medals awarded is wrong (and unfortunately a common occurrence by ill-informed clerks, not checking the records and rolls carefully) - and as contradicted by the soldiers 'Overseas Service' record in the very same summary, and of course the extant referenced medal rolls. The medals on offer being the recipients correct and full medal enetitlement as a Paratrooper that 'Parachuted, or Dropped' onto German soil as part of the largest airborne operation of the Second World War, i.e., 'Operation Varsity' on 24 March 1945, and who later served in the post-war campaigns in Netherlands East Indies 1945-46 and Palestine 1945-48 The infamous mutiny by some of the 13th (Lancashire) Parachute Battalion serving in Malaya in 1946 had serious consequences for all members of that unit, both mutineers and those that remained loyal. Military command invoked strict security censorship, and rapidly worked to diffuse and cover-up the shambolic incident, not least by convicting 252 men of the battalion for 'Mutiny', disbanding the unit and positing-out former members (not mutineers) of the battalion to other army units. In Pat Cavaney's case he was posted back to his parent regiment 1st Battalion Highland Light Infantry. Pat had evidently wanted to remain a 'Para' and even tried to get transferred back to the Parachute Regiment, but without success having been 'tainted' by association as having served with 13/Para. Interestingly a copied letter from a former Parachute Regiment officer Lt.Col P.J. Luard. DSO. OBE. under whom Pat had served clearly conveys the disgust with which the 13/Paras were held in contemt, and how there actions had affected the career prospects of Sergeant Caveney, as under; Quote, Dear Caveney, I have your letter of the 13th December and am so sorry to hear that you are no longer in the regiment. I find that there is little that I can do directly. If however, you apply officially through your Commanding Officer, to go back to the Parachute Regiment you can certainly use my name as being very pleased to have you back under my command, and also as a recommendation for your service in the Regiment. It is very sad to think of all the good chaps being dispersed because of the senseless behaviour of an irresponsible and gutless few. With every good wish and for good luck in your effort to return. Yours....... Unquote. Sold together with file of various ephemera, as found, including; - Photograph of recipient, with name and detaoils on reverse - Copied service summary from Army Records Centre, dated 22 March 1968 - Photocopied letter from former CO apertaining to mutiny by 13/Para - Handwritten letters from the recipient - Photograph of recipients brother - Card addressed cover of brothers medal box of issue - Annotated newspaper clippings apertaining to 'Operation Varsity' An extremely rare to regiment medal group- and the more desirable basis the confirmed 'Para' service Condition: EF

A 'Passchendaele' Military Medal & campaign medal group of 4 awarded for 'Conspicuous Gallantry': Sergeant Robert David Boddie Canadian Machine Gun Corps, late 28th (North West) Battalion Canadian Infantry, Canadian Expeditionary Force - Military Medal. GV first type (73288 Sjt: R. D. Boddie. 6 / Coy Can: M.G.C.) - 1914-15 Star (73288 Pte. R. D. Boddie. 28/Can:Inf:) - British War Medal. Silver issue (73288 Sjt. R, D. Boddie. 28-Can. Inf.) - Interallied Victory Medal (73288 Sjt. R. D. Boddie. 28-Can Inf) Sold together with; - Recipients original aluminum identity disc - Original transmittal letter for the 1914-1915 Star - Original transmittal letter for the Military Medal - Original photograph of recipient taken 'In-the-Field' rev marked 'Lens, France Dec 1917' Note: All medals verified as entitled and issued per recipients 'Service Papers' (held and accessible a the National Archives of Canada) - Military Medal: London Gazette issue of 19 November 1917. The specific deeds for which Sergeant Boddie was decorated with the Military Medal are contained in the Regimental Order 3782 dated 14 September 1917, and the citation states; Quote, For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He fought 4 guns with great skill and determination. Although heavily shelled and his guns damaged, he repaired and kept them in action throughout the day, until they could be replaced. By his courage and cheerfulness under most trying circumstances, he set a splendid example to his men Unquote. Important: Sergeant Boddie was confirmed 'Wounded-in-Action', Gun Shot & Shrapnel (G.S.W.), to 'Chest', 1917 Robert David Boddie, the son of James & Margaret Boddie was a native of Port Erroll, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, where he was born on 21 January 1889. At the time of the 1891 National Census for Scotland, Robert's father was recorded as being employed as a 'Cashier in Advocates Office', and the family residing at Holburn Road, Old Machar, Aberdeenshire, in addition to his parents, Robert is recorded as living at home with with 3 x siblings, viz; James, Elizabeth & Margaret. By the time of the 1901 National Census, Robert and his younger sister Margaret, were at that time residing with his grand-parents James & Elizabeth at Path Head, Cruden,Aberdeenshire, Scotland, where his Grandfather is recorded as employed as a 'Farmer'. Robert, recorded as a 'Labourer' appears to have first migrated to Canada in 1910, passenger records showing that he embarked at Liverpool, England, on 15 April 1910, on the 'Allan Steamship Company Ltd' liner the S.S. Victorian, bound for Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. Robert made Canada his home, and subsequently became a permanent resident. Robert settled in Manitoba, with the 1911 Census for Canada, showing him as living on a farm at Marquette, Manitoba (the Census claiming he had migrated to Canada in 1907 (sic)). On 28 October 1914, at the age of 25 years and 9 months, Robert attested for the Canadian Army, when he enlisted at Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan. Robert joined the locally raised 28th (North West) Battalion Canadian Infantry - for overseas service with the Canadian Expeditionary Force. On enlistment he measured 5ft 7 inches - a significant note, as this positively identifies him as the 'shorter' of the two soldiers in the accompanying photograph taken in the trenches in France, where he is seen as a 'Sergeant' (see chevrons) wearing his 'Brodie' steel helmet. The 28th was brigaded early in 1915 with the 27th (City of Winnipeg) Battalion, the 29th (Vancouver) and the 31st (Alberta). These units formed the 6th Canadian Infantry Brigade- the 'Iron Sixth' in the 2nd Canadian Division Robert was not the only one of his Scottish born family to have migrated to Canada and subsequently served with the Canadian Army, as his younger brothers James and Alexander - are all also recorded to have enlisted and served during the Great War Condition: EF

A 'Persian Gulf' and Great War campaign service group of 4: Able Seaman, Sydney Robert Lock, Royal Navy late H.M.S. Fox - NGS 1915. GV type I 'Persian Gulf 1909-1914' (J.15121. A.B. S.R.Lock. A.B. H.M.S. Fox) - 1914-15 Star (J.15121, S.R. Lock, A.B., R.N.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (J.15121 S.R. Lock. A.B. R.N.) - Interallied Victory Medal (J.15121 S.R. Lock. A.B. R.N.) Important: All medals and clasp confirmed as entitled and issued per the respective medal rolls. Ref ADM 171/62 (for NGSM) that is notated to show that the medal was delivered to him as a member of the Royal Navy Establishment, 'Zanzibar' on 22 November 1915, and ADM 171/108 (for the 1914-15 'Trio') Note: The recipient is also confirmed as having been awarded a Silver War Badge 'No 13041' (ref ADM 171/184) that was issued to him on 6 June 1917 Sydney Robert Lock was a native of Croydon, Surrey, England, where he was born on 28 January 1895 The Great-War trio mounted in the swing-style, the mounting brooch bar retaining the original long hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: Contact wear the group mostly GF or better

A 'Piffer's' North West Frontier of India campaign medal pair: Sepoy Lal Khan 1st Punjab Infantry (Frontier Force) - IGS Medal 1854. Silver 'Waziristan 1894-5' (144 Sepoy Lal Khan 1st Punjab Infy) - IGS 1895. Victoria silver 'Punjab Frontier 97-98' 'Waziristan 01-2' (144 Sepoy Lal Khan 1st Pjb Infy) The recipient was a Sepoy (Private) serving with the 1st Punjab Infantry (Frontier Force) an infantry regiment of the Indian Army In 1903 the regiment was retitled as 55th Coke's Rifles (Frontier Force), and in 1922 became 1st Battalion (Coke's) 13th Frontier Force Rifles Condition: About VF

A 'Pipers' Great War campaign group of 3: Piper Allan McDonald, 9th Battalion Gordon Highlanders - 1914-15 Star (3-6827. Piper. A. Mc Donald, Gord.Highrs.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (3-6827 Pte. A. Mc Donald. Gordons.) - Interallied Victory Medal (3-6827 Pte. A. Mc Donald, Gordons,) Note: All campaign medals confirmed as entitled/issued per the recipients Medal Index Card, wherein the recipient is shown as holding appointment of Piper Important: The 1914-15 Star correctly impressed with appointment 'Piper' - only the stars of the Great War campaign medals being so named Piper Allan McDonald is confirmed on his Medal Index Card as having first entered theatre of war 'France' on 9 May 1915 Reference 'The Pipes of War' (Seton & Grant, 1920) the authors under the chapter dealing with the regimental records and nominal rolls of the respective regiments list there having been 16 x Pipers serving variously with 9/Gordons - including the famous Pipe Major George Findlater, V.C. - the hero of Dargai. Of the 16 x Pipers, 3 x including Findlater VC were invalided, 1 x killed-in-action and 4 x wounded-in-action An on-line search of the Medal Index Cards held at The National Archives indicate that only an estimated 172 x campaign stars, or bravery decorations, for example, DCM, MM or MSM, were actually issued named with a Piper appointment (i.e., Piper, Corporal Piper, Serjeant Piper or Piper Major) impressed on the medal to Pipers in any of the 5 x multi-battalion 'Highland Regiments' that served in the Great War. Note that the figure of 172 refers to the estimated number of medals issued to Piper in 'Highland' regiments, and not the estimated number of recipients, which latter would be much less in total including as it would those issued with both stars and decorations in their groups. Rare to find in the market, thus named, in a complete entitlement group All medals fitted with original long lengths of silk watered ribands Condition: The BWM dark toned, the group about EF

A 'Poacher's' 1914 Star campaign group of 3: Private Edward Brannick, 2nd Battalion Lincolnshire Regiment - 1914 Star, with original dated clasp (8192 Pte., 2/Linc. R.); - British War Medal. Silver issue (8192 Pte. E. Brannick, Linc. R.) - Interallied Victory Medal (8192 Pte. E. Brannick, Linc. R.) The recipients Medal index Card confirm that he first entered theatre of war 'France & Flanders' on 5 November 1914, and that he was subsequently issued with 'clasp & roses' The medals mounted in the swing-style suspended from contemporary silk weave ribands and as-worn by the recipient. The mounting bar retaining the long hinged pin and clasp fittings Sold together with copied research including Medal index Card Condition: Contact marks about VF

A 'Post Office Rifles' Volunteer campaign and long service medal group of 3: Corporal Francis Peter Thomas Kelly, 24th Middlesex Volunteer Rifle Corps, late Royal Engineers - QSA Medal: Silver with 3 x clasps 'CC' 'OFS' 'TR' (2545 Sapr F. P. T. Kelly. R.E.) - KSA Medal. Silver issue with usual 2 x dated clasps (2545 Sapr F. P. T. Kelly. R.E.) - Volunteer Force Long Service Medal. EDVII issue (6040 Cpl. F Kelly. 24/Middx: V.R.C.) Important: The QSA and KSA medals and all 5 x clasps confirmed as entitled per respective medal rolls (reference WO 100/159 for QSA to 1st Telegraph Division Royal Engineers and WO 100/315 for KSA to Telegraph Battalion Royal Engineers) Francis Peter Thomas Kelly, was a native of Edinburgh, Scotland, where he was born circa 1872. By trade a 'Telegraphist' and having already served for some years as a volunteer in the 24th Middlesex Rifle Volunteers, he enlisted at Cardiff on 9 August 1898, on a 'Short Service' egagement with the Colours, and service with the Royal Engineers. During the South African War he served 2 years and 233 days in theatre between 21 January 1900 to 10 September 1902, qualifying for 2 x campaign medals and 5 x clasps as enumerated in his service papers. Francis is recorded as having died on 5 September 1914, at which time he was residing at , 15 Senghenydd, Cardiff, Glamorganshire, Wales Sold together with hard-copy set of recipients service papers Condition: VF

A 'Posthumous' Resistance Fighters 'Allied Escape Lines' Group of 4 Orders & Decorations together with British & United States 'Commendations' for assisting 'Allied Aircrew' to escape and evade capture: Monsieur Hector Moreau, Belgian Resistance - Belgium: Order of Leopold II. French language obverse. With 'Swords' emblem on riband - Belgium: Cross of War 1940-45. With 'Leopold' reverse cypher & Bronze Palm emblem - Belgium: Commemorative Medal 1940-1945. With 'Crossed Lightening Bolts' emblem - Belgium: Resistance Medal 1940-1945 Sold together with below original award commendations; - United Kingdom: Commendation from Air Chief Marshall R.A.F. to Hector Moreau, for helping Commonwelath Aircrew escape or evade capture - United States: President's 'Commendation' to Henry Moreau, for gallantly assisting in the escape of Allied Soldiers from the enemy Important: The award files for Europeans in enemy occupied Europe who rendered assistance to 'Allied Aircrew' on escape lines behind enemy lines are held in The National Archives, London (and similarly in a national repository in the USA). The records show that the recipient Henry Moreau had been resident of, 143 Rue Linthout, Brussels, Blegium, and that his 'Grade 5 Award' from the British had been a 'Posthumous' award sent to the recipient's Mothe, Mme Moreau, as 'Next of Kin' Presumably, the recipient died during the Second World War, quite possibly executed as a resistance fighter, or was captured and deported to a Nazi Concentration Camp where he subsequently died The rendering any form of assistance to 'Allied Aircrew' to escape and evade capture in enemy occupied Europe was fraught with extreme danger. If caught, the penalties for performing such deeds were invariably detention, deportation or summary execution. The helpers on all 'Escape Lines' were in a word 'Valiant' Condition: Medals mostly EF

A 'Postman' from Stewkley, serving with the Post Office Rifles, 'Killed-in-Action' campaign medal group of 3: Rifleman William James Beasley 8th (City of London) Battalion, The London Regiment (Post Office Rifles) - 1914-15 Star (2844 Pte. W. J. Beasley, 8-Lond. R.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (2844 Pte. W. J. Beasley, 8-Lond. R.) - Interallied Victory Medal (2844 Pte. W. J. Beasley, 8-Lond. R.) Note: The last 3 digits of recipients regimental number on the BWM / Victory only, have been officially corrected All medals verified on the respective campaign medal rolls as under; - 1914-15 Star: Ref WO 329/2866 compiled & signed, London, 2 December 1919 - British War & Interallied Victory Medals: Ref WO 329/1918 compiled & signed, London, 1 May 1920 Important: Rifleman William J. Beasley, is confirmed as being 'Killed-in-Action' in France on 24 December 1915. His sacrifice being commemorated on the CWGC 'Loos Memorial', and is additionally commemorated on the Stewkley Memorial, Buckinghamshire, England William James Beasley, son of Joseph & Sarah Beasley, was a native of Stewkley, Buckinghamshire, England where he was born circa 1886. Prior to volunteering for active service with the British Army, he was employed as a 'Postman' (1911 Census refers). William Beasley, had formerly resided at, 60 Frinton Road, East Ham, London, Essex. William, first entered theatre of war 'France' on 18 March 1915, when he landed with the rest of his battalion at the French port of Le Havre. William nominated his youngest brother Albert George Beasley as his next of kin, and to whom he bequeathed his estate Sold together with original torn registered envelope in which the medals were forwarded to the recipients mother, addressed to; Mrs S. Beasley Market Street Stewkley Nr Leighton Buzzard Bucks Condition: EF

A 'rare to regiment' campaign and long service group of 6: Sergeant G. Nicholson, Royal Scots Greys late Lincolnshire Regiment - 1939-45 Star - France and Germany Star - Defence Medal - War Medal - GSM 1918. EIIR issue with clasp 'Malaya' (4802289 Sgt. G. Nicholson. Greys.) - Military LS&GC. EIIR issue with bar 'Regular Army' (4802289 Cpl. G. Nicholson. Greys.) Important: A rare to regiment issue of the General Service Medal with clasp 'Malaya', as the Royal Scots Grey's did not deploy as a regiment to Malaya during the long years of the 'Emergency' there. Presumably the recipient was serving there on attachment, and so scarce thus named to his parent regiment 'The Greys' Note: The recipients unique Army Number is from the block allocated to the Lincolnshire Regiment, thus indicating that the recipient had originally enlisted into the British Army as an infantryman sometime prior to 1942 The group court-mounted. The mounting bar retaining the original long hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: GVF

A 'Rare to Regiment' campaign and long service pair: Warrant Officer Class II D.A. Walker, Royal Army Educational Corps late Grenadier Guards - IGS 1936. 'North West Frontier 1937-39' (2607862 W.O.Cl.2. D.A. Walker, R.A.E.C.) - Military LSGC. GVI type I 'Regular Army' (2607862 W.O.Cl.2. D.A. Walker, A.E.C.) Important: The IGS is a Royal Mint issue, with official (overstamped) correction to the second forename initial, and last two letters of unit The medal roll confirms that the award is one of only 6 medals with this clasp that were issued to NCO's of the Army Educational Corps, another member of the Corps also received the clasp 'North West Frontier 1937-39' to add to his earlier medal and clasp for services in 1936-37 The recipient qualified for the medal and clasp in respect of his services while attached variously to 2nd Battalion Green Howards and 1st Battalion Leicestershire Regiment. Significantly the medal rolls show that his name appeared on two rolls - that for his service with 1/Leicesters being cancelled as it was a duplicate claim, and hence almost certainly the reason why his IGS medal was subsequently issued 'officially corrected'. The medal and clasp was issued on 24 April 1949. All the above details confirmed in the respective medal roll entries WO 100 / 500 Note: The recipients unique Army Number indicates that he had initially served in the Grenadier Guards when he had enlisted for service with the British Army A 'Rare to Unit' pair of medals - the recipient most probably also qualifying for further un-named campaign medals for service during the Second World War Condition: GVF

A 'Rare' confirmed China Station 'Yangtze Incident' casualty group of 3: Petty Officer J.E. Brown, Royal Navy, late H.M.S. London - NGS Medal 1915. GVI Type II & clasp 'Yangtze 1949' (D/JX. 661312. J.E. Brown. Ord.Smn. R.N.) - United Nations Service Medal. With clasp 'Korea' - Naval LS&GC. EIIR issue (JX. 661312. J.E. Brown. P.O. H.M.S. Drake.) Important: Recipient is confirmed as being 'Wounded-in-Action' H.M.S. London, while going to assistance of H.M.S. 'Amethyst', Yangtze River, China on 21 April 1949 The recipient was one of 49 x casualties incurred by the crew of H.M.S. london - of those 13 were Killed-in-Action, or Died-of-Wounds, and the remaining 36 were all 'Wounded-in-Action' Sold together with copy of casualty list of H.M.S. London (ref ADM 1/24357) including listing for above recipient, also some copied extracts from the respective 'Action Damage Report' The recipients non entitlement to a British Korea medal would indicate service on the Line of Communications routes or bases located in Japan that supplied the Commonwealth forces in Korea, and which service qualified for the award of the United Nations Service Medal The medals mounted in the court-style for display purposes Condition: About GVF

A 'Rare' South African War, 'Kalahari 1907' and Great War campaign group of 4: Staff Sergeant Major William L Simon, 5th Regiment South African Mounted Rifles late Cape Police District 2 - KSA 1902. With 2 x dated clasps (903 L.Cpl W. L. Simon. C.P.Dist 2.) - 1914-15 Star (S.S.M. W.S. Simon. 5th S.A.M.R.) - Permanent Forces LSGC. (No 1839. S.S.M. W.L. Simon. 5th Regt (S.A.M.R.) - Germany: South West Africa Campaign Medal. Bronze with clasp 'Kalahari 1907' Note: Different second initial on the 1914-15 Star - we believe, but do not know - that all the medals above listed are to one person rather then a family group, and are sold as found. The lugs on upper clasp on the KSA have been clipped Important: The KSA medal and clasps is confirmed as entitled per the respective medal roll of the Cape Police (ref WO 100/359) compiled and dated, Kimberley 3 October 1903, which is also noted to show that the recipient had earlier served with 21st Company 2nd Battalion Imperial Yeomanry. A check of the corresponding QSA medal roll (ref WO 100/240) gives the recipients full name as William Leslie Simon, and that he earned a QSA with 3 x state clasps 'CC' 'OFS' 'TR', and that his Imperial Yeomanry regimental number was 1895 William Simon was 'Wounded-in-Action' during the South African War, at 'Hoopstad' on 23 October 1900 W.L. Simon is also confirmed as being one of the recipients of the German South West Africa Campaign Medal for his services during 1907 - a unique German medal that, when awarded with the corresponding 'Kalahari 1907' clasp, was only ever awarded to British Imperial Forces, and specifically those South African security services of which less than a 100 men received the medal and clasp Reference, the South African Military History Society, Military History Journal Vol 1 No 3 - December 1968), the article therein indicates that W L Simon was one of 11 men who were originally only awarded the medal - with no clasp. However, the medal and clasp here offered is as-issued and original in all respects, with regards to size, designers obverse signature, and unique clasp style As the referenced article states that there were at least 2 x appeal claims and subsequent awards of clasps, to men like Simon that had originally only been granted the medal wihtout clasp, it is therefore quite possible that Corporal Simon also later appealed for a subsequent clasp to be issued. As the official records of these medals are no longer extant, it is not possible to positively confirm, or deny with certainty, whether or not Corporal Simon did receive a clasp - but what is certain is that he was served in the campaign, and that he obviously did receive a medal The recipient William Simon's Imperial Yeomanry service papers are extant and accessible from The National Archives, wherein he is shown as having been a native of Chester, Cheshire, England Ribbon frayed on the German award Condition: GVF

A 'Rare-to Regiment' Indian Army British Officers campaign medal group of 6: Lieutenant Colonel J. N. Taylor (later Dalzell) Indian Army late Rajput Regiment, 38th Central India Horse, and Suffolk Regiment - British War Medal. Silver issue (Lieut J.N. Taylor) - Interallied Victory Medal (Lieut J.N. Taylor) - IGS 1908. GV first issue 'Af NWF 19' 'Waz 21' 'Waz 24' (Capt. J.N. Taylor, 38 Horse.) - 1939-45 Star (Lt Col, J.N. Dalzell, Ind.Army) - War Medal 1939-45 (Lt Col, J.N. Dalzell, Ind.Army) - India Service Medal (Lt Col, J.N. Dalzell, Ind.Army) Important: The WW2 medals named in a contermporary privately engraved style John Norton Taylor, born 17 November 1897, Bournemouth, Hampshire, England. Educated Cheltenham College 1911-14 then Royal Military College Sandhurst, September 1914 to May 1915. Regular Army commission 12 May 1915 into the Suffolk Regiment. Served in France & Flanders with 7th Battalion Suffolk Regiment, July - October 1916; Wounded-in-Action Guedecourt (Somme) 4 October 1916; with 2nd Battalion Suffolk Regiment January-April 1917; was again 'Wounded-in-Action during the attack on 'Harp' feature, near Arras 9 April 1917. Served with Salonika with 1st Battalion Suffolk Regiment December 1917 to July 1918 Arrived in India July 1918, transferring to the Indian Army. Posted to 38th Central India Horse on 5 March 1919, attached from the 38th to 25th Cavalry on the 12t July 1919. Saw service with the 25th Cavalry during the Afghanistan NWF 1919 operations (26 July to 1 October 1919) though carried on the strength of the 38thCentral India Horse (hence the IGS is named to 38 Horse, which is believed unique thus named to a British Officer of 38 C.I.H., as the regiment was serving in Palestine at the time). Transferred to the 4th, later 2/7th Rajputs in 1921. Served Waziristan in 1921 and he saw further service in Waziristan and from December 1922 to March 1923 at Razmak On the 18th February 1928 he married his cousin Lady Marjorie Dalzell, only daughter of the 16th (and last) Earl of Carnwarth and assumed the surname Dalzell by Royal Licence Confirmed as second in command 2/7th Bn, Rajput Regiment 3rd May 1936. Transfer to the Supernumerary Unemployed List as of 31st January 1938 at own request. Commissioned into the Royal Air Force Reserve in 1938 (Flight Lieutenant 12 October 1938). Commanded a squadron of aircraft apprentices and served as Station ARP & Defence Officer at RAF Halton in Buckinghamshire from September 1939 to August 1940 when he was recalled to the Indian Army and he relinquished his RAFR commission Rejoined IA September 1940 and was posted to 13th Malabar Battalion (ITF), 3rd Madras Regiment, as a company commander then assumed command February to September 1941. Raised and commanded the 25th (Garrison), later made an active battalion and renamed 18th Bn., 7th Rajput Regiment from September 1941 to February 1945. Registrar of No. 75 & 79 Indian General Hospital, SEAC from February to August 1945. Administration Commandant (Class 1) Cawnpore August 1945 until November 1946. Officer Commanding of Red Row Transit Camp, Calcutta from November 1946, until it was disbanded on the March 1947 He left India in June 1947 & retired from the army 28 June 1948 and obtained employment as a Civilian Substitution Officer with the R.A.F., serving at Bushy Park with Headquarters Transport Command and later with the Air Ministry Unit at West Drayton in June 1951. In the later half of 1953 he was transferred to the R.A.F. Station at Tichfield, near Fareham, for duties at the R.A.F. Central Depository. He became ill in Febuary, 1957 and in spite of a short spell in Osbourne House in the Isle of Wight and subsequently in a nursing home at Fareham he died on the 12 April 1957 at Fareham, Surrey and the funeral was on 15 April at Titchfield church Condition: VF

A 'Rathkenny' Ulsterman's South African War campaign pair: Private Robert Quate, 1st & 2nd Battalions Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers - QSA Medal. Silver 'CC' 'TH' 'ROL' 'BELF' 'OFS' (6014 Pte. R. Quate. Rl: Innis: Fus:) - KSA Medal. 2 x clasps 'SA 01' 'SA 02' (6014 Pte. R. Quate. Innis: Fus:) Important: The extant 'Pension' papers of Private Robert Quate indicate that he was 'Wounded-in-Action' in 1914 Both medals and all 7 x clasps confirmed as entitled per the respective campaign medal rolls of 1st & 2nd Battalions Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers - QSA clasps 'CC' 'TH' 'ROL' 'BELF' (ref WO 100/183) - QSA clasp 'OFS' (ref WO 100/183) - KSA & 2 x clasps (ref WO 100/329) Note In addition to above the recipient was also entitled to a 1914 Star trio (the medal index card and medal rolls do not show any isusance of clasp or roses) albeit the recipient was 'Wounded' serving with B.E.F. prior to November 1914. The recipients service papers are extant and can be accessed at The National Archives Robert Quate, son of Samuel Quate & Mary Brogan Quate, was a native of the Parish of Skerry, Rathkenny, Co Antrim, Ulster, where he was born circa 1879. Describing his trade as a 'Labourer', Robert attested for the British Army, and service with the Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers, at Belfast on 12 August 1898. After completion of basic training at the regimental depot, Robert was posted to 1st Battalion Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers on 22 November 1898, with which battalion he was to remain - including campaign service in South Africa during the Boer War - until being posted to the 2nd battalion of the regiment on 8 January 1903. Private Quate was transferred to the Army Reserve on 11 August 1906, and was discharged on completion of his first period of engagement on 11 August 1910. Attested 3rd 'Militia' Battalion R.I.F. on 23 September 1910. Robert was mobilized in 1914, and served overseas in France & Flanders with 2nd Battalion Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers between 23 August 1914 to 22 October 1914, during which time he was 'Wounded-in-Action' on wrist of right hand. Returning to the United Kingdom on 23 October 1914, Private Quate took his final discharge from the British Army on 15 May 1915. During his service with the British Army, Robert served overseas as under; - South Africa: 5 November 1899 - 24 October 1903 (3 years 354 days) - Egypt: 25 October 1903 - 13 March 1906 (2 years 140 days) - France: 23 August 1914 - 22 October 1914 (61 days) Medals mounted for display purposes on a metal mounting bar Condition: VF

A 'Red Hackles Casualty' Great War & Delhi Durbar medal group of 4 together with the Memorial Plaque issued to the fallen soldiers Next of Kin: Private William Smith, 2nd Battalion, Royal Highlanders (Black Watch) - 1914 Star. With original dated clasp (9432 Pte. W. Smith. 2/R. Highrs.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (9432 Pte. W. Smith. R. Highrs.); - Interallied Victory Medal (9432 Pte. W. Smith. R. Highrs.); - Delhi Durbar Medal 1911. Silver issue (9432 Pte W. Smith RH) - Memorial Plaque (William Smith) Note: The Delhi Durbar medal has regimentally impressed naming, of the correct style associated with this particular regiment, whose second battalion comprised the Guard of Honour for the King Emperor during the Delhi Durbar of 1911 Important: Private William Smith 'Died-of-Wounds' in France on 9 May 1915, from wounds received in action earlier that day during the battle of Ypres. William had previously been wounded-in-action during the fighting in October 1914 William Smith, the son of William and Ann Smith, was a native of Carnoustie, Forafr, Scotland, where he had been born on 13 September 1882. Prior to enlisitng in the 2d Royal Highlanders in 1903, he had been employed as a 'Shoemaker' Sold together with a local newspaper article from the Dundee Courier of 27 May 1915 (with portrait of the recipient), that states; Quote, ?Carnoustie Hero. Private William Smith, 2nd Black Watch, who has died in hospital in France as the result of wounds received at the battle of Ypres on Sunday, 9th May. Private Smith, who was the son of Mr. Wm. Smith, 26 Arbroath Road, Carnoustie, was for the past ten years in India, and went straight to France with the Indian Expeditionary Force on the outbreak of war. He was wounded in October last, and was allowed home for a short time. He was 33 years of age.? Sold together with some copied research Condition: EF

A 'Regimental Sergeant Major's' 1914 Star campaign medal group of 3: Regimental Sergeant Major William McLean, 1st Garrison Battalion Gordon Highlanders late 2nd Battalion Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders - 1914 Star (8909 L/Cpl. W. McLean. 2/A. & S. Highrs ) - British War Medal. Silver issue (12631 A.W.O.1. W. McLean. A. & S. H.) - Interallied Victory Medal (12631 A.W.O.1. W. McLean. A. & S. H.) Important: The recipient William McLean is confirmed on the medal roll for the British War & Interallied Victory Medals as subsequently holding the appointment of Acting Warrant Officer 1 (Acting Regimental Sergeant Major) serving with of 1st (Garrison Battalion) Gordon Highlanders Note: All medals verified as entitled & issued per the respective campaign medal rolls as under; - 1914 Star. With dated clasp (ref WO 329/2479) - British War & Interallied Victory Medals (ref WO 329/1656) William McLean was a very early entrant to theatre of war 'France', and is confirmed as landing in France, on 10 August 1914 - just 6 days after the British 'Declaration of War'. Interestingly, William was in advance party of his battalion to be landed in France, as 2/Argylls are recorded as landing as a unit at Boulogne, France, on 14 August, 1914. served in France with 2nd Battalion Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders - the direct descendent unit of the famous 'Thin Red Line' (93rd Highlanders). He is confirmed as having received the dated clasp and rosette for the 1914 Star, which were sent to him on 19 March 1924. William was subsequently promoted and transferred to the 1st (Garrison Battalion) Gordon Highlanders, where he held regimental number . 1st (Garrison Battalion) Gordon Highlanders, was raised at Blairgowrie, Perthshire, Scotland, in 1916, specifically for overseas service the 1st (Garrison Battalion) Gordon Highlanders subsequently embarking for India in January 1917. Regimental Sergeant Major Mclean is shown on his Medal Index Card as being a future resident of; 48c County Houses Newarthill Motherwell Scarce seen Warrant Officer rank on the Great War 'Pair' Sold together with hard-copy of the recipients Medal Index Card Condition: VF

A 'Sherwood Foresters' Great War campaign group of 3: Private Charles William Woods, Nottinghamshire and Derby Regiment - 1914-15 Star (3535 Pte C.W. Woods. Notts. & Derby. R.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (3535 Pte C.W. Woods. Notts. & Derby. R.) - Interallied Victory Medal (3535 Pte C.W. Woods. Notts. & Derby. R.) Note: Letter 'Y' on 1914-15 Star has been overstamped Private Charles William Woods first entered theatre of war 'France' on 18 August 1915. In addition to his Great War campaign medals his Medal Index Card also indicates that he was isued a Silver War Badge, which was only awarded to service personnel that were discharged as a consequence of wounds, injuries or other debilitating illness causing a soldier to be discharged Condition: GVF

A 'Singapore 1942 Escapers' group of 10: Captain Alfred William Frisby, C.B.E., E.D., Member of the Singapore Legislative Council, late Federated Malay States Volunteer Force and Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve - Commander of the Order of the British Empire (Civil). C.B.E. Type II with full neck cravat - British War Medal. Silver issue (B.Z.5530 A.W. Frisby. A.B. R.N.V.R.) - Interallied Victory Medal (B.Z.5530 A.W. Frisby. A.B. R.N.V.R.) - 1939-45 Star - Pacific Star - Defence Medal - War Medal - 1937 Coronation Medal - 1953 Coronation Medal - Efficiency Decoration. GVI first issue (Capt. Alfred W. Frisby, F.M.S.V.F.) Important: The recipient a long time resident expatriate and colonial administrator in Penang and later Singapore, is confirmed as having been awarded the below following medals per the referenced sources; - C.B.E. - Colonial Education Service, Director of Education Singapore (ref LG 5 June 1952) - British War Medal & Interallied Victory Medals (ref ADM 171/126) - Coronation 1937 - Lt SSVF (ref Federated Malay States Government Gazette 2 July 1937) - Efficiency Decoration (ref Malayan Union Government Gazette 23 May 1946) Note: Although the medal rolls for the Second World War are not yet in the public domain, the Second World War medals in the group are of course the standard quartet of campaign medals awarded to all Far East Volunteers who had been resident in theatre for 12 months prior to 7 December 1941, and who subsequently served in the Malaya campaign from 8 December 1941 onwards. The Coronation Medal was awarded per the Singapore Colony allocation Important: This officer made a remarkable escape - itself an epic - when he embarked at Singapore just hours before the surrender of the British Colony to the Imperial Japanese Army on 15 February 1942 Reference '"In Oriente Primus" A History of the Volunteer Forces in Malay & Singapore' (Moffatt & Riches, 2010 ) for the biographical notes on Alfred William Frisby, as follows; Quote, Frisby A.W. (Alfred William) CBE 1952 ED BA 'Friz' b. 1897. Educated Northampton School and Wadaham College, Oxford. W.W.1. Service: RNVR Naval Intelligence Office, Jamaica. To Malayan Education Service 1922 as European Master, Penang Free School. Hon.Sec. KL Branch ex-Services Association of Malaya. By 1940 Inspector of Schools, Selangor. A founder member of Taiping Rotary Club 1936. Post war Director of Education, Singapore - retired 1952 then 2nd Chairman Public Relations Committee. Lt Signals Section 4SSVF to Captain FMSVF on the harbour launch Celia 14.2.42 to Djambi then the SS Dumayer van Twist to Tjilitap then Zandamm to Fremantle WA 7.3.42. On to NZ. Wife Jessie Marguerite also escaped. Working for Dept of African Education, Mazabuka, N. Rhodesia 1943-1945. Member of Legislative Council, Singapore 1949. Rotary Club President 1953-54. Lived postwar at 9 Nassim RD Flats, Singapore. Chairman of Public Services Commission, Singapore, finally retired 1956. Jessie died 22.6.64. St Thomas' Hospital London. A.W. died 9.2.73 Bideford, North Devon Unquote. The medals mounted in the court-style and as-worn by the recipient. The medal suspended on silk ribands from a mounting bar that retains it's original long hinged pin and clasp fittings on reverse Condition: Silver medals dark toned otherwise VF

A 'Skins' Korean War campaign medal pair: Trooper J.W. Gatson, 5th Royal Inniskilling Dragoon Guards - Korea Medal 1950-53. 1st obverse issue (22306357 Tpr. J. W. Gatson, 5 D.G.) - United Nations: Service Medal with clasp 'Korea' Note: The silk corded ribbon on the United Nations Kore Medal retaining the mounting bar with hinged pin and clasp (clasp A/F) fitting as issued The 5th Royal Inniskilling Dragoon Guards - armed with 'Centurion' battle tanks, served in Korea 1951-1952, where while attached to 1st Commonwealth Division, 'The Skin's' fought at the battle of 'The Hook' in November 1952. The Chinese launched a massive attack on 'The Hook', a tactically important position held by the British, on 18 November 1952, commencing the second battle for 'The Hook'. The Black Watch, having stoutly defended their positions, were forced back by the overwhelming Chinese attack. Subsequently, the British launched a counter-attack that supported the Black Watch as they began the methodical effort to dislodge the Chinese from 'The Hook'; B Squadron of the regiment, which was armed with the powerful Centurion main battle tank, was part of this attack. Fighting raged on into the early hours of 19 November but, as dawn broke, the Chinese retreated, unable to consolidate their position on 'The Hook'. The regiment left Korea the following month, arriving in the Suez Canal Zone just prior to its handover to the Egyptians. The 5th Royal Inniskilling Dragoon Guards were awarded the below battle honours for their services during the Korean War; - The Hook 1952 - Korea 1951-52 Condition: GVF

A 'Son of the Regiment' Reconquest of the Sudan and South African War campaign and long service medal group of 4: Drummer Frederick Winton Scotland, 1st Battalion Queens Own Cameron Highlanders - Sudan Medal 1898. Silver issue (2100. Pte F. Scotland. 1/Cam: Hdrs) - QSA Medal. 'CC' 'OFS' 'Trans' 'S.A. 1901' (2100 Pte. F. Scotland. 1st Cam'n: Highrs:) - Military LS&GC Medal. EDVII issue (2100 Dmr. F. W. Scotland. Cameron Hdrs.) - Egypt: Khedives Sudan 1896. 'The Atbara' 'Khartoum' (2100 Bdn Scotland 1 Cam Highrs) Important: All medals and clasps verified as entitled as the recipients full medal entitlement per below respective medal rolls and army order; - Sudan Medal (ref WO 100/81) medal was sent to recipient at Cairo, Egypt - QSA Medal & 4 clasps (WO 100/204) recipient invalided ex South Africa on 5 June 1901 - Military LS&GC (ref Army Order 240 of 1906) - Khedives Sudan Medal & 2 x clasps (ref WO 100/81) Frederick Winton Scotland, the son of Peter Scotland (a native of Edinburgh, Scotland ,who served 25 years with the Cameron Highlanders gaining the LS&GC medal, and held the appointment Quartermaster Sergeant) was born at Parkhurst, Isle of Wight, Hampshire, England, circa 1872. Very much a 'Son of the Regiment', Peter was, like his two other brothers, destined to join the family regiment - the Cameron Highlanders Frederick, at the young age of 16 years, was enlisted into the Cameron Highlanders on 18 February 1888, at which time he was given the rank 'Boy'. At the time of his enlistment he described himself as having been previously employed as a 'Tailor' , and having been formerly apprenticed to a Mr F. W Gordon of Elgin, Scotland, for whom he had worked 1 year and 8 months. Inspite of his youth, Frederick was no stranger to military life, as while apart from having been born a son of the regiment and raised on various garrisons, he also cited service with the 3rd Volunteer Battalion Seaforth Highlanders when he had been working in Elgin. He was appointed a Bandsman in ?F? Company, 20 October 1891, and later was appointed 'Drummer'. Subsequent overseas service included; - Malta: 25/02/1892 - 18/02/1895 (2 years 359 days) - Gibraltar: 19/02/1895 - 03/10/1897 (2 years 227 days) - Egypt inc Sudan: 04/10/1897 - 03/10/1899 (2 years) - South Africa: 28/06/1900 - 04/06/1901 (342 days) Invalided from South Africa on 5 June 1901, Frederick later transferred to the Permanent Staff, 3rd Battalion Cameron Highlanders in December 1901. In total Frederick served years with 'The Colours' and was very much a model soldier, as at the time of taking his final discharge from the British Army at Inverness, Scotland, on 12 February 1909, his military conduct and character was described thus; Quote, Exemplary. No offence in whole service of 21 years Unquote. During the 'Reconquest of the Sudan' campaign, Frederick was serving alongside both his brothers in the same regiment, all three brothers earning the same combination of campaign medals and clasps for the Sudan. Peter Newell Scotland, was later decorated with the Distinguished Conduct Medal, and held appointments of Drum-Major and Colour Sergeant, he rejoined during the Great War and was appointed Regimental Sergeant Major (his son Peter Winton Frderick Scotland, subsequently served with the family regiment and similarly like his father was Drum-Major, and awarded an M.B.E.).Frederick's other brother George Scotland, also held the appointment of 'Drum-Major' and was decorated with a 'Mention-in-Despatches' during the Great War. As a family, a father, his three sons and a grandson all served at one time or another with the Cameron Highlanders The medals have been mounted in the court-style for display purposes Sold together with copied extract medal roll entry pages and family service details Condition: VF

A 'South China Seas' Master Mariners campaign medal pair: Master Robert Robertson, late Butterfield and Swire's 'China Navigation Company' - British War Medal. Silver issue (Robert Robertson) - Mercantile Marine War Serbice Medal (Robert Robertson) Robert Robertson, a Master Mariner, served as a Ship's Master with Butterfield & Swire's 'China Navigation Company' Sold together with; - Authority to Wear War Medals for the Mercantile Marine, dated 26 June 1925 - Board of Trade forwarding letter, addressed to Shanghai, dated 26 June 1925 - An old Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation envelope Condition: GVF

A 'Tankies' Great War campaign pair of medals: Private Frank Gilbert Pollard, 7th Battalion Tank Corps late 5th (Reserve) Battalion Gloucestershire Regiment - British War Medal. Silver issue (309703 Pte. F. G. Pollard. Tank Corps.) - Interallied Victory Medal (309703 Pte. F. G. Pollard. Tank Corps.) Important: Both medals verified as entitled - and the recipients full campaign medal entitlement - per the respective campaign medal rolls of the Tank Corps (Reference WO 329/1782) wherein the recipient is confirmed as having served with 7th Battalion Tank Corps Frederick Gilbert Pollard, son of Poillard, was a native of Glocuestershire, England, where he was born circa 1894. Frank's extant service papers (held at and accessible from The National Archives) show that he was residing at 7 Oxford Street, Glocester, when he attested for the British Army on 8 September 1914. Frank was posted to the 5th Reserve Battalion Gloucestershire Regiment. Private Pollard transferred to the Tank Corps on 13 April 1918, and subsequently served overseas in France and Flanders with 7th Battalion Tank Corps, B.E.F., from 3 September 1918 Both medals retaining their original long length silk water weave 'moire' ribands as issued Condition: GVF

A 'Tanks' Korean War and South Arabia campaign service pair: Corporal C. J. Logan, 1st Royal Tank Regiment late Royal Armoured Corps - Korea Medal 1950-53 (21126148 Tpr. C.J. Logan R.A.C.) - GSM 1962. With clasp 'South Arabia' (21126148 Cpl. C.J. Logan. 1 RTR.) In addition to the above officially named medals, Corporal Logan would also have qualified for the United Nations Service Medal with clasp 'Korea' which medal was issued un-named to British service personnel Condition: VF

A 'Teenagers' Battle of the Somme - Contalmaison - 'Killed-in-Action' campaign medal pair & memorial plaque group: S-21107 Private Bernard Kendall, 7th Battalion Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders - British War Medal. Silver issue (S-21107 Pte B. Kendall. Camerons.) - Interallied Victory Medal (S-21107 Pte B. Kendall. Camerons.) - Memorial Plaque (Bernard Kendall) Important: Reference 'Soldiers Died in the Great War' Private Bernard Kendall is confirmed as 'Killed-in-Action' on 17 August 1916. At the time of his death he was only 18 years of age. Note: Both campaign medals verified as the recipients complete entitlement per the respective medal roll of the Cameron Highlanders (ref WO 329/1666) and medal index card Reference 'The Burnley News' issue of 2 September 1916, contained the following notice under a column titled the 'Colne Roll Of Honour'; Quote. Mr. and Mrs. Kendall, 14 John Street, Colne, have been informed by an officer of the death in action on August 17th, of their son, Pte. Bernard Kendall, of the Cameron Highlanders, who is stated to have been shot through the body. He enlisted in October 1915. Unquote. Bernard Kendall, the son of John and Selina Kendall, was a native of Colne, Lancashire, England, where we was born sometime during the last quarter of 1897. The 1911 National Census for England & Wales records Bernard as then being 14 years of age, and employed as an Iron Foundry Moulder. At the time of the census he was living at the family home located at 44 Bolton Street, Colne, where he lived with his parents and 5 x other siblings Reference 'The History of the 7th Battalion Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders (Sandilands & Macleod, 1922)', it is estimated that the battalion suffered a total of 241 x casualties 'All-Ranks', killed, missing and wounded, during the action of 17 August 1916, where 7/Camerons attacked the German 'Switch Line' in front of Contalmaison In spite of the specific circumstances of death conveyed to the recipients parents, the body of Bernard Kendall was never recovered or identified from the Somme battlefields, suggesting that Bernard was seen being shot during the attack against the enemy, and his body never recovered. However, his sacrifice is commemorated in posterity on a panel on the Thiepval Memorial - the Memorial to the Missing of the Somme. Bernard's name and service details are just one of more than 72,000 officers and men of the United Kingdom and South African forces who died in the Somme sector before 20 March 1918 and who have no known grave. Over 90% of those commemorated died between July and November 1916. The memorial also serves as an Anglo-French Battle Memorial in recognition of the joint nature of the 1916 offensive and a small cemetery containing equal numbers of Commonwealth and French graves lies at the foot of the memorial Condition: About EF

A 'Territorial Force' Great War campaign group of 3: Sergeant George Harris 19th Battalion London Regiment - British War Medal. Silver issue (1541 Sjt. G. Harris. 19-Lond.R.) - Interallied Victory Medal (1541 Sjt. G. Harris. 19-Lond.R.) - Territorial Force War Medal 1914-18 (1541 Sjt. G. Harris. 19-Lond.R.) Important: All 3 x campaign medals confirmed as the recipients full medal entitlement per the respective Medal Index Card It is estimated that only 74 x TFWM's were awarded to 'Other-Ranks' of 19 London Regiment Condition: GVF

A 'Territorial Force' Great War campaign medal pair: Private H. Barber, 10th London Regiment - British War Medal. Silver issue (S-37147 Pte. H. Barber. 10-Lond. R.) - Interallied Victory Medal (S-37147 Pte. H. Barber. 10-Lond. R.) The respective Medal Index Card for Harry Barber (which is accessible at The National Archives) show that he was only entitled to and receive the two campaign medals here offered for sale. Condition: EF

A 'Three Jungles' campaign medal pair representing active service in 3 x different post 1945 South East Asia campaigns including the 'Brunei Rebellion': Rifleman Narbahadur Gurung, 1st Battalion 2nd Gurkha Rifles - GSM 1918. EIIR Type II 'Malaya' (21149229 Rfn. Narbahadur Gurung. 2 G.R.) - GSM 1962: 'Borneo' 'Malay Peninsula' (21149229 Rfn. Narbahadur Gurung. 1/2 G.R.) The recipient was a Gurkha Rifleman serving with 1st Battalion of the 2nd Gurkha Rifles, of the British Army Note: The second clasp on the GSM 1962 is correctly mounted with a rod, as officially issued Medals mounted on buckram mounting in the court-style for display Condition: About GVF

A 'Three Monarchs' Royal Commemorative medal group of 3: Police Constable William Godden, Metropolitan Police - Jubilee Medal 1897. With 'Metropolitan Police' reverse (P.C. W. Godden. S. Div.) - Coronation Medal 1902. Bronze 'Metropolitan Police' rev (P.C. W. Godden. Webb. S. Div.) - Coronation Medal 1911. With 'Metropolitan Police' reverse (P.C. W. Godden.) William Godden was a native of Hawkhurst, Sussex, where he had been born. At the time of his joining the Metrpolitan Police he was living at 35 Mount Street, Battle,Sussex and was by occupation a 'Baker'. He was appointed a Police Constable with the Metropolitan Police on 12 August 1895. He resigned on 16 August 1920 having served throughout with S (Hampsted) Division Medals sold together with hard-copy set of recipients service papers Ribbons frayed and soiled Condition: VF

A 'Thrice' decorated female recipient's auxiliary nursing services medal group of 5: County Superintendent, Mrs Winifred Nellie Vale Oakley, St. John Ambulance Brigade, Cornwall, late S.J.A.B.O. Calcutta, India - Member of the Order of the British Empire (M.B.E.). 1st type (Civil). Hallmarks for 1919 - Kaisar-i-Hind. GV silver second class second solid type. With integral top brooch bar - Defence Medal - Coronation Medal 1953 - Service Medal of St.John. With bar (38340 C/Off. W.N.V. Oakley. Cornwall. SJAB 1947) Sold together with below items of insignia; - St. John Ambulance War Service Badge. With 'India' scroll. Reverse No (11490) - Upperton Auxiliary Hospital Eastbourne Badge. With brooch suspender (Mrs Oakley) Note: Both of the above Great War nursing badges being scarce, and indicative that Mrs Oakley served in a nursing capacity in both India and the United Kingdom during the period of the Great War. The Upperton Auxioliary Hospital in Eastbourne having a 60 bed capacity tendering to 'Other Ranks' Important: In addition to above, the recipient is also confirmed as having been further created an Officer (Sisiter) of the Order of St.John - this latter not here present. Some of the medals confirmed per below sources; - M.B.E.: London Gazette of 30 December 1919 (Mrs. W N.V. Oakley, Bengal) - Officer (Sister) Order of St. John: London Gazette of 3 January 1947 - Kaisar-i-Hind: Awarded 1924, IOR/L/PS/15/60, File H105/1924 at the British Library - Coronation Medal 1953: Confirmed in medal roll as County Superintendent S.J.A.B. Winifred Nellie Vale Oakley who was born circa 1880, was the wife of Civil Engineer Ernest Peyton John de Brissac Oakley, and the couple were long term residents in India. Winifred's husband was born in England on 30 October 1870, and was admitted to the Institution of Civil Engineers in 1896 (reference the Institute of Civil Engineers rolls for 'Ernest John Oakley) wherein a long list of his engineering works and achievements through to 1896 are recorded, including numerous projects in Eastern India (Cachar Hills District) in the period from 1892-1896. He is recorded as having joined the India General Steam Navigation Company Limited from January 1894, and is believed to have remained employed with the company through to the 1930's. The Oakley's appear to have been pillars of the British exaptriate community in Calcutta, as not only did Winifred gain the awards of the M.B.E. and Kaisar-i-Hind for her volunteer nursing works in Bengal, but her husband was recognised with the appointment of Consul for Denmark in Calcutta (the London Gazette 19 october 1923 refers), and was appointed Chairman of The Tollygunge Club (1922-23) followed by a similar appointment in the following year at The Saturday Club (1923-24) - both of which were the most popular and prestigous clubs in Calcutta, and both of which are still thriving in 2013. 'John' Oakley died in England on 19 March 1934. Numerous articles in the local 'Cornishman' newspaper show that Mrs Oakley was very active in the work of the St.John Ambulance Brigade in Cornwall circa 1940-1953. Winifred Oakley is reported to have died at Bodmin, Cornwall, England sometime in the third quarter of 1967, at the age of 87 The medals mounted on a bar in the swing-style. The reverse of the mounting bar retaining the long hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: GVF

A 'Twice Wounded' group of 4 to an Infantry Officer wounded at the 'Somme' in 1916 & during the 'Spring Offensive of 1918: Captain Arthur Marsden Hey, 7th (Service) Battalion, East Yorkshire Regiment, later Royal Air Force and West Riding Cadet Force - British War Medal. Silver issue (Capt. A. M. Hey.) - Interallied Victory Medal (Capt. A. M. Hey.) - Defence Medal - Cadet Forces Medal. GVI issue (A/Capt. A. M. Hey.) Important: Confirmed from sources as 'Wounded-in-Action' 10 July 1916, at Quadrangle Alley and Quadrangle Support, when he received 'Gunshot & Shrapnel Wound ' (GSW) to his left foot. and secondly between 21-31 March 1918 during German Spring Offensive Note: The Great War campaign verified as entitled per the respective campaign medal rolls of East Yorkshire Regiment Ref WO 329/1655 Arthur Marsden Hey, son of Harry Hey (Chemist) and Annie Eliza Hey (nee Newsome) was a native of, Dewsbury, Yorkshire, England, where he was born on, 25 January 1894. He studied Chemistry at Leeds University, and served as a Corporal in the Leeds University O.T.C. Hey was commissioned Temporary Second Lieutenant in the East Yorkshire Regiment in November 1915. He served with the 7th (Service) Battalion in the French theatre of war from 19 May 1916. Hey served with the Battalion as part of the 50th Brigade, 17th (Northern) Division on the Somme in July 1916 Hey was wounded in action during the attack on Quadrangle Alley and Quadrangle Support, 10 July 1916. The Regimental History gives the following: ?At 1pm the G.S.O. I, 17th Division, arrived at 7th Battalion H.Q. with orders for yet another attempt on Quadrangle Alley, Quadrangle Support, the left (western) end of Wood Support, and the south-west corner of Mametz Wood. This attack took place at 5.45pm, but was also unsuccessful. ?All ranks,? records the Battalion Diary, ?carried out their orders most gallantly, but all attacks failed.? Two more officers (Lieutenant E. Wing and 2nd Lieutenant Hey) had been wounded, and other rank casualties were about 140.? The Regimental History also records Hey as being wounded during the German Spring Offensive of 1918, and as being one of 19 officers and 400 other ranks casualties suffered by the 7th Battalion between 21-31 March 1918. Having advanced to Temporary Captain, Hey transferred to the Royal Air Force in September 1918. He was demobilised in January 1919, but re-engaged as Second Lieutenant in the West Riding Army Cadet Force, 25 November 1942. He advanced to Acting Captain in April 1945 (awarded Cadet Forces Medal in July 1951), and retired in 1959 Arthur Marsden Hey, of 38 Warren Street, Savile Town, Dewsbury, Yorkshire, England, is recorded as having died at the General Hospital Dewsbury, on 4 February 1965, and was succeeded by his widow Alma Rena Hey (nee Hemingway) The medals mounted in the swing-style, all suspended from contemporary silk ribands and as worn by the recipient. The reverse of the medal mounting retaining the original hinged pin and clip fittings Sold with some accompanying typed collectors research card and photograph of the medals Condition: About EF

A 'Two Kings' Coronation medal pair: Police Sergeant Ernest West, Metropolitan Police - Coronation Medal 1902. Bronze 'Metropolitan Police' reverse (P.C. E. West. B. Div.) - Coronation Medal 1911. With 'Metropolitan Police' reverse (P.S. E. West.) Ernest West was a native of the parish of St Luke, London, England where he had been born circa 1875. The 1911 Census for England shows that Ernest West (36 years of age) and described as Police Station Sergeant, was the head of a family then residing at, 85 St.John's Road, Wembley, Middlesex. At the time his family comprised his wife Emma (27 years of age) and daughter, Florence (aged 5 years) The medals mounted in the swing style, quite possibly as-worn by the recipient. The medal ribands suspended from a mounting brooch that retains the originbal long hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: VF

A 'Volunteers' South African War campaign and Great War service group of 3: Acting Corporal Benjamin Halstead, Royal Engineers, late 1st Volunteer Service Company attached 2nd Battalion West Yorkshire Regiment - QSA Medal. 'OFS' 'Tra'ns 'Laings Nek' (6835 Pte. B. Halstead, Vol: Coy W. York: Regt) - British War Medal. Silver issue (109490 A.Cpl. B. Halstead. R.E.) - Interallied Victory Medal (109490 A.Cpl. B. Halstead. R.E.) Important: The QSA Medal and all 3 x clasps are confirmed on roll as entitled (ref WO 100/175) compiled and signed at York on 29 May 1901. A supplementary roll signed on 15 November 1902, show that the recipient was additionally entitled to the dated clasp 'South Africa 1901'' Benjamin Halstead was a native of Bingley, Yorkshire, England, where he was born circa 1879 (at the time of the South African War his father William Halstead resided at, 26 Roberts Street, Crag End, Windhill). By 'Trade' a Mechanic, he was 21 years and 2 months of age, when as a 'Volunteer' he enlisted for 'Short Service' with the British Army, and the West Yorkshire Regiment at Bradford, on 30 January 1901. He subsequently served in South Africa as a member of the 1st Volunteer Service Company West Yorkshire Regiment. He took his final discharge from the British Army on 29 May 1901, after 1 year and 120 days service. During the Great War, Benjamin is confirmed a shaving served with the Royal Engineers. As he did not qualify for a 1914-15 Star, it is most likely that he served overseas sometime after 31 December 1915. He was entitled to a Silver War Badge, and the roll for that badge shows that he had enlisted on 24 September 1915, and took his discharge on 14 December 1918. His SWB was awarded in respect of sickness he had incurred on active service. At the time of his discharge his unit is shown as having been 'Railway Troops Depot' Sold together with hard copies of his South African War service papers and Medal Index Card for the Great War medals Note: The Great War medals are sold without ribbon(N/R) Condition: Silver medals toned. The QSA is GVF and the pair EF

A 'West African' CMG, campaign and long service group of 8: Lieutenant-Colonel Ivor Frederick Wentworth Schofield, C.M.G., Nigeria Regiment, Royal West African Frontier Force late Colonial Service - Order of St. Michael & St. George. Companions neck badge, with full cravat - The 1939-1945 Star - The Africa Star. With '8th Army' clasp - The Italy Star - Defence Medal - War Medal - Coronation Medal 1953 - Efficiency Decoration. GVI bar 'Nigeria' & EIIR 'Bar' (161506 Lt Col I F W Schofield 1943) Note: The Efficiency Decoration engraved & dated as issued. The reverse pin fittings on the 'Nigeria' integral top bar, removed to facilitate mounting Reference 'The Efficiency Decoration' (J.M.A. Tamplin, 1987) the author was only able to trace an estimated 62 x ED's for Nigeria in the Nigeria Gazette - not including Lt-Col Schofield - and only 2 x instances of a recorded further 'First Award' clasp to the ED, this latter including the second award bar gazetted to Lt-Col Schofield Important: Below following are the main reference authorities for the various awards where known; - C.M.G.: London Gazette 13 June 1957 - Mention-in-Despatches: London Gazette 18 October 1945 - Coronation Medal: Nigeria Gazette 12 June 1953 - Efficiency Decoration further award clasp: Nigeria Gazette 16 August 1954 Ivor Frederick Wentworth Schofield was a native of Worcester, Worcestershire, England, where he was born 5 July 1904. He was educated at King's School, Worcester and Hertford College, Oxford. Ivor was appointed to the Administration Service Nigeria 1927, and later commissioned as 2/Lieutenant in the European Reserve Force of Nigeria on 6 May 1930. During the Second World War, Ivor, a serving officer of the Royal West African Frontier Force, saw considerable overseas service in East and later North Africa between 1940 to 1942. He served with the British Military Administration Tripolitania between 1942 to 1943 and lastly with the British Military Mission in the Dodecanese between 1943 to 1945. During the war, Ivor gained a Mention-in-Despatches for his services in the Dodecanese, in addition to his earlier award of the Efficiency Decoration with bar 'Nigeria' in 1943. Post war, Ivor Schofield returned to Nigeria where in 1954 he was appointed Administration Officer Staff Grade, Western Region. In 1958, he was appointed Administrator of Income Tax, Western Region, Nigeria, and the following year retired from Nigeria. Subsequent colonial appointments took him to The Cameroons between 1960-61, where he was appointed Administrator of Income Tax, Southern Region, and lastly his appointment as Commissioner of Income Tax in The Gambia between 1967-1970. After his retirement from the Colonial Service he relocated to live in St.Martins, Guernsey. Ivor Schofield died at 10 Mountain View, Ballaugh, Isle of Man on 25 September, 1979 Very Important: The Bodleian Library, Oxford, holds a large personal archive of 11 x boxes containing the personal papers of Lt-Colonel Schofield, pertaining to his African Colonial Service Except for the C.M.G., which has a full-neck cravat silk riband and fittings, all the other medals are mounted as-worn in the swing-style as-worn by the recipient. The medal mounting bar retaining the original long hinged pin but now with the pin-clasp removed The group will be sold together with a large A4 file folder of various copied research A rare to find Efficiency Decoration 'Nigeria' group Condition: Minor reverse nicks on WM/Coronation GVF

A 'West Countrymans' Great War campaign medal group of 3: 14033 Private Stanley William Dyke, late 8th Battalion Somerset Light Infantry - 1914-15 Star (14033 Pte. S. W. Dyke, Som: .L.I.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (14033 Pte. S. W. Dyke, Som: .L.I.) - Interallied Victory Medal (14033 Pte. S. W. Dyke, Som: .L.I.) Note: All 3 x medals confirmed as entitled & issued per respective campaign medal rolls as under; - 1914-15 Star (ref WO 329/2839). The roll shows 8th Battalion Somerset Light Infantry - British War & Interallied Victory Medals (ref WO 329/1858) Stanley William Dyke, the son of George Dyke (a farmer) and Francies Dyke, was a native of Holwell, Sherborne, Dorset, England, where he was born on 23 December 1887. The National Census for England & Wales records that in 1891, Stanley was living at home on the family farm at 'Buckshawe', Holwell, Sherborne, and shows that in 1891, he had four siblings, viz Emma, George, Annie & Henry. By the time of the 1901 Census, it appears his father had died, as his mother had re-married and had become Mrs Francies Emerton, with the family then residing in Lewisham, London, and with three additional siblings viz, Douglas, James & Robert, as well as a step-sister, Ethel Emmerton and a step-brother, Ben. In 1901, Stanely, at age 14 was already employed as a 'Plumbers Boy'. Stanley was an early 'Volunteer' in rallying to the colours, having enlisted in British Army as early as 19 September 1914 (Silver War Badge roll refers). The respective medal index card (held at The National Archives) shows that Stanley Dyke first entered theatre of war France' on 9 September 1915, and is recorded as being discharged on 28 November 1918, by which latter date he was serving with the Labour Corps In the second quarter of 1920, Stanley Dyke, married Lillian M. Cutler at Christchurch, Hampshire, England. In 1939 the couple were recorded living in Bournemouth, Dorset, England, together with their married daughter Sylvia (born 1921) at which time Stanley was shown as trading as a 'Grocer' (on his own account), and the family living at 80 Boscombe Grove Road, Bournemouth The medals suspended from original soiled stitched silk ribands each suspended by a safety pin, and, as-worn, by the recipient Condition: GVF

A 'Wokingham Mayor's' Second World War campaign medal group of 4: Corporal Robert Benjamin Naish, Royal Corps of Signals, later Mayor of Wokingham, Berkshire, England - The 1939-1945 Star (2383835 Cpl Naish R.B.) - The Burma Star (2383835 Cpl Naish R.B.) - Defence Medal - War Medal Note: The 2 x campaign stars are named in a distinctive contemporary style of engraving, and as worn by the veteran Imp: Robert 'Bob' Benjamin Naish is confirmed as having been a long serving Councillor in his community, and ultimately was Mayor, of Wokingham, Berkshire, in 1977 The source "Wokingham men who returned from the Second World War" includes the details of Corporal Robert B. Naish (2383835) Royal Signals, of 70 Evendons Lane. He returned on January 29th 1946. Reference 'Wokingham, Former Mayors of 1947-1979' (Jim Bell, 2009), there is a detailed biography of Mayor Naish, together with a copy of the portrait here attached courtesy of Gemma Cummings of Wokingham Town Council, showing Major Naish in his Mayoral Robes and wearing his impressive 'Chain of Office' An interesting item of local Wokingham / Berkshire history interest Condition: GVF

A 'World Wars' and colonial long service group of 6: Captain John William Thompson, Ceylon Planters Rifle Corps late Gordon Highlanders, Kings Own Scottish Borderers and 7th Battalion Queens Own Cameron Highlanders - 1914-15 Star (S-18129 Pte J.W. Thompson, Cam'n Highrs) - British War Medal. Silver issue (Capt J.W. Thompson) - Interallied Victory Medal. With ribbon size MID emblem (Capt J.W. Thompson) - Defence Medal - War Medal - Efficiency Medal. GV bar 'Ceylon' & further service bar (CQMS. J.W Thompson, CPRC) John William Thompson first entered an active theatre of war when he embarked for France on 8 July 1915. He is thought to have served with 7th Battalion Cameron Highlanders (this battalion landed at Boulougne on 9 July, 1915) prior to being commissioned in 1917 and thereafter serving with 5th Battalion King's Own Scottish Borderers, and later 52nd Gordon Highlanders. Post war he worked and lived in Ceylon, whereat he served with the Ceylon Planters Rifle Corps, earning an Efficiency Medal and clasp as well as Second World War campaign medals for being mobilized for the defence of Ceylon from Japanese attack Medals are mounted swing-style 'as worn' suspended from contemporary ribands hanging from a pin-brooch. Condition: Earlier medals VF others GVF

A 'World Wars' campaign & long service medal group of 6, to a Royal Irish confirmed 'Prisoner-of War' 1918: Sergeant Alfred Godfrey, Royal Army Ordnance Corps, late 2nd Battalion Royal Irish Regiment - British War Medal. Silver issue (11941 Pte. A. Godfrey. R. Ir. Regt.) - Interallied Victory Medal (11941 Pte. A. Godfrey. R. Ir. Regt.) - The 1939-1945 Star - Defence Medal - War Medal - Military LSGC Medal. GV type II 'Regular Army' bar (7574508 Sjt. A. Godfrey. R.A.O.C.) Note: The Great War campaign medal confirmed as recipients only entitlement for the Great War, during which he first entered a theatre of war, while serving with the Royal Irish Regiment (ref WO 329/2119). Alfred had already transferred to the Army Ordnance Corps (later Royal Army Ordance Corps) sometime prior to 1920, as his unique 'Army Number' issued to him in 1920, is from the block allocated to the Royal Army Ordnance Corps Important: Private Alfred Godfrey, "A" Coy, 2nd Battalion Royal Irish Regiment, is confirmed as having been a Prisoner of War, interred in Germany, during the Great War, and returned to United Kingdom on 19 December 1918 (ref War Office Weekly Casualty Lists, issue dated 24 December 1918). He was captured on the Western Front on 21 March 1918 - the opening day of the German Spring Offensive of 1918! Subsequently reported Prioner-of-War, held at 'Metz' (Red Cross records refer) The group mounted as-worn in the swing-style. The reverse of the mounting bar retaining the original long hinged pin and clasp fitting Condition: VF

A 'World Wars' multi campaign and long service medal group of 7: Sergeant John Donaldson, 1st Battalion Durham Light Infantry - 1914-15 Star (10816 Pte J Donaldson Durh L. I.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (10816 Pte J Donaldson Durh L. I.) - Interallied Victory Medal (10816 Pte J Donaldson Durh L. I.) - The 1939-45 Star - Defence Medal - War Medal - Military LS&GC Medal. GV second type (4435289 Sjt J Donaldson Durh L. I.) Important: Recipient confirmed first entered theatre of war on the Landakai Ridge in the North West Frontier of India on 21 August 1915 (per Para.5 (i) of notes on theatres of war for the award of the 1914-15 Star) Note: The inclusion of the 1939-45 Star in the recipients medal group indicates qualifying campaign service with the BEF in France 1940 The Great War campaign medals all verified as entitled per the respective campaign medal rolls of the Durham Light Infantry, as under; - 1914-15 Star: Ref WO 329/2789 - British War Medal & Interallied Victory Medals: Ref WO 329/1631 The 1st Battalion Durham Light Infantry was in India in August 1914, and was one of the very few regular British Army infantry battalions to remain in India throughout the course of the Great War, during which men of 1/DLI participated in several medal qualifying campaigns on the North West Frontier of India, including action against the Mohmand tribe in 1915 Sergeant John Donaldson is confirmed as having enlisted in the British Army in 1909 (the regimental number is recorded as having been issued to a soldier of the Durham Light Infantry on ), and continued to serve with the Durham Light Infantry and the British Army post 1920, being allocated a unique Army Number 44435289 in 1920, which was in the block allocated to the Durham Light Infantry The medals mounted in the swing-style, and as worn by the recipient, the medal all suspended from contemporary silk ribands. The reverse of the medal mounting retaining the original hinged pin and clip fittings Research: There are no papers sold with the medals - we will however forward 'soft copy' of all below to the buyer by email attachment; - Medal Index Card - Extract page from 1914-15 Star medal roll - Extract page from British War & Interallied Victory Medal rolls Some fraying to silk ribands Condition: About VF

A 'World Wars' multi-service campaign medal group including service as an Infantryman & Merchant Seaman: Private Donovan Jack Clarke, 7th Battalion Seaforth Highlanders, late Royal Engineers, Merchant Navy & later Warder, Air Ministry Wardens (Royal Air F - 1914-15 Star (S-9197 Pte D. J. Clarke. Sea. Highrs.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (S-9197 Pte D. J. Clarke. Sea. Highrs) - Mercantile Marine War Service Medal (Donovan J. Clarke.) - Interallied Victory Medal (S-9197 Pte D. J. Clarke. Sea. Highrs.) - Mercantile Marine War Service Medal (Donovan J. Clarke.) - Defence Medal Imp: The Great War medals all verified as entitled per the respective campaign medal rolls of the Seaforth Highlanders, and Medal Index Card of Merchant Seaman 1914-1918, as under; - 1914-15 Star: Ref WO 329/2801 - British War Medal & Interallied Victory Medals: Ref WO 329/1655 - Mercantile Marine War Service Medal: BT 351/1/25084 Donovan 'Jack' Clarke, son of Arthur James Clarke (variously Coachman & Servant) and Edith Clarke (nee Baines) was a native of, Fingringhoe, Essex, England, where he was born on, 1 April 1895. At the time of the 1911 Census for England & Wales, 'Jack' was employed as a Merchants Clerk, and was residing with his parents (both described as being Servants) in the residence of Ernest J Moy ( a Merchant), located at, 89 Maldon Road, Colchester, Essex. During the Great War War 'Jack' served firstly in the Merchant Navy, and later the British Army, with the kilted 7th (Service) Seaforth Highlanders, in which regiment he held the regimental number S/9197. 'Jack' entered entered theatre of war 'France' on 15 October 1915, at which time he was a 'Jock' in a draft sent to France as reinforcements for the 7th (Service) Battalion Seaforth Highlanders, which unit had suffered terrible losses during the Battle of Loos (fought from 25 September, 1915). It is not known when 'Jack', transferred to the Royal Engineers, but it was likely much later in the war, or even sometime after the armistice, as his allocated 'Army Number' recorded on his Medal Index Card is in the unique block allocated to those actually then serving in the Royal Engineers, or like 'Jack' were by then serving on the 'Reserve' (Jack had been placed on the 'Class Z Reserve' on 15 April 1919). Jack (39) married Freda Lovejoy White (29) at St Mary Magdalene Church, Frinton, Essex, on 21 April 1934. By April 1939, Jack and his wife are recorded in the National Register for England & Wales, as residing at,'Badenock', Halstead Road, Kirby Cross, Frinton-on-Sea (near Clacton), Essex, at which time 'Jack' was described as a Warder, employed with the Air Ministry Wardens (R.A.F. Police.). Donovan Jack Clarke (widower) died at his residence located at, 50 Halstead Road, Kirby Cross, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, England, on 21 December 1983 The medals all mounted in the swing-style and as-worn by the recipient, suspended from frayed silk ribands. The mounting bar retaining the original long hinged pin and clasp fittings. The group attached to a felt backed board for display A very scarce regimental combination of otherwise common medals to a 'Seaforth Highlander' & British Patriot who served his nation in both World Ward Condition: About GVF

A 'Wounded; in Burma & Post War Malaya Civil Service group: Commissioner of Lands & Mines, Major 'Dato' Maxwell John Trewlany McCann, D.P.M.J., P.J.K., Malayan Civil Service, late 4th Bn 1st Gurkha Rifles & 2nd Bn Cameronians - The 1939-45 Star - The Burma Star - Defence Medal - War Medal - Malaysia: Terengganu: Meritorious Service Medal (Mr M. J. T. McCann M.C.S. 11 July 1959) The Meritorious Service Medal (Pingat Jasa Kebaktian), with obverse of Sultan Ismail Nasiruddin Shah obverse (issued 1951-1979) Important: Confirmed 'Wounded-in-Action' Burma, 24 January 1944, 2nd Battalion Cameronians attached 1/st Battalion 4th Gurkha Rifles (Ref British Army Casualty Lists WO 417/5) Note: The recipient is also recorded as having been decorated by the state of Johore, viz The Sultans Birthday Honours List for 1960, with the Most Honourable Order of the Crown of Johore (or, Darjah Mahkota Johor Yang Amat Mulia - d.p.m.j.). 2nd Class. On which occassion - Sultan Ismail's 66th birthday - 39 x persons were decorated for service to Johore (ref 'Straits Times' issue of 28 October 1960). This prestigious order confers the title of 'Dato' on the recipient Maxwell John Trewlany McCann, a native of Scotland (in 1946 he had been residing at Gilmour Road, Edinburgh, Scotland), was born in India 1921. He was educated at Bradfield College, Berkshire, England, and later Montpelier University, France. He volunteered for military service early during the Second World War, and attended an Officers Training Cadet Unit in period 1940-1941. On 26 April 1941, was given an emergency commssion (Officer No 184518) and appointed Second Lieutenant in the Cameronians (Scottish Rifles), being posted to the 2nd Battalion of that regiment, which was serving in India. From circa 1942-1944, Maxwell was attached to the 4th Battalion 1st Gurkha Rifles, and saw extensive service with that battalion in Burma, becoming Company Commander of 'B Company' 4/1 GR. During the Second Arakan Campaign, Major McCann was Wounded-inAction at 'Abel' on 24 January 1944 (4/1 GR sustained 60 casualties during their fight at Abel, including 17 x Gurkhas killed ; 2 x British Officers wounded (including McCann); 1 x Gurkha officer wounded and another 40 x Gurkha Other Ranks wounded. Major McCann is also confirmed as having led his company during the 1/4 Gurkha Rifles service during the bitter fighting at Kohima. Major McCann later served with the Regimental Centre of 1 GR and the 14th Gurkha Rifles. Post war, Maxwell left the British Army, and in 1946 he accepted an appointment with the Colonial Service to serve overseas in the Malayan Civil Service. On 6 February 1952, Lieutenant (War Substantive Captain) McCann, relinquished his Emergency Commission, at which time he was granted the honorary rank of Major. By 1960, he was holding the appointment of Commissioner of Lands and Mines in Johore, having previously held the same appointment in Terengannu State. In respect of his services in Terengganu and Johore, Maxwell McCann was decorated by both of these Malaysian states Maxell John Trewlany McCann is reported to have died in Bangkok, Thailand, sometime in 1987 All medals retaining their original issue ribands. The Malaysian riband fitted with a mounting bar with hinged pin and clasp fittings as issued A rare ensemble Condition: Malaysian medal with obverse edge bruise mostly about EF

A 'Yeomanry' Great War campaign medal group of 3: Private Charles A. Dean, North Somerset Yeomanry - 1914-15 Star (1286. Pte. C. A. Dean. N.S.Yeo.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (1286. Pte. C. A. Dean. N.S.Yeo.) - Interallied Victory Medal (1286. Pte. C. A. Dean. N.S.Yeo.) Note: Reference the recipients Medal Index Card, Charles A. Dean of the North Somerset Yeomanry is confirmed as having first entered theatre of war 'France' on 15 February 1915 The medals all fitted with long lengths of contemporary silk watered weave ribands Condition: GVF

A 14th Army 'Gunners' Burma campaign & long service medal group of 5: 1435975 Bombardier Leslie McNie, Royal Regiment of Artillery - The 1939 - 1945 Star - The Burma Star - Defence Medal - War Medal - Efficiency Medal. GV1 'first' issue with bar 'Territorial' (1435975. Bdr. L. McNie, R.A.) Note: Sold together with contemporary stitched riband bar mounted on buckram, showing the full-size ribbons for the 1939-1945 Star, Burma Star, Defence Medal & War Medal, and as-worn by the recipient The Royal Artillery enlistment registers indicate that Leslie McNie joined the Territorial Army, and service with the Royal Regiment of Artillery in 1938 The contemporary medals all mounted in the swing-style, and as-worn by the recipient. The mounting bar retaining the original long hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: GVF

A 14th Army \'Gunners\' Burma campaign & long service medal group of 5: Lance-Corporal Norman Barker, 155th Headquarters Provost Company Corps of Military Police, late Royal Regiment of Artillery - The 1939-1945 Star. No clasp - The Burma Star. No clasp - Defence Medal - War Medal - Efficiency Medal. GV1 \'first\' issue with bar \'Territorial\' (869753 Gnr. N. Barker. R.A.) Medals verification: All 4 x campaign medals in the Burma Star quartet are confirmed as entitled and issued per the recipients extant Medal Index Card. This shows all 4 x medals issued to the recipient on, 30 October 1948 His Medal Card, shows the below United Kingdom residence address: 12 Peach Street Newton Leeds 9 The extant Royal Artillery enlistment registers, indicate that Norman Barker enlisted in the Territorial Army of the British Army sometime in 1937. At which time he was posted to the Royal Regiment of Artillery, being allocated the unique Army Number 869753, which was from the block 721001- 1396000 that had been allocated to the Royal Horse Artiller & Royal Field Field Artillery, of the Royal Regiment of Artillery in 1920. His enlistment entry is annotated under his name with a unit abbreviation \'66AA\'. Norman, served overseas on active service during the Burma campaign, and survived the Second World War. Norman is recorded to have transferred to the Corps of Royal Military Police on, 29 January 1945, and took his discharge from the British Army on, 28 December 1945 Condition: VF

A 14th Army \'Gunners\' Burma campaign & long service medal group of 5: Sergeant Bruce Lee, Royal Regiment of Artillery - The 1939 - 1945 Star. No clasp - The Burma Star. No clasp - Defence Medal - War Medal - Efficiency Medal. GV1 \'first\' issue with bar \'Territorial\' (1467500 Sgt B Lee , R.A.) Medals verification: All 4 x campaign medals in the Burma Star quartet are confirmed as entitled and issued per the recipients extant Medal Index Card. This latter shows all 4 x medals issued to the recipient on, 16 March 1949 His Medal Card, shows the below United Kingdom residence address 61 Dalefied Road Normanton Yorks The Royal Artillery enlistment registers, and \'Tracer Cards\' indicate that Gunner Bruce Lee enlisted in the Territorial Army of the British Army on 1 May 1939, on which date he was posted to the Royal Garrison Artillery of the Royal Regiment of Artillery, being allocated the unique Army Number 1435975, from the block of 1400001-1842000 army numbers that had been allocated to the Royal Garrison Artillery in 1920. His extant \'Tracer Card\' shows that he was posted to the 210th Heavy Anti-Aircraft Training Regiment, Royal Regiment of Artillery. Bruce survived the Second World, during which he served overseas on active service in the Burma Campaign with the 14th Army. He later transferred to the Army Reserve on, 7 July 1946 Condition: GVF

A 1914 'Casualty' Mons Star campaign and long service medal group of 4: Private John Hardie, 1st Battalion Gordon Highlanders, later Postman, Edinburgh Post Office - 1914 Star. With clasp & Silver Rosette (10739 Pte. J. Hardie. 1/Gord: Highrs.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (10739 Pte. J. Hardie. Gordons.) - Interallied Victory Medal (10739 Pte. J. Hardie. Gordons.) - Imperial Service Medal. EIIR first issue (John Hardie) Important: Private John Hardie is confirmed 'Wounded-in-Action' in France, in October 1914, and discharged as a consequence of being found no longer fit for military service Note: All medals and clasps confirmed as entitled & issued per respective campaign medal rolls of the Gordon Highlanders, and the London Gazette as under; - 1914 Star. With clasp & Rosette (ref WO 329/2475) - British War & Interallied Victory Medals (ref WO 329/1655) - Imperial Service Medal: Published in London Gazette issue of 17 December 1954 (Postman, Edinburgh) John Hardie, the son of William and Jessie Hardie, was a native of Dunfermline, Fife, Scotland, where he was born circa 1891. John is confirmed as having enlisted in the British Army on 29 May 1908, at the age of 18 years. Prior to enlisting he is recorded to have been employed variously in the trades of 'Plumber / Carpenter'. The National Census for England & Wales records that in 1911, John Hardie was serving as a Private 1st Battalion Gordon Highlander, and was stationed at Colchester, England. Private Hardie first entered theatre of war 'France' when he landed with his battalion at Le Havre on 28 August 1914 (the recipients Medal Index Card held at The National Archives refers), and was quickly deployed for front-line action. John was an early battle casualty of the 1914 campaign, the 'Glasgow Herald, The Scotsman and The Press and Journal, daily newspapers all reporting in their issues of 6 November 1914, that he had been recently 'Wounded-in-Action' in France. His 'Wounds' would have been incurred in October 1914, as The Daily Record, issue of 5 November 1914, has the additional information that Private Hardie had arrived as a patient at Stobhill Hospital, Glasgow, on 4 November 1914. John Hardie took his final discharge from the British Army on 31 May 1915. After leaving the Army he resided for a time at '12 Inglis Road, Invergordon, Ross-shire, Scotland', where he was recorded as living on 3 October 1938, and latterly was resident in Edinburgh, where he retired from the Post Office in 1954 Condition: GVF

A 1914 'Casualty's' campaign & 'Tribute' medal group of 4 to a 'Jock' who served pre-war in the notorious British 'Colonial Penal Colony' of Port Blair, Andaman & Nicobar Islands: Private James Roddie, Gordon Highlanders late Royal Scots Fusiliers - 1914 Star. With contemporary dated clasp (7382 Pte. J. Roddie. 1/R. Sc. Fus.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (7382 Pte. J. Roddie. R. S. Fus.) - Interallied Victory Medal (7382 Pte. J. Roddie. R. S. Fus.) - Parish of Stoneykirk: Great War Memorial Medal (J. Roddie, G.H.) The Great War tribute, or memorial medal a scarce issue. This with silver hallmark (Lion Passant) on suspension ring, and named with recipient?s name and abbreviated unit details on reverse lmportant: James is confirmed 'Wounded-in-Action', with 'Gunshot & Shrapnel Wound', (or GSW), to the left forearm, at Ypres, Belgium, on 17 November 1914 (Service papers refer) Note: All three campaign medals verified as entitled per the respective medal rolls below; - 1914 Star: Ref WO 329/2442 - BWM & Victory medals: Ref WO 329/990 (RSF) & WO 329/1656 (Gordons) James Roddie is confirmed as having landed in 'Theatre of War' France as early as 14 August 1914, however, there is no indication on either his medal index card or the respective medal roll that he was ever issued, or claimed, a dated clasp for the 1914 Star James Roddie, son of James Roddie & Robina Roddie, was a native of the parish of Leswalt, Stranraer, Wigtownshire, Scotland, where he was born circa 1880. The returns for National Census for Scotland 1901, record him as a 'Ploughman' living with his large family, including his parents (father a retired ploughman) 8 x siblings (4 x brothers & 4 x sisters) and a niece, at Kirminnoch, Kircolm, Wigtownshire, Scotland. James, enlisted in the British Army, at Ayr, Scotland on 22 December 1902, at which time he claimed to be 19 years & 6 months (sic), and described as a 'Farm Labourer'. After attestation, James was posted to his local infantry regiment, the Royal Scots Fusiliers, with which regiment he was to soldier throughout his 'First' engagement with the British Army, and until taking his discharge 'Time Expired' on 21 December 1915. During his service with the Royal Scots Fusiliers, James served as under; - Home: 22/10/1902-20/11/1903 - India (Inc Burma): 21/11/1903-09/11/1910 - Home: 10/11/1910-09/08/1914 - British Expeditionary Force: 10/08/1914-19/11/1914 - Home: 2011/1914-21/12/1915 While serving in the East Indies (India & Burma), James is confirmed as having served with the Company of 1/RSF, that was posted on detachment from the battalion to the remote Andaman & Nicobar Islands in the Indian Ocean, where it provided security for the infamous British colonial prison colony located at Port Blair (in the years following the Indian Mutiny through to the Great War, a company of British infantry was rotated from the garrisons in British India, for service in Port Blair). The islands were referred to in India as the 'Kali Pani' or 'Black Waters' - a foreboding destination for any Indian unlucky to find himself incarcerated in the penal colony at Port Blair. At Port Blair, the detachment from 1/Royal Scots Fusiliers provided troops to guard the main prison, the imposing 'Cellular Jail', the convicts held there including many, political subversive?s and early freedom fighters. Private Roddie's service papers refer to him seeking medical attention while serving at 'Port Blair' in 1910 Although his service record shows service with the B.E.F from 10 August 1914, he is recorded on his Medal Index Card as first entering theatre of war 'France' on 14 August 1914 - the date 1/RSF disembarked at Le Havre. James became an early casualty of the Great War, when he was 'Wounded-in-Action', with 'Gunshot & Shrapnel Wound', (or GSW), to the left forearm, incurred at Ypres, Belgium, on 17 November 1914 (service papers refer). The wound was evidently serious enough to warrant evacuation by Hospital Ship to England, which he boarded at Boulogne, France, on 19 November 1914, just two days after being wounded in the field On 4 May 1916, James Roddie (age 46), re-enlisted in the British Army, being posted to the Gordon Highlanders (regimental number S/14137). At time of re-enlistment, his residence address was 776 (also shown as 800) Garscube Road, Glasgow, where he had been living with his wife. Private Roddie served overseas in France with different battalions of the Gordon Highlanders, between 1916 (2nd Battalion) and 1917-1918 (1st battalion). Interestingly during his service in France with the Gordons, he was, for a time, posted to the '47th Prisoner of War Company' - almost certainly being matched for that posting, basis his pre-war service in the Andaman & Nicobar Islands at the British colonial penal colony located at Port Blair. James Roddie's second engagement with the British Army ended when he was demobilized on 17 February 1919 Uncommonly James Roddie re-enlisted again - for his third engagement with the British Army - on 6 June 1921, when he re-joined the Gordon Highlanders, being allocated the unique Army number 2970032. James Roddie took his final discharge form the British Army on 15 March 1925 'Time Expired' A large set of the recipient?s service papers are extant and held at The National Archives The medals mounted on a metal strip, detached from a mounting bar, this latter retaining a long-hinged pin and clasp fittings A fine Great War medal group to a 1914 casualty, who was subsequently awarded a 'Tribute' medal by his home community Condition: GVF

A 1914 casualty group of 3 plus original ephemera: Corporal Robert H. Davren, 1st Battalion Queens Own Cameron Highlanders - 1914 Star (8844 Cpl. R. Davren. Cam\'n. Highrs) - British War Medal. Silver issue (8844 Cpl. R. H.Davren. Cam\'n Highrs.) - Interallied Victory Medal (8844 Cpl. R. H. Davren. Cam\'n Highrs.) Important: Corporal Robert Davren (a unique surname on the CWGC register) was \'Killed-in-Action\' on 11 November 1914 Robert Davren (reported to have been born in Sheffiled, Yorkshire), was a resident of 14 Waterloo Place, Inverness, where he lived with his wife. Prior to the Great War, Robert had enlisted in his local regiment, the Queens Own Cameron Highlanders at Inverness. His Medal index Card shows that he first entered theatre of war \'France\' on 14 August 1914. He was entitled to a clasp (notated as such on his MIC) Sold together with below original ephemera; - 3 x named card boxes of issue for each of the three Great War medals - 2 x registered enveleopes addressed to his next of kin, 14 Waterloo Place, Inverness, Scotland - 2 x medal transmittal letters to his next of kin A copiedMedal Index Card will be forwarded to the buyer by email attachment Condition: EF (virtually uncirculated)

A 1914 Casualty Group of 3 to a \'Poacher\' & \'Old Contemptible\': Private John Trofer, \'B\' Company 1st Battalion Lincolnshire Regiment - 1914 Star. No clasp (8465 Pte. J. Trofer. 1/Linc: R.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (8465 Pte. J. Trofer. Linc. R.) - Interallied Victory Medal (8465 Pte. J. Trofer. Linc. R.) Important: Private John Trofer \'B\' Coy 1/Lincolns, is confirmed \'Wounded-in-Action\' in September 1914, with \'Gunshot & Shrapnel Wound\', or GSW, to Shoulder (Right) and was admitted to 4th Stationary Hospital, Angers, France on 7 September 1914, and \'Discharged to Duty\' on 13 October 1914 (ref MH 106/1390) Note: All 3 x medals confirmed as the recipients full medal entitlement (although eligible for the dated clasp for the 1914 Star, it was never issued to the recipient, and he never subsequently claimed it) per the respective campaign medal rolls held and accessible at The National Archives; - 1914 Star (ref WO 329/2431) - British War & Interallied Victory Medals (ref WO 329/1886) John Robert Trofer, son of John Robert Trofer and Hester Ann Trofer (nee Lingard) was a native of Grimsby, Lincolnshire, England, where he was born during the third quarter of 1887. Census records John living with his parents and 6 x siblings (4 x sisters and 1 x younger brother) at 192, Rutland Street, Grimsby, Clee, Lincolnshire, England. John Robert Trofer is known to have joined the 2nd Battalion Lincolnshire Regiment circa March 1908, and is recorded as joining a draft that was ordered to embark for overseas service in India, with 1st Battalion Lincolnshire Regiment, on 2nd December 1908. John\'s, younger brother Charles William Trofer (born circa 1890) is recorded as also serving with the Lincolnshire Regiment from at least 1912, with the 2nd Battalion. John Trofer subsequently served in Aden Colony during 1911. John Trofer is confirmed as having first embarked for theatre of war \'France & Flanders\' on 13 August 1914, with 1st Battalion Lincolnshire Regiment, which battalion disembarked at Le Havre on 14 August 1914. Within 30 days of landing John had been \'Wounded in-Action\' with \'Gunshot & Shrapnel Wound\', or GSW, to Shoulder (Right) and admitted to 4th Stationary Hospital, Angers, France on 7 September 1914, from where he was \'Discharged to Duty\' on 13 October 1914 (ref MH 106/1390). John subsequently transferred to the 854th Agricultural Company, Labour Corps, on 8 October 1917, in which unit he held the regimental number 402453 (the 1914 Star Medal Roll refers). John married Louisa A. Stathers, at Hull, during the second quarter of 1920. John Trofer is recorded as having died in the East Riding of Yorkshire, England, sometime during the second quarter of 1922 The medals fitted with their original long length silk ribands Condition: VF

A 1914 casualty group of 3 x campaign medals and 1 x memorial plaque: Private, Henry Marshall, 2nd Battalion Royal Highlanders - 1914 Star (1643 Pte. H. Marshall, 2/R. Highrs.); - British War Medal. Silver issue (1643 Pte. H. Marshall, R. Highrs.) - Interallied Victory Medal (1643 Pte. H. Marshall, R. Highrs.) - Memorial Plaque (Henry Marshall) Important: Recipient is confirmed as having \'Died-of-Wounds\' on 5 December 1914 Henry Marshall, was a native of Inverkeithing, Fifeshire, Scotland, who enlisted for the British Army at Barry, Forfarshire. His Medal Index Card shows that he first entered theatre of war France & Flanders on 12 October 1914. He is confirmed as having \'Died-of-Wounds\' on 5 December 1914, while serving with 2nd Battalion Royal Highlanders (Black Watch). The Battalion War Diary for this period indicates that the battalion was serving in the trenches at \'Festubert\', and on that same date lost 3 killed and 13 wounded while re-occupying some trenches. At the time of his death, Henry Marshall was 24 years of age. His next of kin were his father and mother, William and Jemima Marshall of Inverkeithing, Fifeshire, Scotland Sold together with copied research including Medal Index Card Condition: EF

A 1914 Casualty, North West Frontier & Long Service group of 5 to a Jock who served in 3 x different Scottish regiments: Sergeant John Hutton, 2nd Bn Seaforth Highlanders, late 14th Bn Highland Light Infantry & 1st Bn Scottish Rifles (Cameronians) - 1914 Star. With contemporary tailors copy dated clasp (10918 Pte. J. Hutton. 1/Sco: Rif.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (29094 Pte. J. Hutton. High. L. I.) - Interallied Victory Medal 1914-19 (29094 Pte. J. Hutton. High. L. I.) - IGS 1908 Medal. GV \'North West Frontier 1930-31\' (2814074 Sjt. J. Hutton. Seaforth.) - Military LS&GC Medal. GV issue with \'Regular Army\' bar (*814074 Sjt. J. Hutton. Seaforth.) * First digit of regimental number on LS&GC only worn due to contact wear Wounded-in-Action: In France on 19 November 1914, Private John Hutton 1st Battalion Scottish Rifles was \'Wounded-in-Action\', by \'Gunshot & Shrapnel Wound\', or GSW, to the right arm. The severity of the wounds resulting in his return to the United Kingdom for treatment and recovery Medals and clasps verification: All medals and both clasps verified as entitled per below following cited medal rolls and references: - 1914 Star: WO 329/2448 shows transferred to 4th Battalion Highland Light Infantry - British War Medal. Silver issue: WO 329/1635 shows prior service with 1/Scottish Rifles - Interallied Victory Medal 1914-19 : WO 29/1635 shows prior service with 1/Scottish Rifles - IGS 1908 Medal. With clasp \'North West Frontier 1930-31\': WO 100/495_3. The medal roll compiled & signed at Haifa, Palestine, 11 September 1933 - Military LS&GC Medal. GV issue with \'Regular Army\' bar: Army Order of date 31 October 1933 Dated clasp: Neither the medal roll or medal index cards are marked to show that the recipient was issued with a clasp. That notwithstanding, the recipient was without question entitled to the dated clasp, as his \'Wounded-in-Action\' status testifies. Moreover the recipient is verified by the photographic evidence supplied as the recipient clearly wore a dated clasp on his 1914 Star - the same claps p here included with the medals...... John Hutton was a native of Greenock, Renfrewshire, Scotland, where he was born on, 14 December 1894. He enlisted into the Scottish Rifles (Cameronians) aged 18 on, 3 January 1913 at, Lichfield , Staffordshire, England, having previously served with the 4th (Special Reserve) and 5th (Territorial) Battalions of the North Staffordshire Regiment. By the time of his enlistment, he was an orphan, his surviving family being his brother Robert (who was \'Killed-in-Action on, 14 August 1918, while serving with the Royal Scos Fusiliers) and his sister Jean who was living at 14 Mount Pleasant Street, Greenock At the outbreak of the Great War, John, now a Lance Corporal, was serving with 1st Battalion of the Scottish Rifles, located at, Maryhill Barracks, Glasgow. 1/Scottish Rifles embarked by train for Southampton late on 13th August 1914. Next day, the battalion embarked on the SS “Caledonia” and sailed for France where they landed on the 15th August 1914. The Battalion came under orders of 19th Infantry Brigade - which was not allocated to a Division - was an independent command at this time. On the 12th October 1914 the 19th Infantry Brigade joined the 6th Division. On the 22nd September 1914, John was reverted to Private for misconduct. 2 months later on, 19 November 1914, Private Hutton was \'Wounded-in-Action\', receiving a gun shot wound to his right arm. He was evacuated back to Britain on the 28th November. After recovering form his wounds, John was later transferred to the 14th Battalion of the Highland Light Infantry on the 1st April 1916. This was a Service battalion, part of Kitchener’s New Armies. They had not yet seen action but soon would as Private Hutton and his new Battalion landed in France on the 3rd June 1916. After arriving in France the 14th HLI as part of the 120th Brigade in the 40th Division concentrated near Lillers. They went into the front line near Loos and were later in action in The Battle of the Ancre on the Somme. In 1917 they saw action during the German retreat to the Hindenburg Line, the capture of Fifteen Ravine, Villers Plouich, Beaucamp and La Vacquerie and the Cambrai Operations, including the capture of Bourlon Wood in November. In 1918 they fought in the Battle of St. Quentin and the Battle of Bapaume on the Somme then the Battle of the Estaires and the Battle of Hazebrouck in Flanders, suffering heavy losses. The Division was reduced to a cadre and were reorganised, on the 3rd June the 14th HLI transferred to the 34th Division, then on the 17th to the 39th Division. On the 16th August they once again transferred, this time to the 197th Brigade, 66th (2nd East Lancashire) Division, returning to action in October in the Battle of Cambrai and the Pursuit of the Selle. They fought in the Battle of the Selle and on the 21st October the Division was withdrawn for rest moving to the Serain area. On the 2nd of November they advanced through Le Cateau engaging in sharp fighting. On the 9th November a number of units of the Division were selected to advance through Belgium to occupy the Rhone Bridgeheads and were placed under command of Bethell’s Force. At the Armistice the advanced units of this Force were on the line of Pont de Republique through Granrieu to Monbliart. They advanced into German and remained there until demobilised. According to Private Hutton’s service record he remained with the 14th HLI throughout all these operations and transferred to the 9th Highland Light Infantry which was still in Germany on the 4th May 1919. He arrived back in Britain on the 6th January 1920 were he was posted to for discharge, which he finally received on the 2nd February 1920. For his part in the Forst World War, Private Hutton was awarded the 1914 Star with clasp, British War Medal 1914-18 and the Interallied Victory Medal 1914-19 John would go on to work as a Craneman in Ayr but obviously missed Army life and was probably struggling like the rest of post-war Britain. So on the 1st July 1922, aged 27, he enlisted into the Seaforth Highlanders. While at the depot he was posted to Lance Corporal after completing his training on the 26th October 1922. On the 21st November 1922 Lance Corporal Hutton was posted to the 2nd Battalion which was in India. 2/sSeaforth had arrived in Meerut in November 1919. From Meerut, 2/Seaforth were sent for a year’s duty on the North-West Frontier at Landi Kotal. Having moved to Umballa by train in November 1922, the Battalion marched the 500 miles to the North-West Frontier. This is where L/Cpl. Hutton joined them. The march took nearly two months, covering up to 23 miles a day led by the magnificent \'Pipes and Drums\' and the Military Band playing on alternate days during the march. 2nd Seaforth spent over a year on the North-West Frontier until moving to Nowshera in 1924. On the 5th January 1926 John was promoted to Corporal. In 1927 the Battalion marched the 250 miles to its next station at Lahore. Corporal Hutton was once again promoted this time to Lance Sergeant, on, 2 November 1928 Lance Sergeant Hutton returned to Britain after 6 years and 101 days in India. He was posted to the 1/Seaforth to complete his training to become a full Sergeant. He was taken on the strength on, 2 March 1929, while the 1st Battalion was station at Dover, here the Battalion trooped the Regimental Colour before HRH The Prince of Wales. L/Sgt. Hutton features in the photograph of 1st Bn. Seaforth Highlanders with H.R.H. The Prince of Wales (Colonel in Chief) and Members of the Sergeant’s Mess – Dover, 27th June 1929. John became a full Sergeant on, 11 January 1930. After this he set sail back to India and was re-joined 2/Seaforth, now at Jhansi Cantonment, on, 1 March 1930 In August 1930, the 2nd Battalion Seaforth Highlanders returned to the North West Frontier for operations against the Afridi tribesmen. From a base at Miri Khel, west of Peshawar, the Battalion helped to build roads and strongpoints to prevent infiltration by the Afridis. They also saw active service against the tribesmen on several occasions. On the 5th December 1931, Sergeant Hutton reengaged to complete his full 21 years with the colours. He was awarded the India General Service Medal with North West Frontier 1930-31 Clasp Sergeant Hutton and 2/Seaforth moved to Haifa in Palestine on the 10th Decmber 1932. This was the last part of the Battalion’s foreign service tour. After a peaceful and uneventful start, Jewish immigration increased, and in late 1933 demonstrations and riots developed as Arab resentment grew. In December 1933, 1/Seaforth also arrived in Palestine at the start of its foreign tour. It was the first occasion where both of the regular battalions of the Seaforth Highlanders had met overseas in peacetime. Sergeant Hutton was presented with his Long Service and Good Conduct Medal in Haifa on, 25 January 1934. After 1 year and 136 days in Palestine with 2/Seaforth, Hutton and his unit sailed back to Britain On return to the United Kingdom, 2/Seaforth were based at Dover Castle, where 1/Seaforth, had very recently been located. On 12 February, Sergeant Hutton was posted to the 4th/5th Battalion Seaforth Highlanders (Territorial Army) with whom he served until his discharge from the British Army on, 31 October 1937 Sold with a raft of hard-copy \'Service Papers\' & a quantity of soft-copy images (see below listed) from the regimental journal, that will be sent to the buyer by email attachment including : - “B” Company Boxing Team, 2nd Battalion, Landi Kotal, “Winners of the Tarlogie Trophy, July 1923 - 2nd Battalion Officers v. Sergeants Football Match, New Year, 1928 - “A” Company – 2nd Battalion The Seaforth Highlanders - 1st Bn. Seaforth Highlanders with H.R.H. The Prince of Wales (Colonel in Chief) and Members of the Sergeant’s Mess – Dover, 27th June 1929 - Presentation of Long Service and Good Conduct Medal by Brigadier J. C. Browne, CMG DSO ADC – Haifa, 25th January 1934 - Officers and Sergeants, 2nd Battalion, Haifa, April 1934 - Presentation of Colours, 5th July 1935 – Officers and Sergeants Group Note: The recipient is identified by name in all, or most of the above listed copied images An unusually well documented - and scarce seen Great War and Inter-War campaign medal and long service medal group seen named to three different Scottish infantry regiments Contact wear commensurate with age and frequent wear by a long serving senior Seaforth NCO Condition: Great War medals GF others VF

A 1914 Fighting-Irish \'Killed-in-Action\' medal group of 3: Private John Dunne, 2nd Battalion Royal Irish Regiment - 1914 Star. With dated clasp (7471 Pte. J. Dunne. R.Ir.Regt.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (7471 Pte. J. Dunne. R.Ir.Regt.) - Mercantile Marine War Service Medal (7471 Pte. J. Dunne. R.Ir.Regt.) Killed-in-Action: Private Dunne, Battalion Royal Irish Regiment is confirmed having bene Killed-in-Action, serving with the British Expeditionary Force in France & Flanders on, 19 October 1914 Medals verification: The Great War medals verified as entitled per below following cited references - 1914 Star (Reference WO 329/2439) - British War Medal. Silver issue (Reference WO 329/946) - Interallied Victory Medal (Reference WO 329/946) Note: There is no indication on either the Medal Index Card or the Medal Rolls that the recipient\'s NOK were ever issued the clasp and roses to which the recipient was certainly entitled, and or that the clasp was claimed or issued at a later date John Dunne, who was born circa 1874, was a son of Joseph Dunne & Rose Dunne, who were native\'s of Dungannon, Co. Tyrone, Ireland. John attested for service in the British Army when he enlisted at, Hamilton, Lanarkshire, Scotland, in, 1903, at which time he was posted to the Royal Irish Regiment. John first entered theatre of war \'France\' on 13 August 1914, disembarking with his battalion the next day, 14 August 1914, at \'Boulogne\'. John would have been present for his battalion’s fighting at the Battle of Mons on 23 August where they were heavily engaged around the cemetery; at the rear-guard action at Solesmes on 25 August; during the retreat at Caudry (Battle of Le Cateau) on 26 August; and at the success on the Marne, 6 to 12 September where over 540 prisoners were taken by the battalion. Whilst advancing towards the Aisne on the morning of 13 September, the battalion came under heavy shell-fire leaving Ancienne Wood. During the afternoon, they crossed the Aisne south of Vailly again under heavy fire and proceeded to St. Pierre At the beginning of, October 1914, the 2/Royal Irish was redeployed north and took part in the fighting around La Bassee. On the 19/20th of October at Le Pilly, they were surrounded and overwhelmed. All but 135 men and one officer were either killed, wounded and/or taken prisoner. Since the battalion had landed in France on 14th August well over a thousand members of the battalion had become casualties, including Private John Dunne who was recorded \'Killed-in-Action\', on 19 October 1914 The memory of the life and supreme sacrifice of Private John Dunne, 2nd Battalion Royal Irish Regiment is commemorated in perpetuity by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission, on the Le Touret Memorial, located in the, Pas de Calais, region of France The medals mounted for display in the court-style, on buckram Condition: GVF

A 1914 Killed-in-Action casualty campaign group of 3: Private Thomas Rodger 1st Battalion Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders - 1914 Star. With dated clasp (7636 Pte T. Rodger. Cam'n: Highrs) - British War Medal. Silver issue (7636 Pte. T. Rodger. Cam'n Highrs.) - Interallied Victory Medal (7636 Pte. T. Rodger. Cam'nHighrs.) Important: Recipient is confirmed as having been 'Killed-in-Action' on 14 September 1914 Note: The medals accompanied with below original ephemera - Official named Memorial Scroll. This mounted on card and cropped around the edges - Original portrait photograph of recipient wearing kilt by 'J. Slimming Cowdenbeath' Thomas Rodger (1887-1914) was a native of Beath, Fife, Scotland, where he was born in 1887. Thomans enlisted in September 1906, at Edinburgh, into the Cameron Highlanders. By April 1907, he was serving in Dublin with 'B' Company, 1st Cameron Highlanders. Whilst at Tidworth, on 15 September 1908, he received his first Good Conduct Badge. Private Rodger was then drafted to the 2nd Cameron Highlanders at Tientsin, North China. There, on 23 March 1909, he was noted to have 'passed a class of instruction in 12-Pounder Naval Gun Dril''. He achieved the 3rd Class Certificate of Education on 11 September 1909. Thomas Rodger left Tientsin, with his battalion, in November 1909 and arrived in Bangalore, India, on 2 December 1909. Serving with ?B? Company, 2nd Camerons, he was granted his second Good Conduct Badge on 15 September 1911 As far as is known, he went on to serve the normal seven years with the Colours and, by 1914, was an Army Reservist, employed as a Chauffeur in Kelty, Fife. Recalled to the Colours, he landed in France with the 1st Cameron Highlanders on 14 August 1914. On 14 September 1914, Private Rodger took part in the action near Vendresse, south of the Chemin des Dames Ridge, during the Battle of the Aisne. The 1st Camerons suffered many casualties in this attack, especially from enfilade machine-gun fire. And, since they had to give ground, the actual fate of many Cameron Highlanders who did not return, was completely unknown. Following this action, great uncertainty and confusion surrounded Thomas Rodger?s fate. Posted ? unofficially ? ?Missing? from January 1915, his death was only 'accepted for official purposes' as late as April 1919, when he was assumed to have been killed in action at the Aisne. Private Thomas Rodger is buried in Grand-Seraucourt British Cemetery, France The cemetery where Thomas is buried is in the village of Seraucourt-le-Grand, Aisne, France ? seven miles south-west of St. Quentin. It was 'made in 1920-26 by the concentration of graves from the battlefields and from other burial grounds'. Note: The Cameron Highlanders only had one battalion - the 1st - deployed in France & Belgium in 1914 and which qualified for the award of the 1914 Star The lot removed from a glazed frame. The scroll with cropped edges. The medals fitted with long lengths of original silk watered weave ribands Condition: Medals EF

A 1914 Star and Memorial plaque group of 4: Private Charles John Prior, 3rd Battalion Rifle Brigade - 1914 Star (1214 Pte. C. Prior. 3/Rif. Brig) - British War Medal (1214 Pte. C.J. Prior. Rif. Brig) - Interallied Victory Medal (1214 Pte. C.J. Prior. Rif. Brig) - Memorial Plaque: Charles James Prior Important: Private Charles James Prior is confirmed as having been \'Killed-in-Action\' in France & Flanders on 23 December 1914 Charles Prior a native of Chichester, Sussex, England, was the son of Nathaniel and Mahala Prior who resided at 52 West Street, Chichester, Sussex. A pre-war regular, and subsequent \'Old Contemptible\', he had declared his profession as \'Porter\' and his age as 18 years and 7 months when he enlisted for service with the Rifle Brigade on 27 October 1905. His tenure of engagement with the colours was to be 9 years with the regulars and 3 years with the reserve. Prior to the Great War he had served with the 4th Battalion Rifle Brigade for some time, and had racked up considerable overseas service in Malta, Cyprus, Egypt and India, gaining a qualification as \'Machine Gunner\'. He first embarked for a theatre of war on 10 September 1914 with 3rd Battalion Rifle Brigade, and was subsequently \'Killed-in-Action\' on 23 December 1914 Sold together with a portrait photograph of the recipient in overseas kit, together with a copy of his Medal Index Card Condition: Medals fitted with brilliant silk weave ribands and overall EF

A 1914 Star campaign medal group of 3, plus Memorial Plaque for award to the next of kin of the fallen: Corporal, Thomas Young Cameron, 8th Battalion Seaforth Highlanders late 2nd Battalion Seaforth Highlanders - 1914 Star. No clasp (1113 Pte T. Young. 2/Sea: Highrs) - British War Medal. Silver issue (1113 A.Cpl. T.C. Young. Sea.Highrs.) - Interallied Victory Medal (1113 A.Cpl. T.C. Young. Sea.Highrs.) - Memorial Plaque (Thomas Cameron Young) Important: Acting Corporal Thomas Young Cameron 8th Battalion Seaforth Highlanders is confirmed as being 'Killed-in-Action' in France on 28 July 1918 The respective Medal Index Card (extant at The National Archives) shows that Thomas Cameron Young, a native of St.Giles, Edinburgh, Scotland, first entered a theatre of war (France) on 23 August 1914, at which time he was serving with the 2nd Battalion Seaforth Highlanders Condition: EF

A 1914 Star group of 3 medals to a \'Neglected & Overlooked\' Great War fatal casualty from \'Ecclesall, Sheffield\': Private Willliam Linley, 2nd Advanced Horse Transport Depot . Army Service Corps - 1914-15 Star (T1-125 Dvr: W. Linley. A.S.C.) - British War Medal. Silver (T1-125 Dvr. W. Linley. A.S.C.) - Interallied Victory Medal (T1-125 Dvr. W. Linley. A.S.C.) Important: William Linley, late Army Service Corps, is confirmed having died in, Sheffield, England, on 5 January 1918 - his death commemorated on the Sheffield Council Official Roll of Honour Sadly, William's death & sacrifice has been overlooked by the national authorities, his details not included in 'Soldiers Died' or, recorded by the Commonwealth War Grave Commission Important: All of the campaign medals verified per the respective medal rolls: - 1914-15 Star: Ref WO 329/2900 - BWM & Interallied Victory Medal: Ref WO 329/2023 Note: The medals each retaining their original long lengths of silk moire riband William Linley, son of Samuel Linley (Cab Driver) & Mary Linley (nee O'Brien) was a native of, Ecclesall, Sheffield, Yorkshire, England. William was born circa 1883 (he was baptized in Sheffield on 4 February 1885). The 1901 National Census for England & Wales records William, as a Groom, living with his mother (Head of House), and 2 x elder sibling brothers (Samuel Linley & Percy Linley) the 3 x brothers all described as employed as 'Grooms', and living at, 14 Agnes Square, Ecclesall, Sheffield, England William, variously described as, Groom / Cab Driver, rallied to his country's cause, when he enlisted in the British Army at Sheffield on, 21 August 1914. On enlistment, William was posted to the Army Service Corps - to serve with the 'Transport Branch' of the corps. Just under 3 x months later, Private Linley was serving overseas on active service in France, which theatre of war he had entered on 6 November 1914. In France, William served with 2nd Advanced Horse Transport Depot, Army Service Corps. William served in France, continuously, through to 23 March 1917. On 7 November 1917, and only after a period of unsuccessful treatments & operations for the disease, 'Tuberculosis' or TB, at military hospitals in the United Kingdom, William Linley was discharged from the British Army, after being described as "No longer physically fir for war service". Specifically the report of the Medical Board made on 17 November 1917, clearly stated that the disease only originated with William Linley in January 1917, during his service in France, and that it was the "Result of service during present war, exposure to weather and hardships of active service. Permanent. Incapacity 100%". In light of the written medical records in the recipients extant service papers, there is no doubt, that William Linley, was a fatal casualty of the Great War! William died in Sheffield, England, on 5 January 1918, from the disease he had contracted during his several years service with the British Expeditionary Force in France & Flanders, 1914-1917. His death falling less then 2 x months after having been medically discharged from the British Army. William was subsequently buried in the Sheffield General Cemetery The recipients service papers are extant and accessible at The National Archives ost worthy research project, for anyone wishing to lobby the Commonwealth War Graves Commission, to have this soldier nationally commemorated as a fatal casualty of the Great War The medals of excellent appearance, the Interallied Victory Medal virtually uncirculated Condition: Mostly about EF

A 1914 \'Killed-in-Action\' group of 3 plus Memorial Plaque: Private Hugh Johnston, 5th Battalion Royal Highlanders (Black Watch) - 1914 Star. No clasp (1879 Pte. H. Johnston 1/5 R.Highrs) - British War Medal. Silver issue (1879 Pte. H. Johnston. R.Highrs.) - Interallied Victory Medal (1879 Pte. H. Johnston. R.Highrs.) - Memorial Plaque: Hugh Johnston Important: Private Hugh Johnston, a native of Dundee, Scotland, who first entered a theatre of war France on 1 November 1914, is confirmed as being \'Killed-in-Action\' on 28 December 1914 The Dundee Advertiser of 21 January 1915 published the below following casualty notice in respect of Hugh Johnston; Quote, \" The Gallant Fifth - another Territorial Killed. The latest victim is Pte Hugh Johnston who resided with his sister at 56 William Street. He was only 18 years of age and joined the colours three months before the outbreak of war. When he met his death, Private Johnston who was employed in Caldrum Works was engaged in trench digging. Two other Dundee lads, Pte Simpson (curiously enough of the same address) and Pte Clark, Hill Street, - were along with him. They were working on each side of the deceased, and the first intimation they heard of the sad occurrence was a low moan proceeding from the bottom of the trench. Little investigation was required to ascertain the cause, Private Johnston had been struck in the head by a dum-dum bullet. He breathed his last a quarter of an hour later, and his body was buried the same night. Pte John Johnston, an elder brother, is a member of the 2nd Black Watch. He came with his regiment to France from India where he had been stationed for five years, and a tragic coincidence is the fact that he was on his way home to recuperate in the Caird Rest when his younger brother, now deceased was speeding south with the local Territorials.\" Unquote. NOTE: The medals of the recipients brother, John Johnston, 2/Royal Highlanders who was \'Killed-in-Action\', are also currently listed for sale on the website Sold with various copied research confirming all above details Condition: GVF

A 1914 \'Killed-in-Action\' group of 3: Private Robert White, 1st Battalion Royal West Kent Regiment - 1914 Star. With tailors replacement dated clasp (L-8063 Pte R. White 1/R.W. Kent R.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (L-8063 Pte R. White. R.W. Kent R.) - Interallied Victory Medal (L-8063 Pte R. White. R.W. Kent R.) Important: Private Robert White is confirmed as being \'Killed-in-Action\' on 1 September 1914 Robert White who had been born at Derby, Derbyshire, England, and was a resident of Plumstead, Kent, when he enlisted at Woolwich, Kent, for service with the British Army. He first entered theatre of war France on 15 August 1914 Condition: GVF

A 1914 \'Killed-in-Action\' medal group of 3: Private John Dunne, 2nd Battalion Royal Irish Regiment - 1914 Star. With dated clasp (7471 Pte. J. Dunne. R.Ir.Regt.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (7471 Pte. J. Dunne. R.Ir.Regt.) - Interallied Victory Medal (7471 Pte. J. Dunne. R.Ir.Regt.) Killed-in-Action: Private Dunne, Battalion Royal Irish Regiment is confirmed having been Killed-in-Action, serving with the British Expeditionary Force in France & Flanders on, 19 October 1914 Medals verification: The Great War medals verified as entitled per below following cited references - 1914 Star (Reference WO 329/2439) - British War Medal. Silver issue (Reference WO 329/946) - Interallied Victory Medal (Reference WO 329/946) Note: There is no indication on either the Medal Index Card or the Medal Rolls that the recipient\'s NOK were ever issued the clasp and roses to which the recipient was certainly entitled, and or claimed them at a later date John Dunne, who was born circa 1874, was a son of Joseph Dunne & Rose Dunne, who were native\'s of Dungannon, Co. Tyrone, Ireland. John attested for service in the British Army when he enlisted at, Hamilton, Lanarkshire, Scotland, in, 1903, at which time he was posted to the Royal Irish Regiment. John first entered theatre of war \'France\' on 13 August 1914, disembarking with his battalion the next day, 14 August 1914, at \'Boulogne\'. John would have been present for his battalion’s fighting at the Battle of Mons on 23 August where they were heavily engaged around the cemetery; at the rearguard action at Solesmes on 25 August; during the retreat at Caudry (Battle of Le Cateau) on 26 August; and at the success on the Marne, 6 to 12 September where over 540 prisoners were taken by the battalion. Whilst advancing towards the Aisne on the morning of 13 September, the battalion came under heavy shell-fire leaving Ancienne Wood. During the afternoon, they crossed the Aisne south of Vailly again under heavy fire and proceeded to St. Pierre At the beginning of, October 1914, the 2/Royal Irish was redeployed north and took part in the fighting around La Bassee. On the 19/20th of October at Le Pilly, they were surrounded and overwhelmed. All but 135 men and one officer were either killed, wounded and/or taken prisoner. Since the battalion had landed in France on 14th August well over a thousand members of the battalion had become casualties, including Private John Dunne who was recorded \'Killed-in-Action\', on 19 October 1914 The memory of the life and supreme sacrifice of Private John Dunne, 2nd Battalion Royal Irish Regiment is commemorated in perpetuity by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission, on the Le Touret Memorial, located in the, Pas de Calais, region of France The medals mounted for display in the court-style, mounted on buckram Condition: GVF

A 1915 Killed-in-Action casualty medal group of 3 together with the companion Memorial Plaque as issued to the 'Next-of-Kin': Private Alexander Baird Waddell, 7th Battalion Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders. - 1914-15 Star (S-15623 Pte. A. B. Waddell. Cam'n Highrs.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (S-15623 Pte. A. Waddell. Camerons.) - Interallied Victory Medal (S-15623 Pte. A. Waddell. Camerons.) Important: The recipient is confirmed as having been Killed-in-Action on 31 July 1917 Note: Sold together with; - Memorial Plaque 'Alexander Waddell' - Transmittal letter sent with plaque - Cardboard case and inner envelope for plaque - Original portrait photograph of recipient on card. This signed by 'Ritchie, Paisley' Alexander Baird Waddell was a native of Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland, where he was born in 1892. He attended the Royal Technical College, Glasgow, becoming a Lithographic Printer. On 11 November 1914 he enlisted, at Glasgow, into the Cameron Highlanders and left for France, with the 7th Camerons, on 8 July 1915. Nothing is known for definite about most of his active service career ? though he did suffer periods of illness, whilst in France, in early 1916 and in the spring of 1917 By the time of the Third Battle of Ypres, he was a Signaller with ?D? Company of the 7th Cameron Highlanders. His battalion belonged to the 15th (Scottish) Division which, generally speaking, attacked in a north-easterly direction ? starting south-east of Potijze and heading towards Frezenberg. At first, the 7th Camerons were in reserve but, once the German front line was taken, they were able to move forward ? although, throughout that day, ''the enemy shelling was severe''. The battalion was then involved in much fighting, until 3 August. Alexander Waddell?s date of death is given, officially, as 3 August 1917. However, a letter written to his mother from his officer, Second Lieutenant Norman S. Sim, states positively that ?he was killed in action in the last big fight on the morning of the 31st July [1917]?. Private Alexander Baird Waddell is commemorated on the Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, Belgium The medals and plaque are in virtually uncirculated condition, the medals complete with original long lengths of silk watered weave ribands Condition: EF

A 1965 Indo-Pakistan War campaign and long service medal group of 5: Naik Tikaram Gurung 2nd Battalion 1st Gorkha Rifles - India: Samar Seva Star 5033070 Rfn. T.R. Gurung, G.R. - India: Raksha Medal 5033070 Rfn. Tikaram Gurung, 1 G.R. - India: Sainya Seva Medal. With clasp \'Jammu & Kashmir\' 5033070 LNk. T.R. Gurung, G.R. - India: 25th Anniversary of Independence Medal, 1947-72: 5033070 Nk. T.R. Grg. 2.1. G.R. - India: Armed Forces 9 Year Long Service Medal: 5033070 Nk. T.R. Gurung. G.R. Note: The presence of the Samar Seva Star denotes that the recipient saw \'active service\' during the 1965 Indo-Pakistan War Recipient was a Naik (Corporal) serving with the 2nd Battalion 1st Gorkha Rifles of the Indian Army. The 1st Gurkha Rifles remained with the Indian Army after independence in 1947, and were subsequently renamed \'Gorkha Rifles\' The medals court-mounted in the Indian Army style, and almost certainly as-worn by the recipient. The reverse fitted with a mounting brooch, this latter retaining the hinged pin and clasp fitting Condition: VF

A 4th Indian Division B.E.M. Second World War medal group of 5 to a confirmed veteran of \'Monte Cassino\': Sergeant John Charles Marriott, Royal Corps of Signals, 4th Indian Division - British Empire Medal (Mily). GVI (2343874 Sgt. John C. Marriott. R.C.S.) - The 1939-45 Star. No clasp - The Africa Star. With clasp \'8th Army\' - The Italy Star; - War Medal 1939-45 Provenance: Collection of the late Lieutenant-Colonel \'Mike\' Barrett, O.B.E., Queen\'s Gurkha Signals Brith Empire Medal (Military) verification: The B.E.M. (Mily) was published in the London Gazette issue of, 19 April 1945, wherein the recipient is shown as No. 2343874 Sergeant John Charles Marriott, Royal Corps of Signals (Rotherham) - the latter place being his home town. The preamble to the published award states: Quote, The KING has been graciously pleased to approve the award of the British Empire Medal (Military Division), in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in Italy, to the undermentioned: — Unquote. The official recommendation for the British Empire Medal is quoted below: Quote, Throughout the whole of the recent operations 1st. May.\'44 - 31st.Aug.\'44, and previously in the attack on Cassino from Jan.- April - this N.C.O. was employed in the vitally important duty of Signal Office Superintendent at Main. Div. H.Q. ​ As such he was responsible for dealing with a vast amount of Signal traffic, supervising the telephone exchange and lines, and many other small but important duties. In spite of the fact that at times detachments were very much under strength and personnel were working very long hours, added to which units and formations were continually moving, never once was there any serious delays. This has been largely due to Sgt. Marriott, whose work has been of the highest standard, an example to all Signals and also of the utmost service to the Division. Unquote. Marriott\'s well-deserved award was initially recommended by the Royal Signals Lt-Colonel, who was officer commanding 4th Indian Division, Signals. The recommendation being approved by the General Officer Commanding, 4th Indian Division (Major-General A. W. W. Holworthy.), and finally passed by Lieutenant-General C. F. Keightley, Commanding 5th Corps Basis his highly important - and trusted - appointment as Signal Office Superintendent of 4th Indian Division - The \'Kite Hawk\'s\' - Sergeant Marriott was presumably knowledgeable about all aspects of orders issued to and delivered by the HQ Staff of 4th Indian Division in the period of their campaigning with 8th Army in North Africa and later in Italy, including the Battle of Monte Cassino John Charles Marriott, son of Charles Marriott & Lucy Ann Marriott (nee Rushworth), was a native of, Rotherham, Yorkshire, England, where he was born on, 6 April 1913. At the time of the compilation of the National Register for England & Wales in 1939, John was resident at, 15 Brookville Avenue, Brighouse, Yorkshire, in which town he was employed as a \'Confectionary Salesman\'. During the Second World War, John served with the Royal Corps of Signals, his unique \'Army Number\' 2343874, being from the block allocated to the Corps of Signals in 1920, and which continued to be issued sequentially through to circa 1940/41. Promoted to Sergeant, John saw extensive active overseas service, in, North Africa & Italy - including present at Monte Cassino - while attached to \'Higher Command\' of 4th Indian Division, and for which he was decorated with the award of the British Empire Medal. After taking his final discharge from the British Army, John Charles Marriott returned to his home town of Rotherham, where he is recorded as having died on, 3 October 1951, at which time he had been residing at, 81 Clough Bank, Clough Raod, Rotherham, England. His published \'Will\' shows that he left his estate to his widowed mother, Lucy Ann Marriott An excellent \'Kite-Hawks\' 4th Indian Division, Italy campaign, B.E.M. group to a British N.C.O veteran of Monte Cassino Sold together with hard-copy of the official B.E.M. recommendation Condition: GVF

A 51st Highland Division 'Escaper from St. Valery' campaign and long service medal group of 5: Platoon Segeant-Major John. Clark, 1st Battalion Black Watch (Royal Highland Regiment), late 2nd Battalion Black Watch - General Service 1918. GVI with clasp 'Palestine' (2746636 Sjt. J. Clark, Black Watch) - The 1939-45 Star - Defence Medal - War Medals - Military LS&GC. GVI 1st type 'Regular Army' bar (2746636 Sjt. J. Clark. Black Watch,) Note: The LSGC only with officially corrected & re-impressed 'as-issued' Important:: GSM and clasp verified on the respective campaign medal roll of 2nd Battalion Black Watch (ref WO 100/507) compiled and dated at Haifa, Palestine, on 19 December 1940 John Clark enlisted on 14 April 1920, and posted top 2nd Battalion Black Watch. Promoted to Corporal in September 1927. Qualified as an Assistant Signals Instructor at the Army Signal School, Poona, in 1928. Promoted to Lance-Sergeant in June 1931, Sergeant in November 1932 and Battalion Signal Sergeant in late 1935. Left his battalion on employment at Brigade H.Q., Haifa, in 1938. Rejoined the battalion at Dover and appointed Company Quarter Master Sergeant in July 1939. Later promoted W.O. Class 3 and appointed P.S.M. Proceeded to France with 1st Battalion Black Watch in 1939. Escaped from St. Valery on motor cycle with Lieutenant R. U. E. A. Sanford when the battalion was overwhelmed on 12 June 1940. After leaving the Army he worked as G.P.O. Telephonist. Died at Dover on 28 March 1959 Comment: Surrounded, and cut-off with their backs to the sea, very few men of the 51st Highland Division - were able to successfully avoid capture, and escape the town of St.Valery before it's surrender on 12 June 1940 Provenance: Major J. L. R. Samson 'The Samson Collection of Black Watch Decorations & Medals', Glendinings, 19 June 1991 Condition: GVF

A 51st Highland Division 'Killed-in-Action' campaign group of 3: Private Sidney Herbert Bryant, ''A'' Coy, 1/6th (Morayshire) Battalion Seaforth Highlanders (Territorial Force) - 1914-15 Star (2016 Pte. S.H. Bryant Sea:Highrs) - British War Medal. Silver issue (2016 Pte. S.H. Bryant Sea.Highrs) - Interallied Victory Medal (2016 Pte. S.H. Bryant Sea.Highrs) Important: Private Bryant is confirmed as being 'Killed-in-Action' in France on 28 April 1916 Sidney Herbert Bryant was born in London in 1893. At the time of his baptism on 1 October 1893, his father who was a 'Tailor' by trade was living at 83, Kelmscott Street, Battersea, London. Sidney, who had enlisted for the Army at London, first entered theatre of war 'France' on 1 May 1915. He was the son of Frederick William and Isabella Bryant of 66 Bramfield Road, Wandsworth Common, London, and 22 years of age at his time of death. He had been serving with ''A'' Coy, 6th Battalion Seaforth Highlanders, and is now remembered with honour at the CWGC Maroeuil British Cemetery in France Sold together with hard-copy of Medal Index Card and download page from CWGC Condition: EF

A 51st Highland Division France 1940 \'Casualty Group\' of 4 x campaign and sporting medals: Lance-Corporal Samuel Smurthwaite 1st Battalion Gordon Highlanders, late 2nd Battalion Gordon Highlanders The group of 4 x medals comprise: - The 1939-1945 Star. No clasp - War Medal - Gordon Highlanders Regimental Medal. Silver (Pte. Smurthwaite Light-Weight) - Gordon Highlanders: Regimental Medal. Bronze issue for Boxing The Second World War medals fitted with their original issue silk ribands, and both regimental medals contained in their fitted plush hinged leatherette cases of issue. The latter with makers logo \'F. Phillips Medallist Aldershot\' on inside lid silk panel Important: Lance-Corporal Samuel Smurthwaite 1st Battalion Gordon Highlanders is confirmed as having \'Died-of-Wounds\' on 12 June 1940 Photograph: A captioned photograph , with Samuel Smurthwaite identified, showing the triumphant regimental boxing team of 2nd Battalion Gordon Highlanders, was published in the Aberdeen press and Journal issue of 28 February 1936 Note: The body of No 4266394 Lance-Corporal Samuel Smurthwaite is interred at the Commonwealth War Graves Cemetery at Ste. Marie. Le Havre, France. That Samuel Smurthwaite is buried in Le Havre (which fell to 7 Panzer Division on 13 June) and not at St Valery (where on 12 June the 51st Highland Division surrendered to Irwin Rommel), is curious, and likely indicative that Samuel was either \'Wounded-in-Action\' sometime before 12 June (at Abbeville?) and detailed (or attached) to be evacuated with 154th Brigade, or \'Ark Force\' from Le Havre - alternatively he could have found himself cut-off from his company sometime in the period 7-11 June, and otherwise made his way to Le Havre on foot. There are only 3 x Gordon Highlander \'June 1940\' casualties in the Le Havre CWGC Cemetery, including one from 5/Gordons (2873692 Sergeant William Kerr, who was recorded \'Killed-in Action\' on 12 June 1940), and two men from 1/Gordons (4266394 Lance-Corporal Samuel Smurthwaite, and 2875437 Private Malcolm McD. Smith) both of the latter posted as \'Died of Wounds\' on the same day, 12 June 1940, and both subsequently interred and buried side -by-side in the same cemetery, comrades to the last! An intriguing 51st Highland Division battle casualty Samuel Smurthwaite son of Thomas Smurthwaite (a \'Moulder\' who served in the United Kingdom with the Durham Light Infantry in 1915) and Annie Smurthwaite (nee Bailey) was a native of Darlington, Co. Durham, where he was born on 13 January 1910. Samuel was the fourth eldest of five children, his siblings being brothers; Frederick Smurthwaite (born 1901); James Bailey Smurthwaite (born 1902),; Thomas Smurthwaite (born 1908) Walter Smurthwaite (1912) and sister Martha Smurthwaite (born 1904). In 1915, the family resided at 42 Dickenson Street, Darlington, Co Durham. Samuel was residing in, Newcastle, Northumberland, when he first enlisted in the British Army (almost certainly a Territorial Army enlistment) - his unique army number being in the block allocated to the Northumberland Fusiliers. Samuel is recorded as residing with Thomas Smurthwaite at, 72 De Grey Street, Newcastle (Electoral Rolls of Voters for 1931 refers - Samuel doe snot appear in the 1932 roll). On transferring to the Regular Army, he was posted to 2nd Battalion Gordon Highlanders, and served with the 2/Gordons in overseas garrisons during the 1930\'s, his name appearing several times in the regimental journal of the Gordon Highlanders \'The Tiger & Sphinx\' from at least 1935. A boxer of distinction, Samuel was a winner of battalion boxing bouts, and in 1936 is recorded as being one of 5 x members of the 2nd Battalion Gordons Highlanders who took part in the British Army Boxing Finals Tournament 1936, for which event he embarked at Gibraltar Colony aboard the S.S. bound for Southampton, England. The Aberdeen Press and Journal contained a report of the Army Boxing Finals in their issue of 5 March 1936, which is quoted below: Quote, Gordon Highlanders in Army Championships Five Gordon Highlanders have travelled from Gibraltar to compete in the Army boxing championships, and already two of them have qualified for the finals at the Royal Albert Hall, London, on Friday. They are Lance-Sergt. Gibb, middleweight, and Corpl. Gordon, cruiserweight Of the others Pte. Smurthwaite, was beaten on points in last night\'s preliminaries in the second series of the welterweight division by the champion, Lance-Corpl. Spears, and Corpl. Masson was outpointed in the featherweights. Pte. Coyle the fifth man to undertake the 2600 mile round-journey from Gibraltar, remains in the bantamweight division. Unquote. Private Samuel Smurthwaite fulfilled his first 7 years service with the colours circa 1939-39, and transferred to the Army Reserve thereafter. After the outbreak of the Second World War, Samuel was mobilized in 1939, and posted to the 1st Battalion Gordon Highlanders (then on home service) was promoted to Lance-Corporal and embarked for France with the 51st Highland Division in January 1940 Note: The body of No 4266394 Lance-Corporal Samuel Smurthwaite is interred at the Commonwealth War Graves Cemetery at Ste. Marie. Le Havre, France A desirable group of medals to the 51st Highland Division - the last fully operational infantry division of the British Expeditionary Force to remain in the field after the British evacuations from the beaches of Dunkirk in May 1940 Condition: EF

A ?China Station River Gunboat? and Second World War naval casualty campaign and long service medal group of 3: Petty Officer Telegraphist Harold Anger, Royal Navy, late H.M.S. Curacoa and H.M.S. Tarantula - British War Medal (J.40064 H. Anger. Tel. R.N.) - Interallied Victory Medal (J.40064 H. Anger. Tel. R.N.) - Naval LS&GC Medal. GV issue (J.40064 H. Anger. P.O.Tel. H.M.S. Tarantula.) Important: Petty Officer Telgraphist Harold Anger is confirmed as being killed on 2 October 1942, when, while on convoy duty in the Atlantic, H.M.S. Curacoa, split in two, and sank with the loss of an estimated 338 members of her crew. The cause of the sinking disaster, was Curacoa?s collision with the Cunard White Star Line?s converted liner troopship R.M.S.?Queen Mary? (the liner survived the war, and is now a museum and conference centre located at Long Beach, California, USA). The body of Harold Anger now lies interred at Ashaig Cemetery, Isle of Skye, Scotland Note: All medals confirmed as entitled per the respective campaign, long and meritorious service medal rolls as under; - ADM 171/94 for Great War pair - sent to recipient at H.M.S. Pembroke - ADM 171/142 for Naval LS&GC Medal - issued September 1931 In addition to the above medals, the recipient is known to have qualified for a 1939-45 Star, Atlantic Star and War Medal. Whether those un-named medals, and or, any others, were subsequently issued or claimed by Harold?s next of kin is not known Important: A search of the respective Naval Long Service and Good Conduct Medal Rolls show only an estimated 13 x medals issued named to H.M.S. Tarantula Harold Anger, the son of John James Anger and Hannah Anger, was a native of Newington, London, England, where he was born on 18 July 1898. At the time of his joining the Royal Navy, on 21 April 1905, his previous occupation was listed as a ?School Boy?. Harold remained on home-service until January 1916, in which month he was posted to H.M.S. Hannibal. Harold was serving in the Far East on the China Station aboard the ?Inscet Class? River Gunboat, H.M.S. Tarantula, when he was awarded his LS&GC medal in September, 1931 The medal mounted in the swing-style, and as-worn by recipient, suspended from silk ribands. The medal mounting bar retains the original long hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: Edge bruising and conact marks GF & better

A ?Curragh Mutineer?s? Great War bravery and campaign medal group of 4: Lieutenant-Colonel Brian Winwood Robinson, M.C., Officer Commanding 3rd (Cirencester) Battalion Gloucestershire Home Guard, late 5th Royal Irish Lancers - Military Cross. GV issue. Engraved (Capt. B W. Robinson, 5th Lancers. February 1915.) - 1914 Star. With dated clasp (Lieut: B W. Robinson, 5/Lrs.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (Lt.Col. B W. Robinson.) - Interallied Victory Medal. With MID oakleaves emblem (Lt.Col. B W. Robinson.) Note: The medals, dated clasp and MID emblem ave been plated Brian Winwood Robinson, son of Herbert and Agnes Robinson, was a native of Woolton, Lancashire, England, where he was born circa 1884. The 1891 Census for England and Wales shows that the head of the family was a ?Sugar Refiner?, and that Brian had 5 x other siblings. Brian Winwood Robinson was commissioned a second lieutenant in the Lancashire Royal Garrison Artillery (Militia) on May 9, 1903. Two years later, on November 29, he was commissioned in the 5th (Royal Irish) Lancers. In 1911, the Robinson family moved to Cirencester, Gloucestershire, where the family had bought the estate of Moor Wood (today the gardens thrive as home to the National Collection of Rambler Roses). By March 1914, Brian was a Lieutenant with his regiment, 5th (Royal Irish) Lancers, a unit of 3rd Cavalry Brigade, then stationed at the Curragh, in County Kildare, Ireland. Brian had the distinction in that month of being one of an estimated 59 x British Officers that offered to resign their commissions rather then obey any subsequent order that might ask of them and their regiments to quell any rebellion by the armed, and increasingly militant, Ulster loyalists The Curragh Incident, also known as the ?Curragh Mutiny?, was a landmark episode in the history of modern Ireland. Indeed the entire officer component of the 5th Royal Irish Lancers serving at the time in the Curragh had offered to ?resign? ? with only three other 'serving' officers of the regiment abstaining, of which two of those were not in Ireland at the time, and the other an Ulsterman - for obvious reasons claimed ?Protection? from being involved in any such operations against the people and country of his kin. Amongst, the other protesting officers of the 5th Lancers, was included Brian?s younger brother, Edwin Winwood Robinson (commissioned, December 1911), who was then serving as a Second Lieutenant In the event, the fall-out of the ?Curragh Incident? did not lead to Brian, or any of his other brother officers resigning their commissions. Lieutenant. B.W. Robinson, embarked for theatre of war, France ? together with his brother Edwin ? and the rest of his regiment, where they disembarked on 17 August 1914. Brian is confirmed as having been ?Wounded-in-Action? in November, 1914 (Reference ?Cheltenham Chronicle? issue of 21 November, 1914), and sent to England to recuperate ? his brother Edwin was not so fortunate having been ?Killed-in-Action? near Ypres, Belgium, on 26 October 1914 In respect of his gallant and distinguished services in France in 1914, Brian, received a brace of awards - firstly a ?Mention-in-Despatches? (announced by the War Office on 9 December 1914, and published in the Supplement to the London Gazette issue of 8 December, 1914), and secondly the award of a very early ?Military Cross? (published in the London Gazette of issue of 18 February, 1915). In addition the War Office announced his promotion to Captain, on 26 November 1914. After recovering from his wounds, Brian returned to France in August 1915. By now a Captain, Brian was appointed a Brigade Major in the 3rd Cavalry Brigade, for which services he was later awarded a second ?Mention-in-Despatches? for ?gallant and distinguished services??, the award being published in the London Gazette issue of 1 January 1916 Post-war ? and not later then 1919 - Brian Winwood Robinson, retired from the British Army with the rank of Lieutenant Colonel, with seniority dating from May 9, 1918, and returned to live near the family estates at Cirencester, Gloucestershire, England, from where he became a notable breeder and owner of race horses During the Second World War, Lieutenant-Colonel B.W. Robinson, M.C., was Officer Commanding the 3rd (Cirencester) Battalion, Gloucestershire Home Guard, and served with that unit through to the ?Stand-Down? in December, 1944. Lieutenant-Colonel Brian Winwood Robinson, M.C., of Peewits Hill, Bagendon, Gloucestershire, is recorded as having died at Cirencester, Gloucestershire, England, on 2 May 1951 The group has been court-mounted for display. The reverse of the mounting bar retaining the original long hinged pin and clasp fittings. Condition: Plated & the Interallied Victory Medal with single tiny e/k otherwise GVF and better

A ?Drummer?s? North West Frontier of India campaign and and long service medal pair: Colour Sergeant Arthur James Kirby, 2nd Battalion Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire Regiment (a.k.a. The Sherwood Foresters) - IGS 1895. ?P.F. 97-98? ?Tirah 97-98? (3747 Drummer A. Kirby 2d Bn Derby Regt) - Military LS&GC Medal. EDVII issue (3747 Sjt: A. J. Kirby. Notts: & Derby: Regt) Important: Both medals and clasps verified per respective campaign medal roll and Army Orders; - IGS Medal: ref WO 100/88 signed & dated Mussoorie, India, 17 September 1898 - LS&GC Medal: Army Order No 92 of 1911 Arthur James Kirby, the son of William Kirby (a Gamekeeper) and Mary Kirby, was a native of, Wansford, Stamford, Northamptonshire, England, where he was born circa 1872. His father, William Kirby was notified in his service papers as his next of kin, who resided at Thornhaugh, near Stamford, Northamptonshire. Prior to his enlistment in the British Army at Chesterfied, England, on 23 August 1892, he had by ?Trade? been employed as a ?Pipe Maker?. During his long career with the ?Sherwood Foresters? during which time he served variously at some time as a Drummer and later as ?Drummer Sergeant?, he served overseas as under; - East Indies (India): 3 September 1894 to 24 October 1899 (5 years 52 days) - Malta: 25 October 1899 to 29 May 1902 (2 years 207 days) By the time he took his final discharge from the British Army on 22 August 1913, after 21 years service with ?The Colours?, he had received the 2 x medals here offered for sale, and in addition had 3rd and 2nd Class Certificates of Education, and passed a course at the School of Musketry, Hythe. His final rank at the time of discharge was Colour Sergeant (appointed 15 May 1912) Condition: About VF

A ?Gunners? campaign and long service medal group of 4: Sergeant S.G. Clarke, Royal Artillery - GSM 1962. ?N.I.? ?N. Iraq & S. Turkey? (24447528 Gnr S G Clarke RA) - South Atlantic 1982. With combat rosette (24447528 Gnr S G Clarke. RA) - United Nations: Service Medal with UNFICYP riband, for service in Cyprus - Military LS&GC. EIIR ?Regular Army? bar (24447528 Sgt S G Clarke RA) Reference ?British Battles & Medals? (2006, Seventh Edition) it is estimated that 347 x ?N. Turkey & S. Turkey? clasps were awarded to all-ranks of the Royal Regiment of Artillery A rare combination of medals and clasps including both a South Atlantic Medal and a clasp for subsequent deployment for operations in Northern Iraq & Southern Turkey Condition: GVF

A ?Hodden Grey?s? 1914 ?Mons Star? campaign medal group of 4: Lieutenant Francis Fowler Steele, 2/6th Royal Highlanders (Black Watch) late ?B? Company 14th London Regiment (London Scottish) - 1914 Star. With dated clasp (1915 Pte. F.F. Steele. 14/Lond:R.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (1915 Pte F.F. Steele. 14/Lond.R.) - Interallied Victory Medal (1915 Pte F.F. Steele. 14/Lond.R.) - Defence Medal Note: All Great War medals and dated clasp confirmed as issued on the respective Medal Index Card (ref The National Archives) Important: Reference the Silver War Badge Roll held at The National Archives, records a Silver War Bade (No 136139) issued to Lieutenant Francis Fowler, Royal Highlanders, at which time his address was 13 Gorst Road, Wandsworth Common S.W.11 Francis Fowler Steele, the son of William Dunbar Steele (born Perth, Scotland) was a native of Battersea, London, England, where he was born circa 1890. The 1911 National Census for England & Wales show that he was then employed as a ?Clerk? and residing at the family home located at 28 Cecil Mansions, Marius Road, Balham, London, together with his parents and elder brother. In civilian life he had, pre 1914, been employed as a Clerk at the London Assurance Corporation, 7 Royal Exchange, London. Francis enlisted as a volunteer in the London Scottish ? the first Territorial Force infantry regiment to see combat during the Great War - and is recorded as having first entered theatre of war ?France? on 15 September August 1914. His heavily annotated Medal Index Card confirms that Francis served with ?B? Company London Scottish, and was later commissioned as an officer holding rank of Lieutenant in the 2/6th Royal Highlanders (Black Watch). Presumably Francis had been wounded or otherwise injured while serving with the London Scottish in France, as after being commissioned into the Royal Highlanders he never again served overseas. He was serving with the 2/6 Royal Highlanders on ?Home Service? at the time of receiving his Silver War Badge The medals are mounted in the swing-style. The medal mounting bar retaining the original long hinged pin and clasp Sold together with copy of Medal Index Card Condition: VF

A ?Pacification? of the Sudan campaign medal pair: No 4872 9th Sudanese Infantry, Egyptian Army - Sudan Medal 1896-98 (9-4872) - Khedive?s Sudan Medal 1896. ?Sudan 1899? ?Gedid? ?Nyam-Nyam? (9-4872) Important: Both medal correctly identically impressed in Arabic, indicating that the Sudanese recipient held the regimental number 4872 while serving with the 9th Sudanese Infantry, a regiment of the Egyptian Army The recipients regimental number and the campaign clasps on the Khedive?s medal indicate that he enlisted sometime in or shortly after 1896 Condition: Some edge ripples due to customary Egyptian naming otherwise VF

A ?Rare to Regiment? China 1900 Boxer Rebellion medal in a particularly fine campaign & long service medal group of 8: Chief Inspector Thomas Prince, Indian Police Service late Loyal North Lancashire Regiment and 1st Battalion Lincolnshire Regiment - Queen?s Sudan 1896-98 (4305 Pte. T. Prince, 1/Lin: R.) - China 1900. ?Relief of Pekin (4305 Lce Corpl I Prince 1st Bn Lincolnshire Regt) - 1914-15 Star (10174 Sjt. T. Prince, L.N. Lanc. R.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (10174 Sjt. T. Prince. L.N. Lan: R.) - Interallied Victory Medal (10174 Sjt. T. Prince. L.N. Lan: R.) - Meritorious Service Medal. GV (S-Sjt.Instr. T. Prince, 6-Bang. Coorg & M. Bn. I.D.F.) - Army LS.&GC. Medal. GV first issue (10174 Sjt: T. Prince, L.N. Lanc: Regt) - Khedives Sudan. ?Atbara, Khartoum (4305 Lce Corpl T. Prince, 1. Linc.Regt) Sold together with below following associated items ? the R.A.O.B. medals in silver / silver gilt & enamel; - R.A.O.B. medal dated 1901. Named - R.A.O.B. medal dated 1904. Named - R.A.O.B. medal dated 1914. Named - Large tinted portrait of the recipient in Indian Police uniform with medals up - Relic medal mounting bar with remnants of medal ribbons thereon - Set of copied service papers (these heavy and reflected in postage quote) Note: The China Medal with clasp named to the Lincolnshire Regiment being extremely rare named to a soldier of the Lincolnshire Regiment Important: All medals and clasps confirmed as entitled per the recipients copied service papers Thomas Prince was a native of Stepney, London, England, where he was born circa. On September 1895, Thomas, then 19 years of age, enlisted in the Lincolnshire Regiment direct from the 4th (Militia) battalion, Essex Regiment Posted to the 1st Battalion, Lincolnshire Regiment. Thomas quickly witnessed active service in the Sudan, where he was present at Atbara and Khartoum (Queen?s Medal; Khedive?s Medal & 2 clasps). Having then been advanced to Lance-Corporal and qualified as an Assistant Instructor in Signalling at Poona, he was extra regimentally employed in China between July 1900 and October 1902, where he was present with the relief column sent to Pekin, and in the process earning an extremely rare to regiment campaign medal and clasp named to the Lincolnshire Regiment Transferring to the Loyal North Lancashire Regiment in June 1911, he was serving in the 2nd Battalion in India on the outbreak of hostilities in August 1914. Thomas first entered theatre of war ?East Africa? when he embarked with his battalion for East Africa in October 1914 ? the same month in which he was awarded his Long Service and Good Conduct Medal that October, the same month in which he was awarded his L.S. & G.C. Medal, he was invalided back to India in May 1915, and remained there for the remainder of the duration of the Great War, during which time he was promoted to Colour-Sergeant in July 1916 India was good to Thomas Prince, both personally and professionally. He married Ada Edith Winton at St.Johns Church, Colaba, Bombay on 26 January 1909. Post war his military career continued to flourish in India, being awarded a Meritorious Service Medal in July 1926, while serving as a Staff Sergeant Instructor attached to the 6th Bangalore, Coorg and Mysore Battalion of the Indian Defence Force. After retiring from the Army, Thomas accepted an appointment, as an Inspector with the Indian Police Service. He served at Allahabad (the state capital of Gujerat State, India) in which city he settled in retirement (his papers indicate that he was still claiming his pension at Allahabad as late as 1954 As of writing we are only aware of 2 x men of the Lincolnshire Regiment who were awarded the China Medal 1900 with clasp 'Relief of Pekin' - the other was 3763 Private George Robert Barber. As the latter recipient, lost his original medal and had an official replacement issued to him on 5 June 1924 (ref WO 100/95), it is possible - but not known - that the 'original issue' China medal and clasp to Thomas Prince may the only extant example to the Lincolnshire Regiment. A rare, and almost certainly unique, combination of medals and clasps awarded to a former soldier of the Lincolnshire Regiment The medals mounted on board in the court-style for display Condition: Cleaned. Pre 1914 medals GF, others mostly VF

A ?Rare to Regiment? gallantry and campaign medal group of 7: Brigadier, Leonard Charles Bell, M.C., Luton Civil Defence, Royal Signals and Royal Highlanders (Black Watch) - Military Cross. GV issue - British War Medal. Silver issue (Capt. L. C. Bell.) - Interallied Victory Medal. With MID ?Oakleaves? (Capt. L. C. Bell.) - IGS 1908. GV issue ?AF N.W.F. 1919? (Capt. L. C. Bell, R. Hdrs.) - Defence Medal - War Medal - Civil Defence Medal. United Kingdom issue Important: Reference ?Taming The Tiger: The Story of the India General Service Medal 1908-1935 (Stiles, 2012) only an estimated 7 x India General Service Medals 1908, with the GV first obverse and clasp ?Afghanistan N.W.F. 1919? were awarded to all-ranks of the Royal Highlanders (Black Watch), comprising 6 x officers and 1 x other rank), all of whom qualified for the respective medal and clasp while serving on attachment to other units. Bell is shown as a Captain, 1st Battalion Royal Highlanders attached to 36 Divisional Signal Company) The decorations and medals all confirmed as entitled per the below sources; - Military Cross (M.C.): London Gazette issue of 1 January 1918 - Mention-in-Despatches: London Gazette issue of 4 January 1917 - British War & Interallied Victory Medals: Per respective Medal Index Card - IGS 1908 Medal and clasp: Respective medal roll (ref WO 100/I20/486) Provenance: Christies, London, 24 July 1984 (Lot 132) Leonard Charles Bell, son of Richard Bell (Brewers Traveller) and Mary, was a native of Theydon Bois, Essex, England, where he born on 28 December 1891. The 1911 National Census for England and Wales, records him as living with his widowed mother and siblings at 14 Blenheim Road, Walthamstow, N.E. London, and employed as a ?Sherry Shippers Clerk?. During the Great War, Leonard served in theatre of war, France & Belgium, between April 1916 to 28 April 1916, and again between, 28 April 1916 to 13 October 1917, earning a brace of honours, vis a Military Cross and a Mention-in-Despatches, while serving with the Royal Highlanders (Black Watch) on the Western Front. He was attached to the Indian Army as an Acting Captain from July 1918 to September 1919, and attached to the Indian Signal Service between May 1919, to May 1922. He transferred back to the British Army in 1922, at which time he joined the Royal Signals. At the end of the Great War the family residence address was The Heights, East Common, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, England. During the Second World War, Leonard remained on ?Home Service? in the United Kingdom. After retirement from the British Army, Brigadier Bell, became Chief Officer of Luton Civil Defence. Leonard Bell is recorded as having died at Hastings, East Sussex, England, sometime during the last quarter of 1976 The medals mounted for display attached to a strip of card Condition: GVF

A ?Rare to Regiment? Mention-in-Despatches multiple campaign medal group of 8: Lieutenant-Colonel George Ernest Claudius Ash, 1st Battalion Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders, late Officer Commanding 1st Battalion Malay Regiment - The 1939-45 Star - The Burma Star - Defence Medal - War Medal - GSM 1918. GVI with ?M.I.D.? oakleaf & ?Malaya? (Maj G. E. C. Ash. A & S. H.) - Korea Medal (Major. G. E. C. Ash. A & S. H.) - United Nations: Service Medal with clasp ?Korea? - Coronation Medal 1953 Important: The award of the Mention-in-Despatches? was in respect of ?Distinguished services in the field in Malaya? as published in the London Gazette issue of 5 April 1949 Note: The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders did not deploy as a unit to Malaya during the ?Emergency?, the medal clasp ?Malaya? only being awarded to those serving on secondment. The medal to Major Ash being an especially rare regimental issue with the inclusion of the ?Mention-in-Despatches? award George Ernest Claudius Ash, the son of Captain & Mrs Ash of Bedford, was born on 8 October 1913. He was educated at Wellington School., Somerset, England. Prior to the Second World War, George was domiciled in the Federated Malay States, where he had been employed since 1935, firstly as a ?School-Master? in Singapre, and latterly as an Motor Engineer and then Accountant with Borneo Motors of Seremban (Negeri Sembilan) . On 26 May, 1939, he married in Singapore Colony, to Bertha Marie Scheiss, a Swiss national. In November 1939, George was granted a temporary commission as a Second Lieutenant in the 3rd Battalion Federated Malay States Volunteer Force (The Straits Times issue of 5 November, 1939, refers). Geoirge enlisted in the British Army in May 1940, and later commissioned into the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders on 30th November 1940. He served on attachment with the Northumberland Fusiliers in the UK from December 1941 until 1944, when he shipped-out to India, subsequently seeing active service during the Burma campaign. He moved to Malaya in 1946, where he served on attachment, in command of 1st Battalion Malay Regiment . George remained in Malaya through 1948. In 1950 he joined the 1st Battalion Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders in Hong Kong, and subsequently served with the battalion in Korea during the Korean War, where he is recorded as having been commanding Headquarters Company. Further overseas service with the Argylls took Major Ash to British Guiana in 1954, before becoming an instructor at the Support Weapons Wing at Netheravon later in the same year. His final posting was to the WAR Office Selection Board, and he retired in 1961, at which time he was granted the Honorary rank of Lt Col . George Ash is recorded as having died at Newbury, Berkshire, England sometime in the 'Second Quarter' of 1992 The details I have on him as of writing are extremely brief. I know that he was commissioned during the Second World War (As a Cadet from 170th OCTU he was commissioned into the Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders as 2nd Lieutenant effective 30 November 1940 - his Officer number was 158885. He is confirmed as being MID for Malaya (a post-war award published in LG 5 March 1949) while seconded to the Malay Regiment (his GVI GSM is named to him in the Argylls). The medals professionally mounted in the swing-style and ?as-worn? by the recipient suspended on silk ribands. The medal mounting bar retaining the original long hinged pin and clasp fittings. Condition: GVF

A ?Shooter?s? campaign and commemorative medal group of 4: Police Constable Sydney Watson Phipps, ?V? Division ?Crystal Place? Metropolitan Police late Gordon Highlanders - Police Coronation Medal 1902. ?Metropolitan Police? rev (P.C. S. Phipps. V. Div.) - Police Coronation Medal 1911. ?Metropolitan Police? reverse (P.C. S. Phipps.) - QSA Medal. ?Cape Colony? ?Paardeberg? (3023 Pte. S.W. Phipps, Gordon Highrs) - Metropolitan Police Shooting League Medal 1911. Silver. Named and cased Note: The silver Metropolitan Police Shooting League Medal, with finely engraved naming on reverse on 8 x lines ?Presented P.C. Phipps V. Divsn Crystal Palace July 13th 1911 For Services Rendered To The Police League?. The medal contained in it?s plush leatherette case of issue this with makers log on inside lid ?Mappin & Webb Goldsmiths & Silversmiths 2 Queen Victoria St London E C ? on inside lid Important: The recipient entitlement to the QSA medal and both clasps is verified in the respective campaign medal roll of the 1st Battalion Gordon Highlanders (ref WO 100/203) signed and dated at Pretoria, South Africa, on 23 August 1901, wherein under the remarks column it shows that Private Phipps had been ?Invalided? (to England) prior to the medal roll being compiled Sydney Watson Phipps, the son of Mr H J. Phipps (who resided at 25 Fish Street Hill, London E.C.) was a native of the Parish of St. Magnus, London, England, where he was born circa 1870. He enlisted for the British Army at Belfast, Ireland, on 7 August 1888. At the time of his enlistment he declared his ?Trade? as being that of a ?Clerk?. During his initial 7 years service with ?The Colours? he was mostly employed as a ?Bandsman? while serving with 2nd Battalion Gordon Highlanders. In total Arthur served 13 years with the British Army ? including 5 years on the Army Reserve from which he was re-called and mobilized for overseas service with 1st Battalion Gordon Highlanders during the South African War The 1911 National Census for England and Wales records Police Contable Phipps residing together with his wife and daughter, at 75 Mexfield Road, Wandsworth, London. Sydney Watson Phipps, of 19 Riverview Road, Chiswick, London, is recorded as having died in London on 11 July 1953 The first three medals mounted in the swing-style, in the correct pre 1916 ?Order of Precedence? and as-worn by the recipient. The original silk ribands suspended from a contemporary medal mounting brooch, this latter retaining it?s long hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: The mounted medal GVF, the cased medal EF

A Banbury man\'s Second World War campaign and post-war Special Constabulary medal group of 4: Special Constable Ernest Cross, Banbury Division, Oxfordshire Special Constabulary late Oxfordshire & Buckinghamshire Light Infantry) - The 1939-45 Star - Defence Medal - War Medal - Special Constabulary Long Service Medal. EIIR 2nd issue (Ernest Cross) Sold together with below companion insignia & ephemera - Card box of issue for Second World War medals addressed to; ‘Mr. E. Cross, 64 King’s Road, Banbury, Oxon’; - Army Council Transmittal Letter for the campaign medal - Waxed greaseproof envelopes for each of the WW2 medals - Loose swathes of Silk ribands for each of the WW2 campaign medals - A row of medal ribands - Oxfordshire Special Constable white metal badge - White metal 'Service Whistle' bearing War Department Arrow, and dated 1943 The medals mounted in the swing-style and as-worn by the recipient. The reverse of the medal mounting bar retaining the original long hinged pin & clasp fittings as issued Condition: Medals GVF

A Banbury, Oxfordshire \'Father & Son\' medal pair: The Nason family, late Banbury Volunteer Fire Brigade & \'Banbury Detachment\' 2nd Volunteer Battalion Oxfordshire Light Infantry, the \'Banbury Volunteers\' 1). Banbury Volunteer Fire Brigade Medal. ‘Fire Brigade Competition Medal 1874'. With top pin-back brooch buckle - Obverse: Borders comprising sprays of tied & tasseled laurel leaves, with centre engraved inscriptions on 2 x lines - Reverse: Inscription engraved on 4 x lines ‘Fire Brigade Competition at Banbury, July 1874' Sold together with: - Original score sheet for the Fire Brigade Competition of 1874 - A copied group photograph of the Banbury Volunteer Fire Brigade circa 1874 with medals up, with recipient Henry Nason identified as standing front row second from right The group photograph of the Banbury Volunteer Fire Brigade, was published in the "Banbury Guardian" issue of, 21 July 1927. The newspaper having captioned title 'Banbury Fire Brigade 1874' and a key identifying each of the Firemen by name The Fire Brigade Medal is positively attributed as being the one awarded to Fireman Henry Nason - father of Frederick George Nason. The 'Oxford Times' issue of 17 February 1872, published the below notice under the local 'Banbury' district news: Quote, The Fire Brigade - At a meeting held on Monday evening, messers. George Htichcox and Henry Nason were elected members of the Fire Brigade Unquote. Important: Only 8 x medals were awarded to the Banbury Volunteer Fire Brigade for their regional Fire Brigade Competition held in Banbury in July 1874 The Banbury Volunteer Fire Brigade was only established in 1870 - and in their local region had already earned a reputation for their high levels of efficiency ad fire drill, having already won the regional Fire Brigades Competition held at Newport Pagnell in 1872. The Banbury Volunteer Fire Brigade again won the regional Fire Brigade Competition, held at Banbury on 27 July 1874. A very lengthy - and extremely detailed - account of the Fire Brigades Competition held at Banbury was published in the Banbury Guardian issue of, 30 July 1874. and should be referred to, not least as the competition involved no les than 10 x listed Fire Brigades from Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire & Warwickshire the article also confirms the presence of 'Nason' (who had joined the Banbury Volunteer Fire Brigade) in 1872 The 'Banbury Guardian' issue of September 1874 included an interesting article on the Banbury Volunteer Fire Brigade's ‘Fire Brigade Competition Medal 1874' which we are quoting below: Quote, The Late Fire Brigade Competition.- A very pretty silver medal has been presented by Captain Field to each of the Banbury eight in the late Fire Brigade Competition viz., Lieut. Chard and Firemen H. Jarvis, Greatorex, Robeson, Nason, Bromley, Gilkes and Hadley. On one side is engraved "1st Prize B.V.F.B." on the other "Fire Brigade Competition at Banbury, July 1874." We understand that the badges distributed to the eight members of Banbury Fire Brigade who carried off the first prize at Newport Pagnell, two years since, are to be done away with and a medal similar to the one mentioned above, has been given in lieu of them, the medal is engraved on one side "1st Prize B.V.F.B." and on the other "Fire Brigade Competition at Newport Pagnell, July 1872." The members of the Banbury Brigade who competed at Newport Pagnell were Messers. A.B. Field, Stevens, Bromley, Crosby, Brummitt, Chard, Gilkes, and Jarvis. Unquote. The "Banbury Advertiser" issue of, 1 August 1907, includes a detailed obituary pertaining to the late Henry Nason 2). Volunteer Force Long Service Medal. EDVII issue. With top pin-back brooch buckle (1729 Pte F. G. Nason. 2/V.B. Oxford L.I.) Medal Verification: Confirmed awarded in 1909, the 'Banbury Advertiser', issue of, 28 January 1909 containing the below notification: Quote, Volunteer and Territorial Medals - Col.-Sergt. H. Swain and Private F. G.Nason, of the Banbury Detachment, have been awarded the Volunteer long service medal. In a supplementary list to that published last week of those who have been awarded the Territorial Force efficiency medal appears the name of Sergt. A. J. Kilby, also of the Banbury Detachment Unquote. The VFLSM was personally presented to Private F.G. Nason at a large regimental event held at Banbury in April 1909, where the 4th Battalion Oxfordshire & Buckinghamshire Light Infantry (Territorial Force) had been assembled. At this event Lord North pinned the VFLSM on the breast of the recipient Private F. G. Nason (the Banbury Guardian, issue of 15 April 1909, refers) A very lengthy obituary was published in the 'Banbury Guardian', issue of 16 January 1947, from which we are below quoting the first parts.... Quote. DEATH OF Mr FRED NASON 64 YEARS WITH BANBURY FIRM Sixty-four years ago, as a boy of 14, Frederick George Nason was apprenticed with messers, Neale and Perkins the Banbury firm of iron-mongers. He became a tin-smith, copper-smith and lock-smith and as the years went by his reputation as a craftsman increased until it was second to none in the town. Daily he was to be found busily engaged in the firm's workshop at the top of Pepper Alley, just off High Street, and until a month ago he was scarcely ever missing from his bench on a working day. During the last year or two his working hours, at the suggestion of the proprietor, Mr. N. J. White, became gradually shorter, but he would never think of retiring, and it was not until last month when illness took hold of him for almost the first time in his life, that he laid down his tools for the last time. He died at the Horton General Hospital on Saturday at the age of 78. Mr. Nason was the son of the late, Mr. Henry Nason, saddler, of Broad Street, a well-known Banbury family. He never married and had lived for some years in Grosvenor Road with his sister. His friendly disposition and conscientious workmanship made him greatly liked and respected in the circles where he was for many years a familiar figure. In his earlier days he was a keen athlete and an active member of the old Banbury Harriers'Athletics Club, for whom he ran and boxed. He was also a keen skater and his prowess in this direction was demonstrated whenever he had the chance on any winter ice in the neighbourhood. A member of the old Banbury Volunteers he gained a much treasured long service medal........ Unquote. Note: While for positive attribution purposes we prefer to sell these medals as a family related lot, we will consider requested from clients only wishing to purchase the Fire Brigades medal and ephemera A rare Victorian provincial Fire Brigade Medal in a family lot that is of considerable Banbury, Oxfordshire, local history interest Condition: Toned EF

A Band Sergeant & last surviving British recipient of the Delhi Durbar Medal 1911, medal group of 6: Band Sergeant Felix Henry Lax, Queen Victoria School for the Sons of Scottish sailors, Soldiers and Airmen, late 1st Bn King\'s Own Scottish Borderers - British Empire Medal (Civil) GV1 2nd issue (Felix H .Lax) - 1914-15 Star (9583 Cpl. F. H. Lax. K.O.Sco: Bord:) - British War Medal. Silver issue (9583 Sjt. F. H. Lax. K.O.Sco. Bord.) - Interallied Victory Medal (9583 Sjt. F. H. Lax. K.O.Sco. Bord.) - Delhi Durbar Medal 1911. Silver issue (F. Lax. K.O.S.B.) - Military LS&GC. GV 1st issue (3179013 Sjt. F. H. Lax. K.O.S.B.) Naming: The Durbar Medal with contemporary engraved naming in the regimental style Medals verification: First five medals (the LSGC was awarded post 1920, and recipients service record not in the public domain) verified per the respective campaign & commemorative medal rolls cited & respective London Gazette authority as under: - BEM (Civil): LG, 07/06/1951, Felix Harry LAX, Band Sergeant, Queen Victoria School for the Sons of Scottish Sailors, Soldiers and Airmen, Dunblane - 1914-15 Star: Ref WO 329/2697) - British War & Interallied Victory Medals: Ref WO 329/1117 - Delhi Durbar Medal 1911: Ref WO 100/400) The medals mounted in the swing-style and as-worn by the recipient. The reverse of the mounting bar retaining its original long hinged pin & clasp fittings Condition: The BEM is GVF, all others polished with F obverse & about GF reverses

A Battle For Hong Kong FEPOW campaign and long service group of 5: Sergeant Arthur (or, Albert) Leonard Sinclair, Army Catering Corps, late Royal Army Medical Corps - 1939-45 Star - Pacific Star - Defence Medal - War Medal - Efficiency Medal. EIIR 'Territorial' & 2 x further bars (21017022 Sgt A.L. Sinclair ACC) Note: The further service bars on the EM are both tailors copies Important: The recipient Arthur Lawrence Sinclair, who was born on 7 January 1915, is confirmed as having been captured at Hong Kong on 25 December 1941, at which time he was a member of the 27th Company Royal Army Medical Corps, at Bowen Road Military Hospital, Hong Kong Corporal Sinclair was one of only a handful of R.A.M.C. personnel that remained at Bowen Road Military Hospital, under command of Colonel Bowie, R.A.M.C. throughout almost the entire period of enemy occupation ? only being transferred to Shamshuipo Camp, Kowloon, in March 1945, when the hospital was formally evacuated and closed by the Japanese The recipients POW Liberation Questionnaire (accessible at The National Archives WO 344 series), shows that the recipients United Kingdom residence address was; Prospect House 135 Wellsway Bath Somerset Arthur Lawrence is reported to have died at Bath, Somerset, England sometime in the last quarter of 1978 The medals mounted in the swing-style and 'as-worn' by the recipient. The contemporary silk ribands suspended form a mounting bar that retains the original long hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: VF

A Battle of Hong Kong and FEPOW's campaign and long service medal group of 5: Sub-Conductor Walter Frederick Field, Royal Army Ordnance Corps - 1939-45 Star - Pacific Star - Defence Medal - War Medal - Military LS&GC Medal. GVI 1st type (7580874 Sjt, W.F. Field. R.A.O.C.) Important: Sub-Conductor Field of the Royal Army Ordnance Corps is confirmed as having been captured at Hong Kong on the surrender of Hong Kong Colony on 25 December 1941 The recipients unique Army Number shows that he was a direct enlistment into the Royal Army Ordnance Corps Walter Frederick Field was born on 7 June 1906, and enlisted into the British Army on 6 July 1921. At the time of the surrender of the British Far East Colony of Hong Kong, Walter held the appointment of Warrant Officer I Class, and was a Sub-Conductor. He cited serving with 6 Section Royal Army Ordance Corps, and had been living at the Married Quarters in Hong Kong. After surrender and internment as a Far East Prisoner of War, he was interred at Argyle Street Camp, Kowloon, Hong Kong through to 19 January 1943. Walter was subsequently transported to Japan during the 'Third Transportation' of FEPOW's from Hong Kong. In Japan, he was interred firstly at Amagasaki POW Camp between 23 January 1943 to 19 May 1945, during which time he was 'Camp Leader'. He was later transferred to Nagoya Camp on 21 May 1945, and lastly No 6 Sub Camp on 6 September 1945, these latter camps being under a United Sates Navy Camp Leader The above information taken from the recipients FEPOW Questionnaire that is extant and accessible from The National Archives Condition: GVF

A beautifully illustrated Rough-Rider' & 'Gun-Layer's Delhi Durbar, Great War and Long Service medal group of 5: Sergeant Richard Dunne Cooper, Royal Horse Artillery, late Royal Field Artillery and sometime attached to the Punjab Police - 1914 Star. No clasp (11584 Cpl. R.D. Cooper. R.F.A.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (11584 Sjt. R.D. Cooper. R.A.) - Interallied Victory Medal (11584 Sjt. R.D. Cooper. R.A.) - Delhi Durbar Medal 1911. Silver issue (Sergt. R.D. Cooper Punjab Police) - Military Long Service & Good Conduct. GV first issue (11584 Sjt. R.D. Cooper. R.H.A.) Note: The Durbar Medal is named io the correct regimentally engraved style, stipple block engraved, typical for this particular medal type when awarded to British personnel of the Punjab Police Sold together with; - A finely painted portrait photograph of the recipient astride his horse, circa 1913, in full dress Royal Horse Artillery uniform wearing his Delhi Durbar medal on his tunic and with the insignia of a gunlayer and roughrider on his arm Important: The campaign and Delhi Durbar medals confirmed as issued per respective medal rolls; - 1914 Star (Ref WO 329/2410) - British War & Interallied Victory Medals (Ref WO 329/189) - Delhi Durbar Medal 1911 (Ref WO 100/400) Richard Dunne Cooper, the son of Thomas & Mary Copper, was an overseas born British national, who was born in Bangalore, Madras Presidency, India on 5 July 1887. At the time of his birth Richard's father was a non commissioned officer holding the appointment of Pioneer Sergeant. Like his father before him, Richard became a soldier when on 14 July 1900, at the yopung age of 14 years, he enlisted for the British Army at Aldershot, Hampshire, England, for 'Boy Service' with the Royal Regiment of Artillery. Prior to the Great War, Richard served overseas; - South Africa: 1903-1908 - India: 1908-1912 Embarking overseas to France on 7 November 1914, with 11th Brigade Royal Field Artillery, Richard was subsequently 'Wounded-in-Action' on 12 March 1915, when he is recorded as receiving a Gunshot and Shrapnel Wound (G,S,W,) to his left arm. Richard took his final discharge from the British Army on 13 January 1925. At time of discharge he was serving with the Royal Horse Artillery, and held the rank of Sergeant. His military conduct and character were described as being 'Exemplary'. His intended place of residence after discharge was 30 Church Street, Lower Weedon, Northamptonshire, England. Richard Dunne Cooper is recorded as having died at Croydon, England, sometime during the third quarter of 1969 The medal ribbons with some fraying/soiling, the medals and portrait having sometime previously been framed. The medals and portrait now being sold loose Condition: GVF

A Belfast Doctors family group of 8 medals, including a 'Brace' of Mentions, and a B.E.F. campaign pair to a female in the Territorial Army Nursing Service: Captain William George Bateson, RAMC, & Mrs K.M. Bateson, Territorial Army Nursing Service 1). Captain W.G. Bateson, R.A.M.C. - IGS Medal 1936. With clasp 'North West Frontier 1936-37' (Capt. W.G. Bateson. R.A.M.C.) - 1939-45 Star - Burma Star - France and Germany Star - Defence Medal - War Medal. With Mention-in-Despatches Oakleaf emblem on riband Important: The IGS Medal is a Royal Mint issue The awards of the Mention-in-Despatches, were published in the London Gazette as under; a. 20 December 1940, in respect of 'Distinguished Services in connection with operations in the field, March-June 1940' b. 22 March 1945, in respect of 'Gallant and Distinguished Services in North West Europe'. William George Bateson was born on 30 November 1911. After graduation from Queens University, Belfast, in 1934 he obtained a Short Service Commission in the Royal Army Medical Corps, and subsequently served on the North West Frontier of India during the Waziriztan Operations of 1936-37. During his service on the North West Frontier he was serving with the 18th Field Ambulance (medal and clasp confirmed per the respective medal roll ref WO 100/499 ). The aforementioned medal roll has further notations showing that he resigned his SSC on 1 January 1939, and thereafter resided at; Mullswood, Balmoral, Belfast, Northern Ireland - the same address which was shown for many years in the British Medical Register. He was recalled to the British Army for srervice during the Second World War during which he served with the B.E.F. in France 1940, as well as during the subsequent Burma and North West Europe campaigns. After demobilization he returned to general medical practise in Belfast Sold together with copied MID entries from the London Gazette The group mounted on a felt covered board for display 2). Medals of Mrs K.M. Bateson, T.A.N.S. - 1939-45 Star - War Medal - Gilt badge of the Territorial Army Nursing Service Mrs Bateson is confirmed as having served in the United Kingdom between 3 - 15 September 1939, and again 24 - 30 June 1940, these dates suggest that she served as a member of the British Expeditionary Force in France between 16 September 1939 - 23 June 1940 Sold together with official card box of issue from the Army Medal Office, this containing the official medal transmittal letter, as well as a letter from Officer-in-Charge of the Army Medal office explaining why the recipients application for award of a Defence Medal was turned down. It is this latter letter that contains Mrs Bateson's service dates referred to in the above aforementioned. The card box is addressed; Mrs K.M. Bateson 6, Lancaster Ave, Crosby, Liverpool 23 Condition: VF and better

A Belfast Gunner\'s \'Gallant Conduct\' British Empire Medal group of 5: Gunner David Alexander Donald, B.E.M., 140th Light Anti-Aircraft Regiment, Royal Artillery - British Empire Medal (Military Division). GVI first issue (152298 Gnr. David A. Donald R.A.) - 1939-45 Star - Africa Star - Defence Medal Important: The award of the British Empire Medal was published in the London Gazette of 7 July 1944, wherein the recipient is shown as being a resident of Belfast, Northern Ireland The preamble in the London Gazette states; Quote, The King has bene graciously pleased to approve the award of the British Empire Medal (Military Division), in recognition of gallant conduct in carrying out hazardous work in a very brave manner...... Unquote. The official recommendation (ref WO 373/68) gives the below following specific details; Quote, On the 7th March, 1944, a party of Royal Engineers was blown up when working near the shore in East Anglia. Sergeant Martin instructed Gunners McKie and Donald to bring a stretcher and to follow him down the concrete road to the shore, through the minefield, to render first aid to seriously wounded Sappers Sergeant Martin rendered first-aid, bandaging the wounded men. The efficient manner in which the first aid was carried out received the highest praise of the hospital staff to which the two men were admitted. All three rescuers showed complete disregard for their personal safety, and their bravery, and prompt action were outstanding Unquote. Note all of the above three men were serving with 140th Light Anti-Aircraft Regiment, Royal Artillery at the time they performed their gallant deeds. Raised in 1942, this unit never deployed overseas, but was stationed in the United Kingdom throughout it\'s existence. As we cannot verify the recipients WW2 campaign medal entitllement, we assume that Gunner Martin served with another unit prior to joining the 140th Light Anti-Aircraft Regiment Sold together with copied entry page from the respective London Gazette, that will be forwarded to the buyer by email attachment The medals mounted in the \'court-style\', afixed to a felt backed board for display purposes Sold together with some copied research Condition: GVF

A Belfast Merchant Seaman\'s Great War campaign pair: William Mann Hart - British War Medal. Silver issue (William M Hart) - Mercantile Marine War Service Medal (William M. Hart) A unique name in the Merchant Seaman\'s index card series for the Great War medals. His cards shows that he was born in Belfast, Ireland, in 1886, and this has been cross-referenced from on-line internet genealogical resources which indicate that William Mann Hart was born in the registry district of Larne, Ireland, in the third quarter of 1886, and that he also married in the registry district of Larne, Ireland sometime in the third quarter of 1919 The medals both fitted with their original issue silk weave ribands Sold together with named (and crushed) card box of issue, original medal and ribbon envelopes, and a hardcopy of the Index Card confirming the medal entitlement and issuance Condition: EF

A Belgian Great War Grouping of 3 - Belgium: Cross of Fire - Belgium: Commemorative Medal 1914-1918 - Belgium: Interallied Victory Medal Condition: GVF

A Belgian Great War Medal Grouping of 5 - Belgium: Cross of War 1914-1918. With Albert 'A' reverse & Bronze 'A' Palm emblem - Belgium: Yser Medal 1914 - Belgium: Medal of Combatant Volunteers - Belgium: Commemorative Medal 1914-1918 - Belgium: Interallied Victory Medal Condition: GVF

A Belgian Patriot - 'Hero of the Resistance' - multi-medal group of 11 including a United States decoration, awarded to a 'Resistance Member' who later died in a Nazi Concentration Camp: Arthur Sterckx, Secret Army, late 1st Jagers, Belgian Army - Belgium: Order of the Crown. With silver 'L' Palm and 'black enamelled 'Death' clasp - Belgium: Order of Lepold II. French language obv. With 'Swords' and 'Death' clasp - Belgium: Cross of War 1914-1918. 'Albert' reverse cypher & Bronze 'A' Palm - Belgium: Cross of War 1940-1945. With 'Leopold' reverse & Bronze 'L' Palm emblem - Belgium: Cross of Fire (Croix de Feu) - Belgium: Commemorative Medal 1914-1918. With gilt & silver silver frontline clasps - Belgium: Interallied Victory Medal - Belgium: Commemorative Medal 1940-1945. With 'Crossed Sabres' emblem - Belgium: Resistance Medal. With black enamelled 'black enamelled 'Death' clasp - Belgium: Political Prisoners Cross. With silver '2 x Stars' clasp & 'Death' clasp - United States: Medal of Freedom Important: All 11 x medals and emblems confirmed as entitled, and sold together with a most impressive archive of original named documents, including many award 'Brevets' including; A. Belgium: Brevet in Dutch language awarding 3 x 'Posthumous' awards of Order of the Crown, Cross of War & Resistance Medal. This dated 10 May 1948 B. Belgium: Brevet in Dutch language awarding Order of Leopold II. This dated 20 August 1946 (for award retrospective to 21 July 1944) - Belgium: Brevet in Dutch language for 'Posthumous' award of the 'Commemorative Medal with 'Swords'. This dated 10 May 1948 C. Belgium: Brevet in Dutch language for 'Posthumous' award of the Political Prisoners Cross with '2 Star' clasp. This dated 10 August 1949 D. United States: Original English language citation for Medal of Freedom'. This with embossed 'Official' stamp of 'Headquarters United States Forces European Theater'' E. United States: Original English language Presedential 'Gratitude & Appreciation' certificate issued by General of the Army 'Dweight D. Eisenhower'. With embossed US Headquarters stamp F. Belgium: 2 x official named and dated 'Attestation' related documents confirming the recipients service details as a member of the Resistance / Secret Army G. Belgium: Original French language typed and signed life summary titled 'Hero de la Resistance' H. Belgium: Original Dutch language 'Memorial Card' with obituary detail I. United States: Original 'General Orders' from Headquarters US Forces, European Theater, listing all Belgian recipients of the 'Medal of Freedom', including Arthur Sterckx. This dated 7 February 1947 J. Belgium: Contemporary 'Copy' of reference / recommendation for the recipients service during the Great War. This from Colonel B.E.M. Paret, 3rd Army Corps dated Liege 28 December 1938 The citation for the United States Medal of Freedom (only 63 x Medal of Freedom without Palm awarded to Belgian Civilians) is provided below; Quote, Arthur Sterckx, Belgian Civilian, fought most courageously for the cause of liberty by rendering aid of exceptional importance to members of the American and British armed forces who were evading capture in the enemy-occupied countries of Europe. The courage, bravery, and exceptional devotion to the common cause of freedom displayed by this person in undertaking such hazardous duties, knowing the price to be paid if apprehended, were a definite contributing factor to the termination of hostilities in this theater, meriting the highest degree of praise. Unquote. Note: Arthur Sterckx, Political Prisoner and Resistance Fighter, is confirmed as having died in captivity while incarcerated at the SS controlled Flossenburg Concentration Camp, Germany, on 25 March 1945 Arthur Josephus Antonius Sterckx was a native of Westerloo, Belgium, where he was born on 17 February 1894. During the Great War, Arthur was a 'Soldat' in the Belgian Army, serving with the 1st Jaegers Te Avoet, infantry regiment. His portrait and service details were published in the monumental 'Carte De Feu' , the 1937 edition including his portrait. During the Great War he accumulated 6 x 'Frontline' chevrons (3 years aggregated frontline service), and luckily was not wounded. For his services during the Great War he was decorated with the Croix De Guerre avec Palme, and received 3 x campaign medals (Carte De Feu refers). In the accompanying archive a letter, in the French language, written by a former commanding officer and dated Liege 28 December 1938, indicates that Soldat Sterckx, distinguished himself in February 1918, carrying out specified duties, under hazardous and difficult circumstances in the Merckem district, while serving under command of 3e Division d'Armee. During the Second World War Arthur, appears to have been a local council officer / employee in Westerloo. He was also an enrolled member of the Belgian Resistance group, 'Secrete Armee' (Group Liege), and is recorded as having served with the 'Resistance' for 4 years and 4 months, between 15 December 1940 until the time of his death on 25 March 1945. During the war years, Arthur is known to have actively assisted Belgians who refused to work / comply with the occupying enemy forces, and in particular was a member of an 'Evasion Line', helping downed allied air-crew evading capture. It was for his services in saving / assisting downed United States aircrew that he was posthumously awarded the rare, United States 'Medal of Freedom' - one of only 63 such awards made to Belgian civilians. Shortly before the liberation of Belgium in September 1945, Arthur, together with several other male members of his family, were arrested by the enemy, and deported as 'Political Prisoners' to Flossenburg Concentration Camp, in Germany. Arthur was a prisoner there between 6-12 months (the stars on the Political Cross indicate 2 x qualifying periods of 6 months or part thereof if incarceration resulted in death). Sadly Arthur Sterckx is recorded as having died in the SS controlled concentration camp at Flossenburg on 25 March, 1945. At the time of his death he was 51 years of age. A memorial service for Arthur was held in Westerloo on 27 August 1945 Arthur's widow received his various brevets and awards after the war, including a cash award from the United States government, in respect of her having become a widow, as a result of her husbands recognized services to downed allied aircrew All medal ribands are fitted with mounting-pins or 'epingles' The documentation is in very good condition throughout, with only minor signs of handling An extremely rare combination of awards and documents, to a most devoted and brave Belgian Condition: The medals mostly GVF - EF

A Bengali Officer\'s Delhi Durbar Medal & Great War medal group of 3 to a former Prisoner of War captured by the Ottoman Turkish Army at Kut al Amara, 29 April 1916: Major Satis Bose, Indian Medical Service. - British War Medal. Silver issue (Major S. Bose.) - Interallied Victory Medal (Major S. Bose.) - Delhi Durbar 1911, silver, unnamed as issued Medals verification: The Great War medals. including entitlement to a 1914-15 Star is confirmed per below following medal roll sources. His name is not included in the Military Allocation of the Delhi Durbar Medal, and we presume was awarded under the Civil Allocation of the Delhi Durbar Medal Roll (which we do not have access to) basis the civil appointment he was holding at the time. The silver medals in the group are equally age toned - 1914-15 Star: WO 329/2941. The medal roll compiled by the India Office & dated 17 November 1921 - British War Medal. Silver: WO 329/2348. Medal roll compiled by the India Office & dated 10 January 1922 - Interallied Victory Medal: WO 329/2348. The medal roll compiled by the India Office & dated 10 January 1922 Note Major Satis Bose I.M.S., died at, Barrackpore, India, on 5 January 1920 - well before the Great War medal rolls were compiled. The recipients Medal Index Card (held and accessible at The National Archives) shows that the \'Star\' was to be issued / sent separately from the medals. Whether Major Bose\'s, English widow was ever forwarded or received the Star, is unknown. However, extant legal records pertaining to the Major\'s estate (held and accessible at The British Library) clearly indicate that there was delay and or confusion with regards of where to send / settle Major Bose\'s estate, basis his widow and young family changing addresses after returning from India to England. Satis Bose was an Indian of Bengali ethnicity. He was born in India on 11 June 1873 and graduated M.B., C.M., from the University of Edinburgh in 1897. Appointed to the Indian Medical Service as Lieutenant in June 1901, he was raised Major in December 1912 and mobilised in August 1915. Posted to Mesopotamia as Medical Officer to the 103rd Mahratta Light Infantry, he was besieged at Kut and taken prisoner; released from captivity at the cessation of hostilities, Bose later died at Barrackpore on 5 January 1920, at which time he was in command of the Indian Station Hospital Satis Bose married an English woman, Eva Rhoda Sanders, at, Marylebone, London, sometime during the third quarter of 1909. The couple were subsequently blessed with 2 x children, a daughter Marjorie Eva Bose (1911-1983) and a son Cyril Francis Bose (1914-1982). After the death of Major Bose in 1920, his widowed wife and children relocated to the United Kingdom Prior to the Great War - and distinct from those holding Honorary Commissions and appointments as Viceroy\'s Commissioned Officers - the only Indian officers that held commissions in the Indian Army, were those serving as medical officers in the Indian Medical Service A rare officer\'s group to an Indian holding the rank of Major Condition: The silver medals equally toned, the group mostly about EF

A Birkenhead Bantam\'s Great War campaign medal pair: Private James Clarke Ditchfield, 15th (Service) Battalion Cheshire Regiment (1st Birkenhead) late 16th (Service) Battalion Cheshire Regiment (2nd Birkenhead) - British War Medal. Silver issue (240734 Pte. J. C. Ditchfield. Ches. R.) - Interallied Victory Medal (240734 Pte. J. C. Ditchfield. Ches. R.) Sold together with an original named card box of issue, this with label, flattened (a/f) Important: Both medals verified as the recipient\'s full entitlement for the Great War per the respective campaign medal roll of the Cheshire Regiment, referenced below: - British War Medal. Silver issue: Ref WO 329/1029 - Interallied Victory Medal:Ref WO 329/1029 Bantam Battalions: Alfred Bigland, MP for Birkenhead, pressed the War Office in 1914 for permission to form a \'Bantam\' battalion of men who failed to reach the British Army\'s normal height requirement (5ft 3in) but who were otherwise perfectly capable of serving. About 3,000 men – many of them previously rejected – rushed to volunteer. These first bantams were formed into the 1st and 2nd Birkenhead battalions of The Cheshire Regiment (later redesignated the 15th and 16th battalions). Bantam\'s had to be not less than 5ft (1.5m) tall and no more than 5ft 3in (1.6m) in height. Private James Clarke Ditchfield had the distinction of serving in each of the two \'Bantam\' battalions of the Cheshire Regiment. The medal roll shows that he first entered theatre of war \'France\' while serving with 16th (Service) Battalion Cheshire Regiment (2nd Birkenhead). In France & Flanders, James served in order with 16th Cheshires, then briefly in 1918 to the to 12th Entrenching Battalion (this only raised in 1918) and lastly to 15th (Service) Battalion Cheshire Regiment (1st Birkenhead). The two \'Bantam\'s\' battalions of the Cheshire\'s landed in France in January 1916, where they served on the Western Front in France & Flanders. The 16th (Service) Battalion Cheshire Regiment (2nd Birkenhead) was disbanded in Belgium on 6 February 1918, which is likely the date that James Ditchfield was briefly transferred to the 12th Entrenching Battalion before being lastly posted to the 15th (Service) Battalion Cheshire Regiment (1st Birkenhead) James Clarke Ditchfield, son of Henry Ditchfield (a \'Tanner\') & Elizabeth Ditchfield (nee Clarke) was a native of, Lymm, Cheshire, England, where he was born on, 24 January 1891. By the the time of the 1901 & 1911 National Census for England 7 Wales, James was recorded as living with his maternal grandparents, at their residence located at, Sandy Lane, Lymm, Cheshire, and where in 1911, he was recorded employed as a \'Clerk\'. After service in France and Flanders with the \'Bantam Battalions\' of the Cheshire Regiment, during the Great War, James returned to his native roots in Cheshire. James Clarke Ditchfield is recorded as having died at Warrington, Cheshire, England, on, 4 August 1976 A fine confirmed \'Fighting Bantam\'s\' Great War campaign medal pair Condition: EF

A Birmingham Policeman\'s Second World War and Long Service to a confirmed veteran of the \'Birmingham Blitz\' and \'Battle of Britain; 1940: Constable Thomas Edward Brailsford, City of Birmingham Police Force - Defence Medal - Police LS&GC Medal GVI issue (Const Thomas E. Brailsford) Medals verification: Both medals awards confirmed as entitled per the recipients extant ‘Birmingham City Police’ service records (accessible at the ‘Ancestry’ genealogical website), wherein both awards are shown in the recipients service record. The service records shows the award date of each medal below: - Defence Medal: Shown awarded 1946 - Police Long Service and Good Conduct Medal: Shown awarded 1951 Thomas Edward Brailsford, was a native of, Hampton, Worcestershire, England, where he was born on, 5 September 1904. At the time he joined the Birmingham City Police 7 January 1929, he was described as having been prior employed as a \'Market Gardener\', and residing at, Brewers Road, Badsey, Worcestershire The medals mounted as-worn by the recipient in the swing style. The mounting bar retaining the original long hinged pin & clasp fittings A fine Birmingham City police long service medal pair that encompasses confirmed uniformed service during the War Years 1939-1945 that including the period of the \'Birmingham Blitz\' of 1940, during the Battle of Britain Sold together with a hardcopy photocopied set of the recipients Birmingham City Police service record

A Black Watch casualty medal pair for the loss of the S.S. Aragon: Private Andrew Bell 14th (Fife and Forfar Yeomanry) Battalion Royal Highlanders (Black Watch), late 1/6th (Perthshire) Battalion Royal Highlanders (Black Watch) Territorial Force - British War Medal. Silver issue (3902 Pte. A. Bell. R. Highrs.) - Interallied Victory Medal (3902 Pte. A. Bell. R. Highrs.) Important: Private Alexander Bell confirmed 'Killed-in-Action' at the sinking of the S.S. Aragon, sunk by the German U-Boat 34, on 30 December 1917 Note: Both medals verified as entitled per the respective regimental Great War campaign medal rolls of the Royal Highlanders (Black Watch) viz: - British War & Interallied Victory Medals: Ref 329/1356 Andrew Bell, son of Andrew Bell & Mary Bell, was a native of Perth, Scotland, where he was born on 26 December 1894. Alexander was 19 years of age when he first entered theatre of war 'France' in 1916, where he served with the1/6th (Perthshire) Battalion Royal Highlanders (Black Watch) Territorial Force, under higher command of 51st Highland Division. The Scotsman newspaper issue of 4 September 1916, records that No. 3902 Private A. Bell (Perth) had been 'Wounded-in-Action' while serving with the Black Watch, in France & Flanders. Private Bell was subsequently transferred to the 14th (Fife and Forfar Yeomanry) Battalion Royal Highlanders (Black Watch) that had been formed at Ismilia, in Egypt, on 21 December 1916, from the dismounted troops of the 1st Fife & Forfar Yeomanry. At the time of joining `14/BW Andrew was assigned a new regimental number, viz No. 203525 Andrew Bell was one of only a handful of Black Watch soldiers to have been killed-in-action when the German U-Boat 34 sunk the transport ship S.S. Aragon on 30 December 1917. Private Bell's life and sacrifice is commemorated in perpetuity by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission on the Chatby Memorial located at Alexandria, Egypt Of those aboard Aragon, 610 were killed including Captain Bateman, 19 of his crew, and six of the VADs. Hundreds of troops were killed. One was Ernest Horlock, a Royal Field Artillery Battery Sergeant Major who had received the VC for "conspicuous gallantry" shown on the Western Front in 1914. Another 25 of those killed were new recruits to the 5th Battalion the Bedfordshire Regiment. Soldiers killed in the sinking are among those commemorated by the Chatby Memorial in the Chatby district of eastern Alexandria Sold together with original registered envelope containing medals addressed to recipients Nex-of-Kin, together with some copied research Condition: About EF

A Black Watch Great War 'Casualty' campaign medal group of 3: Private Charles Tooze, 6th Battalion Royal Highlanders (Black Watch) - 1914-15 Star (1784. Pte. C. Tooze. R. Highrs.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (1784. Pte. C. Tooze. R. Highrs.) - Interallied Victory Medal (1784. Pte. C. Tooze. R. Highrs.) Note: All medals confirmed as entitled per the respective Medal Index Card wherein it is shown that Charles Tooze first entered theatre of war 'France' on 2 May 1915 Important: The extant pension papers for Charles Tooze show that he was twice 'Wounded-in-Action' during the Great War, as under his admission to hospital dates as a consequence of the battle wounds being as under; - 4 July 1916: Shrapnel wound to right foot (104 days in hospital) - 4 August 1918: Gun Shot and Shrapnel Wound (GSW) to left leg (73 days in hospital) Charles Tooze was a native of St.Pauls, Bristol, England, where had been born circa 1895. Prior to enlisting in the British Army at Perth, Scotland, on 10 August 1914, at which time he was posted to the 6th Battalion Royal Highlanders (Black Watch), Charles had been employed as a 'Footman'. He was 19 years and 5 months of age when he enlisted. Charles subsequently served in France and Flanders' with his battalion, and was twice 'Wounded-in-Action' during the Great. Charles took his final discharge from the British Army on 15 January 1919 The pension papers for Charles Tooze are extant and accessible from 'The National Archives' Condition: Abrasive marks on reverse of star (not affecting naming) otherwise about VF

A Black Watch Great War 'Mesopotamia' Killied-in-Action casualty medal group of 3 together with the associated Memorial Plaque: Private Samuel Rennie, 2nd Battalion Royal Highlanders (Black Watch) - 1914-15 Star (S/7120. Pte. S. Rennie. R. Highrs.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (S/7120. Pte. S. Rennie. R. Highrs.) - Interallied Victory Medal (S/7120. Pte. S. Rennie. R. Highrs.) - Memorial Plaque (Samuel Rennie) Sold together with a Great War era white-metal Royal Highlanders cap badge, this latter with original fittings Important: Samuel Rennie is confirmed as having been Killed-in-Action at Hanna, Mesopotamia on 21 January 1916 Note: All medals confirmed as entitled per the respective Medal Index Card wherein it is shown that Charles Tooze first entered theatre of war 'France' on 21 September 1915 Samuel Rennie was a native of Girvan, Ayrshire, Scotland. Prior to the Great War he had enlisted at the county town of Ayr, for service with the British Army, being subsequently posted to the Royal Highlanders (Black Watch) Samuel Rennie is commemorated on the CWGC Basra Memorial, Iraq The medals fitted with original silk watered ribands and attached with cap badge to a plum coloured velvet pad for display purposes Condition: GVF

A Bomber Command double gallantry group of 7: Squadron Leader John Aston Costello, D.F.C., D.F.M., late 463 Aquadron Royal Australian Air Force, and 49 Squadron Royal Air Force - Distinguished Flying Cross. GVI issue. Reverse dated '1945' - Distinguished Flying Medal. GVI type I (1382972. F/Sgt. J.A. Costello. R.A.F.) - 1939-45 Star - Air Crew Europe Star. With clasp 'France and Germany' - Defence Medal - War Medal - GSM 1918. EIIR issue with clasp 'Near East'(Sqn.Ldr. J.A. Costello. R.A.F.) Important: Both decorations published in the London Gazette. The respective LG dates and official recommendations are given below; - Distinguished Flying Cross (LG 1943): By time of this award he had flown a total of 192.50 hours on his 1st tour, and 97.53 hours on his 2nd tour. The total hours flown on perations since recipt of his first award was 112.38 hours. He had also flown an additional 20 sorties since receipt of his first decoration Quote, FLYING OFFICER COSTELLO was the navigator of an aircraft which was shot down on 21/22 February 1945, returning from an attack on MITTELAND CANAL; COSTELLO was taken prisoner and has now returned to this country. COSTELLO has an outstanding operational record. Since being awarded the Distinguished Flyiing Medal, this officer has completed eighteen sorties on his second tour of operations, included in these were attacks on such heavily defended targets as DORTMUND EMS CANAL and LA PALLICE 'U' BOAT SHELTERS. On several occassions FLYING OFFICER COSTELLO was the navigator in the leading aircraft and therefore had the responsibility of getting the whole force to target at the correct time. He distinguished himself throughout this operational tour, by his navigational efficiency. His reliability, devotion to duty, and keeness on operations has done much to maintain the morale of the crews in the Squadron, particularly the more inexperienced, who on many occasions he has unhesitatingly flown with on operations. Unquote. - Distinguished Flying Medal (LG 1945): By time of this award he had accumulated 162.30 hours flown on operations, and flown 24 sorties Quote, Since carrying out his first operational sortie to BERLIN, this N.C.O. has proved consistently successful in navigating his aircraft to a variety of targets. He has carried out attacks on ITALY, STETTIN, PILSEN, PEENEMUNDE and both the recent ''shuttle service" attacks which involved a landing in Africa. His navigation throughout has been of the highest standard and he is recommended for the award of the D.F.M. Unquote. John Aston Costello was born on 5 April 1916. Prior to the Second World War he was a Police Constable in London, and his residence was at, 50, Kenton Court, London W.14. He enslited into the Royal Air Foce on 16 December 1940. As a Flight Sergeant (Navigator) serving with 49 Squadron. After completion of his first operational tour, and by then an officer holding the rank of Pilot Officer (he was commissioned with effect on 4 August 1943) John was transferred to 463 Squadron Royal Australian Air Force. While serving with 463 Squadroon R.A.A.F., and by then promoted to Flying Officer rank, his Lancaster Bomber aircraft No PB804 was shot-down by enemy 'Ack-Ack' fire on 21 February, 1945, returning from an attack on MITTELAND CANAL. After the Captain had given the order to bale-out, Costello together with the Bomb-Aimer and Engineer, left the burning aircraft through the front escape hatch, at the time of their jump, Costello reported that the Captain remained in his seat in the cockpit. Although 3 of his his fellow crew members died in the aircraft, including the Pilot and Squadron Commanding-Officer, Wing Commander William Alexander Forbes, D.S.O., D.F.C., John was one of the lucky remaining 5 who survived their bale-outs over enemy occupied territory (see the Australian War Memorial on-line resources for respective combat/casualty reports for the loss of this aircraft and the commanding officer, the casualty reports including mention of Costello). John Costello remained at large as an evader for almost 4 days days before finally being captured at Lingen, Germany, on 25 February 1945. During captivity, he was abused by his captors at Dulag Luft Oberursel, where he was kept in solitary, given little food, and threatended. He was subsequently incarcerated at camps Stalag XIIID Nuremburg from 5 March 1945 - 4 April 1945, and lastly at Stalag VIIA Mooseburg, between 18 April 1945 until liberation on 29 April 1945. Post-war, John Costello remained in the Royal Air Force, and as a Squadron-Leader served during the Suez-Crisis of 1956 Note: During the Second World War there was an estimated 418 x instances of the double award combination of the DFC together with the DFM. 463 Squadron, Royal Australian Air Force received 83 x DFC's, while 49 Squadron Royal Air Force received 115 x DFM's Sold together with below copied research; - Official recommendation for award of the DFC - Official recommendation for awar dof the DFM - POW Liberation Questionnaire Note: The 49th Squadron Association website includes a group photograph of air crew standing in from of a Lancaster, including an identified John Costello The medals professionally mounted in the swing-style and 'as-worn' by the recipient. The mounting bar brooch retainign the original long hinged bar and clasp fittings Condition: GVF Price: GBP 6750

A boxed Womens 'Air Services' Second World War pair: Mrs J. Harrison, 5 Married Quarters, Grand Depot Barracks, Woolwich, London. S.E.18 - Defence Medal - War Medal Both medals un-named as issued and contained in their original grease proof papers with unused silk ribands, complete in card addressed box of issue, and including the 'Medal Transmittal Letter 'from the Under-Secretary of State for Air - this last indicating that Mrs Harrsion had been serving with one of the female Air services. Presumably married to a serving soldier, she had the medals sent to her married quarters which were; Mrs J. Harrison 5 Married Quarters Grand Depot Barracks Woolwich. London. S.E.18 Note: We believe - but do not know - that Mrs Harrison was the wife of 933329 Warrant Officer II J. Harrison, Royal Artillery, whose campaign and long service group we are selling separately Condition: GVF

A brace of inter-war 'North West Frontier' campaign medals: Lance-Dafadar Qashim Ali, Indian Army Veterinary Corps - IGS Medal 1908. 'NWF 1930-31' & 'NWF 1935' (V.1613 Pte. Qashim Ali. I.A.V.C.) - IGS Medal 1936. 'North West Frontier 1936-37' (V-1613 L-Dfdr. Qasim Ali, I.A.V.C.) Recipient was a Non Commissioned Officer latterly holding the rank of Lance-Dafadar (Lance-Sergeant) while serving with the Indian Army Veterinary Corps A scarce multi clasp North West Frontier campaign medal pair to the Indian Army Veterinary Corps The campaign medals mounted for display on card in the court style Condition: VF

A brace of campaign medals for service during the two British-Sikh Wars: Corporal John Lush, 9th Lancers - Sutlej Medal 1845-46. With \'Sobraon\' reverse. No clasp (John Lush 9th Lancers) - Punjab Medal 1848-49. 2 x clasps \'Chilianwala\' & \'Goojerat\' (J. Lush, 9th Lancers.) Medals and clasp verification: The campaign medal rolls for the Sikh Wars are not currently searchable on-line, and are held and accessible at The British Library in the former India Office Collection(s) John Lush held the regimental number 778 during his entire service with the 9th Lancers. Reference \'British Army, Worldwide Army Index\' held in file series WO 12/895 at The National Archives, the return for period 01/01/1851 to 31/03/1851, records John holding the rank of Private and based at the Umballa Cantonment, India, at which time the regimental designation in full was 9th The (Queen\'s Royal) Regiment Of (Light) Dragoons. The return for the second quarter of 1861, next records John, for the second quarter of 1861, then based located at Aldershot Camp, Hampshire, England, where he was holding the rank of Corporal, serving with 9th Lancers (Queens Royal) John Lush son of Henry Lush (a Labourer) and Maria Lush (nee Green) was a native of, Sixpenny Handley, Dorset, England, where he was born in 1823. He was baptised at Gussage St. Andrew. Dorset, on, 3 March 1823, at which time the abode of the family was Cashmoor. At the time of the compilation of the National Census for England and Wales in 1841, John, is shown, residing at the village of his birth, at, Sixpenny Handley. was re of John enlisted in the British Army sometime afOn 23 November 1859, while stationed at Exeter Barracks, Lance-Corporal John Lush, 9th Lancers, who at the time was described as 36 years of age, is recorded to have married Miss Jane Jemima May (age 23) at the parish of St. David\'s Church, Exeter, Devon (a wedding notice appeared in The Western Times (Exeter) issue of, 3 December 1859. The couple were subsequently blessed with a son, John Henry Lush, who was born at Farnham, Dorset, sometime during the first quarter of 1861. John Lush described as Permanent Barrack Corporal 1Xth Lancers is recorded to have died at Aldershot, Hampshire, in April 1862, and was buried at the Military Cemetery, Aldershot, Hampshire, on, 23 April 1862. At the time of his burial he was recorded as being 43 years of age Condition: VF

A British Camel Corps associated multiple campaign and long service medal group of 7: Sergeant Alonza Mokes, Worcestershire Regiment, late British Camel Corps, 1st Garrison Battalion Royal Warwickshire Regiment and 1st Battalion Grenadier Guards - 1914 Star. With original dated clasp (12061 Pte A. Mokes. 1/G. Gds:) - British War Medal. Silver issue (12061 Cpl.. A. Mokes. G. Gds.) - Interallied Victory Medal (12061 Cpl.. A. Mokes. G. Gds.) - Defence Medal - War Medal - Army LS&GC Medal. GV second type (5241291 C. Sjt. A. Mokes. Worc. R.) - Khedives Sudan Medal 1910. Silver issue no clasp (19122 Cpl A. Mokes. R.War. R.) Note: All medals with officially impressed naming as issued Important: The Great War trio with clasp and Sudan 1910 medals all confirmed as entitled per the recipients respective Medal Index Card and Khedives Sudan Medal Roll (ref WO 100/407) Alonza Mokes, was born in Nottingham, England, circa 1888. The 1911 National Census for England and Wales, shows that Alonza was then residing with his Uncle and his wife at, 15 Pleasant Row, Hyson Green, Nottingham, England, and was employed as ''Curtain Lace Maker". Alonza would have enlisted in the British Army sometime between April 1911, and August 1914. He embarked for overseas service with the Grenadier Guards on 1914, and first entered theatre of war 'France' on, 19 October 1914 (his MIC shows entitlement and issuance of dated clasp and emblems). Presumably Alonza was either wounded or otherwise disabled due to sickness, while serving with the Grenadiers, which would account for his subsequent posting to the 1st Garrison Battalion Warwickshire Regiment - with which latter regiment he embarked for Egypt and ultimately the Sudan. Prior to embarking for Egypt and the Sudan, Alonza married Annie Elizabeth Chalk, in London on 11 September 1911. Alonza was one of an estimated 43 x 'All-Ranks' of the Royal Warwickshire Regiment to be drafted to the locally raised 'British Camel Corps' for service in the Sudan, all of whom were entitled to receive the Khedives Sudan 1910 Medal, in recognition of their qualifying campaign service in that region. Before the Great War ended, Alonza was transferred, for the final time, to the Worcestershire Regiment, with which regiment he remained in service through the rest of his post-war military career. Alonza Mokes is recorded as having died on 7 April 1957 , at the time of his death his residence was, 55 Madison Avenue, Ward End, Birmingham, England The medals all fitted with contemporary silk rbands and mounted in the swing-style and as-worn by the recipient (the Khedives Sudan medal mounted in wrong order of precedence) Condition: About VF and better

A British Gurkha Officer\'s Killed-in-Action Durbar & Great War group of 4: Lieutenant Gordon Manderson Machine Gun Company, 2nd Bn 2nd King Edward\'s Own Gurkha Rifles (The Sirmoor Rifles), late Indian Army Reserve of Officers & Agra Volunteer Rifles - 1914-15 Star (2.Lt. G. Manderson, I.A.R.O.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (2.Lt. G. Manderson.) - Interallied Victory Medal (2.Lt. G. Manderson.) - Delhi Durbar Medal 1911. Silver issue (2nd Lieut. G. Manderson, A. V. R.) Killed-in-Action: Lieutenant Gordon Manderson 2/2 Gurkha Rifles, is confirmed being \'Killed-in-Action\' at France, on, 13 October 1915 The memory and supreme self- sacrifice of Lieutenant Manderson is commemorated in perpetuity by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission at the Gorre British and Indian Cemetery, located in the Pas De Calais region of France, and where the body of the fallen lies in a marked grave, with his service details, and Gurkha Rifles regimental insignia, with the below epitaph inscription engraved upon it: Quote, HE PASSED OVER AND THE TRUMPETS SOUNDED FOR HIM ON THE OTHER SIDE Unquote Son of William Manderson, of Field House, Settle, Yorks; husband of Agnes R. Manderson, of 2, Mentone Gardens, Edinburgh. Public Works Dept, Egypt, and the Archaeological Survey of India. A total of 763 Sirmoori\'s lost their lives during the First World War of whom 22 were British Officers and 12 were Gurkha Officers. Details of their graves or memorials are shown in the world map above, apart from the casualties incurred by the 2nd Battalion in France in 1914-15. 232 men who died in that campaign are buried in a number of locations shown on the following map. Click on any of the yellow rectangles for more details. A short account of 2nd Battalion operations in France and the two medals awarded for the campaign is available Important: Lieutenant Manderson is confirmed as being the very last British Officer of the 2nd Gurkha Rifles to be \'Killed-in-Action\' serving with the Indian Corps in France, and quite possibly may have been the last British Officer of any Indian unit of the Indian Corps to be killed in France & Flanders 1914-15, prior to the withdrawal of the Indian Corps in October 1915, for transfer to theatre of war Mesopotamia. Reference the regimental history of 2nd Gurkha Rifles, the below extract is taken: Quote, Battalion back in trenches, and last casualties in France 10/10/15: ....The Germans replied with shrapnel, and we lost Lieutenant Manderson, a most keen and promising young officer, who was hit in the head while looking through a periscope, and was buried in Gorre Cemetery Unquote. Medals verification: The recipient is confirmed entitled to all 4 x medals, per the respective medal rolls & Medal Index Card cited below: - 1914-15 Star: Medal Index Card,records him as DOW & Star on roll \'India 1B\' page 93 - British War Medal. Silver issue: Ref WO 329/2347 - Interallied Victory Medal: Ref WO 329/2347 - Delhi Durbar Medal 1911. Silver. Ref WO 100/4001 (1 of only 14 x medals to the Agra Volunteer Rifle Corps) Delhi Durbar Remarks: Under the remarks column of the medal roll is shown the recipients civil appointment as \'Superintendent, Muhammadan and British Monuments, Northern Circle.\' It was in his capacity as Superintendent that the honour befell Gordon Manderson, of escorting Her Majesty Queen Mary, during her official visit to the historic Taj Mahal Monument (now a UNESCO World Heritage Site) when the Royal Entourage visited Agra in 1911 The Durbar Medal with piece of original silk riband, as worn by the recipient, and the Great War Medal retaining their original long lengths of silk moire ribands (soil marks on reverse having been removed from a glazed frame) A most desirable medal group to a former officer of the Agra Volunteer Rifles, serving with the 2nd Gurkha Rifles who had the distinction of having a unique dedicated memorial erected in his memory in the historic grounds of the ancient Qutab Minar complex in New Delhi, India Condition: GVF

A British Infantry Officer Great War \'Casualty\' medal pair: Captain John Eugene De Mohun Dunster late 6th Battalion Somerset Light Infantry & Devonshire Regiment The medal comprise: - British War Medal. Silver issue (Lieut. J. E. De M. Dunster.) - Interallied Victory Medal (Lieut. J. E. De M. Dunster.) Important: Lieutenant J.E. de M. Dunster, 6th Battalion Somerset Light Infantry, is confirmed having been \'Wounded-in-Action\' in France, circa May 1916, reference \'Western Times\' issue of 4 May 1918 Note: Medals verified on the recipients respective Medal Index Card & respective Great War medals rolls as the recipients only medal entitlement: - British War & Interallied Victory Medals: Per Medal Roll (Ref WO 329/2267) The Imperial War Museum Collections contain a large archive of ephemera pertaining to Lieutenant Dunster including: The Imperial War Museum holds the following Album & ephemera belonging to John Eugene de Mohun Dunster: ‘Album containing well-captioned photographs recording his training with the Public Schools Special Corps at Epsom in September 1914 and with the Inns of Court OTC at Berkhamsted, October - December 1914; commission into the 10th Battalion Devonshire Regiment (100th Brigade, 33rd Division) at Bath in February 1915; service with the 11th (Reserve) Battalion Devonshire Regiment (44th Training Reserve Battalion from September 1916, 10th Reserve Brigade) at Wareham, August 1915 - September 1917; service with the 6th Battalion Somerset Light Infantry (14th Division) in France, September 1917 - July 1918; and with 735th and 51st Labour Companies in France, July 1918 - October 1919. Also, a notebook detailing his movements 1914 - 1919, and official documents including his Officer\'s Record of Service, commission and a certificate of membership of the Ypres League of Officers.’ John Eugene de Mohun Dunster, son of John Dunster (London Divisional Traffic Superintendent of the Great Western Railway) & Mary Frances Dunster (nee Allday) was a native of, Notting Hill, London, England, where he was born on 16 May 1882. The 1911 National Census for England and Wales records John employed as a Railway Clerk, and living with his family, comprising parents and two younger sisters, Marjorie Dunster (aged 23) & Kathleen Dunster (aged 20) at the family residence located at \'The Laurels\' 16 Golden Manor, Hanwell, Middlesex, England. John Dunster was commissioned as Second Lieutenant in the 10th Battalion Devonshire Regiment and is recorded as having first entered theatre of war \'France\' on 10 September 1917 (Medal Index Card refers) where he served on the Western Front with 6th Battalion Somerset Light Infantry between September 1917 to July 1918, during which time he was promoted Lieutenant and with which unit he was reported \'Wounded in Action, circa May 1918. The highest rank that John attained during his military service was Captain and the last unit he served with before taking his discharge was 51st Company Labour Corps. John applied for his Great War medals on 24 November 1921 John Dunster is recorded as having died on 22 July 1965, at Reading, Berkshire, England The medals are each \'sans\' riband A choice pair of Great War medals Condition: EF

A British Infantryman's Korean War campaign medal pair: Private R. Hodson, 1st Battalion Middlesex Regiment - Korea Medal (22252113 Pte. R. Hodson. MX.) - United Nations: Service Medal with clasp 'Korea' Between August 1950 to April 1951, 1st Battalion Middlesex Regiment was one of the first two (the other was 1st Battalion Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders) British infantry regiments to serve in the Korean War For their services in Korea, the Middlesex Regiment thereafter carried the below battle honours on their regimental colours; - Korea 1950-51 - Naktong Bridgehead Condition: VF

A British Infantryman's Korean War campaign medal pair: Private R. Welsh, 1st Battalion Kings Shropshire Light Infantry - Korea Medal (14449547 Pte. R. Welsh K.S.L.I.) - United Nations Service Medal. With clasp 'Korea' Note: Minor official corrections to recipients Army Number - and typical for this particular medal issue The medals both fitted with their original silk ribands - that for the UN medal riband fitted with the original intricate hinged pin brooch bar Sold together with original white card medal box of issue for the British Korea medal, this with named issue label Condition: About EF

A British Merchant Seaman\'s Great War campaign medal pair: John Owen Hughes, British Mercantile Marine - British War Medal. Silver issue (John. O. Hughes) - Mercantile Marine War Medal (John. O. Hughes) The Mercantile Marine War Medal index cards held at The National Archives show that there were 4 x recipients who had the name John Owen Hughes, viz: - Born, Anglesey, Wales, 1883 - Born, Bangor, Wales, 1886 - Born, Liverpool, England, 1887 - Born, Holyhead, Wales, 1902 The medals fitted with long lengths of medal riband, as issued Condition: GVF

A British Naval Officers Second World War & India Independence Medal group of 3: Lieutenant Alfred Arthur Saunders, Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve (Special List), late Royal Indian Naval Volunteer Reserve - War Medal - IndiaService Medal 1939-45 - India: Independence Medal (Lt. (E). A.A. Saunders, R.N.V.R. (S.L.) Note: The Independence Medal with forename letter 'R' (sic), and exactly as issued officially impressed Medal Verification: The award of the India Independence Medal is verified in the respective Royal Navy medal roll for this medal vide ADM 171/61. Only 78 x India Independence Medals issued to Officers and Ratings of the Royal Navy, and Royal Navy reserves. The medal roll does not distinguish recipients by their respective, i.e., R.N., R.N.V.R. etc - however this medal is the only one thus far we have ever seen or handled named to the R.N.V.R. Alfred Arthur Saunders, son of Alfred Saunders, (a Clerk (Ship Repairer)) & Ada Annie Saunders (nee Crocker), was a native of, Barking, Essex, England, where he was born on 1 June 1903. By the time of the 1911 National Census for England & Wales, Alfred is recorded living with his parents and younger sibling sister, Rose Alice Saunders (b.) at, 4 Gipsy Road Welling Kent, Bexley, Kent, England. Alfred married Constance Irene Haines, at, Rainham, Essex, England on, 29 August 1931. The Royal Navy lists of the period circa 1941-1948 include the below following listings for Alfred Arthur Saunders; - Engineer Lieutenant, Royal Indian Naval Volunteer Reserve with effect 25 November 1941 - Acting Lieutenant Commander (E), Royal Indian Naval Volunteer Reserve with effect 1 January 1948 Note: The Navy List issue of October 1948, has the following for Saunders "On R.N.V.R. Special List (transferred from R.I.N.V.R.)" The below following article was published in Portsmouth Evening News issue of, 29 January 1953: Quote, DIVORCE DECREE FOR CITY WIFE Because of her husband's cruelty and desertion, Mrs. Constance Irene Saunders of Elphinstone Road, Southsea, was granted a decree nissi with costs by Judge Engelbach in the Divorce Court, yesterday. No defence was offered by the husband, Mr. Alfred Arthur Saunders. The marriage was in August, 1931, at Rainham (Essex). Mr. and Mrs. Saunders subsequently lived in East Ham and in India. Unquote. Alfred Arthur Saunders is recorded having died at Southend-on-Sea, Essex, England, on, 30 June 1974 The medals mounted in the swing-style suspended from their original silk ribands, and as-worn by the recipient. The reverse of the mounting bar retaining the long hinged pin & clasp fittings A rare combination of medals to a British Naval officer that includes an officially named Indian Independence Medal Condition: About EF

A British Officer \'Killed-in-Action\' Great War medal pair: Second Lieutenant J. Niven, 253rd Tunnelling Company Royal Engineers / Royal Field Artillery - British War Medal. Silver issue (2. Lieut. J. Niven) - Interallied Victory Medal: (2. Lieut. J. Niven) Important: There are only two (2 x) persons of rank & name \'2. Lt J. Niven\' who were awarded Great War Medal pairs - both were Scottish & both were Killed-in-Action, in France during 1917, for which we are below providing details of each officer: 1). Second Lieutenant James Niven, 253rd Tunnelling Company, Royal Engineers was Killed-in-Action, France, 3 May 1917 Medals verified on the recipients respective Medal Index Card & respective Great War medals rolls as the recipients only medal entitlement: - British War & Interallied Victory Medals: Per Medal Roll of Royal Field Artillery (Ref WO 329/2169) James Niven (Mining Engineer), son of James Niven (a Wholesale Grocer) & Elizabeth Adam Niven (nee McLean) was a native of, Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland, where he was born on 25 May 1886 The High School of Glasgow \'Book of Remembrance\' has a photograph of Second Lieutenant Niven and records the below following: Quote, Second Lieutenant James Niven was the elder brother of Private Donald Niven. From the High School he went to the Anderson College to be trained as an analytical chemist. Later he studied metallurgy and assaying at the Glasgow Technical College, and then. went out to British Columbia as a mining engineer. Immediately after the outbreak of war he returned home, and joined the Inns of Court O.T.C. On being commissioned Second Lieutenant he was attached to the Tunnelling Corps of the R.E., went to France in July, 1916, and fell in action on 3rd May, 1917. He was out with a company of his men when four shells landed amongst them, and he was instantaneously killed. His Major wrote in high terms of his efficiency as an officer, and he was extremely popular with his men. Mr. Niven, who was in his thirty-first year, is survived by his widow and little daughter, who reside in Edinburgh. Unquote. 253rd Tunnelling Company served under Fourth Army from its formation in January 1916 until after the end of the war. After formation the company moved to Sailly Labourse and the front line areas of the old Loos battlefield, north of the Vermelles-Hulluch road. In mid-1917, the Company was engaged in constructing light railways to the battery positions of Fifth Army, preparatory to the 31 July 1917 attack at Ypres The body of Second Lieutenant James Niven is buried at the Sailly-Labourse Communal Cemetery, located at Sailly-Labourse, France, where his grave is maintained by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission The village of Sailly-Labourse was used for rest billets and by field ambulances for much of the First World War. It was close to the battlefield of Loos, but from October 1915 to September 1918, no considerable advance or retirement took place in this sector. Sailly-Labourse Communal Cemetery contains 126 Commonwealth burials of the First World War. Rows B to G and parts of H, J, O, P, Q and R contain French graves of 1914-15, and Rows H to R contain Commonwealth graves from August 1915 to April 1917. One Second World War airman is also buried in the cemetery. The adjoining EXTENSION, begun by the 2/8th Manchesters in May 1917 and used until October 1918, contains 215 Commonwealth and two German burials. The extension was designed by W H Cowlishaw 2). Second Lieutenant John Niven, Royal Field Artillery was Killed-in-Action, France, 13 May 1917 Medals verified on the recipients respective Medal Index Card & respective Great War medals rolls as the recipients only medal entitlement: - British War & Interallied Victory Medals: Per Medal Roll of Royal Field Artillery (Ref WO 329/2160) John Niven, son of Charles Niven (a Marine Engineer) & Euphemia Niven (nee Henderson) was a native of, Falkirk, Stirlingshire, Scotland, where he was born on the 9th January 1882 The Glasgow University First World War Roll of Honour records the below following: Quote, John Niven was born on the 9th January 1882 in Falkirk, Stirlingshire. His father, Charles Niven, was an Engineer. John graduated MA from the University of Glasgow on the 17th April 1906, having taken classes in English, Mathematics, French, Latin, Moral Philosophy, Natural Philosophy and Roman Law. After graduating, he became a Teacher of Mathematics and Science at Allan Glen’s School in Glasgow. He may also have completed a course of professional teacher training at the Church of Scotland Training College, forerunner of Jordanhill College of Education, now the University of Strathclyde; however, there is a gap in the College’s student records for the relevant period. While employed as a Teacher, John studied part-time at the Glasgow and West of Scotland Technical College, later known as the Royal Technical College, now the University of Strathclyde. He attended from session 1905-06 to session 1909-10, taking classes in Dynamics, Physics Lectures and Laboratory, Chemical Laboratory, Inorganic Chemistry, Experimental Physics Laboratory, Magnetism and Electricity Lectures and Laboratory, Practical Physics, and Sound and Light Lectures and Laboratory. For two of these classes - Physics Lectures and Practical Physics – he earned first-class certificates of merit. John joined up for war service in November 1915, and began officer training with the Inns of Court Officer Training Corps in January 1916. He received his commission in the Royal Field Artillery 256th Brigade (Rifle Brigade) in November of that year. 2nd Lieutenant John Niven died on the 13th May 1917 of wounds sustained in a shell explosion during the Battle of Arras. He was 35 years old. He is buried in Anzin-St Aubin, France (II.C.3), and is remembered on the Roll of Honour of the Royal Technical College, Glasgow, and on the Glasgow Provincial Training College war memorial, located in the David Stow Building on the former Jordanhill Campus. Unquote. The body of Second Lieutenant John Niven is buried at the British Cemetery maintained by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission located at the village of Anzin-St. Aubin on the north-western outskirts of Arras The British Cemetery at Anzin-St. Aubin was begun by the 51st (Highland) Division early in April 1917, and carried on by artillery units and field ambulances until October 1917. It was then used by the 30th and 57th Casualty Clearing Stations. The 51st Division came back to it in April 1918 and it was closed the following September. The graves of three Indian cavalrymen were brought to it from Anzin-St. Aubin French Military Cemetery, which was West of the village, in 1922. The cemetery contains 358 First World War burials, 145 of which belonged, or were attached, to Artillery units. The cemetery was designed by Sir Reginald Blomfield The medals which are in about uncirculated condition, are each \'sans\' riband A choice pair of Great War medals Condition: EF

A British Officers Great War campaign group of 3: Lieutenant Capel Hereward Price, Royal Engineers late Army Service Corps - 1914-15 Star (Lt. C.H. Price. A.S.C.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (Lt. C.H. Price.) - Interallied Victory Medal (Lt. C.H. Price.) Capel Hereward Price was born at 89, St Pauls Road, Camden New Town, Middlesex, on 16 September 1875. At time of his joining the British Army he was resident at 5, Great College Street, Westminster, London, and was by profession a \'Surveyor\'. He was appointed a Lieutenant in the Army Service Corps on 7 June 1915, and embarked for theatre of war \'Salonika\' on 15 November 1915 - and all his active overseas service thereafter was in that theatre where he held several appointments including service with; 42nd Railway S.Det.; Officer in Charge Forage. Brickworks Pier, Salonika; Officer in Charge Gravesend Pier, Salonika; Officer Commanding 173 D.U.of S. attd Mian Supply Depot, Salonika, etc. He applied for a transfer to the Royal Engineers in 1917, and was subsequently transferred to the R.E. on 28 October 1917. Sold together with copied Medal Index Card, Birth Certifcate and Officers Service Papers that confirm all above details The medals contained in two named card boxes of issue as issued, one box titled as contianign the 1914-15 star, and the other box titled as containing the British War and Interallied Victory medals Condition: The medals virtually uncirculated EF

A British Officer\'s campaign and long service medal group of 4: Major Henry Brough, Royal Army Ordnance Corps - GSM. GVI 'Palestine & Palestine 45-48' (7584424 Pte. H. Brough. R.A.O.C.) - Defence Medal - War Medal - Military LS&GC. GVI 2nd type 'Regular Army' bar (Capt. H. Brough. R.A.O.C.) Sold together with: - Companion 4 x space riband bar, with silk ribands. The reverse of the mounting bar retaining its original long hinged pin & clasp fittings Medals & clasp verification: The GSM & clasps verified per respective GSM roll (medal rolls are not yet in the public domain for WW2 & post war LSGC) - GSM 'Palestine': Ref WO 100/509 which shows recipients 'Army Number' 7584424 & appointment of Lance Corporal - GSM Palestine 1945-48' clasp: Ref WO 100/538 which shows recipients officer number 270477 & rank 'Captain' The medals mounted in the swing-style & as-worn by the recipient. The mounting bar retaining its original long hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: Silver medals dark toned VF Condition: About EF

A British Red Cross Society Medal Pair: S. Robinson, British Red Cross Society - Proficiency Cross: 'Red Cross First Aid' (11583 S. Robinson) - Proficiency Cross 'Red Cross Administration & Organization' (353 S. Robinson) The integral top brooch bars on both medal being complete and retaining their original hinged pins and clasp fittings on reverse Condition: GVF

A British Red Cross Voluntary Nursing group of 3: F. Dale British Red Cross Society - British Red Cross Society: Proficency in Red Cross First Aid (012404 F. Dale) - British Red Cross Society: Proficency in Red Cross Nursing (37857 F. Dale) - British Red Cross Society: For Merit Medal. Reverse named (9782 F. Dale) Note: All medals fitted with correct ribbons, and where issued retaining their original integral top bars with their original hinged pins and clasps Condition: EF

A British Warrant Officer\'s Second World War, Malaya, Confrontation & Oman campaign and long service group of 8: Warrant Officer II, Derek Gordon Bennett, Sultanate of Oman Armed Forces (SOAF) & Royal Army Ordnance Corps of the British Army - Defence Medal - War Medal - GSM 1918-1962. EIIR & clasp \'Malaya\' (22847192 Sgt. D. G. Bennett. R.A.O.C.) - GSM 1962-2007. With clasp \'Malay Peninsula\' (22847192 W. O. CL. 2. D. G. Bennett. RAOC.) - Military LS&GC. EIIR type II \'Regular Army\' (22847192 W. O. CL. 2. D. G. Bennett. RAOC.) - Sultanate of Oman: Peace Medal 1980 - Sultanate of Oman: General Service Medal. Sultan Qaboos with clasp \'Dhofar\' - Sultanate of Oman: As Summood Medal (Endurance Medal) The recipient who had enlisted in the British Army during the Second World War had taken his discharge sometime post war, and had subsequently re-enlisted in the British Army The Sultanate of Oman medals awarded for services in the Sultanate of Oman during the 1970\'s Derek Gordon Bennett, was a native of Willesden, London, England, where he was born on, 24 October 1925. Derek enlisted in the British Armed Forces during the Second World War (for which services he received the Defence and War Medals), and is confirmed serving in the Mediterranean region in 1947, as he is recorded as marrying a Greek national Argyro Pelioune, at Athens, Greece (British Armed Forces and Overseas Banns and Marriages / Gro Index Army Marriages (1881 To 1955) refer). United Kingdom Passenger immigration manifests, subsequently record Mrs. Argyro Bennett (b. 1924), as a passenger under \'Military Sponsored Family\' status who arrived in Southampton, England, on, 2 October 1947, aboard the S.S. \'Arundel Castle\' of the Union Castle Steamship Company Ltd, having been prior embarked at Piraeus, Greece. Mrs. Bennett\'s intended British residence was, Ripley, Uxbridge Road, Harrow Weald, Middlesex, England. The couple appear listed in the Harrow \'Electoral Registers\' for the period 1948-1951, however the marriage appears to have been a short-one, as Derek is recorded as having secondly married, Mary Ellen Byrne (b. 16/09/1925) at Aldershot, Hampshire, England, sometime during the first quarter of 1956. Sergeant Bennett was serving in Malaya circa 1956-1959, during the period of \'Emergency\'. His wife and two children (a son born in 1953, presumably by his first wife, the other a daughter born in 1958) sailing in 1959, from Singapore Colony on H.M.T. \'Empire Fowey\' bound for Southampton, England, where they disembarked on, 15 March 1959, showing that their previous permanent residence had been Malaya, and that that they only intended to transit in England for 3-6 months prior to relocating to their new country of permanent residence, \'Germany\'. In 1959, Sergeant Bennett had been transferred to West Germany, a \'Cold War\' posting where he served with British Army of the Rhine, at Celle, in the Saxony Region of West Germany, and in which place he was issued an German International Driving License on 3, November 1960. Leaving Germany in the mid 1960\'s, and appointed Warrant Officer II class, Derek then served in Singapore during the period of \'Confrontation\' with Indonesia and for which he was awarded the General Service Medal with clasp \'Malay Peninsula\'. During the 1970\'s, Derek served in the Sultanate of Oman, with the Sultanate of Oman Armed Forces, for which he earned 3 x Omani medals vis, General Service Medal with clasp \'Dhofar\' (second type 1970-1976), the \'Endurance Medal\' (1965-1975) sand the \'Peace Medal\' (awarded in 1976). Derek George Bennett is recorded having died at Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, England, on 3 October 1998 The medals mounted in the court-style. The medal mounting bar retaining it\'s long hinged pin and clasp fittings A splendid ensemble of campaign and long service medals, representing diverse service in the Second World War, Malaya Emergency \'Confrontation\' Cold-War and contract service in Oman Condition: About EF

A Buckie Skipper & Dunkirk \'Small Boat\'s\' Veteran\'s Great War medal group of 3: Skipper George McIntosh Smith, Royal Naval Reserve late Skipper of the & \'Stately\' (Banff) & \'Jeannie McIntosh\' (Buckie) registered trawlers - 1914-15 Star (WSA. 1766, G. Smith, SKR. R.N.R.) - British War Medal. Silver (W.S.A. 1766, G. Smith, SKR. R.N.R.) - Interallied Victory Medal (W.S.A. 1766, G. Smith, SKR. R.N.R.) All medals verified as entitled / issued per below medal rolls & medal index cards: - 1914-15 Star trio (ref medal roll ADM 171/93) Note: Recipient reported to have been present at Dunkirk as a civilian serving with the 'Small Boat's' during which service the 'Jeannie McIntosh' (that George had been part owner and long running 'Skipper') was damaged, and subsequently scuttled on its return to England STATELY, hired drifter, Adty No 2183. Built 1904, 72grt, Banff-reg BF.1553. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 5.15-1919 as net vessel. STATELY, hired drifter, Adty No 2183. Built 1904, 72grt, Banff-reg BF.1553. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 5.15-1919 as net vessel. George McIntosh Smith, son of Alexander Smith and Jeannie Smith (nee McIntosh) was a native of, Portessie, Buckie, Banffshire, Scotland, where he was born on, 4 June 1890. During the Great War, 1915-1918, George was a temporary Skipper serving with the Royal Naval Reserve. During the period of hostilities, George was the 'Skipper' in command of the 'Stately' a Banff registered drifter, that had been built in 1904 with Banff registration number 'BF 1553'. The Stately' was hired by the Admiralty in 1915, and armed with 1 x 6 Pounder AA (Anti Aircraft) gun. The 'Stately' was deployed as a 'Net Vessel' which vessels were used in port boom protection & to maintain and patrol anti-submarine nets. During the inter-war years, George was a part-owner and long serving skipper of the 'Jeannie McIntosh'. The Ancestry Genealogy website has an identified group photograph of 'Skipper' George Smith together with the crew of the 'Jeannie McIntosh'. During 'Operation Dynamo' the 'Jeannie McIntosh' under Skipper Nicholson, was present as one of the 'Small Boat's' at Dunkirk - a descendent of George Smith has reported that George was also present as a civilian volunteer at Dunkirk during 'Operation Dynamo' - presumably as a crew member of the 'Jeannie McIntosh'?. George McIntosh Smith died at Buckie, Banffshire, Scotland, on, 14 February 1982. A family tree hosted on the Ancestry genealogical website has a newspaper articile pertaining to the recipient that we are quoting below: Quote, BUCKIE SKIPPER'S GOLD DAY A retired Banffshire fishing skipper Mr George M. Smith, and his wife Rita (sic) who live at, Kedron, Marchmont Crescent, Buckie, celebrated their golden wedding yesterday. Mr Smith (80) retired in 1958 after more than 50 years as a fisherman, 40 of them as a skipper in the days of the steam drifters. He was for many years skipper and part-owner of the Buckie drifter Jeannie McIntosh SURPRISE GIFT Senior elder of Rathven Parish Church, Mr Smith got a pleasant surprise yesterday when the minister, the Rev Thomas. S. Howiseon and session clerk Mr James Garden, called at his home and presented him with a Bible from his fellow elders. Mrs Smith (71), belongs to Findochty. The couple have a son, two daughters and five grandchildren Unquote. The recipients Royal Naval Reserve service papers for the Great War period, are held and are accessible at The National Archives Note: The medals mounted for display suspended from their original long lengths of silk moire riband in a customised mahogany glazed frame, of unusual 'tear drop' design (and possibly a traditional period 'silhouette ship design?). The handsome frame will only be sent at 'Buyers Risk' within the United Kingdom, and postage is quoted accordingly basis the size and special packaging required. International clients are of course welcome to buy the medals - but without the frame Condition: GVF

A Burma 'Wounded-in-Action' group of 7, to British Warrant Officer serving in Gambia Regiment (82nd West Africa) Division: Chief Inspector Robert A Parsons, Police, late 1st Battalion Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders attached 1st Battalion Gambia Regiment. - The 1939-1945 Star - The Burma Star - Defence Medal - War Medal - Coronation Medal 1937 - Military LS&GC. GVI 1st type 'Regular Army' bar (2972538 Sgt. R.A. Parsons. A & S.H.) - Police LS&GC Medal. EIIR issue (Ch.Inspr. Robert A. Parsons.) Important: Company Sergeant Major Parsons is confirmed, 'Wounded-in-Action' on 12 February 1944, - 2nd Arakan Campaign, Burma - while attached to 1st Battalion Gambia Regiment, Royal West African Frontier Force (Ref WO 417/72) Note: The Military LS&GC Medal verified as published in Army Order No 189 of 1941 Provenance: DNW Lot 366, 20 October 1993 Robert Albert Parsons, son of Lewis Albert Parsons and Elizabeth Parsons (nee Pearson) was born in Dublin, Ireland, on 22 December 1906. At the time of his birth, Robert's father (who was the son of Robert & Mary Parsons, born, Bath, Somerset, 1872 - where his father was a 'Tinsmith') was a Sergeant serving with the 2nd Battalion Royal Berkshire Regiment - he held the regimental number 2936, and had enlisted as 'Albert' Parsons. Robert's father had been a Musician in the British Army, and in 1901, is recorded as being a Band Corporal while stationed in Gibraltar. Robert's family on the maternal side, also had military traditions, his grandfather, John Pearso,n being described as an 'Army Pensioner' at the time when Robert's parents were married in Dublin, Ireland, on 31 March 1906. As a youngster, Robert and his mother shipped to India, where his father served between 21 November 1906 - to 20 April 1911. While in India, Robert's younger sibling, his sister, Annie Elizabeth Parsons was born at, Meerut Cantonment, on 22 October 1909. Unfortunately, Annie did not survive infancy, and died at Meerut on, 4 February 1910. On 1911 Robert & his mother were struck off the strength of the 2nd Battalion Royal Berkshire Regiment, and returned to the United Kingdom. The marraige between Robert's parents appears to have broken down about that tme or shortly after, and was almost certainly the reason behind Robert beig admitted to the Royal Military Asylum, Chelsea, London, on 12 September 1917 - at the age of barely 11 years. Robert was discharged from the RMA on 22/12/1922, at the age of 16 years, thereafter enlisting in the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders, where held the unique British Army number 297238, which was from the block of Army Numbers allocated to the Argylls. Robert Albert Parsons is recorded as having died on 1 April 1983, at which time he had been residing at, Flat 6, 33 Sea Road, Bexhill, East Sussex, England The medals mounted in the court-style. The mounting pad having a stitched label 'P.M.S. Medal Mounts', and retaining the original long hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: GVF:

A Burma Campaign and long service group of 5: Sergeant D.L. Houghton, Royal Army Pay Corps - 1939 -1945 Star - Burma Star - Defence Medal - War Medal - Efficiency Medal. EIIR & bar 'Territorial' (22206418 Sgt. D. L. Houghton. R. A. P. C.) The group mounted in the swing-style 'as-worn' hanging from contemporary ribands. The mounting bar retaining the large hinged pin and casp fitting Condition: VF

A Burma campaign and \'Malaysia\' service medal group of 7: Lieutenant-Colonel Wilfred Cheyne, Commandant Perak Home Guard Training Centre, late 7th Battalion Nigeria Regiment (W.A.F.F.) & Gordon Highlanders - The 1939-45 Star - The Burma Star - Defence Medal - War Medal - General Service Medal 1918-1962. EIIR issue with clasp 'Malaya' (Lt-Col W. Cheyne. Malaya H. G.) - Malaysia: Member of the Order of the Defender of the Realm. Members 5th Class badge (A.M.N.) - Perak: Meritorious Service Medal (Lt.Col W. Cheyne Home Guard Officer Perak 1959) Sold together with: - Portrait of recipient in Gordon Highlanders uniform wearing glengarry - Portrait of recipient in Gordon Highlanders uniform wearing WW2 medal ribands - Softopy (JPEG file attachment) of Malaysia Gazette containing award notice for the Order of the Defender of the Realm Wilfred Cheyne, son of James Cheyne & Margaret Clyde Cheyne (nee Stewart), was a native of Aberdeen, Scotland, where he was born on, 24 March 1915. Prior to the Second World War 'Wilf' was employed in a local Donside Paper Company. He enlisted in the British Army in 1940, and was commissioned in July 1943. Commissioned into his local infantry regiment, the Gordon Highlanders, he was subsequently posted to Burma, where he is recorded as serving on attachment with 7th Battalion Nigeria Regiment (W.A.F.F.). Reference The Straits Budget issue of 12 November 1958, an article refers to Lt-Colonel Cheyne having been a former 'Chindit' (which if true would place him with Second Chindit Expedition 'Operation Thunder' (Special Force), which force contained several Nigerian battalion, including 7th Battalion Nigeria Regiment, of the 3rd West African Brigade, West African Frontier Force). A separate photograph from Burma shows certainly shows Lt. Cheyne wearing a distinctive 'African' bush hat, as worn by WAFF/KAR British Officers. Note: The Gordons had no infantry battalions in India or Burma during the Second World War, and the regiment carry's no battle honours for Burma. However, many former Gordon Highlanders did serve in Burma, not least the officers & men of the war-raised, and subsequently converted , 8th (City of Aberdeen) Battalion but they did have the war raised 8th Battalion that was converted to the 100th 100th Anti-Tank Regiment, Royal Artillery. This battalion served with the 2nd Infantry Division in the Burma Campaign. Another former Gordons unit, the 9th (Donside) Battalion along with the 11th Battalion) were initially posted to the Shetland islands. Later they were amalgamated with the 5th Battalion and sent to India for training. Converted to an armoured regiment in 1942 as the 116th Regiment Royal Armoured Corps (Gordons), they continued to wear the Gordons cap badge on the black beret of the RAC.116th RAC were sent to India and joined 267th Indian Armoured Brigade; later they served in Burma where as part of 255th Indian Tank Brigade they were involved in the dash for Rangoon and were heavily involved in the battle of Meiktila, signalling the end of Japanese hopes in Burma We have no reason to believe that Wilf Cheyne was posted to, or served with either of the 'converted' Gordons units, and do know he was serving with 7th Battalion Nigeria Regiment from 1944 onwards. Post-war he served in British Somaliland, and later served for several years in Malaya / Malaysia. Latterly he was Officer Commanding the Perak Home Guard, for which he was decorated with the Perak MSM - a unique award to a British Officer - and was amongst the very first recipients of the Malaysian Order of the Realm, his name being published in the very first Malaysian Gazette 'Honours List' The Straits Budget issue of 12 November 1958, contained the below following article pertaining to Lt-Col Cheyne: Quote, Colonel is leaving Malaya next week Ipoh Nov.7 - An army officer who served with the famous Chindits in the Burma campaign, and who helped to train thousands of officers and men of the Home Guard organisation from various parts of Malaya, will be leaving next week on completion of his term. He is Lieutenant Colonel W. Cheyne. commandant of the Home Guard training centre here for the past 5 years, who was awarded the Ahli Mangu Negara decoration by the Yang-di Pertuan Agong in the merdeka honours list. Unquote. Wilf married Catherine McLean Mavor, at Aberdeen, Scotland, in 1940. Lt-Colonel Cheyne is recorded to have died at Haywards Heath, West Sussex, England, on, 11 March 2006 The medals mounted in the swing style and as-worn by the recipient.The silk ribands suspended from a mounting bar which latter retains its original long hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: About EF

A Burma Campaign group of 4: Private A. Brims, Calcutta Scottish - 1939-45 Star - Burma Star - War Medal - Efficiency Medal. GVI 1st issue, & suspender bar 'India' (Pte. A. Brims, Cal. Scott., A.F.I.) The medals mounted from an old brooch bar in the court-style suspended form contemporary ribbons and almost certainly 'as worn' by the recipient Condition: VF

A Burma theatre Royal Armoured Corps 'Tanks' campaign & long service medal group of 5: Sergeant Robert Bell, 3rd (Prince of Wales's) Dragoon Guards (Carabiniers), Royal Armoured Corps - The 1939-45 Star - The Burma Star - Defence Medal - War Medal - Military LS&GC Medal. GVI first bar 'Regular Army' (2211082 Sjt. R. Bell. R.A.C.) Sold together with; - The King's Badge: Awarded to service personnel who were medically discharged due to effects of wounds, injury or illness Important: The Military Long Service & Good Conduct Medal was authorised per Army Order 148 of August 1945, wherein he is shown as 3rd Dragoon Guards (Royal Armoured Corps) Note: The 3rd Dragoon Guards (Carabiniers) had been stationed in British India from 1936, and remained in India at the outbreak of the Second World. The regiment subsequently saw considerable service in the Burma campaigns, for which it received the following battle honours; Imphal, Tamu Road, Nunshigum, Bishenpur, Kanglatongbi, Kennedy Peak, Shwebo, Sagaing, Mandalay, Ava, Irrawaddy River, Yenangyaung 1945, Burma 1944?45. During it's long service in Burma the unit served with the 254th Indian Tank Brigade. Equiped with the M3 Lee medium tanks, the regiment was sent to North-East India with the 254th Indian Tank Brigade in December 1943. It took part in the Battle of Imphal, which began in late March 1944 after the Japanese launched the U-Go offensive. On 20 March, around Tamu, six of the regiment's tanks clashed with six Japanese Type 95 Ha-Go tanks, destroying five of them and capturing the other. Later, in the battle to retake Nunshigum Ridge on 13 April, tanks from the regiment's 'B' Squadron supported the 1/17th Dogras in fierce fighting that dislodged the Japanese defenders. It is likely that Sergeant Bell served in all the regiments battles through to May 1944, if not alos after that period Robert Bell , son of Bell was a native of North Shields, Northumberland, England, where he was born on 4 January 1907. Basis Robert's unique post 1920 Army Number, it is known that he originally joined the Royal Engineers, of the Territorial Army, as his Army Number is from a block allocated to the Corps of Royal Engineers. He subsequently attested for the Regualr Army at Newcastle, Northumberland, on 14 June 1926. At the time of his joining the Regular Army, Robert claimed to have been employed as a 'Miner', and that he was 19 years and 6 months of age. Initially he had enlisted for a period of 6 years with 'The Colours' and 6 years on the Army Reserve. The 'Royal Tank Corps Enlistment Records' held and accessible at The National Archives, show under the 'Remarks' column that Robert was posted to the 3rd Dragoon Guards. The same source also shows that he took his final discharge from the British Army on 20 July 1944, citing authority as 390 (XVI) King's Regualtions (being found to be medically unfit for further military service). After leaving the British Army, in civilian life, Robert Bell became a long distance lorry driver, and is recorded as having died at Wallsend, North Tyneside, England, on 28 June 1979 The medals are accompanied by some copied research including; - Birth Certificate - Death Certificate - Entry page form Royal Tank Corps register Condition: About EF

A Burma, South Easia and Indian Independence miniature medal group of 6: Lieutenant-Colonel John Rudolph Whitaker, Royal Electrical & Mechanical Engineers, late Indian Electrical and Mechanical Engineers, Royal Irish Fusiliers & The Queen\'s (Royal West - The 1939-1945 Star - Burma Star - Defence Medal - War Medal. With Oakleaf emblem for 'Mention-in-Despatches' - General Service 1918-62, With clasp 'S.E. Asia 1945-46'​ - India: Independence Medal 1947 Mention in Despatches: The award was published in the M.I.D. London Gazette 19 September 1946, an award for Burma, the recipient shown as Major (temp) J. R. Whitaker (EC.7272) Indian Electrical and Mechanical Engineers. The premable to the awards list states; Quote, The KING has been graciously pleased to approve that the following be Mentioned in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in Burma Unquote. John Rudolph Whitaker, son of Frederick Whitaker (Clerk) & Louisa Sarah Whitaker, was a native of, Lewisham, Kent, England, where he was born on, 2 January 1905. He enlisted in The Queen's (Royal West Surrey) Regiment in July 1941 (6100845) from 168 O.C.T.U. and was commissioned (162691 later EC.7272) into the Royal Irish Fusiliers in January 1941. Subsequently served with the Indian Electrical and Mechanical Engineers. Post-war Whitaker transferred to the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers, Whitaker saw wife service in Burma and South-East Asia. Promoted Lieutenant-Colonel in 1953, he is recorded as having died on, 19 May 1969. The miniatures professionally mounted in the swing-style, and as-worn by the recipient. The miniature suspended from a contemporary white metal mounting bar, this latter retaining the original long hinged pin & clasp fittings Condition: About EF

A C.E.F. Great War campaign pair: Acting Sergeant Ronald Ollar, 49th Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force - British War Medal. Silver issue (100335 A.Sjt. R.Ollar. 49-Can. Inf.) - Interallied Victory Medal (100335 A.Sjt. R.Ollar. 49-Can. Inf.) Ronald Macalister Ollar (a unique surname in the C.E.F.) was a native of Kilkerran Cottage, Campbeltown, Argyllshire, Scotland. He was born in 1885, and was the son of Alexander and Mary Ollar. The 1901 Scottish Census shows that he was living with his parents at the family home, and was occupied as a 'Joiner House Apprentice'. Prior to leaving Scotland for Canada sometime between 1902-1914, Ronald had been a member of the Volunteer Force or Territorial Force in Scotland (his CEF aatestation papers refer) where he was a member of the local Argyll and Suhterland Highlanders battalion. On moving to Canada he was employed there as a 'Carpenter'. A descendent reported that Ronald was Wounded-in-Action as well as 'Gassed' during the Great War, and that these injuries and experiences had long lingering adverse effects on his health and general well being, and largely contributed to his relatively early death at the age of 48, when he died at his family home at Cambeltown on 26 November 1933. He never married and had no issue Note: Each medal is suspended from a contemporary silk watered weave riband bar (see illustrations). These retaining the original pin-back brooch fittings Condition: EF

A Calcutta based \'Master Mariners\' World Wars campaign medal group of 7: Captain James Robert Thomas Johnson, Master Mariner, Asiatic Steam Navigation Company, Mercantile Marine - British War Medal. Silver issue (J. R. T. Johnson.) - Mercantile Marine War Medal (J. R. T. Johnson.) - The 1939-1945 Star - The Atlantic Star - The Africa Star. With clasp \'North Africa 1942-43\' - The Burma Star - War Medal All medals verified as entitled / issued per below medal rolls & medal index cards: - British War Medal (Ref BT 351/1/71217) - Mercantile Marine War Medal (ref BT 351/1/71217) - The 1939-1945 Star (Ref BT 395/1/49681) - The Atlantic Star (Ref BT 395/1/49681) - The Africa Star. \'North Africa 1942-43\' (Ref BT 395/1/49681) - The Burma Star (Ref BT 395/1/49681) - War Medal (Ref BT 395/1/49681) James Robert Thomas Johnson, son of Albert Johnson (a \'Watch-Maker\') & Betsy Johnson (nee Parry ) was a native of, Birkenhead, England, where he was born on, 3 January 1901. During the Great War, James, who was an apprenticed \'cadet\' in the Mercantile Marine, had sailed upon below vessels during the period of hostilities - and had only been 14 years of age - when he had maid his maiden voyage! - \'Oweenee\', steel hulled four masted \'Barque\' 22/07/1915 to 13/03/1917 rating \'Boy\' -\'Oweenee\', steel hulled four masted \'Barque\', 11/06/1917 to 28/12/1917 rating Cadet - S.S. Dongarra\', steamship of 3554 tonnage , 11/04/1918 to 14/07/1918, rating Ordinary Seaman (OS) - \'Inversnaid\', steel hulled three masted \'Barque\' (Aberdeen registered) 17/07/1918 to 18/03/1919, rating Able Seaman (AB) In the period 1919-1920, the period immediately prior to passing his Second Mates Certificate for a Foreign Going Ship, James had made several other voyages upon below vessels: - S.S. Hector, steamship of 3005 tonnage (Liverpool Registered), 15/06/1919 to 02/11/1919 rating Seaman - S.S. Hector, steamship of 3005 tonnage (Liverpool Registered), 12/01/1920 to 22/05/1920 rating Able Seaman (AB) -S.S. Changuinola, steamship of 3552 tonnage (Bristol Registered), 04/06/1920 to 16/07/1920 rating Able Seaman (AB) -S.S. Changuinola, steamship of 3552 tonnage (Bristol Registered), 23/07/1920 to 30/08/1920 rating Able Seaman (AB) Shortly after passing his Second Mates Certificate of a Foreign Going Ship, at Liverpool on 27 September 1920 in 1920, with the \'Ticket\' issued to him on 8 October 1920, James accepted an appointment based in Calcutta, British India, as a \'Ships Officer\' with the Asiatic Steam Navigation Company, and as a passenger en-route to take up appointment is recorded as having sailed as a passenger on the British India Steam Navigation Company\'s ship S.S. Manora sailing from, London, England, on 19 November 1920, bound for Calcutta. James became a long term resident of, Calcutta, British India, from where, over a period of about 26 years years he plied his trade as a ships officer and later \'Master Mariner\' on vessels owned and or managed by the Asiatic Steam Navigation Company. In 1938, at Calcutta, British India, James, married Gertrude Ellen Hullock (a widow). During the Second World War, Captain Johnson, sailed \'In-Command\', across both the Atlantic and Indian Oceans. On 3 December 1946 he returned to the United Kingdom, at which time he was described as a Master Mariner. He died on 27 February 1974 at Morfa Nefyn, Caernarvonshire, Wales Asiatic Steam Navigation Company: This company was formed in 1878 the Liverpool Merchants, Turner & Co. and their Calcutta associates, Turner, Morrison & Co. to operate cargo and passenger services in the Bay of Bengal. Although owned and registered in the U.K, the company\'s ships were based in Calcutta and rarely returned to Britain. Initially the company\'s trade was initially coastal plying the routes to/from; Calcutta, Ceylon, Bombay and numerous smaller ports, but this was soon extended to include Chittagong (East Bengal), together with the Burmese ports of Rangoon & Moulmein. Further expansion took place in 1892 when a route between Calcutta and Java (Netherlands East Indies) via Malayan ports was opened. Later, the Indian Government mail contract to the Andaman Islands was won which also - by default included the transportation of convicts from British India to the penal settlement at Port Blair The company suffered a number of losses during both World Wars: Five ships were lost during the Great War and eight were lost during World War II. In 1935 a controlling interest in A.S.N.Co. was acquired by British India S.N. Co. After the independence of India, the Java - India sugar and Burma - India rice trades were lost and in 1961 the remaining shares in the company were bought by the P & O group and the company was later fully absorbed into P & O. The medal mounted in the swing-style and as-worn by the recipient. The medal mounting bar retaining the original long hinged pin and clasp fittings Sold together with some copied research An eminently researchable group, with regards to the \'exotic\' history of the many sailings & voyages carried out by this Calcutta based \'Master Mariner\' Condition: GVF

A Calcutta \'Box Wallah\'s\' Great War and Long Service Medal group of 3: Trooper Edward Hamilton Sayres, Calcutta Light Horse, late Indian Army Reserve of Officers attached 25th Cavalry (Frontier Force) - British War Medal. Silver issue (Lieut. E. N. Sayres.) - Interallied Victory Medal (Lieut. E. N. Sayres.) - Volunteer Long Service Medal (for India and Colonies). GV issue (Tpr. E. H. Sayres, Cal. L.H., A.F.I.) Note: The pair with second forename initial \'N\' (sic) and exactly as issued by the Calcutta Mint Edward Hamilton Sayres was a long time expatriate resident \'Tea Broker\' & \'Tea Taster in Calcutta,British India. During the Second World War, in 1944, he was nominated as Steward of the Royal Calcutta Turf Club at Tollygunge - and a plum social gig at time when the City of Calcutta was bursting with allied British, Canadian and American \'Officers\' either resident on \'Admin / Logistics\' duties, and or on \'R & R\' leave from the Burma front A child of Empire, Edward Hamilton “Freddie” Sayres was the product of the marriage (1887 in Ceylon) between “Jack” Sayres and Jeanie Stephenson. Born in Ceylon Colony in 1889, he later became according to the Sayres family tree, a ‘Tea taster in Calcutta’. Edward established himself in Calcutta as a ‘Tea Broker’ with the large and long-established Tea Auctioneers Carritt Moran & Co. Apart from dealing with tea, the young Edward Sayres was clearly an excellent horseman. The Calcutta Light Horse” history (Gale & Polden, 1957) tells us that ‘Trooper E. H. Sayers’ (sic) won the “1911-12 Calcutta Light Horse Paperchase Challenge Cup” The Nominal Roll of the Calcutta Light Horse for August 1914 showed that at the outbreak of the Great War, E. H. Sayres had reached the rank of Corporal. His name is juxtaposed with that of Trooper A. C. Sayres, his brother, who also subsequently served with the Indian Cavalry during the 1914-18 war (Capt.). After waiting three years before getting into the war, Edward Hamilton Sayres was commissioned into the Indian Army Reserve of Officers on 5 April 1917. His previous service was given as ‘Calcutta Light Horse, 6 years’, and that he had a ‘slight’ command of Hindustani. He is shown on the IARO (Cavalry) list as having the qualification ‘207a’ (Colloquial Hindustani). His younger brother “Sandy” had already joined the IARO in January 1917 and was immediately attached to the Deccan Horse (29th Lancers) The London Gazette” of 22 June 1917 announced that ‘The King has approved the admission of Edward Hamilton Sayres of the Indian Army Reserve of Officers (Cavalry Branch), to be a Second Lieutenants, dated 5th April 1917. As a The newly-minted twenty-eight year old Second Lieutenant Sayres was attached to 33rd Cavalry The unit to which Second Lieutenant Sayres was attached, was raised in 1820 as the 3rd Regiment of Bombay Light Cavalry. In 1903 it became the 33rd Queen Victoria’s Own Light Cavalry (and later amalgamated with the Poona Horse). The Poona Horse history lists E.H. Sayres, IARO, as being attached to 33rd Queen Victoria’s Own Light Cavalry on 23 April 1917, the unit having returned to India after lengthy service in Mesopotamia. 33rd Cavalry was stationed at Lahore, with a squadron at Multan. They left for Risalpur on 16 November 1917, however, by that time, 2nd Lieut. Sayres had gone overseas on \'Active Service\', having transferred to 25th Cavalry (Frontier Force) on, 5 November 1917. 25th Cavalry went to East Africa in August 1917, three months before Lieut. Sayres joined. By November 1917, tsetse-fly had killed many of the 25th Cavalry horses and well over half of the Regiment was dismounted. By the time Lieut. Sayres reached the theatre of war, patrols of 25th Cavalry were being sent from German East Africa into Portugese East Africa to reconnoitre positions of Lettow-Vorbeck’s Schutztruppen. About this time, the departing 10th South African Horse gave its horses to 25th Cavalry, in addition to Remounts, allowing the unit to become fully-mounted again. In January 1918, the rains fell and the Rovuma River rose. All British troops south of the river were recalled back to German East Africa. The 25th Cavalry (Frontier Force) re-grouped and rode slowly back through the rain to Lindi Harbour. After handing in its horse and mules, the Regiment, after four months of campaigning in inhospitable conditions, embarked on HMT “Salamis” on 1 February 1918 and returned to India. Twenty-six members of the Regiment were killed or died of wounds or disease during the campaign in East Africa. Capt. J. Nethersole, MC, was awarded a Bar to his Military Cross; Captains W. K, Fraser-Tytler and N. S. Bruce, RAMC attached 25th Cavalry (Frontier Force), the Military Cross. In addition six IDSMs and eleven Mentions in Despatches were awarded (including Brevet Lt.-Col. G. A. R. Watts and Major P. W. Burrowes: the tempy. Comd. and temp. 2nd-in-Comd. respectively). In East Africa t is known that 25th Cavalry took part in operations at Nahungo and Chingwea. This was followed by the unit’s pursuit of forces led by the redoubtable German commander, von Lettow-Vorbeck, to the Portuguese African border The London Gazette of 15 November 1918, carried the announcement of the King’s approval of promotions to the IARO, including E. H. Sayres (Lieutenant, 5 April 1918) and several other officers. At this stage, Lieut. Sayres had been transferred to the Infantry, namely 1/56th Punjabi Rifles (Frontier Force). The thirty-year old Sayres, however, was released from the IARO in July 1919, and returned to his employer, Carritt Moran & Co., by now situated at 9, Mission Row, Calcutta In 1921, perhaps on furlough, Edward (“Freddie”) Sayres, together with his brother Capt. Alexander (“Sandy”) Sayres, both former “temporary gentlemen” and ex-cavalry officers, took passage from Bombay to London. The London Gazette of 1 September 1922, belatedly published the King’s approval of resignations from the IARO. This included Lieutenant E. H. Sayres, who resigned with effect from 1 May 1922 and was permitted to retain the rank of Lieutenant. He continued his association with the Calcutta Light Horse, and subsequently qualified for the Volunteer Long Service Medal GVR (18 years’ service, war service counting double). This appeared in India Army Order № 789, dated 5 December 1928, ‘Approved by his Excellency the Commander-in-Chief in India. The Vol LS medal to Sayres was one of only 37 awarded to the Calcutta Light Horse, AFI “Tea taster” Edward Sayres was clearly also a “man of the Turf” and had a long-term association with the Royal Calcutta Turf Club. Established in 1847 as the Calcutta Turf Club, it regulated all matters concerning racing and protecting the interests of the Turf in Calcutta (and later throughout most of India). Elections to the Club were by ballot, a committee of five being appointed to manage the affairs of the Club, with five Stewards to supervise the races. His association with the RCTC culminated in the years 1944 and 1945, with his holding office as a Steward of the Turf Club, being one of five notable personages. It seems likely that Sayres – at about the age of sixty – retired to Jersey after Indian Independence in 1947. However the Royal Calcutta Turf Club continued to thrive in his absence, and does so to this day – under exactly the same name Edward Hamilton “Freddie” Sayres was married to Jessie Clara Sayres, née Alderman, but they had no children. Seven years after Indian Independence, it is known that Edward Sayres purchased land on Jersey from a certain T. W. Wright. This was on 6 March 1954 All 3 x medals mounted in the swing-style. The reverse of the mounting bar retaining the original long hinged pin and clasp fittings Sold together with some soft-copy research that will be forwarded to the buyer by email attachment Silver medals toned Condition: GVF

A Cameronian Old Sweat's Great War campaign and long service group of 4: Acting Company Sergeant Major William George Hall, 1st Battalion Cameronians (Scottish Rifles) - 1914 Star. With original clasp '5th Aug-22nd Nov.1914 (4883 Sjt. W. Hall. 1/Sco:Rif.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (**** A.W.Cl.2. W.G. Hall. Sco Rif.) - Interallied Victory Medal (**83 A.W.Cl.2. W.G. Hall. Sco R*f.) - Military LS&GC Medal. GV 1st issue (4883 Sjt: W.G. Hall. Sco: Rif.) Note: * denotes a digit or letter worn through contact wear and illegible on the BWM & Interallied Victory Medals only Important: The recipients servioce papers show that he first entered theatre of war France on 14 August 1914 William George Hall a native of the parish of St.Georges, London, Middlesex, England, circa 1873. He was aged 20 years and 9 months when he attested for service with the Regular Army and a career with the Cameronians (Scottish Rifles) at London, on 12 March 1894. At the time of his enlistment he described himself as having been a 'Printer' by 'Trade'. He was however no stranger to military service as he cited prior volunteer service with the 1st Volunteer Battalion Royal Fusiliers. William went on to rack up an impressive continuous service of 22 years with the Cameronians, most of which was spent overseas on garrison duty in the Empire and on active service during the Great War, as under; - Home: 12 Mar 1893 - 29 Nov 1894 - India: 20 Nov 1894 - 26 Oct 1906 - Home: 27 Oct 1906 - 13 Aug 1914 - France: 14 Aug 1914 - 31 Jul 1915 - Home: 01 Aug 1915 - 11 Mar 1916 He was never reduced in rank throughout his long regimental career, and his final rank as a commissioned Warrant Officer was Acting Company Sergeant Major of 1st Battalion Cameronians (Scottish Rifles) The details above were extrapolated from the recipients extant service papers, which are accessible at a popular on-line research website Condition: Contact marks & polished GF

A campaign and 'Rhodesia Independence' medal group of 3: Bombardier Thomas Harkins, 32nd Guided Weapons Regiment, Royal Artillery - GSM 1962. With clasp 'Northern Ireland' (24294252 Gnr. T. Harkins RA.) - Rhodesia Medal 1980 (24294252 L. Bdr. T Harkins R.A.) - Zimbabwe: Independence Medal 1980. Officially numbered (26851) Note: Sold together with; - Buckingham Palace restricted permission to accept & wear the Zimbabwe medal - Official named card box of issue for the Rhodesia Medal - Official named / identifed photograph of Harkins in Rhodesia - Army Form B 200 (ADP) 'Soldiers Record of Service' Important: An estimated 85 x Rhodesia Medals were awarded to 'All-Ranks' of the Royal Artillery, for their deployment to Rhodesia in 190 during Operation Agila - of which 5 x officers and 29 x soldiers of 32nd Guided Weapons Regiment, Royal Artillery, including Lance Bomardier Harkins were awarded medals Lance-Bombardier Thomas Harkins, was a native of West Lothian, Scotland, where he was born on 1 May 1954. He enlisted in the British Army, and service with the Royal Artillery on 13 June 1972. In total he served 9 years with 'The Colours', taking his final discharge on 12 June 1981. During his service Harkins served multiple tours ( x 4) in Northern Ireland, the first of which was between 2 May 1973 to 4 September 1973 - his General Service Medal with clasp being issued to him on 19 February 1976. Harkins also served in Belize on two tours, in 1977 and again in 1979. Lance-Bomardier Harkins deployed to Rhodesia, as a member fo the British Military Advisory Team, between 23 December 1979 to 10 March 1980 The medals mounted for display attached to a dark felt board Sold with a quantity of copied research Condition: EF

A campaign and double long service medal group of 3: Sergeant W. Edwards, Prince Wales Own, late Army Cadet Force and East Yorkshire Regiment - GSM 1918. EIIR issue with clasp \'Malaya\' (22634457 Pte. W. Edwards, E. Yorks.) - Efficiency Medal. EIIR issue with Second Award Bar: (22634457 Sgt. W. Edwards, P.W.O.) - Cadet Forces Long Service Medal. EIIR Iusse (W. Edwards, A.C.F.) The group mounted in the court-style. The mounting brooch bar retaining the original long hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: The silver medals toned, about GVF

A campaign and efficient service group of 4: Warrant Officer II, C.S. Rogers Royal Artillery - Defence Medal - War Medal - General Service Medal 1918. EIIR issue \'Malaya\' (846421 W.O.Cl.2. C.S. Rogers. R.A.) - Efficiency Medal. GVI type I \'Territorial\' & extra bar (846421 B.Q.M. Sjt C.S. Rogers R.A.) Condition: GVF

A campaign and long group of 3: Squadron Quarter Master Sergeant William Nolan O\'Donnell, Army Pay Corps late 1st Battalion Royal Irish Fusiliers - Egypt Medal 1882. Reverse dated 1882 no clasp (1476 Pay Mr Sergt W.N. O\'Donnell, 1/R.I. Fus) - Military LS&GC Medal. Victorian issue (62 S:Q.M:Sgt: W.N. O\'Donnell. A:P:C.) - Egypt: Khedives Egypt Star 1882 Note: The naming on the Egypt medal has customary wear at 3\' & 9\' O\'clock over \'Mr\' in rank and \'ell\' of surname William Nolan O\'Donnell a native oif Kilkenny, Ireland, was aged 24 years and a \'Ships Steward\' when he enlisted for service with the British Army at Liverpool, England, on 30 March 1878. Subsequently he served a total of 21 years and 5 days with the colours, during that time he served with the 1st Battalion Royal Irish Fusiliers for just over 14 and a half years until 15 November 1892 on which latter date he transferred to the Military Staff Clerks, and finally to the Army Pay Corps on 1 April 1893. William Nolan served more than 9 years overseas as under; - Egypt: 8 Aug 1882-8 Nov 1892 (1st Bn Royal Irish Fusiliers) - India: 12 Sep 1883-14 Nov 1892 (1st Bn Royal Irish Fusiliers) His final discharge from the British Army on 3 April 1899 at Fermoy, Ireland. At the time of his discharge he was in possession of a First Class Certificate in Education plus 3 medals, vide Egypt Medal, Long Service and Good Conduct Medal and the Khedival Star for 1882; his conduct and character were described as \'Exemplary\' and he 45 years of age. His intended place of residence was given as 183 Barrackton, Cork City, Ireland, where he would live with his wife nee Jane Cronin whom he had married at Cork on 1 July 1879, and with whom raised a large family of seven children A large set of the recipients service papers confirming all of the above details will be forwarded to the buyer by email file attachment Condition: Egypt with loose suspender, pitting and edge wear hence the LSGC better thus about GF-VF

A campaign and long service group of 3: Leading Aircraftman J.W. Guildford, Air Auxiliary Air Force - Defence Medal - War Medal - Air Efficiency Award. GVI first issue (855052 L.A.C. J.W. Guildford. A.A.F.) The Air Efficiency Award is confirmed as having been authorised for award on 30 September 1948 Medals all fitted with the original ribands as issued Condition: GVF

A campaign and long service group of 3: Sergeant A.F.H. Bayliss, Royal Air Force - GSM 1918. EIIR with clasp \'Malaya\' (1920014 Jnr.Tech. A.F.H. Bayliss. R.A.F.) - AGS Medal 1902. With clasp \'Kenya\' (1920014 Cpl. A.F.H. Bayliss. R.A.F.) - Royal Air Force LS&GC Medal. EIIR issue (S1920014 Sgt. A.F.H. Bayliss. R.A.F.) Primarily an army and policing action, the award of the Africa General Service Medal for service during the \'Mau Mau\' rebellion is a fairly uncommon issue when awarded to the Royal Air Force The recipients unique RAF service number denotes an enlistment as a Boy Entrant sometime between May 1947 - September 1951 Condition: VF

A campaign and long service group of 3: Sergeant B. Ingham, Royal Electrical & Mechanical Engineers - GSM 1962. With clasp 'Northern Ireland' (24100104 L/Cpl B. Ingham REME.) - United Nations Service Medal. 'UNCYP' for Cyprus - Military LS&GC. EIIR issue with bar 'Regular Army' (24100104 Sgt B Ingham REME) Note: The United Nations medal is a good solid struck contemporary piece from the 1970's The medals mounted in the swing-style, presumably 'as-worn' by the recipient. The mounting bar retaining the hinged pin fitting Condition: The silver medals dark toned. VF

A campaign and long service group of 3: Staff Sergeant J.M. Jackson, Royal Army Pay Corps - United Nations Service Medal, With clasp 'Korea' - GSM 1918. EIIR issue with clasp 'Malaya' (22660731 Sgt. K. Jackson. R.A.P.C.) - Military LS&GC. EIIR issue 'Regular Army' bar (22660731 Sgt. M.J. Jackson. R.A.P.C.) Note: Likely clerical error basis forename initials on the silver medals, but no corrections, and both properly officially impressed as issued The group mounted in the 'swing-style- and 'as-worn'. Medals suspended from contemporary ribands and the mounting brooch retaining the original long hinged pin and clasp fitting Condition: GVF

A campaign and long service group of 4: Staff Sergeant T.A. Hearne, Royal Army Pay Corps - Defence Medal - War Medal - GSM 1918. EIIR issue with clasp 'Malaya' (22287458 Sgt. T.A. Hearne, R.A.P.C.) - Military LS&GC Medal. EIIR & 'Regular Army' bar (22287458 S.Sgt. T.A. Hearne, RAPC.) The group mounted in the 'swing-style- and 'as-worn'. Medals suspended from contemporary ribands and the mounting brooch retaining the original long hinged pin and casp fitting Condition: Medals laquered GVF

A campaign and long service group of 4: Warrant Officer I, F. Moreland, Royal Army Pay Corps - Defence Medal - War Medal - GSM 1918. 'Arabian Peninsula' (2164964 W.O. CL.1. F.Moreland. R.A.P.C.) - Military LS&GC. EIIR & bar 'Regular Army' (2164964 W.O. CL.1. F.Moreland. R.A.P.C.) Important: The recipients unique pre-1941 'Army Number' shows that he had originally enlisted and served with the Royal Engineers A scarce campaign clasp on the market to the Royal Army Pay Corps The group mounted 'swing-style' suspended from contemporary ribands on a pin-back brooch, and presumably 'as-worn' by the recipient Condition: GVF

A campaign and long service group of 5: Sergeant A. W. F. Stewart, 1st Battalion King?s Shropshire Light Infantry - War Medal 1939-45 - Korea Medal 1950-53 (14869377 C. Sjt., K.S.L.I.) - United Nations: Service Medal with clasp 'Korea' - AGS Medal 1902. EIIR issue with clasp 'Kenya' (14869377 Sgt., K.S.L.I.) - Military LS&GC Medal. EIIR issue & 'Regular Army' bar (14869377 Sgt., KSLI.) Note: The AGSM only with official corrections to some of the initials and forename 1st Battalion Kings Shropshire Light Infantry carried the below two battle honours for their services during the Korean War; - Kowang San - Korea 1951-53 Together with 1/K.O.S.B., those regiments had the distinction in the British Army of having served for the longest period of time in theatre during the Korean War The group mounted in the swing-style and as-worn by the recipient. The medals suspended from contemporary silk ribands, with the mounting brooch bar retaining the original long hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: VF

A campaign and long service group of 7 to a Welsh born British Officer of Scandanavian descent: Captain (Honorary Major) Frank Bergelin, Royal Signals, late 1st Indian Divisional Signals - IGS 1936. Clasp 'NWF 1936-37' (2323567 Sgln. F. Bergelin. R.Signals.) - 1939-45 Star - France & Germany Star - Defence Medal - War Medal - GSM 1918. EIIR with clasp 'Malaya'(2323567 W.O.CL.2. F. Bergelin. R.Sigs.) - Military LS&GC. EIIR with 'Regular Army' bar (2323567 W.O.CL.2. F. Bergelin. R.Sigs.) Important: The IGS medal and clasp confirmed as issued per the respective medal roll (ref WO 100/98), wherein the recipient is shown as having qualified for the medal and clasp while serving with 1st Indian Divisional Signals - the medal roll compiled and signed at Rawalpindi, on 1 November 1938 Note: On 13 March 1976, Captain Bergelin (officer number 452898) resigned his commission on exceding the age limit, at which time he was restored to the honorary rank of Major (Q.M.) Important: A search of 'Ancestry' shows that both the Parents and Grandaparents of the recipient - all living in Cardiff, Wales in 1911 - are listed variously as being born in Sweden, and or Russian subjects from Finland. Frank Bergelin (the recipient) was born in Cardiff on 13 March 1915, and is recorded as having died in first quarter of 2001 in Wantage, Berkshire, England Sold together with some copied research pages from a genealogical website The medals are mounted in the loose style, quite possibly as worn by the recipient. The ribands being silk contemporary issues, and the mounting bar retaining the long hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: VF

A campaign and long service group of 9: Sergeant Albert Everitt, Kings Shropshire Light Infantry, late South Wales Borderers - British War Medal. Silver issue (44555 Pte A.E.Everitt.S.Wales.Bord) - Interallied Victory Medal (44555 Pte A.E.Everitt.S.Wales.Bord) - IGS Medal 1908. GV 2nd Type 'North West Frontier 30-31' (4027619 Sjt A E Everitt, K.S.L.I) - 1939-45 Star - Africa Star - Italy Star - Defence Medal - War Medal - Military LS&GC Medal. GVI 1st Type with 'Regular Army' bar (4027619 Sjt A.E. Everitt, K.S.L.I) Albert E. Everitt is confirmed form his Medal Index Card as having first served with the South Wales Borderers when he entered a theatre of war during the Great War. His MIC also confirms that he subsequently transferred to the Kings Shropshire Light Infantry during the course of the Great War A previous vendor reported that Sergeant Everitt served with the Royal Welsh Fusiliers during the Second World War Sold together with a a copy of recipients MIC and a named / identified group photograph captioned 'Families, 1st K.S.L.I., Kaldana, India, 1932, in which Sergeant Everitt, together with his wife, daughter and son are all identified The medals mounted in the 'swing-style' suspended from a brooch bar Condition: Great War pair GF others VF

A campaign and long service medal group of 3: Sergeant M. J. Gardner, Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers - GSM 1962. With clasp 'Northen Ireland' (23709524 Sgt. M. J. Gardner REME. ) - United Nations: Service Medal for UNCYP - Military LSGC Medal. EIIR 'Regular Army' bar (23709524 Sgt M J Gardner REME) Note: The UN Medal. fitted with it's original riband and mounting brooch pin, is a good quality strike / manufacture, with matt gilding, as issued prior to the 1980's, and not to be confused with the poorly made efforts produced and issued since then Sold together with the original official white card box of issue for the General Service Medal. This latter with official named lable bearing medal and recipients details Condition: EF

A campaign and long service medal group of 5: Sergeant George William Seaman 1st Battalion Devonshire Regiment - 1914 Star. No clasp (6601 L.Cpl G.W. Seaman. 1/Devon:R.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (6601 Sjt G.W. Seaman. Devon.R.) - Interallied Victory Medal (6601 Sjt G.W. Seaman. Devon.R.) - Defence Medal - Military LS&GC Medal. GV first issue (6601 Sjt G.W. Seaman. Devon.R.) Sold together with local bazaar ?Cast? gilding metal cap badge, with slider on reverse Note: All Great War medals confirmed as issued on the respective Medal Index Card (ref The National Archives) which shows that the recipient was also issued a dated clasp to the 1914 Star George William Seaman, was a native of Babbacombe, Torquay, Devonshire, England. He had been born at Finsbury, Middlesex, England, circa 1883. George enlisted in the 3rd (Militia) Battalion Devonshire Regiment on 21 February 1901. At the time of his enlistment he was employed as a ?Groom? and was residing at 19 Hairdown Terrace, Babbacombe, Torquay. George transferred to the ?Regular Army? on 4 April 1901, and service with a regular battalion of the Devonshire Regiment. At the time of the outbreak of the Great War, George ? by then a ?Reservist? - was recalled to the Colours. Holding the appointment of Lance Corporal, he first entered theatre of war ?France? on 20 September 1914. When George retired from the British Army he returned to Babbacombe, Torquay. England, and is recorded as having died there on 6 September 1963 Condition: The group mostly VF

A campaign and long service medal pair: Colour Sergeant George Ogilvie, 1st battalion Gordon Highlanders - IGS 1895. With clasp 'Relief of Chitral 1895' (1984 Sgt. G. Ogilvie 1st Bn Gord: Highrs) - Military Long Service & Good Conduct Medal. EDVII (1984 Clr: G. Ogilvie. Gordon Hdrs) Important: IGS medal and clasp confirmed as entitled in the respective medal roll (ref WO 100/78) George Ogilvie, a native of Dundee, Forfarshire, Scotland, was born there circa 1867. Prior to joining the British Army on 16 December 1885 - at ther age of 18 years and 1 month - he had been employed as a 'Mill-Worker' in Dundee. George subsequerntly served a long and distinguished military career with the Gordon Highlanders. By the time he took his final discharge on 30 June 1913, he had completed more 27 years and 127 days service with the Gordons, during which time he had served overseas in Malta, Ceylon and India, including active service on the North West Frontier of India in 1895. George appears to have been a model soldier, as at time of discharge his military conduct and character were descxribed as having been 'Exemplary' George Ogilvie did not serve in the South African War, and 'both' of his medals and clasps here offered are confirmed as his full entitlement in his respective service papers The recipients service papers (19 pages) in the WO97 file series are extant and available from The National Archives Condition: VF

A campaign and long service medal pair: Colour Sergeant George Ogilvie, 1st battalion Gordon Highlanders - IGS 1895. With clasp 'Relief of Chitral 1895' (1984 Sgt. G. Ogilvie 1st Bn Gord: Highrs) - Military Long Service & Good Conduct Medal. EDVII (1984 Clr: G. Ogilvie. Gordon Hdrs) Important: IGS medal and clasp confirmed as entitled in the respective medal roll (ref WO 100/78) George Ogilvie, a native of Dundee, Forfarshire, Scotland, was born there circa 1867. Prior to joining the British Army on 16 December 1885 - at ther age of 18 years and 1 month - he had been employed as a 'Mill-Worker' in Dundee. George subsequerntly served a long and distinguished military career with the Gordon Highlanders. By the time he took his final discharge on 30 June 1913, he had completed more 27 years and 127 days service with the Gordons, during which time he had served overseas in Malta, Ceylon and India, including active service on the North West Frontier of India in 1895. George appears to have been a model soldier, as at time of discharge his military conduct and character were descxribed as having been 'Exemplary' George Ogilvie did not serve in the South African War, and 'both' of his medals and clasps here offered are confirmed as his full entitlement in his respective service papers The recipients service papers (19 pages) in the WO97 file series are extant and available from The National Archives Condition: VF

A campaign and long service pair of medals: Driver Alfred Collins, Royal Horse Artillery, late 3rd Field Battery Royal Artillery - IGS 1895. 'Punjab Frontier 1897-98' 'Tirah 97-98' (315 Dvr A. Collins 3d Fd By. R.A.) - Military LS&GC Medal. GV first issue (315 Dvr: A. Collins. R.H.A.) Important: Both medals and all the clasps confirmed as entitled per the respective medal rolls and auhrities cited below; - Ref WO 100/85 for India General Service Medal 1895 - Ref Army Order 104 of 1912 for LS&GC Medal Alfred Collins, was a native of Arborfield, Reading, Berkshire, England, where he was born circa 1874. By trade he described himself as a 'Groom' and was 18 years and 4 months of age when he attested at Redhill, Surrey, England, on 1 November 1893, for service with the British Army being posted to the Royal Regiment of Artillery. Alfred subsequently served overseas in India for 9 years and 143 days between 10 September 1896 to 30 January 1906, during which time he experienced active campaign service on the North West Frontier of India. On his return to the United Kingdom in 1906, Alfred was transferred to the 'Royal Horse Artillery Riding Establishment', where he served the remainder of his military service. Alfred did not serve overseas during the Great War, and he took his final discharge form the British Army on 31 October 1915, by which time he had completed an impressive 22 years service The recipients service papers are extant and available from The National Archives Condition: About VF

A campaign and long service pair: Corporal D. J. Miles, Royal Air Force - GSM 1962. With clasp 'Malay Peninsula' (S 1944880 SAC. D.J. Miles. R.A.F.) - Royal Air Force LS&GC Medal. EIIR issue (Cpl D J Miles (S1944880) RAF) Note: The service number denotes that the recipient had entered the Royal Air Force as a Boy Entrant sometime after July 1954 Condition: GVF

A campaign and long service pair: Corporal Himlal Ghale, 1st Battalion 2nd Gurkha Rifles - General Service Medal 1962. With clasp 'Borneo' (21155522 Rfn Himlal Ghale, 1/2 GR) - Military LS&GC Medal. EIIR issue 'Regular Army' (21155522 Cpl Himlal Ghale, 2 GR) The pair mounted court-style for display Condition: VF

A campaign and long service pair: Sergeant C.H. Lymburn, Royal Air Force - GSM 1962. 'South Arabia' (K 1925719 Sgt. C.H. Lymburn. R.A.F.) - RAF LS&GC Medal. EIIR issue (K 1925719 Sgt. C.H. Lymburn. R.A.F.) The recipients unique RAF service number denotes an enlistment as a direct Boy Entrant sometime between September 1951 and July 1954 The medals mounted in the swing-style and as-worn by the recipient. The mounting brooch retaining the long hinged pin and casp fitting Condition: VF

A campaign and long service pair: Sergeant G.T. Diamond, Royal Marines - GSM1962. With clasp 'Northern Ireland' (RM20741 G.T. Diamond Cpl RM) - Naval LS&GC Medal. EIIR issue (PO20741V Sgt. G T Diamond RM) Condition: GVF

A campaign and long service pair: Warrant Officer II, J. Shearer, Royal Army Pay Corps - GSM 1962. 'South Arabia' 'Malay Peninsula' (14190511 W.O. Cl.2. J. Shearer. RAPC.) - Military LS&GC Medal. EIIR issue 'Regular Army' (14190511 S.Sgt J. Shearer. RAPC.) The clasps on the GSM attached by the customary rod as issued Condition: GVF

A campaign and long service service group of 4: Senior Staff Instructor T. Lawler Army Physical Training Corps late Green Howards - Defence Medal - War Medal - GSM 1918. EIIR with clasp 'Malaya' (4397002 S.S.I. T. Lawler. A.P.T.C.) - Military LS&GC Medal. EIIR issue 'Regular Army' bar (4397002 S.Sgt. T. Lawler. A.P.T.C.) Important: A scarce group on the market named to this unit, in particular with a campaign medal named to the rank of 'Senior Staff Instructor' The recipients unique Army Number shows that he had originally enlisted in the 'Green Howards' sometime prior to 1942 The group mounted in the swing-style and as-worn by the recipient. The mounting bar retaining the long hinged pin and casp fitting Condition: VF

A campaign pair: Trooper B.T.P. McGillivray, 11th Hussars - GSM 1918. EIIR with clasp 'Malaya' (22541130 Tpr. B.T.P. McGillivray. 11 H) - United Nations Service Medal for Cyprus 'UNFICYP' The United Nations Medal is a finely struck piece contemporary to the era when the 11th Hussars (a.k.a. The Cherrypickers) served in Cyprus Condition: The GSM with single edge bruise otherwise VF

A campaign service pair: Corporal J. Cockburn, 1st Battalion Black Watch (Royal Highland Regiment) - United Nations: Service Medal with riband for UNFICYP - Cyprus - General Service Medal 1962. Clasp 'Northern Ireland' (23863661 Cpl. J. Cockburn BW.) Note: The UN medal is an original contemporary issue to the period, distinctive by the superior quality strike and metal compared to the modern-day issueD UN medals The 1st Black Watch served in Cyprus on United Nations 'Peacekeeping' duty in the period 1966-67 The medals mounted in the swing-style and as-worn by the recipient. The mounting bar retaining the original long hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: The GSM dark toned GVF

A campaign, commemorative and long service medal group of 4: Sergeant Archibald Livingstone, 8th Battalion Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders - 1914-15 Star (1799. L-Cpl. A. Livingstone, A. & S. Highrs.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (1799 Sjt. A. Livingston, A. & S. Highrs.) - Interallied Victory Medal (1799 Sjt. A. Livingston, A. & S. Highrs.) - TFEM. GV issue (53 Pte. A. Livingstone. 8/A. & S. Hdrs) Important: Sergeant Archibald Livingstone, 8th Battalion Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders is confirmed as having been twice ?Wounded-in-Action? during the Great War. Firstly he was wounded by shrapnel from a ?High Explosive Shell? to the left thigh, on 30 June 1915; secondly he was wounded in France ?Gunshot and Shrapnel Wounds? (or G.S.W.) in France on 20 September 1917, on which date he was wounded in the thigh, chest and hand Note: T.F.E.M. confirmed awarded per Army Order 9 of 1 January 1912. The Great War campaign medals verified per the respective campaign medal rolls (ref WO 329/2812, for the 1914-15 Star, & WO 329/1698, for the BWM/Victory medals). The rolls being compiled and signed at Perth, Scotland, respectively on 3 November 1919, and 22 September 1920, wherein it is shown that Sergeant Archibald Livingstone, 8th Battalion Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders, first entered theatre of war 'France' on 1 May 1915 Archibald Livingstone, was a native of Strathfillan, Perthshire, Scotland, where he was born circa 1884. Archibald?s service papers show that when he enlisted for the ?Duration of the War? with the Territorial Force, at Dunoon, on 6 August 1914, he was by ?Trade? a Butler in the service of Miss Campbell of Blytheswood, and in addition cited previous service as a volunteer soldier in the Territorial Force. When he enlisted in 1914, Archibald, then 30 years of age, was married to his wife Janet Livingstone, and they lived with their two daughters at ?Tigherchar? Loch Awe, by Dalmally, Argyllshire, Scotland With regards to his overseas service during the Great War, Archibald served in France and Flanders as under; - 01 May 1915 ? 06 July 1915 - 30 October 1915 ? 03 May 1916 - 04 December 1916 ? 22 September 1917 Sergeant Livingstone took his discharge from the British Army when he was disembodied on 24 February 1919 The medals mounted in the court-style for display Sold together with the original certificate of discharge and photocopied Medal Index Cards Condition: Mostly about GVF

A campaign, commemorative and long service medal group of 5: Private John Cunningham 7th Battalion Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders - 1914-15 Star (1445. Pte J. Cunningham. A. & S. Highrs.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (1445. Pte J. Cunningham. A. & S. H.) - Interallied Victory Medal (1445. Pte J. Cunningham. A. & S. H.) - Jubilee Medal 1935 - Efficiency Medal. GV (2971951 Pte. J. Cunningham. 7-A. & S. H.) Note: The Great War campaign medals and Jubilee medals all verified as entitled per the respective campaign & jubilee medal rolls, (ref WO 329/2812, for the 1914-15 Star, & WO 329/1697, for the BWM/Victory medals). The rolls being compiled and signed at Perth, Scotland, respectively on 28 November 1919, and 20 August 1920, wherein it is shown that Private John Cunningham, 7th Battalion Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders, first entered theatre of war 'France' on 15 December 1914, and took his initial discharge from the British Army on 19 March 1917 The medals mounted in the court-style for display Sold together with photocopied Medal Index Card Condition: Mostly about VF

A Canadian 'Tunneller's' MM and bar group of 4: Private Angus MacSwain, M.M.*,42nd Canadian Infantry (Black Watch of Canada) attached 2nd Tunnelling Company, Canadian Engineers, Canadian Expeditionary Force - Military Medal GV. With 'Bar' (4188383 Pte A. McSwain. 42/Can:Inf:) - 1914-15 Star (418383 Pte A. Macswain. 42/Can:Inf:) - British War Medal. Silver issue (418383 Pte A. Mac Swain. 42-Can. Inf.) - Interallied Victory Medal (418383 Pte A. Mac Swain. 42-Can. Inf.) Note: Medals all officially impressed exactly as above, the MM with an additional '8' in number - as erroneously gazetted with no correction The first MM was gazetted on 16 August 1917, and the bar on 17 September 1917 - in the latter gazette he is shown as Sapper attached to 42/CEF He served with 2nd Tunnelling Company Canadian Engineers and he is shown in the Tunnellers War diary (mentioned by name) as winning e MM for specific gallantry at feature TOR TOP (tunnell network) on 21 June 1917 on which date; Quote, Tor Top 21/6/1917 2.AM. Several infantry Officers and men were gassed by a shell in dug-outs off G.Subway; they were brought out by some our sappers and revived Unquote He was later Wounded by GSW (shell shrapnel) in the face, on 4 August 1917 - after medical treatment in France and England he never returned to the Western Front and was discharged as a consequence of his wounds Angus hailed from Edinburgh, and prior to the Great War had served in RAMC Militia, and Royal Navy before migrating to Canada Condition: About GVF

A Canadian - Fighting Irish - Twice Wounded - Great War Fatal Casualty medal pair: Private James Edmund McCullough, 78th Canadian Infantry Battalion (Winnipeg Grenadiers) - British War Medal (234236 Pte. J. E. Mc Cullough. 78-Can. Inf.) - Interallied Victory Medal (234236 Pte. J. E. Mc Cullough. 78-Can. Inf.) Important: Private James Edmund McCullough, who was twice 'Wounded-in-Action' is confirmed having 'Died-of Wounds' on 29 November 1918 James Edmund McCullough, son of James McCullough (migrated to California, USA) & McCullough, was a native of Armagh, County Armagh, Northern Ireland, where he was born on, 1 February 1884. James migrated to Canada in the years preceding the Great War, and worked the land as a farmer in, Basswood, Manitoba. James attested for the Canadian Expeditionary Force, at Minnadosa, Manitoba, on 10 March 1916, on which date he was posted to the 203rd Battalion CEF. On, 24 October 1916, he embarked at Halifax, aboard the S.S. Grampian, bound for overseas service in Europe. James disembarked at Liverpool, England on, 5 November 1916. James McCullough was transferred to the 78th Infantry (Manitoba Regiment) of the Canadian Expeditionary Force, on, 22 December 1916. He first entered France on, 23 December 1916. At Arras, on 1 April 1917, he was 'Wounded-in-Action' with severe 'Gunshot & Shrapnel Wounds', or GSW, to his 'Right Shoulder', and admitted to the British Red Cross Hospital a,t Etaples on 4 April 1917. By 17 April 1917, James had been evacuated to the United Kingdom, where at, Glasgow, Scotland, he received medical treatment. He was discharged from hospital on 15 May 1917, and on 24 September 1917, was returned to France, for a second period of active servIce on the Western Front. James was wounded for a second time on, 24 August 1918 - when he was hit by a 'Bomb' with GSW to his 'Left Upper Arm'. James was again evacuated to England for medica treatment. However, this time his wounds were so debilitating, that he never recovered from his wounds and, on, 29 November 1918, he is recorded as having died at, Bristol, England. His widowed mother, who lived at, 48 Boaler Street, Liverpool, was subsequently presented with a silver Memorial Cross, together with the Great War campaign medals earned by her dead son. The body of James Edmund McCullough, was laid to rest near his mother, and was buried at Liverpool (West Derby) Cemetery, Liverpool, Lancashire, England, where his life and service is commemorated by a memorial headstone maintained by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission The 78th Battalion (Winnipeg Grenadiers), Canadian Expeditionary Force: The 78th Battalion was authorized on 10 July 1915 and embarked for Great Britain on 20 May 1916. It disembarked in France on 13 August 1916, where it fought as part of the 12th Brigade, 4th Canadian Division in France and Flanders until the armistice. The battalion was disbanded on 15 September 1920. During its service in France, 2 x officers of the 78th were awarded the Victoria Cross, viz: Lt. James Edward Tait was posthumously awarded the Victoria Cross for his actions on 9 August 1918 during the Battle of Amiens and Lt. Samuel Lewis Honey was posthumously awarded the Victoria Cross for his actions on 27 September 1918 during operations in the vicinity of Bourlon Wood. He had previously been awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal and the Military Medal. The 78th Battalion was awarded the following battle honours: - Somme, 1916 - Ancre Heights - Ancre, 1916 - Arras, 1917, '18 - Vimy, 1917 - Ypres 1917 - Passchendaele - Amiens - Scarpe, 1918 - Drocourt-Quéant - Hindenburg Line - Canal du Nord - Valenciennes - Sambre - France and Flanders, 1916-18 The recipients service papers are extant and accessible at The National Archives of Canada Condition: GVF

A Canadian Expeditionary Force campaign group of 3:Acting Lance Corporal Elder, 19th Canadian Infantry - 1914-15 Star (55608 Pte F. Elder. 19/Can: Inf) - British War Medal. Silver issue (55608 A L.Cpl. F. Elder. 19/Can.Inf.) - Interallied Victory Medal (55608 A L.Cpl. F. Elder. 19/Can.Inf.) Frank Elder a native of Govan, Scotland, was born on 17 August 1892. By trade a 'Ships Driller', Frank had migrated to Canada sometime prior to the outbreak of the Great War. He is confirmed as having attested for service with the Canadian Expeditionary Force at Toronto on 10 November 1914 Sold together with copies of his C.E.F. attestation papers confirming above details - these to be forwarded to the buyer by email attachment Condition: GVF

A Canadian Machine Gunner\'s Military Medal Great War medal group of 4: Sergeant Patrick Harold Counahan, 2nd Battalion Canadian Machine Gun Corps, late \"D\" Coy 20th Battalion (Central Ontario), Canadian Expeditionary Force & \"E\" Coy 12th York Rangers - Military Medal, GV first type (57815 Sjt P. H. Counahan. 2/Can: M.G.C.) - 1914-15 Star (57815 Pte P. H. Counahan. 20/Can:Inf:) - British War Medal. Silver issue (57815 Pte P. H. Counahan. 20/Can:Inf:) - Interallied Victory Medal (57815 Pte P. H. Counahan. 20/Can:Inf:) Military Medal: An award for \'France\' for gallantry during \'Canada\'s 100 Days\' campaign. The Battalion War Diary for the 2nd Canadian Machine Gun Corps, shows the award under recommendation date of 19 September 1918 - the award being included under Corps Order of 28 September 1918, and subsequently published in the London Gazette issue of 11 February 1919 Canada\'s 100 Days: During this time, the Canadian Corps fought as part of the British Fourth Army in the Battle of Amiens, then as part of the British First Army in the Second Battle of the Somme, Battle of the Scarpe, Battle of the Canal du Nord, Battle of Cambrai, Battle of the Selle, Battle of Valenciennes and finally at Mons, on the final day of combat before the Armistice of 11 November 1918. In terms of numbers, during those 96 days the Canadian Corps\' four over-strength or \"heavy\" divisions totalling roughly 100,000 men, engaged and defeated or put to flight elements of 47 German divisions, which represented one quarter of the German forces faced by the Allied Powers fighting on the Western Front. However, their successes came at a heavy cost; Canadians suffered 20% of their battle-sustained casualties of the war during the same period. The Canadian Corps suffered 45,835 casualties during this offensive Medals verification: All medals verified as entitled per the respective dates of service shown in the recipients \'Service Papers\' (held and accessible a the National Archives of Canada). Cut and paste below link into google search for the respective service file: - https://central.bac-lac.gc.ca/.item/?op=pdf&app=CEF&id=B2047-S052 Patrick Harold Counahan, the Canadian born son of Irish immigrants, Jeremiah \'Jerry\' Counahan (employed as a railway \'Brakeman\') and Hannah Counahan (nee Hill), was a native of Belleville, Ontario, Canada, where he was born on, 16 March 1893. At the time of the 1911 National Census for Canada, Patrick is recorded being employed as a railway \'Teamster. In 1911 he resided with his parents, 3 x siblings (2 x brothers & 1 sister), and a sister-in-law, at the family home located at, 153 Vine Street, Toronto. Patrick, already a serving pre-war \'Militiaman\' with the 12th York Rangers (which unit he had served in for 5 and a half years), voluntarily enlisted in the Canadian Expeditionary Force, at Toronto, Ontario, on, 12 November 1914, on which date he was posted to the 20th \'Overseas\' Battalion (Central Ontario), Canadian Expeditionary Force. He embarked for overseas service with his battalion, on, 15 May 1915, disembarking 9 x days later at destination England, on, 24 May 1915. Patrick entered theatre of war \'France\' on, 14 September 1915, when he disembarked at the French port of Boulogne. Patrick subsequently requested a transfer of unit, to join the Canadian Machine Gun Corps, being transferred to 4th Canadian Infantry Brigade, Machine Gun Company on, 25 December 1915. On 3 March 1918, Patrick joined the 2nd Battalion Canadian Machine Gun Corps. Promotions included: Corporal, 1 April 1918; Sergeant, 6 July 1918. Patrick returned to his native Canada, and took his discharge from the Canadian Army at Toronto, on, 25 May 1919. Patrick Harold Counahan is recorded as having died at, Toronto, Ontario, on, 30 September 1966 The reverse of the silk moire ribands partially soiled, having been removed from a contemporary glazed frame Condition: Silver medals toned GVF

A Canadian Officer Casualty ?World Wars? campaign medal group of 3: Lieutenant Harry Hampton Essex, Royal Canadian Army Service Corps late Canadian Machine Corps - 1914-15 Star (404331 Pte. H. H. Essex. 3-Can. Inf,) - British War Medal. Silver issue (Lieut. H.H. Essex.) - Interallied Victory Medal (Lieut. H.H. Essex.) Sold together with: - Set: Officers OSD cap and collar badges of the Canadian Machine Gun Corps Note: The cap badge with slider fitting attached to reverse, and the collars each fitted diagonally on reverse with 2 x copper lugs Important: The Commonwealth War Graves Commission commemorates Lieutenant Essex as having ?Died? on 12 April 1942, while on a transport ship en-route from England to Canada, and is now remembered with honour on the Halifax Memorial. Earlier, during the Great War Lieutenant Essex has been confirmed as being ?Wounded-in-Action? with ?Gunshot and Shrapnel Wounds?, or G.S.W., to his left arm, from a ?Machine Gun Bullet? while serving in France & Flanders on 8 August 1918 Harry Hampton Essex, the son of Robert H. Essex and his wife Margaret A. Essex, was born in Toronto, Ontario on 18 January 1896. A Clerk by occupation, he attested for the Canadian Overseas Expeditionary Force on 18 May 1915, being posted to the 35th Battalion Canadian Expeditionary Force. Harry served in succession with the following units of the Canadian Expeditionary Force during the Great War; 35th Battalion; 23rd Reserve Battalion; 3rd Battalion Canadian Machine Gun Corps; 1st Brigade Canadian Machine Gun Company; Canadian Machine Gun Corps Depot, Crowhere; 12th Reserve Battalion; 1st Battalion Canadian Machine Gun Corps; Canadian Machine Gun Corps Depot, Bedford. Harry was commissioned was commissioned on 24 February 1917 and served as a Lieutenant in the 1st Canadian Machine Gun Battalion. Lieutenant Essex was demobilised on 17 November 1919 During the Second World War, Harry Essex, then employed as a Postal Clerk, enlisted in the Canadian Army on 2 August 1942 subsequently serving as a Lieutenant in the 2nd Division Supply Column R.C.A.S.C.. Lieutenant Essex died of natural causes on board ship, on 12 April 1942 For his services in the Second World War, Lieutenant Essex would have qualified for a War Medal and a Canadian Voluntary Service Medal with ?Overseas? clasp, and quite possibly a Defence Medal pending on how long he had served overseas from Canada Sold together with some copied research NB: The medals as illustrated are shown mounted on a display board. As the board is too large, we will not be sending it (the insignia and medals will be removed and sent) unless a client is prepared to pay for the additional postage costs involved to have the board included Condition: EF

A Canadian Pipers campaign and long service group of 4: Private William Nesbit Macdonald, Canadian Army Medical Corps, late 48th Highlanders - 1914-15 Star (1033 Pte W. N Macdonald, Can A.M.C.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (1033 Pte W. N Macdonald, Can A.M.C.) - Interallied Victory Medal (1033 Pte W. N Macdonald, Can A.M.C.) - Colonial Auxiliary Forces Long Service Medal GV (Pte W.N. Macdonald, 48th Highrs) William Nesbit Macdonald was born in Dalmelington, Ayrshire, Scotland on 3 July 1883. After migrating to Canada, he worked as an \'Iron Moulder\'. He is confirmed as having attested for the C.E.F. at Toronto on 15 April 1915, and having prior served in the 48th Highlanders Sold together with an attributed portrait photograph (this with logo of a studio on 259 Yonge Street, Toronto) of the recipient in the full dress uniform of a Piper of the 48th Highlanders (the uniform insignia is all confirmed as being of 48th Highlanders pattern) Medals all mounted in the swing-style, and as-worn, The ribbons being silk weaves, albeit some now faded and frayed. The mounting bar still retaining the original long hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: Medals are VF-GVF

A Canadian \'Gunner Casualty\'s\' Great War medal pair: Driver George Stanley Cross, 40th Battery, Canadian Field Artillery - British War Medal. Silver issue (302157 Dvr. G.S. Cross. C.F.A.) - Interallied Victory Medal (302157 Dvr. G.S. Cross. C.F.A.) Important: Driver George Stanley Cross is confirmed being 'Wounded-in-Action' in France, on 13 November 1917, and being admitted to the 17th Casualty Clearing Station suffering from 'Shrapnel Wound' to the head George Stanley Cross, Canadian Field Artillery was born on August 10, 1890 in Hamilton, Ontario. He signed his Attestation Paper as a Driver (302157) with the 40th Battery, Canadian Field Artillery, on September 22, 1915 in Hamilton, at the age of 25, naming his next-of-kin as his mother, Aggie Cross of Hamilton, stating that he was with an Active Militia, that he was not married, that his religion was Wesleyan and that his trade was that of Clerk. He sailed from St. John, New Brunswick aboard the S.S. Metagama on February 5, 1916, arriving in England on the 14th and was posted to Bramshott. Driver Cross was with the 8th Brigade, Canadian Field Artillery when he was arrived in the French theatre on July 14, 1916. Ten months later, he was taken on strength of the 10th Brigade, Canadian Field Artillery on May 6, 1917 and was awarded one Good Conduct Badge on September 22, 1917. Driver Cross was admitted to No. 9 Canadian Field Ambulance on November 13, 1917, suffering from a gunshot would to his head. He was transferred to No. 1 Canadian General Hospital at Etaples on the 14th, where he would recuperate for the next six and half weeks, before being discharged from hospitalization on December 29th. Upon the ceasing of hostilities, he returned to England on February 20, 1919, sailing for Canada on March 19th after having been struck off strength of the Overseas Military Forces of Canada. Driver George Stanley Cross, 40th Battery, Canadian Field Artillery was discharged upon demobilization on March 30, 1919 at No. 2 District Depot in Hamilton, credited with having served in Canada, England and France. For his First World War service, he was awarded the British War Medal and the Victory Medal, and in addition received a Silver War Badge. the latter numbered 156178 Condition: GVF

A Canadian \'Posthumous\' \'Cagnicourt / Buissey Switch\' Military Medal & campaign medal group of 3: Private Hubert Peter Barker, 14th Battalion Canadian Expeditionary Force, att\'d 2nd Canadian Tunnelling Company, late 148th \"Overseas\" Bn C.E.F. - Military Medal. GV first type (841693 Pte H. P. Barker. 14/Quebec R.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (841693 Pte. H. P. Barker. 14-Can. Inf.) - Interallied Victory Medal (841693 Pte. H. P. Barker. 14-Can. Inf.) Attached 2nd Canadian Tunnelling Company: Private Barker is confirmed \'attached\' to 2nd Canadian Tunnelling Company 12 February - 6 August 1917 (recipients service papers refer). The unit as one of 3 x Canadian Tunneling Companies raised during the Great War. During his attachment, Hubert was deployed in the Tor Top, Armagh Wood and St Eloi are of operations on the Western Front, and took part in the preparations preceding, and was subsequently present throughout the Battle of Messines in June 1917. As part of the preparations for the Battle of Messines in June 1917, the 2nd Canadian Tunnelling Company began work on deep dugouts in the Ypres Salient. The Battle of Messines was a prelude to the much larger Third Battle of Ypres (31 July–10 November 1917). The underground building activities of the Royal Engineer units consisted of a series of deep mines dug by the British 171st, 175th, 250th, 1st Canadian, 3rd Canadian and 1st Australian Tunnelling companies to be fired at the start of the Battle of Messines (7–14 June 1917), while the British 183rd, 2nd Canadian and 2nd Australian Tunnelling companies built underground shelters in the Second Army area.The mines at Messines were detonated on 7 June 1917, creating 19 large craters Wounded & Poisoned by Gas Shell: Private Hubert Barker is confirmed \'Wounded-in-Action\' in France on, by a \'Gas Shell\', on, 21 September 1917 Died-of-Wounds: Private Hubert Peter Barker, 14th Battalion Canadian Expeditionary Force is confirmed as having \'Died-of-Wounds\' received in action in France, on, 27 September 1918 Military Medal: An award for \'France\' that was published \'Posthumously\' in the London Gazette issue of 11 February 1919 Bravery during the Battle of the Drocourt-Queant Line: In the location of the fighting at Cagnicourt / Buissy Switch, 2 September 1918, reference the regimental History of the \'Royal Montreal Regiment, 14th Battalion. C.E.F., 1914-25 (R. E. Fetherstonhaugh, 1927)\', the recipient is included in a list of 16 \'Other Ranks\' of the 14/CEF whose names were recommended to the Commanding Officer for \'Bravery\' 14/CEF \'Most Decorated Soldier\': Lieutenant George P. McKean, V.C., M.C., M.M., fought in his last action of the Great War at, Cagnicourt, France, on, 2 September 1918. While in charge of the battalion\'s \'Scouts\' and already the holder of the Victoria Cross and Military Medal, Lieutenant McKean was further decorated with the Military Cross for his conspicuous gallantry at Cagnicourt, during which action he and his tiny band of men \'liberated\' the remnants of the village of Cagnicourt. Quote (courtesy of Royal Montreal Regiment Foundation website, https://royalmontrealregiment.com/) On the morning of September 2nd 1918 at 0500 hours, the assault on the Drocourt-Quéant line was launched by the Canadian Corps. At 0800 hours of the same morning, a scouting party of the Royal Montreal Regiment led by Lieutenant McKean, arrived at the outskirts of the French town of Cagnicourt. Most of the assault had either been killed or wounded during the advance and McKean, himself injured by shrapnel in his right leg from a 5.9inch shell, was accompanied by the few remaining men of the regiment. The village was occupied by several hundred Germans, but for McKean, who had already been awarded the Military Medal and the Victoria Cross for previous actions, this mattered little. Indeed, with fewer than 10 men, he led the charge on the village, shooting surprised Germans and gesturing to non-existing units on either side of him. The Germans, believing they had been outflanked and outmanoeuvered, surrendered to McKean and his handful of men. As they came out of their reinforced positions, they were shocked to see that they had been captured by only a handful of Canadian soldiers. For his actions, McKean was awarded the Military Cross. Due to the injury he suffered to his leg, McKean would be removed from combat until the end of the war. Unquote. Medals verification: All medals verified as entitled per respective dates of service shown in the recipients \'Service Papers\' (held and accessible a the National Archives of Canada). Cut and paste below link into google search for the respective service file: https://central.bac-lac.gc.ca/.item/?op=pdf&app=CEF&id=B0432-S056 Hubert Peter Barker, son of Charles William Barker (a \'Farmer\' of English ethnicity) & Jane Barker (nee Cruise, of Irish ethnicity) was a native of, Dalesville, County Argentuil, Quebec Province, Canada, where he was born on, 25 November 1895. At the time of the 1911 National Census for Canada, Hubert was recorded as being employed as a \'Labourer\' (agricultural) residing at the family farm, together with 4 x siblings, comprising an elder brother and 3 x younger sisters. On 5 March 1916, and then described as a \'farmer\', Hubert enlisted in the Canadian Expeditionary Force, being posted to the 148th \"Overseas\" Battalion C.E.F.. On, 27 September 1916, Hubert embarked at Halifax, Nova Scotia, for overseas service with his battalion. After a voyage of just over 9 days, he disembarked at, Liverpool, England, on, 6 October 1916. On, 13 December 1916, he was posted to the 14th Battalion (Royal Montreal / Quebec Regiment), and first entered theatre of war \'France\' on, 14 December 1916. In September 1917, he was \'Wounded\' suffering from gas-poisoning after he had been \'Gassed\' by a gas-shell, being admitted to the, 6th Casualty Clearing Station, on, 21 September 1917. After recovery in England, from his \'Gassing\', Hubert was returned to his battalion in France, taking part in the fierce fighting on the Western Front, where during \'Canada\'s 100 Days\' campaign, he was mortally wounded on, 27 September 1918. his medical records showing that he was admitted to the 33rd Casualty Clearing Station on that date suffering from \'Gunshot & Shrapnel Wound\' to his left thigh, and having a compound fracture of the femur. Sadly at the time he was admitted to the 33rd Caualty Clearing Station, he was found to be already dead. The award of the Military Medal \'For Bravery in the Field\', at in 1918, was awarded posthumously, being published in the London Gazette on 11 February 1919. Hubert\'s MM and campaign medals were sent to his nominated next of kin, his sister, Miss Susie Barker, while the Memorial Plaque is recorded as being sent to his father (his mother had died in 1914). The life and supreme sacrifice of Private Hubert Peter Barker, is commemorated in perpetuity by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission at the Bucquoy Road Cemetery, Ficheux, France - a cemetery that contains the final resting places of many soldiers who died during the prolonged fighting near Arras 1916-1918 and where his body was laid to rest, and where his memorial flagstone is engraved with the post nominal letters \'M.M.\', with the epitaph inscription tendered by his sister Emily: Quote, Far, Far Away Like Bells at Evening Pealing, the Voice of Jesus Calls Unquote. The history, honours and traditions of the 14th Battalion Canadian Expeditionary Force are perpetuated by the Royal Montreal Regiment of the Canadian Army Each of the medals retaining their original silk \'moire\' ribands A choice grouping, the Interallied Victory Medal with pristine unblemished gilt finish as issued Condition: Silver medals toned EF

A Canadian \'Three Rivers\' man, Great War Maple Copse \'Battle of Mount Sorrel\' Killed-in-Action\' campaign medal group of 3: Private James Fotheringham 5th Canadian Mounted Rifles - 1914-15 Star (110172 Pte. J. Fotheringham, 5 C.M.R.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (110172 Pte. J. Fotheringham 5-C.M.R.) - Interallied Victory Medal (110172 Pte J. Fotheringham. 5-C.M.R.) Killed-in-Action: Private James Fotheringham 5th Canadian Mounted Rifles is confirmed \'Killed-in-Action\' at the Maple Copse position on, 2 June 1916, during the Battle of Mount Sorrel The body of James Fotheringham was never recovered from the battlefield, however is life and supreme sacrifice, is commemorated in perpetuity by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission on the Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, located in the region of Belgium. The Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial bears the names of more than 54,000 officers and men whose graves are not known. The memorial, designed by Sir Reginald Blomfield with sculpture by Sir William Reid-Dick, was unveiled by Lord Plumer on 24 July 1927 James Fotheringham, was the eldest son of John and Kate Fotheringham, of 36, Burn\'s Avenue, Buckhaven, Fife, Scotland (CWGC records refer) In his native Scotland, the Canadian\'s death was reported by the local Fife hometown newspaper \'The Leven Advertiser and Wemys Gazette\' issue of, 29 June 1916: Quote, MARKINCH CANADIAN KILLED - Mr John Fotheringham, Cadham Knowe, has just receive official intimation, of the death in action of his eldest son, Lance-Corpl. James Fotheringham 5th Canadian Mounted Rifles. Deceased, who was 25 years of age, was a popular young man in Markinch, prior to emigrating to Canada 5 ½ years ago. He served his apprenticeship as a clerk, in the Bleachfield office of Messrs Tullis, Russell. & Co., Markinch, and after going to Canada secured a responsible situation with an engineering firm in Three Rivers, Quebec. While in Markinch, Lance-Corporal Fotheringham was an enthusiastic member of the Territorials - the 7th Black Watch - and about a year ago he enlisted in the Canadian Mounted Rifles Unquote. Medals Verification: The recipient\'s medal entitlement to the 3 x Great War campaign medals is confirmed in his extant Canadian Expeditionary Force service papers (accessible on-line at the National Archives of Canada) James Fotheringham - a \'Foundry Inspector\' was a native of Burnt Island, Fife, Scotland, where he was born on, 18 May 1891. James, a former volunteer with the Black Watch (Territorial Force) attested for overseas war service with the Canadian Expeditionary Force, at Montreal, Canada, on, 14 June 1915. On enlistment he was posted to the 5th Canadian Mounted Rifles and given the regimental number No. 110172 (later renumbered No. 40172) See item code 24366 for the recipients companion cap badge of the 5th Canadian Mounted Rifles, that is separately being offered for sale Condition: EF

A Carnarvon man's South African War, Great War and Naval Long Service medal group of 5: Mechanician James Robert Diaper, Royal Navy late H.M.S. Monarch - Queens South Africa Medal. Silver no clasp (J. R. Diaper, Sto: H.M.S. Powerful) - 1914-15 Star (353530. J. R. Diaper, Mech., R.N.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (353530. J. R. Diaper, Mech. R.N.) - Interallied Victory Medal (353530. J. R. Diaper, Mech. R.N.) - Naval LS&GC Medal. GV first type (353530. J. R. Diaper, Mechn, H.M.S. Monarch.) Important: The campaign medals confirmed as entitled on the respective medal rolls as under; - QSA Medal (Ref ADM 171/53) - Sent to H.M.S. Boscawen 5 December 1901 - 1914-15 Trio (Ref ADM 171/100) - Naval LS&GC Medal (Ref ADM 171/91) James Robert Diaper was a native of Carnarvon, Caernarvonshire, Wales, where he was born on 12 August 1876. At the time of his Baptism on 2 June June 1878, his father - a professional soldier - is recorded as then being a Staff Sergeant serving with the Royal Caernarvonshire Rifles, and residing at 3 Hollywell Terrace, Llanbeblig The recipients service record is extant and held at The National Archives where it can be accessed on-line Condition: EF

A casualty pair to one of three brothers, all of whom were Killed-in-Action in 1915, serving with the same Highland regiment: Corporal Hugh Sinclair, 2nd Battalion Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders - 1914-15 Star (7937. L-Cpl. H. Sinclair, Cam'n Highrs.) - Interallied Victory Medal (7937 Cpl. H. Sinclair, Cam'n Highrs.) Note: Sold together with named card box lid for the 1914-15 Star Important: Corporal Hugh Sinclair was 'Killed-in-Action' in Flanders on 14 April 1915 Hugh Sinclair was born in Biggar, Lanarkshire, and was the middle of three brothers. Their father, Alexander, had served in the Cameron Highlanders as No. 1247 during the Nile Expedition, 1884-85, and with the Soudan Field Force, 1885-86. All three of his sons followed him into the regiment, with Alexander joining first, on 2 August 1906. Hugh, enlisted on 20 June 1907, whilst the youngest, Frank, joined as No. 9245 on 16 February 1912. On the outbreak of war, all three sons were serving in India with the 2nd Cameron Highlanders ? and all three landed in France with this battalion, in December 1914 At that time, their parents were living at 64 Dunard Street, Maryhill, Glasgow, with their father being ?the respected vice-President? of the Glasgow Branch of the Cameron Highlanders? Association. But, Mr and Mrs Sinclair were to lose ?their whole family of three sons at the front?, as described in the 79th News: Quote, ?The first to be killed was the youngest son, Private Frank Sinclair, who died from suffocation through the fall of the parapet of a trench on the 21st January [1915]. The eldest son, Sergeant Alexander Sinclair, was killed in action on the 5th February. Now news has reached home that the second son, Lance-Corporal Hugh Sinclair, has been killed in action at Ypres on the 14th April [1915]?? Unquote. The regimental journal went on to report the sudden death of Mr Alexander Sinclair, aged 53, on 23 June 1916. Two of his sons ? Sergeant Alexander and Corporal Hugh ? are commemorated on the Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, whilst Private Frank Sinclair is buried at Voormezeele, Belgium A most tragic pair of medals, to a member of a family that was destroyed by war Condition: Both medals virtually uncirculated EF

A casualty's Great War gallantry and campaign medal group of 4: Private James Pennycook, M.M., 11th Battalion Royal Scots, late 1st and 2nd Battalion?s Royal Scots Fusiliers - Military Medal. GV first type (51719 Pte J. Pennycook. 11/ R. Scots:) - 1914 Star. No clasp (5776 / Pte J. Pennycook. 1/R. SC: Fus.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (5776 Pte. J. Pennycook. R.S. Fus.) - Interallied Victory Medal (5776 Pte. J. Pennycook. R.S. Fus.) Note: The star has been gilded and all have been laquered Important: The award of the Military Medal was published in the London Gazette issue of 11 February, 1919, wherein it is shown that the recipient was a resident of ?Slateford? (a suburb of Edinburgh, Scotland). The LG date issue is known to be for gallantry awards made in respect of actions during the Battle of Amiens, circa August-September 1918 Wounded: James Pennycook is confirmed as having been twice ?Wounded-in-Action? in France and Flanders, while serving with the Royal Scots Fusiliers; Firstly, during June 1915 (The ?Scotsman ? newspaper of 12 July 1915 refers, under a list of casualties released by the War Office under date 25 June 1915; Secondly, around October 1917 (The ?Scotsman ? newspaper of 29 October 1917 refers), where he is shown as No 5776 ? but significantly with place of residence shown as ?Slateford? ? the same place shown in the London Gazette publication notice of his Military Medal James Pennycook was a native of Slateford, Edinburgh, Scotland. He is recorded on his Medal Index Card as having first entered theatre of war France, with 1st Battalion Royal Scots Fusiliers, on 8 September 1914. He later transferred to 2nd Battalion Royal Scots Fusiliers ? with same regimental number ? and is confirmed as having been twice ?Wounded in Action? (June 1915 & October 1917), and almost certainly as a result of his wounds received in action, was after recuperation transferred to the 11th Battalion Royal Scots (his local regiment), with which unit he was awarded a Military Medal for services during the Battle of Amiens in 1918, between 8 August to 3 September 1918 The group has been court-mounted for display. The reverse of the mounting bar retaining the original long hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: Laquered about EF

A casualty?s gallantry medal group of 5, for bravery at the ?Last-Stand? of 4th Grenadier Guards, at Vieux-Berquin during the German Spring Offensive, where 4/Grenadiers lost 90% all-ranks: Sergeant Thomas Richard Palethorpe, D.C.M., Grenadier Guards - Distinguished Conduct Medal. GV first type (7395 Sjt; T.R. Palethorpe. 4/G.Gds:) - 1914-15 Star (7395 Sjt T.R. Palethorpe. G.Gds:) - British War Medal. Silver issue (7395 Sjt T.R. Palethrope. G.Gds:) - Interallied Victory Medal (7395 Sjt T.R. Palethrope. G.Gds:) - Military LS&GC Medal. GV first issue (7395 Sjt: T.R. Palethorpe. G.Gds:) Note: Surname spelt ?Palethrope? on British War & Interallied Victory medals. Single letter ?P? overstruck in naming on D.C.M. Important: The D.C.M. published under special Army Order of 1920, per the London Gazette issue of 30 January 1920 - and the ?unique? award of the D.C.M. for the ?Last-Stand? action of the 4th Grenadiers at Vieux-Berquin Thomas Richard Palethorpe, the son of soldier, was a native of Farnham, near Aldershot, England, where he was born circa April 1884. Educated at the Duke of York?s Royal Military School, he followed his father?s example and attested for the British Army ? and service with the Grenadier Guards - at London on 23 April 1898. At the time of his enlistment he was only 14 years of age! Thomas Palethorpe was appointed Lance-Sergeant on 24 August 1914, and promoted to Sergeant on 13 January 1915. He embarked with the 4th Battalion Grenadier Guards for ?Overseas War Service? at Southampton, on 15 August 1915 ? and went on to serve with them on the Western Front in France and Flanders Sergeant Palethorpe was wounded in action on 25 September 1916 ? on which date, he was admitted to No. 15 Casualty Clearing Station at Hazebrouck with a ?Gunshot Wound?. As a consequence of his wound, he was evacuated to England, and remained there through to 4 February 1918 After his recovery in the United Kingdom, he was attached to 5th (Reserve) Battalion Grenadier Guards. In April 1917, he received his first medal, when he was awarded the Long Service and Good Conduct Medal. On 31 January 1918, he married Gladys Green at St. Gabriel?s Parish Church, Warwick Square, Pimlico. She was the widow Sergeant Green ? another 4th Grenadier ? who had been Palethorpe?s best friend, but who had died earlier in the war On 4 February 1918, Sergeant Palethorpe embarked at Southampton and arrived, the following day, at the Guards Division Base Dep?t at Harfleur. Within a week or so, he had re-joined the 4th Grenadier Guards, ?in the Field? Thomas Palethorpe was in No. 3 Company, of the 4th Grenadier Guards at Vieux-Berquin (south-west of Bailleul) when, on 12 April 1918, it was reached by the German advance.The War Diary of states; Quote, ?No. 3 Coy was in reserve, with its Right 300 yards N.E. of Gombert Farm and its Left on the road Verte Rue ? La Couronne. The Coy throughout the day, several times without orders and on the initiative of its officers, restored the situation on the Left of No. 2 Coy, owing to the troops on their Left, the KOYLI, retiring and leaving an exposed flank. Lieut. Nash, the Coy Commander, had his hand shot off by a direct hit from a whiz-bang at 1030 hours, the command of the Coy then falling upon Lieut. Thomas and 2/Lieut. Cox who, with Sergeant Palethorpe and two platoons, from 1230 hours until 1800 hours continually, by counter attack and by fire, helped the Left of No. 2 Coy. The initiative shown by the above was beyond praise. A great many Germans were killed. The line was readjusted during the night of the 12th and No. 3 Coy came up into the front line?? Unquote. On the following day, 13 April 1918, 4th Grenadier Guards, held off repeated German attacks for as long as possible, until overwhelmed and virtually destroyed. 3 Coy, to the right of 2 Coy, were cut-off and surrounded, with about 20 men seen to be captured by the Germans, the others being presumed killed. To the left of 3 Coy, were the remnants of 2 Coy under the command of Captain T.T. Pryce, M.C.*, which officer was awarded a posthumous Victoria Cross for his gallantry on that day; Quote, ?Capt. T.T. Pryce found himself surrounded with his men standing back to back firing steadily into the advancing German ranks. Down to 14 men, Capt. Pryce led his men in two final bayonet charges, his ammunition having run out. Pryce was killed in hand to hand combat and the remainder of his men either killed or overpowered and made prisoner? The Grenadier Guards? regimental history referring to the last-stand action of the 4th Grenadiers records; Quote, ?In all the glorious record of the Grenadiers there has been no story more splendid than this. Heaps of enemy dead were found in front of the British trenches. The battalion had suffered over 90% casualties.? Unquote. Indeed, the stand of the 4th Guards Brigade near Vieux-Berquin on 12-13 April 1918, part of the Battle of Hazebrouck, received a most notable mention in Haig?s despatch; Quote, ?The performance of all the troops engaged in this most gallant stand, especially that of the 4th Guards Brigade, on whose front of some 4,000 yards the heaviest attacks fell, is worthy of the highest praise. No more brilliant exploit has taken place since the opening of the enemy?s offensive, though gallant actions have been without number.? Unquote. Sergeant Palethorpe, was initially posted as ?Missing? on the 13 April 1918, and later was confirmed to be a Prisoner of War in Germany. His records note that he was held at Soltau in Lower Saxony ? a town on L?neburg Heath, lying between Hamburg and Hannover Following the Armistice, Thomas Palethorpe was released and reached the United Kingdom on 27 December 1918. On that day, he joined the strength of the 5th Battalion Grenadier Guards ? and he continued to serve until 16 May 1919, at which time he was discharged from the Army For his gallant conduct on the day of his capture ? and that of the other men of his battalion ? their gallantry did not go unrewarded. In the London Gazette of 30 January 1920, Thomas Palethorpe received the Distinguished Conduct Medal, under Army Order 193 of 1919 ? his, being a unique award to the 4th Grenadiers ? while another 12 x men of his battalion were decorated in the same army order with the award of the Military Medal for their gallantry at the ?Last-stand? Victoria Cross action at ?Vieux-Berquin? during the Battle of Hazebrouck After taking his discharge from the British Army, Thomas Palethorpe was employed as ?Doorkeeper? at the Bank of England in Threadneedle Street, London His Chelsea Pension records show that, in December 1946, he was living in Kingston-on-Thames. By November 1953, he was resident in Foots Cray ? a small town in South-East London, near Sidcup. The death of Thomas R. Palethorpe, age 70, was registered in Islington, London, sometime during second quarter of 1955 Sold with photocopied service papers and images of the recipient both in uniform and in later civilian life Condition: Claw tightened on D.C.M. otherwise mostly about V.F

A Cavalry Officer Casualty positively attributed 'Double Gallantry' pair of decorations, with 'Brevet' on parchment: Lieutenant Geatan Marie Albert Leon Charles Francois Thimus, Cavalry Officer, Belgian Army The pair of medals are; - Belgium: Order of Leopold. 5th Class 'Cheavlier'. French legend & silver 'A' Palm - Belgium: Cross of War 1914-1918. With Albert 'A' reverse & Bronze 'A' Palm emblem Note: Sold together with large official award certificate, this named and dated 1918, and including the 'Citation' Important: Both awards confirmed as awarded per Royal Decree of 23 July 1918, in respect of deeds of gallantry performed on 29 March 1918, the citation in French shown below; Quote, Brilliant officier, tres decide et trois courageux. L'est elance a la tete de ses hommes dans un poste occupe par l'ennemi ou il fut recu a coupes de grenade. A grace a son attitude energique, rerpris ce poste au mepris des plus grand dangers, poste dans cequel il fit de nombreux prisonniers. Na pas hesite ensuite a partir a l'attaque des deaux postes suivants portement defendus, parles Allemands et ce malgre des difficultes inouies que presentait le terrain. il fit egalement de nombreux prisonniers dans ces dernieres positions. Unquote. In summary - the awards were awarded to Geatan Thimus, Lieutenant of Cavalry, for gallantry on 29 March 1918. Described as a brilliant, decisive and courageous officer, he personally led his men on an attack against enemy positions during which he was 'Wounded' in the head by an exploding grenade. In spite of considerable obstacles and great danger he persevered in pressing the attack, his actions resulting in the capture of 2 enemy posts, and many enemy prisoners The Brevet parchment certificate folded and with only minor wear, comprising a single tiny edge tear and minor edge nicks, otherwise very good, and would be ideal for display purposes Condition: Medals EF

A cavalryman casualty?s South African War campaign medal pair: Pte E. Parton, 2nd Dragoons (Royal Scots Greys) - QSA Medal. Silver 'CC' 'OFS' Transvaal' (4742 Pte R. Parton. 2nd Dragoons.) - KSA Medal 1902. With 2 x dated clasps (4742 Pte R. Parton. 2nd Dragoons.) Both medals with forename initial ?R?, instead of ?E? ? naming exactly as issued Note: Both medals and all clasps confirmed as entitled per the respective medal rolls, reference WO 100/114 (QSA) compiled and signed in South Africa on 14 August 1901, and WO 100/302 (KSA) compiled and dated at Stellenbosch, South Africa, on 14 March 1903 Important: Pte E. Parton, 2nd Dragoons, is confirmed a shaving been ?Severely Wounded? in the action at Groenfontein on 30 December 1901 (reference ?The South African War Casualty Roll: The South African Field Force 11 Oct 1899 ? June 1902? (Publisher J.B. Hayward 7 Sons, London: 1982) At the action of Groenfontein, the Scots Greys suffered a total of 18 x casualties, including; 5 x ?Killed-in-Action?, 5 x ?Dangerously Wounded?; 5 x ?Severely Wounded? and 3 x ?Slightly Wounded?. The Dundee Evening Post issue of 4 January 1902, shows that Private Parton had been shot and severely wounded in both thighs Condition: Minor edge bruising otherwise VF

A Cavalryman's 1914 campaign and long service group of 4: Private William Henry Ashplant 16th Lancers - 1914 Star. This with original dated clasp & rossette (4579 Pte. W. H. Ashplant. 16/Lrs.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (L-4579 Pte. W. Ashplant. 16-Lrs.) - Interallied Victory Medal (L-4579 Pte. W. Ashplant. 16-Lrs.) - Imperial Service Medal. EIIR issue (William Henry Ashplant) Important: All medals, clasp and rosette confirmed as entitled / issued per Medal Index Card and London Gazette Note: The award of the Imperial Service Medal to William Henry Ashplant was published in the London Gazette of 1 March 1955 William Henry Ashplant was a native of Islington, London, England. Born circa 1895 at Brixton, he was the son of Wlliam and Sarah Ashplant. In the 1901 National Census of England and Wales, his father is shown as having been employed as a Police Constable in the Metropolitan Police Force. In 1901, the family lived at 42 Norfolk Road, Islington, London. The respective Medal Index Card of William Henry Ashplant shows that he qualified for a 1914 trio and clasp and that he first entered theatre of war 'France' on 26 August 1914. His dated clasp and roses (rosettes) being issued to him on 22 July 1920. Interestingly his 'Soldiers Bible' is annotated to show that he served ' Mons to Mons' and at 'Kemmel Hill'. In later life William was employed as a Technician II (A), in the London Telecommunications Region (it was in that capacity that he received the Imperial Service Medal in 1955). William Ashplant died at Islington, London in the third quarter of 1982 at the age of 87 years Sold together with below associated items; - Photograph of recipient in uniform of 16th Lancers - Queen Mary's 1914 Christmas Tin - Fragmentary Queen Mary's Christmas Card - Soldiers Bible with inscriptions - Original award bestowal letter from Central Chancery for the Imperial Service Medal - Case of issue for the Imperial Service Medal Condition: Medals GVF and better

A cavalryman's Great War campaign medal trio: Private John Collins, 3rd Dragoon Guards - 1914-15 Star (GS-5026 Pte. J. Collins, 3-D. Gds.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (GS-5026 Pte. J. Collins, 3-D. Gds.) - Interallied Victory Medal (GS-5026 Pte. J. Collins, 3-D. Gds.) Important: Reference the recipients respective Medal Index Crd, it is confirmed that Private John Collins, 3rd Dragoon Guards, first entered theatre of war France, on 11 August 1914 Condition: GVF

A Cavalryman's modern era 'Middle East' campaign medal pair: Corporal P. A. Wyre, 14th/20th Hussars - Gulf Medal. Clasp '16 Jan to 28 Feb 1991' (24704088 LCpl P A Wyre 14/20H) - General Service Medal 1962. Clasp 'Kuwait' (24704088 LCpl P A Wyre 14/20H) Note: Complete with the 2 x original named card boxes of issue for the above medals Corporal P. A. Wyre, was a 'Son of the Regiment' - his father having previously served before him with 14/20 Hussars. He served in the 14/20 Hussars from 2 April 1984 to 7 February 1992. His overseas service including multiple deployments to Germany; the Falkland Islands (this latter between June-September 1990; and on active service during 'Operation Granby' in the Arabian Gulf between December 1990-April 1991 It is thought that not more then a single Squadron of 14/20 Hussars subsequently qualified for the GSM with the clasp 'Kuwait', as implied in the below following letter written by Captain J C Cornish of 'The Kings Royal Hussars' on 9 August 2002, which gives some specific details about the recipients service and medals; Quote, "L/C Cpl Wyre served with the 14th/20th King's Hussars for 8 years. His father also served with the regiment. His fathers nickname was "Pop" so inevitably his son was called "Young Pop". I was his Sergeant Major from 1988-1989 and he was a good man. Unfortunately I have no photographs of him. The issue of 2 medals for The Gulf War was not unusual though I do not think that there were many that had both, I may be wrong. Young Wyre served with A Squadron during the War earning his Gulf Medal. He then stayed behind with D Squadron for a month when the rest of the Regiment returned to Germany. Those that stayed behind in the desert after the War received the GSM with the Kuwait clasp after completing the qualifying period. We do not hold records of service but I assume that after his Falkland Islands posting he flew back and went on leave. I hope that this has been of some help to you". Unquote Sold together with a quantity of copied research, including the above quoted original letter; Temporary Certificate of Discharge or Transfer to the Reserve' and other copied research The medals both in named card boxes of issue Condition: EF

A Cavalryman?s South African War and Great War campaign medal group of 4: Farrier Corporal of Horse (Shoeing Smith), John Grigg, 2nd Life Guards - QSA Medal. Silver ?CC? ?OFS? ?Belfast? (2129. Tpr. J. Grigg. 2/Life Gds.) - 1914 Star. No clasp (2129 Farr: Cpl of H. J. Grigg. 2 / Life Gds:) - British War Medal. Silver issue (2129 S. Cpl. J. Grigg. 2-L. Gds.) - Interallied Victory Medal (2129 S. Cpl. J. Grigg. 2-L. Gds.) Sold together with; - Pre-1914 photograph of recipient wearing pill-box hat Important: All medals and clasps verified as entitled on the respective medals rolls and Medal Index Card as under; - QSA Medal: ref WO 100/142 signed & dated Regents Park, 9 May 1901 - 1914 Star trio:Medal Index Card entered theatre of war France 8 October 1914 John Grigg, the son of Adam Grigg, was a native of, Kirkby-in-Furness, Lancashire, England, where he was born circa 1878. Prior to enlistment in the British Army at Lancaster on 14 June 1898, he had by ?Trade? been employed as a ?Farm Servant?. During his long career with the 2nd Life Guards (Household Cavalry), John served in two wars, vis the South African War and the Great War. In total John Grigg had served for 21 years and 31 days with the British Army by the time he took his final discharge on 14 July 1919 Condition: GVF

A Cavalryman\'s \'World War\'s\' campaign & long service medal group of 5: Farrier Sergeant Alec William Elkington, 7th Hussars - British War Medal. Silver issue (6413 Pte. A. W. Elkington. 7-Hrs.) - Interallied Victory Medal (6413 Pte. A. W. Elkington. 7-Hrs.) - Defence Medal - War Medal - Military LS&GC Medal. GV 2nd issue (533577 Cpl. A. W. Elkington. 7-H.) Medals verification: The Great War campaign medals confirmed as entitled per the respective medal roll of the 7th Hussars, reference WO 329/16. The extant \'Royal Tank Corps Enlistment Records\' confirm the below following war services of the recipient: - India: 11 October 1911 to 18 November 1917 - Mesopotamian Expeditionary Force (MEF): 24 November 1917 to 31 August 1919 - Second World War: Recipient re-enlisted 22 July 1941 and served with Royal Engineers / Royal Army Service Corps 7th Hussars 1914-1921: On the outbreak of the Great War in August 1914, the regiment was stationed at Bangalore Cantonment, India, where it was unbrigaded but under orders of 9th (Secunderabad) Division. Subsequently transferred to Secunderabad Cantonment, where it joined the Secunderabad Cavalry Brigade of the 9th (Secunderabad) Division in February 1915. In October 1915 the regiment transferred to 4th (Meerut) Cavalry Brigade in Meerut Divisional Area. In November 1917, the regiment - and its brigade - deployed on active service to Mesopotamia, where it came under orders of 11th (Indian) Cavalry Brigade. In Mesopotamia, the regiment served at the action of Khan Baghdadi in March 1918, and the Battle of Sharqat in October 1918. in 1921 the regiment, now armed with Mark II Tanks, was re-styled \'7th Queens Own Hussars\' Alec William Elkington, son of Annie Maria Rosette Elkington, was born at Ventnor, Isle of Wight, Hampshire, England, on, 21 February 1891. At the age of only 8 months, was placed in a national child\'s home for adoption. By the age of 19, and employed as a \'General Labourer\', Alec he decided to enlist in the British Army at, Warely, Essex, on, 22 October 1910. Alec was posted to the 7th Hussars, with which regiment he served as a professional soldier for 23 years. Alec served in India & Mesopotamia during the Great War, for which service he was awarded the British War & Interallied Victory medals. After completion of 18 years unblemished service he was further awarded a Long Service & Good Conduct Medal. At the time he took his discharge from the British Army on, 22 October 1933, he held the rank of \'Farrier-Sergeant\' and his military conduct and character were classified as \'Exemplary\'. After leaving the British Army, Alec too up an appointment with the \'Post Office\' as a Postman Driver, and at the time of the compilation of the National Register for England & Wales in 1939, he is recorded living with his wife and three children at, 14a Jubilee Parade, Redbridge, Wanstead & Woodbridge, Essex. During the Second World War, Alec re-enlisted in the British Army, and is served with the Royal Engineers and later the Royal Army Service Corps, for which service he received the Defence & War Medals. Alec William Elkington, died at, Woodford Green, Essex, England on, 12 August 1972 The medals mounted as-worn by the recipient in the swing-style. The reverse of the mounting bar retaining the long hinged pin & clasp fittings Condition: VF

A Cavalryman\'s 1914 Star Trio, medal group of 3: Private Arthur Lupton 6th Dragoon Guards (Carabiniers) late 3rd (Prince of Wales\'s) Dragoon Guards and former Railwayman with the London & North Western Railway - 1914 Star. No clasp (807 Pte. A. Lupton. 6/D. Gds.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (D-807 Pte. A. Lupton. 6-D. Gds.) - Interallied Victory Medal (D-807 Pte. A. Lupton. 6-D. Gds.) Medal verification: All of the campaign medals confirmed as the recipients full medal entitlement for the Great War per below cited medal rolls - 1914 Star. No clasp: Ref WO 329/2393. Entered France, 16 September 1914 - British War & Interallied Victory Medals (ref WO 329/5) Note: The recipient was additionally awarded a Silver War Badge (No. 481348) in respect of debilitating ill-health (ref WO 327/2961). The SWB records showing that Arthur Lupton had firstly enlisted in the British Army on 16 August 1907, and taken his final discharge from the British Army on, 28 January 1919, at which time the recipient 33 years and 10 months of age Arthur Lupton was a native of, Leeds, Yorkshire, England, where he was born on 23 February 1885. The 1911 National Census for England & Wales records Arthur at the time serving with the 3rd Dragoon Guards, based at the \'Home of the British Army\' located at, Aldershot, Hampshire, England. Arthur transferred to the Army Reserve in 1912, in which year he took his discharge from the British Army and took up employment with the London & North Western Railway (extant LNWR railway Employment Records refer). Arthur was mobilized as a \'Reservist\' in 1914, and posted to the 6th Dragoon Guards, which regiment was in August 1914, based at Canterbury, England (his former regiment was based in Cairo, Egypt in August 1914, and only entered theatre of war \'France\' on 31 October 1914. Arthur Lupton entered theatre of war France, on 16 September 1914. Arthur served throughout the Great War, with the 6th Dragoon Guards, and is recorded as taking is final discharge form the British Army on. 28 January 1919 Arthur, married, Fanny Elizabeth Parrott, at, Farnham, Surrey, England, sometime during the second quarter of 1913. Post-war the couple were blessed with 2 x sons, viz Arthur Roy Lupton (1921-2005) & Bruce J. Lupton (b. 1923) both of whom were born at, Nantwich, Cheshire, England. By the time of the compilation of the National Register for England & Wales, 1939, Arthur is recorded living with his wife, and eldest son, residing at the family home located at, 10 Lea Avenue, Crewe, Cheshire, England, where he is recorded employed as a Blacksmiths Striker Heavy Works (and almost certainly still employed at the massive LNWR workshops at Crewe). Arthur Lupton is recorded as having died at Crewe, Cheshire, England, sometime during the first quarter of 1959 Condition: GVF

A Ceylon residents \'double honours\' group of 6: Lieutenant Roger Colin Kerr M.B.E., M.C., Royal Field Artillery, Special Reserve, attached B/165th Brigade - Order of the British Empire (Civil Division). Members breast badge. 2nd Type - Military Cross. GV first issue - British War Medal (2.Lieut. R.C. Kerr.) - Interallied Victory Medal (2.Lieut. R.C. Kerr.) - Defence Medal - EIIR Coronation Medal Note: The MBE retaining the original issue \'Sterling\' silver gilt mounting brooch, this retaining the original hinged pin and clasp fittings Important: The awards of the MBE and MC were published in the London Gazette as under; 1. M.B.E.: London Gazette of 7 June 1951 2. M.C.: Citation published in the Supplement to the London Gazette of 11 January 1919 The published citation of the Military Cross, states; Quote, For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. During a concentrated bombardment on the battery, a shell hit some ammunition in one of the pits, setting the camouflage and ammunition on fire. This officer rushed to the place, and in face of the danger from enemy shell fire and bursting ammunition succeeded in extinguishing the fire, saving the other ammunition and probable damage to the gun. Unquote. The recipients Medal index Card shows that he was entitled to only 2 x campaign medals for his services during the Great War. He first entered theatre of war \'France\' on 11 April 1918. The forwarding address shown on his Medal Index Card is; C/O The Colombo Commercial Company Ltd, Colombo, Ceylon. Roger Kerr appears to have been a long term resident of Colombo, Ceylon as his M.B.E. was awarded in respect of his services as \'Chairman\' of the Talbot House Club, Colombo, Ceylon in 1951. Presumably the Coronation medal was also awarded to him in respect of his services in Ceylon Sold together with copy of the recommendation for the Military Cross as published in the Supplement to the Edinburgh Gazette 13 January 1919, and the recipients respective Medal Index Card All except the MBE and Coronation Medal mounted in the swing-style, and \'as-worn\' by the recipient, supsended from contemporary silk weave ribands. The mounting brooch retainign its long hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: GVF

A Ceylon volunteer's 'Burma' campaign and long service group of 5: Captain A. de C. Dickson, Indian Army late Ceylon Planters Rifle Corps - 1939-45 Star - Burma Star - Defence Medal - War Medal - Efficiency Medal. GVI with bar 'Ceylon' (No 3850 Rfn. A. de C. Dickson C.P.R.C) The recipients commission and subsequent promotions are as follows; Second Lieutenant, Indian Army, 12.11.1942; Lieutenant, 12.5.1943; Temporary Captain, 28.8.1943. The group mounted 'swing-style' on contemporary ribands suspended from a pin-back bar 'as-worn' by the recipient Condition: GVF

A Ceylon Volunteers Great War campaign group of 3: Lieutenant Thomas Copeman Dyball, Army Service Corps late Ceylon Planters Rifle Corps - 1914-15 Star (1835 L.Sjt. T.C. Dyball. Ceylon Plr.R.C.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (Lieut. T.C. Dyball.) - Interallied Victory Medal (Lieut. T.C. Dyball.) Thomas Copeman Dyball a non-commissioned officer of the Ceylon Planters Rifle Corps, is confirmed as having first entered a theatre of war 'Egypt' on 17 November 1914 - and most likely subsequently served at Gallipoli, like many others of the C.P.R.C. volunteers. He was commissioned in 1915, and served with the Army Service Corps until being demobilized in 1919. Thomas was an employee of Miller & Co, Box 100, Colombo, Ceylon A copy of the recipients Medal Index Card confirming above details will be forwarded to the buyer by email attachment The medals each fitted with original long lengths of silk weave ribands Condition: GVF

A Cherrypicker?s ?North West Frontier of India? campaign and long service pair of medals: Squadron Sergeant Major Albert William Tubb, 11th Hussars - IGS 1895. Silver ?Punjab Frontier 1897-98? (3162. Corpl. A.W.Tubb, 11th Hussars.) - Military LS&GC Medal. EDVII issue (3162 Sq.S.Mjr: A.W.Tubb, 11/Hrs.) Important: Both medals and clasp verified per below references; - IGS 1895: Ref WO 100/84 - LS&GC: Ref A.O. 254 of 1910 Albert William Tubb, the son of William and Mary Emily Tubb, was a native of Broughton, Hampshire, England, where he was born in 1872. A ?Porter? by occupation, he enlisted for the British Army at London on 11 March 1890, aged 18 years, 10 months, and was posted to the 11th Hussars (a.k.a. ?The Cherrypickers). During his long career, apart from home service including garrison duty in Ireland (this latter between 1905-1908), he twice served overseas as under; - India: 1 December 1893 ? 3 March 1899 - Egypt: 4 February 1901 ? 30 April 1903 Promoted to Squadron Sergeant-Major in January 1908, he left the regiment to join the permanent staff of the Derbyshire Yeomanry later in that year. He was promoted to Warrant Officer Class II in January 1915, and served at home during the Great War. He took his final discharge from the British Army on 17 September 1917, by which time he had served a total of 27 years and 192 days. In addition to his two medals, Albert Tubb was also a recipient of the below qualifications and certificates; - Third Class Certificate of Education, 14 November 1890 - Second Class Certificate of Education, August 1892 - Equitation Class, Canterbury 1891-2 - Professional Examination for promotion to Corporal, 17 March 1897 - Cavalry Pioneering Certificate, dated Chatham 11 November 1905 - Musketry (Including Maxim Course) Hythe, 22 July 1907 The medals mounted in the swing-style for display Sold together with copied service papers and other research including photocopied named group photographs from, Cairo, Egypt, in 1903; Ireland in 1905; and from Sudbury, Derbyshire in 1911 Condition: VF

A Cherrypicker?s ?North West Frontier of India? campaign and long service pair of medals: Squadron Sergeant Major Insructor of Musketry Joseph Grainger, 11th Hussars - IGS 1895. Silver ?Punjab Frontier 1897-98? (2674. Corpl. J. Grainger, 11th Hussars.) - Military LS&GC Medal. EDVII issue (2674 S.S.Mjr.I.of M: J. Grainger, 11/Hrs.) Both medals and clasp verified per below references; - IGS 1895: Ref WO 100/84 - LS&GC: Ref A.O. 72 of 1910 Joseph Grainger was a native of Kingswinford, Staffordshire, England, where he was born circa 1869. A Labourer by occupation, he attested for the 11th Hussars at Dudley on 25 January 1887, aged 18 years, 5 months, having previously served in the Worcestershire Regiment. During his long career, apart from home service including garrison duty in Ireland (this latter between 1905-1908), he twice served overseas as under; - India: 1 December 1893 ? 19 October 1899 - Egypt: 31 October 1899 ? 30 April 1903 Considering his later service, medals, and commission, it is curious to note that during his early military career, that Joseph Grainger, was twice imprisoned early on in his service for desertion. Transferred to the permanent staff of the Worcestershire Yeomanry in December 1908. Was twice on the winning team of the ?Queen?s Cup for Cavalry? (Musketry) in 1900 and 1902. Awarded the Army L.S. & G.C. in 1910. Discharged in March 1913. During the Great War he was commissioned into the North Somerset Yeomanry but did not serve overseas. With copied service papers, roll extracts, group photographs and other research In addition to his two medals, Joseph Grainger was also a recipient of the below qualifications and certificates; - Third Class Certificate of Education, 9 June 1887 - Second Class Certificate of Education, 14 December 1895 - First Class Certificate of Education, 28 March 1905 - Professional Examination for promotion to Corporal, 7 July 1896 - Qualified Assistant Instructor Army Signalling Certificate, 28 June 1897 - Musketry Hythe Certificate, 26 November 1907 The medals mounted in the swing-style for display Sold together with copied service papers and other research including photocopied named group photograph Condition: About VF

A Cheshire 'Volunteer' multi-clasp campaign and long service medal pair: Sergeant H. Wadkins, Royal Engineers, late 2nd Cheshire (Railway) Royal Engineers Volunteers - QSA Medal: 'CC' 'OFS' 'TR' 'SA01' 'SA02' (25345 Sgt. H. Wadkins, Rl: Engineers.) - Volunteer Long Service. EDVII (13451 Sapr H. Wadkins. 2/Cheshire (Rly) R.E.V.) Important: The QSA medal and all 5 x clasps confirmed as entitled per respective medal roll (reference WO 100/156) Harry Wadkins, was a native of Nantwich, Cheshire, England, where he was born circa 1872. By trade a 'Platelayer', and having served as a volunteer in the 2nd Cheshire (Railways) Volunteers, Royal Engineers, he enlisted at Crew on 14 August 1891, on a 'Short Service' egagement with the Colours. His papers show that he had married on 26 December 1896, to Annie Watters, and the couple later resided at 112 Flag Lane Crewe. He served a total of 12 years, comprising 9 years and 212 days at 'Home' and 1 year 167 days overseas in South Africa during the 'Boer War', where he served with the 10th Company Royal Engineers between 14 March 1901 to 27 August 1902. Harry re-engaged on 22 February 1904, by which time his trade was shown as 'Blacksmith', and served a further 6 years with the 2nd Cheshire Royal Engineers Railway Volunteers, taking his final discharge on 21 February 1910. At time of discharge he wa sliving at 15 Collins Street, Crewe A fine 'Railwayman's' Volunteer Service pair, to a local 'Crewe' resident Sold together with hard-copy set of recipients service papers Condition: GVF

A Cheshunt, Hertordshire, \'Local History\' Great War & Honoured by the Royal Horicultural Society medal group of 3: Private Charles Christopher Adams, 1/1st Hertfordshire Yeomanry - British War Medal. Silver (105409 Pte. C. C. Adams. Herts. Yeo.) - Interallied Victory Medal (105409 Pte. C. C. Adams. Herts. Yeo.) - Royal Horticultural Society Medal & \'50 Years\' bar (C.C. Adams.) Sold together with: - R.H.S. Long Service Medal case of issue. A plush hinged case with makers logo of medalists \'John Pinches\' - R.H.S. lapel badge Important: The Great War campaign medals verified as the recipients full medal entitlement for the Great War per the respective campaign medal roll of the Hertfordshire Yeomanry (ref WO 329/22) that was compiled and signed at, Canterbury, England, on, 18 October 1920 Note: The Royal Horticultural Society Long Service Medal - with issue lapel badge - was instituted in 1958. It is bestowed upon any man or woman of British Nationality, resident in the United Kingdom, who has completed 40 years’ continuous satisfactory employment as a gardener or in some other horticultural capacity with one employer or family, or in one place, with bars being awarded for fifty or sixty years service During the Great War, Charles Adams, served overseas fighting the Ottoman Turkish Forces. In 1916 the 1/1 Hertfordshire Yeomanry was split up into its constituent Squadrons. \'A Squadron\' would go on to serve in Palestine as part of the British 54th Division\'s mounted troops. \'B Squadron\' would return to the UK with the 11th Division before later seeing service again in Egypt and later with their \'A Squadron\' comrades in Palestine. \'D Squadron\' were employed for much of the war in the \'Mesopotamia\' theatre of operations and spent time with the North Persia Force (in present day Iraq) where it served as the divisional cavalry of he 13th (Western) Charles Christopher Adams, son of Herbert Adams (Carman, at Horticultural Nursery) and Emma Adams was a native of, Cheshunt, Hertfordshire, England, where he was born on, 6 May 1894. At the time of the 1911 National Census for England & Wales, Charles is recorded as living at home, with his parents and 4 x siblings, comprising 2 x brothers (Albert & George) and 2 x sisters (Alice & Rose) and residing at, Flamstead End, Cheshunt, Hertfordshire, where he is shown as employed as a \'Nursery Hand\'. After service overseas in the Great War with 1/1 Hertfordshire Yeomanry, he returned to his gardening career, in Cheshunt, Hertfordshire, where he worked as a \'Nurseryman - Roses’. in 1927, Charles married Winifred Violet Mallaburn, and by the time of the compilation of the 1939 National Register for England & Wales, Charles and his wife are recorded as living at, 118 Cromwell Avenue, Cheshunt, Hertfordshire. Charles died at, Cheshunt, Hertfordshire, sometime during the first quarter of 1979 The Great War campaign medals mounted in the court-style for display Sold together with some hard copy research Condition: About EF

A Chief Constables - and former Indian Army Officers - attributed miniature medal group of 10: Chief Constable Robert Hendry Dundas Bolton, O.B.E., Kt.St.J, Northamptonshire Constabulary, late Metropolitan Police, Duke of Wellingtons Regiment, 2nd Battali - Officer of the Order of the British Empire (Civil Division). 2nd type breast badge - Officer of the Order of St. John. Silver and enamel breast badge - 1914-15 Star - British War Medal. Silver issue - Interallied Victory Medal - IGS 1908. GV issue with clasp \'Waziristan 1921-24\' - Defence Medal - Coronation Medal 1937 - Coronation Medal 1953 - Police Long Service & Good Conduct Medal. GVIR issue Robert Hendry Dundas Bolton was born on 13 January 1893 in Koppa Kadur, Mysore, India. He was the son of Edward Craword Bolton (a native of Malone, Ireland) and Caroline Anna Maria Bolton (nee Dundas). Both his father and grandfather before him were British Officers of the Indian Army Commissioned 2nd Lieutenant, Indian Army Reserve of Officers 13 November 1914. Subsequently serving with 101st Grenadiers serving East Africa through to 1916. Appointed to Indian Army (Regular) on 4 June 1917. Promoted Captain 13 August 1919, he subsequently served with 2nd Battalion 7th Gurkha Rifles in Waziristan on the North West Frontier of India. On 18 November 1921, he transferred service to the British Army and thereafter served with 1st Battalion Duke of Wellingtons Regiment, including appointments as Officer, Company of Gentlemen Cadets at Royal Military College, Sandhurst, 30 August 1923 - 31 August 1927. Other appointments included spells as Regimental Adjutant 1/D.W.R. 1927-30, and then as Adjutant 6th (Territorial) Battalion in 1931. He retired from the \'Dukes\', and the British Army on 30 November 1933 In 1933, Captain Bolton joined the Metropolitan Police, and with a few short years was Chief Constable of the \'West End\'. In 1941 Captain Bolton was appointed Chief Constable of Northamptonshire, a position he held through to 1961, during which time he was decorated with both the OBE (LG 2 January 1956) and Knight of St.John (LG 4 January 1952). Evidently a man of many talents, Captain Bolton was also a distinguished \'Cricketer\' having played numerous first class cricket matches for \'Hampshire\' County Cricket Club Captain Bolton died at St.Pancras London on 3 October 1964 The group professionally court-mounted by Spink of London, and as-worn by the recipient. The medals all fitted with contemporary silk ribands, the mounting bar retaining the original long hinged bar and clasp fittings Sold together with a fine copy portrait photograph of Captain Bolton as Chief Constable of Northamptonshire Constabulary, wearing all his full-size medals \'court-mounted\' Note: The full-size medals illustrated in the images are not here included for sale, and are being shown only for reference and provenance purposes Condition: GVF

A China Station ?River Gunboat campaign and long service medal group of 8: Chief Petty Officer, Albert Claude Dark, Royal Navy, late H.M.S. Cricket - British War Medal (J.73212 A.C. Dark. Boy.1 R.N.) - Interallied Victory Medal (J.73212 A.C. Dark. Boy.1 R.N.) - The 1939-1945 Star - The Atlantic Star - The Africa Star - War Medal - Coronation Medal 1953 - Naval LS&GC Medal. GVwith bar (J.73212 A.C. Dark. A.B. H.M.S. Cricket.) Important: All medals confirmed as entitled per the respective campaign, long service and commemorative medal rolls as under; - ADM 171/100 for Great War pair ? sent to H.M.S. Ventia - ADM 171/150 for Naval LS&GC Medal - issued February 1935 - ADM 171/143 for LSGC clasp issued 28 December 1951 at H.M.S. Loch Dunvegan - Coronation Medal Roll ? shown as C.P.O. Royal Navy Albert Claude Dark was a native of Bideford, Devon, England, where he was born on 31 July 1901. He joined the Royal Navy as a ?Boy? on 9 July 1917. By the time he served on the China Station, he was already a qualified ?Anti-Aircraft Lewis Gunner?. In China he was deployed principally for service with the ?Yangtze Patrol? operating out of Shanghai, and is known to have served on the river gunboats H.M.S. Bee and H.M.S. Cricket. Albert Dark died at, Tynemouth, Northumberland, England, sometime in the second quarter of 1971 The medal group mounted in the swing-style, and as-worn by the recipient. The reverse of the mounting bar retaining the original hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: Great War medals GF the others VF

A Church Gresley \'Medic\'s\' Great War campaign medal pair: Private William Arthur Banks, 1st North Midland Field Ambulance, Royal Army Medical Corps - British War Medal. Silver issue (87905 Pte. W. A. Banks. R.A.M.C.) - Interallied Victory Medal (87905 Pte. W. A. Banks. R.A.M.C.) Note: Both medals verified as the recipients full medal entitlement for the Great War per the respective campaign medal roll of the Royal Army Medical Corps (ref WO 329/076) that was compiled and signed at Woking, Surrey, on, 5 January 1920 William Arthur Banks, son George Thomas Banks (Manufacturer of Earthenware) & Emily Maria Banks (nee Hair) was a native of, Church Gresley, Derbyshire, England, where he was born on, 14 November 1888. The 1911 National Census for England & Wales, records William employed in the family 'earthenware' business, as a 'Pottery Warehouseman, and living together with his parents and younger brother, Henry Cooper Banks (also employed in the family business), residing at, 83 Bernard Street, Woodville, Burton-on-Trent. William's extant Army Service Papers (held at The National Archives), show that he attested for the British Army under terms 'Duration of War', on 12 December 1915, being posted to the 'Army Reserve' on the following day. He was subsequently mobilized on, 30 September 1916, and posted to the Royal Army Medical Corps. He embarked a,t Folkestone, England, for overseas service, on, 4 August 1917, and first entered theatre of war 'France' later that same day, when he disembarked at, Boulogne, France. He was subsequently posted to the 1st North Midland Field Ambulance, 'In The Field' on, 10 August 1917. William remained in France with the British Expeditionary Force through to 10 December 1917. His remaining military service was spent in the United Kingdom, between 11 December 1917 to 2 December 1919, during which time he is recorded as being latterly 'Posted for Duty' to the Military Hospital, Chiseldon, Swindon, England. Post War, William returned to work in the family 'Earthenware' business. At the time of the compilation of the 1939 National Register for England & Wales. William is recorded as residing with his family (brother) at 14 Wood Street, Church Gresely, Swadlincote, Derbyshire, at which time he was employed as an 'Earthenware Sanitary Packer'. William Arthur Banks, is recorded as having died at, Church Gresley, Derbyshire, on, 16 December 1952 The recipients service papers are extant, accessible & held at The National Archives Condition: About EF

A circa 1960\'s Indian Army campaign service medal pair: Sepoy Narada Ram, Punjab Regiment - General Service Medal 1947. With clasp \'Naga Hills\' (2441938 Sep. Narada Ram, Punjab R.) - Raksha Medal 1965 (War Medal for 1965 Indo-Pak War (2441938 Sep. Narada Ram, Punjab R.) The recipient was an Indian soldier of Dogra Rajput ethnicity and the Hindu faith who held the rank of \'Sepoy\' (Private) while serving with a battalion of the Punjab Regiment of the Indian Army The Punjab Regiment is the second oldest regiment still in service in the Indian Army, and is the most senior regional infantry regiment. It was formed from the 2nd Punjab Regiment of the British Indian Army in 1947. The original battalions of the regiment that were transferred to India after 1947 were composed primarily of Sikh and Dogra soldiers who belonged to the districts of Punjab that were given to Pakistan. However the second and third generations for the regiment were recruited both among this refugee community but recruitment was opened up to all castes and communities of Punjab, Haryana, Jammu and Himachal Pradesh in the late 1960s. The regiment currently consists of Dogras and Sikhs primarily drawn from north Indian regions of Jammu, Himachal Pradesh and Punjab. However, as an exception, two regular battalions (19 and 27 Punjab) have troops from other Indian castes as well. The Regimental Centre of the regiment is located at Ramgarh Cantonment, Jharkhand Condition: GVF

A City Imperial Volunteer's South African War & Great War campaign pair: Sergeant Matthew Ernest Shears 2nd Battalion The Queen's Regiment late City Imperial Volunteers and 16th Middlesex Rifle Volunteers - QSA. 2 x clasps 'Cape Colony' 'Orange Free State' (132 Sgt M. E. Shears, C.I.V.) - 1914 Star & clasp '5th Aug -22nd Nov 1914' (S-313 Sjt. M. E. Sheres. 2/The Queen's R.) Sold together with; - Original Army Form B. 128. Parchment Certificate of Discharge on vellum Note: The clasp attached to the riband of the 1914 Star is a contemporary tailors copy Important: Both medals and all clasps confirmed as entitled per the campaign medal roll for the QSA (ref WO which shows additional entitlement to the 2 x battle clasps 'Johannesburg' & 'Diamond Hill') and the respective Medal Index Card Matthew Ernest Shears, was a native of St. Pancras, London, Middlesex, England where he was born circa 1875. By trade a 'Clerk', Matthew - an already serving volunteer with the 16th Middlesex Rifles Volunteers - attested for the City of London Regiment of Imperial Voluneers, or C.I.V. (more popularly referred to as City Imperial Volunteers) at London on 1 January 1900. At the time of his enlistment Matthew was 24 years and 10 months of age, and he was 1 of only an estimated 25 members of the 16th Middlesex R.V. to have landed and served in South Africa with the C.I.V. (the published history of the C.I.V. refers). In total Matthew served 334 days with the C.I.V. of which 191 days was service abroad during the South African War. Sergeant Shears took his discharge form the C.I.V. a the Guildhall, City of London, on 30 November 1900, his discharge certificate (original accompanies the medals) being signed by Colonel Commandant McKinnon who had raised and commanded the C.I.V. During the Great War. Matthew again volunteered his services on 2 September 1914, re-enlisting in the British Army for one year service service as a member of the Special Reserve. His Medal Index Card confirms that he first served in theatre of war 'France' on 8 November 1914, while serving with 2/Queens Regiment. Matthew Shears was issued with a 1914 Star and clasp and was certainly also entitled to the additional awards of a British War Medal and Interallied Victory Medal, however it is by no means clear whether he was ever physically awarded and issued with those latter medals, as there is no such indication on his extant MIC, and a search of the Great War Medal Rolls may be necessary to establish whether the other medals were ever issued The recipients pension service papers are extant and available from The National Archives Condition: GVF

A Civil 'Hydraulic Engineer's' World-Wars campaign medal group of 3: Lieutenant Reginald Henry Trivess Smith, 14th Sikhs, late 52nd Sikhs, Indian Army - British War Medal. Silver issue (2.Lieut. R.H.T. Smith.) - IGS 1908. GV 1st issue & clasp 'Afghanistan N.W.F. 1919' (Lieut. R.H.T. Smith, 14 Sikhs.) - Defence Medal Note: British War Medal verified per respective Medal Index Card (held at The National Archives) that shows the BWM was the recipients only medal entitlement for the Great War, and that he earned the medal as a 2/Lt 14th (KGO) Sikhs Reginald Henry Trivess Smith, son of Henry Joseph Trivess Smith and Jane Davies Smith (nee Carrell), was a native of Chiswick, London, Middlesex, England, where he was born on 25 February 1899. In the early years of the Great War, Reginald was a pupil, at Lowestoft College, where he was studying between 1914-1916. When he was old enough to enlist for the Army, he left his studies for officer training, subsequently being educated at the Royal Military College Sandhurst, 1917-1918. Reginald was first commissioned on 21 August 1918, and was posted to the Indian Army, where he joined the 52nd Sikhs (Frontier Force). Subsequently promoted Lieutenant, he served during the Third Afghan War on attachment with the 1st Battalion 14th King George's Own 'Ferozepore' Sikhs, which regiment was deployed in the tribal lands of the North West Frontier, where it was based at Tank, Waziristan, from June 1919. Due to reductions in the size of the post-war Indian Army, Reginald resigned his commission, and after a period of working his 'apprenticeship' with his father in Bombay, he subsequently returned to the United Kingdom, where he completed his professional training to become a Civil Engineer. Civil Engineering - and specifically Hydraulics Engineering - was very much a family concern, as his father was a Civil Engineer of some considerable reputation, who had earlier been employed in Calcutta and latterly Bombay, India, (Henry was later decorated with the C.B.E. in the Birthday Honours List of 1926, in respect of his engineering work at the Tansa Completion Works, Bombay Municipality). In 1924 Reginald married Violet Kathleen Maisey (born in St Helena, 1904), who was the youngest daughter of the late Captain F. E. Maisey, Royal Engineers. Like his paternal grandfather and father before him, Reginald Trivess-Smith, too, became a specialist water hydraulics engineer, employed by national 'Water Boards in the United Kingdom. In 1925, he was employed as an Assistant Engineer, Chief Engineers Department, Metropolitan Water Board, at the Queen Mary Reservoir Works (capacity 6,750 million gallons), located at Littleton. in 1926, he was residing at; 59 Alric Road, New Malden, Surrey, England. The 1939 National Register for England and Wales, records Reginald still resident in New Malden, where he was living with his wife at their residence at; 28 Linkside, New Malden, Surrey, where he shown as still employed as an 'Engineer' with the Metropolitan Water Board, and with the comment 'Ex Indian Army Officer' in red-ink under the remarks column (in 1939 his wife was a Volunteer in the British Red Cross Society). Reginald is recorded as having died in Portsmouth, Hampshire, England, sometime during the third quarter of 1996. At the time of his death Reginald was 96 years of age All 3 x medals suspended from lengths of original silk ribands, and mounted in the swing-style and as worn by the recipient. The reverse of the mounting bar retaining the long hinged pin and clasp fittings A nicely mounted British Officer's group who had the distinction to serve in two famous infantry regiments of the British Indian Army Condition: GVF

A Civil Defence / Rec Cross group of 3: Attributed to Captain C. Finnie, late British Red Cross Society - British Red Coss Society: Proficiency in Red Cross Nursing - British Red Coss Society: Proficiency in Red Cross First Aid - British Red Cross Society: 3 Years Service Medal The Red Cross awards all with contmeporary issue ribands and integral riband brooches None of the medals are named or numbered but each is contained in it's issue white card box of issue, each of which bears the name of the award, and the name of the recipient penned on each variously shown as Capt C. Finnie and C. Finnie Condition: GVF

A Civil Engineer ?Dam Builder?s'Egyptian service group of 4: Captain Reginald Humphrey Lee Pennell, Special List att Royal Engineers, late Egyptian Ministry of the Interior, Egyptian Public Ministry of Works & Chief Engineer Lower Aswan Dam - 1914-15 Star (Capt. R. H. Lee Pennell.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (Capt. R. H. Lee Pennell.) - Interallied Victory Medal. With ?Oakleaves? (Capt. R. H. Lee Pennell.) - Egypt (Kingdom): Order of the Nile. 4th Class ?Officer? breast badge Note: The Order of the Nile with maker marks ?Lattes? on reverse of badge Sold together with original plus gilt tooled case of issue for the Order of the Nile ? the exterior scuffed and stained Important: All medals and awards verified as entitled and awarded as under; - 1914-15 Star trio (entered theatre of war Egypt, December 1915) - Mention-in-Despatches (ref London Gazette issue of 16 December 1918) - Order of the Nile: (ref publication in London Gazette issue of 15 June 1917) Reginald Humphrey Lee Pennell, the son of Captain Reginald Pennell, H.M?s 48th Regiment, and Jessie Clara Pennell (nee Holland), was born in British India at Wellington, Madras Presidency on 21 September 1879. Reginald was educated at; Exeter School, Exeter, Devon, England, and King?s College, London. At the time of applying for associate membership to the Institution of Civil Engineers in September 1904, his residence was Blue Hayes, Broadclyst, Exeter, and he cited being apprenticed with Civil Engineers ?Coode Son & Matthews? (specialists in harbours and ports projects) which firm he had been under ?Pupilage? with since his graduation in 1901, and at the time was preparing for examination of Assistant Civil Engineer, with the Admiralty Public Works Department. During his initial 3 years with ?Coode Son and Matthews? he had in successive years been assigned; To the company Drawing Office in London; At, Folkestone with the Resident Engineer and lastly at Dover Harbour Works. Reginald married Margaret Edith Tadman at Broadclyst, Exeter in August 1907. After his marriage, Reginald Pennell in 1908, accepted an appointment as a Civil Engineer in the Egyptian Government Service. Reginald is subsequently believed to have worked about 20 years in Egypt, during which time he was resident at Port Said on the Red Sea, and more significantly was a long term resident at Luxor from where he held the prestigious appointment of Chief Engineer on the Lower Aswan Dam project ? a project which was to constitute his lifetime achievement. During the years of the Great War (he first entered theatre of war ?Egypt? in December 1915), Reginald accepted a commission and appointment to the Special List being attached to the Royal Engineers, and being engaged on canal engineering projects. Indeed the award of the Order of the Nile was in respect of his subsequent services on attachment to the Egyptian Ministry of Public Works at Port Said (London Gazette 15 June 1917, refers). Reginald?s extant Medal Index Card shows his forwarding address to be ?Municipal Section, Ministry of Interior, Cairo, Egypt?. Reginald is reported to have had an inventive mind, as evinced by his taking out a patent as inventor of a ?Water Filtration System?. In retirement in England he is also known to have busied himself in the design of local breakwaters and bridges in the Exeter area. Reginald Pennell died at, The Martins, Boxgrove, Chichester, Sussex, England, on 11 January 1959 Condition: Mostly EF

A Clerk in Holy Orders, Second World War, Commemorative and Long Service medal group of 3: The Reverend Wilson Barmby Buckle, of St. Mary\'s, Wombwells, Sheffield late Sheffield City Police - Defence Medal - Coronation Medal 1953 (Sergt W. B. Buckle.) - Police LS&GC medal. GVI issue (Sergt. Wilson B. Buckle.) Wilson Barmby Buckle was born on 11 June 1907 at Scalby, Scarborough, Yorkshire , England, and joined the Sheffield City Police in 1930. At the time of the compilation of the 1939 National Register for England & Wales, he was living at, 39 Dykes Lane, Sheffield. Sometime after retiring from the Sheffield City Police, Wilson took Holy Orders, when in, June 1960, he was ordained to the priesthood in a service conducted by the Bishop of Sheffield in Sheffield Cathedral on Trinity Sunday, when he he was appointed the Reverend of St,Mary\'s, Wombwell (the South Yorkshire Times and Mexborough & Swinton Times issue of, 18 June 1960, refers). The Reverend is recorded to have died on, 2 September 1983, at Northowram Hospital, Halifax, Yorkshire, England The medals all suspended from their original silk ribands, and mounted in the swing-style as-worn by the recipient. The reverse of the medal mounting bar retaining its original long pin and clasp fittings A medal group of considerable Sheffield local police and social history interest Condition: EF

A close of empire campaign and long service medal group of 3: Sergeant R. B. Walker, Royal Air Force - GSM 1918. GVI second issue with clasp 'Malaya' (4021804 Cpl. R. B. Walker. R.A.F.) - GSM 1962. With 2 x clasps 'Radfan' 'South Arabia' (4021804 Sgt. R. B. Walker. R.A.F.) - RAF LS&GC Medal. EIIR issue (H4021804 Sgt. R. B. Walker. R.A.F.) Note: The GSM 1962 with upper clasp attached by a straight silver rod as issued The recipients unique RAF service number denotes an enlistment as a regular enlistment in December 1946 The medals mounted in the swing-style and as-worn by the recipient. The mounting brooch retaining the original long hinged pin and casp fittings Condition: GVF

A collection of 10 x South African War (Boer War) British military postcards A lot - see images attached - of 10 military post-cards, all 1899-1902 and dating from the South African War (a.k.a. Boer War). The cards include; - Majuba Avenged - Maxim Gun - Canadian Garrison Artillery & New South Wales Lancer - Blue Jacket & Royal Marine Light Infantry - HMS Powerful - Souvenir 1900, showing Lord Roberts & flags - Lord Roberts with Star of India motto \'Heavens Light Our Guide\' & Victoria Cross - Magersfontein Memorial Cross to the Highland Brigade - Peace & Victory Declared - Unveiling of Lancashire Fusiliers Regimental Memorial Bury (reverse with writing and date 1905) Mostly good bright colours Condition: Very Good

A collection of positively attributed hallmarked gold jewellery & insignia: Major Peter Shankland Liddell, Sultanate of Oman Armed Forces late Uganda Police & Middlesex Regiment - Pair 9ct gold cuff-links: Panels with crest of Oman, others engraved 'P.S.L.' - Stickpin / tiepin: 9ct gold with crest of Sultanate of Oman - Lapel badge: With crest of Oman, with stud & chain for wear on lapel / buttonhole Note: All items bearing London gold hallmarks. Weight of gold is approximately 14.2 grammes The 'set' contained in makers plush leatherette box of issue with makers marks on inside upper lid 'By appointment to H.M. The Queen - Goldsmiths & Crown Jewellers Garrada & Co Ltd, 112 Regent Street, W.1.' Major Liddell was entitled to the below following decoration and medals, all of which were un-named; - Oman: Commendation Medal - Oman: General Service Medal with clasp 'Dhofar'. Sultan Said Bin Taimur era - Oman: As Summood (Endurance Medal) - Oman: Accession Medal 1970 - Oman: Armed Forces Long Service & Good Conduct - Uganda: Independence Medal Important: The 'Commendation' confirmed as an award published in Force Routine Orders (FRO) 157 of 1974 - and one of only an estimated 229 'Commendations' awarded to Officers of the Sultanate of Oman Armed Forces through to 1977 (Reference Tinson's book, 1st edition) Peter Shankland Liddell was born in St. Pancras, London on 14 June 1930. He was commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant into the Wiltshire Regiment of the British Army in 1949, shortly thereafter transferring to the Middlesex Regiment, with which regiment he appears to have served with through to his retirement of commission in October 1954. The United Kingdom Immigration and Passenger Lists for 1955, show him as embarking on the steamship S.S. 'Warwick Castle' for voyage to Mombasa, Kenya, on 7 April 1955 - his employment cited as 'Policeman' and almost certainly the date on which proceeded to Uganda Colony via Mombassa to take up his appointment as a Colonial Policeman. He was holding the rank of Assistant Superintendent of Police, Uganda, at the time of independence in Uganda on 9 October 1962. When Peter Liddell joined the Sultanate of Oman Forces is not known (we would suggest circa 1964), but he is confirmed as having been awarded his 'Commendation' in 1974, at which time his rank was Major and his unit designation shown as 'Guard Unit'. Reference 'Orders and Medals of the Sultanate of Oman' (R. Tinson, 1995 edition) he is listed as the only 'European' recipient of a Commendation until that time who had received an Omani honour while serving with 'Guard Unit'). Peter Liddell is recorded as having died in February 2003 in Hertfordshire, England Important: The attached picture of Major Liddells full-size medals and Uganda medal transmittal letter are here displayed for reference / attribution purposes only, and are not here included in this sale Condition: EF

A Colonial 'Indian Railways' Great War campaign & long service medal group of 4: Lieutenant-Colonel Cuthbert Gilfillan Cotesworth, late Officer Commanding 2nd Battalion Bombay, Baroda & Central India Railway Regiment, Auxiliary Force India - British War Medal. Silver issue (42. Capt. C.G. Cotesworth.) - Jubilee Medal 1935 - Coronation Medal 1937 - IVD. GV with brooch bar (Capt. C.G. Cotesworth, 2/Bn. B.B.& C.I.Rly.Rgt.(A.F.I.)) Note: The medals mounted in the swing-style and as-worn by the recipient. The integral brooch bar on the V.D. with hinged pin & clasp removed to facilitate mounting. The reverse of the mounting bar retaining the original long hinged pin and clasp fittings Important: The below following medals confirmed as under; - British War Medal: Medal Index Card accessible at The National Archives - 1935 Jubilee Medal: Medal Roll held at The National Archives - 1937 Coronation Medal: Medal Roll held at The National Archives - Indian Volunteer Forces Decoration: Gazette of India issue of 28 July 1923 Cuthbert Cotesworth was a native of Southsea, Hampshire, England, where he was born circa 1882. Cuthbert's father, Gillfillan Cotesworth, was a Clergyman with the Church of England. The 1901 National Census for England and Wales record Cuthbert, described as a Draughtsman Mechanical Engineer, then residing with his parents and three sibling sisters at St Marks House, Reading Road, Farnborough, Hartley Wintney, Hampshire, England. Reference should be made to the on-line Records of Mechanical Engineers by the Institute of Mechanical Engineers, for details about Cuthberts subsequent career in the British and later Indian Railways Condition: Silver medals dark toned otherwise GVF

A Colonial and Military police campaign group of 5: Private Dennis Reuben White, Royal Military Police late Palestine Police - Defence Medal - War Medal - GSM 1918. GVI first type 'Palestine 1945-48' (2501 B. Const. D.R. White, Pal. Police.) - Korea Medal (22247224 Pte. D.R. White. R.M.P.) - United Nations Service Medal with clasp 'Korea' Note: Official corrections to first 3 digits of Army Number on the Korea Medal - a common occurrence with this particular medal issue Dennis Reuben White, a native of Eldersfield, Gloucestershire, England was born there on 15 November 1927. Educated at Eldersfield Junior School and then Corse Lane School, he was by 'Trade' a 'Saw-Doctor' prior to serving in the British Army (Army No 14485366 ) and before joining the Palestine Police on 7 March 1947. In Palestine he served with the Haifa Urban Division Sold together with hard a photocopied Palestine Police service record confirming above details and which has a passport size ID photograph of the recipient on page 1 of the service record The medals mounted in the court-style for display purposes Condition: GVF

A Colonial Police & Second World War group of 5 that includes an 'Italy' Star with scarce customised 'Battle Honour Clasp': British Constable A. Scott, Palestine Police who subsequently served in the British Army - GSM 1918. GVI first issue with clasp 'Palestine' (2471 B.Const. A. Scott. Pal.Police.) - 1939-45 Star - Africa Star - Italy Star. This fitted with customised Battle-Honour clasp 'Capture of Forli' - War Medal Important: The recipient is confirmed as being entitled to the GSM and clasp reference the respective medal roll WO 100/510 wherein it is shown that the recipient was issued with his medal and clasp on 21 June 1948 Note: The Battle Honour 'Capture of Forli' was issued in respect of the fighting at Forli 7-9 November 1944. Of the below following regiments of the British Army that earned the battle honour, only one 'The King's' elected to carry the honour on their colours; - 9th Queens Royal Lancers - 12th Royal Lancers - King's Regiment - Somerset Light Infantry - East Surrey Regiment - Hampshire Regiment - Manchester Regiment Condition: VF

A colonial police and Second World War 'Burma' campaign group of 4: British Constable A. Payne, Palestine Police - GSM 1918. GVI first issue with clasp 'Palestine' (2467 B.Const. A. Payne. Pal.Police.) - 1939-45 Star - Burma Star - War Medal Important: The recipient is confirmed as being entitled to GSM and clasp reference the respective medal roll WO 100/510 wherein it is shown that the recipient was issued with his medal and clasp on 8 August 1947 Condition: GVF

A Colonial Police campaign service group of 3: European Sergeant Robert Yates, Federation of Malaya Police, late Palestine Police and Black Watch (Royal Highlanders) - GSM 1918. GVI \'Palestine\' \'Palestine 45 - 48\' \'Malaya\' (2636 B/Const. R. Yates. Pal.Police) - Defence Medal - War Medal Important: Clasps on GSM are all riveted The group mounted on old ribands in the swing style and \'as-worn\', in the wrong order of precedence as illustrtaed Robert Yates a native of Bolton, Farnworth, was born on 11 August 1911 and was a former member of the Black Watch (No 2753169) prior to joining the Palestine Police on 10 February 1939. Was discharged as British Sergeant on 15 May 1948. He subsequently joined the Federation of Malaya Police Force as an Emergency Sergeant on 31 August 1948, and took his discharge from that force on 2 December 1950. Later migrated to Australia where he lived at St.Kilda near Melbourne, Victoria Sold with quantity of original ephemera including; - Certificate of Birth - Black Watch Association Membership Card dated 1933 - Defence Regulations Temporary Road/Rail Pass address Nazareth Police HQ - Dog License \'Municipal Corporation of Jaffa\' dated 20 December 1945 - Certificate of Emergency dated 12 September 1948 - 2 x letters from Colonial Office / Crown Agents dated 1948 - Letter from recipient dated 1986 relating to disposal of his medals - Repatriation List of European Sergeants Federation of Malaysia Police - Federation of Malaya Police Discharge Certificate Condition: Medals are GVF

A Colonial Police Group of 3 including a pre-war GSM to a British Mounted Constable: Constable Harold Fisher, Palestine Police - General Service Medal 1918. GVI first issue \'Palestine\' (2651 B.Const. H. Fisher. Pal.Police.) - Defence Medal - War Medal A note with the medals states that British Mounted Constable 2651 Harold Fisher joined the Palestine Police on 17 February 1939, He was later a resident of Ossett in Yorkshire. Sold with a quantity of original epehemra including; - The Palestine Police Force \'Certificate of Appointment\' - The Palestine Police OCA (West Riding Branch) 1st Annual Dinner Menu - Postcard size portrait photograph of recipient in his blues, Jerusalem 22 February 1940 - Palestine Police Xmas Card unsigned inside colour plate of \'Camel Patrol\' - Palestine Police Xmas card signed from \'Harold\' with pic of Dome of the Rock (?) - Postcard size photo of Harold on his horse \'Jock\' this signed on back and dated 1939 - Postcard of P&O Electric Ship Strathnaver, the ship he went to Palestine 1937 - Approx 34 x photographs vast majority signed on back with captions and identifications Condition: The medals GVF

A Colonial Policeman and Intelligence Officer\'s campaign group of 5: Superintendent and Honorary Captain George Douglas Darrell Dixie, Sierrea Leonne Police, late Bahamas Police, Intelligence Corps and Palestine Police - GSM 1918. GV1 first type \'Palestine\' & \'Palestine 1945-48\' (81 1.B.Sjt. G.D. Dixie. Pal.Pol.) - 1939-45 Star - Italy Star - Defence Medal - War Medal Note: Clasps on the GSM are riveted Important: Award of the GSM with clasp \'Palestine\' is confirmed in the respective medal roll WO 100/510, and a unique surname on the rolls of the Palestine Police. Douglas George Darrell Dixie was born in Nagpore, India on 1911, and subsequently educated at the Belgian Presbyterian Brothers School, Nagpore, and later London University. He joined the Palestine Police in the 1930\'s, and was holding rank of 1st Class British Sergeant when he qualified for the General Service Medal. During the Second World War he served with the Intelligence Corps of the British Army, being commissioned 2nd Lieutenant on 1 September 1940 (Officer No 167098). He relinquished his commission on 21 January 1946, on which date he was granted the honorary rank of Captain. Post War he served in the Bahamas Police, stationed at Nassau (immigration records show he made a voayage to the UK form Port Antonio, West Indies, arriving at Avonmouth on 17 July 1950), and later transferred to Sierra Leone, West Africa in which latter colony he held the appointment of Superintendent of Police, retiring in 1956. Thereafter he migrated with his wife Hermione (whom he had met and married in Sierra Leone) to Canada. He died at his residence at East Sooke, British Columbia on 30 November 1983 Sold together with a group photograph of Sierra Leone Police including Superintendent Dixie (see attached scan seated third from right); copy of his notice from \'The Times\' dated 27 December 1983; Boxing medal and a quantity of assorted senior officers police insigna, some of the crowns being silver (not hallmarked) The medals all mounted as worn suspended from contemporary silk ribands. The mounting bar retaining the original long hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: GVF

A Colonial Volunteer?s ?Far East Prisoner of War? campaign and long service group of 5: Lieutenant Eric Mitchell, Straits Settlements Volunteer Force - The 1939-45 Star - The Pacific Star - Defence Medal - War Medal - Efficiency Medal. GVI first issue with bar ?Malaya? (5078 Sgt. E. Mitchell.) Important: Efficiency Medal verified published in the Straits Settlements Government Gazette issue of 21 July 1939 Eric Mitchell, the only son of Dr Edgar Mitchell, and Mrs Kate Mitchell, lwas a native of Sutton-in-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, England, where he was born on 21 August 1905. After education at Hulme Grammar School, Manchester, he trained for a profession as a Civil Engineer and subsequently accepted an overseas appointment with Sime Darby & Co, where he was initially posted to Penang, Straits Settlments. He left the United Kingdom for Malaya in 1927 (he embarked on the S.S.). Between 1927-1933, Eric worked for Sime Darby variously in Penang and Singapore, being resident in latter by 1933. On 8 November 1933, he married Trixie Elaine Thorne (only daughter of Mr & Mrs J. H. Thorn of Normanton, Yorkshire, England, who was born 6 May 1905) at a ceremony held at St. George's Cathederal, Penang. As a long time member of the Straits Settlments Volunteer Force, Eric held the rank of Sergeant immediately prior to the Second World War. Sometime prior to February 1942, Eric was commissioned Lieutenant and was holding that rank when he was captured at Singapore Colony on 15 February 1942. Prisoner of War records show that Eric was transported to Thailand in November 1942, where he was destined to work on the construction of the infamous 'Death Railway'. Fortuntely, Lieutenant Mitchell survived captivity, and is recorded as being liberated in Thailand on 2 September 1945. Re-united with his wife - who has been safely evacuated from Singapore prior to it's downfall, and remained in Ceylon Colony through to 1944 - the couple returned to the Far East post-war, where Eric became a director of Whittal & Company Ltd. In 1956 he was recorded as living at 10 Penang Road, Kuala Lumpur. Eric Mitchell is believed to have died at Hereford, Hereforshoire, England sometime during the first quarter of 1989, having been preceded by his wife,Trixie Mitchell, who died at Leominster, Herefordshire, England in the last quarter of 1988 The medals mounted in the swing-style and as-worn by the recipient, suspended on silk ribands. The reverse of the mounting bar retaining the original long hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: EM dark toned with patina, the medals all GVF

A combination of 5 medals to an Indian administrator that includes a rare Great War Recruiting badge: Khan Bahadur. Sayyid Bunyad Husain, M.B.E., Chief Minister of Jaora State, late Deputy Commissioner Hoshiarpur, Punjab - Member of the Order of the British Empire (M.B.E.). Second type badge (Civil) - Title Badge. GV 'Khan Bahadur' (Khan Sahib Sayyid Bunyad Husain 3 June 1929) - Jubilee Medal 1935 - Coronation Medal 1937 - Great War Recruiting Badge: GV bronze, silver & enamel badge (reverse numbered 2) Important: The M.B.E. & Coronation medals retaining their original silver/silvered mounting bars with hinged pins, and the M.B.E. and Indian Title Badge complete with their plush lethearette cases of issue. That for the M.B.E. with gilt tooled letters on upper lid, and with 'Instructions for Wear' card, while the ITB case has logo of the Calcutta Mint on inside of the lid. The ITB respelendent with original issue full length silk neck cravat riband - M.B.E.: Published IN The London Gazette 13 June 1946 (Chief Minister, Jaora State) - JubileeMedal: 1935 Jubilee Medal Roll (As Deputy Commissioner, Hoshiarpur) Note: The impressed low number '2' on the reverse of the Recruiting Badge would indicate that the recipient was only the second name in the roll of recipients for this scarce award, and almost certainly represents recruiting work in the Punjab, or elsewhere in North India during the period of the Great War Hoshiarpur is located in the North East Punjab, while the Princely State of Jaora (a Muslim Princely State that acceded to India in 1948) is located in Ratlam, Madhya Pradesh. Presumably the recipient took up an appointment in Jahora on his retirement from the Indian Adminstrative Service A scarce combination of awards Condition: Mostly EF

A complete & poignant South African 'Transvaal Scottis 'Killed-in-Action' casualty group of 4: Private Robert 'Duncan' Bowen, 1st Battalion Transvaal Scottish Regiment - 1939-45 Star (26857 R. D.Bowen) - Africa Star (26857 R. D.Bowen) - War Medal (26857 R. D.Bowen) - Africa Service Medals (26857 R. D. Bowen) Important: Robert 'Duncan' Bowen was 'Killed-in-Action' on 24 November 1941 Note: Sold together with below following items; A. South African next-of-kin plaque with plate below reading, ?Killed in Action-World War 1939-1945, 26857 Pte. R. D. Bowen, 1 T.S.' B. Next-of-Kin brooch, numbered ?898?, pin-backed, as worn by the bereaved mother, with an accompanying slip from Field Marshal Smuts C. Buckingham Palce condolence slip D. Three original photographs of Bowen E. A letter written by Mrs Bowen to her son, with envelope - this returned to her as he was already dead F. Pair of Transvaal Scottish shoulder titles and collar badges G. Medal riband bar H. His watch taken from his body inscribed, ?To Duncan from Dorothy, 29.4.41?, and presumably a gift form his sister or sweetheart I. Pocket dictionary inscribed to ?Duncan Bowen? J. Various copied research Duncan Bowen was born on 29 April 1920. He joined the Transvaal Scottish on 1 July 1939, aged 19 years. He served with them in East Africa and Abyssinia and was killed in action on 24 November 1941 at the Battle of Sidi Rezegh whilst on detached duty. He was a member of the ack-ack section of the 1st Transvaal Scottish Note: Because of the size/shape of the memorial plaque this lot will have to be sent in a larger cardboard box parcel, with postage quote reflecting this Condition: GVF

A complete and scarce to unit Great War campaign medal pair to an Indian Gunner whose artillery unit served with the Imperial Camel Corps Brigade: Gunner Nawab Khan, Hong Kong Singapore Royal Garrison Artillery - British War Medal. Silver issue (2091 Gnr. Nawab Khan. H.K.S.R.G.A.) - Interallied Victory Medal (2091 Gnr. Nawab Khan. H.K.S.R.G.A.) Important: The respective Great War medal rolls for the HKSRGA, is found at file reference WO 329/2340 (held and accessible at The National Archives). The medal roll was compiled and signed at Kowloon, Hong Kong, South China on 27 March 1922, and shows that Nawab Khan had first served in 'Egypt' as a 'Theatre of War', and was still serving with the H.K.S.R.G.A. at that time. Gunner Nawab Khan, wa snot entitled, or awarded any other campaign medals,a nd the Great War 'pair' represents his complete medal entitlement. Note: This is the 'only' complete Great War campaign medal pair to the Hong Kong Singapore Royal Garrison Artillery, that we have sighted, and or handled, and as of writing, we are not aware of any other pairs having appeared on the market in the past decade The recipient Nawab Khan, was by ethnicity a Punjabi Mussalman, and held the rank of Gunner at the the time of qualifying for his medals while serving with Hong Kong Singapore Royal Garrison Artillery The Kong Kong and Singapore Artillery, was specifically raised for deployment in the protection of Britiain's Far East Colonies, and one of the most exotic regiments to be found in the British 'Army List', the official tome that list all regiments and corps on the establishment of the British Army The HKSRGA was British officered with the ranks recruited from British India (Punjabi Mussalmans and Sikhs) for station in the British Far East Colonies of Hong Kong and Singapore. Trained as Mountain Gunners, the HKSGRA formed a composite Mountain Battery (3rd HKSRGA Mountain Battery, armed with 10 Pounder gunds) for overseas service in the Great War War Service: The unit participated in various campaigns in Egypt, the Western Desert (Libya), and with the Egyptian Expeditionary Force during their campaigns in Sinai, and Palestine, during which time the unit was the dedicated artillery unit of the Imperial Camel Corps Brigade Condition: GVF

A confirmed & documented South African War with regimentally named Delhi Durbar 1911 medal pair: Private John Chalmers, 2nd Battalion Royal Highlanders (Black Watch) late 1st Battalion Royal Highlanders - QSA Medal. 'OFS' 'Transvaal' 'SA 1901' 'SA 1902' (4693 Pte J. Chalmers, Rl: Highrs:) - Delhi Durbar Medal 1911. Silver issue (4693 Pte J. Chalmers RH) Note: The Delhi Durbar Medal correctly named in the regimentally impressed style common to the Royal Highlanders for the issue of the Delhi Durbar Medal Important: Both medals and all clasps confirmed as entitled per the respective medal rolls (ref & WO 100/100 (for QSA) & WO 100/400 (for Delhi Durbar Medal)) James Chalmers was a native of the parish of St.Margarets, Dunfermline, Fife, Scotland. He was aged 20 years and 8 months of age, and described himself a 'Baker' by trade, when he enlisted for service with the British Army and the Royal Highlanders (Black Watch) on 8 February 1892. In his subsequent career of more than 21 years with 'The Colours' - all of it spent with the Royal Highlanders, he sereved mostly overseas including; - Gibraltar - Egypt - Mauritius - South Africa - India He was never reduced in rank during his 21 years and 72 days service At time of his final discharge from the British Army, at Gosport on 20 April 1913, his character and military conduct were described as 'Very Good' and that he was 'thoroughly sober, reliable, smart & intelligent'. His intended place of residence after discharge was indicated as being, 79 Pittencrieff Street, Dunfermline, Fife, Scotland. He subsequently became a 'Postman' and is recorded at having died on 9 July 1940, at which time he was living at 33 Regent Street, Tulliallan, Fife, Scotland. The recipients service papers - including confirmation of both medals and all clasps - are extant, and can be accessed at The National Archives Condition: Toned about VF and better

A confirmed 'Air Headquarters Levant' campaign medal group of 4: Aircraftman T. Johnston, Air Headquarters (Unit) Levant, Royal Air Force - 1939-45 Star - Defence Medal - War Medal - GSM 1918. GVI type II 'Palestine 1945-48' (4000380 A.C.1. T. Johnston. R.A.F.) Important: Sold together with the official medal transmittal receipt for claim of the General Service Medal with post-war Palestine clasp. This latter including recipients details as shown on the GSM medal and signed by the Commaning Officer Air Headquarters Unit 'Levant' (see pics) and dated 9 February 1948, and white named card box of issue for the GSM Note: Air Headquarters Unit (Levant) was a sub-command of R.A.F. Middle East Command, and was resonsible for R.A.F. units based in Transjordan and Palestine The WW2 campaign medals fitted with original ribands as issued Condition: GVF

A confirmed 'Battle of the Hook' Korean War casualty's campaign pair: Private R. McArthur, 1st Battalion Black Watch - Korea Medal (22496380 Pte. R. Mc Arthur. B.W.) - United Nations: Service Medal with clasp 'Korea' Important: It has been confirmed that Private R. McArthur was 'Wounded-in-Action' at the battle of 'The Hook' between 18/19 November 1952. At the time he is recorded as having served with HQ Company During the 'Second Battle Of The Hook', 18-19 November 1952, 1/Black Watch suffered an estimated 93 x casualties comprised 21 x Killed-in-Action, and 63 x Wounded-in-Action Note: The Black Watch received the below following battle honours for wear on their 'Colours' in respect of their services during the Korean War; - The Hook 1952 - Korea 1952-53 A fine regimental 'Korean War' casulaty pair to the Black Watch. Condition: EF

A confirmed 'Battle of the Hook' Korean War casualty's campaign pair: Private R. McArthur, 1st Battalion Black Watch - Korea Medal (22496380 Pte. R. Mc Arthur. B.W.) - United Nations: Service Medal with clasp 'Korea' Important: It has been confirmed that Private R. McArthur was 'Wounded-in-Action' at the battle of 'The Hook' between 18/19 November 1952. At the time he is recorded as having served with HQ Company During the battle of 'The Hook', 18-19 November 1952, 1/Black Watch suffered an estimated 93 x casualties comprised 21 x Killed-in-Action, and 63 x Wounded-in-Action Note: The Black Watch received the below following battle honours for wear on their 'Colours' in respect of their services during the Korean War; - The Hook 1952 - Korea 1952-53 A fine regimental 'Korean War' casulaty pair to the Black Watch. Condition: EF

A confirmed 'Death Railway' Far East Prisoner of War campaign and long service group of 4: Sergeant John Winder, 88th Field Regiment Royal Artillery - The 1939-45 Star - The Pacific Star - War Medal - Efficiency Medal. GVI first issue with 'Territorial' bar (827039 Sjt. J. Winder. R.A.) Important: Sergeant John Winder of the 88th Field Artillery Regiment, Royal Artillery, is confirmed as having been made a Prisoner of War at the fall of Singapore Colony to the Imperial Japanese Army on 15 February 1942 Note: The recipients father Great War medals are currently listed for sale separately on this website John Winder was a native of Lancaster, Lancashire, England, where he had been born on 3 October 1912. John enlisted into the Territorial Army on 15 February 1933. Prior to the oubreak of the Second World War, he had resided at his residence located at 33 North Edward Edward Street, Lancaster. After his capture, John was subsequently transported as POW 'Slave Labour' to work on the construction of the infamous 'Death Railway' between Thailand and Burma. From 1943, John reported to have been an inmate at the below following POW camps; - Kanburi: March 1943 - Kisao: April 1943 - Takanun: August 1943 - Klian Kli: October 1943 - Tonchin: February 1944 - Tamuang: February 1945 - Nokom Nai: February - August 1945 After his liberation and subsequent repatriation in 1945. John returned to his hometown of Lancaster, where he is recorded as having died in 1988 A 'soft copy' of the recipients FEPOW questionnaire (ref WO 344/409/2) wIll be forwarded to the buyer by email attachment Condition: Medals lightly laquered VF

A confirmed 'Jungle-Beasts' Slim River and Prisoner-of-War campaign group of 5: Private Robert Glasgow, 2nd Battalion Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders - IGS Medal 1936. 'North West Frontier 1936-37' (2979551 Pte R. Glasgow, A. & S.H.) - 1939-45 Star - Pacific Star - Defence Medal - War Medal Important: Recipient is confirmed as having been captured on 18 January 1942, after the action at 'Slim River' where his unit- 2nd Battalion Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders - fought a rear-guard action on the Malay Peninsula as part of the 11th Indian Division Robert Glasgow, a native of Glasgow, Scotland (his residence was at 43 Russell Street, Mossend, Bellshill, Lanarkshire) was born on 3 May 1912, and had enlisted for service with the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders on 22 May 1934. During captivity he appears to have been held captive at Taiping and then Kulalumpur (the camp leader at this last was a Colonel Fitzpatrick) Sold with a copy of the soldiers Prisoner of War questionnaire ref WO 344/378/1 Condition: GVF

A confirmed 'Malaya Campaign' Indian Army casualty group of 3: Lance Naik Keshar Singh Gusain, 5th Battalion 18th Royal Garhwal Rifles, Indian Army - 1939-45 Star (9659 L/Nk Keshar Singh Gusain, R. Garh.Rif.) - Pacific Star (9659 L/Nk Keshar Singh Gusain, R. Garh.Rif.) - War Medal (9659 L/Nk Keshar Singh Gusain, R. Garh.Rif.) Important: The CWGC records that the recipient died in Singapore Colony on 15 February 1942 Note: All medals are Calcutta Mint / Indian issues, that have been impressed in the Indian Army style The date of 15 February 1942 - the surrender date of Singapore Colony - is a generic date used by the CWGC for 'all' British and Empire Forces personnel who were missing in Malaya/Singapore prior to or after 15 February 1942, and whose bodies were never recovered, and or for whom no specific actual dates of death are known Keshar Singh Gusain was the son of Kaliyan Sing and Makhi Devi, of Dudphora, Garhwal, India, and the husband of Bardai, of Dudphora. His sacrifice is commemorated at the Singapore Memorial, Kranji, Singapore 5/18 R.G.R. was a war raised battalion of the Indian Army (raised at the Regimental Centre, Lansdowne in February 1941). 5/18 R.G.R. did not qualify for either the India Service Medal, or the Defence Medaland. The battalion was posted to 45th Brigade in July 1941. 5/18 R.G.R. was - together with the rest of 45th Brigade - deployed to Malaya on 16 December 1941, and arrived in Singapore on 3 January 1942. 5/18 R.G.R. - subsequently being immediately rushed as reinforcements to Malacca, and then to Muar in Malaya, in support of 8th Australian Division. On 17 January, at Bakri, 5/18 R.G.R. was ambushed and is recorded as having suffered 50% casualties killed, wounded and mostly missing - almost certainly including Keshar Singh Gusain! Condition: VF

A confirmed 'Operation Varsity Airborne-Landing' battle casualty medal group of 5: Private D. Coleman, 1st (Airborne) Battalion Royal Ulster Rifles, 6th Airlanding Brigade, 6th Airborne Division - IGS Medal 1936. North West Frontier 1937-39 (3771350 Rfmn. D. Coleman. R. U. Rif.) - The 1939-1945 Star - The France and Germany Star - Defence Medal - War Medal Note: IGS 1936 Medal and clasp entitlement verified per respective campaign medal roll of 1st Battalion Royal Uslter Rifles, held at The National Archives (Ref WO 100/500) Important: Recipient confirmed a battle casualty on 24-25 March 1945 - 'Operation Varsity' - per official British Army Casualty Lists 1939-1945 held at The National Archives (ref WO 417/90) The recipients unique army number 3771350, is from a block of numbers allocated to The King's Regiment (Liverpool), and indicates that he had initially been posted to The King's Regiment (Liverpool) when he first enlisted into the British Army sometime prior to 1939 On the outbreak of hostilities in the Second World War, 1st Battalion Royal Ulster Rifles was in India , where it had recently served on the North West Frontier of India, fighting in 'Waziristan' against the tribal forces of the 'Faqir of Ipi'. Shortly after the 1/R.U.R.'s return to the United Kingdom in 1940, the battalion was converted to an 'Airborne' role and trained as 'Glider Infantry' forming part of '1st Airlanding Brigade' of the 1st Airborne Division. The battalion trained long and hard for future deployment during the invasion of France. In May 1943, the Ulster's were assigned to the 6th Airlanding Brigade, part of the 6th Airborne Division. On D-Day, 6th June 1944, the 'Airborne Ulsters' were landed by Horsa gliders, behind enemy lines in Normandy, France. As part of 'Operation Mallard', the battalion's D-Day actions were at Ranville, Loungueval & Sainte Honorine. The Ulster's remained campaigning in Normandy through to September 1944, in which month the 6th Airborne Division was recalled to England. 6th Airborne returned to the continent in December 1944, where it served in Belgium. The Ulster's played a pivotal role during their final campaign of the Second World War - the crossing of the Rhine - when on late evening of 24 March 1945, as part of the airborne forces allocated for 'Operation Varsity', they were again landed by glider into enemy territory. On 24-25 March 1945, the Ulsters suffered an estimated 259 casualties (killed, wounded and missing) during 'operation Varsity', including 3771350 Pte D. Coleman Condition: GVF

A confirmed 'Royal Garhwal Rifles' Italy Casualty campaign medal group of 5: Lance Naik Givind Singh Rawat, 3rd Battalion 18th Royal Garhwal Rifles, Indian Army - 1939-45 Star (8528 L/Nk. Govind Singh Rawat, R. Garh. Rif.) - Africa Star (8528 L/Nk. Govind Singh Rawat, R. Garh. Rif.) - Italy Star (8528 L/Nk. Govind Singh Rawat, R. Garh. Rif.) - Defence Medal (8528 L/Nk. Govind Singh Rawat, R. Garh. Rif.) - War Medal (8528 L/Nk. Govind Singh Rawat, R. Garh. Rif.) Note: All medals are Calcutta Mint / Indian issues, that have been impressed in the Indian Army style Important: Lance Naik Govind Singh Rawat, 3rd Battalion 18th Royal Garhwal Rifles is confirmed as having been 'Wounded-in-Action' in Italy on 5 October 1944 (the published Regimental Casualty Roll refers - a copy of the respective entry page will accompany the medals) The medals mounted as-worn in the hills, in the court-style. The pin and fittings since removed from the cloth covered mounting board, otherwise the medals Condition: VF

A confirmed - non Singapore - Far East Prisoner of War campaign and long service group of 5: Gunner F.A. Jefferies, Royal Artillery - 1939-45 Star - Pacific Star - Defence Medal - War Medal - Efficiency Medal. GVI first issue & 'Territorial' bar (1442672 Gnr. F.A. Jefferies. R.A.) The recipient is confirmed as having been a Far East Prisoner of War, his date of capture cited as 8 March 1942. Note: As Singapore surrendered on 15 February, 1942, it is most likely that the recipient was either an evacuee from Singapore who was subsequently capured during the short-lived Netherlands East Indies campaign, and or was captured in some minor campaign territory, and or had evaded capture for a short period after the British defeat in Malaya / Singapore The medal group mounted in the swing-style and 'as-worn'. The mounting bar retaining the long hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: GVF

A confirmed 1942, casualty campaign group of 5: Private Duncan Campbell, 2nd Battalion Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders - IGS Medal 1936. 'North West Frontier 1936-37' (297956 Pte. D. Campbell, A. & S.H.) - 1939-45 Star - Pacific Star - Defence Medal - War Medal Important: Duncan Campbell is confirmed on the Commonwelath War Graves Commission website as having died in Malaya on 13 January 1942 Duncan Campbell, the son of Mr and Mrs John Campbell, of Alexandria, Dumbartonshire, Scotland, was 25 years of age at the time of his death. The regimental journal 'The Thin Red Line' has some notes on the recipient as follows; April 1936, he arrived in Karachi, India, and 2 days later joined 2nd Battalion Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders at Rawalpindi where he was posted to 'B Coy'. In November 1938 he was serving with 'A Coy', No 7 Platoon. On 16 October 1938 he qualified as a nursing orderly at the British Military Hospital, Secunderabad. While in Malaya, he was serving with 'A Coy Condition: EF

A confirmed 51 Highland Division \'Beaumont Hamel\' Military Medal, World Wars & Police Long Service Medal group of 6: Sergeant Robert George King, 1/6th Battalion Royal Highlanders (Black Watch) Territorial Force, later Special Constabulary - Military Medal. GV 1st type (1447 Sjt: R. G. King. 1/6 R. Hdrs-T.F.) - 1914-15 Star (1447 L-Cpl R. J. King. R. Highrs.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (1447 Sjt R. J. King. R. Highrs.) - Interallied Victory Medal (1447 Sjt R. J. King. R. Highrs.) - Defence Medal - Special Constabulary Long Service Medal. GVI 1st type (Robert. G. King) For Bravery in the Field at \'Beaumont Hamel\'. The Military Medal award was published in the London Gazette issue of, and is confirmed as a gallantry award for the recipients conspicuous bravery at the capture of \'Beaumont Hamel\' by 51st Highland Division, during the Battle of the Somme. The local Perthshire newspapers The Strathearn Herald issues of 27 January 1917, and 3 March 1917, respectively contained the below following articles pertaining to Robert King, as quoted below: Quote, MILITARY MEDAL FOR BLACKFORD SOLDIER Intimation has been received that Sergent Robert G. King, Blackford, son of Mr. John King, Cross Cottage, Stirling Street, Blackford, has been awarded the Military Medal for conspicuous bravery in the field. Sergeant King, who is the first of the Blackford lads to gain this distinction, had been connected with the Territorials for some years, and was mobilised on the outbreak of war. He crossed to France with his regiment early in 1915, and was invalided home some months later, returning to France for the second time some months ago. He is at present in an English hospital suffering from trench feet. Previous to the war he was in the employment of Messers Taylor and Dougall, Strathallan Boot Factory. Unquote. Quote, SOLDIERS At HOME:- Sergeant Robert G. King, Black Watch, is at present home on furlough from Chester Hospital, England, where he has been for the past three months, suffering from trench feet. Private John Morrison, Black Watch, arrived home on Wednesday, of last week from, Dalmeny Hospital, Edinburgh, where he has been for four months, suffering from a contused back. Both were members of the local Territorials, mobilized at the outbreak of war, and have been engaged in much of the heavy fighting on the Western Front. Sergeant King took part in the magnificent assault on Beaumont Hamel, for which he was awarded the Military Medal, and Private Morrison was present at the brilliant engagement at Le Sars on the Somme. Unquote. King Family History: See the Strathearn Herald issue of 14 June 1919, which has a lengthy article pertaining to the Golden Wedding and family history pertaining to Sergeant King\'s parents and family Capture of Capture of Beaumont-Hamel: Was a tactical incident that took place during the Battle of the Somme (1 July – 18 November 1916) in the Battle of the Ancre (13–18 November) during the second British attempt to take the village. Beaumont-Hamel is a commune in the Somme department of Picardy in northern France. The village had been attacked on 1 July, the First Day of the Somme. The German 2nd Army (General Fritz von Below) defeated the attack, inflicting many British and Newfoundland Regiment casualties On 1 July 1916, the 29th Division attacked at 7:20 a.m., ten minutes after a 40,000 lb (18 long tons; 18 t) mine under the Hawthorn Ridge Redoubt had been blown. The explosion alerted the Germans nearby, who occupied the far lip of the crater and pinned down British troops in no man\'s land on either side, where they were caught by German artillery-fire. White German signal rockets were mistaken for success flares and the 88th Brigade, including the Newfoundland Regiment, advanced from 200 yd (180 m) behind the British front line. The few parties that crossed no man\'s land found uncut wire. Reserve Infantry Regiment 119 had been in deep dugouts (Stollen) and emerged to defeat the attack. The Newfoundlanders suffered 710 casualties, of the 29th Division total of 5,240 casualties By early November, the British in the south were ready to attack northwards towards the Ancre river, simultaneous with an attack eastwards on the north side of the river to capture Beaumont-Hamel and Serre-lès-Puisieux. On 13 November, during the Battle of the Ancre in thick fog, the 51st (Highland) Division outflanked Beaumont-Hamel on both sides and forced the garrison to surrender. Infantry and artillery co-operation was conspicuously superior to 1 July; barrages were better aimed and more destructive, cut off the German front line from the rear and neutralised German guns; mopping up parties had been given specific objectives in the German defences. The defenders were exhausted before the battle began and where the British artillery had cut the wire, were unable to repulse the attack. The defenders of Beaumont-Hamel repulsed a frontal attack by the Highlanders but were surrounded in the fog and surrendered later in the day Medals & clasp(s) verification: The MM and Great War medals all verified as entitled per the below cited sources: - Military Medal: Published in Supplement to The London Gazette issue 22 January 1917 - 1914-15 Star: WO 329/2741 - British War Medal: WO 329/1357 (records both his regimental numbers vis 1447 & later 265228) - Interallied Victory Medal: WO 329/1357 (records both his regimental numbers vis 1447 & later 265228) Note: Recipients MIC and all 3 x Great War medal rolls all show the same single letter typo Robert \'J\'. King (sic). This being exactly as the medals were subseqiently issued, and never returned for correction Robert George King, son of John King, was a native of Blackford, near Crieff, Perthshire, Scotland, where he was born circa 1881. Robert had nine siblings, comprising 4 x brothers (all five of them served during the Great War - and all survived) and 5 x sisters. On the outbreak of the Great War, Robert, a existing member of the Territorial Force, was mobilized for service with his battalion 6th (Perthshire) Battalion Royal Highlanders (Black Watch). His Medal Index Card and corresponding medal roll for the 1914-15 Star, show that he first entered theatre of war \'France\' on, 2 May 1915, disembarking with 6/Royal Highlanders at the channel port of Boulogne. At the time of his landing in France, he held the appointment rank of Lance-Corporal. Robert was decorated with the Military Medal \'For Bravery in the Field\' at Beaumont Hamel during the Battle of the Somme, and in 1917, was invalided back to England suffering with Trench Feet. After recovery and recuperation Sergeant King was returned to France. While Sergeant King appears to have avoided German gunshot and shrapnel wounds during his overseas service in France, he was lucky with his fortune while carousing when out of the front line, as he is later recorded on 23 March 1918, being admitted to the 58th Casualty Clearing Station seeking treatment, for \'VDG\' (Gonorrhoea), subsequently being sent to No. 4 Stationary Hospital from where he was transferred on 17 April 1918 (file series MH 106/1483 refers). The highest rank Robert held during his service in France with the British Expeditionary Force was Sergeant. He survived the horrors of the Great War, and was disembodied from the British Army on, 23 February 1919 The medals neatly mounted in the court-style on a flock covered board, for display purposes A fine Great War medal group to a \'Jock\' NCO who is confirmed as having been decorated for bravery in the field with the 51st Highland Division at the capture of \'Beaumont Hamel\' Condition: Mostly GVF

A confirmed 51st Highland Division \'St Valery\' Second World War & Long Service medal group of 3: Private Frederick Reid, 1st Battalion Gordon Highlanders, 51st Highland Division - The 1939-45 Star - War Medal - Military LS&GC. GVI 'Regular Army' (2869498 Pte. F. Reid. Gordons.) Photograph: The Aberdeen Weekly Journal issue of 17 October 1940 has a captioned identified portrait photograph of Lance Corporal Frederick Reid, in which the soldier is wearing Khaki field service tunic with a Balmoral Bonnet on his head this latter with the 'Bydand' Stag's Head cap badge of the Gordon Highlanders Frederick Reid, the seventh son of William John Reid (Grieve / Horseman) & Eliza Helen Reid (nee Henry) was a native of, Garmond, Monquhitter, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, where he was born on, 29 July 1904. Frederick's parents had 16 x children, comprising 10 x sons & 6 x daughters. When old enough to join the British Army, Frederick enlisted in his local infantry regiment, the Gordon Highlanders, at Aberdeen, Scotland, on, 15 October 1921, at which time he was 17 years of age. At the time of his enlistment, he cited his mother as his notifiable 'Next of Kin', who in 1921, was residing at 'Bogtama', Auchterless, Aberdeenshire. In 1940, his parents are recorded as living at 'Rothievale', Rothienorman, Aberdeenshire By the time of the 'Battle for France' in 1940, Frederick, had already racked up 19 years service with 'The Colours', and had served extensively in overseas locations in the erstwhile British Empire. In 1940, Frederick, was holding the appointment of 'Lance-Corporal' while serving with 1st Battalion Gordon Highlanders, with the British Expeditionary Force, under higher formation of the 51st Highland Division (GOC Major-General Victor Fortune). Frederick was captured by the German 'Wehrmacht' sometime at or immediately following the surrender of the 51st Highland Division at St Valery en Caux (which place, on 12 June 1940, was surrendered to General Irwin Rommel, GOC 7th Panzer Division - later to earn fame & respect as 'The Desert Fox', on 12 June 1940. During his years as a Prisoner of War, Frederick was incarcerated at Stalag 0B located at Marienburg, Germany, where between 1940-1945 he held the POW Number 16565. Frederick Reid. survived the war, and shortly after being liberated and repatriated to the United Kingdom, he was discharged to the 'Z' Reserve on 5 October 1945 having completed just a few days short of 24 years service with the Gordon Highlander. After taking his discharge from the British Army, Frederick, returned to his native roots in the North East of Scotland, and is recorded as having died of Pneumonia & Cardiac failure on 7 September 1966, 1966, at which time he was resident at Upper Feithhill, Inverkeithny, Banffshire, Scotland. Frederick was buried in Fyvie Kirkyard, where his parents also lay at rest Sold together with some hard-copy research including extract pages from the British Army Prisoner of War register 1939-1945 Condition: About EF

A confirmed ?Trench Raider? gallantry & campaign medal group of 3 to a Scottish soldier who was later Killed-in-Action: Corporal William Ryrie M.M., 6th Battalion Queens Own Cameron Highlanders, late 5th (Reserve) Battalion, Argyll & Sutherland Highlander - Military Medal. GV first issue (220097 Pte W. Ryrie. 6/Cam?n Hdrs) - British War Medal. Silver issue (202783 Pte.W.Ryrie. A. & S.H.) - Interallied Victory Medal (202783 Pte.W.Ryrie. A. & S.H.) William Ryrie (1897-1918) was a native of Lennoxtown, in the Parish of Campsie, Stirlingshire, Scotland. At the outbreak of war, he was still only 16 years old and ? for one reason or another ? he did not volunteer his services, thereafter. However, he would appear to have joined the Army about the end of March 1917. Prior to this, he had been employed as ?a Clerk in the goods depot of the North British Railway at Lennoxtown?. He may have been mobilised under the Derby Scheme ? or he could have been a Conscript, ?called up for Service under the Military Service Act?. Whichever he was, he was then posted to the 5th (Reserve) Battalion, Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders. Having been home on ?draft leave?, he embarked at Folkestone on 18 July 1917 and landed at Boulogne that same day. On 19 July, Private Ryrie joined the 19th Infantry Base Depot at ?taples and was posted to the 1/7th Argylls. However, he remained at ?taples and, therefore, never actually went on to join this battalion. On 6 August 1917, his draft of men ? 77 in all ? was transferred from the Argylls to the 4th Cameron Highlanders. That same day, they were posted to the 6th Cameron Highlanders ? which battalion they actually joined on 7 August 1917. Therefore, all of William Ryrie?s active service on the Western Front was as a Cameron Highlander. It is very possible that Private Ryrie then took part in the actions around Frezenberg, 22-23 August 1917. Thereafter, the 6th Camerons spent the winter of 1917-18 in the Arras sector. As to the award of his M.M. (L.G. 25.4.18), a most informative article in his local newspaper ties this firmly to a specific event: ?Private William Ryrie, in a letter to his mother? tells that he had been in a bombing raid on March 11th [1918], and a few days after he was informed that he had been recommended for the part he had played in that raid. On March 21st his officer informed him that he was to be presented with the Military Medal?.? (The Kirkintilloch Herald, 3.4.18 refers). This raid had been carried out in the front line at Monchy-le-Preux, east of Arras. The following is a summary from the account of it, taken from Historical Records: ??A? Company carried out a difficult raid on the enemy?s trenches at 6.15 on the morning of March 11. The party consisted of Lieutenant J. Miller, M.C., in command, two officers, two sergeants, and nineteen men. Divided into three groups, the raiders moved forward under a barrage? [and] it was not until the men got to within thirty yards of the German trench that the enemy showed fight, opening fire with machine-guns and throwing stick bombs. The raiding party was held up by [impassable] wire entanglements, which were not visible from the British line? [so] the enemy manned his trench strongly and boldly exposed himself. A desperate fire fight with rifles and bombs ensued... The Camerons were using their rifles with deadly effect, and the rifle grenadiers recorded many direct hits on the enemy line? At zero hour plus ten, Lieutenant Phillips signalled the retirement, and the raiding groups fell back? Unfortunately Lieutenant Miller was killed as he was making his way through the enemy wire in a vain effort to reach the trench? The casualties in the raid were: killed, Lieutenant J. Miller, M.C. ; wounded, four other ranks? As far as is known, William Ryrie was still with the 6th Cameron Highlanders at the time of the German Spring Offensive. On 28 March 1918, the battalion played a significant part in halting strong German attacks towards Arras. Then, in July 1918, the 6th Camerons ? Lance-Corporal Ryrie included ? went south with the 15th (Scottish) Division to fight under French command. His battalion attacked towards Noyant-et-Aconin on 23 July 1918, and it is highly likely that William Ryrie took part in, and survived, this action. On 25 July 1918, the 6th Camerons were relieved in the front line and moved back to the area near Missy-aux-Bois. However, during this relief, the area around Missy was heavily shelled with mustard gas. On that day and, it would appear, in these circumstances ? Lance-Corporal Ryrie was killed in action. Sold together with a quantity of copied research Condition: VF

A confirmed and officially named \'Ramree Island\', Burma, \'Killed-in-Action\' medal group of 3: Lance-Naik Belam Sing Bisht, 1stBattalion 18th Royal Garhwal Rifles - The 1939-1945 Star (8796 L/Nk Belam Sing Bisht, R. Garh. Rif.) - The Burma Star (8796 L/Nk Belam Sing Bisht, R. Garh. Rif.) - War Medal (8796 L/Nk Belam Sing Bisht, R. Garh. Rif.) Note: All medals are officially impressed Indian Army issues, as sent to the recipients next-of-kin in India, sometime after the 15 August 1947 Important: Lance-Naik Belam Sing Bisht, 1stBattalion 18th Royal Garhwal Rifles, is confirmed 'Killed-in-Action' during the recapture of Ramree Island, Burma, on 4 February 1945 - one of 10 x 'All-Ranks' of 1/18 R.G.R. to have been Killed-in-Action at 'Ramree' Island 'Ramree' was subsequently awarded to the Garhwal Rifles as one of their 13 x Second World War 'Battle Honours' The supreme sacrifice of Belam Sing Bisht is perpetuated in memory on the Commonwealth War Graves Commission 'Rangoon Memorial', located in the Taukkyan War Cemetery, Rangoon, Burma, where Belam's name and service details are carved on one of regimental panels of the 'Rangoon memorial'. The Rangoon Memorial bears the names of almost 27,000 personnel of the British Empire and Commonwealth Forces who have no known grave and who died in the campaigns in Burma, 1941-1945 The recipient Naik (Corporal) Belam Sing Bisht, son of Rupdei, and husband of, Boliya, was a native of, Joli, Garhwal, India, was serving with 1st Battalion 18th Royal Garhwal Rifles, n infantry regiment of the British Indian Army, when he was Killed-in-Action on, 4 February 1945. At the time of his death he was recorded as being 23 years of age During the Second World War the 18th Royal Garhwal Rifles regiment incurred an estimated 2667 x casualties (British & Indian 'All-Ranks', killed (350), died (951 - many as FEPOW), wounded (1366) Sold together with copied entry page form the regimental casualty register that will be sent to the buyer by email file attachment A rare officially named - and complete medal entitlement - to one of the very finest infantry regiments of the British Indian Army Condition: VF

A confirmed Delhi Durbar and campaign medal group of 5: Corporal Daniel Campbell Cheshire Regiment, late 2nd Battalion Gordon Highlanders - QSA. 'Relief of Ladysmith' 'Laings Nek' 'Belfast' (5936 Pte D. Campbell, Gordon Highrs:) - KSA Medal. With 2 x dated S.Africa clasps (5936 Dmr: D. Campbell. Gordon Highrs:) - British War Medal. Silver issue (10388 A.Cpl. D. Campbell. Ches R.) - Interalled Victory Medal (10388 A.Cpl. D. Campbell. Ches R.) - Delhi Durbar Medal 1911. Silver issue (10388 A.Cpl. D. Campbell. Ches R.) Note: The Delhi Durbar Medal is named in the regimental engraved style/format for the Gordon Highlanders, the medal with typical neat silver replacement claw swivel suspender which is a common feature of this medal when named to this regiment Important: All medals and clasps confirmed as entitled - and the group a complete medal entitlement - per the respective medal rolls (WO 100/203 for QSA medal, WO 100/343 for the KSA medal, and WO 100/400 for the Delhi Durbar medal) and recipients Medal Index Card Daniel Campbell was a native of Barony, Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland, who was born there circa 1879. At time of enlistment into the British Army at Liverpool on 22 February 1897, he described himself as being 18 years and 6 months of age, and by 'Trade' a 'Carter'. He was however no stranger to military service as he also cited volunteer service with the 3rd Battalion South Lancashire Regiment Service papers for the recipient are extant and available at The National Archives and confirm all the above details - and much more The group mounted in the swing-style, and presumably as-worn, by the recipient. The medals suspended from silk watered ribands (that of the BWM frayed) the mounting bar retaining the long hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: Silver medals all dark toned. The SA pair VF, the others GVF

A confirmed Delhi Durbar and Great War campaign medal group of 4: Sergeant William Lyon, 1st Battalion Royal Highlanders, late 2nd Battalion Royal Highlanders (Black Watch) - 1914 Star. No clasp (451 L. Cpl. W. Lyon. R. Highrs.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (451 Sjt. W. Lyon. R. Highrs.) - Interallied Victory Medal (451 Sjt. W. Lyon. R. Highrs.) - Delhi Durbar Medal 1911. Silver issue (451 Lcpl W. Lyon R H) Note: The Delhi Durbar Medal is regimentally impressed in the correct distinctive heavy gauge style associated with this regiment Casualty: William Lyon is reported to have been 'Severely Wounded' in 1915 Important: All medals confirmed as entitled per the respective Delhi Durbar medal roll of 2nd Battalion Royal Highlanders (Black Watch) reference WO 100/400, and Medal Index Card for the Great War medals William Lyon, the son of John and Alice Lyon of 53 Wellgate, Dundee, was born in Aberdeen, Scotland circa 1887. By trade a 'baker', he was 18 years and 3 months of age, when he attested for the 3rd Militia Battalion Black Watch at Dundee, Forfar, on 12 October 1905. He subsequently enlisted to the Regular Army on 4 December 1905 (the recipients extant Milita papers held at The National Archives refer) on a short service engagement (7 years with the Colours and 5 years Army Reserve) that included overseas service in British India with the 2nd Battalion Royal Highlanders, during which time William was decorated with a highly prized Delhi Durbar Medal. On the outbreak of the Great War, William was mobilized from the Army Reserve and posted to the 1st Battalion Royal Highlanders (Black Watch) with which battalion he entered the France & Flanders theatre of war on 13 August 1914. As a consequence of his wound/injury Sergeant Lyon was awarded a Silver War Badge and subsequently discharged on 18 August 1915 Sold together with hard copy of recipients Medal Index Card and entry page from the Delhi Durbar Medal Roll The group mounted on green felt board for display purposes, on which is attached a hard laminated label inscribed 'Sgt. William Lyon, Royal Highlanders (Black Watch) Condition: GVF

A confirmed double \'Palestine\' campaign service and Royal Tournament medal group of 5: Constable Frank Harnwell Palestine Police, late Royal Artillery - GSM 1918. GVI 1st type & \'Palestine\' \'Palestine 45-48\' (1239 B/Const. F.Harnwell.Pal.Police. - 1939-45 Star - Defence Medal - War Medal - Royal Tournament, bronze medal reverse named and dated 1936 Note: The upper clasp attached by thread. The Royal Tournament Medal contained in gilt tooled titled case of issue by Mappin and Webb Notes with this group indicate that Frank Harnwell was an A.A. Road Scout prior to enlisting in the Royal Artillery. Apparently he joined the Palestine Police in 1938 and later volunteered for service in Syria in 1940. He is reported to have served in Haifa and later the Motor Transport Section in Jenin Division. He returned to East Anglia after the end of the British Mandate in Palestine Condition: GVF

A confirmed early Korean War casualty's campaign pair: Private L. Bolton, 1st Battalion Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders - Korea Medal (14470976 Pte L. Bolton. A. & S.H.) - United Nations: Service Medal with clasp 'Korea' Important: Reference 'The Argylls in Korea' (Malcolm, 1952), it is confirmed that Private L. Bolton is listed as having been 'Wounded-in-Action' at 'Pakchon' on 7 November 1950 During the fighting at Pakchon between 5-16 November 1950, the 1st Battalion Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders, suffered 6 x Killed-in-Action and 17 x 'Wounded-in-Action' Note: Pakchon was one of two 'Battle Honours; gained by the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders for the Korean War - the other being theatre honour 'Korea 1950-51' 1/Argylls together with 1/Middlesex held the distinction of being one of the first two British Infantry regiments to serve in the Korean War, having arrived in Korea in September 1950. With Major Kenneth Muir of 1/Argylls subsequently earning a posthumnous Victoria Cross, and one of only four VC's awarded to British personnel for the Korean War A fine regimental 'Korean War' pair to the descendent unit of 'The Thin Red Line'. Condition: VF

A confirmed Far East Prisoner of War campaign and long service group of 4: Bombardier Charles W. Dick, Royal Artillery - 1939-45 Star - Pacific Star - War Medal - Efficiency Medal. GVI first issue & 'Territorial' bar (902352 Bdr. C.W. Dick. R.A.) The recipient is confirmed as having been a Far East Prisoner of War, being captured at the fall of Singapore on 15 February 1942 Condition: EM toned the group about EF

A confirmed female 'Ambulance Driver' campaign service medal group of 3: Miss Mona Ramsay, British Red Cross Society, British Red Cross Society, Volunteer Aid Detachment - British War Medal. Silver issue (M. Ramsay. V.A.D.) - Interallied Victory Medal (M. Ramsay. V.A.D.) - Defence Medal Important: The Great War campaign medals both verified on the respective medal roll of the Voluntary Aid Detachment (ref WO 329/2320) compiled and signed on 10 August 1920, wherein Mona is shown as having served overseas in theatre of war 'France & Flanders, between, 4 May 1918 to 26 February 1919 British Red Cross Society records show Mona's 'War Service' as a V.A.D. as under; - 24 October 1915: Date of enlistment to BRCS / VAD - 1 November 1915 to 15 March 1916: Nursing at King George V Hospital, Stamford St. - 15 March 1916 to 4 April 1916: Nursing at Prince of Wales Hospital, Tottenham - 1 May 1916 to December 1917: Nursing at B.R.C.S Hospital Netley - December 1917 to April 1918: Training at garage for ambulance driving - 4 May 1918 to 26 February 1919: Ambulance Driver in France at Etaples & Boulogne The medals mounted in the swing-style, and as-worn by the recipient suspended from silk ribands. The medal mounting bar retaining the original long hinged pin and clasp fittings on reverse Condition: GVF

A confirmed First Boer War 'Majuba Hill' casualty's campaign medal pair: Private James Bell 92nd Highlanders - Afghanistan Medal. 'Charasia' 'Kabaul' 'Kandahar' (1811. Pte J. Bell. 92nd Highrs) - Kabul to Kandahar Star (1611 Private Jas Bell 92nd Highlanders) - Afghanistan Medal. 'Charasia' 'Kabul' 'Kandahar' (1811. Pte J. Bell. 92nd Highrs) - Kabul to Kandahar Star (1611 Private Jas Bell 92nd Highlanders) Note: The forename & surname both officially corrected (see illustration) - and a not uncommon occurrence with this particular medal when named to the British infantry Important: James Bell is confirmed as being 'Wounded-in-Action' by Gunshot Wound on 26 February 1881, at Majuba Hill, Natal Colony, South Africa James Bell, a native of Barony, Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland, was born circa 1840. He enlisted for service with the 42nd Highlanders (Black Watch) at Glasgow, on 7 April 1859. On enlistment he was 19 years of age, and by 'Trade' a 'Labourer'. After completion of training at the Regimental Depot he was posted to the 42nd Highlanders serving overseas in India on 'Garrison Duty'. When the 42nd ended their tour in India, James elected to continue to stay in India when he elected to transfer to the newly arrived 92nd Highlanders on 31 October 1867. By the time he took his final discharge on 16 August 1881, he was credited with having accrued 22 years and 14 days reckonable service with the colours - incredibly this was spent almost entirely overseas, where in the East Indies he had racked up a staggering 20 years 173 days service. During his services overseas he fought in the Afghanistan War, and the first Boer War in South Africa, in which conflict he was, 'Wounded-in-Action' by Gunshot to his left foot during the disastrous Battle of Majuba Hill. Fighting Afghans and Boers however were not the only physical dangers he faced in his many years of soldiering, as testified by his colourful medical record that reads like a gazeteer of Indian Cantonments, where his vices landed him frequent doses of VD, and worse, being one time hospitalised with 'Cholera' while stationed at Peshawar - and against the odds survived. On return to United Kingdom, James Bell spent time recuperating from his wounds at Netley Military Hospital, Southampton, and was finally discharged from the British Army described as 'slightly lame' and as 'unfit for further service' Condition: GVF and better

A confirmed General Service Medal pair for 3 separate South East Asian Campaigns: Lance Corporal Dilbahadur Thapa, 1st Battalion 2nd Gurkha Rifles - GSM Medal 1918. EIIR clasps 'Malaya' 'Brunei' (21149257 Rfn Dilbahadur Thapa 2 GR) - General Service Medal 1962. Clasp 'Borneo' (21149257 L/Cpl Dilbahadur Thapa, 1/2 GR) Note: The clasps on the GSM 1918 are attached by a silver rod as issued Dilbahadur Thapa a native of enlisted for service with the British Army at Paklihawa, Nepal on 20 November 1958. Between 1958-1964 he served with 'D Coy'. During period 1964-68 he served with 'Bugle Platoon, HQ Coy', and then returned to serve with 'D.Coy' again between 1968-1973. He retired on pension on 7 November 1973. His address in Nepal was; - Village: Bayagaon - P.O.: Rakhuwa - Thum: Ruchang - Zilla: Palpa - Zone: Lumbini Medals sold with a copy of a letter confirming above details from Gurkha Major Debbahadur Pun 1/2 G.R. dated Hong Kong 7 May 1987 Condition: VF

A confirmed Great War 'Highland' casualty pair with Silver War Badge: Private David Welsh, 8th Battalion Queens Own Cameron Highlanders - British War Medal. Silver issue (S-23569 Pte D. Welsh, Camerons) - Interallied Victory Medal (S-23569 Pte D. Welsh, Camerons) - Silver War Badge (B229077) Important: Recipient is confirmed 'Wounded-in-Action' on while mserving with 8th Battalion Queens Own Cameron Highlanders David Welsh, an 'Estate Gardener' working at and residing with his family at Spean Lodge, Spean Bridge, Invernesshire was aged 38 years and 11 months when he enlisted for service with the British Army, and 8th Battalion Cameron Highlanders, at Fort William on 19n May 1916. He subsequently served in 'France' where he is confirmed as being 'Wounded' due to 'Gun Shot & Shrapnel' wounds on his left leg. There is a set of papers available for on-line download at the 'Ancestry' website. Those papers include confirmation of above details, and matching SWB receipt showing same issue number as on the badge here included for sale Medals are mounted swing-style 'as-worn' hanging from contemporary silk watered ribbons with a pin-back brooch mounting Condition: GVF

A confirmed Great War campaign pair to a Jock of the 'Dandy Ninth': Private Allan McDonald Stewart, 9th (Highlanders) Battalion Royal Scots (Lothian Regiment) - British War Medal. Silver issue (44290 Pte. A. M. Stewart. R. Scots.) - Interallied Victory Medals (44290 Pte. A. M. Stewart. R. Scots.) Note: The medals verified as entitled, and the recipients full entitlement per the respective medal rolls as under; - British War & Interallied Victory Medals: Ref WO 329/641 (9th Battalion Royal Scots) Important: The 9th (Highlanders) Battalion, Royal Scots, was raised in 1900, as a Highland 'Kilted' battalion within the Scottish Capital similar to The London Scottish, in response to the early reverses of the Boer War. It adopted the Hunting Stewart tartan and, other than Royal Scots pattern badges etc, followed the Highland dress pattern of The Gordon Highlanders. Due to the battalion's 'Kilted' Highland uniform,which made it readily distinctive, compared to other battalions of the Regiment, quickly earned the unit the nickname of ?The Dandy Ninth?. Its Drill Hall was in East Claremont Street at the east end of Edinburgh?s New Town Allan McDonald Stewart, son of Thomas Stewart & Janet Stewart (nee McDonald) was a native of Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland, where he was born on 3 April 1899. Allan had been born into a large family, with the 1901 National Census for Scotland, recording him as residing at the family home located at, 9 Upper View Craig Row, Edinburgh. In 1901, Allan was the youngest member of the Stewart family, his other seven siblings comprising; 4 x sisters viz; Elizabeth 17, Margaret 9, Janet 7 & Georgina 5 and 3 x brothers viz; Robert 15, Alexander 13 & John 11). During the Great War, the 'Dandy Ninth', including Allan Stewart, served in France & Flanders. After surviving the horrors of trench warfare on the Western Front, Allan returned home to his native Scotland, where on, 20 June 1925, he married Ellen "Nellie" Mason Watson Hunter. Allan is recorded as having died in Edinburgh, Scotland, on 24 November 1987. At the time of his death Allan was 88 years of age Both medals retaining their original long lengths of watered silk 'moire' ribands exactly as issued - the ribands being bright, uncreased & resplendent - and most fitting for a Great War pair to a Jock who had served with the 'Dandy Ninth' The medals in unusually near pristine condition. A choice Great War pair to the 'Dandy 9th' - the only kilted battalion of the Royal Scots Condition: EF

A confirmed Great War casualty's ?Hohenzollern Redoubt? gallantry and campaign medal group of 5: Company Sergeant-Major Joseph Dangerfield, M.M., 6th Battalion South Staffordshire Regiment - Military Medal. GV (1056 C.S.Mjr: J. Dangerfield. 1/6 S. Staff: R.-T.F.) - 1914-15 Star (1056 Sjt. J. Dangerfield, S. Staff. R.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (1056 W.O.Cl.2. J. Dangerfield. S. Staff. R.) - Interallied Victory Medal (1056 W.O.Cl.2. J. Dangerfield. S. Staff. R.) - T.F.E.M. GV issue (240026 C.S.Mjr: J. Dangerfield. 6 S. Staff: R.) Note: 2 x letters 'ST' on TFEM officially corrected Sold together with; - Sergeant Major?s gilding metal sleeve insignia, with back plate & cotter pin - Silver War Badge (B283754) - Original photograph (named/addressed) of recipient in South Staff?s uniform - Recipients named/addressed Soldiers pocket New Testament Bible - Original covering letter from War Office dated 29 November 1919 re MM - Original copy of recommendation for the MM on War Office paper Important: The award of the Military Medal was published in the Supplement to the London Gazette issue of 9 November 1916 In the accompanying letter dated, 29 November 1919, sent by the War Office to; The Hon.Secretary, Willenhall War Memorial and Heroes Committee, 19, Clemson Street, Willenhall, Staffordshire Is contained the following recommendation for the award of the Military Medal; Quote, 'During operations near the HOHENZOLLERN REDOUBT on 13th October 1915, when his Company was advancing in support of an attack and all the Platoon Officers and Non-Commissioned Officers had become casualties, he collected the few remaining men and brought them to a position where they were needed in the firing line. He has always displayed great coolness in the face of the enemy and, until severely wounded during a bombardment at FONQUEVILLERS, he had not missed a day in the trenches with his Battalion since they came to FRANCE. Unquote. Wounded-in-Action: Joesph Dangerfield is confirmed receiving Gunshot and Shrapnel Wound to the neck on 16 May 1916 (the recipients service papers held at The National Archives refer) Joseph Dangerfield was a native of Willenhall, Staffordshire, England, where he was born circa 1883. In 1911, the National Census for England & Wales, records him as being employed as a ?Postman? and residing with his family at 31 Fisher Street. He enlisted in the Territorial Force on 20 April 1909, and service with his local T.F. unit, ?6th Battalion Staffordshire Regiment, in which he served with ?D? Coy. Joseph is recorded on his Medal Index Card as having first entered theatre of war France & Flanders, on 5 March 1915. Shortly after being wounded-in-action, Joseph was evacuated to the United Kingdom, where he recuperated between 26 May 1916, through to 1 February 1917. Joseph returned to ?France & Flanders? on 2 February 1917, where he remained on active service through to 25 February 1918, on which date he returned to the United Kingdom. Company Sergeant Major Dangerfield took his final discharge from the British Army on 13 May 1919. The medals fitted with original lengths of stitched silk ribbons A desirable and unusually well documented group of medals to a gallantry medallist rewarded for his deeds at his regiment?s seminal Great War battle ?Hohenzollern Redoubt? Condition: Edge bruise on MM otherwise toned GVF

A confirmed Great War Gallipoli 'First Day Lander' casualty & later 'Prisoner of War' campaign & 'Silver War Badge' group of 4: Sergeant Thomas Kane, 6th Battalion & late 1st Battalion King's Own Scottish Borderers - 1914-15 Star (10741 Pte. T. Kane. K.O.Sco: Bord:) - British War Medal (10741 A.Sjt. T. Kane. K.O.Sco. Bord.) - Interallied Victory Medals (10741 A.Sjt. T. Kane. K.O.Sco. Bord.) - Silver War Badge. Officially numbered (B276405) Note: The 1914-15 Star with officially corrected single forename initial - the correction confirmed on the respective 1914-15 Star Medal Roll & recipients Medal index Card, and exactly as issued Important: Thomas Kane - a 'First Day Lander' at Gallipoli, was a multiple Great War casualty as under; - Wounded-in-Action, Gallipoli, Private, 1/KOSB (Ref Press & Journal 19 June 1915) - Wounded-in-Action, France, L/Cpl (Edinburgh) KOSB (Ref Scotsman 19 June 1916) - POW Sgt 'D Coy' 6/KOSB, Kemmel, 25/04/18 (Ref Int'l Committee of the Red Cross) All medals and Silver War badge verified as entitled per the respective medal rolls as under; - 1914-1915 Star: WO 329/2697 ('First Day Lander' at Gallipoli 25 April 1915) - British War & Interallied Victory Medals: Ref WO 329/1113 (1, 6 & 7th Battalions KOSB) - Silver War Badge: Ref WO 329/3035 (Cause of discharge shown as 'Sickness') Movements of 1st Battalion King's Own Scottish Borderers during the period of the Great War; - 1914 (Aug): In India - 1915 (Apr): Landed at Gallipoli - 1916 (Mar): Landed in France Thomas Kane, son of Maxwell Kane & Mary Kane (nee Collins), was a native of Dundee, Scotland, where he was born on 22 May 1888. By 1891, Thomas is recorded living in Edinburgh, Scotland, with his mother. The 1901 National Census for Scotland records Thomas residing at 96 Leith Street, Edinburgh. Thomas - who appears to have been a Policeman prior to 1910, enlisted in the British Army on 1910 (Silver War badge roll refers) at which time he was posted to the 1st Battalion King's Own Scottish Borderers - the regiment he was to remain with throughout his subsequent service during the Great War. The 'Overseas' Military returns for the 1911 National Census for England & Wales, includes the 1t Battalion King's Own Scottish Borderers stationed at Lucknow, India, where the only 'Kane' therein is recorded as Private 'John' (sic) Kane, born Dundee, Forfar, Scotland, in 1888, and described as a former Policeman, 23 years of age. 1/KOSB was in India at the outbreak of the Great War, it first entered theatre of war 'Gallipoli' on 25 May 1915, when the battalion, together with Private Thomas Kane, landed on the first day of operations. Fortunate to recover from his wounds received at Gallipoli, next entered theatre of war 'France' in 1916. While serving as a Lance Corporal in France, Thomas was 'Wounded-in-Action' for a second time. By 1918, and now an Acting Sergeant, Thomas was serving with 'D Coy' 6th Battalion King's Own Scottish Borderers when he was captured during the German 'Spring Offensive' at 'Kemmel' on 25 April 1918, and subsequently transported and interred in a Prisoner of War camp located in Germany. After his liberation and repatriation back to the United Kingdom, Thomas Kane is recorded as having taken his final discharge from the British Army on 17 March 1919, and just eleven days later on, 28 March 1919, married May Louise Starmore at St Giles Church, Edinburgh. At the time of his marriage Thomas was recorded as being employed as a 'Gas Work Labourer'. Thomas Kane died at Edinburgh, Scotland, on 24 May 1942 The medals all fitted with long lengths of original silk watered weave 'moire' ribands, as issued; A very hard earned medal group to a pre-1914 'Jock', who in spite of multiple wounds received a Gallipoli and France, and later internment as a Prisoner of War, was fortunate to survive the Great War and return to his native homeland of Scotland The Silver War badge with long pin & sans clasp Condition: About GVF

A confirmed Great War period Indian Army \'Mesopotamia\' casualty pair: Sepoy Mustana, 76th Punjab Infantry, Indian Army - 1914-15 Star (1571 Sepoy Mastana, 76 Pjbis) - Interallied Victory Medal (1571 Sepoy Mustana, 76 Pjbis) Important: Mastana, the son of Nathu Khan of Kangarah, Kahuta, Rawalpindi, Punjab, is confirmed on the Commonwealth War Graves Commission website as having died in Mespotamia on 24 July 1915, and his memory is now commemorated on the Basra C.W.G.C. Memorial in Iraq Note: 76 Punjabis were one of the Indian Infantry battalions captured at Kut-al-Amarah in April 1915, and thus the date of death here shown would indicate that tyhe recipient was almost certainly captured, and or died of wounmds while a \'Prisoner-of-War\' or \'Evader\' after the fall of Kut. Note the Basra Memorial only commemorates those members of the Commonwealth forces who died in the operations in Mesopotamia from the Autumn of 1914 to the end of August 1921 and \'whose graves are not known\' - this latter being the commonest fate for those unfortunates captured at Kut! The British Library contains lists of Indian POW\'s captured at Kut-al-Amarah and might be a useful avenue for further research Condition: VF

A confirmed Highland soldiers Great War casualty 'Killed-in-Action' campaign pair: Lance Corporal John Calder, 4th Battalion Seaforth Highlanders - British War Medal. Silver issue (241360 Pte. J. Calder. Seaforth.) - Interallied Victory Medal (241360 Pte. J. Calder. Seaforth.) Important: Private John Calder, 4th Battalion Seaforth Highlanders is confirmed as having been 'Killed-in-Action' in France and Flanders on 23 November 1917 John Calder, the son of Donald and Ellen Calder, of Tannachy, Rogart, Sutherland, was a native of Dornoch, Sutherland, Scotland, where was born circa 1884. He enlisted at Rogart, Sutherland, for service in the British Army, and service with his local regiment, 4th Battalion Seaforth Highlanders. John is commemorated at the Commonwealth War Graves Commission at the Cambrai Memorial, Louverval, France. Reference his Medal Index Card (accessible at The National Archives) his family were only entitled to receive only the two campaign medals here offered for sale, in respect of John's services in the Great War Condition: EF

A confirmed Indian 'Other Ranks' Delhi Durbar Medal and long service pair: Lance Naik Pahlwan Khan, 33rd Punjabis - Delhi Durbar Medal 1911. Silver issue (669 Sepoy Pahlwan Singh 33rd Punjabis.) - Indian Army LS&GC Medal. GV first issue (669 Lce Naik Pahlwan Khan 33rd Punjabis.) Important: The Durbar Medal is script engraved in the customary 'regimental' style of naming for this particular regiment Note: The recipient is confirmed as entitled to the Delhi Durbar Medal 1911, per the respective medal roll (ref WO 100/400) wherein 140 x 'All Ranks' of the 33rd Punjabis, including British Officers and a single regimental 'Pensioner' are listed as having been allocated a Delhi Durbar Medal 1911 Condition: VF

A confirmed Korean War 'Happy Valley' casualty campaign medal group of 3: Private R. Cain, 'B Company' 1st Battalion Royal Ulster Rifles - GSM 1918. GVI issue 'Palestine 1945-48' (14160427 Rfn. R. Cain. R.U.R.) - Korea Medal (22511765 Pte. R. Cain. R.U.R.) - United Nations: U.N. Service Medal with clasp 'Korea' Note: The rank and forename initial officially corrected on both named medals - and a common occurrence thus for these particular campaign medal issues Important: The recipient is shown as in the published casualty roll as being 'Wounded-in-Action' per the casualty lists published in 'The Times' of 20 January 1951 - in respect of wounds received earlier that month at the Battle of Happy Valley between 3-4 January 1951 Note: The GSM medal and clasp confirmed as entitled and issued per the respective campaign medal roll (Reference WO 100/352) signed at Ballyinklar, County Down, Northern Ireland Private R. Cain is a unique name on the GSM medal roll of the Royal Ulster Rifles, his number indicating a post 1942 enlistment, who was recalled from the 'Army Reserve' as a Reservist for service during the Korean War - and allocation at that time of a new Army Number The regimental history 'A New Battlefield The Royal Ulster Rifles in Korea 1950-51' includes mention of Cain in the published nominal roll, and in below extract from the text pertaining to the Battle of Chaegunghyon on 3 January 1951- referred more commonly by the troops present as 'Happy Valley' as under; Quote, "One man had been left behind. Rifleman Cain had suffered a broken ankle was unable to move. He was taken prisoner, then quickly escaped, but was later found hiding in the undergrowth." Unquote. At the time of the Happy Valley action, Private Cain was serving with B Company Sold together with some copied research Condition: VF and better

A confirmed Korean War casualty pair: Fusilier F. Brown-King, 1st Battalion Royal Northumberland Fusiliers - Korea Medal (19047633 Fus. F. Brown-King., R.N.F.) - United Nations Service Medal. With clasp 'Korea' Important: Fusilier F. Brown-King is confirmed as having been 'Wounded-in-Action' during the Korean War, on 2 May 1951 Note: The medals both fitted with their original ribands - that for the UN medal riband fitted with the original intricate hinged pin brooch bar. Both contained in their respective card boxes of issue. The box for the British medal being named with recipients details, and also retaining the brown paper insert envelope Condition: EF

A confirmed Korean War casualty pair: Private D. Samuel, 1st Battalion Welch Regiment - Korea Medal (22491862 Pte D E Samuel Welch) - United Nations Service Medal. With clasp 'Korea' Important: Private Samuel is confirmed as having been 'Wounded-in-Action' in Korea on 15 June 1952 The action in which Private Samuel was wounded is described in 'An Account of the Services of 1st Battalion Welch Regiment Korea in Korea 1951-52' (B. Owen & N. Salmon), and is below quoted; Quote. On 15 June the enemy attacked the Standing Patrol at OUTER FOX. There was no wire, and as the night was very dark the enemy were able to get between the Patrol and 'D' Companies lines unobserved. Hand to hand fighting ensued and the Patrol lost Private Horton with four others being wounded. Private Horton was last seen advancing towards the enemy his firing his Bren Light Machine Gun from the hip. 2-Lt Davey and 12 men re occupied OUTER FOX. No enemy were found there but the telephone line had been booby trapped with a grenade. The body of Private Horton was recovered and brought back to 'D' Company' Unquote Sold together with copied extracts from above reference and the respective entry page with list of casualties including name of Private Samuel that was published in 'The Times' of 5 July 1952 Condition: Edge bruise under 'Welch' of regiment - but naming not affected, otherwise GVF

A confirmed Korean War \'Casualty\' pair: Private A. G. Terry, 1st Battalion Royal Norfolk Regiment) - Korea Medal (22259475 Pte A.G. Terry. R.Norfolk) - United Nations service medal with clasp \'Korea\' Important: The recipient is confirmed as being \'Wounded-in-Action\' per the list of regimental casualties that was published in the Regimental Journal of the Royal Norfolk Regiment, vide \'The Britannia\' (Issue No 40, November 1952). The late Alec Purves - a Norfolks collector - had further noted that Private Terry had been wounded on 1 December 1951 Note: A copy of the casualty lists from the regimental journal, together with a more detailed copied hand-written list of Royal Norfolks casulaties based on the research done by Alec Purves will accompany these medals Condition: One arm of the British Korea medal is bent, otherwise VF

A confirmed Korean War \'Happy Valley\' casualty campaign medal group of 3: Private R. Cain, \'B Company\' 1st Battalion Royal Ulster Rifles a). GSM 1918. GVI issue 'Palestine 1945-48' (14160427 Rfn. R. Cain. R.U.R.) b). Korea Medal (22511765 Pte. R. Cain. R.U.R.) c). United Nations: U.N. Service Medal with clasp 'Korea' Note: The rank and forename initial officially corrected on the GSM - and a common occurrence thus for that campaign medal to this particular regiment Important: The recipient is shown as in the published casualty roll as being 'Wounded-in-Action' per the casualty lists published in 'The Times' of 20 January 1951 - in respect of wounds received earlier that month at the Battle of Happy Valley between 3-4 January 1951 Medal and clasp verification: The GSM medal and clasp confirmed as entitled and issued per the respective campaign medal roll (Reference WO 100/352) signed at Ballyinklar, County Down, Northern Ireland (note that the medal rolls for the Korean War are not in the public domain) Private R. Cain is a unique name on the GSM medal roll of the Royal Ulster Rifles, his number indicating a post 1942 enlistment, who took his discharge sometime after 1946, and who subsequently re-enlisted in the British Army at which time he was allocated a new Army Number The regimental history 'A New Battlefield The Royal Ulster Rifles in Korea 1950-51' includes a reference to Cain in the published nominal roll, and in below extract from the text pertaining to the Battle of Chaegunghyon on 3 January 1951- referred more commonly by the troops present as 'Happy Valley' as under; Quote, "One man had been left behind. Rifleman Cain had suffered a broken ankle was unable to move. He was taken prisoner, then quickly escaped, but was later found hiding in the undergrowth." Unquote. At the time of the Happy Valley action, Private Cain was serving with B Company Condition: About VF

A confirmed Naval Coronation 1902 and Long Service medal pair: Master At Arms William Purchase, Royal Navy late H.M.S. Camperdown - Coronation Medal 1902. Bronze issue - Naval LSGC Medal. Victorian issue (Wm Purchase., M.A.A. H.M.S. Camperdown.) Note: Award of Coronation Medal to Master at Arms William Purchase is confirmed per the respective medal roll (reference ADM 171/61) wherein he is shown as having received the medal at H.M.S. Anson on 10 February 1903 William Purchase was a native of Newbridge, Cork, Ireland, where he was born circa 1860. Condition: VF

A confirmed officially named Indian Army \'Burma Casualty\' medal group of 3: Rifleman Sultan Singh Rawat, 1st Battalion 18th Royal Garhwal Rifles, Indian Army - The 1939-45 Star (10150 Rfn Sultan Singh Rawat, R. Garh. Rif.) - The Burma Star (10150 Rfn Sultan Singh Rawat, R. Garh. Rif.) - War Medal (10150 Rfn Sultan Singh Rawat, R. Garh. Rif.) Note: The medals are officially impressed, per the naming conventions adopted in India post-independence Important: Rifleman Sultan Singh Rawat is confirmed in the Regimental Casualty Register as being 'Wounded-in-Action' in Burma on 25 March 1944 (III Burma Campaign) - a soft copy of the respective casualty register page will be forwarded for reference to the buyer The recipient was an Indian soldier of Garhwali ethnicity who served as a Rifleman with 1st Battalion 18th Royal Garhwal Rifles of the British Indian Army Sold with hard-copy extract page from the respective Second World War regimental casualty register of the 18th Royal Garhwal Rifles The medals still retaining their original 'Indian' made silk medal ribands Condition: About GVF

A confirmed Para 'Twice Wounded-in-Action', battle casualty multiple campaign medal group of 8: 6211185 Corporal J. Shaw, 1st Battalion Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders, late 2nd Parachute Battalion, Army Air Corps & Middlesex Regiment - The 1939-1945 Star - The Africa Star - The Italy Star - Defence Medal - War Medal - GSM 1918. GVI type II & clasp 'Palestine 1945-48' (6211185 Pte. J. Shaw. A. & S.H.) - Korea Medal (6211185 Cpl. J. Shaw. A. & S.H.) - United Nations: Service Medal with clasp 'Korea'. English language issue Important: Private Shaw is confirmed as having been twice 'Wounded-in-Action' during the Second World War, reference respective casualty lists as under; - 8 March 1943, Tunisia (2 Para Bn A.A.C). Casualty List No 1093 (WO 417/58) - 31 January 1944, Italy (2/7th Middlesex Regt). Casualty List No 1379 (WO 417/72) Note: Private Shaw's entitlement to the award of the GSM 'Palestine 1945-48' is verified on the respective campaign medal roll of 1st Battalion Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders, as under; - GSM 1918 & clasp: (WO 100/532). Medal roll signed, El-Tahag, Palestine, 18 June 1946 When Private Shaw first enlisted in the British Army sometime prior to 1942, he was posted to a battalion of the Middlesex Regiment, his unique Army Number, being in the block that was allocated to the Middlesex Regiment. As an 'Other Rank' Private Shaw would have retained the exact same Army Number throughout his entire military service. Private Shaw was a volunteer for the Para's on the raising of the Army Air Corps in 1941, when he transferred to the Army Air Corps and was posted to 2nd Parachute Battalion Private Shaw was 'Wounded-in-Action' at the battle of 'Tamera', fought in Tunisia in March 1943. During the battle 1st Para Brigade was completely surrounded and attacked by an enemy force of at least a division size. Between 8-18 March, 2nd Para Bn alone suffered an estimated 150 x battle casualties (killed, wounded and missing). The battle honour 'Tamera' was subsequently awarded to the Parachute Regiment Sometime after March 1943, Private Shaw was 'Returned to Unit' (almost certainly due to the nature of the wounds he had received in Tunisia) and posted back to his parent regiment, serving with 2/7th Bn Middlesex Regiment in Italy. It was while with 2/7 Middlesex that Private Shaw was 'Wounded-in-Action' for a second time Private Shaw, appears to have transferred to 1st Battalion Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders, sometime shortly after the disbandment of 2/7 Middlesex - a war raised battalion. 1st Battalion Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders - the direct descendent unit of the famous 'Thin Red Line' (93rd Highlanders). During the Korean War, the Argylls had the distinction of being amongst the first 2 x British infantry regiments to serve in theatre. Major Kenneth Muir of the regiment was awarded a posthumous Victoria Cross - one of only four VC's awarded for the Korean war - for his gallantry in action at 'Hill 282' in 1950. The Argylls added the battle honours 'Pakchon' & 'Korea 1950?51' for their services with 27th British Commonwealth Brigade in Korea, 1950-1951 A most desirable 'hard fighting' multi-campaign medal group to a twice wounded soldier, and very early 'Para Casualty' who served with some of the most distinguished regiments of the British Army, including the Die-Hards, Para's and the direct descendent unit of the 'Thin Red Line' Sold together with 2 x hard copy extract pages from the respective War Office 'Casualty Lists' Condition: GVF

A confirmed Regimental Sergeant Major\'s Great War and Long Service \'Prisoner of War\' group of 4: Regimental Sergeant Major Charles Mathieson, 2nd Battalion Gordon Highlanders late 1st Battalion Gordon Highlanders - 1914 Star. With original clasp \'5th Aug.-22nd Nov.1914\' (9826 Sjt. C. Mathieson. 1/Gord:Highrs.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (9826 Sjt. C. Mathieson. Gordons.) - Interallied Victory Medal (9826 Sjt. C. Mathieson. Gordons.) - Military LS&GC Medal. GV first issue (2865078 W.O.Cl.II. C. Mathieson. Gordons) Important: Recipients Medal Index Card confirms that the recipient was a Prisoner-of-War during the Great War Charles Mathieson a pre-1914 \'regular\' serving with the 1st Battalion Gordon Highlanders first entered theatre of war \'France\' with 1/Gordons on 13 August 1914. He was entitled to and received the clasp and roses for his services in the early Mons / Le Cateau actions Almost certainly Charles would have been captured on or close to 28 August, 1914, when his battalion was overrun by the advancing Germans at Mons On repatriation Charles Mathieson continued his military service with the Gordon Highlanders. His LSGC being awarded sometime between 1920-1927 (regimental photographs in the \'Tiger & Spinx\' of the receipient dated 1927-28, show him wearing all 4 x medals). Charles Mathieson transferred to 2nd Battalion Gordon Highlanders from the Regimental Depot in 1926, and became Regimental Sergeant Major of 2/Gordons circa 1927-1930 Combinations of 1914 Star trios with post war LSGC\'s to pre-1914 regulars that subsequently became RSM\'s of British infantry battalions in the inter-war period are uncommon on the market The medals mounted as-worn in the swing-style. The medals suspended from contemporary silk water weaved Great War ribands. The mounting brooch retaining the original long hinged pin and clasp fittings A soft-copy of the recipients respective Medal Index Card will be forwarded to the buyer by email attachment. Condition: VF

A confirmed Royal Marine 'Prisoner of War' campaign and long service medal group of 4: Private William Sonley, Portsmouth Battalion, Royal Marine Brigade, late Royal Marine Light Infantry - 1914 Star. Clasp '5th Aug:-22nd Nov.1914' (PO. 10808. Pte. W. Sonley, Pte. R.M. Brigade.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (PO. 10808. Pte. W. Sonley, Pte. R.M. Brigade.) - Interallied Victory Medal (PO. 10808. Pte. W. Sonley, Pte. R.M.L. I.) - Naval LS&GC Medal. GV first type (PO/10808 William Sonley. Pte. R.M.L.I.) Note: The British War Medal has been officially re-impressed NB: Private William Sonley was captured and made a Prisoner of War at Ostend, Belgium, on 14 October 1914, while serving with the Portsmouth Battalion Royal Marine Brigade - he remained a POW in Germany until repatriated to England on 15 December 1918 Important: The campaign medals and clasp confirmed as entitled per the respective medal roll (Ref ADM 171/171) William Sonley was a native of St. Mary's, Southampton, Hampshire, England, where he was born on 15 March 1881 (this is the date shown on his service sheet - which differs to other official sources which give year of birth as 1882). William was 18 years and described himself as being a 'Dock Labourer' when he enlisted in the Royal Marines Light Infantry at Southampton on 26 February 1900. During the Great War he embarked for overseas service on 26 August 1914, and subsequently served at Ostend and later Dunkirk in which latter place he was captured and made a Prsioner of War - for the remainder of the duration of the Great War, Willaim Sonley was incarcerated in a Prisoner of War camp in Germany. He was finally repatriated back to England on 15 December 1918, and took his final discharge from the Royal Marines on 21 April 1919. At time of discharge his inteded place of residence was shown as being 268 Derby Road, Southampton, Hampshire. William Alfred Sonley is recorded as having died at Southampton sometime in the second quarter of 1950 Provenance: Dix Noonan Webb 28 March 2012 Condition: GVF

A confirmed Silver Jubilee and Long Service pair to a Royal Military Academy Instructor: Captain 'Master at Arms' Arthur Leslie Judge, Army Physical Training Corps - Jubilee Medal 1977 - Military LS&GC. EIIR with 'Regular Army' bar (22847015 W.O.CL.I. A.L. Judge APTC) Captain Judge is confirmed as having been the 'Chief Instructor' of the Physical Training Wing at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst with effect from 7 June 1976. It was in that capacity that he received his Jubilee Medal - his award being in the allocation given to the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst Sold together with copied extracts from the Army List and the respective entry page from the respective jubilee medal roll The medals mounted int he swing style, and almost certainly 'as-worn' by the recipient. The ribands suspended from a mounting bar that retains it's hinged pin and casp fitting Condition: VF

A confirmed South African Gunners \'Prisoner of War\' North Africa\' campaign medal group of 4: Gunner A. J. Pretorius, South African Artillery, Union Defence Force - The 1939-45 Star (114438 A. J. Pretorius) - The Africa Star (114438 A. J. Pretorius) - War Medal (114438 A. J. Pretorius) - Union of South Africa: Africa Service Medal (114438 A. J. Pretorius) Prisoner-of-War: Gunner A. J. Pretorius, is confirmed being captured in North Africa and transported to Axis Occupied Europe as a Prisoner of War, where in March 1945, he was interred in Germany being held at Stalag 7A at Moosburg (Isar), where he held the POW number 124992 Important: The recipients unique service number was in the regimental block 114409-114957 allocated to 6th Light Brigade, Union Defence Force Note: South African personnel of the Second World War era retained the same service number that they received on enlistment for the rest of their career, irrespective of the transfers to other units or services The recipients surname indicates an Afrikaner of Dutch ethnic descent Condition: GVF

A confirmed South African Irish \'Prisoner of War\' North Africa\' campaign medal group of 4: Private W. Scott, 1st Battalion South African Irish, South African Army - The 1939-45 Star (88023 W. Scott) - The Africa Star (88023 W. Scott) - War Medal (88023 W. Scott) - Union of South Africa: Africa Service Medal (88023 W. Scott) Prisoner-of-War: Private W. Scott, is confirmed being captured in North Africa and transported to Axis Occupied Europe as a Prisoner of War, where in March 1945, he was being held in Germany, at Stalag 8B, located at Teschen Important: The recipients unique service number was in the regimental block 87576 - 89075 allocated to 1st Battalion Imperial Light Horse, South African Army Note: South African personnel of the Second World War era retained the same service number that they received on enlistment for the rest of their career, irrespective of the transfers to other units or services The recipients surname indicates a South African of British or Irish descent The medals each retaining their original silk ribands, as issued A scarce seen and desirable unit, the South African Irish - the \'Fighting Irish\' Condition: GVF

A confirmed South African soldiers North Africa campaign & long service medal group of 5: Private J. G. Chelin, Q Services Corps, late 2nd Battalion Royal Natal Carabineers. South African Army - The 1939-45 Star. No clasp (3667 J. G. Chelin) - The Africa Star. No clasp (3667 J. G. Chelin) - War Medal (3667 J. G. Chelin) - Union of South Africa: Africa Service Medal (3667 J. G. Chelin) - Efficiency Medal. GVI first type with South African bilingual bar (Pte. J. G. Chelin Q. S. C.) Note: All of the medals are officially impressed South African \'Pretoria Mint\' issues Important: The recipients unique service number was in the regimental block 600-1000 that was allocated to 2nd Royal Natal Carabiniers of the South African Army South African personnel of the Second World War era retained the same service number that they received on enlistment for the rest of their career, irrespective of any transfers to other units or services 2nd Royal Natal Carabineers: The Royal Natal Carbineers - the senior regiment of the South African Army - were also claimed to be the oldest \'colonial\' volunteer regiment in the former British Empire, had its origins dating back to 15 January 1855, at Pietermaritzburg, Natal Colony, when it was raised as the Pietermaritzburg Irregular Horse. During it\'s early years the regiment served in several campaigns against the Zulus, and further war service included the South African War and the Great War. In 1935, the regiment was granted it\'s \'Royal\' honour (which it had to relinquish in 1961, when South Africa became a Republic.During the Second World War, the regiment - which comprised of two battalions - the 2nd Battalion Royal Natal Carabineers becoming the 6th South African (Recce) Armoured Car Regiment subseqeuntly deployed to North Africa, where it fought with n Egypt. In September, 1942, in order to maintain operational strength, an amalgamation of units became necessary, the 6th SA ACR was withdrawn as a unit from service, and it’s personnel were drafted into other regiments. On 23 October October 1942, so great had been the influx of 6th Regiment reinforcements to the 4th, that the official designation of the latter now became 4th/6th South African Armoured Car Regiment, under command Lt. Col Reeves-Moore. With the reorganisation of the 8th Army, the 4th/6th South African Armoured Car Regiment formed part of the 1st Armoured Division of 10th Corps. Q Services Corps: The South African Service Corps, that had been developed during the Great War, the South African Ordnance Corps and the South African Administrative, Pay and Clerical Corps were replaced by the \'Q\' Services Corps and the \'T\' (Technical) Services Corps, per Proclamation 276 of 10 November 1939. The \'Q\' Services were vastly expanded during the Second World War, providing numerous services for the combatant forces, including the provision of petroleum, oil and lubricants (POL), rations, ammunition, stationery, clothing and equipment and other supplies, as well as providing transport through a large number of motor transport (MT) companies. Duties also involved the running of numerous establishments such as field bakeries and butcheries. By April 1941, \'Q\' Services had already deployed more than 7,000 men for the East African Campaign alone Condition: GVF

A confirmed South African War 'Wounded-in-Action' campaign medal group of 4: Police Sergeant Richard John Pickens, Leeds Mounted Police late Army Service Corps and 6th Dragoon Guards Carabiniers - QSA Medal. Silver with clasp 'Cape Colony' (2988 Corpl. R. Pickens. 6/Dn. *ds) - Kings South Africal. With 2 x dated clasps (2988 Corpl: R. J. Pickens. 6th Drgn: Gds:) - British War Medal. Silver issue (R4-107388 Sjt. R.J. Pickens. A.S.C.) - Interallied Victory Medal (R4-107388 Sjt. R.J. Pickens. A.S.C.) Note: The QSA medal only repinned and with brooch marks Important: Richard Pickens was 'Wounded-in-Action' at Arundel, South Africa, 13 December 1899 Note Important: All medals and clasps confirmed as entitled per below sources; - QSA Medal (Ref WO 100/113) - KSA Medal (Ref WO 100/302) - Great War Medals (Recipients Medal Index Card) Richard John Pickens was a native of London, England, where he was born on 15 October 1874. His father - an Irish immigrant - Joseph Pickens, was a long serving member of the City of London Police Force. Richard enlisted for the British Army on 2 September 1892, and was posted to 6th Dragoon Guards, with which regiment he remained until he left 'The Colours' in 1902. During that time Richard served overaseas in South Africa duiring the South African War, firstly between 4 November 1899 to 27 June 1900 - being 'Wounded-in-Action at Arundel on 13 January 1899 - and secondly between 29 June 1901 until 10 April 1902. Richard took his final discharge form the British Army when he was released from the Army Reserve on 1 September 1904. Sometime after taking his discharge in 1902, he subsequently joined the Leeds Police Force, serving with the Mounted Division of that force - a splendid portrait photograph of the recipient mounted on horseback, with helmet, uniform, sowrd and medal up, can be seen posted on the Ancestry website. The 1911 National Census for England and Wales records him married to his wife Edith Pickens, and by occupation a Police Constable, then residing at 6 Lower Leighton Place Park Lane, Leeds, Yorkshire, England. During the Great War Richard Pickens - by then residing at 89 Portland Crescent, Leeds, volunteered and re-enlisted in the British Army on 16 June 1915, serving a total of 3 years and 299 days, including one yearbetween 1917-1918, spent overseas in France and Flanders with 16th Squadron No 2 Remount Depot, for which latter service he received the Great War campaign pair of medals. Richard Pickens, who latterly resided at 21 Irgs Road, Leeds, died at The General Infirmary, Leeds, on 2 December 1949 The recipients military service papers are extant and accessible from The National Archives The 1887 Jubilee Medal to the recipients father - a long serving Constable with the City of London Police Force is being offered separately for sale elsewhere on the website of Aberdeen Medals Condition: The QSA GF the others about VF

A confirmed South African \'Imperial Light Horseman\'s \'Prisoner of War\' North Africa\' campaign & long service medal group of 5: Corporal T. T. Jordaan, 1st Battalion Imperial Light Horse, South African Army - The 1939-45 Star (127893 T. T. Jordaan) - The Africa Star (127893 T. T. Jordaan) - War Medal (127893 T. T. Jordaan) - Union of South Africa: Africa Service Medal (127893 T. T. Jordaan) - Efficiency Medal. GVI 1st type with South African bilingual bar (Cpl T. T. Jordaan I.L.H.) Prisoner-of-War: Private T. T. Jordaan, is confirmed being captured in North Africa and transported to Axis Occupied Europe as a Prisoner of War, where in March 1945, he is recorded being held in Italy, at Tuturano Transit P.O.W. Camp No. 85 Important: The recipients unique service number was in the regimental block 127751-128150 allocated to 1st Battalion Imperial Light Horse, South African Army Note: South African personnel of the Second World War era retained the same service number that they received on enlistment for the rest of their career, irrespective of the transfers to other units or services The recipients surname indicates an Afrikaner of Dutch ethnic descent The medals mounted in the swing-style and as-worn by the recipient. The medals suspended form their original silk ribands suspended from a medal mounting bar, this latter retaining its long hinged pin & clasp fittings Condition: GVF

A confirmed twice 'Wounded-in-Action' Victorian campaign medal pair: Sapper Andrew Greig, Royal Engineers - China Medal 1857-1860. No clasp (Serjt. Andw. Greig. 10th C. Royal Engrs.) - Abyssinia Medal 1867-1868 (2207 Sapper. A. Greig. Royal Engrs.) Important: The recipients extant service papers held at 'The National Archives' and contemporary British Newspapers confirm him being twice wounded-in-action as under; - China: Pei Ho Forts, 25 June 1859 (Musket Ball through left arm, sent to Hong Kong) - Abyssinia: Aik Hullett, on 8 April 1868, 'While laying Telegraph Wires' Note: Both medals verified per the respective campaign medal rolls as under; - China: Ref WO 100/40 - Abyssinia: Ref WO 100/43 Andrew Greig was a native of Clackmannan, Scotland, where he was born circa 1822. Described as a 'Blacksmith' by trade, he enlisted into the British Army, at Glasgow, Scotland, on 18 November 1848, at which time he was 20 years and 9 months of age. Posted to the Royal Engineers, Andrew subsequently served a total of 22 years 225 days with the British Army, and took his final discharge on 11 July 1871. His intended future place of residence was cited as Hill Street, Tillicoultry, Scotland. During his 22 years with the Royal Engineers he spent a total of 10 yerars and 27 days on overseas service as under; - Bermuda: 3 years 213 days - China: 2 years 81 days - Asia Minor: 3 years 255 days - Abyssinia: 208 days A scarce and quite possibly unique campaign medals to a soldier who was wounded in action in each of the China & Abyssinia campaigns for which he received a medal Condition: Contact marks otherwise about VF

A confirmed Victorian 'Camel Troopers' campaign & long service medal group to one of only 100 men who served in the 'Camel Corps' of the 72nd Highlanders during the Indian Mutiny: Private William Armstrong, 72nd Highlanders 'Camel Troop' - Crimea Medal 1854-56. With loose clasp 'Sebastopol'. Un-named as issued - Indian Mutiny Medal 1857-59. 'Central India' (Wm. Armstrong, 72nd Highlanders) - Military L.S. & G.C Medal. Victorian issue (1767. Wm. Armstrong, 72nd Foot - Turkey: Crimea Medal 1855. Sardinia rev (No.1767 William Armstrong 72 Highlanders) The suspension claw on the LSGC re-pinned In 1881, the 72nd Highlanders were re-styled 1st Battalion Seaforth Highlanders Important: All medals enumerated in the recipients extant service papers held at The National Archives (a hard copy of the papers is sold together with the medals). The respective medal roll references are; - Crimea Medals & clasp Sebastopol: WO 100/31 - Indian Mutiny Medal 1857-59 with clasp Central India: WO 100/38 William Armstrong was a native of the Parish of Whithorn, Wigton, Scotland, where he was born circa 1822. By trade a 'Labourer' William attested for the 72nd Highlanders at Dumfries, Scotland, on 29 July 1843, being posted to the 72nd Highlanders. A professional soldier, William subsequently served for a total of 21 years 'With the Colours'. William completed his military service in November 1864, and took his final discharge on 4 July 1865. At discharge William's character was described as 'Exemplary' the highest approbation available. Of the 21 years 301 days that William Armstrong served 'With the Colours', an incredible - and impressive - 18 years and 5 months was spent on overseas service in diverse locations of the erstwhile British Empire, including 'War Service; in the Crimea and in India, as under; - Gibraltar: 3 years 2 months - West Indies: 3 years 4 months - North America (Canada): 3 years 3 months - Malta: 5 months - Crimea: 1 year 1 month - East Indies (India): 7 years 2 months - Malta: 5 months William's first posting was in Ireland (then considered 'Home Service') and he later served abroad in a variety of places ranging from Barbados and Trinidad to Eastern Canada before another stretch at home and then war in the Crimea. During their time in the Crimea, the 72nd Highlanders lost 12 men killed-in- action or died of wounds, with another 90 men died from Cholera or other diseases While serving in India, William was part of the detachment under Lieutenant Vesey, consisting of 100 men of the light and No.4 Companies, who had been mounted on camels, and attached to a column of Light and Irregular cavalry returned to quarters (at Mhow), having been under canvas in the Field for almost 17 months, and marched over 3000 miles The 72nd Highlander's mounted 'Camel Troopers' were unique for a Highland Regiment during the Indian Mutiny. The unit came into existence on the 23rd of November, 1858, on which date Lieutenant-Colonel William Parke, who was in command of the 72nd, was ordered by Major-General Michel to assume command of a column of light and irregular cavalry. This little column consisted of two 9-Pounder Guns of the Bombay Artillery; 50 sabres of the 8th Hussars; 50 sabres of the Bombay (2nd) Cavalry; 50 sabres of the Maratha Horse; 125 sabres of the Gujrati Irregular Horse; and 100 of the 72nd (Duke of Albany?s Own) Highlanders mounted on camels The column, under Brigadier Parke, was ordered to pursue, with utmost speed, the rebels under Rao Sahib and Tantia Topee. These mutineers having changed their course, having turned northwest, making for the fords of Nerbudda in the vicinity of Chicoolda On the First of December 1858, having marched over 241 miles in nine days, the last being through dense jungle, the column surprised and cut up 3500 of the Sepoy Mutineers of Chota Udaipur (Oodeypore), this having the effect of completely dispersing the rebels; the loss to the Mutineers being considerable for this day?s work by our small column The 'Camel Corps' was further referred to in Colonel John Sym?s regimental history 'Seaforth Highlanders' as follows; ?In May of 1859, a detachment under Lieutenant Vesey, consisting of 100 men of the light and No.4 Companies, who had been mounted on camels, and attached to a column of Light and Irregular cavalry returned to quarters (at Mhow), having been under canvas in the Field for almost 17 months, and marched over 3000 miles.? 667 men of the 72nd Highlanders earned the Indian Mutiny medal, All but 10 of them received the medal with the clasp for "Central India" Approx. 7,300 medals with the "Central India" clasp were issued to British troops Sold together with hard-copy set of service papers A hard earned & well documented group of medals to a much travelled Highlander - and model soldier - who had the rare distinction of being a 'Camel Trooper' during the Indian Mutiny - and scarce thus Condition: VF

A confirmed Warwickshire Yeomanry casualty's Gallipoli campaign and Territorial Force long service group of 4: Private Cotterell Warwickshire Yeomanry - 1914-15 Star (1666 Pte. F. Cotterell. Warwick. Yeo.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (1666 Pte. F. Cotterell. Warwick. Yeo.) - Interallied Victory Medal (1666 Pte. F. Cotterell. Warwick. Yeo.) - Territorial Force Efficiency Medal. GV issue (1666 Pte. F. Cotterell. War: Yeo:) Important: Private Frank Cotterell is confirmed as having being Wounded-in-Action (almost certainly at Gallipoli) reference the SWB Roll Private Frank Cotterell is confirmed on the Silver War Badge Roll as having enlisted on 14 February 1910, and taking his discharge 'Due to Wounds' on 8 September 1916. Frank first entered a theatre of war 'Egypt' on 24 April 1915. Prior to landing in Egypt, the 1st Warwickshire Yeomanry had already suffered at the hands of the enemy - having sailed from Avonmouth for Egypt on 11 April 1915 aboard the 'Wayfarer', the troopship was torpedoed when 60 miles NW of Scilly Isles and towed towed to Queenstown (Ireland) - the regiment finally arriving in Alexandria, Egypt on 24 April 1915. On 18 August 1915, the Warwickshire Yeomanry landed at Suvla Bay, Gallipoli Condition: Toned about GVF

A confirmed Welsh officer 'Minefield Casualty' Italy campaign medal group of 7: Captain Brian Meiric Roberts, Royal Engineers - 1939-45 Star - Africa Star with original clasp '1st Army' - Italy Star - Defence Medal - War Medal - Jubilee Medal 1977 - Efficiency Medal. GVI type 2 suspender bar 'Territorial' (Lt. B. M. Roberts, R.E.) Sold together with; - The King's Badge for Loyal Service The King's Badge issued in respect of service personnel wounded or injured, and subsequently discharged as a consequence of their injuries Note: The group professionally 'swing-mounted' and 'as-worn', albeit the Jubilee medal is mounted 'after' the EM! The mounting bar retaining the long hinged pin and clasp fittings Brian Meiric Roberts ( Army No: 166744) was born into a well known North Wales Family in Cardiff in 1917, where his Father, a Bank Manager was one time Treasurer of the Welsh Rugby Football Union A pre-war member of the Royal Engineers (Territorials), he was commissioned on the 25th January 1941 from 142nd O.C.T.U. and joined 4th British Division, in training in Scotland, the Royal Engineers component of this Division was 7th, 59th ,225th Field Companies and the 18th Field Park Company He was embarked from the Clyde to Algiers and the Middle East in March 1943. There he saw action in the final battles in Tunisia. He was advanced to Captain and appointed the C.R.E?s Reconnaissance Officer. Following Mountain Warfare training in Algeria and Beach landing training in Egypt the Division was transferred from Alexandria to Naples and the Italian front. Here he was present in the final battle for Cassino and was part of the R.E. team that constructed the famous ?Amazon? bailey bridge over the Rapido river which opened the way for the allied advance northwards through Italy. Terence Cuneo?s picture of this epic feat hangs in the R.E. H.Q. Mess, Chatham In June 1944, as the campaign moved through central Italy, Roberts was severely wounded when his Dingo scout car ran into a minefield - he was repatriated to the U.K. and after convalescence ended the War as a Mine Warfare Instructor at the R.E. O.C.T.U., Newark After Demobilisation Brian joined the Crawley Development Corporation in 1948 and became it?s Chief Engineer. He was awarded his Jubilee 1977 Medal for services as Chief Engineer of the New Towns Commission He retired in 1982 and died in 2000 Condition: GVF

A confirmed \'Battle for Caen\' casualty group of 3: Private Albert John Dinnage, 2nd Battalion Gordon Highlanders - 1939-45 Star - France and Germany Star - War Medal Sold with the recipients relic white-metal Gordon Highlanders cap badge 14417669 Private Albert John Dinnage 2 Battalion Gordon Highlanders died, aged 19 years of age, on 1 July 1944, a casualty of the bitter fighting near Caen during the \'Normandy Campaign\'. He is recorded as having been born in London (South East) and had been a resident of Brighton prior to joining the British Army and 2/Gordons with which battalion he was serving when he died in North West Europe. He is interred at Tourville-Sur-Odon Churchyard, Calvados, France. The CWGC shows that the recipients parents Frederick John and Ethel Dinnage, resided at Horsham, Sussex Important: All the medals un-named as issued and sold together with the official named \'Under-Secretary of State for War (War Council) medal transmittal notice sent to recipients next of kin, this having the recipients details shown in the customary hand-written style,and in the same hand and ink as that written on the card box of issue atypical of emphemera sent by \'Infantry Records Perth\'. Togethger with named card box of issue sent bearing stamp of \'Infatry Records Perth\' and addressed to the next of kin at, 8 Spring Gardens, Trafalgar, Horsham, Sussex (see pics) Note: The Great War Territorial Force War Medal group of the recipients father, Frederick John Dinnage, is being sold separately on this website Medals all fitted with the original medal ribands as issued Condition: Medals EF

A confirmed \'China Gunboat\' Yangtze River \'Panay Incident 1937\', & WW2 Long Service medal group of 5: Able Seaman Leslie Charles Frank Cass, Royal Navy late H.M.S. Bee - 1939-45 Star - Atlantic Star - Africa Star - War Medal - Naval LS&GC. GV 3rd type (J.95180 L. C. F. Cass. A.B. H.M.S. Bee.) Medal verification: The Naval Long Service & Good Conduct Medal is shown as 'Traced' in his 'Service Sheet' on date, 7 May 1936, and recorded in the respective Naval LS&GC Medal register (ref ADM 171/143) China River Gunboats: Leslie Cass, served in the Far East during the Inter-War years, specifically 'Yangtze River'service aboard the River Gunboat 'H.M.S. Bee', from 21 February 1936 to 2 June 1938 (after which on the China Station he mustered on H.M.S. Enterprise - a Light Cruiser- from 3 June 1938, for his return to the United Kingdom) H.M.S. Bee: Was an Insect-class gunboat of the Royal Navy, launched on 8 December 1915. This class are also known as "Large China Gunboats". Initially built for service on the River Danube, after the Great War the Insects were transported to China and served on the Yangtze River. In 1920, Bee became the flagship of the Yangtze patrol. On 12 December 1937, Bee, along with Ladybird, became involved in the Panay incident and came under fire from a Japanese artillery unit near Wuhu on the Yangtze. Ladybird took six shells and Bee dodged a shell as she came upon the scene.Bee was paid off in 1938 when the gunboat Scorpion, the new flagship, arrived. She was sold in Shanghai for scrap on 22 March 1939 for £5,225 Panay Incident: The United States Navy River Gunboat 'Panay' - was sunk by Japanese air attack - in a sensational unprovoked act of aggression against the United States. The attack on the USN 'Panay' and several US Merchant vessels, in which several American naval and civilian personnel were killed was a deadly harbinger of worse to come in the Far East in 1941. The sinking of the USN 'Panay' was the first loss of any American naval vessels to airborne attack. The British Gunboats Ladybird and Bee, subsequently transported the survivors of the 'Panay Incident' to safety Leslie Charles Frank Cass, son of Albert Edward Cass (a Fruiterers Storeman) & Elsie Cass (nee Sandy), was a native of the ancient parish of St. Mary Extra, Southampton, Hampshire, England, where he was born on, 20 June 1903. By the time of the 1911 National Census for England & Wales, Leslie was still at School, and was living with his parents and 3 x siblings, viz; 2 x brothers, Albert Edward Cass & Richard Alexander Cass together with a sister, Elsie Agnes Cass, at the family residence located at, 22 Orchard Street, Newport, Isle of Wight. Prior to joining the Royal Navy on, 14 May 1919, Leslie had been employed as a 'Rivet Heater' After joining the Royal Navy, Leslie first rated 'Boy 2nd Class'. During the inter-war years, Leslie mustered aboard a wide variety of ships, including: the 'Protected Cruiser' H.M.S. Powerful (1919); the Dreadnaught Battleship H.M.S. Iron Duke (1921-22); the Light Cruiser H.M.S. Champion (1927-28); the Heavy Cruiser H.M.S. Suffolk (1928-30; the Battleship H.M.S. Nelson 1931-32); the River Gunboat H.M.S. Bee 1936-38; the Light Cruiser H.M.S. Enterprise (1938) and the Destroyer H.M.S. Cleveland (1941). Immediately prior to the Second World War he had in 1939 been attached to the Royal Naval Police (the 1939 National Register for England and Wales, refers). After leaving the Royal Navy, Leslie migrated with his wife and family to New Zealand, where he is recorded as having latterly resided at the Ranfurly War Veterans Home, Auckland, and where he died on 15 May 1987 The recipients service sheets are extant and accessible at The National Archives The medals mounted as-worn in the swing style (the Africa Star riband now loose), suspended from their silk ribands. The reverse of the mounting bar retaining the original long hinged pin & clasp fittings Condition: GVF

A confirmed \'Desert Rat\'s\' Palestine and Second World War campaign medal group of 6: Sergeant John Haw Falkingham, 7th Armoured Division Signals Regiment late Royal Corps of Signals - General Service Medal 1918. GVI \'Palestine\' (2321443. Sgln. J. Falkingham. R. Signals) - The 1939-45 Star. No clasp - The Africa Star. With contemporary tailors \'slider\' clasp \'8th Army\' - The Italy Star - The France & Germany Star - War Medal John Haw Falkingham was a native of, York, Yorkshire, England on, 6 June 1913 and joined the Royal Signals in the early 1930s. Initially drafted to India in 1933 with the 5th Divisional Signal Company, he transferred in 1936 to the 1st Cavalry Brigade Signal Company at Risalpur. Transferred to Palestine for service with the Palestine Force Signals, he returned home to England in 1939 and was court martialed; convicted of fraud, he received 28 days’ detention in August 1939 (hence no subsequent issue of the Military Long Service and Good Conduct Medal) Sergeant Falkingham, experienced extensive campaign service during the Second World War, being in the thick of the action in North Africa, Italy and North-West Europe during the Second World War, where he served throughout with the famous \'Desert Rats\' 7th Armoured Division. Post war Falkingham is recorded in 1947 as a Sergeant with the 7th Armoured Division Signals Regiment at Bad Rothenfelde, in Germany. The following year he formed part of the Hannover District Signal Squadron, before taking civilian employment as a security officer in Surrey. He died at Guildford on 13 July 1974. Sold with some photocopied research relating to the Court Martial at Bulford Camp including military group photographs (Germany, 1947) with the recipient identified, this latter extracted from the regimental journal of the Royal Corps of Signals A desirable campaign medals to a hard fighting NCO \'Desert Rat\' Signaller Condition: About EF

A confirmed \'Java Sea\' casualty of the \'Pacific War\' campaign against the Imperial Japanese Navy, serving aboard a Hong Kong Colony requisitioned ship of the China Navigation Company: Stoker Douglas Saunders Royal Navy, late H.M.S. Anking The group comprises: - The 1939-1945 Star - The Pacific Star (entitled to clasp \'Burma\') - The War Medal Killed-in-Action: P/K.60138 Stoker Douglas Saunders is confirmed having been presumed \'Killed-in-Action\' on 4 March 1942, when the requisitioned Wireless Depot ship H.M.S. Anking was attacked, and sunk in the Java Sea The life and supreme sacrifice of Stoker Douglas Saunders is commemorated in perpetuity by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission on a panel at the Portsmouth Naval Memorial Stoker Douglas Saunders, son of Harry Saunders & Fanny Saunders (nee Hutchins), of Beenham, Berkshire, England, was a native of Tadley, Hampshire, England, where he was born on, 18 September 1904. At the time of his death, when the sea claimed his body, Douglas was 37 years of age, and had been serving in the Royal Navy since.10 November 1922. Prior to joining the Royal Navy Douglas had been employed as a \'Farm Labourer\' Throughout his service Dougals had served \'below decks\' as a Stoker, including years service aboard the battleship H.M.S. Malaya 1923-25. Douglas transferred to the Royal Fleet Reserve on, 10 November 1934 Medals verification: All medals confirmed as entitled per the accompanying Admiralty Condolences & Medals Transmittal. The reverse of the letter marked to indicate that \'4\' medals and clasp issues. Each of the 3 x medals and single \'Burma\' clasp is ticked in ink on the reverse of the Admiralty letter - Original Admiralty Condolences & Medals Transmittal Condolences / Medal letter named to Douglas Saunders Hong Kong Colony Allied Chinese Ships and Allied China Fleet: Including H.M.S. Anking, there was a total of 32 x vessels of the Hong Kong-based China Navigation Company (Swire Group) requisitioned for war service by the Royal Navy and the Royal Australian Navy during the Second World WarWorld War II. Following the fall of Singapore Colony on 15 February 1942, many of the requisitioned ships joined the Allied retreat to Australia. Six were acquired by the Royal Australian Navy; four of these were commissioned as auxiliary warships, while two served as Victualing Supply Issuing Ships. Yarra Convoy Java Sea 4 March 1942: H.M.S. Anking, was a Scottish \'Clyde-Built\' merchant ship that had been made for the Hong Kong based China Navigation Company, where it was based prior 1941. The \'Anking\' was converted to a 3,470 tonne \'Base & Accommodation\' or Depot Ship. On 4 March 1942, Anking was part of an allied convoy that had prior sailed from Tjilatjap, Netherlands East Indies for destination Freemantle in Western Australia. H.M.S. Anking was shelled and sunk in the Indian Ocean 300 nautical miles (560 km) south of Java, Netherlands East Indies, by Arashi, Atago, Maya, Nowaki, Takao (all Imperial Japanese Navy) with the loss of 40 of her 97 crew. Some of the survivors were rescued by Tawali (Netherlands), others reached Java and were taken as prisoners of war The recipients Naval service sheet(s) are intact and accessible at The National Archives A scarce Pacific War casualty to a requisitioned Hong Kong Colony, China Navigation Company ship Condition: Medals EF

A confirmed \'Leslie, Fife\' resident\'s Great War Casualty pair: Private John Michie, 7th Battalion Royal Highlanders (Black Watch) - British War Medal. Silver issue (S-25010 Pte. J. Michie. R. Highrs.) - Interallied Victory Medal (S-25010 Pte. J. Michie. R. Highrs.) Important: Confirmed 'Wounded-in-Action' by Gunshot & Shrapnel Wound (GSW) to Left Leg (Ref UK, WWI Pension Ledgers and Index Cards, 1914-1923), for which he began to receive a pension w.e.f. 10 April 1919 Both medals verified as the recipients full medal entitlement for the Great War per the respective campaign medal roll of the Black Watch (ref WO 329/1354) that was compiled and signed at Perth, Scotland, on, 6 August 1920. John was also awarded a Silver War Badge (No B239746) in respect of the debilitating 'Wounds' he had received during the Great War, while serving with 7th Battalion Royal Highlanders (Black Watch). The SWB register (Ref WO 329/3067) records that John Michie enlisted in the British Army on, 23 April 1918, and took his discharge on, 9 April 1919. At time of his discharge he was was 25 years of age John Michie, a native Scot, who was born in Scotland circa 1893, was a resident of, Leslie, Fife, where in 1921, he was a resident at, 21 North Street, Leslie, Fife, Scotland Sold together with some hard copied research Condition: GVF

A confirmed \'Palestine Campaign\' Great War Medal pair: Private John A. Macer, \'A\' Squadron, 1/1st Hertfordshire Yeomanry, late 21 Corps Cavalry Regiment - British War Medal. Silver (2426 Pte. J. A. Macer. Herts. Yeo.) - Interallied Victory Medal (2426 Pte. J. A. Macer. Herts. Yeo.) Note: The Great War campaign medals verified as the recipients full medal entitlement for the Great War per the respective campaign medal roll of the Hertfordshire Yeomanry (ref WO 329/22) that was compiled and signed at, Canterbury, England, on, 25 October 1920 The recipient first entered theatre of war \'Egypt\' (for service with the Egyptian Expeditionary Force in the \'Palestine\' campaign, holding the regimental number No 2426, subsequently being renumbered as No 105717 Important: Reference file series MH 106/1934 at The National Archives \'British Armed Forces, First World War Soldier\'s Medical Records\' the recipient is confirmed as having been hospitalised while serving in Palestine, when on 23 October 1918, he was admitted aboard the His Majesty\'s Hospital Ship \'Assaye\', his service entry details being shown as No 105715 (sic) Pte J. Macer, 21st Corps Cavalry The XXI Corps was an Army Corps of the British Army during World War I. The Corps was formed in Egypt in June 1917 under the command of Lieutenant General Edward Bulfin. It formed part of the Egyptian Expeditionary Force (EEF), that served in the Sinai and Palestine Campaign. The 21st Corps Cavalry were present at; Beersheba, Third Gaza, Jaffa and Megiddo The 1/1st Hertfordshire Yeomanry was mobilised in August 1914 and attached to the Eastern Mounted Brigade, they later moved to Egypt in January 1915 and joined the Yeomanry Mounted Brigade. The Yeomanry Mounted Brigade moved to Gallipoli as dismounted troops attached to the 2nd Mounted Division and re-designated as the 5th Mounted Brigade. After the evacuation of Gallipoli they returned to Egypt in December 1915, and were remounted and moved to the Western Frontier Force. In March 1916 the Regiment was split up, RHQ with A Squadron were attached to the 54th Division, later A Squadron joined XXI Corps, Cavalry in Palestine. B Squadron was attached to the 11th Division, in England until on 12 July 1916 joined VI Corps Cavalry, until early in 1917 when it moved to join XVIII Corps, Cavalry. In May 1917 it became GHQ Troops. In July 1917 it returned to Egypt and in May 1918 joined XXI Corps Cavalry in Palestine. D Squadron moved to Mesopotamia, initially on Lines of Communication duties and in July 1916 it was attached to the 13th Division, until December of that year when they moved to III (Tigris) Corps Cavalry. In August 1917 they were attached to the 15th Indian Infantry Division, and in May 1918 they were tasked with Lines of Communication duties with the North Persia Force. John Arthur Macer, son of William A Macer (Coachman) and Annie Macer (nee Adams) was a native of, Stanstead Saint Margarets, Hertfordshire, England, where he was born on, 21 January 1894. By the time of the 1911 National Census, John is recorded working an an \'Apprenticed Carpenter\', and living with his parents at, \'The Stables\', St Margaretsbury, St Margarets, Nr Ware, Hertsfordshire, England. During the Great War, John served with his local mounted yeomanry regiment, 1/1 Hertfordshire Yeomanry, in which he served with \'A\' Squadron, attached to the 21st Corps Cavalry Regiment, and served through the \'Palestine Campaign\' fighting enemy Turkish Ottoman Forces. Post-war, John returned to his native Hertfordshire, and sometime during the fourth quarter of 1924, he married, Constance Fanny Pratt. By the time of the compilation of the 1939 National Register for England & Wales, John and his wife are recorded as living at, 126 Rye Road, Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire, at which time his employment was on his own account operating \'A Tobacconist & Confectionary\' retail shop. Still residing at the foregoing address, John Arthur Macer, is recorded as having died on 6 February 1959 The campaign medals mounted in the court-style for display Condition: About EF

A confirmed \'Red Hackles\' Prisoner of War Great War campaign medal pair: Private John George Henderson, \'D\' Company 4/5th Battalion Royal Highlanders (Black Watch) - British War Medal. Silver issue (201297 Pte. J. G. Henderson. R. Highrs.) - Interallied Victory Medal (201297 Pte. J. G. Henderson. R. Highrs.) Important: Confirmed captured by the enemy on 27 April 1918, at Kemmel, Belgium, during the German Spring Offensive. He was thereafter for the duration of the war held as a Prisoner-of-War in Germany, where he was incarcerated at POW camps, located at Soltau & latterly at Hameln Medal Verification: Both medals verified as the recipients full medal entitlement for the Great War per the respective campaign medal roll of the Black Watch (ref WO 329/1356) that was compiled and signed at Perth, Scotland, on, 4 November 1920 John George Henderson, son of Thomas Henderson (Salmon Fisherman & later Agricultural Labourer) & Mary Laing Henderson (nee Ramsay) was a native of, Kirkton, Balmerino, Wormit-on-Tay, Fife, Scotland, where he was born on, 16 June 1885. The 1901 National Census for Scotland, records Thomas residing with his parents and, sibling sister, Mary Jane Henderson (b. 1888), at the family home located at, Kirkton Cottage, Balmerino, Fife, Scotland. During the Great War, John enlisted in his local infantry regiment, the Royal Highlanders (Black Watch), and was subsequently posted to the 4/5th Battalion (Territorial Force) Royal Highlanders (Black Watch) that had been formed in France on 16 March 1916, when the 1/4th(City of Dundee) & 1/5th (Angus & Dundee) Territorial Force Battalions of the Royal Highlanders (Black Watch) had been amalgamated. The respective Great War campaign medal rolls of the Black Watch only record John having served overseas with the 4/5th Battalion of the regiment . John was captured by the enemy during the German Spring Offensive of 1918, at 'Kemmel' (POW records refer), on, 27 April 1918. After being captured he was incarcerated for the remaining duration of the Great War, in Germany, firstly at located at Soltau & latterly at Hameln. John only appears to have been repatriated back to the United Kingdom, sometime in 1919, as the 'Fife Electoral Registers' for Spring 1919, still record him as a serving soldier on overseas service, but by the time of the Autumn issue of the electoril issue was shown still as a soldier, but no longer 'absent' on overseas service. John George Henderson is recorded as having died in, Cupar, Fife, Scotland, on, 17 May 1974 Sold together with hard-copy photocopied research, including German / Red Cross POW records & Medal Index Card Condition: GVF

A Confirmed \'Sink the Bismarck\' Second World Campaign & Long Service Medal Group of 5, to a Petty Officer confirmed as serving on the Battleship H.M.S. Rodney: Chief Petty Officer Leslie Ewart Thornton Hacker, Royal Navy late H.M.S. Rodney - The 1939-45 Star. No clasp - The Atlantic Star. No clasp - The Africa Star. With original clasp \'North Africa 1942-43\' - War Medal - Naval LS&GC. GVI 1st issue (Mx. 45119 L. E. T. Hacker. Sy. P.O. H.M.S. Rodney.) Sold together with a studio (Jerome) portrait photograph of the recipient in Petty Officer\'s uniform, wearing cap with Petty Officer\'s cap badge, and with Petty Officer\'s sleeve insignia with two \'Good Conduct\' stripes denoting 8 years service, worn on his left tunic sleeve. This dated on reverse for 1937 (the recipients service sheets confirm that a third \'12\' years Good Conduct stripe was awarded on 1 December 1938 Medals and clasp verification: The Naval LS&GC Medal confirmed as entitled per the respective referenced Admiralty Medal Roll. Second World War medal rolls are not yet in the public domain, but the basic qualification for all campaign medals can be derived from entries in the recipients \'Service Sheet\'. The cited references are: - The 1939-45 Star. No clasp: Service Sheet shows continuously on H.M.S. Rodney, 5/4/1939, 30/10/39 (note over 3 years) & then from 9/5/1941 no other ship entered until 1947 - The Atlantic Star. No clasp: Service Sheet shows continuously on H.M.S. Rodney, 5/4/1939, 30/10/39 (note over 3 years) & then from 9/5/1941 no other ship entered until 1947 - The Africa Star. With original clasp \'North Africa 1942-43: Service Sheet shows continuously on H.M.S. Rodney, 5/4/1939, 30/10/39 (note over 3 years) & then from 9/5/1941 - War Medal: Awarded for 28 days uniformed service during the Second World War (recipient served throughout, per \'Service Sheet\') - Naval LS&GC. GVI 1st issue: ADM 171/151 & recipients \'Service Sheet\' shows \'Traced\' Medal 2.11.40 awarded while recipient was serving aboard the Battleship H.M.S. Rodney The recipients service sheets are extant and are held & accessible at The National Archives Witness to Destruction and Sinking of the \'Bismarck\': Chief Petty Officer is confirmed having bene present serving aboard H.M.S. Rodney, at the time Rodney engaged and destroyed the Bismarck, reference the newspaper \'Gloucestershire Echo\' issue of, 5 May 1946, with extract quoted below from a lengthy article pertaining to the recipient\'s parents Golden Wedding: Quote, SON IN SINGAPORE Mr. and Mrs. Hacker have a married daughter, living at Leckhampton, Mrs. Clarice Sylvestre, who has presented them with a grandson, and a grand-daughter, a son Leslie E. T. Hacker, who is a Chief Petty Officer in the Navy, in which service he has served for 19 years. C.P.O. Hacker who was aboard the Rodney at the time of the engagement in which the Bismark was sunk, is at present at Singapore, and naturally very disappointed at not being able to come home to celebrate his father and mother\'s fiftieth anniversary. C.P.O. Hacker has two sons. Unquote. Rodney\'s Battle with the Bismark: Rodney spotted Bismarck at 08:44 on 27 May, one minute after King George V and was the first to open fire at a range of 23,400 yd (21,400 m) three minutes later with Bismarck replying at 08:49. The initial salvos from both ships were off but Rodney straddled her opponent with her third salvo and hit her twice with her fourth at 09:02, knocking out the forward superfiring turret, disabling the lower turret and severely damaging her bridge. In her turn, Bismarck scored no hits, although she managed to damage Rodney with shell splinters before her forward guns were knocked out. As the British ship manoeuvred to bring \'X\' turret to bear while closing the distance, she exposed herself to fire from Bismarck\'s aft turrets, which only managed to straddle Rodney. As the range diminished, she began to fire torpedoes, although shock waves from near misses caused the door for her starboard tube to jam at 09:23. At 09:31, the ship blew off the left barrel of the Bismarck\'s lower aft gun turret and started a fire inside the turret that forced its evacuation. Around this time the combined fire from Rodney, King George V and the heavy cruisers Norfolk and Dorsetshire knocked out all of Bismarck\'s main guns. Rodney closed to point-blank range and continued to engage, starting to fire full broadsides into Bismarck on a virtually flat trajectory, and added three more torpedoes at a range of 3,000 yd (2,700 m) beginning at 09:51; one of these malfunctioned but another may have struck Bismarck. According to the naval historian Ludovic Kennedy, who was present at the battle in Tartar, \"if true, this is the only instance in history of one battleship torpedoing another Rodney fired 378 sixteen-inch shells and 706 six-inch shells during the battle before Dalrymple-Hamilton ordered cease fire around 10:16, while Dorsetshire was then ordered to finish Bismarck off with torpedoes. Ironically, Rodney\'s own main guns firing at low elevation had damaged her more extensively than had Bismarck. Deck plates around the main-gun turrets had been depressed by the effects of the guns\' muzzle blast, and some of the structural members supporting them had cracked or buckled. Piping, urinals and water mains had broken, while the shock of firing had loosened rivets and bolts in the hull plating, flooding various compartments. One gun in \'A\' turret permanently broke down during the battle and two others in \'B\' turret were temporarily disabled All of the recipients medals were earned while serving with H.M.S Rodney The medals mounted in the swing-style, and as-worn by the recipient. The silk ribands suspended from a white-metal mounting bar that retains its long hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: GVF

A Contemporary British Miniature 1914-15 Star on a \'Trio\' Medal Mounting Bar The group comprises one medal on a contemporary three space medal bar: - 1914-15 Star - - The single contemporary star mounted and suspended from a white metal medal mounting bar that retains the original long hinged pin and clasp fittings The medal fitted with an inter-war issue watered silk \'moire\' riband Condition: About EF

A Contemporary British Miniature Medal group of 3 x Great War Medals The group comprises three miniature medals: - 1914-15 Star - British War Medal. Silver issue. With swivel supension - Interallied Victory Medal The medals all mounted and suspended from a contemporary medal mounting bar that retains the original long hinged pin and clasp fittings The medals all fitted with inter-war issue watered silk \'moire\' ribands, all of which are bright A choice item of contemporary mounted miniature medals, all of superior quality Condition: EF

A contemporary French gallantry and multi-campaign medal group of 9 as earned by the Legion Etrangere (Foreign Legion) - Medaille Militaire. Current issue - Croix De Valeur. With 1 x silver star emblem and 2 x bronze star emblems - Croix Du Combatant - Medaille D'Outre Mer: 'Tchad Rep' 'Centrafricaine Rep' 'Cote D'Ivoire' - Medaille Defense Nationale: 3 clasps including 'Legion Etrangere' - Medaille Commemorative Francaise. Clasps 'Afghanistan' 'Ex Yougoslavie' - United Nations Medal. With clasp 'Sarajevo' - NATO Service Medal with clasp 'Ex-Yougoslavie' - NATO Service Medal with clasp 'ISAF' The group mounted as-worn in the French manner of three overalpping rows. The reverse of the mounting pad retaining the fittings for attachment to the uniform tunic Condition: EF

A contemporary mounted pair of silver miniature Second World War campaign medals - Defence Medal - War Medal The medals mounted as-worn by the recipient in the swing-style. The silk medal ribands suspended from a white metal mounting bar that retains its long hinged pin & clasp fittings Condition: Toned GVF

A contemporary un-named and un-attributed group of Second World War and Long Service miniature medals Comprising - The France and Germany Star. No clasp - War Medal - Defence Medal - Efficiency Decoration. GVI second type with integral \'Territorial\' bar The miniatures are all contemporary issues Mounted as-worn in the swing style by the veteran The reverse of the medal mounting bar retaining its long hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: EF

A contemporary un-named and un-attributed group of Second World War Campaign and Long Service miniature medals (4) Comprising - The 1939-1945 Star. No clasp - The Africa Star. No clasp - War Medal - Efficiency Decoration. GVI second type with integral \'Territorial\' bar The miniatures are all contemporary issues Mounted as-worn in the swing style by the veteran The reverse of the medal mounting bar retaining its long hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: GVF

A Cornish Firemans medal group of 3: Station Officer Francis Dunstone Johns, Cornwall Fire Brigade, late National Fire Service and Redruth Fire Brigade - British Empire Medal (Civil Division). EIIR issue (Francis Dunstone Johns) - Defence Medal - Fire Brigade Long Service Medal (Stn.Offr. Francis D. Johns) Important: The B.E.M. was published in the London Gazette of 1 January 1963 The recommendation for Station Officer Johns's B.E.M. is as under; Quote, Mr Johns joined the Redruth Fire Brigade as a part-time Fireman in 1938, and subsequently became Leading Fireman. He served in the National Fire Service with the rank of Section Leader. When the Fire Service was returned to local authority control in 1948, he was appointed a part-time Sub-Officer in the Cornwall Fire Brigade. He has held his present appointment since 1950. Mr Johns has given the fire service many years of valuable part-time service. Unquote. Sold with 3 x related photographs of his BEM recommendation and letters from Buckingham Palace and 10 Downing Street, plus a National Fire Services insert appertaining to the 'Rules for Wearing Decorations & Medals' The BEM mounted on original issue silk weave riband with the issue brooch pin attached to riband, contained in red titled Royal Mint case of issue. The other medals mounted in the swing style, as worn. The mounting bar on this latter retaining the long hinged pin and clasp fittings. Condition: GVF

A Cornishman\'s \'Pristine Condition\' & documented Palestine Arab Rebellion, Second World War and Long Service medal group of 6: Flight Sergeant Joseph Kenneth George, Royal Air Force - GSM 1918-62. GVI 1st issue & clasp \'Palestine\' (366304) - The 1939-1945 Star. No clasp - The Africa Star. With clasp \'North Africa 1942-43\' - Defence Medal - War Medal - Royal Air Force LS&GC. GVI first issue (366304) Naming: All of the medals complete with their original silk issue ribands as issued, and never mounted Sold together with: - Official named card box of issue (a/f) for the WW2 medals. Complete with greaseproof paper envelopes - Original RAF Form 1394. Brief Statement of Service & Certificate of Discharge (dated December 1949) The card box of issue addressed to the recipient at: 366304 F/S George J. K. Sgt\'s Mess R.A.F. Chivenor, N. Devon Medals verification: All medals verified as entitled per the recipients \'Statement of Service\' Joseph Kenneth George, only son of Albert Edgar George (an Insurance Agent) and Lillie \'Nellie\' Eveline George (nee Lugg) was a native of Truro, Cornwall, England, where he was born on, 11 October 1909. At the time of the 1911 National Census for England & Wales, Joseph is recorded living with his parents and sibling older sister, Evelyn Joyce George, at the family residence located at, 3 Trafalgar Square, Truro. Joseph enlisted in the Royal Air Force on, 29 September 1925, at which time his rank and trade were Fitter II Airframes. Various official records indicate that Joseph\'s widowed mother latterly managed the White Lion Hotel, Penzance, Cornwall. Joseph served in the Middle East pre-war, in Palestine during the \'Arab Rebellion\', and in North Africa during the Second World War. He took his final discharge from the Royal Air Force on, 21 November 1949, after just over 24 years service. At the time of his discharge - at which time he was described as being a senior N.C.O. supervisor of Superior Ability\'. After retiring from the Royal Air Force, Joseph Kenneth George, returned to his native Cornwall, and is recorded to have died at Penzance, sometime during the first quarter of 1991 Choice condition Condition: Medals EF

A Crimea and Indian Mutiny campaign group of 3: Corporal John Loudon, 42nd Royal Highlanders - Crimea Medal 1854. 'Alma' 'Balaklava' 'Sebastopol' (2087 John Loudon, 42 Royal Highlanders) - India Mutiny Medal. With clasp 'Lucknow' (J. Lowden, 42 Rl Highlanders) - Turkey: Crimea Medal. Sardinian issue (2087 Corpl J.Loudon 42nd Royal Highlanders) Note: The British Crimea named in the Regimental Depot Impressed style for the 42nd Royal Highlanders, and the Turkish Crimea named in a contemporary to the period engraved style The British medals and clasps all confirmed on the respective published Medal Rolls. The musters and medal rolls of the period variously show his name - always with same number 2087 - spelled variously as Lowden and Loudon An attractive group to the senior most and most dsitinguished of all the Highland Regiments, the Royal Highlanders (Black Watch) Condition: Toned VF

A Crimea War and Victorian Meritorious Service group of 3: Colour Sergeant Robert Costigan, 56th Foot - Crimea Medal. With clasp 'Sebastopol' (2047 Cr Serjt R Costigan 56th Regt) - Meritorious Service Medal. Victorian issue (Cr Serjt Robt. Costigan. Late 56th Regt) - Turkey: Crimea Service Medal. With 'Sardinia' reverse (2047 R Costigan 56th Regt) Important: Typical edge wear on the Crimea Medals with last two digits of number on each medal rubbed but still legible. The Crimea medals both named in contemporary engraved serif capitals, while the MSM is officially impressed. The Turkish medal plugged and fitted with a replacement Crimea type curved swilvel suspender Note: In 1881, the 56th Regiment became the 2nd Battalion Essex Regiment Robert Costigan born circa 1823, was a native of Kilmore, Richill, County Armagh, Ireland. He attested for service with the British Army at Armagh on 12 April 1842. At time of his enlistment he claimed to be 18 years and 8 months of age, and described himself as having been a 'Weaver' by occupation. In his subsequent military career, he accumulated a total of 22 years and 58 days service with the colours , the majority of which - 14 years 11 months - was spent in overseas as under; - Gibraltar: 4 years 7 months - Bermuda: 3 years 6 months - Crimea: 1 year - East Indies: 5 years 10 months The highest rank he attained was 'Colour Sergeant' - and remarkable for the time - he was never, throughout his entire career, reduced in rank. . He took his final discharge on 7 June 1864, at which time he is confirmed in his papers as having qualified for both the campaign medals (and a Long Service and Good Conduct Medal with gratuity, which latter was of course returned on award of his subsequent MSM). He name never appeared in the 'Regimental Defaulterers Book',a nd he was never tried by 'Court Martial', his overall character and military conduct being described as 'Exemplary' The above details extrapolated from the recipients extant service papers held in the WO97 file series at The National Archives The medals mounted for display in the court style Condition: Contact wear on Crimea Medals, GF and better

A Crimean War and Indian Mutiny campaign group of 3: Sergeant Alexander Wood, 71st Highland Light Infantry - Crimea Medal 1854. With clasp 'Sebastopol' (3220 A. Wood. 71st Regt.) - Indian Mutiny Medal. With clasp 'Central India' (Alexr Wood, 71st Highd. L.I.) - Turkey: Crimea War Service Medal. This with British reverse(3220 A. Wood. 71st Regt.) Note: The British Crimea Medal, has been neatly re-named in engraved serifed capitals, the medal retaining the correct distinctive regimental florate decoration both before and after the naming!. The Turkish Crimea, has been fitted with replacement ring suspension, and is privately named in neat capitals and has at one time been brooched (no brooch marks on planchet, but there are 2 x tiny holes in rim of medal at 6 and 12 O'Clock. The Indian Mutiny Medal is correctly officially impressed as issued No 3220 Private Alexander Wood was born at, Cardross, Dunbartonshire, Scotland, and enlisted in the 71st Highland Light Infantry at Glasgow on, 26 November 1850. At time of his enlistment he was 18 years of age, and described himself as having been a 'Labourer'. In his subsequent military career, he racked up 18 years and 251 days with the Colours, of which 7 years and 11 months was spent overseas in; - Corfu: 1 year 8 months - Crimea: 1 year 4 months - Gibraltar: 1 year 7 months - India: 3 years 4 months The highest rank he ever attained was 'Corporal' losing his stripes to being 'Drunk'. He took his discharge at Aberdeen, on 20 July 1869, at which time he is confirmed in his papers as having qualified for all of the 3 medals/clasps above listed. He also held 3 x 'Good Conduct Badges', and in spite of 4 x times appearing in the 'Regimental Defaulterers Book' and once being tried by 'Court Martial' his overall military conduct was described as being 'Very Good' Sold with set of service papers confirming all above details and which will be forwarded to the buyer by email attachment Condition: Toned the group about VF

A Crimean War and long service group of 3: Private John Spillane 82nd Foot - Crimea Medal. 'Sebastopol' (Pt John Spillane. 82nd. Regt. P.W.V.) - Military LS&GC Medal. Victorian issue (2473 John, Spillane. 82nd Foot.) - Turkey: Crimea Medal 'British' rev. Pierced with ring & loop (2423 J. Spillane. 82nd Regt) Note: The Crimea Medals contemporary named, the British issue with depot or regimentally impressed naming, the Turkish medal privately engraved John Spillane a native of the Parish of Cahir, Cahirciveen, Co Kerry Ireland was 23 years of age, and by 'Trade' a 'Labourer' when he attested for service with the British Army at Cahirciveen, on 2 January 1847. John went on to serve a grand total of 22 years and 207 days service with the 82nd Regiment. The LS&GC medal being awarded by War Office authority on 28 November 1868. By the time he took his final discharge at Chatham on 30 July 1869, he had never been promoted. His overseas service totalled 2 years and 6 months in; Corfu, Crimea and the East Indies. At discharge his character was described as under; Quote, His character has been Very Good. He is in possession of 5 good conduct badges also the Crmean medal with clasp for 'Sebastopol', Turkish medal and medal for Long Service and Good Conduct with Gratuity of ?5 . He has been once entered in the Regimental Defaulterers Book and that by Convinction by the Civil Power. He has never been tried by Court Martial Unquote. A soft-copy of the recipients service record - confirming all above details - will be forwarded to the buyer by email attachment Condition: Contact marks and edge bruising on Crimean Medal, the group GF-VF

A Crimean War campaign and long service group of 3: Private Thomas Qualter 1st Battalion 21st Foot, late 21st Royal North British Fusiliers - Crimea Medal 1854. 'Sebastopol' (3437 P*** Thomas Qualter 21st R.N.B. Fusiliers.) - Military LS&GC Medal. Victorian issue (3437 T. Qualter 1st Bn 21st Foot.) - Turkey: Crimea Medal 'Sardinia' reverse (3437 P*** Thomas Qualter 21 R.N.B. Fusiliers.) Note: The Crimea Medal with neatly refixed claw. Both Crimea medals named in the same atypical contemporary depot/ regimentally impressed naming in serifed letters, common for this regiment. The LS&GC medal is officially impressed Important: The Crimea medal and both clasps confirmed as entitled on the respective medal roll (ref the on-line resources of the Home Headquarters Royal Highland Fusiliers, Royal Regiment of Scotland) In 1881 the 21st Regiment was retitled the 1st Battalion Royal Scots Fusiliers Condition: Contact marks & edge bruising, the Crimea medals GF and better, the LSGC is about VF

A Crimean War D.C.M. medal group of three: Sergeant Benjamin French, D.C.M., 49th Regiment (post 1881 1st Battalion Berkshire Regiment) - Distinguished Conduct Medal. Victorian issue (Serjt. Benjn. French, 49th Regt.) - Crimea Medal. With 3 clasps 'Alma' 'Inkermann' 'Sebastopol' (**jt. Benjn. French, 49th Foo*) - Turkey: Crimea Medal, with British reverse (Sergt. B. French, 49th Regt. of Foot) Note: *** above denotes where letters are worn in the naming. The Crimean campaign medals are both named in contemporary engraved styles, the Turkish Crimea being pierced and fitted with a British Crimea type suspender Important: Recipient is confirmed as 'Wounded-in-Action' at Alma, and that the D.C.M. reccommendation was submitted to the Queen on 2 February, 1855. In addition Sergeant French also received a ?10 Gratuity. Benjamin French a native of Thorpe Thrapston, Northamptonshire, was by trade a 'Gardener' when he enlisted for service with the British Army at Queen Square, Middlesex on 11 November 1841. He subsequently served a total of 14 years and 305 days before taking his discharge. During his service he served a total of 1 year and 10 months at overseas stations (and many years in Ireland), serving; China 2 months (he embarked in the United Kingdom for China aboard the troopship 'Trio', only arriving there in January 1843 (when he next appears on the battalion muster rolls); The 'East Indies' for 6 months; Turkey for 5 months and the Crimea for 9 months and in which place he was promoted to rank of Sergeant. At the time of his discharge from service his conduct was described as; Quote, His character and conduct have been 'good' and that he was in possession of two good conduct badges when promoted to the rank of Sergeant. Tried by Court Martial on 2 January 1846 'Disgraceful conduct in stealing a Forage Cap' Unquote. Medals are sold with copy of the recipients service papers (ex WO/97 file series), as well as muster roll details. Condition: Medals dark toned, with heavy edge knocks on DCM and British Crimea Medal consistent with frequent wear thus GF

A Crimean War multi-clasp campaign pair: Private C. J. E. Hunt, ?I? Troop, Royal Horse Artillery - Crimea Medal. \'Alma\'\'Balaklava\'\'Inkermann\'\'Sebastopol\' (Chas. J. E. Hunt I. Troop Royal Horse Artillery) - Turkey: Crimea Medal with \'Sardinian\' reverse fitted with British Crimea suspension Note: The naming on the Crimea Medal is privately impressed in the contemporary regimental style ?I? Troop, R.H.A. was present throughout the campaign in the Crimea, attached to the Cavalry division, and at the affair of the Bulganak, had the honour of firing the opening guns of the campaign. Together with ?C? Troop, they were the only Horse Artillery to qualify for all four clasps Condition: Minor edge bruise and contact marks otherwise about VF

A Crimean War pair of medals: Private William Tuffley, 46th Foot - Crimea Medal. With clasp 'Sebastopol' (Pte Wm Tuffley 46th F***) - Turkey: Crimea Medal. Sard rev. With ring/bar suspender (No 3218 W. Tuffley 46 Regt) Note: Both medals are neatly engraved in old contemporary styles Condition: Edge bruising on British medal with letters after 'F' in Foot worn and illegible, otherwise toned VF

A Crimean War pair: Gunner and Driver William Smith, ?H? Field Battery, Royal Artillery - Crimea Medal. 'Alma'' Balaklava' 'Inke' 'Seb' (W. Smith, Gr. & Dr. 11th Btn. Rl. Arty.) - Turkey: Crimea Medal 1855. With 'Sardinian' reverse Note: The Crimea Medal has officially impressed naming. The 'lugs' on the top clasp have been clipped for mounting purposes The pair mounted in the swing-style suspended from a buckle brooch bar. The mounting bar retaining the long hinged pin and casp fitting Sold with copies of relevant roll extracts confirming service with No. 5 Company, ?H? Field Battery, 11th Battalion Royal Artillery Condition: Minor edge bruising and contact marks otherwise about VF

A Cumbrian 'Indian Volunteer' rare to unit Indian Great War campaign medal group of 3 for service in East Africa (the 'Ice Cream War'): Bombardier Carleton Hetherington, 8th Calcutta Field Battery - 1914-15 Star (No 27 Gnr. C. Hetherington, 8 / Cal. Fd. Bty.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (27 Bdr. C. Hetherington, 8 Cal. Field Bty.) - Interallied Victory Medal (27 Bdr. C. Hetherington, 8 Cal. Field Bty.) All medals verified per the respective medal rolls as under; - 1914-15 Star (Ref WO 329/2384 compiled Barrackpore, India, 17 June 1920) - British War & Victory Medals (Ref WO 329/2384 Barrackpore, India, 15 September 1921) Carleton Hetherington, son of George and Mary Jane Hetherington, was a native of Penrith, Cumberland, England, where he was born on 15 November 1884. By profession an Engineer, he is known to have been employed in India between between 1912-1922. Carleton - almost certainly a pre-war member of an Indian Volunteer unit - is confirmed as having volunteered in India for overseas war service with 'The Calcutta Volunteer Field Battery' (East Africa) and first entered theatre of war 'East Africa' on 3 October 1914, at which time he was serving with 'No 8 (Calcutta) Field Battery '(East Africa). Bombardier Hetherington remained in theatre in East Africa through to 9 November 1916, and on 3 January 1917 took his discharge as 'Time Expired' on completion of his period of engagement. At the time the medal rolls were compiled and signed, Carleton Hetherington was still living and working in the Calcutta area of West Bengal, India, the rolls have the remark that the recipients address was to be care of the Officer Commanding 4th (Cossipore) Bde, R.G.A. A.F.I. Carelton Hetherington is recorded as having died on 24 October 1975, at Whitehaven, Cumberland, England Scarce unit Condition: GVF

A Cyprus/Northern Ireland pair: Lance Corporal C.D.P. Gray, 1st Battalion Gordon Highlanders - United Nations Cyprus Medal (UNICYP) - General Service Medal 1962 'Northern Ireland' (24054739 L/Cpl C.D.P. Gray, Gordons) Note: The UN medal is a fine quality contemporary period issue. The pair mounted swing style from contemporary ribands, presumably as worn Condition: VF

A D-Day 6th Airborne Division 'Capture of Ranville' medal group of 6: Regimental Quarter Master Sergeant James 'Jimmy' Warnock, 10th Battalion Ulster Defence Regiment, late North Irish Horse, 1st Battalion Ulster Rifles & 6th Airborne Division - The 1939-45 Star - The France and Germany Star - Defence Medal - War Medal - GSM 1918. GVI first type 'Palestine 1945-48' (7021345 Rfn. J. Warnock. R.U.R.) - Efficiency Medal. EIIR suspender bar 'Territorial' (22950412 Sgt. J. Warnock. NIH) Important: Entitlement and issuance of GSM and clasp confirmed per the respective campaign medal roll of 1st Battalion Royal Ulster Rifles (ref WO 100/532), wherein 'both' of his above shown army numbers are listed, with notation that the GSM was despatched to the recipient on 21 July 1958 Note: The recipient is a confirmed D-Day Lander, per below article published in the Belfast Telegraph of 6 June 1974; Quote, D-Day hero still on duty UDR man Jimmy Warnock strolls across a deserted beach in Co. Londonderry alone with his thoughts of "D" Day, which he and thousands of others commemorate for the 30th time today. His memories of the invasion are as vivid as if it all happened yesterday. Says Jimmy (52), now a Regimental Quarter Master Sergeant with 10 UDR in Belfast: "How can we ever forget it." Hours before British soldiers spilled on to the Normandy coast, he was already sitting tight on French soil - in a German HQ of all places. And to get there he had to help overpower 60 of the enemy, before fighting off a counter-attack later on. Together with 29 other men of the 6th Airborne Division, some of them also from Ulster, they landed at Ranville, four miles from the coast. And their objective was to occupy and hold the German HQ "We set off from Harwell in England - It's now an atomic energy station - in a Horsa glider, which was towed and released over the Grench coast. There were 30 of us in the aircraft, a jeep, some small arms, and an anti-tank rocket launcher. "About 167 gliders took off, and we were among the first to arrive. It was completely dark, but we managed to make our way to the German headquarters. WE held most of them captive, but unfortunately we lost five men." Added Jimmy: "We were completely isolated, and had to wait hours before assistance arrived. And it was just as well, because the Germans were making a counter-attack. "Our casulaties were comparatively light compared to the task we were given, but it was the element of surprise which really paid off. I wasn't told about the mission until the last minute, and once I found out who I was going with, I knew it was an important one." Unquote. The key strategic village of Ranville with nearby strategic bridges - subsequently re-named 'Horsa Bridge' amd 'Pegasus Bridge' was the first French village to be fully liberated during the Normandy campaign, and is a legendary action in the history of the Airborne Division and the Parachute Regiment Sold together with hardcopy photocopy of above cited article with picture of the recipient in uniform, from the 'Belfast Telgraph' of 6 June 1974, and respective entry page from the GSM roll Condition: GVF

A D-Day Air Traffic Control MBE & World Wars group of 6 to a former Great War \'Bomber Pilot\': Squadron-Leader William \'Bill\' Albert Redvers Pepper, M.B.E., Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve late 55 Squadron Royal Air Force & Royal Naval Air Service - Member of the Order of the British Empire (Mily). 2nd type - British War Medal. Silver issue (2/Lt. W. A. R. Pepper. R.A.F.) - Interallied Victory Medal (2/Lt. W. A. R. Pepper. R.A.F.) - The France & Germany Star. No clasp - Defence Medal - War Medal. With bronze Oakleaf emblem (Mention in Despatches) Sold together with some soft-copy research including MBE recommendation and photographs (including one from WW2 showing recipient wearing his \'Pilots Brevet\' and with the ribands of his \'Great War pair on his RAFVR uniform), that will be forwarded to the buyer by email-attachment Decorations verification: The recipients awards of the MID & MBE were published in the respective issues of the London Gazette cited below: a). Mention-in-Despatches, published in London Gazette issue dated 1 January 1943. Ranl at time was Acting Filght Lieutenant. The preamble to the award states: Quote, Air Ministry, ist January, 1943. The KING has been graciously pleased to give orders for the publication of the names, of the following personnel who have been mentioned in despatches by Air Officers Commanding-in-chief : — Unquote. b). M.B.E., published in London Gazette issue dated 14 June 1945. The recommendation for the award of the MBE, was not published, but the recommendation is extant and is quoted below: Quote, Acting Squadron Leader William Albert Redvers PEPPER (604088) - Royal Air Force Station Northolt: Squadron-Leader Pepper has been Senior Flying Control Officer, at Royal Air Force Station, Northolt, since May 1944. During this period the amount of work, especially since D-Day, has been exceptionally heavy. This officer has shown the greatest ability in organising his section and in handling the traffic, often under considerable difficulty. The congestion of large aircraft on the aerodrome has been skillfully handled in spite of the fact that the accommodation layout was designed for fighter aircraft and taxy tracks are awkward for heavy aircraft. There is little doubt that Squadron Leader Pepper and his staff have materially assisted to a considerable extent the furthering of the war effort by the efficient performance of their duties under most difficult conditions. In addition they have been responsible for the despatch and homing of aircraft carrying the most important personages, including H.M. the King Unquote. William Albert Redvers Pepper, was a native of London, England, where he was born on 4 September 1899. Hereinafter referred to as \'Bill\', as he liked to be known, when old enough (he was still a teenager) he joined the Royal Navy, being appointed a \'Probationary Flight Officer\' in the Royal Naval Air Service, or R.N.A..S, on, 28 October 1917. An early \'Aviator\' Bill, transferred to the Royal Air Force, with which force as a 2nd Lieutenant, he became a qualified \'Pilot\' when he attained his Royal Aero Club Certificate on 15 July 1918, at which time and thereafter he proudly wore a winged pilots \'Brevet\' brevet on his service tunic. Shortly after qualifying as a pilot, Bill was posted overseas to France, where he joined 55 Squadron, Royal Air Force, flying DH4\'s /DH9\'s bomber aircraft as part of the recently formed Independent Air Force Independent Air Force: The Independent Air Force came into being on 6 June 1918 with its headquarters situated near Nancy in France. Trenchard took over tactical command of the VIII Brigade from Haig on 5 June 1918 and complete control on 15 June 1918, when Newall became the deputy commander of the Independent Force.As commander, Trenchard reported directly to Sir William Weir the Air Minister, bypassing the Chief of the Air Staff, Frederick Sykes The Independent Air Force eventually consisted of nine squadrons of aircraft which were equipped with - de Havilland DH4s - de Havilland DH9s and de Havilland DH.9As - Handley Page 0/400s - Royal Aircraft Factory FE2bs - Sopwith Camels for escort duties The IAF commenced operations in June 1918, when 12 DH4s of 55 Squadron were despatched to bomb targets around Coblenz and 11 DH4s of 99 Squadron attacked rail targets at Thionville. During the last five months of World War I, Independent Air Force aircraft dropped 550 long tons (560 t) of bombs (for 109 aircraft lost) including 390 long tons (400 t) dropped by night. Over 220 long tons (220 t) were dropped on German aerodromes, which Trenchard justified by pointing out that while the Germans were stronger than the British in the air, their aircraft might be destroyed on the ground. Trenchard argued that his policy was vindicated by the fact the during the period from 5 June to 11 November 1918, German attacks on British aerodromes were minimal and no British aircraft were destroyed on the ground by bombing Bill survived the Great War, and for his services was awarded the British War and Interallied Victory medals. On return to civilian life, Bill started a long and successful career in the world of Cinema & Showbusiness, where he excelled in marketing, to the extent that he became Manager & General Manager respectively of the largest Cinema\'s in the London West end, viz., the Regal at Marble Arch, nad later The Warner Theatre Leicester Square.The London newspapers of the 1930\'s are packed with references / artciles pertaining to \'Bill\' Pepper\'s work in the entertainment world. He also kept his hand-in as an aviator, being a founder member of the Film Flying Club of Great Britain, as described in the \'Kinematograph Weekly\' issue of, 4 May 1933. During the Second World War, Bill was back in uniform as an officer of the Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve. He was awarded a \'Mention in Despatches\' on 1 January 1943, and in 1945 was further decorated when appointed a Member of the Order of the British Empire - this latter for his services at R.A.F. Northolt 1944-1945, and in particular for his able work with Air Traffic Control during the D-Day operations as cited in his award recommendation. The mention of his work with \'Important Personages\' including the King-Emperor at R.A.F. Northolt, may give some indication that he was perhaps involved in a some sort of supporting capacity, on a visit, or visits to France / North West Europe in 1944-45, as evinced by the inclusion of a France & Germany Star in the group of medals William \'Bill\' Albert Redvers Pepper, M.B.E., was residing at Bath Lodge, 8 Bath Road, Reading, Berkshire, England, when he died on, 29 December 1982 Condition: EF

A decorated 'Hospital Commandant's' Great War and long service group of 3: Margaret Thomson O.B.E., Justice of the Peace late Commandant of Ampthill Road V.A.D. Hospital, Bedford, & British Red Cross Society - Voluntary Medical Services Medal (Margaret E Thomson. O.B.E. J.P.) - British Red Cross Society: War Medal 1914-1918 - British Red Cross Society: Award of Merit. With clasp 1926 (51 Margaret E. Thomson) - Primrose League: Secretary's Badge The below following obituary appeared in the 'Bedfordshire Times and Independent' issue dated 13 November 1936; Quote, Mrs. M.E. Thomson. O.B.E. Loss to the British Red Cross Society Many people heard with great regret of the death on Tuesday morning of Mrs. Margaret Edith Thomson., O.B.E., J.P., of 48 Kimbolton Road, Bedford, after a long illness. Mrs. Thomson was the only daughter of the late Captain and Mrs. Rosedon Stead of St.Stephen's near Canterbury, and widow of Major-General H. Thomson, C.B., a resident of Bedford for over thirty years. Mrs. Thomson was a member of a very old Kentish family, dating back to the landings of the Vikings in Kent. For her services during the War as Commandant in charge of the Ampthill Road Hospital for wounded soldiers she was mentioned three times in dispatches and in 1917 the Order of the British Empire was awarded to her. Mrs. Thomson was a Vice-President of the Bedfordshire branch of the British Red Cross Society since it's inception in 1909, and became Commandant of the Voluntary Aid Detachment (No 6, Bedford) when it was inaugurated in 1910. She held the Voluntary Medical Services Medal with two clasps. Mrs. Thomson was made a Justice of the Peace for the Bedford Borough in 1925, and she took a particularly keen interest in the work of the Juvenile Court. Owing to ill-health Mrs. Thomson had been unable to attend the sittings of the Bench during the past two years. Mrs. Thomson leaves one daughter - Mrs. Creswick Atkinson, who is Director Assistant County Controller, and Hon. Secy for the Bedfordshire branch of the Red Cross Society. Magistrates Tribute Before the business began at Bedford Borough Sessions, on Tuesday, the Mayor (Mr. W. E. Sowter) said that the justices heard with sorrow of Mrs. Thomson's death. She was elected a Justice of the Court in 1925, the same year that he himself was placed on the Commission. She had been in failing health for some time, but up to the time of her health broke down she was a regular attendant at the Court. Mrs. Thomson worked very hard in the Juvenile Court even in later days. The Justices requested the Clerk (Mr. H. Nelson Tebbs) to send a letter of condolence to Mrs. Thomson's relatives. The funeral takes place to-day (Friday) and a service will be held at St. Andrew's Church at 2.30 p.m. Unquote. Condition: About EF

A decorated Indian Army Officer\'s South Persia, Waziristan and Second World War group of 7: Major Bertram Lawrence Herdon, Indian Army, late Indian Signals Corps, 10th Baluch Regiment & 127th Baluch Infantry - Order of the British Empire (Mily). 1st type M.B.E.(hallmark date 1932) - British War Medal. Silver issue - Interallied Victory Medal - GSM 1918. GV 1st issue with clasp \'S. Persia\' (Lt. B. L. Herdon.) - IGS 1908. GV 1st type \'Waziristan 1919-21\' & \'1921-24\' (Capt, B, L, Herdon, I,A,) - War Medal - India Service Medal Important: The Great War pair of medals are original medals with skimmed rims. Although the recipient - a habitual resident of British India - was serving with the Indian Army 1917-1918, there is no evidence that he served in any of the qualifying \'Asian\' theatres that would have entitled him to a Great War pair Medals verification: The MBE and named campaign medals verified as entitled per the London Gazette, Indian Army list or respective medal rolls cited below confirmed as serving in the Indian Army 1939-1943, and hence entitled a). MBE (Military): Award published in London Gazette issue of 31 May 1932, \'King\'s Birthday Honours\' b). GSM 1918. GV 1st issue with clasp \'S. Persia\': Ref 127th Baluchis medal roll WO/G43/453 compiled & signed Chaman 17/09/1923 c). IGS 1908. Silver GV 1st type \'Waziristan 1919-21\' & \'Waziristan 1921-24\': Various Indian Army List \'War Services\' show campaign service \'Waziristan 1921-22\' d). War Medal: Appears in Indian Army Lists 1939-1943 as Major Indian Army Reserve of Officers - stops appearing from IA List of October 1943 e). India Service Medal: Appears in Indian Army Lists 1939-1943 as Major Indian Army Reserve of Officers - stops appearing from IA List of October 1943 Bertram Lawrence Herdon, only child of Albert Hampton “Bertie” Herdon (born India in 1865 and employed from 1890 with the \'Secret Service Department) & Elizabeth Jane Herdon (nee Rehill, India born, at Fyzabad) was born in India on 13 March 1898, and baptised at, Amritsar, Punjab, India, on. 6 April 1898 Bertram is reported to have been educated, in India. In 1917, he had claimed ‘6 years, Volunteer’ service - which would only have been possible if he was including \'Cadet\' status with one of the Cadet Corps affiliated with the Volunteers (the Naini Tal region had Cadet Corps). It was also noted at the time that he had knowledge of the French, and Urdu languages Sabathu: He was trained at the Officers’ School of Instruction, Sabathu. (1917 Indian Army Reserve of Officers List.) At the age of nineteen, he was one of a large batch of 212, commissioned as Second Lieutenants into the Indian Army Reserve of Officers (IARO) on 5 May 1917. B. L. Herdon was included in the July 1917 Indian Army List, and by the following year, on promotion to Lieutenant, he was noted as having qualified in ‘Hindustani, Colloquial’ (ref July 1917 Indian Army List, p. 206c; Lond. Gaz., 14 January 1918, p. 720; July 1918 Indian Army List, p. 206b.) 1st Battalion, 127th Queen Mary\'s Own Baluch Light Infantry: This Regiment had been raised in Karachi (1844) by Major J. Jackson, by order of Sir Charles Napier, and had gone through several name changes, the latest having been in 1910. The composition was one company of Punjabi Musalmans, 1 ½ of Mahsuds, and 1 ½ of ‘other Pathans’ South Persia Force: Lieut. B. L. Herdon was ‘Attached’ to 1/127 Baluch on 18 August 1917. The regiment was ordered to Southern Persia during October 1918, but their despatch was delayed due to the severe influenza epidemic which claimed many lives. They apparently eventually arrived on 12 November, one day too late for qualification for the Victory Medal (awarded into 1919 for other Theatres). The General Service Medal to Herdon was one of fourteen to officers of the Regiment, with clasp S. PERSIA to Lieut. B. L. Herdon Indian Army: Bertram had been accepted into the Indian Army (‘I.A.’) from the IARO, on 26 May 1919. The January 1920 Indian Army List, p. 326a, stated that Lieutenant B. L. Herdon’s ‘service for promotion from 5 February 1918 was under the Indian Army Order 510 of 1917’; and that his date of first commission was 5 May 1917, and further, that his date of appointment to the Indian Army was 26 May 1919 (date of rank: 5 Feb 1919): ‘Attd. 127 Baluch Lt. Infy.’ The Commanding Officer of 1/127 Baluch at the time (since 25 August 1918), was the fifty year-old Lt.-Col. H. Hulseberg, DSO and Bar. Confidential Indian Army Reports 1920-23: Happily, three such reports survive for Herdon. The first was made out and signed by Lt.-Col. Hulsenberg at Chaman, on 12 February 1921. This noted that Lieutenant Bertram Lawrence Herdon had been employed as officiating Company Commander of 1/127 Baluch. The colonel reported:- ‘Works hard and has a good grasp of his work. Knows his men well and is popular with them. A good sportsman and rider.’ On 18 April 1921, also at Chaman, the Brigadier wrote: ‘I concur.’ The second was made out by Major C. R. Hartley at Dehra Ismail Khan on 1 April 1922. This noted that Lieut. Herdon, 127 Baluch, had been attached ‘R.T.E.’ and employed as ‘Military Forwarding Officer’, Darya Khan. The major (‘D.A.D.R.T. Wazirforce’) Deputy Assistant Director Railway Transport, reported:- ‘4 years 11 months Commissioned Service. 3 years 11 months as a Lieutenant. Direct Commission. Has done his work well. No musketry qualifications. No awards.’ On 11 April 1922, Major General Matheson, Commanding, Waziristan Force at Head Quarters, Waziristan Force, wrote: ‘Has done well.’ This report was initialled in Herdon’s bold hand: ‘BLH’. The third Confidential report was made out on 15 February 1923, but later signed by Major M. N. H. Webber, D.A.D.R.T. Waziristan Force, at Dehra Ismail Khan, on 1 April 1923, and was type-written:- ‘Employed as Railway Transport Officer, Kalabagh, Waziristan Force. This officer will shortly be retiring under Royal Warrant dated 25 April 1922. ‘He has carried out his duties as Railway Transport Officer very satisfactorily. He has been tactful and discreet in dealing with the British and Indian Railway Officials with whom he came in contact. His own Staff has been well organized and the members of it work well for him. ‘Next of kin. Father: A. H. Herdon, Esquire, Hissar, Punjab, India. ‘Has he passed for promotion? If so, did he obtain a special certificate?. No.’ This final report was also signed by Major General Matheson on 28 April 1923, and a copy sent to Herdon on 21 May 1923. Waziristan Force: The London Gazette of 27 October 1922 reported (under ‘STAFF’) that Lieut. B. L. Herdon, I.A., had been granted the temporary rank of Capt., while holding the appointment as ‘R.T.O.’ (Railway Transport Officer), Waziristan Force, with effect from 26 June 1921. For his services - away form his parent Baluchi regiment - earned for Bertram the India General Service Medal 1908 with both of the \'Army\' issue \'Waziristan dated clasps. The Regimental List of July 1921 helpfully noted that his appointment was as ‘R.T.O., Darya Khan’. The following year (Indian Army List, January 1922), Lt. B. L. Herdon had shifted post to become ‘R.T.O., Khirgi’ (on the Frontier). Promotion to Captain & Retirement as Lieutenant: ‘India Office: The KING has approved the promotion of B. L. Herdon (Lieutenant to be Captain).’ This no doubt welcome promotion to Capt. (with effect from 1 February 1923) was gazetted in the London Gazette of 3 August 1923, p. 5345. Inexplicably (following on from his promotion to Capt.), but possibly having had something to do with gratuities, or perhaps the rules of the recently-proclaimed Royal Warrants, Herdon was gazetted as a ‘Lieutenant, I.A., to be retired, with effect from 24 July 1923.’ ‘The KING has approved the retirement of the following officers four captains and two lieutenants, under the provisions of the Royal Warrants, dated 25 April 1922 and 25 April 1923’: London Gazette of 22 February 1924, page 1575 Lacuna: It is not yet known what occupation Bertram Herdon, by then aged 25, followed after mid-1923. He seemed to have been possessed of above-average intellect, with a penchant for languages and poetry. His parents Bertie and Eliza were still alive, and still living in Simla. However, it is known that he visited England, perhaps on leave pending his retirement. His father Albert Hampton “Bertie” Herdon (who had joined the IARO and had been a Recruiting Officer for Punjabi Musalman\'s at Jullundur during the Great War), would have almost certainly retired from the Secret Service Dept., by then. Return to India, 1925: At that time in the rank of Capt., he took passage – with his mother – on the B. I. S. N. (British India Steam Navigation) Company Ltd. liner “Mandala”, departing from London on 20 January 1925, and bound for Bombay, under its Master and Captain R. G. Kitson. Army in India Reserve of Officers: The July 1931 Indian Army List tells us that (with an AIRO seniority of 17 January 1918), he had been appointed as a Capt. (17 January 1922), on 3 November 1926, to 10 Baluch Regiment – Signals. Indeed, he had been ‘Called to Army Service on 1 April 1928’. Capt. Herdon was appointed to 3rd Battalion of 10th Baluch Regt., AIRO on 3 November 1926 and was ‘Temporarily serving with the Indian Signal Corps’. Interestingly, his subaltern was a Lieut. N. S. Herdon, appointed on 22 January 1927 Signal Training Centre, Jubbelpore: Clearly AIRO Capt. Herdon did very good work during his Attachment to the Signal Training Battalion, Signal Training Centre, India (at Jubbulpore). This may have been his 1 April 1928 ‘Army’ secondment, and he was the only AIRO present. The Commandant was Colonel L. Griffith, DSO, psc, and the Signal Training Battalion Commander was Lt.-Col. A. G. J. Copeland. Interestingly (again), was the fact that the Adjutant was a Capt. W. F. H. Herdon – soon to be replaced. Colonel H. C. Smith, DSO, psc, was probably responsible for recommending Herdon for a decoration. This was announced in the King George V Birthday Honours list, published on 3 June 1932 Member of the Order of the British Empire: the announcement of his MBE (Military Division) read:- ‘Captain Bertram Lawrence Herdon, Indian Army Reserve of Officers, employed Signal Training Battalion, Signal Training Centre, India.’ Appointed MBE on 3 June 1932, Capt. Herdon was Invested at Jubbulpore, Central India, with his decoration of 26 October 1932. It was noted that the parade was as ‘Strong as possible’, which sounds rather curious. He went on leave in India, with an MBE behind his name, from March to 27 September 1933 Poet: In 1936, Bertram Herdon had a 32-page book called “SHESHA (A Poet’s Mirror)” published. He dedicated it to his uncle John Ferguson Rehill:- These poems have appeared from time to time in the “Illustrated Weekly of India,” the “I. P. M.” and the “Civil & Military Gazette,” The following year, he appeared in the April 1937 Indian Army List, under ‘Captains’ (Sigs.). Major B. L. Herdon, M.B.E.: to be Maj., 17 January 1938’. This appeared in the London Gazette of 25 March 1938. A year later, the London Gazette of 27 January 1939, listed: ‘GSO3 – Maj. B. L. Herdon, MBE, A.I.R.O., 15 August 1938.; Editor of \'Fauji Akhbar\': On 1 September 1938, Major Herdon was additionally appointed a GSO 3 at Army Headquarters, as Translation Officer and Editor of “Fauji Akhbar” – a weekly Indian Army newspaper for the troops, published in English, Urdu and other Indian languages. Death of father: On 21 April 1939, Bertram’s father A. H. ‘Bertie’ Herdon, 74, died of a heart attack, at Simla. This left Bertram’s mother, to whom he was very close, a widower after forty-seven years of marriage in India Urdu & Persian Prioficiency: The newly-added linguistic qualification in Persian (F. S. Proficiency Test) was listed in the July 1942 Indian Army List. Herdon was shown under ‘Majors’, and belonging to the I.S.C. (Indian Signal Corps): ‘Signals Training Centre, India’; ‘A.I.R.O.’; and ‘Reserve of Officers’. By the July 1942 Indian Army List, he was still under ‘Majors’, but only ‘Signals’. Finally, the London Gazette of 10 September 1943, under ‘Army in India Reserve of Officers\', had the two-line announcement:- ‘Major B. L. Herdon, MBE, ceases to belong to the Reserve on account of ill-health. 1 February 1943.’ He was forty-four years old. He disappeared from the October 1943 Indian Army List. Bertram Lawrence Herdon never married. Berram\'s widowed mother lived at Simla, India, through to Indian Independence. In 1948, Bertram\'s mother relocated to England, when on, 29 April 1948, Elizabeth (Eliza) Jane Herdon, née Rehill, was obliged to sail for London aboard the “Ormonde”. Elizabeth Herdon settled in Newton Abbot, Devon, and died in June 1949, a year and two months after l