An Escaper's M.M. group of six awarded to Lance Corporal R. Holtby, Green Howards, who - with remarkable persistence - attempted to escape no less than three times, finally succeeding on the final runHaving joined underage Holtby was to see action in France 1940, the Dunkirk evacuation and the War in the Desert before his capture; his exploits in Italy make for exiting reading as he filed open the train door and leapt from the back of speeding trucks to make his final successful bid for freedomMilitary Medal, G.VI.R. (4391447 L. Cpl. R. Holtby. Green. Howards.); 1939-45 Star; Africa Star; Italy Star; War Medal 1939-45; Efficiency Medal, Territorial, G.VI.R. (4391447 Pte. R. Holtby. Green. Howards.), light contact wear, overall very fine (6)Provenance:Glendinning's, June 1889.M.M. London Gazette 12 September 1944, the original recommendation states:'On 9 Sep 43, before the general evacuation of Camp 54, Holtby left with eleven other prisoners and went with them to Monte Flavia, from where he set off alone to cross the lines. He had only reached Settefratti when he was recaptured by Germans. About the end of October he was entrained for Germany, but after travelling for about 2 hours succeeded in escaping and reaching Sora before he was taken ill with pneumonia. Upon his recovery he decided to make for the Anzio beachhead, but at Borgo Grappa he was again arrested by Germans. Five days later, as he was being transferred to Gisterno, he jumped off the truck and travelled to San Silvanion, where he stayed two months. After the Allied attack on Terracina he met an American patrol on 23 May 44.'Roy Holtby was born at Beverley, Yorkshire on 8 August 1921, the son of Francis and Edith Holtby. Joining the Territorial Army at Beverley before the war, his obituary notes that he joined underage - his 18th birthday was in August 1939. He was serving with the 5th Battalion in France in 1940 where they took part in the Battle of Arras and later the Dunkirk evacuation.Returning to Britian the Battalion was not linger there for long before they were posted to the desert for serving in the Middle East. Their first engagement there was to be the Battle of Gazala in which the 50th Division - to which the Battalion was attached - suffered heavy losses during the Defence of the Knightsbridge box. Either during the attack or retreat Holtby was taken prisoner of war and from North Africa was transported to Italy, finding himself at Camp 54, Fara Nel Sabina in 1943.News of the Armistice with Italy arrived on 8 September 1943 and three days later the prisoners were told they would need to make their own escapes. Formed into two parties they set out, Holtby made a more determined attempt than many of his comrades, carrying on alone where they others stopped however he was soon recaptured.Put on a train in October to be transported he seized the opportunity and filed the lock on the carriage door open. Jumping from the train he was able to escape again, this did not last long before he was recaptured for the final time. Not to be discouraged he waited until he was again being transported and leapt from the back of the truck carrying him, after so much time on the run the Allies had advanced well into Italy and Holtby was able to contact the American forces not long later.Returning to Britain after the war he was awarded his Efficiency Medal in April 1946 and settled at 71 Beaver Road, Beverley. He died at Hull on 15 June 1989.After his death an obituary was posted in the local newspaper which states:'A Modest Beverly war hero has died at the age of 67.Former soldier Mr Roy Holtby who won the Military Medal, escaped three times from prisoner-of-war camps during World War Two.On the last occasion [SIC] he helped others to safety when he filed open the carriage door of a train carrying troops.Mr Holtby, who was under age when he joined up, was among those evacuated from Dunkirk.After the War, he set up in busines [SIC] as a builder in his home town of Beverley, retiring six years ago because of ill-health.'The Green Howards Gazette of September 1989 further states:'The death took place on 16th June, 1898 of Mr Roy Holtby MM. He had suffered a heart condition for a few years. Roy joined the TA in Beverely prior to the war and served with the 5th Battalion, serving in France 1940 and was evacuated from Dunkirk. He served in the Middle East throughout the Desert Campaign until he was taken prisoner at Gazala ad was sent to Italy. He escaped twice from captivity [SIC] and on one occasion he was awarded the Military Medal. He eventually escaped to Switzerland [SIC] and eventually to England and stayed in England until demobilisation. He was a builder by trade and was very well known and respected by all his many friends.'Sold together with copied research.…
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The 1918 D.S.O. group of seven awarded to Lieutenant-Colonel R. S. Hunt, 1st Dragoon Guards, late 3rd Hussars, who was twice wounded in action and twice 'mentioned' during the Great WarDistinguished Service Order, G.V.R; Queen's South Africa 1899-1902, 3 clasps, Orange Free State, Transvaal, South Africa 1902 (Capt: R. S. Hunt, 3/Hrs:); 1914 Star, with clasp (Major R. S. Hunt. 1/D.Gds.); British War and Victory Medals (Lt. Col. R. S. Hunt.); General Service Medal 1918-62, 1 clasp, Iraq (Major R. S. Hunt.); Delhi Durbar 1911, unnamed as issued, light contact marks, very fine overall (7)D.S.O. London Gazette 1 January 1918.Ronald Seager Hunt was born on 24 February 1874, the son of Walter and Alice Hunt of Hart Hill, St. Johns, Woking, where his father worked as a barrister. Educated at Haileybury College (1888-1892), he was commissioned 2nd Lieutenant on 25 November 1893 with the 3rd Battalion Norfolk Regiment. Transferring from the Militia to the 3rd Hussars on 15 May 1897 with the same rank he was advanced Lieutenant on 13 September 1898.Prior to his service in the Boer War, Hunt was advanced Captain on 26 April 1901 and arrived in South Africa in January 1902. There he was present for operations in the Transvaal and Orange River Colony until 31 May 1902. Whilst there the Regiment saw notable action in an engagement on the Cornelius River in February 1902.Transferring to the 1st Dragoon Guards, Hunt was promoted Major with them on 14 July 1910. The next year he appeared upon the roll of the Delhi Durbar 1911 medal as one of three Majors with the unit.Entering the war in France on 5 November 1914 he appears to have served initially with his own unit however was soon posted to command several different Infantry Regiments, including at some stage the 4th Battalion, Seaforth Highlanders. Hunt later commanded the 8th Battalion, Royal Lancaster Regiment from 27 October 1916, being stationed with them on 6 February 1917 when he was wounded for the first time.Wounded in action again during the Battle of Arras on 11 April 1917, he received his first 'mention' at the end of that year (London Gazette 11 December 1917). Unfortunately his age caught up with him and Hunt was posted to command the 87th Battalion, Training Reserve on 10 May 1918, receiving his second mention ten days later, likely for his final actions with the Lancaster Regiment (London Gazette 20 May 1918).Posted to command 1st County of London Yeomanry on 13 September 1919 he served for two more years but eventually retired on 17 September 1921 to Walcott-on-Sea, Norfolk. Hunt died on 1 April 1942.…
A very fine 1917 D.C.M., 1916 M.M. group of five awarded to Acting Warrant Officer Class II C. E. Nicol, 4th Battalion, Yorkshire Regiment (T.F.), later 150th Company, Machine Gun Corps, who was further 'mentioned' for his services in 1916 before being tragically killed in action during the Spring Offensive in 1918Distinguished Conduct Medal, G.V.R. (23495 Sjt. C. Nicol. 150/Coy M.G.C.); Military Medal, G.V.R. (2028 Sjt: C. Nichol. 4/York: R.-T.F.); 1914-15 Star (2028 Pte. C. Nicol, York. R.); British War and Victory Medals (2028 A. W. O. Cl. II. C. E. Nicol. York. R.), mounted court style for wear, sometime lacquered, overall good very fine (5)D.C.M. London Gazette 18 July 1917, the original citation states:'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He covered the withdrawal of an exposed flank until his ammunition was all used. On the same day he volunteered and took up one gun to the threatened flank under heavy barrage, and remained there until relieved next day.'M.M. London Gazette 11 October 1916.M.I.D. London Gazette 15 June 1916.Charles Edward Nicol was born in 1892, the son of James and Fanny Nicol of Hornby Castle Gardens, Bedale, Yorkshire. Enlisting at Richmond, Yorkshire he entered the war on 17 April 1915, they went into action less than a week later when the German Army struck a surprise blow at the Second Battle of Ypres. They suffered heavy casualties around Armagh Wood and Hill 60 between February-March 1916 when a mine was detonated beneath it in February and their C.O. was killed in action by a sniper the next month.The Battalion was stationed at Kemmel when the Somme Offensive began and it was there that Nicols was 'mentioned', possibly for good service at the start of the year around Hill 60. They joined the Battle at Flers-Courcelettes in September, advancing alongside tanks for the first time towards Martinpuich. Unfortunately they found their flanks exposed to heavy fire from the German positions in High Wood and suffered severe losses to heavy shell fire from that position. Despite this, they stuck to the advance and managed to take Martinpuich, with High Wood falling several hours later. Nicol's M.M. was awarded the next month, likely as a result of his service at Kemmel rather than the Somme given the dates involved. However, the exact reason for the award is unknown.Transferred to the Machine Gun Corps in late 1916, Nicol was serving with 150 Company when his D.C.M. was awarded. 150 Company was the Brigade Company for 150th (York and Lancaster) Brigade so he was serving alongside his old Battalion at the time, either in the latter stages of the Somme Offensive or early in the Battle of Arras. The formation was amalgamated in March 1918 to form part of the 50th Machine Gun Battalion, serving the entire Division rather than a single Brigade.Nicol was posted as missing on 10 April 1918, shortly after the opening blows of the Battle of Lys. His death was officially accepted on 27 May 1918 and he is commemorated upon the Ploegstreet Memorial.…
The Great War M.M. awarded to Lance Corporal T. Glancey, 1/8th Battalion, Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders (Territorial Force), pre-war territorial with the 9th (Dumbartonshire) Battalion he managed to survive the terrible losses at the Second Battle of Ypres which saw that Battalion amalgamatedMilitary Medal, G.V.R. (302866 L.Cpl. T. Glancey. 1/8 A.&S. Hdrs - T.F.), light pitting and contact wear overall, very fineProvenance:Spink, December 1977.M.M. London Gazette 11 May 1917.Thomas Glancey was born at Cardross, Dunbartonshire, Scotland and attested with the 9th (Dumbartonshire) Battalion, Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders in 1911, serving with them as a Territorial. He was embodied for service on 5 August 1914 with the 1/9th Battalion, joining them in France on 19 February 1915. Going into action at the Second Battle of Ypres the 1/9th Battalion suffered appalling losses between 10-18 May. They lost 12 officers and 300 men on the first day alone, in effect they ceased to exist as a fighting unit, being temporarily amalgamated the 7th Battalion but were never brought back to strength.Glancey did not remain with the Battalion, returning to Britian on 1 June 1915 and remaining there until 6 August 1916. Shortly after his return he was posted to the 1/8th Battalion in October. This unit was stationed around the Somme at the time at soon went into action in the Capture of Beaumont-Hamel.The Battalion saw further heavy action at Arras and Cambrai in 1917, then transferring to the 61st (2nd South Midland) Division in February 1918. Glancey remained with the Battalion until the end of the war, being demobilised on 31 March 1920. After demobilisation he returned to the Reserves and continued to serve with the 9th (Dumbartonshire) Battalion, being finally discharged on 3 February 1930.…
The scarce Sergeant-Pilot's group of eight awarded to Sergeant F. E. Nash, Royal Air Force, later Major, Royal Artillery, who shot down German Ace Paul Felsmann in 1918 and then became a Prisoner of War in the same action, coming away with a number of interesting photographs of his captivity and later wrote a diary of his experiences during the Second World WarBritish War and Victory Medals (10206. Sgt. F. E. Nash. R.A.F.); 1939-45 Star; France and Germany Star; Defence and War Medals 1939-45; Territorial Decoration, dated to the reverse '1945' with second award bar dated '1949'; France, Republic, Croix de Guerre, with Palme, mounted court-style for wear, overall good very fine (8)Croix de Guerre confirmed in an amendment of The Chronicles of 55 Squadron R.F.C. - R.A.F.Frank Elliot Nash was born at Kington, Herefordshire on 26 November 1897 and settled in Mansfield, Nottinghamshire later in life. Enlisting with the Royal Flying Corps on 19 October 1915 as an Armourer he underwent Pilot Training with No. 8 Squadron being awarded his Wings on 2 April 1918. Re-mustering as a Sergeant Mechanic on 2 April 1918 he joined No 55 Squadron as a pilot flying D.H.4.s on 8 July 1918.Crash LandingWith this unit he launched a bombing mission over the Oberndorf Mauser Munitions Works on 20 July 1918 with Sergeant W. E. Baker as his observer. The Squadron was attacked by Albatros fighters with one D.H.4.- piloted by Lieutenant R. A. Butler being shot down- Baker shot down the Albatros immediately after its victory. This was likely Offizierstellvertreter Paul Felsmann, of K4b who was listed as killed in action at the same area that day.Even as they Baker emptied his weapon into Felsmann's aircraft, a second Albatros attacked, stitching the aircraft with rounds, hitting the fuselage and killing Baker. Nash's radiator was holed and hot water and steam splashed over his legs however despite this he was unharmed and managed to keep flying. The Albatros continued to press the attack with Nash remaining in formation as long as possible but, with his Observer dead, he was open and couldn't defend himself.Bullets tore through his shoulder and parts of the fuel tank lodged in his back, these wounds also knocked him unconscious and the D.H.4. dropped into a dive. Nash regained consciousness at 7,000 feet and managed to pull himself out of the plunge despite his wounded arm. This was made more difficult by the body of Baker which had fallen against his emergency stick.He levelled out only a few feet above the ground but was certainly still going down, Nash picked out a small field and attempted to lose some height. Unfortunately he hit a small ridge which tore the undercarriage out from his aircraft and he was deposited from 15 feet onto the ground. Emerging uninjured it is a mark of Nash's character that his first act was to try and remove Baker's body as he didn't want to burn it with the aircraft.His victor- either Vizefeldwebel Happer or Offizierstellvertreter Pohlmann- landed next to him and took him prisoner, offering him a 'particularly nasty cigarette' in consolation. As is often the case with bomber pilots, he needed to be protected from the citizens of the town he was bombing and it was in front of an angry mob that Nash was taken to Oberndorf Hospital, being put in the basement for his own safety. This proved to be a stroke of good luck however as he was sheltered from the second raid his squadron launched the next day when 200 tons of bombs were dropped.Prisoner of WarWhilst at the hospital he was able to attend the funeral of his observer Sergeant Baker and Lieutenant Young- whose aircraft was shot down before his- at Oberndorf cemetery. Butler, Young's observer, was not found for several weeks, having jumped from the aircraft to escape the flames. Nash was photographed at the funeral, wearing his uniform with a borrowed German cap.Taken to Tubingen Hospital he was treated there for the next two months, slowly recovering from the bullet and shrapnel wounds he had taken to his back and shoulder. Repatriated on 20 December 1918 he was further discharged on 26 March 1919.Return to the Colours - FranceNash was commissioned 2nd Lieutenant on 26 May 1937 with 42nd (Foresters) Anti-Aircraft Battalion. Further advanced Lieutenant after the outbreak of war on 1 August 1940, photographs sold with the lot make it clear that he was managing searchlights during this period.Promoted Captain in 1944 he joined the British Army on the continent on 22 June, his diary of events during the war describes his first sight of France stating:'Cannot accurately described the sight of Utah Beach. Literally thousands of craft of all shapes and sizes. Big battle in progress towards Caen, columns of black and purple smoke and very heavy artillery duel going on.'He goes on to describe his role in France which appears to have been rather unusual and certainly included some intelligence work:'Busy time on job. Jack-of-all-trades Interpreter, water engineer, undertaker, questioners of "Collaborators", etc. Giver out of permits to travel. Everything tranquil except for Boche night bombers thousands of prisoners going back all day to cages. Did an interrogation for Yanks, (65 P.O.W.s) could only find two who spoke German, others were Russians in German Uniforms!!'He was present for the Liberation of Paris and marvelled at the calm of the crowds, pouring into the streets and waving allied flags even as the Battle continued in the city. He gives a hair-raising account of one sticky moment when the fighting caught up with him quite alarmingly:'Moved baggage into billet about 14-00. 16-00 hours a terrible fusillade started all over the city. (De Gaulle came from Ave du [….] to Notre Dame.) Jerries and Milice arrived firing down from rooftops. About 17-30 our hotel attacked from courtyard at rear and adjoining roofs. Hardly a window left after 5 mins. Mons le Patron, wife and family very frightened. Returned fire with all available weapons Sgt Walsh (.45 Tommy) knocked one Boche from roof top into courtyard! Situation saved by arrival of platoon of F.F.I.'GermanyAdvancing swiftly through France and Belgium via Arras and Lille he was soon into Germany. Here the diary depicts yet more tension as Nash describes the reaction of the frightened and hostile population to their presence and sleeping with a loaded revolver under his pillow.He was reassigned to the Military Government Department in Diest, Belgium, being assigned to the village of Binkom. Posted to 229 (P) Military Government Department as a Staff Officer Nash was sent into Germany to help ease the administrative problems surrounding the Allied Invasion, encountering if anything greater tension than ever before. On one occasion the town in which he was billeted was strafed by several M.E.109s, with the townspeople finding themselves not only occupied but under attack by their own Luftwaffe.Stationed in Hanover he was ordered to help maintain order in the city which had been heavily damaged in its capture. Nash's diary takes up the story:'Incredible sight in Rathaus Platry [Rathausplatz], thousands milling around all wanting something! Very large proportion being German civilians reporting that (a) they had no food on accommodation, (b) their houses or what was left of them, had been plundered by DP's (c) someone had been murdered.'A volunteer police force had been recruited from the local population to try and keep order however Nash relates that '90%' of them had been killed by the time of his arrival. He cornered the leading civilian official in the town, a Dr Knibbe and 'Ordered him implicitly (Knibbe) to …
Four: Wing Commander A. T. Whitelock, Royal Air Force, late Royal Flying Corps, who was 'mentioned' in 19171914-15 Star (2. Lieut. A. T. Whitelock. R.F.C.); British War and Victory Medals, with M.I.D. oak leaves (Major A. T. Whitelock. R.F.C.); Coronation 1937, mounted as worn, very fine (4)Arthur Thomas Whitelock was born on 25 March 1888, was educated at Archbishop Holgate's School and Jesus College, Oxford. He was a Classical Master living at Oakdene, Mount Vernon Road, Barnsley at the outbreak of the Great War. He took Aero Certificate No. 1263 on a Farman biplane at Brooklands on 22 May 1915, being made 2nd Lieutenant in the Royal Flying Corps that same day. Whitelock served in France with No. 5 Squadron from 4 July 1915. On 23 September 1915, having joined No. 4 Squadron, he was pilot of Be2c 2035. That day formed part of the preparations for the Battle of Loos, Whitelock shot down a 'Fokker 2 seater' south-east of Douai and south of Arras, the enemy aircraft '...shot through prop'.Whitelock and Balmain had a lucky escape on 25 November 1915. While engaged on an artillery co-operation sortie between Bray and Albert in Be2c 2001, they were attacked by an enemy aircraft, of a type unknown to them. No sooner had they driven it off than they were attacked from above by an Albatros, which they also drove off. A third aircraft attacked from behind and Whitelock managed to disengage, having expended all their ammunition. Considering discretion to be the better part of valour, the mission was abandoned. On 14 December, his aircraft was damaged after being chased by Fokker on a special mission to Hervilly.Returned home, he returned to France in September 1916 to assume Command of No. 7 Squadron and was 'mentioned' (London Gazette 15 May 1917 refers).Made Wing Commander in January 1922, he went to RAF Halton on Staff Duties in April 1924 and was in command of No. 10 Squadron in 1929. Whilst with that unit he designed their Squadron Badge & motto - rem acu tangere ('to hit the mark!'), which was apparently conceived whilst watching archery practice in Oxford. He took over No. 2 Bomber Group at Andover in May 1935 and was District Commandant Rochester by 1939. He was retired in March 1943 and is buried in Bibury, with a new headstone being unveiled by the 10 Squadron Association in recent years.…
'WOT's THE GAME?' England's post-war book by ex-private Billy Muggins, limited edition 158/300, a polemic about the unfair treatment of soldiers returned from the Great War. A C Coy concert programme circa 1916. Pals Battalion had never been into battle before. Saunders, Lambert and Roberts were killed in action one month latter on the Somme. Clarke & Morton died in 1917, Clarke at Ypres and Morton at Arras (2)
A HAND FORGED AND WHITE PAINTED 'ARRAS' BENCH OF RECENT MANUFACTURE 41cm high, 148cm wide, 52cm deep Please note this lot will be available for collection from Donnington Priory, RG14 2JE. Condition Report: PLEASE NOTE: THIS LOT WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR COLLECTION FROM DONNINGTON PRIORY, RG14 2JE.Some weathering commensurate with storage and use outside, Some tarnishing to feet, please see additional images Overall stable and sturdyADDITIONAL IMAGES: Please 'Ask a Question' to request additional images for this lot. Condition Report Disclaimer
Pair: Private E. Stirzaker, 2nd Battalion, Yorkshire Regiment, who was killed in action during the Second Battle of Arras, 24 April 1917 British War and Victory Medals (38187 Pte. E. Stirzaker. York. R.); Memorial Plaque (Ernest Stirzaker) generally good very fine (3) £80-£120 --- Ernest Stirzaker was born in Rastrick, Yorkshire. He served during the Great War with the 2nd Battalion, Yorkshire Regiment on the Western Front. Private Stirzaker was killed in action on the Western Front, 24 April 1917, and is commemorated on the Arras Memorial, France.
Three: Private J. Kerfoot, 10th Battalion, Loyal North Lancashire Regiment, who was killed in action during the Battle of Arleux, 28 April 1917 1914-15 Star (17646 Pte J. Kerfoot. L.N. Lan. R.); British War and Victory Medals (17646 Pte. J. Kerfoot. L.N. Lan. R.); Memorial Plaque (Joseph Kerfoot) generally very fine or better (4) £120-£160 --- Joseph Kerfoot was born in Tyldesley, Lancashire, and was husband of Emma Smith (formerly Kerfoot), of 14 Poplar View, Every Street, Bolton. He served during the Great War with the 10th (Service) Battalion, Loyal North Lancashire Regiment in the French theatre of war from 31 July 1915. Private Kerfoot was killed in action on the Western Front, 28 April 1917, and on the latter date the Battalion were engaged in the Battle of Arleux, as part of the Second Battle of Arras. Kerfoot is commemorated on the Arras Memorial, France.
Three: Private P. Horne, 6th (Service) Battalion, Cameron Highlanders, who was killed in action during the Second Battle of Arras, 24 April 1917 1914-15 Star (S-43282. Pte. P. Horne. Cam’n Highrs.); British War and Victory Medals (3416 Pte. P. Horne. Camerons.); Memorial Plaque (Peter Horne) generally very fine or better (4) £100-£140 --- Peter Horne was the son of Robert Ellis Horne and Margaret Horne, of 20 Wells Street, Inverness, Scotland. He served during the Great War with the 6th (Service) Battalion, Cameron Highlanders on the Western Front. Private Horne was killed in action on the Western Front, aged 19, 24 April 1917, and is commemorated on the Arras Memorial, France.
Books of WWI interest, including The War Illustrated, vols 1-9, The History of The Great European War, vols I-IX, Roch (Walter) Mr Lloyd George and The War, Military Operations France and Belgium, 1914-1915, 3 vols, Pen & Sword Publications for The Somme, Ipres, Arras, etc., and Graves (Rupert) Goodbye To All That, published by The Folio Society 1981, with slip case. (6 shelves)
A collection of 4 Great War Victory Medals, “4525 PTE. C. DUFFY R.IR.FUS” – Charles Duffy served in the 7th Battalion landing in France on 19th December 1915. Also served in Leinster Regiment, service number 20238; “242346 PTE. R. JACKSON L.N.LANC.R.” – Robert Jackson served in France with the 5th Battalion and was discharged as unfit for further service due to wounds on 23rd November 1917 and was issued with a Silver War Badge; “15196 A.W.O. CL2 W. MARTIN R.D. FUS.” – William Martin served with 8th Battalion Royal Dublin Fusiliers and was discharged to Class Z Army Reserve on 15th February 1919; “L.Z.4695 B. PEACOCK A.B. R.N.V.R.” – Bert Peacock, a 21-year-old bricklayer from West Hampstead was killed in action on 23rd April 1917 whilst serving with Drake Battalion, Royal Naval Division and is commemorated on the Arras Memorial, France.
The rare and important Great War Memorial Plaque to Lieutenant Joseph Bertram Taylor who was killed in aerial combat, becoming the 74th victory of Manfred von Richthofen, the Red Baron, on 28th March 1918. Memorial Plaque, “JOSEPH BERTRAM TAYLOR”, a unique name in the Commonwealth War Graves records. Joseph Bertram Tayor was born in Forest Gate Essex on 25th August 1898, and he joined the Royal Flying Corps on 1st August 1917 as a 3rd Class Air Mechanic (#90048). He was discharged to Commission on 7th November 1917 having served 99 days in the ranks (London Gazette 14th November 1917, Cadet to be temp. 2nd Lieutenant (on probation)). He completed his training on 24th March 1918 joining 82 Squadron. 4 days later, on 28th March, he was reported missing alongside Lieutenant Eric Betley in an RE 8 aircraft, serial C8444, both Officers being presumed dead. The plane is confirmed as shot down by ‘The Red Barron’, his 74th victory. Having no known grave, Joseph Bertram Taylor is remembered on the Arras Flying Service Memorial, France. A rare plaque to a confirmed victim of the famous, top scoring German Great War Ace, The Red Baron.
WWI British Medals, comprising 1914-1915 Star (SS-18958 Pte G F Southcott ASC) British War Medal unnamed and Victory Medal (DEAL 10042-5-Pte G F Southcott RM), Machine Gun Corps cap badge, Australian Military Forces button, Battle of Arras and Army Service Corps sweetheart brooches and photograph, all presented in glazed frame, also further photograph. Items glued to the backing board leaving a residue.
A HAND FORGED AND WHITE PAINTED GARDEN 'ARRAS' SUITE OF RECENT MANUFACTURE Comprising a large rectangular dining table and a set of ten ribbed ladderback chairs, including a pair of armchairs the armchairs 87cm high, 63cm wide, 58cm deep the chairs 81cm high, 44cm wide, 48cm deep the table 73cm high, 253cm wide, 91cm deep Condition Report: With wear, marks, knocks and scratches as per age, handling, use, and cleaning. Weathering and usage wear to table top- patchy paint losses and some rust- seats with occasional knocks and some small damages to paint Please see additional images for visual references to condition which form part of this condition report. All lots are available for inspection and Condition Reports are available on request. However, all lots are of an age and type which means that they may not be in perfect condition and should be viewed by prospective bidders; please refer to Condition 6 of the Conditions of Business for Buyers. This is particularly true for garden related items. All lots are offered for sale "as viewed" and subject to the applicable Conditions of Business for Buyer's condition, which are set out in the sale catalogue and are available on request. Potential buyers should note that condition reports are matters of opinion only, they are non-exhaustive and based solely on what can be seen to the naked eye unless otherwise specified by the cataloguer. We must advise you that we are not professional restorers or conservators and we do not provide any guarantee or warranty as to a lot's condition. Accordingly, it is recommended that prospective buyers inspect lots or have their advisors do so and satisfy themselves as to condition and accuracy of description. If you have physically viewed an item for which you request a report, the condition report cannot be a reason for cancelling a sale. Buyers are reminded that liability for loss and damage transfers to the buyer from the fall of the hammer. Whilst the majority of lots will remain in their location until collected, we can accept no responsibility for any damage which may occur, even in the event of Dreweatts staff assisting carriers during collectionCondition Report Disclaimer
WW1 Royal Field Artillery 1916 Battle of the Somme Military Cross Group of Four Medals. Awarded to Captain Robert Crosbie Lorimer MC, MID for gallantry on the Somme November 1916.Military Cross engraved SOMME 17.11.16 R C LORIMER RFA 26.917 ... 1914/15 Star 2 LIEUT RFA (small stamping), British War Medal, Victory Medal, MID Oakleaf, CAPT. Mounted as originally worn. Citation of the MC LG 10th January 1917."For conspicuous gallantry in action. He displayed great courage and initiative in extinguishing a fire in a burning gun pit, undoubtedly saving many lives."MID LG 15th June 1916Captain Robert Crosbie Lorimer MC had served pre war with King Edward's Horse and was selected for a commissioned into the Royal Field Artillery in January 1915 and landed in France in May 1915, he was promoted Lieutenant March 1916. He was badly wounded at Arras in April 1917. He returned to France later in the war transferred to the Royal Engineers and was promoted Captain March 1918. He relinquished his Commission in March 1919 and returned to his home town of Liverpool. His medals were issued in 1923, correct for the small stamping on the Star. Payment by Bank Transfer ONLY
Robert Bonnart (French 1652-1729) after Adam Franz van der Meulen (Flemish 1632-1690) A pair of engravings. ‘Entrée de la Reine dans Arras, en l'année 1667’, framed, 96cm x 53cm to the plate mark; together with ‘Le roy s’estant rendu maistre de la ville de chambray 1677’, unframed, 96cm x 53cm to the plate mark.Qty: 2Considerable foxing and toning throughout both.’Le roi s'étant rendu maistre de la ville de chambray 1677’ with a tear along the plate mark on the right-hand side, and some minor scuffing and abrasion to the paper surface, one notable tear in the upper half of the paper
Postcard collection comprising around 700 postcards including a Chinese album of cards including Trophy of Formosan Headhunters, Headhunters Drinking Cups, Opium Smokers, etc. also French WWI war destruction postcard booklets including Le Crotoy, Bataille De Champagne, Boulogne Sur Mer, Saint Riquier, Calais, Arras etc.
WILLIAM MORRIS (BRITISH 1834–1896) 'VINE AND ACANTHUS' EMBROIDERED PANEL, CIRCA 1890 coloured silks reserved on an unbleached linen ground, and lined with original printed cotton ‘Bird’ fabric by Morris & Co., later mounted and framed 169.2cm x 233cm (66 ½in x 99 ¾in) (frame size 181cm x 246cm (71 ¼in x 96 ¾in)) John and Joan Collins, Portobello Road, LondonAdrian J. Tilbrook and Dan Klein, LondonJohn Scott Collection Exhibited: The Fine Art Society, London Architect-Designers from Pugin to Voysey; The John Scott Collection , 3rd-25th June 2015, no. 84Literature: Morris & Company: Arras Tapestries, Wall-Papers, Fabrics, Furniture, Upholstery and Decoration, catalogue, circa 1910-12, p.24, where an identical design illustrated (half)Morris B. J. Victorian Embroidery: An Authoritative Guide, New York 1962, p.109Parry L. (ed.) William Morris, London 1996, p. 384The original design and cartoon for the tapestry are in the V&A; collection, accession numbers E.45-1940 and E.2472-1932Morris’ fascination with textiles was lifelong. This design is likely to have been partially inspired by the 16th century French and Flemish verdure tapestries he admired at Queen Elizabeth’s Hunting Lodge in Epping Forest as a child. In 1854 he visited France and was exposed to medieval ecclesiastical designs as well as observing weaving techniques in the Parisian Gobelins Works. As was characteristic of Morris, he personally sought to understand the physical making process, reportedly picking apart pieces to ‘puzzle out the tricks of the loom’.Despite his early enthusiasm for the medium, it was not until 1877 that Morris made his first official foray into tapestry weaving with ‘Acanthus and Vine’. This venture was once more prompted by his desire to understand Arras tapestry, studying it through making. Morris accordingly set up a haute-lisse, or horizontal loom, in his Kelmscott Manor bedroom, and spent 516 hours from May-September of 1879 completing it. This was not a seamless process, Morris himself renaming the piece ‘Cabbage and Vine’ following a distortion of the Acanthus leaves during production! The finished piece remains in the collection at Kelmscott, later being transposed to embroidery form.In the decades preceding the making of ‘Acanthus and Vine’, the status of embroidery as an artform was much diminished. The craft required a minimal and shrinking skill level, comprising repetitive stitch types and designs copied from kits. The founding of the Royal School of Art Needlework in 1872 aimed to improve the reputation of secular embroidery, with William Morris as one of the principle supporting designers. Morris’ opinions towards textiles foreshadowed principles of the Arts & Crafts Society, not established for another thirty years. He supported a return to traditional techniques, reacting against the stagnant designs and garish colour palettes of contemporary pieces. In the years prior to the making of ‘Acanthus and Vine’, not only did he become sole manager and proprietor of Morris & Co., but his work was influenced firstly by the opening of the South Kensington Museum (later the V&A;) and secondly his association with dyer Thomas Wardle. The former saw him inspired by sources as various as Indian textiles and traditional crewelwork, whilst the latter enabled him to work closely with a practitioner experienced in natural vegetable dyes. In ‘Acanthus and Vine’ sweeping arches of foliage envelope thoughtfully placed pairs of birds and plump bunches of grapes, all showcasing Morris’ love of gardening and his ornithological fascination. The colours are naturalistic, and the stitches lie flat to the fabric, allowing the subject to shine, rather than the materials themselves. For Morris, design elements had to serve a purpose within the pattern, birds needing to relate to the foliage rather than being a dominating feature. Thus, this embroidery retains the realism Morris prized, and his sentiment that ornamental art should primarily remind us of ‘the outward face of the earth’.
CATHERINE HENRIETTE DE BALZAC D'ENTRAGUES MARQUISE DE VERNEVIL MAITRESSE DE HENRI IVShells on silk damask multiple with medallion, 1978, framed.31 1/2 x 27 inches; 800 x 686 mm.Frame 36 3/4 x 32 3/8 inches; 933 x 822 mm.Provenance:Arras Gallery, New YorkNo condition report? Click below to request one. *Any condition statement is given as a courtesy to a client, is an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact and Doyle New York shall have no responsibility for any error or omission. Please contact the specialist department to request further information or additional images that may be available.Request a condition report
A Great War ‘Western Front’ M.M. and French Medaille Militaire group of five awarded to Company Sergeant Major, later Lieutenant, A. E. Whitty, Devonshire Regiment, who was four times wounded in action and was later injured in an aeroplane accident whilst training to be a pilot with the Royal Flying Corps Military Medal, G.V.R. (9607 Sjt. A. E. Whitty. 1/Devon: R.); 1914 Star (9707 L. Cpl.. A. E. Whitty. 1/Devon: R.); British War and Victory Medals, with M.I.D. oak leaves (9707 W.O. Cl. II. A. E. Whitty. Devon. R.); France, Third Republic, Medaille Militaire, silver, silver-gilt, and enamel, with trophy of arms suspension, in case of issue, good very fine and better (5) £400-£500 --- M.M. London Gazette 18 July 1917. French Medaille Militaire London Gazette 24 February 1916. Albert Edward Whitty was born in Bromsgrove, Worcestershire in 1893. A Gardener by occupation he attested for the Special Reserve in June 1912 before attesting for the Devonshire Regiment on 12 October 1912. At the outbreak of the Great War he was serving with the 1st Battalion stationed at St Helier, Jersey. The battalion embarked for France and joined the British Expeditionary Force at Le Havre on 21 August 1914. Whitty was first wounded in action at Givenchy in the right shoulder whilst acting as a Scout in ‘D’ Company on 17 October 1914. Promoted to Acting Sergeant, he received a gun shot wound to the right forearm at Wulverghem on the Ypres Salient on 18 November 1914. Presented with his Medaille Militaire at Acheux by the Army Commander on 7 November 1915, he was Mentioned in Sir John French’s Despatche of 30 November 1915 (London Gazette 1 January 1916). Whilst in action at Leuze Wood on 4 September 1916 he was wounded again this time in the left shoulder. Re-joining the 1st Battalion in the field on 15 March 1917 he received his fourth wound at La Coulotte, Arras on 23 April 1917, this time in the left leg and right arm; it is likely this was the action for which he was subsequently to be awarded the Military Medal. Promoted to Company Sergeant Major, Whitty returned to England to be posted to No. 16 Officer Cadet Battalion at Rhyl on 6 July 1917. Receiving a permanent commission as Second Lieutenant in the Devonshire Regiment on 28 August 1917 he was next posted to the Royal Flying Corps for training as a pilot only to be injured in the face and nose in an aeroplane accident on 29 May 1918. Found to be unfit for further instruction he was struck off the strength the Royal Air Force and re-joined the Devonshire Regiment at Devonport on 14 November 1918. He was appointed Officer in Charge of the Devonshire Regiment party (1 officer and 12 men) at the Victory Parade March in London 19 July 1919. He retired as Lieutenant with a gratuity on 6 August 1920. Subsequently changing his name by Deed Poll from Whitty to Whitley on 23 March 1925 he was employed by the Ministry of Labour at Plymouth. He was called up for service at Exeter on 1 September 1939 but rejected by the Army Medical Board due to his disability following gun shot wounds and nasal injury sustained in the Great War. He died at Exeter on 19 January 1968, aged 78. Sold with photographic images of the recipient, copied service records and other research.
Three: Private P. J. Auburn, Army Service Corps 1914-15 Star (1171 Dvr. P. J. Auburn. A.S.C.); British War and Victory Medals (1171 Pte. P. J. Auburn. A.S.C.) mounted as worn; together with the related miniature awards, these similarly mounted, very fine Pair: Lieutenant J. W. Gunning, Wiltshire Regiment, who was killed in action at Bapaume on 24 March 1918 British War and Victory Medals (Lieut. J. W. Gunning) good very fine (5) £70-£90 --- Percy J. Auburn attested for the Army Service Corps and served with them during the Great War on the Western Front from 15 March 1915. He was discharged, Class ‘Z’, on 10 July 1919. John Walter Gunning, a native of Fareham, Hampshire, was born on 6 August 1897 and was educated at Sherborne School and the Royal Military College, Sandhurst. He was commissioned Second Lieutenant in the Wiltshire Regiment on 16 August 1916 and served with the 1st Battalion during the Great War on the Western Front from 23 September 1916. Slightly wounded in November 1916 and invalided home, he rejoined his Battalion in January 1918. Promoted Lieutenant, he was killed in action at the battle of Bapaume on 24 March 1918, during the German Spring Offensive. His Colonel wrote of him: ‘I am most sorry to lose so smart and brave an officer. He was always anxious to help me in every way, and was as keen as could be on his company and the battalion. I know all ranks will miss him very much, as he was so popular. His company did the most magnificent work in the front lines, repulsing several attacks, and I ascribe their success to the splendid officers, such as your son, who were in the company.’ Gunning has no known grave and is commemorated on the Arras Memorial, France.
1914-15 Star (4) (Pte. W. J. Neilson 11th Infantry; Pte. A. R. Harris 12th Infantry; Pte. L. G. Williams S.A. Irish Rgt.; Rfm. O. J. Wicks 2nd S.A.M.R.) traces of adhesive to reverse of all, nearly very fine (4) £80-£100 --- William James Neilson was born in East London in 1896 and attested for the 2nd South African Infantry at Potchefstroom on 24 August 1915, having originally served with the Natal Light Horse. Posted to Egypt 29 December 1915, his service record states that he was tried by Court Martial in January 1917 for refusing to obey a command given by a superior officer; found guilty, he was sentenced to 1 year of imprisonment with hard labour, this being suspended on 4 May 1917. He remained in France until the cessation of hostilities and was discharged at Maitland on 16 December 1919. Ashley Ronald Harris was born in Barkly West around 1896 and attested for the 3rd South African Infantry at Potchefstroom on 21 August 1915. Posted to Egypt on 29 December 1915 and France from 15 April 1916, he died of wounds received on the Western Front on 16 July 1916, aged 19 years. He has no known grave and is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, France. Leonard Gwatkin Williams was born in Bengal in 1882 and attested for the 3rd South African Infantry at Potchefstroom on 16 August 1915, stating 9 months of previous service with the S. A. Irish Regiment. Posted to the Western Front on 15 April 1916, his papers state that he received a gunshot wound to the left upper arm at Delville Wood on 15 July 1916, which resulted in ‘partially permanently incapacitating’ him. The nerve injury ended his campaign and he returned home to Wynberg in November 1917. Oswald James Wicks was born in Boksberg, Transvaal, in 1893, and served in German South West Africa with the South African Mounted Rifles and Kaffrarian Rifles. He attested for the 2nd South African Infantry at Potchefstroom on 9 September 1915 and joined his unit on the Western Front on 16 February 1917. He was killed in action on 12 April 1917 and is buried at Brown’s Copse British Cemetery, near Arras, France. Sold with copied service records for all four recipients.
Pair: Private A. de V. Calder, 4th Regiment, South African Infantry, who was killed in action during the German Spring Offensive on 24 March 1918 British War and Bilingual Victory Medals (Pte. A. De V. Calder 4th S.A.I.) traces of adhesive to reverse of both, nearly very fine Pair: Private A. G. Goslett, 4th Regiment, South African Infantry British War and Bilingual Victory Medals (Pte. A. G. Goslett. 4th S.A.I.); together with the recipient’s cap badge and metal wound stripe, traces of adhesive to reverse of both, good very fine Pair: Private W. J. Inkster, 4th Regiment, South African Infantry, who died of wounds on the Western Front on 9 April 1917 British War and Bilingual Victory Medals (Pte. W. J. Inkster 4th S.A.I.) traces of adhesive to reverse of both, minor edge bruising, good very fine (6) £100-£140 --- Alexander de Villiers Calder, a native timekeeper, was born in Germiston around 1898 and attested for the 1st South African Infantry on 5 April 1917. Disembarked at Rouen on 15 October 1917, he was reported as missing whilst serving with the 4th Regiment on 24 March 1918. His papers add: ‘accepted as dead’ a few months later. He has no known grave and is commemorated on the Pozieres Memorial, France. Alfred George Goslett was born at Claremont, Cape Colony, on 7 February 1889, and served with “A” Company on the Western Front during the Battle of the Somme. Recorded as wounded in action on 15 July 1916, his papers show that he was evacuated to hospital in Rouen suffering from shell shock. Evacuated to Southampton per H.S. Gloucester Castle, he returned to active service but his second period in the trenches was cut short by bronchitis. He was discharged at Wynberg on 22 June 1918. William James Inkster, a miner, was born in Buckie, Scotland, around 1888, and attested for the 4th South African Infantry at Potchefstroom on 6 September 1915. Posted to the Western Front with “E” Company, his service papers list his qualifications as ‘sniper and machine gunner’. He was wounded in action on 16 July 1916 during the Battle of the Somme, and again on 9 April 1917. Evacuated from the battlefield to medical attention, Inkster died later that same day. He has no known grave and is commemorated on the Arras Memorial, France. Sold with copied service records for all three recipients.
‘The advance continued and wherever the enemy showed fight, our men made immediate dashes at him and put him out of action or - in a few cases - sent him back as prisoners. The men’s blood was up and few prisoners were taken. Owing to our having suffered pretty badly in the enemy’s wire the men had little mercy …I feel that I am not exaggerating when I estimate the enemy’s casualties at two thousand. We were firing at them continually all the time we were up there - the fire was well controlled and splendid effects were seen - The artillery was magnificent. The enemy was thoroughly butchered and we enjoyed every moment of it all … ’ So stated Commander W. Sterndale-Bennett, Drake Battalion, Royal Naval Division, in his report on the attack on Gavrelle on 24-25 April 1917. The rare and outstanding Great War D.S.O. and Bar group of four awarded to Commander W. Sterndale-Bennett, Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve, one of the Royal Naval Division’s youngest Battalion C.O.s - and a recipient of Churchillian praise - who was mortally wounded at Passchendaele in November 1917, aged just 24 Distinguished Service Order, G.V.R., silver-gilt and enamels, with 1st laurel type Second Award Bar and integral top ribbon bar; 1914 -15 Star (Ty. Sub. Lieut, W. S. Bennett, R.N.V.R.); British War and Victory Medals, with M.I.D. oak leaves (Commr. W. Sterndale-Bennett. R.N.V.R.) some chipping to green enamel wreath of D.S.O., otherwise extremely fine (4) £5,000-£7,000 --- Importation Duty This lot is subject to importation duty of 5% on the hammer price unless exported outside the UK --- --- Provenance: Spink, May 2003. One of just four “Double D.S.O.s” awarded to the Royal Naval Division. D.S.O. London Gazette 26 January 1917: ‘For conspicuous gallantry in action. He assumed command of and handled his Battalion with marked courage and ability. He personally collected a party and bombed the enemy out of part of their second line, where they might have held up the attack.’ Bar to D.S.O. London Gazette 18 July 1917: ‘For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. On discovering the wire uncut except in a few places he went forward himself and led his Battalion through the partially cut gaps. He finally gained his objective and held on against very strong resistance. The success of the operation was almost entirely due to his personal example.’ Walter Sterndale-Bennett was born in Derby on 15 July 1893, the son of James Robert Sterndale Bennett, Headmaster of Derby School, and a grandson of Sir William Sterndale Bennett (1816-75), one of the most celebrated British composers of the nineteenth century, Professor of Music at Cambridge and latterly Principal of the Royal Academy of Music. It is thought that young Walter attended St Paul’s School, Hammersmith, and possibly studied at the Slade School of Fine Art. More certain is the fact he was subsequently apprenticed to the Merchant Navy and qualified for his 2nd Mate’s certificate in December 1913. Upon the outbreak of hostilities in the following year, he enlisted in the ranks of the 28th Battalion, London Regiment (Artists’ Rifles) in which he undertook basic training. But in February 1915 he obtained a commission as a Sub-Lieutenant in the Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve and was drafted to Drake Battalion in the Royal Naval Division. And it was in this capacity that he first saw action, in Gallipoli from mid-August 1915, where he was also appointed Adjutant of the battalion and ‘one of the last to slip away’ from the peninsula on its evacuation. He was duly mentioned in despatches by Sir Charles Munro (London Gazette 13 July 1916, refers) and advanced to Temporary Lieutenant. Embarked for France from Mudros in May 1916, Sterndale-Bennett and Drake Battalion were soon heavily engaged on the Somme, his D.S.O. stemming from the above cited deeds in the assault on Beaucourt on 13-14 November 1916, in which the battalion advanced in ‘the fog and mist of the Ancre Valley’ and suffered a loss of 14 officers and nearly 200 men killed or wounded. Owing to those casualties, he assumed command of the battalion as an Acting Lieutenant-Commander. Having then returned to the U.K. to attend a senior officer’s course, he rejoined Drake in France as an Acting Commander in April 1917, the same month in which he won a Bar to his D.S.O. for the above cited deeds in the famous action at Gavrelle, east of Arras. Jerrold’s history of the Royal Naval Division states: ‘The enemy were in strength and though they suffered under our barrage, their first wave being almost wiped out, they reached, and at one point on the Howe front actually penetrated, our posts. The prompt and energetic action of Commander Bennett and his officers on the Drake front, and of Lieutenant Mackinlay and Sub-Lieutenant Lawrie of the Howe Battalion prevented, however, any loss of ground and inflicted heavy casualties on the enemy. The success, from first to last, was largely due to the initiative of the newly-appointed leaders of the Hood and Drake Battalions. This is not to say that the plans for the attack were bad. It was once more, however, made clear that the most careful preparations, the most precise instructions go only a small way, and sometimes no way at all, towards the final goal. But for the timely variations made in the original plans, and for the exceptional resolution of many individuals, the success would certainly not have been achieved. The chief honours went without a doubt to Commander Asquith and Commander Bennett.’ In October 1917, Drake moved to Passchendaele, where, on the 5th, he was mortally wounded by enemy shellfire. As recalled by one of his men, Frank Andrews, ‘Commander Bennett was badly wounded at about 4.30 p.m. on November 4th 1917. I was attached to H.Q. at the time and we were caught right in the middle of a very fierce bombardment which the enemy had a nasty habit of putting over every evening at the same time … I was about fifty yards away when that particular shell dropped but was fortunately not hit myself although several of my mates were killed.’ Another witness was Lieutenant-Commander Charles Hayfair of Hawke Battalion, who stated: ‘A shell had struck him in the legs, severing one between the knee and ankle and I believe shattering the other foot. Although he received prompt treatment he sank very rapidly. I was greatly surprised and shocked as, when he took over, the line was quiet except for casual shelling.’ Sterndale-Bennett died on 7 November 1917 at 61st Casualty Clearing Station, Dozinghem, Westvleteren and was buried at Dozinghem Military Cemetery with full military honours. Present were the Divisional General, members of Divisional and Brigade staffs, battalion commanders of 189th Brigade and 15 officers and 120 men representing Drake Battalion. His replacement as Battalion Commander wrote to his parents: ‘I do not think I am saying more than the accurate facts when I say that he was universally recognised as the best Commanding Officer in the Division. We shall miss him more than I can say, but his example and training will – I am certain – live in the Battalion for a long time. He was always cheerful and optimistic and absolutely fearless. His men would have gone anywhere and done anything he asked them with the most complete confidence.’ Posthumously mentioned in despatches (London Gazette 7 December 1917, refers), Sterndale-Bennett’s gallant deeds – from the Somme to Passchendaele via Gavrelle – found further recognition in the words of...
Gas Mask Respirator dated 1937 in damaged box, a Cub Scouts style knife stamped FAGAN on 10cm blade, 20cm overall in leather sheath, a small wooden Justus Van Maurik box containing a number of Kensitas Cigarettes flower and flag cards, two 1939/45 WW2 stars, one without ribbon, a WW2 Defence medal, a WW2 War medal, a WW1 British War Medal correctly impressed to 22814. PTE. E. ROBINSON. R.LANC.R. Online sources confirm issue of BWM and VM pair to Private Ernest Robinson for service with 2nd and 9th Battalions, King's Own Royal Regiment during World War One and a trench art style brass paperknife, engraved on blade ARRAS 1917, the handle formed out of a bullet, 19cm overall. (9)
This collection comprises six volumes from the Wings of War series by Time-Life Books, offering firsthand accounts and historical narratives of aerial combat. The set includes Sagittarius Rising by Cecil Lewis, a classic memoir of a World War I pilot; Flight to Arras by Antoine de Saint-Exupery, a reflective account of reconnaissance missions during World War II; I Flew for the Fuhrer by Heinz Knoke, a gripping story from a German fighter ace; Samurai! by Saburo Sakai, an autobiography of a legendary Japanese pilot; My Secret War by Richard Drury, detailing covert air operations in Southeast Asia; and Fighting the Flying Circus by Eddie Rickenbacker, a firsthand recollection from America's top World War I ace. Each book remains in its original shrink wrap, preserving its pristine condition. This set is an excellent addition for collectors of military aviation literature or history enthusiasts interested in personal narratives from pilots who shaped aerial warfare. Dimensions: Book set: 5.75"L x 6.25"W x 8.50"HCondition: Like new.
A collection of WW1 and WW2 militaria, including a WW1 medal pair of 1914-18 War Medal and Victory Medal to "H.T. BEART V.A.D"; single Victory Medal to "56235 PTE. W. CRIPPS L'POOL R."; a bundle of mainly uncut spare medal ribbon, three silk handkerchiefs including a German example; Trench art brass ashtray; a pair of napkin rings with Arras emblem; a patch of Liverpool Scottish regiment tartan with two cap badges and some buttons; a white metal King's Royal Rifles badge engraved 'Open 1/2 Mile 1903 J.W ROBINSON', boxed King's Badge, pair of boxed Armed Forces Veteran badges, a mixed quantity of further military metal and cloth insignia, buttons badges, including Royal Signals, RAF, RFC, 5th Dragoon Guards, silver and enamel RASC badge and Liverpool Scottish bar brooch, two dog tags, a rectangular pewter cigar box, a small khaki wallet with pencil, marked 'Beaufort War Hospital, Christmas 1917' with Christmas Greeting business card from the Inquiry Bureau, and a quantity of ephemera, photographs and paperwork including a small quantity relating to one No. 961280 Cpl. A. Almond RAF: Station 4793 Works Flight (Burtonwood) and RAF Shandur, including blank Observer's and Air Gunner's Flying Logbook, photos loose and in an album taken in Algiers, of Advance in the Western Desert and an Officer's Mess Fire at Shandur etc (mixed group)
A collection of assorted militaria, comprising Post & Cold War: Emergency feeding cup and spoon, Civil Defence Corps Headquarters armband, a military pencil dosimeter and Nuclear Weapon Effects Computer No.1, a J.Hudson & Co military whistle dated 1952WW2: German Third Reich Fork with Luftwaffe eagle manufactured by WMF, marked I./62 (I.Abteilung Flak Regiment 62 or I.Ausbildungs Bataillon); Air Raid Warden's Post plaque, ration book wallet, Home Guard shoulder title and Radnor Home Guard cap badge; ARP badge and Civil Defence button, a Home Front or ARP hand lantern and a hand bell cast from metal taken from German aircraft shot down over Britain;together with a candleholder made from a miniature French WW1 Adrian helmet with Arras strap and a Mappin and Webb fork with War Department arrow (group)
A pair of World War One French brass Trench Art shell cases, hand-engraved with wriggle work designs 35cm, sold together with three British shell cases, one engraved with various symbols including a bi-plane and flags, Souvenir from Arras and also 1914-European War-1915 on its base, 15cm, another engraved with the Regimental badge of The King's Own and a rose surrounded by the motto They Win Or Die Who Wear The Rose of Lancaster, 23cm, together with a mixed selection of other similar shell cases.
Württemberg: Nachlass eines Patrouillenführers - Vizefeldwebel und Reserve-Offizier-Aspiranten der 11. Komp. Infanterie-Regiment Kaiser Friedrich (7. württ.) No. 125.Ordenschnalle mit: 1.) Preussen: Eisernes Kreuz, 1914, 2. Klasse, 2.) Württemberg: Militär-Verdientsmedaille, Wilhelm II., Silber, rote Rückseitenabdeckung, dazu 3.) Ehrenkreuz für Frontkämpfer, 4.) Verwundetenabzeichen, für die Armee, Mattweiß, durchbrochene Ausführung, 5.) ebenso, Schwarz, dazu Regimentsnadel, 6.) Anerkennungsurkunde für hervorragende Leistung als Patrouillenführer, in den Frühjahrswettkämpfen bei Arras 1917, gerahmt, 7.) Grabendolch, gravierte Klinge "Für hervorragende Patrouillentätigkeit", Horn-Heft, aufgelegte metallene Regimentschiffre, in Lederscheide, dazu Militärpaß, viele Eintragungen, sowie Erweiterung etc.Auszug aus der Regimentsgeschichte anbei. Dazu diverse Auszeichnungen eines weiteren Vorfahren, bei diesen die Ösen je abgedreht.Zustand: II
A Great War (1914-18) trench art letter opener, made from a section of artillery shell copper driving band, hammered into shape and dot-punch decorated with an image of an artillery cannon and selected place names - 'Somme', 'Ancre', 'Arras', 'Nieuport' & 'Ypres', along with the numbers '1916 - 17 - 18' scratched onto the surface, perhaps in reference to the battle of the Somme (July to November 1916), the battle of the Ancre (a phase of the Battle of the Somme, November 1916), the battle of Arras (April 1917), the defence of Nieuport (June to November 1917), and the third battle of Ypres (also known as Passchendaele, July to November 1917)
A Second War C.B., Great War D.S.O., M.C. group of eleven awarded to Major-General D. H. Pratt, Royal Irish Regiment, later Royal Tank Regiment, who was twice Mentioned in Despatches The Most Honourable Order of the Bath, C.B. (Military) Companion’s neck badge, silver-gilt, with full neck riband; Distinguished Service Order, G.V.R., silver-gilt and enamel, with integral top riband bar; Military Cross, G.V.R., the reverse contemporarily engraved ‘D. H. Pratt 1st. Battn. Royal Irish Regt.’; 1914-15 Star (Lieut. D. H. Pratt. R. Ir. Regt.); British War and Victory Medals, with M.I.D. oak leaves (Lt. Col. D. H. Pratt.); 1939-45 Star; Defence and War Medals 1939-45; Coronation 1937, unnamed as issued; United States of America, Legion of Merit, Commander’s neck badge, gilt and enamel, with neck riband, the breast awards mounted court-style for wear; together with the related miniature awards, these mounted ordinary-style for wear, cleaned and lacquered, the medals having at some point been mounted in a glazed display frame, with traces of verdigris where the steel mounting pins have been in contact with the medals, especially on the 1914-15 Star and 1939-45 Star, otherwise generally good very fine (11) £3,000-£4,000 --- C.B. London Gazette 1 January 1944. D.S.O. London Gazette 18 July 1918: ‘For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in an attack. It was largely owing to his careful preparations and excellent leadership that his tanks were successful in reaching all their objectives. He directed the operations on foot, going forward in front of the infantry and in the face of strong opposition. He never spared himself, and showed the greatest courage and contempt for danger.’ M.C. London Gazette 23 June 1915. United States Legion of Merit, Commander London Gazette 15 August 1946. The original citation states: ‘Major General D. H. Pratt, British Army Staff, rendered exceptionally meritorious service from July 1940 to July 1943 as military advisor to the British Tank Mission in the United States and later as Chief of the Armored Fighting Branch. Through him, experience gained in British Development and Battle use of tanks was made available for application to the design and improvement of American Combat Vehicles.’ Douglas Henry Pratt was born in India on 7 October 1892 and was educated at Dover College and the Royal Military College, Sandhurst. He was commissioned Second Lieutenant in the Royal Irish Regiment on 20 September 1911, and was promoted Lieutenant on 15 April 1914. He served with them during the Great War on the Western Front from 19 December 1914, and was awarded the Military Cross the following June. Transferring to the Tank Corps, he commanded the 8th Battalion from 26 March 1918, and for his conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty was awarded the Distinguished Service Order; he was also twice Mentioned in Despatches (London Gazettes 22 June 1915 and 25 May 1918). Pratt continued to serve in the inter-War period, and having attended the Staff College from 1923-24, served as a Staff Officer with the 42nd (East Lancashire) Division from 1926, and then on exchange with the Australian Army. He later served on the Staff at the War Office, being being appointed to the Command of the 2nd Battalion, Royal Tank Corps, in 1935. He returned to the War Office as Assistant Director of Mechanisation in 1937. Following the outbreak of the Second World War he was appointed to the command of the 1st Army Tank Brigade, and served with them as part of the British Expeditionary Force in France in 1940, being present at the Battle of Arras and the retreat to Dunkirk. Promoted Major-General, he proceeded to Washing D.C. where, as Major General Armoured Fighting Vehicle, he was instrumental in ensuring that the Sherman tank, then under development, was upgraded and up-gunned. His final appointment, in 1943, was as Deputy Director of the British Supply Mission in Washington. For his services in Washington during the Second World War he was appointed a Companion of the Order of the Bath and was awarded to United States Legion of Merit. He retired in 1946, and died on 14 May 1958. Sold with copied research.
Bilingual Victory 1914-19 (4) (Pte. G. E. Bell 3rd S.A.I.; Pte. D. J. Fullard. 3rd S.A.I.; Cpl. J. Ross. 3rd S.A.I.; Pte. J. J.Taljaard. 3rd S.A.I.) traces of adhesive to reverse of all, nearly very fine and better (4) £80-£100 --- George Edward Bell was born in Cape Town on 14 February 1880 and attested for the 3rd South African Infantry at Potchefstroom on 30 August 1915. Posted to the Western Front, he was wounded in action on 2 August 1916 and again on 18 September 1917 at Ypres. His medical report states: Patient was wounded by a shell in the middle 1/3 of leg - part of leg was blown away by the shell - the leg was amputated the following day 4 3/4” below the knee, while flaps were undercut and sutured.’ Daniel James Fullard was born in Oudtshoorn in 1885 and attested for the 3rd South African Infantry at Potchefstroom on 5 October 1915. Embarked for England two days later, he joined the Regiment on the Western Front 7 June 1916 and was wounded in action on 15 July 1916. Evacuated to England per H.S. Newhaven with a wound to his hand, he was later discharged at Maitland on 8 May 1919. John Ross was born in Nairnside, Scotland, around 1878, and attested for the 3rd South African Infantry at Potchefstroom on 1 November 1915, stating previous service in German South West Africa with the Pretoria Regiment and Railway Regiment. Posted to the Western Front he is recorded as absent for 10 days from 26 June 1916, and was later admitted to No. 18 General Hospital at Camiers, reason unknown, on 7 July 1916. Discharged to duty 25 August 1916, he was killed in action on 9 April 1917; he has no known grave and is commemorated on the Arras Memorial, France. John James Taljaard was born in Wepener around 1886 and attested for the 3rd South African Infantry at Potchefstroom on 18 August 1915, stating previous service during the Boer War with De Wet’s Scouts, and from September 1914 with the Rand Light Infantry. Posted to France 23 May 1916, he was killed in action on 18 July 1916 and is buried in Delville Wood Cemetery, Longueval. Sold with copied service records for all four recipients.
Three: Acting Corporal S. Bennett, Somerset Light Infantry, who was killed in action on the Western Front on 28 April 1917 1914-15 Star (12357 L.Cpl. S. Bennett. Som: L.I.); British War and Victory Medals (12357 A. Cpl. S. Bennett. Som. L.I.) official correction to number on VM, very fine Three: Private J. H. Harris, Somerset Light Infantry, who served on the Western Front and died of wounds at Home on 13 March 1917 1914-15 Star (14749 Pte. J. H. Harris. Som: L.I.); British War and Victory Medals (14749 Pte. J. H. Harris. Som. L.I.) slight edge bruise to VM, very fine (6) £80-£100 --- Spencer Bennett attested into the Somerset Light Infantry for service during the Great War and served on the Western Front with the 1st Battalion from 1 June 1915. Advanced Acting Corporal, he was killed in action on 28 April 1917 and is commemorated on the Arras Memorial, France. Sold with copied research. John Henry Harris attested into the Somerset Light Infantry for service during the Great War and served on the Western Front with the 1st Battalion from 20 July 1915. He received a Gun Shot Wound to his arm on 2 July 1916, returning Home the following day. Upon recovery, he returned to the Western Front with the 7th Battalion and received a Gun Shot Wound to his head on 4 March 1917. Returning Home, he died of wounds in Stockport Hospital on 13 March 1917 and is buried in Monkton Combe (St. Michael) Churchyard Extension, Somerset. Sold with copied research and a copied local newspaper article reporting his well attended funeral.
WW1 South Staffords Casualty Medal Pair And Othersconsisting silver War medal and Victory named "17566 Pte W Smith S.Staff. R". Together with silver War medal named "11723 A.Cpl. J Cantliff N.Staff.R" ... Silver War medal disc only, erased ... 3 x 1939-45 Stars ... WW2 Defence medal ... WW2 War medal. 9 items.Pte Walter Smith 17566 2nd Batt South Staffordshire Reg. Died 24 March 1918. Arras memorial. Payment by Bank Transfer ONLY
A Great War Medal pair and Memorial Plaque to: L.14573 Gunner Walter Chester Turner, Royal Field Artillery. Comprising a British War Medal (L-14573 Gnr. W. C. Turner R.A.); a Victory Medal (L-14573 Gnr. W. C. Turner R.A.) and a Memorial Plaque - Walter Chester Turner, in card envelope, with medal card. Died 5/1/1917, Age 21, buried at Faubourg d'Amiens Cemetery, Arras, Pas de Calais, France.
A Great War Memorial Plaque to: Allan Frederick Barrington, with photocopy George V letter, in card envelope. Possibly Lance Corporal Allen Frederick Barrington, Middlesex Regiment (note spelling of Allen not Allan) who died Wednesday 21 February 1917, aged 20, Son of George N. Barrington, of Chiswick, London. Buried at Faubourg D'Amiens Cemetery, Arras, France.
Copoclephily - an Indian silver coloured metal presentation key, inscribed Princ (sic) Edward Cinema, Peshawar, Opened by Col Commdt H C Potter CMG, DSO, 7-12-23, 12.5cm long, unmarked, cased, 42gBrigadier-General Herbert Cecil Potter (1875 - 1964) saw action in the Second Boer War, Sudan and World War I, commanding a Brigade at the Battle of the Somme, Arras, and Ypres. He was later made military chief in Belfast and then Colonel Commandant, 3rd Infantry Brigade, Peshawar, before leaving the Army in 1927
British War Medal 1914-20 (5) (4798 Pte. W. R. Bowden. 1-Lond. R.; 4283 Cpl. H. Merricks. 8-Lond. R.; 4479 Pte. H. T. Cooper. 12-Lond. R.; G-97311 Pte. N. S. Belk. 19-Lond. R.; 7000 Pte. J. Mullard. 25-Lond. R.); Victory Medal 1914-19 (2) (5649 Pte. H. H. Cannon. 2-Lond. R.; 547 Pte. B. T. Anderson. 24-Lond. R.) generally very fine and better (7) £140-£180 --- William Robert Bowden attested for the 1st London Regiment on 16 August 1915 and disembarked at Rouen in February 1916. His Army Service Record states: ‘In action July 1st 1916 in France. Was struck on second finger Rt hand by a rifle bullet, had finger amputated. Loss of movement in fingers, pain in Rt hand.’ Interestingly, a medical board later determined the injury to be an ‘accidental wound’, with Bowden being stated to be medically unfit on 7 December 1916. Sold with copied service record. Harry Merricks attested for the Post Office Rifles on 3 August 1915 and was discharged due to wounds on 28 December 1917. He was later issued Silver War Badge ‘303608’ in January 1918. Sold with a corresponding white metal cap badge for the 8th London Regiment. Harold Tracey Cooper was born in Penge in 1896 and served in France with the 12th London Regiment from 4 June 1916. He was killed in action just over two weeks later on 19 June 1916 and is buried at Hebuterne Cemetery, France. Norman Samuel Belk served with the 19th London Regiment on the Western Front from 11 August to 11 November 1918. James Mullard attested for the 23rd Battalion, London Regiment on 9 December 1915 and was discharged due to wounds received on the Western Front on 13 February 1918. Harold Henry Cannon was born in South Bermondsey on 27 January 1897. He served on the Western Front with the 2nd Battalion, London Regiment and was reported as Missing in Action on the first day of the German Spring Offensive, 21 March 1918. He was later confirmed to have been killed in action on this date; he has no known grave and is commemorated on the Arras Memorial, France. Benjamin Thomas Anderson served in France with the 24th Battalion, London Regiment from 14 July 1916 to 25 November 1916. His Army Service Record confirms that he suffered a severe shrapnel wound to the back on 15 November 1916 which ended his active service on the Western Front. Transferred to the Royal Defence Corps, he was released from service at the cessation of hostilities. Sold with copied research.
1914 Star (1288 Sjt. F. E. Ball. 1/13 Lond: R.); 1914-15 Star (2) (1312 Pte. A. J. Ruddle. 5-Lond. R.; 2637, Pte. R. Baulch. 8-Lond. R.) traces of verdigris to second, this fine; the first and last nearly extremely fine (3) £100-£140 --- Frederick Edmund Ball, an artist, enlisted in the London Regiment at Wallingford on 22 February 1909 and served in France with the 1/13th Battalion, London Regiment from 3 November 1914. His Army Service Record states: ‘9 May 1915. Fromelles. France: Wounded during charge at Fromelles. Sent to 24th Field Ambulance, Sailly La Lys, where operation (extraction of shot or shell and drainage) was performed. Was sent to 1st Eastern General Hospital, Cambridge, where had other operations performed (reopening wound & extraction of other steel fragments). Remained there from May 15 1915 to November 23rd 1915. Sent to Eastbourne (Convalescent Camp, Summerdown) till January 4th... Joined unit Richmond January 13th. Since then have been continuously on very light duties (Sergeant’s Mess).’ Ball slowly recovered from the wound to his thigh and three subsequent operations, but was discharged at Portsmouth as permanently unfit for further military service in April 1916. Arthur James Ruddle initially served in France with the 5th London Regiment from 1 September 1915. Transferred to the 17 Battalion, London Regiment, his MIC states ‘died of dysentery’ on 2 June 1918. He is buried in Jerusalem War Cemetery. Richard Baulch was born at Glencourse, Midlothian, in 1896, and served as a Bugler with the London Regiment (Post Office Rifles). He was killed in action on 21 May 1916; he has no known grave and is commemorated on the Arras Memorial, France. Sold with copied research.
Family Group: Eight: Captain G. R. Strachan, Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders, Indian Army, and Union Defence Force, who was wounded in actin at the Battle of Arras on 13 April 1917, and died on Active Service in South Africa on 26 September 1943 British War Medal 1914-20 (Capt. G. R. Strachan.) officially re-impressed naming, India; Victory Medal 1914-19 (Lieut. G. R. Strachan.); India General Service 1908-35, 1 clasp, Afghanistan N.W.F. 1919 (Lieut. G. R. Strachan, 2/129/Baluchis.) ‘129’ of unit officially corrected; General Service 1918-62, 1 clasp, Iraq (Lieut. G. R. Strachan.); 1939-45 Star; Africa Star; War Medal 1939-45; Africa Service Medal, the Second War awards all officially impressed ‘61832 G. R. Strachan’, good very fine Service Medal of the Order of St John, with four Additional Award Bars (S.A. 471 K. M. Strachan 1956) very fine (9) £300-£400 --- George Ross Strachan was born in 1897 and was commissioned temporary Second Lieutenant in the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders on 5 August 1916. He served with the 10th Battalion during the Great War on the Western Front, and was wounded in action at the Battle of Arras on 13 April 1917. Transferring to the Indian Army on 26 March 1918, he was posted to the 129th Baluchis, and was promoted Captain on 5 May 1921. He relinquished his commission in the Indian Army on 24 August 1923; subsequently emigrating to South Africa, he served with the Union Defence Force during the Second World War, and died on active service in South Africa on 26 September 1943. He is buried in Muizenberg Cemetery, Cape Town, South Africa. Sold with the recipient’s original Commission Documents appointing his a Second Lieutenant in both the British and Indian Armies; Officer’s Record of Service document; and various other official documents and photographs, all housed in an Indian Army folder; and a St John Re-Examination Medallion, the reverse engraved ‘S.A. 2906’; a Great War metal wound stripe; an Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders collar dog; a Madras Regiment badge; and a South African S.S.B. Badge. Kathleen May Renn Strachan (1905-1977), wife of the above, served as an Ambulance Sister, Muizenberg Nursing Division, St. John Ambulance Brigade.
Three: Private G. K. Ramsay, 2nd Regiment, South African Infantry, who died of wounds on 24 February 1917 1914-15 Star (Pte. G. K. Ramsay 4th M.R.); British War and Bilingual Victory Medals (Pte. G. K. Ramsay. 2nd S.A.I.) traces of adhesive to reverse of all, very fine Three: Private W. E. Sweetnam, 2nd Regiment, South African Infantry, who died in German captivity on 27 November 1916 1914-15 Star (Pte. W. E. Sweetnam 1st M.R.); British War and Bilingual Victory Medals (Pte. W. E. Sweetnam 2nd S.A.I.) traces of adhesive to reverse of all, good very fine (6) £100-£140 --- George Kenneth Ramsay was born in Johannesburg in 1895 and attested for the 2nd South African Infantry at Potchefstroom on 4 December 1915. Disembarked at Rouen on 27 July 1916, he spent his first month attached to 176th Tunnelling Company, Royal Engineers. Returned to the South African Infantry, he was wounded in action on 24 February 1917 and died of his injuries a short while later. Aged 19 years, he is buried in Faubourg d’Amiens Cemetery, Arras, France. Walter Eugene Sweetnam was born in Fort Beaufort in 1886 and attested for the South African Infantry at Potchefstroom on 4 January 1916. Posted to the Western Front, he suffered a gunshot wound to the chest on 14 September 1916 and was later reported as a Prisoner of War on 6 October 1916. Likely sent to a German hospital, the wound to his left lung proved fatal. He died on 27 Novemebr 1916 and is buried in Douai Communal Cemetery, France. Sold with copied service records for both recipients.
Three: Second Lieutenant L. G. Sharp, Royal Fusiliers 1914-15 Star (STK-525 L.Cpl. L. G. Sharp. R. Fus:); British War and Victory Medals (STK- 525 Pte. L. G. Sharpe [sic]. R. Fus.) very fine and better Pair: Private W. Cater, 20th (Shoreditch) Battalion, Middlesex Regiment, who was killed in action on the Western Front on 8 January 1918 British War Medal 1914-20 (G.14973 Pte. W. Cater& [sic] Midd’x R.); Victory Medal 1914-19 (G-14973 Pte. W. Cater. Midd’x R.) mounted as worn, the VM officially re-impressed, good very fine (5) £80-£100 --- Lionel Grahame Sharp was born in Clapham in 1897 and spent his childhood at Bramblehurst, Old Lodge-lane, Purley. He enlisted for the 10th (Stockbrokers) Battalion, Royal Fusiliers following the outbreak of the Great War, joining one of Lord Kitchener’s original ‘Pals’ Battalions recruited from the financial community of the City of London. Posted to France 31 July 1915, Sharp likely witnessed extensive action at the Somme and the Ancre, at Arras and Ypres, during the German Spring Offensive, and in the final Hundred Days Offensive. The latter occasion proved a great success; when his battalion was finally relieved on 27 August 1918, it had advanced 7 miles in five days of action, capturing 1366 prisoners, 75 machine-guns and 1 field gun. Sent back in the line 23 October 1918 for the second day of the set-piece attack known as the Battle of the Selle, Sharp likely ended his campaign on the Sambre with the capture of the French village of Louvignies. Returned to England, he is recorded on 7 January 1919 as a Cadet at No. 20 O.C. Battalion, Haig Hutments, Tweseldown Camp, Fleet, Hampshire. He was later appointed to a commission on 3 February 1919, one of a handful of the original ‘Pals’ to have seemingly witnessed the entire campaign. Sold with copied MIC which confirms variation to surname upon medals. William Cater was born in Bethnal Green in 1885 and attested for the Middlesex Regiment at Shoreditch. Posted to France, he was killed in action on 8 January 1918 and is buried at Mory Abbey Military Cemetery, France.
Pair: Private G. P. E. Brown, 2nd Regiment, South African Infantry, late South African Heavy Artillery 1914-15 Star (Gnr. G. P. E. Brown S.A.H.A.); British War Medal 1914-20 (Pte. G. P. E. Brown. 2nd S.A.I.) traces of adhesive to reverse of both, nearly very fine Pair: Private G. G. R. Poultney, 2nd Regiment, South African Infantry, who was killed in action on 9 April 1917 British War and Bilingual Victory Medals (Pte. G. G. R. Poultney 2nd S.A.I.) traces of adhesive to reverse of both, edge nicks, nearly very fine (4) £70-£90 --- George Percival Ernest Brown was born in Durban in 1895 and attested at Potchefstroom for the South African Expeditionary Force on 27 August 1915. Posted to the Western Front with “A” Company, 2nd South African Infantry, he was wounded in action during the Battle of the Somme on 20 July 1916, and suffered a severe wound to the left leg on 9 April 1917. Evacuated to Military Hospital at Lewisham, the wound ended his campaign and he was discharged at Wynberg in February 1918. Godfrey Glyde Reginald Poultney was born in Cape Province and attested for the 2nd South African Infantry at Potchefstroom on 27 August 1915. Treated for shell shock at Wimereux 10 July 1916, he was evacuated to Tooting Military Hospital and spent two months in convalescence. The recipient’s service record adds: ‘Blown up by a H.E. shell & buried - then dug out unconscious. Very dazed and with pain...’ Poultney later returned to the Western Front and was killed in operations around Arras on 9 April 1917. He is buried at Athies Communal Cemetery Extension, France. Sold with copied service records for both recipients.
Pair: Private W. Beattie, Highland Light Infantry, attached 8th Battalion, Royal Scots, who was killed in action during the Battle of Arras on 18 April 1917 1914 Star (7030 Pte. W. Beattie. 8/High: L.I.); British War Medal 1914-20 (7030 Pte. W. Beattie. H.L.I.) good very fine (2) £80-£100 --- William Beattie attested for the Highland Light Infantry and served with the 8th Battalion during the Great War, attached to the 8th Battalion, Royal Scots, on the Western Front from 5 November 1914. He was killed in action during the Battle of Arras on 18 April 1917 and is buried at Faubourg d’Amiens Cemetery, Arras.
British War Medal 1914-20 (3) (Pte. A. Bain. 2nd S.A.I.; Cpl. B. E. Balcomb. 2nd S.A.I.; Pte. M. Roebeck, 2nd S.A.I.) Bilingual Victory 1914-19 (Pte. J. A. Van Eck 2nd S.A.I.) traces of adhesive to reverse of all, generally good very fine (4) £70-£90 --- Arthur Bain was born on 28 February 1886, the son of Alexander Stewart Bain of Salisbury, Rhodesia. Posted to the Western Front with “C” Company, 2nd South African Infantry, he was killed in action on 19 July 1917. Aged 31 years, he is buried at La Kreule Military Cemetery, Hazebrouck, France. Benjamin Eric Balcomb, a chemist, was born in 1893 and attested for the 2nd South African Infantry at Potchefstroom on 5 December 1915. Posted to Egypt and France from 15 April 1916, he was admitted to the 7th Canadian General Hospital on 13 April 1917 suffering from a shrapnel wound to the ankle. He was discharged at Wynberg as permanently unfit for further military service on 15 February 1919. Michael Roebeck was born in Cape Town in 1886 and attested for the 2nd South African Infantry at Potchefstroom on 18 December 1915. Disembarked at Rouen on 14 August 1916, he was admitted to No. 11 General Hospital suffering from shock and exposure on 16 April 1917. He returned to hospital in March 1918 due to the effects of a gas shell, and was admitted again in August 1918 due to malaria. He was discharged in 1919. John Abraham Van Eck, a farmer, was born in Cape Colony in 1895, and attested for the 2nd South African Infantry at Potchefstroom on 24 August 1915. Posted to the Western Front, he was killed in action on 11 April 1917; he has no known grave and is commemorated upon the Arras Memorial, France. Sold with copied service records for all four recipients.
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