MILITARY MEDALS, INFANTRY, ROYAL MARINES & ROYAL MARINE ARTILLERY, A Great War LSGC Group of 4 awarded to Corporal William Peterson, Royal Marine Light Infantry, comprising: 1914-15 Star (Po.14176 Pte. W. Peterson, R.M.L.I.), British War and Victory Medals, 1914-1920 (Po.14176 Pte. W. Peterson, R.M.L.I.), Royal Naval Long Service and Good Conduct Medal, GVR with swivel type suspension (Po/14176 William. Peterson, Corporal. R.M.L.I.); medals officially impressed, group swing mounted on card for display. A few light hairlines and marks, otherwise nearly extremely fine, toned. (4) Corporal William Peterson was born 22 November 1886, at Byker, Newcastle on Tyne, and he enlisted for service 31 July 1905 at York, having previously worked as a Porter. Sold with copy service papers.
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MILITARY MEDALS, INFANTRY, ROYAL MARINES & ROYAL MARINE ARTILLERY, A Rare Great War LSGC Group of 4 awarded to Musician Mark Burton, Royal Marine Band, comprising: 1914-15 Star (R.M.B. 136, Mus. M. Burton), British War and Victory Medals, 1914-1920 (R.M.B. 136 Mus. M. Burton.), Royal Naval Long Service and Good Conduct Medal, GVR with non-swivel type suspension (R.M.B. 136. M. Burton, Musician. HMS Colleen); medals officially impressed, group swing mounted on card for display. Well-polished with some hairlines and light surface marks, nearly very fine, toned. (4) Musician Mark Burton was born 23 September 1888 in London, and attested for service directly from school as a ‘Band Boy’ playing the Euphonium 22 September 1903. Sold with copy service papers.
MILITARY MEDALS, INFANTRY, ROYAL MARINES & ROYAL MARINE ARTILLERY, An Interesting WWI ‘North Russia’ Interest Campaign Trio awarded to Gunner Edward William Channon, Howitzer Brigade, Royal Marine Artillery, who was latterly drafted into the 6th Battalion Royal Marine Light Infantry in late 1919 – members of this battalion famously threw down their weapons in the so-called ‘Murmansk Mutiny’ against their forced service in North Rusia, after the war in Europe had come to an end, comprising: 1914-15 Star (R.M.A. 13840 Gr. E. W. Channon.), British War and Victory Medals, 1914-1920 (R.M.A. 13840 Gr. E. W. Channon.); medals officially impressed, group loose. Well-polished, the latter with minor edge bump at obverse 7 o’clock, fine, toned. (3) Gunner Edward William Channon was born 2 March 1895 at Farnham, and enlisted for service with the Royal Marine Artillery 5 January 1914, at Southampton, having previously worked as a Farm Labourer. He served with the RMA throughout WWI, in particular with the Howitzer Brigade from 21 July 1915 onwards. This section of the RMA (the other being anti-aircraft) was to be used in the operation of huge 15-inch howitzers firing high-explosive shells, which were mounted on tractor-drawn platforms. Each gun required no fewer than 60 men to operate, such was their size. Whilst in action on the Western Front, he was admitted to hospital 3 December 1915, with the reason of his wound/sickness unclear, and returned again to duty 16 December that year. His papers show that later in the war, as of 18 July 1919, he was drafted into the 6th Royal Marine Light Infantry Battalion, who were sent to Murmansk to relieve the North Russian garrison. Its objective was to break nearby Bolshevik resistance and to enable a smooth British withdrawal and handover to White Russian forces. However, having served throughout the war and then being sent to North Russia without home leave, after a small number of actions against the enemy, members of this battalion took part in a mutiny, and were returned to England 31 December 1919. Roughly 90 men were court-martialled and sentenced to various severe punishments (including the death sentence), however these were later reduced in most cases. Sold with copy service papers, and some useful research.
MILITARY MEDALS, INFANTRY, ROYAL MARINES & ROYAL MARINE ARTILLERY, A Great War Trio awarded to Sergeant Alfred Lorence, Royal Marine Light Infantry, comprising: 1914-15 Star (Ch. 11188, Sgt. A. Lorence, R.M.L.I.), British War and Victory Medals, 1914-1920 (Ch. 11188 Sgt. A. Lorence. R.M.L.I.); medals officially impressed, group swing mounted on card for display. Extremely fine, toned. (3) Sergeant Alfred Lorence was born in May 1881 at Islington, London, and enlisted for service 3 July 1899, having previously worked as a Shipwright’s Assistant. Sold with copy service papers.
MILITARY MEDALS, LIVERPOOL REGIMENT, A Great War Trio awarded to Private W Pasker, Liverpool Regiment, comprising: 1914-15 Star (21000 Pte W. Pasker. L’Pool R.), British War and Victory Medals, 1914-1920 (21000 Pte. W. Pasker. L’Pool R.); medals officially impressed, group court mounted on board for display. First with minor correction to ‘s’ of surname, cleaned with a silvery tone, a few light surface marks, generally about very fine, toned. (3) Sold with copy MIC, and entitled to SWB
MILITARY MEDALS, LIVERPOOL REGIMENT, A Great War Pair awarded to Private Harold Fielding, Liverpool Regiment, comprising: British War and Victory Medals, 1914-1920 (48709 Pte. H. Fielding. L’Pool R.); medals officially impressed, pair loose. Cleaned, some light surface marks, very fine. (2) Sold with copy MIC, showing his entitlement to an SWB
MILITARY MEDALS, LIVERPOOL REGIMENT, A Great War Trio awarded to Corporal James Frederick McCall, 18th (Pals) Battalion, Liverpool Regiment, late Second Lieutenant in the Machine Gun Corps, comprising: 1914-15 Star (17071 Pte J. F. McCall. L’Pool R.), British War and Victory Medals, 1914-1920 (17071 Cpl. J. F. Mc Call. L’Pool R.); medals officially impressed, group loose. One or two light marks in places, otherwise extremely fine, toned. (3) Sold with copy MIC.
MILITARY MEDALS, LIVERPOOL REGIMENT, A Great War KIA Pair awarded to Lance-Corporal Arthur Jones, 20th (Pals) Battalion, Liverpool Regiment, killed in action 31 July 1917, comprising: British War and Victory Medals, 1914-1920 (29175 Pte. A. Jones. L’ Pool R.); pair officially impressed, medals mounted on board for display. A little light corrosion to the second, otherwise very fine, toned. (2) Pte Arthur Jones was killed in action 31 July 1917 and his name is commemorated on the Ypres Menin Gate Memorial. Sold with copy MIC and casualty report.
MILITARY MEDALS, LIVERPOOL REGIMENT, BRITISH WAR MEDAL (5), 1914-1920 (22225 Pte. E. Pyper. L’Pool R.) and (15986 Pte. S. Millwood. L’Pool R.) and (73452 Pte. W. H. Linley. L’Pool R.) and (17306 Pte. A. J. Clayton. L’Pool R.) and (24362 Pte. G. Moss. L’Pool R.); medals officially impressed. Generally very fine or better, a few light marks or hairlines. (5) Edward Christopher Pyper, 20th (Pals) Battalion, Liverpool Regiment, DOW 17.02.1916. Lance Corporal Alfred James Clayton, 19th (Pals) Battalion, Liverpool Regiment, KIA 30.07.1916. Private George Moss, 19th (Pals) Battalion, Liverpool Regiment, KIA 30.07.1916
MILITARY MEDALS, DEVONSHIRE REGIMENT, A Great War and Malabar Campaign Group of 3 awarded to Private Sidney A Poulson, Suffolk Regiment, comprising: British War and Victory Medals, 1914-1920 (8572 Pte. S. A. Poulson. Suff. R.), India General Service Medal, 1908-1935, single clasp, Malabar 1921-22 (5819376 Pte. S. A. Poulson, Suff. R.); medals officially impressed, group loose. A few light marks, otherwise good very fine, toned. (3) Sold with copy MIC confirming this full entitlement
MILITARY MEDALS, DUKE OF CORNWALL LIGHT INFANTRY, A Long Service and Meritorious Service Pair awarded to Sjt. J. W. Reardon, Duke of Cornwall’s Light Infantry, comprising: Army Long Service and Good Conduct Medal, GVR, with Regular Army clasp (5429385 Sjt. J. W. Reardon. D.C.L.I.), and Army Meritorious Service Medal, GVIR, for Meritorious Service (5429385 Sjt. J. W. Reardon. D.C.L.I.); medals officially impressed, pair swing mounted on card for display. Lightly toned with just one or two small marks, first digit of service number faint on first medal, otherwise nearly extremely fine. (2)
MILITARY MEDALS, HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT, A Great War Trio awarded to Lance-Corporal Frank Field Cox, 1st / 4th Battalion, Hampshire Regiment, who died whilst serving in Mesopotamia 30 July 1916, comprising: 1914-15 Star (4-1958 L.Cpl F. F. Cox. Hamps: R.), British War and Victory Medals, 1914-1920 (4-1958 L.Cpl F. F. Cox. Hamps: R.); medals officially impressed with minor correction to final digit of number to star, group loose. Dark and somewhat uneven tone, once polished with light hairlines and tiny edge bruise to second, otherwise very fine. (3) Lance Corporal Frank Field Cox, son of Mrs. Emily Clinker (nee Cox), of The Forge, Chawton, Alton, Hampshire, died 30 July 1916 at the age of 23. He is commemorated at Basra Memorial, Iraq. Sold with copy MIC and CWGC casualty report.
MILITARY MEDALS, HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT, A Great War Trio awarded to Private William Vernon Grant, 1st / 4th Battalion, Hampshire Regiment, who died 23 July 1915 at Kirkee, India, comprising: 1914-15 Star (4-2778 Pte W. Grant. Hamps: R.), British War and Victory Medals, 1914-1920 (4-2778 Pte W. Grant. Hamps. R.); medals officially impressed, group loose. A few light marks to second, good very fine, toned. (3) William Vernon Grant, of Winchester, Hampshire, died 23 July 1915, at Kirkee, and is commemorated at the Kirkee Memorial, India. Sold with copy casualty report.
MILITARY MEDALS, HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT, A Great War Trio awarded to Private William George Mitchell, Hampshire Regiment, comprising: 1914-15 Star (3-4953 Pte W. G. Mitchell. Hamps: R.), British War and Victory Medals, 1914-1920 (3-4953 Pte. W. G. Mitchell. Hamps. R.); medals officially impressed, group loose. A few light hairlines, good very fine, toned. (3) Sold with copy MIC, showing his entitlement to an SWB
MILITARY MEDALS, HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT, A Great War KIA Pair awarded to Private Colin George Searley, 1st Battalion, Hampshire Regiment, who was killed in action 26 April 1918, comprising: British War and Victory Medals, 1914-1920 (27514 Pte. C. G. Searley. Hamps. R.); medals officially impressed, pair swing mounted on card for display. A few light surface hairlines, good very fine, toned. (2) Private Colin George Searley, the son of Alice R. L. Searley, of 3, Road View, Rudmore, Portsmouth, was killed in action 26 April 1918 and is buried at the Lapugnoy Military Cemetery. He is noted in the ‘National Roll of the Great War (Portsmouth), page 204, as follows: “He volunteered in October 1914 and underwent a period of training prior to being drafted to the Western Front in December 1916. There he saw much fighting in various sectors and took part in the battle of the Somme and many other important engagements. He fell in action on the 26th of April 1918 during the allied retreat. He was entitled to the General Service and Victory medals. He joined the great white company of valiant souls.” Sold with copy MIC and CWGC casualty report, and 4 pieces of related cap badges and ephemera.
MILITARY MEDALS, HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT, 1914-15 STAR (14807 Pte W. S. Biddlecombe. Hamps: R.); officially impressed. Dark tone, a few light surface scuffs, very fine. Private Walter Steven Biddlecombe, husband of A. E. Biddlecombe, of Swanwick Lane, Sarisbury Green, Southampton, died of wounds 7 July 1915 and was buried at the Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery. Sold with 1914-15 Star transmission slip and original OHMS envelope.
MILITARY MEDALS, HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT, TERRITORIAL FORCE WAR MEDAL, 1914-1919 (1231 Pte. H. Hellyer. Hamps. R.); officially impressed. Once polished with a few light contact marks and hairlines, otherwise very fine, toned. Sold with copy MIC showing the recipient as Horace Hellyer, and showing his entitlement to additional British War and Victory Medals, and a Territorial Efficiency Medal.
MILITARY MEDALS, SOUTH LANCASHIRE REGIMENT, A Great War Trio awarded to Private Thomas Tilling, South Lancashire Regiment, comprising: 1914-15 Star (2446 Pte T. Tilling. S. Lan: R.), British War and Victory Medals, 1914-1920 (2446 Pte T. Tilling. S. Lan. R.); medals officially impressed, group loose. Dark, slightly uneven tone, a few light marks, good very fine. (3) Sold with copy MIC
MILITARY MEDALS, OXFORDSHIRE & BUCKINGHAMSHIRE LIGHT INFANTRY, BRITISH WAR MEDAL, 1914-1920 (6190 Pte. W. Legg. Oxf. & Bucks L.I.); officially impressed, sold with memorial scroll and OHMS cardboard holder. One or two light marks, practically as struck. Private William George Legg was born in Halstock, Somerset, and lived in Bradford Peverell, Dorset, attested for service with the 1/4th Battalion Oxford & Bucks Light Infantry, was killed in action 11 December 1916 whilst serving on the Somme, and is remembered on the Thiepval Memorial.
MILITARY MEDALS, LOYAL NORTH LANCASHIRE REGIMENT, A WWI East Africa Campaign Trio awarded to Sergeant Albert Carrell, 2nd Battalion Loyal North Lancashire Regiment, present during the attack on Tanga and later also at Maktau with the Mounted Infantry Detachment, comprising: 1914-15 Star (9813 Pte A. Currell. L.N. Lan: R.), British War And Victory Medals, 1914-1920 (Sjt.); medals officially impressed, group loose. BWM with some light hairlines in places, otherwise extremely fine, toned. (3) Sold with copy MIC, copy battalion war diaries, copy of the article ‘Firefight at Maktau’ and a quantity of other useful research
MILITARY MEDALS, MANCHESTER REGIMENT, A Great War 1914 ‘POW’ Trio awarded to Private Joseph Roberts, 2nd Battalion, Manchester Regiment, wounded and taken Prisoner of War at Le Cateau 26 August 1914, comprising: 1914 Star with clasp ‘5th Aug. – 22nd Nov. 1914’ (2224 Pte J. Roberts. 2/Manch: R.), British War, 1914-1920 (erased), Victory Medal, 1914-1920 (2224 Pte J. Roberts. Manch: R.); the first and third officially impressed, second erased, group court mounted for display, the first coming slightly loose from court-mounting. A little lacquer in places and a few light marks, about very fine, toned. (3) Private Joseph Roberts was born 22 January 1895 at Chorlton, Manchester, and enlisted for Army service at Manchester 5 January 1912. Whilst serving with the BEF in the early stages of the Great War, he was wounded in action and taken prisoner at Le Cateau. Sold with copy MIC, copied photo of Private Roberts in a German POW camp, and other useful documentation. When originally sold, the family made note that the original BWM had ‘vanished in the 30s’ as many did, for their silver content.
MILITARY MEDALS, DURHAM LIGHT INFANTRY, MEMORIAL PLAQUE, 1914-1918 (Reginald David Douglas); officially named as issued. Proudly polished with a few light marks, reverse solder from former mount remains, fair to fine. Private Reginald David Douglas was killed in action 20 October 1917 whilst serving in the 12th Battalion, Durham Light Infantry. He is remembered at the Tyne Cot Memorial, sold with copy CWGC casualty report.
MILITARY MEDALS, SEAFORTH HIGHLANDERS, A Great War KIA Trio awarded to Private William Hughes, 7th Battalion, Seaforth Highlanders, killed in action 25 September 1915 – the First Day of the Battle of Loos, comprising: 1914-15 Star (S-8099 Pte W. Hughes. Sea. Highrs), British War and Victory Medals, 1914-1920 (S-8099 Pte W. Hughes. Seaforth.); medals officially impressed, group loose. A few light hairlines, extremely fine with some lustre, lightly toned. (3) Sold with copy MIC and CWGC casualty report.
MILITARY MEDALS, A Pleasing Great War and WW2 MM Group of 5 awarded to Private John W Pitman, 6th (Inniskilling) Dragoons, comprising: Military Medal, GVR (D-5486 Pte J. W. Pitman. 6/Dns.), 1914-15 Star (D-5486 Pte. J. W. Pitman, 6th. Dns.), British War and Victory Medals, 1914-1920 (D-5486 Pte. J. W. Pitman. 6-Dns), Defence Medal, 1939-1945; the first four medals officially impressed, the last unnamed as issued, group swing mounted on bar with reverse pin for wear, in blue leather case. A few light marks, good very fine, toned. (5) Sold with copy MIC
MILITARY MEDALS, RIFLE BRIGADE, A Great War KIA Pair awarded to Private Fred Claydon, 14th Battalion, Rifle Brigade, late Yorkshire Light Infantry, who was killed in action 25 August 1918, comprising: 1914-15 Star (21059 Pte. F. Claydon. Yorks. L. I.), Victory Medal, 1914-1919 (21059 Pte. F. Claydon. Yorks. L. I.); medals officially impressed, British War Medal absent, medals loose. About very fine, toned. (2) Private Fred Claydon, Son of Mr. W. Claydon, of 5, Arbitration St., Doncaster, was killed in action 25 August 1918, and is buried at Gomiecourt South Cemetery. Sold with copy MIC and CWGC casualty report.
MILITARY MEDALS, LABOUR CORPS, A Great War Pair awarded to Private Charles A Stoke, Labour Corps, late Royal Irish Regiment, comprising: British War and Victory Medals, 1914-1920 (211496 Pte. C. A. Stoke. R. Ir. Regt.); medals officially impressed, pair loose. Old ribbons incorrectly attached, a few light marks, good very fine, toned. (2) Sold with copy MIC
MILITARY MEDALS, ROYAL ARMY MEDICAL CORPS & VAD, A Great War Meritorious Service Group of 4 awarded to Acting Quarter Master Sergeant Walter Hopkins, Royal Army Medical Corps, comprising: 1914-15 Star (31591. Sjt. W. Hopkins, R.A.M.C.), British War and Victory Medals, 1914-1920 (31591. W.O. Cl. 2. W. Hopkins, R.A.M.C.), Army Meritorious Service Medal, GVR, ‘for Meritorious Service’ (31591 S. Sjt - A. Q. M. Sjt. W. Hopkins. R.A.M.C.); medals officially impressed, group court mounted on board for display, although starting to come loose. A few light marks, otherwise good very fine, toned. MSM London Gazette Sold with copy MIC and MSM card
MILITARY MEDALS, ROYAL ARMY MEDICAL CORPS & VAD, A Great War Territorial Group of 4 awarded to Benjamin Bindon, Royal Army Medical Corps, late Royal Army Service Corps, comprising: 1914-15 Star (1770 Pte. B. Bindon. R.A.M.C.), British War and Victory Medals, 1914-1920 (1770 Pte B. Bindon. R.A.M.C.), Territorial Efficiency Medal, GVR (T4-249167 Dvr: B. Bindon R.A.S.C.); medals officially impressed, group loose, sold with a small box of associated driving awards, loose clasps and commemoratives. Dark old cabinet tone, a little light scuffing, very fine. (23) Sold with copy MIC
MILITARY MEDALS, A Great War Military Medal Group of 4 awarded to Sergeant P Collins, 10th Battalion, Duke of Cornwall’s Light Infantry, comprising: Military Medal, GVR (23216 Sjt: P. Collins. 10/D.C.L.I.), 1914-15 Star (5568 Pte. P. Collins. D. Of. Corn. L. I.), British War and Victory Medals, 1914-1920 (5568 Sjt. P. Collins. D.C.L.I.); medals officially impressed, group swing mounted on card for display. Good very fine, toned. (4) MM London Gazette 13.03.1918. Sold with copy MM card, and London Gazette mention, suggesting his origin as being from Cambourne.
MILITARY MEDALS, A Great War MM Group of 3 awarded to Private James Miller, 5th Battalion, West Yorkshire Regiment, comprising: Military Medal, GVR (54901 Pte. J. Miller. 5/W. York: R.), British War and Victory medals, 1914-1920 (54901 Pte. J. Miller. W. York. R.); medals officially impressed, group loose. Light hairlines and tiny marks, very fine, unevenly toned. (3) MM London Gazette 17.06.1919 – ‘54901 Pte. Miller, J., 5th Bn. ([E] Uppermill)’ Sold with copy MM card, and London Gazette mention
MILITARY MEDALS, MERCHANT NAVY, A Great War ‘Mercantile Marine’ Pair awarded to Charles S Gibbons, Merchant Navy, comprising: British War and Mercantile Marine War Medals, 1914-1920 (Charles S. Gibbons); medals officially impressed, pair loose. Old cabinet tone, light scratch to obverse of first, otherwise extremely fine. (2)
MILITARY MEDALS, A WWII and GSM Group of 4 awarded to Corporal P Smyth, Somerset and Cornwall Light Infantry, late DCLI, comprising: France and Germany Star, 1939-1945, War Medal, 1939-1945, General Service Medal, 1918-1962, single clasp, Palestine 1945-48 (14452208 Cpl. P. Smyth. D.C.L.I.), General Service Medal, 1962-2007, single clasp, South Arabia (14452208 Cpl. P. Smyth. SCLI.); the first two unnamed as issued, latter two officially impressed, group swing mounted on card for display. Two edge bumps to third, otherwise group very fine, lightly toned with a few light marks in places. (4)
MILITARY MEDALS, A ‘First Day of the Somme’ Casualty MM and Death Plaque awarded to Private Joseph McIntosh, 2nd Battalion, Seaforth Highlanders, a former Chemist from Inverness. McIntosh served in France from 23 August 1914 and was Mentioned in Despatches for gallantry at Frelinghen 19 October 1914. He was later mortally wounded 1 July 1916 during his Battalions assault on Redan Ridge, succumbing to his wounds the next day, being ‘posthumously’ awarded the MM in February 1917, comprising: Military Medal, GVR (9461 Pte J. McIntosh. 2/Sea: Hdrs), Memorial Plaque, 1914-1918 (Joseph McIntosh); the first officially impressed, the second officially named; original Memorial Scroll mounted on card, original Mentioned in Despatches certificate mounted on card, original 4th Division gallantry card; white metal cap badge. A few light marks, plaque with reverse bolt and evidence of two others, very fine. (3) MID London Gazette 14.01.1915 - ‘ For gallant and distinguished services in the Field’. Original recommendation from Major General Haldane commanding 10th Infantry Brigade dated 05.11.14, reads as follows: ‘During the leading Company’s advance on Frelinghein when the Company was breaking fresh ground 9428 Lance Corporal Royan (awarded DCM) and 9461 Private McIntosh volunteered to go forward 200 yards in front of the Company to seize some buildings held by the enemy, in full knowledge of the loss of life that had occurred in the capture of a house two days before’. MM London Gazette 19.02.1917 - ‘HM The King has been graciously pleased to approve the award of the Military Medal for Bravery in the Field to the under mentioned Non-commissioned officers and men since deceased, who have been killed in action, or died of wounds or disease subsequent to the date of the award of the Military Medal to them by the Commander in Chief in the field’. Private Joseph McIntosh was born c.1891, a native of Buckie, near Elgin, Scotland. He had been raised by a sponsor named Mr Green, and served his apprenticeship as a Chemist with Mr Webster of Buckie. Having served in the 2nd Seaforths prewar McIntosh rejoined the regiment for WWI service. He was recommended for gallantry in late 1914. Writing in relation to the award of his friend Private Angus Royan’s DCM, ‘The Banffshire Advertiser’ records McIntosh’s letter: ‘I suppose you have received his card by this time, and of course, you will be quite proud of your boy. Well, I am glad to say that when he volunteered for this bit of risky work I went with him. So you see we’re both recommended together, and I would be glad if you will let Mr Green know this is the case, and I will ask my sister to send the card on to him later on. I don’t know how Angus felt on this occasion, but I know he never expected to get back alive, and no more did I; it seemed to be too much to expect, and the only feeling I can remember was one of pity for myself. I know this sounds strange, but it is a fact that I felt very sorry when I thought that this was to be the finish. Angus doesn’t seem able to explain how he felt, but you may be sure that fright was far from his thoughts. Anyway, he is a brave fellow, and you ought to be proud.’ Royan also wrote home of the action, ‘I had to crawl along a river bank for about half a mile, then get into the house. Joe McIntosh (a Buckie loon) volunteered to come after me. It was rare fun. Joe slipped into the river coming along, and our knees were stung with nettles. But we got there all right.’ Joseph McIntosh was later mortally wounded 1 July 1916, known as the ‘1st Day of the Somme’. During this action, the 2nd Battalion Seaforth Highlanders were part of 10th Brigade, 4th Division, and 1 July 1916 moved forward at 0900 following 1st Battalion East Lancashire Regiment and 1st Battalion Hampshire Regiment into action on the Redan Ridge. The Se
MILITARY MEDALS, A Malaya Campaign and Korean War LSGC Group of 4 awarded to Marine T J Smith, Royal Marines, comprising: Naval General Service Medal, 1915-1962, GVIR, single clasp, Malaya (RM. 8912 T. J. Smith. Mne. R.M.), Korea Medal, 1950-1953 (R.M. 8912 T. J. Smith. Mne. R.M.), United Nations Korea Medal, 1950-1953, Royal Naval Long Service and Good Conduct Medal, EIIR (R.M. 14135 Mne. T. J. Smith. R.M.); the third unnamed as issued, remainder officially impressed, group swing mounted on card for display. Light marks and hairlines, good very fine, toned. (4)
MILITARY MEDALS, A Korean War Pair awarded to Sergeant H G Smith, Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers, comprising: Korea Medal, 1950-1953 (2549384 Sgt. H. G. Smith. R.E.M.E.), United Nations Medal, UNFICYP ribbon for Cyprus; the first officially impressed, the second unnamed as issued, pair loose. A few light hairlines, nearly extremely fine, lightly toned. (2)
MILITARY MEDALS, The Rare and Important GSM and South Atlantic Medal Casualty Pair awarded to Staff Sergeant Sidney ‘Sid’ Davidson, ‘D’ Squadron, 22nd Special Air Service Regiment, late Parachute Regiment, who having fought in several key operations against Argentine forces during the Falklands War, including the capture of South Georgia and the Raid on Pebble Island, was tragically killed with 18 senior SAS NCOs and officers when their Sea King Helicopter crashed into the sea 19 May 1982 –the largest single loss to the regiment since WW2, comprising: General Service Medal, 1962-2007, 3 clasps, South Arabia, Dhofar, Northern Ireland (24057552 Pte. S. A. I. Davidson. Para.), South Atlantic Medal, 1982, with rosette (24057552 Ssgt S A I Davidson SAS); pair officially impressed, court mounted with reverse pin for wear, latter clasps attached unofficially with bar to second, third sewn in. A few light hairlines and minor bruise to first, otherwise nearly extremely fine, toned and extremely rare. (2) Sidney Albert Ivor Davidson was born 18 November 1947, and lived in Chepstow, Gwent. He joined the Parachute Regiment c.1970 before being selected for service with the Special Air Service in 1973. He served with the SAS in South Arabia, in Dhofar during Operation Storm, and in Northern Ireland. He was present during several key operations in the Falklands War as a member of ‘D’ Squadron, 22 SAS which took part in the capture of South Georgia at the very start of the British campaign, and is clearly present in the famous ‘D’ Squadron SAS photograph taken there (as shown on the front cover, back row, 4th from the left). He was also present during the important action at Pebble Island at the north of the Falkland Islands, where ‘D’ Squadron was deployed by helicopter to a position nearby to reconnoitre the Argentine land and air forces based at the strategic airstrip. The operation was superbly executed, as the SAS soldiers led by Captain Hamilton (with the support of shelling from HMS Glamorgan, HMS Hermes and HMS Broadsword) successfully disabled the airstrip, radar station, fuel and ammo dump, whilst also disabling or destroying 6 Argentine Pucara aircraft, four T-34C Mentors, and a Coast Guard Skyvan. Furthermore, they also forced the surrender of the Argentine garrison, thus taking control of the island. One noteworthy setback was the unfortunate discovery of a previously unknown minefield, where a member of his unit accidentally set off an anti-personnel mine, sending himself high into the air and leaving him dazed and lightly injured from shrapnel. In the aftermath, Sid Davidson helped to settle him, and carried him to safety before extraction. Despite these early successes, Staff Sergeant Davidson tragically died on Wednesday, 19 May 1982, when the 846 Squadron RAF Sea King 4 being used to transport his team from HMS Hermes to HMS Intrepid ditched into the sea, with reports of the cause varying between the widely accepted ‘birdstrike’ report as recorded in the national newspapers, and the less often reported suggestions of engine failure or a heavy impact between the ship and helicopter whilst landing in very rough seas. Tragically the Sea King hit the waves with a very hard impact, very quickly turning and sinking with just one wheel visible above the waves. In the aftermath of the crash, some 8 of the personnel aboard survived (including the two pilots), however 21 others died as a result of the incident, including 18 from the SAS, as follows: Cpl R E Armstrong, Sgt J L Arthy, WO M Atkinson, Cpl W J Begley, Sgt P A Bunker, Cpl R A Burns , Sgt P P Currass QGM, Sgt S A I Davidson, WO L Gallagher BEM, Sgt W C Hatton QGM, Sgt W J Hughes, Sgt P Jones, L/Cpl P N Lightfoot, Cpl M V McHugh, Cpl J Newton, S/Sgt P O’Connor, Cpl S J G Sykes, Cpl E T Walpole, and three other servicemen: Cpl M D Love DSM (Royal Marines), Cpl D F McCormack (Royal Signals),
MILITARY MEDAL, GVR (129464 Pte J. T. Pyner. 2/M.G.C.); officially impressed. Once cleaned, very fine with some light hairlines. MM London Gazette 11.02.1919. Sold with copy MM card and MIC, showing that the recipient was from ‘Custom House, E’ which appears to relate to the Custom House area of East London. Genealogical research suggests that the recipient is John Thomas Pyner, born c. 1893 in Canning Town, who died in September 1967.
MILITARY MEDALS, ARMY LONG SERVICE AND GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL, VR, 2nd type with swivel type scroll suspension (1669. O. R. Clerk. B. J. Davies. D Of Corn: L.I.); officially engraved in sloping capitals. Suspension just a little loose with a few light marks and tiny edge nicks, otherwise good very fine, toned. Orderly Room Clerk Benjamin Davies was born c.1850 in Haford, Pembrokeshire and attested for service with the 32nd Foot 15 June 1868 at Colchester, having previously worked as a Smith. He served in the Cape of Good Hope, Mauritius, Malta and at home, serving with the Colours for some 28 years. Sold with copy service papers showing this to be his only entitlement.
MILITARY MEDALS, LIFE SAVING AWARDS, ROYAL HUMANE SOCIETY MEDAL, small size, 38mm, struck in bronze, ‘successful’ type reverse (John Neil, Private 46 Regt 21, May, 1868); officially engraved in small upright capitals. Light surface marks and a few minor edge bruises, otherwise very fine, lightly toned.
MILITARIA, A Group of WW2 Original ‘Naval Message’ Documents (3), the first detailing the outbreak of war (‘Commence Hostilities at ONCE with GERMANY’ dated 3/9/39), the second preparing for surrender dated 8/5/45, the third reporting the actual surrender, on official light-weight paper, also sold with an original commission document for Sub-Lieutenant James Courtlandt Holland, RN. First a little foxed with tear to upper left corner and a little wear to edges, second and third good, all clearly legible. (4)
MILITARIA, National Rifle Association Medal 1860 and 1st Forfar Light Horse Medal, the first bronze, 47mm, by G G Adams, ‘The National Rifle Association 1860’, the second a bronze star with obverse horseman, reverse engraved ‘1st Forfar Light Horse Shooting Club, Won By’ left unnamed, bearing maker’s mark ‘Rattray’, 52mm x 49mm. First with minor obverse edge knock, otherwise good very fine, the second good very fine, toned. (2)
MILITARY MEDALS, MILITARY GENERAL SERVICE MEDAL, 1793-1814, 4 clasps, Pyrenees, Nive, Orthes, Toulouse (J. Mortashed, Ensn 32nd Foot); officially impressed. Light hairlines and one or two small digs to portrait, otherwise very fine, well toned. ex Spink, 1902. ex Payne Collection, Glendining’s auction, July 1929. Sold with copy roll mention and entry in the ‘Challis Roll’.
MILITARY MEDALS, WATERLOO MEDAL, 1815, with original steel clip and replacement steel ring suspension (William Morris, 16th or Queen’s Light Drag.); officially impressed. One or two minor edge bruises, otherwise nearly very fine. ex Morton & Eden auction, 31 May 2012, lot 134. Sold with copy roll mention confirming this award to Private William Morris, of Captain J H Bell’s Troop.
MILITARY MEDALS, WATERLOO MEDAL, 1815, with original steel clip and ornate replacement straight bar suspension (John Jepson, 2nd Batt. Grenad. Guards.); officially impressed. Once cleaned, light obverse contact marks, otherwise about very fine. ex Bonhams auction, 7 October 2009, lot 9. Drummer John Jepson was born c. 1794 in Danbury, Essex, and he enlisted for service in the 2nd Grenadier Guards at Leicester 1 April 1813, having previously served in the 1st West Yorkshire Militia. Sold with copy roll mention confirming Private John Jepson as having served with the Light Company of the 2nd Battalion Grenadier Guards under Lieutenant Colonel Pack, and entry in ‘The Men of the 1st Foot Guards at Waterloo and Beyond’ by Barbara J Chambers, showing his rank as a Drummer.
MILITARY MEDALS, WATERLOO MEDAL, 1815, with replacement steel clip and ring suspension (Ensign Metcalfe, 32nd Regiment Foot); officially impressed. Attractively toned, a few light marks and tiny grazes to rim, good very fine. Sold with copy roll mention confirming this award to Ensign Michael Metcalfe, of Captain W H Toole’s Company, 32nd Foot, present at the Battle of Waterloo.
MILITARY MEDALS, ARMY OF INDIA MEDAL, 1799-1826, short-hyphen type reverse, 2 clasps, Nepaul, Bhurtpoor (G. Ross, 17th Foot.); officially impressed. Once cleaned with very light hairlines, two or three minor edge bruises, otherwise very fine with some lustre, scarce ex DNW auction, 23 September 2005, lot 127. George Ross was born c.1794 in All Saints, Leicester, and he enlisted for service with the 17th Foot 21 May 1813, at the age of 19, having previously worked as a Frame Work Knitter. He served with the 17th Foot until 22 November 1822, when he volunteered into the 14th Foot, with whom he won the entitlement to his Bhurtpoor clasp. Overall he served in the East Indies from 4 December 1814 until 14 January 18031, and was discharged at Athlone 7 November 1833, which mentions his presence at the action of Jubbulpore, and at the siege of Bhurtpore [sic]. Sold with detailed paperwork, including research, roll mentions and discharge papers. This one of only 300 2-clasp medals, from an issue of c.4500 medals.
MILITARY MEDALS, ARMY OF INDIA MEDAL, 1799-1826, short-hyphen type reverse, single clasp, Bhurtpoor (Lieut. W. Wingfield, 10th L. Cav.); officially impressed. Very fine, lightly toned. ex Christie’s auction, July 1987. Lieutenant Watkin Wingfield was born at Ruabon 17 June 1803, the second son of the Reverend Rowland Wingfield, vicar of Ruabon, co. Denbigh. Having been educated at Rugby School, he served in India initially as an Ensign with the 23rd Madras NI, before transferring to serve with the 10th Light Cavalry, being present with the former regiment at the siege and capture of Bhurtpoor in 1826, for which he was awarded the Army of India medal. He was also in 1827 and was from 1827 to 1831 an Adjutant in the Governor General’s Body Guard. He died at 65 Chester Square, London, 23 September 1886, and wrote a theatrical work called ‘The Hidden Treasure’ which remains unpublished. Sold with copy roll mention and some useful research.
MILITARY MEDALS, CRIMEA MEDAL, 1854-1856, single clasp, Sebastopol (A. Davey. 46th Regt.); officially impressed. A few light hairlines and surface marks, otherwise very fine with some underlying lustre, toned. Sold with copy roll mention, confirming this award to Alexander Davey of the 46th Foot.
MILITARY MEDALS, CRIMEA MEDAL, 1854-1856, single clasp, Sebastopol (T. Backler, 10th Hussars.); officially impressed. Once cleaned, a few light marks, very fine, lightly toned. Private Thomas Backler, of Marylebone, London, attested for service with the 10th Hussars 17 May 1841, having previously worked as a Farmer. He served for nearly 9 years in the East Indies, as well as just over a year in the Crimea and Turkey, prior to his discharge 16 December 1856, as a result of an ‘undermined constitution’ from serious illness in India. He appears to have had a somewhat chequered disciplinary record, and was once tried by court martial for desertion. Sold with copy attestation papers and medal roll mention.
MILITARY MEDALS, SOUTH AFRICA MEDAL, 1877-1879, single clasp, 1879 (P. Foy. Pte R. M. HMS “Boadicea”); officially engraved in sloping capitals. A few light hairlines, very fine, toned. Private Patrick Foy, who was born 24 January 1857 at Dundee, Scotland, enlisted under-age on 24 April 1874 at Edinburgh, having previously worked as a Labourer, and served during the South Africa War of 1877-9 aboard HMS Boudicea. Sold with copy roll mention and service papers.
MILITARY MEDALS, AFGHANISTAN MEDAL, 1878-1880, no clasp (405 Pte Ts Moores. 63rd Regt.); officially engraved in upright capitals. A few light hairlines, good very fine, lightly toned. Sold with copy roll mention, confirming this award to Thomas Moores, who served in the Service Companies of the 63rd (Manchester) Regiment.
MILITARY MEDALS, An Egypt & Sudan Campaign and LSGC Group of 3 awarded to Private George Ogden, Royal Marine Light Infantry, comprising: Egypt and Sudan Medal, 1882-1889, dated reverse, single clasp, Tel-El-Kebir (G. Ogden, Pte R.M.), Royal Naval Long Service and Good Conduct Medal, VR, 2nd type with narrow suspension (Geo: Ogden, Pte: No 1663 Ch: R.M.L.I.), Khedive’s Star, 1882-1891, dated 1882; the first two officially impressed, the latter unnamed as issued, group swing mounted on card for display. Tiny surface marks throughout, otherwise nearly very fine, toned. (3) Sold with copy medal roll mention and service papers confirming this award to Private George Ogden, of Barnard Castle, County Durham, present aboard HMS Curacoa during the Egypt & Sudan Campaign.
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