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An early 20th century three piece silver tea service, Sharman D Neill Ltd, Chester 1918, each piece of oval form with bright

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Lot 124

An early 20th century three piece silver tea service, Sharman D Neill Ltd, Chester 1918, each piece of oval form with bright cut engraved decoration, comprising; a teapot with ebonised handle and finial, 14cm high, a two handled sugar bowl, 9.5cm high and a cream jug, 9cm high, total weight approx 26.4oz (3)Condition report: Hallmarks slightly rubbed, some small dings and dents to the pieces, some light scratches and general wear but no significant visible damage, small gap to the handle where it is mounted to the teapot, refer to images

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An Edwardian silver bowl by William Comyns, London 1906, of faceted oval form with decorative crenellated rim, raised on four

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Lot 129

An Edwardian silver bowl by William Comyns, London 1906, of faceted oval form with decorative crenellated rim, raised on four shell bracket feet, 22cm wide, 10cm high, weight approx 17.2ozCondition report: Hallmarks clear, general wear and light scratches in keeping with age but no significant visible damage, refer to images

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A Gentleman's 19th century 18ct gold full hunter pocket watch, hallmarked Chester 1892, the white enamel dial with black Roma

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Lot 169

A Gentleman's 19th century 18ct gold full hunter pocket watch, hallmarked Chester 1892, the white enamel dial with black Roman numerals, the keyless gilt movement not signed, No. 18652, the 18ct gold case with stop/start button to the side, the front engraved with crest, the back with decorative engraving, weight approx 116gCondition report: Currently in working order but no guarantee, some small dings to the case and light scratches in keeping with age, two of the case screws at fault, glazing is present, case diameter approx 50mm, general wear, refer to images

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A Gentleman's 9ct gold Oreba half hunter pocket watch, hallmarked Birmingham 1922, the white enamel dial with black Roman num

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Lot 172

A Gentleman's 9ct gold Oreba half hunter pocket watch, hallmarked Birmingham 1922, the white enamel dial with black Roman numerals and subsidiary seconds dial, the stainless steel keyless movement signed 'Oreba swiss made-16 jewels-3adjus', with attached decorative yellow metal albert with swivel, both stamped '9ct', also with attached gold plated T-bar and locket, weight of watch approx 90g, weight of albert approx 20gCondition report: Currently in working order but no guarantee, inner dust cover and the case hallmarked, some small losses to the blue enamel on the cover, case diameter approx 48mm, some general wear and light scratches to the case in keeping with age, refer to images

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A Gentleman's gold plated Longines Presence quartz wristwatch, the circular dial with batons and date aperture, with attached

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Lot 173

A Gentleman's gold plated Longines Presence quartz wristwatch, the circular dial with batons and date aperture, with attached black leather strap, within original caseCondition report: In working order but no guarantee, some light scratches to the case but no significant visible damage just general wear, refer to images

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A Gentleman's J.W. Benson 9ct gold full hunter pocket watch, hallmarked Birmingham 1928, the white enamel dial with black Rom

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Lot 175

A Gentleman's J.W. Benson 9ct gold full hunter pocket watch, hallmarked Birmingham 1928, the white enamel dial with black Roman numerals and subsidiary seconds dial, 17 jewel keyless movement, within J.W. Benson case and box, weight approx 90gCondition report: Currently in working order but no guarantee, no obvious hairline cracks to the dial, some light scratches to the case but no significant visible damage, no presentation inscriptions, case diameter approx 50mm, refer to images

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A Gentleman's 18ct gold late 19th century half hunter chronograph pocket watch, hallmarked London 1897, the white enamel dial

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Lot 181

A Gentleman's 18ct gold late 19th century half hunter chronograph pocket watch, hallmarked London 1897, the white enamel dial with black Roman numerals, the 'adjusted non-magnetic' keyless gilt movement not signed, No. 134595, the 18ct gold case with black enamel Roman numerals around the chapter ring, stop/start button to the side and engraved monogram to the back, weight approx 140g, within original boxCondition report: Currently in working order but no guarantee, some dents to the case and light scratches, case diameter approx 55mm, general wear in keeping with age and use, refer to images

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A Bristol (Pountney) pearlware spirit barrelcirca 1820-30painted in the manner of William Fifield with flowers, pink and yell

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Lot 285

A Bristol (Pountney) pearlware spirit barrelcirca 1820-30painted in the manner of William Fifield with flowers, pink and yellow banding and monogrammed initials,11.5cm highCondition report: No damages or repairs, although there is a very tiny bit of wear to the interior of the hole. Some very light flaking/rubbing to painted enamels. The sticky label has been able to be removed, please see the additional image. This label has not affected the paintwork. There is a lot of black speckling/kiln dust throughout alongside some areas of fine crazing. The monogram is ES.

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A large Meissen porcelain nodding pagoda figurelate 19th centuryafter the 18th century model by J.J. Kaendler, modelled seate

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Lot 309

A large Meissen porcelain nodding pagoda figurelate 19th centuryafter the 18th century model by J.J. Kaendler, modelled seated with legs crossed in belted robe decorated with indianische Blumen, his mouth open in a smile revealing a wagging tongue, with articulated head, tongue and hands, underglaze blue crossed swords mark, 31cm highCondition report: Generally in a good condition with no cracks, chips, damages or repairs. There is a very small amount of wear to the painted flowers on the robe and the gilding around the collar, although not disfiguring. When examined under UV light, there appears to be no sign of professional restoration. The head is unmarked.

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RAF Type P4A Compass and Mae West Lampgrey painted, large type, P4A compass. Clean condition but fluid absent. Together wit

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Lot 131

RAF Type P4A Compass and Mae West Lampgrey painted, large type, P4A compass. Clean condition but fluid absent. Together with an "EASC Co" life jacket light, complete with battery compartment ... Engineer's headlight, complete with battery compartment "5A/1968". 3 items.

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Four Various 20th Century Light Shadesconsisting red and white, marble effect, glass shade with side mounted hook fittings ..

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Lot 380

Four Various 20th Century Light Shadesconsisting red and white, marble effect, glass shade with side mounted hook fittings ... Similar green and pink, marble effect, glass shade. Side mounted hook fittings, complete with chains ... Opaque glass hanging shade ... Pressed glass, flame effect lampshade. 4 items.

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Scarce Japanese Late Edo To Meiji Period Iki-Ningyo Mask10 inch high mask produced in plaster with light red lacquer, externa

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Lot 389

Scarce Japanese Late Edo To Meiji Period Iki-Ningyo Mask10 inch high mask produced in plaster with light red lacquer, external finish. Expressive facial expression with glass eyes and real hair, moustache and beard. Some damage to lacquer.

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WW2 RAF Historic Operation Jericho Amiens Gestapo Jail Break Raid Medal Group of Flight Lieutenant M.N. Sparks AFC. .The meda

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Lot 8

WW2 RAF Historic Operation Jericho Amiens Gestapo Jail Break Raid Medal Group of Flight Lieutenant M.N. Sparks AFC. .The medal group and archive of Flight Lieutenant Maxwell Nicholas Sparks AFC, Queen's Commendation for Valuable Service in the Air, who as a New Zealand Mosquito pilot flew as number 3 in the first wave of the daring low level Amiens Prison Raid in 1944, remaining with the RAF he became a senior Helicopter Pilot in the Far East and was awarded the AFC for this work in 1960. Comprising: Medal Group: Air Force Cross (1961 Engraved M.N. Sparks), 1939/45 Star, Aircrew Europe Star, France & Germany clasp, Defence Medal, War Medal, MID Oak Leaf, New Zealand War Service Medal, General Service Medal, clasp Malaya (FLT LT M.N. SPARKS RAF), Campaign Service Medal, two clasps Borneo, Malay Peninsula (FLT LT M.N. SPARKS RAF), Blue Ribbon with Oak Leaf. The group remains originally mounted court style as worn. Medals have been plated/lacquered..... Accompanied by: Mention in Despatch Certificate 1st January 1945. .... Commendation for Valuable Service in the Air certificate 12th June 1945. .... Pilots logbooks. A number of logs have been privately bound into one volume this covers the period August 1941 to June 1963 and a separate log continues to April 1967. On the 18th June 1944 the log records Operation 25. Low level daylight opn. Attack on prison at Amiens. Walls breached later gen proves opn 100% success A/C A write off (No.3 in First Wave). The log records 45 missions with 487 (NZ) Sqd. ... A selection of personal photographs and official documents recording his service career. ... Selection of RNZAF and RAF pilot wings, including by repute the pair he wore on the Amiens Prison Raid. ..... Selection of flying maps..... etc. . . . .Flight Lieutenant Maxwell Nicholas Sparks AFC was born in New Zealand in 1920. He volunteered for service with the RNZAF in July 1941 and began Flying training in August 1941. Posted to Canada for training he landed in the UK in March 1942 and served at 17 OTU before being posted to 487 (NZ) Squadron operating the Ventura 1 light bomber flying for the first time with the Squadron on the 12th October 1942. On the 19th February 1943 he flew his first operation described as a Circus Dunkirk, with 10/10 cloud over the target the op was abandoned. The following month would see operations over Rotterdam. Having 11 trips under his belt with the Ventura, the Squadron was rested and converted to the De Havilland Mosquito twin engined bomber. On the 3rd August he flew his first trip with the new type a low level raid on Pont Chateau Power Station the log records A/C hit by bomb blast. On the 18th February 1944, along with his regular navigator P/O Dunlop he was briefed for a daring low level bombing operation on the Amiens Prison, this would become known as operation Jericho very a low altitude attack, on Amiens Prison in German-occupied France to blow holes in the prison walls, kill German guards and use shock waves to spring open cell doors. The French Resistance was waiting on the outside to rescue prisoners who got out and spirit them away. Some 258 escaped, including 79 Resistance and political prisoners. Sparks was detailed to fly number 3 in the first wave, his Squadron tasked with the destruction of the guards quarters. The target was reached Sparks and his navigator approached at only 10 feet from the ground, bombs gone, a steep powered climb and his aircraft only just cleared the roof of the prison. This dramatic moment was captured by the aviation artist Philip West titled Mosquito Attack, one of Flt Lt Sparks personal presentation editions of the print is included in the lot. Despite the success of the raid and celebrations it was back to ops two days later with a night intruder operation. On the 6th June 1944 he flew in support of the Allied Landings D-Day and with 45 trips noted in his log book he was screened from operations and posted in late June to RAF Defford. He remained a flying instructor until in January 1945 he returned to New Zealand. In 1947 he volunteered his service to the RAF and returned to the UK. First serving with 202 Squadron and later flew with 19 Squadron which flew the twin engined Hornet. He later converted to flying helicopters qualifying on the Sycamore, Skeeter, Whirlwind, Belvedere, etc. He saw extensive service in the Far East and was rewarded with the Air Force Cross in 1960. He returned to the UK and resigned his commission in 1967. He remained in the UK and died in 2013

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WW2 RAF 1942 Casualty Air Gunners Logbook. .This logbook records the operational flying of Sergeant R.A. Cherrington an Air G

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Lot 84

WW2 RAF 1942 Casualty Air Gunners Logbook. .This logbook records the operational flying of Sergeant R.A. Cherrington an Air Gunner with 223 Squadron who was shot down on the 1st September 1943.Comprising: Aircrew Logbook covering a period 27th October 1941 to 31st August 1942, recording a number of daylight operations with comments supporting the 8th Army North Africa. .... Accompanied by a letter home dated 5th August 1942. .... Middle East made Air Gunners brevet badge. ... AG Brevet bone sweetheart brooch. .... Buckingham Palace named condolence letter. ... Plus small amount of ephemera and medals 1939/45 Star, France & Germany Star, War Medal, awarded to his brother who saw service with the Royal Navy. . . . .Sergeant Cherrington started his Air Gunner training at No 8 School on the 4th October 1941. He was posted to 223 Squadron operating the Baltimore light bomber flying his first operation on the 30th June 1942 against enemy columns. On the 1st September he was briefed to bomb an enemy transport column at El Alamein, after his crew dropped their bombs their aircraft received a direct hit blowing the port engine off the aircraft crashed, one crew member surviving.

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RAF 1941 Pattern Yellow Mae Westyellow drill material vest. Tan canvas light pocket on the right side. Left chest mirror po

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Lot 108

RAF 1941 Pattern Yellow Mae Westyellow drill material vest. Tan canvas light pocket on the right side. Left chest mirror pocket. Rear rip open pocket for the dye pack (unstitched). Canvas leg ties. Rear neck zip seized. Internal issue label "Type Flap" with crowned "AM". Some service wear and minor stains.

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Miscellaneous items, to include a pair of Venetian two branch wall light, a similar painted table lamp, a gilt table lamp, a

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Lot 741

Miscellaneous items, to include a pair of Venetian two branch wall light, a similar painted table lamp, a gilt table lamp, a Venetian mask, etc. WARNING! This lot contains untested or unsafe electrical items. It is supplied for scrap or re-conditioningonly. TRADE ONLY

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Seven Pendelfin items, to include The Cobble Cottage, 20cm high, fire group staging, 28cm wide, a light up robins cave, 18cm

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Lot 764

Seven Pendelfin items, to include The Cobble Cottage, 20cm high, fire group staging, 28cm wide, a light up robins cave, 18cm high, boxed, and George and The Dragon, 15cm high, boxed, Cobble Cottage, boxed, 22cm high, Dasher, 15cm high, boxedand a balcony scene with figure playing guitar, 23cm high, boxed. (7)

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A industrial type copper light fitting, with polished and pewter finish, 62cm diameter.

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Lot 796

A industrial type copper light fitting, with polished and pewter finish, 62cm diameter.

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An Ercol oval light elm coffee table, with turned supports and magazine rack to under tier.

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Lot 899A

An Ercol oval light elm coffee table, with turned supports and magazine rack to under tier.

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20th century brass nine branch candelabra, having ornately applied flowers, leaves and grape vines, approx. 75cm high, togeth

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Lot 220

20th century brass nine branch candelabra, having ornately applied flowers, leaves and grape vines, approx. 75cm high, together with a three branch ceiling light with three glass shades (2)

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A pair of hallmarked silver weighted stub candlesticks by Elkington & Co. Sheffield assay, H: 13 cm. One polished, one no

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Lot 188

A pair of hallmarked silver weighted stub candlesticks by Elkington & Co. Sheffield assay, H: 13 cm. One polished, one not, light dings throughout but no visible splits or other damage. P&P Group 2 (£18+VAT for the first lot and £3+VAT for subsequent lots)

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Continental ceramic egg basket, some light crazing and a crack in one egg cup. P&P Group 3 (£25+VAT for the first lot and

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Lot 276

Continental ceramic egg basket, some light crazing and a crack in one egg cup. P&P Group 3 (£25+VAT for the first lot and £5+VAT for subsequent lots)

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Three: Lieutenant H. Mockler-Ferryman, Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry, who, having survived the Retreat from

Dix Noonan Webb

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Three: Lieutenant H. Mockler-Ferryman, Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry, who, having survived the Retreat from Mons, was killed by an exploding shell at the Battle of the Aisne on 16 September 1914 1914 Star, with clasp, this an unnamed specimen; British War and Victory Medals (Lieut. H. Mockler-Ferryman); together with a silvered O.B.L.I. cap badge, nearly extremely fine (3) £140-£180 --- Hugh Mockler-Ferryman was born at Maidstone, Kent, on 3 May 1892, the son of Lieutenant-Colonel A. F. Mockler-Ferryman, Oxfordshire Light Infantry, of Tavistock, Devon, and was educated at Wellington College and the Royal Military College, Sandhurst. He was commissioned Second Lieutenant in the Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry on 20 September 1911, and was promoted Lieutenant on 27 April 1914. Mockler-Ferryman served with the 2nd Battalion during the Great War on the Western Front from the outbreak of War, and ‘took part in the retreat from Mons, the Battles of the Marne and the Aisne, and was killed in action near le Soupir, on 16 September 1914, by a shell which burst in the middle of the company, killing and wounding several officers and men. A senior officer wrote: “The whole regiment mourns the loss of one of its best and most popular officers. You would be proud if you could hear the way in which the N.C.O.’s and men speak of him”; while a Corporal in his company described him as a “thorough sportsman liked by everyone, and loved by his company”.’ (De Ruvigny Roll of Honour refers). He is buried in La Soupir Churchyard, Aisne, France. Sold together with several photographic images of the recipient, including a group photograph of the officers of 2nd Battalion O.B.L.I., in 1914, in which the recipient is identified; and copied research.

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Three: Acting Sergeant A. J. Wright, Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry and Machine Gun Corps 1914-15 Star (11771

Dix Noonan Webb

Lot 10

Three: Acting Sergeant A. J. Wright, Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry and Machine Gun Corps 1914-15 Star (11771 Cpl. A. J. Wright. Oxf. & Bucks. L.I.); British War and Victory Medals (11771 Cpl. A. J. Wright. Oxf. & Bucks. L.I.) nearly very fine Three: Private F. A. Orpin, Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry, who was killed in action on the Western Front on 3 September 1916 1914-15 Star (17926 Pte. F. A. Orpin. Oxf: & Bucks: L.I.); British War and Victory Medals (17926 Pte. F. A. Orpin. Oxf. & Bucks. L.I.) very fine (6) £120-£160 --- Alfred James Wright attested for the Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry and served with the 2nd Battalion during the Great War on the Western Front from 2 June 1915. He later transferred to the Machine Gun Corps, with the acting rank of Sergeant, and transferred to the Army Reserve on 22 February 1919. Frederick Arthur Orpin was born at Westminster and attested for the Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry at Wokingham, Berkshire. He served with the 6th Battalion during the Great War on the Western Front from 22 September 1915, and was posted missing, presumed killed in action, on 3 September 1916. He is buried at Bernafay Wood British Cemetery, Montauban, France.

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A Great War ‘Western Front’ M.M. group of four awarded to Corporal E. H. Jones, Royal Welsh Fusiliers Military Medal, G.V.R.

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Lot 100

A Great War ‘Western Front’ M.M. group of four awarded to Corporal E. H. Jones, Royal Welsh Fusiliers Military Medal, G.V.R. (16026 Cpl. E. H. Jones. 13/R.W.F.); 1914-15 Star (16026 Pte. E. H. Jones. R.W. Fus:); British War and Victory Medals (16026 Cpl. E. H. Jones. R.W. Fus.) nearly extremely fine (4) £400-£500 --- M.M. London Gazette 29 August 1918. Edward H. Jones was a native of Ruabon, near Wrexham, Wales, and served with the 13th Battalion, Royal Welsh Fusiliers in France from 1 December 1915. The War Diary shows that Military Medal ribbons were given by the Corps Commander to 14 men on 31 May 1918. From information provided by the Royal Welch Fusiliers Regimental Museum it seems likely that it was given for a successful attack near Albert on 22 April 1918, when sixty prisoners, three machine guns and a light field gun were taken.

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A Great War ‘Western Front’ M.M. group of four awarded to Second Lieutenant A. Bradley, King’s Own Yorkshire Light Infantry,

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Lot 103

A Great War ‘Western Front’ M.M. group of four awarded to Second Lieutenant A. Bradley, King’s Own Yorkshire Light Infantry, who was killed in action on 24 August 1917 Military Medal, G.V.R. (1962 Sjt: A. Bradley. 1/4 York: L.I. - T.F.); 1914-15 Star (1962 L/Cpl. A. Bradley Yorks. L.I.); British War and Victory Medals (2. Lieut. A. Bradley.); Memorial Plaque (Arthur Bradley) good very fine (5) £600-£800 --- M.M. London Gazette 1 September 1916. Arthur Bradley, a native of Wakefield, Yorkshire, attested for the King’s Own Yorkshire Light Infantry, and served with the 1st/4th Battalion during the Great War on the Western Front from 13 April 1915. He was commissioned Second Lieutenant in the 6th Battalion on 29 June 1917, and was killed in action on 24 August 1917, aged 24. He has no known grave and is commemorated on the Tyne Cot Memorial, Belgium.

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A Great War ‘Western Front’ M.M. group of four awarded to Corporal A. Eaton, York and Lancaster Regiment, who was badly gasse

Dix Noonan Webb

Lot 104

A Great War ‘Western Front’ M.M. group of four awarded to Corporal A. Eaton, York and Lancaster Regiment, who was badly gassed on 7 September 1916 Military Medal, G.V.R. (1797 Cpl. A. Eaton. 1/4 Y. & L.R. - T.F.); 1914-15 Star (1797 Pte. A. Eaton. York: & Lanc: R.); British War and Victory Medals (200289 Sjt. A. Eaton. Y. & L.R.) light contact marks, very fine (4) £400-£500 --- M.M. London Gazette 4 September 1916. Alfred Eaton was born in 1890 and attested for the York and Lancaster Regiment (Territorial Force) on 2 April 1908. Posted to the 1st/4th Battalion, he served with them during the Great War on the Western Front from 13 April 1915, and was advanced Sergeant on 6 July 1916. He was wounded from gas poisoning in September 1916- the recipient’s own account states: ‘I was Sergeant in charge of a platoon on 7 September 1916. On gas coming I made a rush to get the men out who were sleeping and got gassed in doing so whilst in action.’ Eaton was discharged on account of his having been gassed on 11 October 1917, and was subsequently awarded a Silver War Badge. Sold with copied research.

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Three: Corporal J. Hill, Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry 1914-15 Star (9301 Cpl. J. Hill. Oxf. & Bucks. L.I.);

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Three: Corporal J. Hill, Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry 1914-15 Star (9301 Cpl. J. Hill. Oxf. & Bucks. L.I.); British War and Victory Medals (9301 Cpl. J. Hill. Oxf. & Bucks. L.I.) contact marks, nearly very fine Three: Private A. W. Harris, Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry 1914-15 Star (2398 Pte. A. W. Harris, Oxf. & Bucks. L.I.); British War and Victory Medals (2398 Pte. A. W. Harris, Oxf. & Bucks. L.I.) contact marks, nearly very fine (6) £100-£140 --- John Hill was born in Oxford and attested for the Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry in September 1914, aged 44. He noted that he was a pre war regular soldier with the Oxfordshire Light Infantry. He was promoted Sergeant and then Acting Company Sergeant Major in June 1915, but was reduced to the ranks in July 1915, for ‘fraudulently mis-applying public money’. He served during the Great War on the Western Front from 7 August 1915, and later transferred to the Essex Regiment (No. 277298). He was discharged from the Essex Regiment, ‘over age’ and no longer fit for active service in January 1918. Albert Westley Harris, a native of High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, attested for the Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry in September 1914 and served in the Buckinghamshire Battalion during the Great War on the Western Front. He was wounded in action on 22 April 1916. He returned to the U.K. in the Hospital Ship ‘Panama’ and was discharged in August 1916, no longer fit for active service.

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Three: Corporal W. Lacey, Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry 1914-15 Star (13466 Cpl. W. Lacey, Oxf. & Bucks. L.I

Dix Noonan Webb

Lot 12

Three: Corporal W. Lacey, Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry 1914-15 Star (13466 Cpl. W. Lacey, Oxf. & Bucks. L.I.); British War and Victory Medals (2-13466 Cpl. W. Lacey. Oxf. & Bucks. L.I.) ‘2’ heavily stamped to front of star, edge bruising and contact marks, good fine Three: Private C. Chapman, Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry 1914-15 Star (12667 Pte. C. Chapman. Oxf. & Bucks. L.I.); British War and Victory Medals (12667 Pte. C. Chapman. Oxf. & Bucks. L.I.) mounted as worn, nearly very fine (6) £100-£140 --- William Lacey attested for the Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry and served with the 6th Battalion during the Great War on the Western Front from 22 July 1915. He later served in the Tank Corps (No. 92016) with the rank of Acting Staff Sergeant. Charles Chapman attested for the Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry and served with the 7th Battalion during the Great War on the Western Front from 21 September 1915. He was transferred to the Army Reserve on 21 April 1919.

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A Second War ‘Gothic Line’ Immediate M.M. awarded to Corporal C. A. W. Lowen, B.E.M., Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infa

Dix Noonan Webb

Lot 121

A Second War ‘Gothic Line’ Immediate M.M. awarded to Corporal C. A. W. Lowen, B.E.M., Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry, for gallantly clearing a path through a heavily sown minefield which enabled the rescue of several stranded comrades, some of whom were wounded, during the course of which he himself was wounded in the hand and arm by an exploding mine Military Medal, G.VI.R. (H.16558 Cpl. C. A. W. Lowen. C. Inf. C.) good very fine £1,200-£1,500 --- B.E.M. (Military) London Gazette 1 January 1943. M.M. London Gazette 8 March 1945. The original recommendation states: ‘H16558 Corporal Charles Albert Willoby Lowen, P.P.C.L.I. Reference Map ITALY, TOMBA di PESARO On the morning of 31 August 1944, Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry attacked a section of the GOTHIC Line. The objective of C Company was road junction MR 016755. Number 13 Platoon was leading and H.16558 Corporal Charles Albert Willoby LOWEN was in command of a section of this platoon. A heavily sown minefield about six hundred yards in depth lay between the company and its objective. The ground was flat and completely bare except for a large patch of scrub two hundred yards from the right flank. At least three snipers were in this scrub and were sniping the company. The line of advance was covered by enemy artillery fire. Number 13 Platoon reached their objective, but three casualties from mines remained about one hundred yards in the rear. Corporal LOWEN asked for and received permission to go back to the casualties and to clear a lane for stretcher bearers, and the remainder of the company who had provided covering fire for 13 Platoon. Throughout the time he was finding a route back, Corporal LOWEN was sniped at and was under other enemy fire. He was wounded in the left hand and arm by an exploding mine. Notwithstanding these difficulties, Corporal LOWEN continued to clear a lane and finally reached the wounded men and the balance of the company. The coolness and skill of Corporal LOWEN, coupled with his complete disregard of his personal safety, enabled the remainder of the company to reach the objective without casualties and enabled the wounded men to be recovered. His conduct and devotion to duty were an inspiration to all who took part in the operation.’ Sold with heavily redacted copies of his record of service and discharge certificate which confirms award of B.E.M., M.M., 1939-45 Star, Italy Star, France and Germany Star, Defence Medal, and Canadian War Service Medal and Clasp.

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A Second War D.F.M. group of five awarded to Air Gunner Flight Sergeant A. Massey, Royal Air Force, who completed 29 operatio

Dix Noonan Webb

Lot 125

A Second War D.F.M. group of five awarded to Air Gunner Flight Sergeant A. Massey, Royal Air Force, who completed 29 operational sorties, 21 of theses against heavily defended targets in Germany, and on one occasion destroyed an Me109 in aerial combat Distinguished Flying Medal, G.VI.R. (649458. F/Sgt. A. Massey. R.A.F.) 1939-45 Star; Air Crew Europe Star; Defence and War Medals 1939-45, traces of lacquer, nearly extremely fine (5) £1,400-£1,800 --- D.F.M. London Gazette 13 October 1944: ‘In recognition of gallantry displayed in flying operations against the enemy.’ The original Recommendation, dated 2 July 1944, states: ‘Flight Sergeant Massey has completed 29 sorties against the enemy, 21 of these against heavily defended targets in Germany. On several occasions his aircraft has suffered damage and at all times his coolness and courage in the face of enemy fire has been an inspiration to his crew. He has had several combats with enemy fighters and on one occasion destroyed an Me109. His devotion to duty at all times set a good example to his fellow gunners and as a crew member he inspired the greatest confidence. This N.C.O. is recommended for the award of the Distinguished Flying Medal. Remarks by Station Commander: Flight Sergeant Massey is a thoroughly competent and reliable Air Gunner and by his skill and determination has contributed to the success of his crew and to the safe completion of an operational tour. His ability and spirit have been a fine example to his unit. He is strongly recommended for the award of the D.F.M.’ Alan Massey enlisted in the Royal Air Force and served during the Second World War as an Air Gunner in 51 Squadron (Halifaxes). His first operational sortie was to Hamburg on 29 July 1943; further targets over the next year included Mannheim (twice), Nuremberg (twice), Milan, Peenemunde, Munchen-Gladbach, Modane, Hannover, Dusseldorf, Frankfurt, Leipzig, Stuttgart, Lille, and four sorties to the ‘Big City’ Berlin. The sortie to Munchen-Gladbach on the night of 29-30 August 1943 was particularly noteworthy: ‘02:31 hrs 25 miles north Hassett. No moon, 10/10th cloud, odd searchlights and red fighter flares burning for about a minute. Me109 seen with white flashing light in nose 800 yards on port beam. Appeared to be coming in to attack and Halifax turned to port. Rear Gunner [Massey] fired 300 rounds when enemy aircraft was on port quarter. Caught fire and immediately went down. Mid Upper Gunner fired 100 rounds and saw strikes when enemy aircraft was already on fire. Me109 disappeared through cloud and appeared to explode under the cloud. Claimed as destroyed.’ (Squadron Operational Record Book refers). Massey’s final operational sortie was to St. Maritn l’Hortier on 17 June 1944, and for his services during the Second World War was awarded the Distinguished Flying Medal. Sold with copied research.

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Three: Corporal E. Merry, Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry and Machine Gun Corps 1914-15 Star (2487 Pte. E. Mer

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Three: Corporal E. Merry, Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry and Machine Gun Corps 1914-15 Star (2487 Pte. E. Merry. Oxf. & Bucks. L.I.); British War and Victory Medals (2487 Cpl. E. Merry, Oxf. & Bucks. L.I.) very fine Three: Private W. R. Tibbetts, Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry 1914-15 Star (9706 Pte. W. R. Tibbetts. Oxf: & Bucks: L.I.) number double struck; British War and Victory Medals (9706 Pte. W. R. Tibbetts. Oxf. & Bucks. L.I.) traces of verdigris to Star, otherwise nearly very fine (6) £100-£140 --- Ernest Merry attested for the Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry and served with the 4th Battalion during the Great War on the Western Front from 23 March 1915, later transferring to the Machine Gun Corps. He was disembodied on 14 December 1918. Walter R. Tibbetts attested for the Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry and served with the 1st/1st (Buckinghamshire) Battalion during the Great War in the Asiatic theatre of War from 5 December 1914.

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Three: Corporal F. G. Smith, Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry, who was killed in action on the Western Front on

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Three: Corporal F. G. Smith, Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry, who was killed in action on the Western Front on 3 May 1917 1914-15 Star (16017 Pte. F. Smith. Oxf: & Bucks: L.I.) initial officially corrected; British War and Victory Medals (16017 Cpl. F. G. Smith. Oxf. & Bucks. L.I.) very fine Three: Private R. G. Slaney, Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry 1914-15 Star (2913 Pte. R. G. Slaney. Oxf: & Bucks. L.I.); British War and Victory Medals (2913 Pte. R. G. Slaney. Oxf. & Bucks. L.I.) edge bruising to BWM, nearly very fine (6) £100-£140 --- Frank Gilbert Smith was born in Bristol in 1887, and attested for the Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry at Birmingham. He served with the 5th Battalion during the Great War on the Western Front, and was killed in action on 3 May 1917. He has no known grave and is commemorated on the Arras Memorial, France. Ralph Giles Slaney attested for the Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry at Oxford on 11 September 1914 and served with the 4th Battalion during the Great War on the Western Front from 29 March 1915. He became ill with ‘trench fever’ in January 1916, and was evacuated to the U.K. He was discharged medically unfit on 24 October 1916.

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A fine campaign group of four awarded to Private George Dorrell, 61st Foot, late 41st Foot, who was severely wounded in the a

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A fine campaign group of four awarded to Private George Dorrell, 61st Foot, late 41st Foot, who was severely wounded in the abdomen at Delhi in the action in the Kishenganj suburb in July 1857 Candahar Ghuznee Cabul 1842 (George Dorrell, 41st Regt.) fitted with a contemporary scroll-style suspension; Punjab 1848-49, 2 clasps, Chilianwala, Goojerat (Geo. Dorrell, 61st Foot.); Indian Mutiny 1857-59, 1 clasp, Delhi (George Dorrell. 61st Regt.); Army L.S. & G.C., V.R., small letter reverse (Pt. George Dorrell. 61st Foot. 1857) engraved naming, light contact marks and edge bruising, otherwise nearly very fine or better (4) £3,000-£3,600 --- Provenance: Captain R. C. Bentley Collection, Sotheby, February 1970. George Dorrell was born at Burnham, Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, and attested for the 6th Foot in London on 29 August 1839. He volunteered for transfer to the 41st Foot on 1 August 1841, and transferred to the 61st Foot on 1 July 1846. He was discharged at Plymouth on 10 October 1860, having served 21 years 43 days, including 18 years 6 months abroad, of which East Indies 17 years 4 months, and Mauritius 1 year 2 months. He served in the Afghanistan campaign of 1842 (Medal); served with the Army of the Punjab in the campaign of 1848-49, present at the passage of the Chenab and in the battles of Sadoolapore, Chilianwala and Goojerat; present with Major-General Sir M. R. Gilbert’s Field Force in pursuit of the enemy to the Khyber Pass in March 1849 (Medal); served at the siege of Delhi in 1857, present at the repulse of the sorties of the 4th and 9th, severely wounded 9th July 1857. At the time of his discharge he was ‘in possession of four Good Conduct Badges and Medal for the Campaign of Afghanistan, also a Medal for the Punjab Campaign and one for Long Service and Good Conduct, has never been tried by any Court Martial and eleven times entered in the Regimental Defaulters Book, was Severely Wounded at Delhi on the 9th July 1857. George Dorrell was wounded by a musket ball in the belly in the action in the Kishenganj suburb of Delhi on the above date. He received his L.S. & G.C. medal with a Gratuity of £5 in the year 1857-58. Sold with copied discharge papers and other research.

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Pair: Sergeant F. Herbert, 66th Foot Afghanistan 1878-80, 1 clasp, Kandahar (1453. Sergt. F. Herbert. 66th. Foot.); Kabul to

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Pair: Sergeant F. Herbert, 66th Foot Afghanistan 1878-80, 1 clasp, Kandahar (1453. Sergt. F. Herbert. 66th. Foot.); Kabul to Kandahar Star 1880 (1453 Sergt. Fred: Herbert 66th. Foot) the Star officially re-impressed, light pitting, otherwise very fine (2) £400-£500 --- Frederick Herbert was born in Stepney, Middlesex, in 1851 and attested for the 66th Regiment of Foot on 14 July 1869. Promoted Corporal on 13 June 1877, and Sergeant on 10 December 1878, he served with the Regiment in India and Afghanistan from 25 February 1870 to 19 January 1881, and was discharged on 21 July 1890, after 21 years and 7 days’ service. Sold with copied record of service.

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Pair: Private J. T. Honor, 66th Foot, who was present at the Battle of Maiwand, 27 July 1880 Afghanistan 1878-80, 1 clasp, K

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Lot 148

Pair: Private J. T. Honor, 66th Foot, who was present at the Battle of Maiwand, 27 July 1880 Afghanistan 1878-80, 1 clasp, Kandahar (787. Pte. T. Honor. 66th. Foot.); Army L.S. & G.C., V.R., 3rd issue, small letter reverse (787. Pte. J. T. Honor. Berks: R.) light contact marks, very fine (2) £1,600-£2,000 --- John Thomas Honor was born in Bristol in 1849 and attested for the 66th Regiment of Foot at Bangalore on 9 November 1863, aged 14. He was classified as a Bandsman on 1 June 1869, and remained a Bandsman for the rest of his service. He served in India from his enlistment until 25 June 1865, and then again from 25 February 1870 to 19 January 1881, and saw service during the Second Afghan War. Honor was present at the Battle of Maiwand, 27 July 1880, in which the Regiment suffered 10 officers and 275 other ranks killed, and 2 officers and 30 other ranks wounded, out of a total force of 20 officers and 469 other ranks- Honor was one of the survivors, and a subsequent letter to a newspaper (cutting included with lot) states: ‘I was in the same company with Mr. Honor in the 66th Foot, and, I believe, Mr. Honor was the only man who brought his musical instrument out of the Battle of Maiwand.’ Honor was awarded his Long Service and Good Conduct Medal, together with a Gratuity, per General Order 52 of 1884, and was discharged on 29 December 1885, after 22 years and 51 days’ service. Sold together with two hand-written testimonials written on the occasion of his discharge; the recipient’s original Parchment Certificate of Service; the recipient’s original Account Book; various original newspaper cuttings written many years after the event concerning participation at the Battle of Maiwand; and a large quantity of copied research, including a photographic image of the recipient in later life wearing his medals.

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Pair: Acting Corporal F. P. Payne, Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry 1914-15 Star (16132 Pte. F. P. Payne. Oxf.

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Pair: Acting Corporal F. P. Payne, Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry 1914-15 Star (16132 Pte. F. P. Payne. Oxf. & Bucks: L.I.); British War Medal 1914-20 (16132 A. Cpl. F. P. Payne. Oxf. & Bucks. L.I.); together with an erased Victory Medal 1914-19, nearly very fine Three: Private C. Saunders, Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry, who was killed in action in Mesopotamia on 20 March 1917 1914-15 Star (9123 Pte. C. Saunders. Oxf: & Bucks: L.I.); British War and Victory Medals (9123 Pte. C. Saunders. Oxf. & Bucks. L.I.) very fine (6) £80-£120 --- Charles Saunders was born at Bratton, Kent, and attested for the Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry at Oxford. He served with the 1st Battalion during the Great War in Mesopotamia, and was killed in action on 20 March 1917. He is buried at Baghdad (North Gate) War Cemetery, Iraq.

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Four: Private J. Young, Seaforth Highlanders Afghanistan 1878-80, 1 clasp, Kandahar (58B/2680. Pte. J. Young. 72nd. Highrs.)

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Four: Private J. Young, Seaforth Highlanders Afghanistan 1878-80, 1 clasp, Kandahar (58B/2680. Pte. J. Young. 72nd. Highrs.); Kabul to Kandahar Star 1880 (58B/2680 Private J. Young 72nd. Highlanders); Egypt and Sudan 1882-89, dated reverse, 1 clasp, Tel-El-Kebir (504. Pte. J. Young. 1/Sea: Highrs:); Khedive’s Star 1882, unnamed as issued, light pitting and edge bruising, therefore nearly very fine (4) £500-£700 --- John Young was born in Hamilton, Lanarkshire, and attested for General Service at Edinburgh on 26 July 1879, having previously served in the Militia. Posted to the 72nd Highlanders, as part of the 58th Brigade, he served with them in India and Afghanistan from 22 December 1879 to 1 August 1882, and then in Egypt with the 1st Battalion, Seaforth Highlanders (as the 72nd Highlanders had become) from 2 August to 1 November 1882. Appointed Lance-Corporal on 25 December 1888, he transferred to the Army Reserve on 5 December 1889, and was discharged on 25 July 1891, after 12 years’ service. Sold with copied record of service.

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Three: Stoker C. Godfrey, Royal Navy Egypt and Sudan 1882-89, dated reverse, no clasp (C. Godfrey. Stkr. H.M.S. “Salamis”);

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Lot 151

Three: Stoker C. Godfrey, Royal Navy Egypt and Sudan 1882-89, dated reverse, no clasp (C. Godfrey. Stkr. H.M.S. “Salamis”); Royal Navy L.S. & G.C., V.R., narrow suspension, impressed naming (C. Godfrey, Stoker, H.M.Y. Victoria & Albert); Khedive’s Star 1882, unnamed as issued, light contact marks overall, very fine (3) £280-£320

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Pair: Private W. Sime, Royal Marine Light Infantry Egypt and Sudan 1882-89, dated reverse, 1 clasp, Tel-El-Kebir (W. Sime.

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Lot 153

Pair: Private W. Sime, Royal Marine Light Infantry Egypt and Sudan 1882-89, dated reverse, 1 clasp, Tel-El-Kebir (W. Sime. Pte. R.M.L.I.); Khedive’s Star 1882, unnamed as issued, toned, very fine (2) £180-£220

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Three: Gunner F. Pickett, Royal Marine Artillery Egypt and Sudan 1882-89, dated reverse, 2 clasps, Alexandria 11th July, Sua

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Lot 154

Three: Gunner F. Pickett, Royal Marine Artillery Egypt and Sudan 1882-89, dated reverse, 2 clasps, Alexandria 11th July, Suakin 1885 (F. Pickett. Gunr. R.M.A: H.M.S. “Superb.”); British War Medal 1914-20 (150042 F. Pickett. Sh. Cpl. 1. R.N.); Khedive’s Star 1882, unnamed as issued, light pitting, nearly very fine (3) £300-£400 --- Francis Pickett was born in Alderton, Chippenham, Wiltshire, on 29 July 1856 and attested for the Royal Marine Artillery at Bristol on 29 September 1877. Posted to H.M.S. Superb on 5 October 1880, he served in her during the Egypt campaign of 1882, and subsequently with the Royal Marine Battalion in Egypt from 7 June 1884. Advanced Ship’s Corporal First Class on 21 July 1893, he transferred to the Royal Fleet Reserve on 15 March 1901, and joined the Naval Police on 8 August 1903. Discharged on 29 July 1906, he was recalled for War service on 27 September 1915, and served in H.M.S. Victory I until being shore demobilised on 24 May 1916 (entitled to British War Medal only). Sold with copied record of service, medal roll extracts, and other research including a photographic image of H.M.S. Superb.

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Pair: Private H. Clacy, Duke of Cornwall’s Light Infantry Egypt and Sudan 1882-89, dated reverse, 2 clasps, Tel-El-Kebir, Th

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Lot 155

Pair: Private H. Clacy, Duke of Cornwall’s Light Infantry Egypt and Sudan 1882-89, dated reverse, 2 clasps, Tel-El-Kebir, The Nile 1884-85 (11. Pte. H. Clacey [sic]. 2/D of C.L.I.); Khedive’s Star 1882, the reverse impressed ‘11 H.C.’, light pitting and contact marks, very fine (2) £240-£280 --- Henry Clacy was born in Wokingham, Berkshire, in 1859 and attested for the Duke of Cornwall’s Light Infantry at Aldershot on 7 July 1881, having previously served in the 2nd Surrey Militia. Posted to the 2nd Battalion, he served with them in Egypt and the Sudan from 20 July 1882 to 16 June 1886. Transferring to the Army Reserve on 17 June 1887, he was discharged on 6 July 1893, after 12 years’ service. Sold with copied service papers, medal roll extracts, and other research.

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Pair: Private W. Cattle, King’s Royal Rifle Corps Egypt and Sudan 1882-89, undated reverse, 1 clasp, El-Teb (2288. Pte. W. C

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Lot 156

Pair: Private W. Cattle, King’s Royal Rifle Corps Egypt and Sudan 1882-89, undated reverse, 1 clasp, El-Teb (2288. Pte. W. Cattle, 3/K.R. Rif: C.); Khedive’s Star 1884, unnamed as issued, light pitting, good very fine (2) £300-£400 --- William Cattle was born in Northampton in 1842 and attested for the King’s Royal Rifle Corps at Westminster on 17 August 1865. He served with the 35d Battalion in South Africa during the Zulu War (entitled to a South Africa 1877-79 Medal with claps 1879) and subsequently in Egypt. He was discharged on 21 August 1886, after 21 years and 5 days’ service. Sold with copied research.

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Three: Sergeant L. D. Els, Cape Police Cape of Good Hope General Service 1880-97, 1 clasp, Bechuanaland (27 Cpl. L. D. Els.

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Lot 159

Three: Sergeant L. D. Els, Cape Police Cape of Good Hope General Service 1880-97, 1 clasp, Bechuanaland (27 Cpl. L. D. Els. C. Pol.); Queen’s South Africa 1899-1902, 2 clasps, Cape Colony, Orange Free State (27 Cpl. L. D. Els. Cape P.D. 1.); King’s South Africa 1901-02, 2 clasps, South Africa 1901, South Africa 1902 (27 Serjt: L. D. Els. C.P. Dist. 1.) light contact marks, otherwise toned, good very fine (3) £280-£320

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Three: Lance-Corporal C. Knight, Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry 1914-15 Star (18827 L. Cpl. C. Knight. Oxf. &

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Three: Lance-Corporal C. Knight, Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry 1914-15 Star (18827 L. Cpl. C. Knight. Oxf. & Bucks. L.I.); British War and Victory Medals (18827 Pte. C. Knight. Oxf. & Bucks. L.I.); together with the recipient’s Silver War Badge, the reverse officially numbered ‘29547’, good very fine Three: Private W. Robinson, Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry 1914-15 Star (9004 Pte. W. Robinson, Oxf. & Bucks. L.I.); British War and Victory Medals (9004 Pte. W. Robinson. Oxf & Bucks. L.I.) traces of verdigris to VM, minor edge bruising, otherwise very fine (7) £100-£140 --- Cecil Knight attested for the Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry on 31 May 1915 and served with the 2nd Battalion during the Great War on the Western Front. He was discharged due to wounds on 28 February 1917, and received a Silver War Badge. William Robinson was born at Watlington, Oxfordshire, and attested for the Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry in 1908. He served with the 2nd Battalion during the Great War on the Western Front, and later transferred to 2nd Garrison Battalion, Northumberland Fusiliers. He was demobilised in 1920.

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Four: Private C. G. J. Ireson, Durham Light Infantry and Mercantile Marine 1914 Star, with clasp (10629 Pte. G. J. G. Ireson,

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Lot 167

Four: Private C. G. J. Ireson, Durham Light Infantry and Mercantile Marine 1914 Star, with clasp (10629 Pte. G. J. G. Ireson, 2/Durh: L.I.); British War Medal 1914-20 (10629 Pte. C. J. G. Iveson. Durh. L.I.); Mercantile Marine War Medal 1914-18 (Charles G. Ireson) officially re-impressed naming; Victory Medal 1914-19 (10629 Pte. C. J. G. Iverson Durh. L.I.) officially re-impressed naming, mounted as worn, note differences in initials and spelling of surname (see footnote), contact marks, polished, good fine Pair: L. V. Hide, Mercantile Marine British War and Mercantile Marine War Medals (Lewis V. Hide) very fine (6) £120-£160 --- Charles George Joseph Ireson was born at Croydon, Surrey, in 1890, and attested for the Durham Light Infantry on 15 December 1908. He served with the 2nd Battalion during the Great War on the Western Front from 8 September 1914. He was discharged from the 26th Battalion, D.L.I., on 13 October 1917, aged 27, and was awarded a Silver War Badge, No. 255487. Following his army discharge he saw service in the Merchant Navy, and he died at Croydon in 1964. Ireson appears to have used both Charles and George as a Christian name which will not have helped the official confusion regarding both his initials and his surname which is spelled ‘Ireson’ on the 1914 Star and the Mercantile Marine Medal, ‘Iveson’ on the British War Medal, and ‘Iverson’ on the Victory Medal. Note also the differing initials used, though the service number is consistent on the Great War trio. There are two medal index cards, one for the 1914 Star (Ireson), and another for the BWM & VM (Iveson). His Mercantile Marine medal card refers to him as Charles George Ireson. Lewis Victor Hide was born at Surbiton, Surrey in 1892. His Merchant Navy record card shows that he served in R.M.S. Kenilworth Castle of the Union Castle Line in 1918. He left the Merchant Navy after the War and became a heavy goods railway porter. He died in Crawley, West Sussex, in 1978.

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Four: Lance-Corporal F. Sims, Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry, who was killed in action in the Battle of Ctesi

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Lot 17

Four: Lance-Corporal F. Sims, Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry, who was killed in action in the Battle of Ctesiphon in the Persian Gulf on 22 November 1915 1914-15 Star (9280 L. Cpl. F. Sims, Oxf: & Bucks: L.I.); British War and Victory Medals (9280 Pte. F. Sims. Oxf. & Bucks. L.I.); together with a 43rd Light Infantry Company Football prize medal engraved ‘Won by “E” Company’ ‘Company Football Tournament 1906 - 07’; a 43rd Light Infantry Prize silver teaspoon; a small bronze crucifix; and a very small copper medallion bearing the head of King George V, and with the Lord’s Prayer in miniscule letters to the reverse, very fine and better (3) £80-£120 --- Frederick Sims was born at Stratton St. Margaret, Wiltshire and attested for the Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry at Wantage, Berkshire. He served with the 1st Battalion in the Asiatic theatre of War from 5 December 1914, and was killed in action at Ctesiphon in the Persian Gulf on 22 November 1915. He has no known grave and is commemorated on the Basra Memorial, Iraq.

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Four: Private J. Clack, Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry 1914-15 Star (19115 Pte. J. Clack, Oxf. & Bucks. L.I.)

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Four: Private J. Clack, Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry 1914-15 Star (19115 Pte. J. Clack, Oxf. & Bucks. L.I.) naming details struck off-centre; British War and Victory Medals (19115 Pte. J. Clack. Oxf. & Bucks. L.I.); Defence Medal, polished, nearly very fine, the Defence Medal better Three: Private J. Gibson, Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry 1914-15 Star (12269 Pte. J. Gibson. Oxf: & Bucks: L.I.); British War and Victory Medals (12269 Pte. J. Gibson. Oxf. & Bucks. L.I.) a few surface marks and spotting, otherwise nearly very fine (7) £100-£140 --- James Clack attested for the Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry, and served during the Great War in the 2nd, 5th, and 6th Battalions. He later transferred to the 1/7th Battalion, West Yorkshire Regiment, before being discharged on 23 February 1919. John Gibson attested for the Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry and served with the 6th Battalion during the Great War on the Western Front from 22 July 1915. He transferred to the Army Reserve on 22 March 1919.

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Three: Private S. Crilly, Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry, who was wounded and taken Prisoner of War at Givenc

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Lot 19

Three: Private S. Crilly, Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry, who was wounded and taken Prisoner of War at Givenchy on 25 September 1915 1914-15 Star (13023 Pte. S. Crilly. Oxf: & Bucks: L.I.); British War and Victory Medals (13023 Pte. S. Crilly. Oxf. & Bucks. L.I.) nearly very fine Three: Private G. Hammond, Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry 1914-15 Star (15489 Pte. G. Hammond. Oxf: & Bucks: L.I.); British War and Victory Medals (15489 Pte. G. Hammond. Oxf. & Bucks. L.I.) good very fine (6) £100-£140 --- Sidney Crilly attested for the Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry and served with the 2nd Battalion during the Great War on the Western Front from 1 May 1915. He was wounded and taken Prisoner of War at Givenchy on 25 September 1915, and was held for the remainder of the War at Phalempin Camp and in Friedrichsfeld. Repatriated following the cessation of hostilities, he transferred to the Army Reserve in 1919. George Hammond was born at Chesham, Buckinghamshire, and attested there for the Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry in October 1914, being posted to 8th (Pioneer) Battalion.

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Four: Temporary Chief Petty Officer C. B. Balding, Royal Navy 1914-15 Star (J.36634, C. B. Balding, Ord. R.N.); British War

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Lot 196

Four: Temporary Chief Petty Officer C. B. Balding, Royal Navy 1914-15 Star (J.36634, C. B. Balding, Ord. R.N.); British War and Victory Medals (J.36634 C. B. Balding A.B. R.N.); Royal Navy L.S. & G.C., G.V.R., 2nd issue, fixed suspension (J.36634. C. B. Balding. L.S. H.M.S. Kent.), mounted as worn, the first three somewhat worn, with edge bruising and contact marks, therefore good fine, the last better (4) £100-£140 --- Charles Benjamin Balding was born on 16 November 1897, at Clapton, London, and commenced his naval service as a Boy Second Class in H.M.S. Vivid I, on 16 March 1915. He was advanced to Ordinary Seaman, H.M.S. Caervarvon, on 16 November 1915, and Able Seaman, 3 August 1916. He returned to H.M.S. Pembroke I, prior to a posting to the ‘C’ class light cruiser, H.M.S. Calliope, in September 1917, and remained in her for the remainder of the Great War. He was advanced to Leading Seaman, H.M.S. Columbine (Walpole), in January 1926, and Petty Officer, H.M.S. Osprey (Torrid), in July 1933. He was shore pensioned in November 1937, but was recalled for service in July 1939, serving in H.M.S. Electra, H.M.S. Hornet and H.M.S. Wasp. He was promoted Temporary Chief Petty Officer in March 1945, and was released from service in September 1945.

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Three: Lieutenant A. G. Gomm, Royal Garrison Artillery, late Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry 1914-15 Star (23

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Three: Lieutenant A. G. Gomm, Royal Garrison Artillery, late Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry 1914-15 Star (2364 Pte. A. G. Gomm. Oxf: & Bucks: L.I.); British War and Victory Medals (2 Lieut. A. G. Gomm.) very fine (3) £80-£120 --- Arthur George Gomm was born at Bloomsbury, London, and was a schoolmaster by profession. He attested for the Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry at Oxford on 28 August 1914, and served with the 4th Battalion during the Great War on the Western Front from 29 March 1915. He suffered a shrapnel wound to the right shoulder on 13 June 1915, and was commissioned from an Officer Cadet Unit to be Second Lieutenant, Royal Garrison Artillery (Special Reserve) on 19 August 1917. He was promoted Lieutenant on 19 February 1919. His address for the despatch of medals was School House, Taplow, Maidenhead, Berkshire.

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Three: Private C. Dale, Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry, who died at home on 24 May 1917 1914-15 Star (8545 Pt

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Lot 20

Three: Private C. Dale, Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry, who died at home on 24 May 1917 1914-15 Star (8545 Pte. C. Dale. Oxf. & Bucks. L.I.); British War and Victory Medals (8545 Pte. C. Dale. Oxf. & Bucks. L.I.) good very fine Three: Private A. A. Gomm, Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry, who was killed in action on the Western Front on 27 February 1917 1914-15 Star (17245 Pte. A. A. Gomm. Oxf: & Bucks: L.I.); British War and Victory Medals (17245 Pte. A. A. Gumm. Oxf. & Bucks. L.I.) good very fine (6) £140-£180 --- Charles Dale was born at Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire and attested for the Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry at Slough, Buckinghamshire. He served with the 6th Battalion during the Great War on the Western Front from 24 October 1915, and died at home on 24 May 1917, presumably whilst recuperating from wounds received in action, whilst nominally serving with the 3rd Garrison Battalion, O.B.L.I. He is buried at Beaconsfield Cemetery, Buckinghamshire. Archie Andrew Gomm was born in Charlbury, Oxfordshire, in April 1891 and attested for the Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry. He served with the 6th Battalion during the Great War on the Western Front, and was killed in action on 27 February 1917. He has no known grave and is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, France.

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Four: Stoker Petty Officer H. Freebody, Royal Navy 1914-15 Star (298112 [sic], H. Freebody, S.P.O., R.N.); British War and V

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Lot 207

Four: Stoker Petty Officer H. Freebody, Royal Navy 1914-15 Star (298112 [sic], H. Freebody, S.P.O., R.N.); British War and Victory Medals (289112 H. Freebody. S.P.O. R.N.); Royal Navy L.S. & G.C., G.V.R., 1st issue (289112 Hedley Freebody, Sto. P.O. H.M.S. Tamar:) some light spotting/ corrosion to VM, otherwise very fine (4) £100-£140 --- Hedley Freebody was born on 22 April, 1879, at Woking, Surrey, and commenced his naval service as a Stoker Second Class in H.M.S. Victory II, on 28 June 1898. He was advanced to Stoker First Class, H.M.S. Egmont, on 1 July 1906; Leading Stoker, H.M.S. Victory II, on 1 September 1908; and Stoker Petty Officer, H.M.S. Dryad, on 12 August 1912. He was awarded his Long Service and Good Conduct Medal in July 1913, and served during the Great War in H.M.S. Blenheim (Welland), and H.M.S. Victory II. He was invalided out of the service in March 1916.

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Three: Private P. Gardiner, Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry 1914-15 Star (1801 Pte. P. Gardner Oxf: & Bucks: L

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Lot 21

Three: Private P. Gardiner, Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry 1914-15 Star (1801 Pte. P. Gardner Oxf: & Bucks: L.I.); British War and Victory Medals (Pte. P. Gardner. Oxf. & Bucks. L.I.) very fine Three: Private P. C. Harris, Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry, who was killed in action in Mesopotamia on 22 November 1915 1914-15 Star (9447 Pte. P. C. Harris. Oxf. & Bucks. L.I.); British War and Victory Medals (9447 Pte. P. C. Harris. Oxf. & Bucks. L.I.), some staining to VM, otherwise nearly very fine (6) £100-£140 --- Phillip Gardner attested for the Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry and served with the 1st/1st Buckinghamshire Battalion during the Great War on the Western Front from 29 March 1915. Percy Cooper Harris was born at Churchill, Oxfordshire and attested for the Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry at Oxford. He served with the 1st Battalion during the Great War in Mesopotamia, and was killed in action on 22 November 1915, aged 22. He has no known grave and is commemorated on the Basra Memorial, Iraq.

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Four: Sick Berth Petty Officer A. R. Woodman, Royal Navy 1914-15 Star (M.4223, A. R. Woodman, S.B.S. R.N.); British War and

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Lot 211

Four: Sick Berth Petty Officer A. R. Woodman, Royal Navy 1914-15 Star (M.4223, A. R. Woodman, S.B.S. R.N.); British War and Victory Medals (M.4223 A. R. Woodman. S.B.A. R.N.); Royal Navy L.S. & G.C., G.V.R., 2nd issue, fixed suspension (M.4223 A. R. Woodman. S.B.P.O. H.M.S. Victory) light contact marks, nearly very fine (4) £100-£140 --- Archer Robert Woodman was born on 4 January 1894 at Rotherhithe, London, and on enlistment he declared prior service with the Royal Engineers, Home Counties Brigade, Territorial Army. He commenced naval service as a Probationary Sick Berth Attendant, H.M.S. Victory I, on 12 March 1912. During his naval career he served at the R.N. Hospitals at Haslar, Dunkirk (for service in Land Operations), and at Malta. He was advanced to Leading Sick Berth Attendant on 5 August 1920, and Sick Berth Petty Officer, 17 February 1925. He was awarded his Long Service and Good Conduct Medal in 1927. He was shore pensioned from the R.N. Hospital, Haslar on 11 March 1934, but was recalled for War service in August 1939, serving in H.M.S. Victory II, H.M.S. Cochrane, and H.M.S. Baccante, for service at the R.N. Hospital Newmarket and R.N. Auxiliary Hospital Aberdeen. He was released from service in August 1945.

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Three: Private C. Greenhead, Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry and Machine Gun Corps 1914-15 Star (8666 Pte. C.

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Lot 22

Three: Private C. Greenhead, Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry and Machine Gun Corps 1914-15 Star (8666 Pte. C. Greenhead. Oxf. & Bucks. L.I.); British War and Victory Medals (8666 Pte. C. Greenhead. Oxf. & Bucks. L.I.) verdigris spot on VM, otherwise very fine Pair: Private J. H. Bolton, Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry British War and Victory Medals (201199 Pte. J. H. Bolton. Oxf. & Bucks. L.I.); together with a small hallmarked silver cruciform school attendance medal, dated 1911, from St. Clement’s Church Schools Oxford; and a white metal 1902 Coronation souvenir medal issued by the City of Oxford Corporation, good very fine Pair: Private F. E. Cook, Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry British War and Victory Medals (240216 Pte. F. E. Cook. Oxf. & Bucks. L.I.) nearly very fine (7) £100-£140 --- Charles Greenhead attested for the Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry and served with the 1st Battalion during the Great War in the Asiatic theatre of War from 5 December 1914. He later transferred to the Machine Gun Corps (No. 176983) and was discharged on 6 January 1920; he is also entitled to the India General Service Medal with clasp Afghanistan North West Frontier 1919. James Henry Bolton attested for the Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry and served with the 2nd/4th Battalion during the Great War, later rising to the rank of Acting Sergeant. Francis Edward Cook was born in 1879, and resided at Hambrook, Bristol. He attested for the Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry and served with the 10th Battalion during the Great War on the Western Front, later transferring to the Royal Defence Corps.

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Three: Private A. Harris, Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry 1914-15 Star (9571 Pte. A. Harris, Oxf. & Bucks. L.I

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Lot 23

Three: Private A. Harris, Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry 1914-15 Star (9571 Pte. A. Harris, Oxf. & Bucks. L.I.); British War and Victory Medals (9571 Pte. A. Harris. Oxf. & Bucks. L.I.) minor edge bruise and light contact marks, nearly very fine Three: Private F. Hutt, Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry, who was killed in action on the Western Front on 8 February 1916 1914-15 Star (10498 Pte. F. Hutt. Oxf: & Bucks: L.I.) initial officially corrected; British War and Victory Medals (10498 Pte. F. Hutt. Oxf. & Bucks. L.I.); accompanied by small white metal cruciform fob medal, nearly very fine (6) £100-£140 --- Albert Harris attested for the Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry and served with the 3rd Battalion during the Great War on the Western Front from 24 April 1915. He later served in the Labour Corps, and transferred to the Army Reserve on 5 April 1919. Frederick Hutt was born at Cowley, Oxford, and attested for the Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry at Oxford. He served with the 5th Battalion during the Great War on the Western Front from 20 May 1915, and was killed in action on 8 February 1916. He is buried at Talana Farm Cemetery, Belgium.

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Three: Private F. R. Harte, Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry 1914-15 Star (14746 Pte. F. R. Harte. Oxf: & Bucks

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Lot 24

Three: Private F. R. Harte, Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry 1914-15 Star (14746 Pte. F. R. Harte. Oxf: & Bucks. L.I.); British War and Victory Medals (14746 Pte. F. R. Harte. Oxf. & Bucks. L.I.) the Star cleaned, nearly very fine Three: Private E. Pinson, Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry, who was taken Prisoner of War at St. Quentin on the first day of the German Spring Offensive, 21 March 1918 1914-15 Star (15189 Pte. E. Pinson. Oxf. & Bucks. L.I.); British War and Victory Medals (15189 Pte. E. Pinson. Oxf. & Bucks. L.I.) very fine (6) £100-£140 --- Frederick Reginald John Harte attested for the Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry and served with the 8th (Pioneer) Battalion during the Great War, initially on the Western Front and subsequently in Salonika. He transferred to the Army Reserve on 3 June 1919. Edward Pinson was born at Walsall on 20 May 1884, and attested for the Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry at Liverpool. He served with the 2nd Battalion during the Great War on the Western Front from 26 January 1915, and was captured and taken Prisoner of War at Fayette, St. Quentin on the first day of the German Spring Offensive, 21 March 1918. Held at Stendal Camp for the remainder of the War, he was repatriated on 26 November 1918.

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Three: Private C. R. Cramb, Royal Scots Fusiliers 1914-15 Star (17150 Pte. C. R. Cramb. R. Sc. Fus:); British War and Victory

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Lot 242

Three: Private C. R. Cramb, Royal Scots Fusiliers 1914-15 Star (17150 Pte. C. R. Cramb. R. Sc. Fus:); British War and Victory Medals (17150 Pte. C. Cramb. R.S. Fus.) nearly very fine Pair: Private W. Flynn, Highland Light Infantry, who was killed in action in Gaza on 20 August 1917 British War and Victory Medals (41182 Pte. W. Flynn. High. L.I.) good very fine Pair: Private T. Hall, Monmouthshire Regiment British War and Victory Medals (4783 Pte. T. Hall. Monmouth. R.) good very fine (7) £70-£90 --- Christopher R. Cramb attested for the Royal Scots Fusiliers and served with them during the Great War on the Western Front from 25 August 1915. He was additionally awarded a Silver War Badge. William Flynn attested for the Highland Light Infantry at Glasgow and served with the 1st/5th (City of Glasgow) Battalion during the Great War in Egypt and Palestine. He was killed in action on 20 August 1917, and is buried in Gaza War Cemetery.

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Three: Private G. H. M. Fendt, Duke of Cornwall’s Light Infantry 1914-15 Star (9279 Pte. G. H. M. Fendt. D. of Corn. L.I.); B

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Lot 243

Three: Private G. H. M. Fendt, Duke of Cornwall’s Light Infantry 1914-15 Star (9279 Pte. G. H. M. Fendt. D. of Corn. L.I.); British War and Victory Medals (9279 Pte. G. H. M. Fendt. D. of Corn. L.I.) nearly very fine Five: Captain T. F. Wilson, Royal Scots, who was wounded at Arrras during the Great War, and was awarded the Meritorious Service Medal 1939-45 Star; Africa Star; Italy Star; Defence and War Medals 1939-45, with Army Council enclosure, in named card box of issue, addressed to ‘T. F. Wilson, Esq., 50 Windham Square, Portobello, Midlothian’, extremely fine One: Sergeant A. W. Burlock, M.M., Royal Garrison Artillery Defence Medal, with Home Secretary’s enclosure, in named card box of issue, addressed to ‘Mr. A. W. Burlock, 16, Carisbrook Close, Enfield, Middlesex’; together with a silver presentation cross, the obverse central roundel engraved ‘Five Years Service’, the reverse engraved ‘Alfted Burlock, Staff Sergeant, 6.3.05’, very fine (10) £80-£120 --- George Harold Montague Fendt attested for the Duke of Cornwall’s Light Infantry on 19 July 1909, and served with the 2nd Battalion during the Great War on the Western Front from 19 December 1914. He was discharged on account of sickness on 11 April 1919, and was awarded a Silver War Badge, no. B336507. He died in Fulham, London, on 22 October 1952. Sold with copied research. Thomas Fotheringhame Wilson was born in Edinburgh o 19 May 1883 and attested for the 9th Battalion, Royal Scots (Territorial Force) on 17 September 1914. He served with them during the Great War on the Western Front from 24 February 1915, being advanced Colour Sergeant with the appointment of Company Quartermaster Sergeant on 27 July 1915. He suffered as gun shot wound to his left forearm at Rochincourt, Arras, on 1 March 1917, and for his services during the Great War was awarded the Meritorious Service Medal (London Gazette 18 January 1919). Following the outbreak of the Second World War he was commissioned Lieutenant in the Royal Scots on 2 September 1939, and relinquished his commission on 27 November 1948, being granted the honorary rank of Captain. Sold with copied research. Alfred W. Burlock attested for the Royal Garrison Artillery (Territorial Force) and served during the Great War on the Western Front from 16 March 1915. Advanced Warrant Officer Class II, and appointed Battery Sergeant Major, for his services during the Great War he was awarded the Military Medal (London Gazette 14 September 1916). He was additionally awarded a Territorial Force Efficiency Medal per Army Order 137 of 1915. Sold with copied research.

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