MILITARY MEDALS, A Fine and Rare Nursing Group of 5 awarded to Matron Amy Knaggs, Service (QAIMNS), late Army Nursing Service Reserve, who was awarded the RRC 1st Class and MID during the Boer War whilst matron of Raadzal Hospital in Bloemfontain, and later an additional bar to the RRC for her service during WW1, where she served with distinction in a hospital ship treating the wounded from Gallipoli in 1915, comprising: Queen’s South Africa Medal, 1899-1902, 3rd type reverse, no clasp (Nursing SisterA. Knaggs.), King’s South Africa Medal, no clasp (Nursing. Sister. A. Knaggs.), 1914-15 Star (Matron A. Knaggs. Q.A.I.M.N.S.), British War and Victory Medals, 1914-1920 (Matron A. Knaggs.); medals officially impressed, group court mounted with reverse bar for wear or display. Dark cabinet tone, a few light hairlines, about extremely fine. (5) RRC London Gazette 01.10.1901. Bar to RRC London Gazette 09.04.1919. Amy Knaggs was born in April, 1866 in Winchester, Hampshire. The daughter of Lt Colonel Henry Knaggs, RAMC, she began her training for a career in nursing in 1888 at the Radcliffe Infirmary, Oxford. She served in the Second Boer War and the Great War, gaining an RRC and bar in the process. Reaching the rank of Matron, Amy Knaggs’ service was well-summarised by The Times’ Obituary of Friday 6 August 1937, which reads as follows: ‘Miss Amy Knaggs, R.R.C. and bar, late Q.A.I.N.S., died at Crowthorne, Berks, on Wednesday after a long illness. She saw active service in South Africa, being for some time matron of Raadzal Hospital in Bloemfontain, and was awarded the Royal Red Cross. In the late war she received a bar to this decoration for conspicuous service in a hospital ship which, after cross-Channel work was sent to Gallipoli. After being invalided home she was appointed matron in charge of the Lord Derby Hospital, Warrington, where she remained until finally invalided out of the service. The funeral will be at St John’s Church, Crowthorne, tomorrow at noon.’ Sold with a quantity of copied research, including a near full description of her life and career, and London Gazette award mentions (NB. RRC & Bar itself absent from group).
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MILITARY MEDALS, A Second Boer War and WWI LSGC Group of 6 awarded to Battery Sergeant Major Richard J Dellbridge, 14th Brigade, Royal Field Artillery, comprising: Queen’s South Africa Medal, 1899-1902, 2nd type reverse with ghosted dates, 3 clasps, Cape Colony, Orange Free State, Transvaal (34614 A. Br. R. J. Dellbridge, 39th Bty: R.F.A.), King’s South Africa Medal, 1901-1902, 2 clasps, South Africa 1901, South Africa 1902 (34614 Bomb. R. J. Dellbridge. R.F.A.), 1914 Star (34614 Sjt. R. J. Dellbridge), British War and Victory Medals, 1914-1920 (34614 W. O. Cl.2 R. J. Dellbridge R.A.), Army Long Service and Good Conduct Medal, GVR (34614 B. S. Mjr: R. J. Dellbridge. R.F.A.); medals officially impressed, group loose, with original riband bar. Attractive old tone, very fine. (7) Sold with copy MIC showing that he was also MID, although the group lacks the emblem.
MILITARY MEDALS, A Second Boer War and WWI ‘Mons’ Group of 5 awarded to J W Marshall, Royal Artillery, late Royal Garrison Artillery, comprising: Queen’s South Africa Medal, 1899-1902, 5 clasps, Cape Colony, Tugela Heights, Relief of Ladysmith, Transvaal, Laing’s Nek (19987 Gnr. J. Marshall. 16th S.D., R.G.A.), King’s South Africa Medal, 1901-1902, 2 clasps, South Africa 1901, South Africa 1902 (19987 Gnr: J. Marshall. R.G.A.), 1914 Star (373 Gnr: J. W. Marshall, R.G.A.), British War and Victory Medals, 1914-1920 (SR-373 Gnr. J. W. Marshall. R.A.); medals officially impressed, group loose. Very fine, lightly toned. (5)
MILITARY MEDALS, A Boxer Rebellion and Great War ‘LSGC’ Group of 4 awarded to Colour Sergeant William Dooley, Royal Marine Artillery, who served aboard HMS Goliath during Boxer Rebellion, comprising: China Medal, 1900, no clasp (7530 Gunr W. Dooley, R.M.A. HMS Goliath.), British War and Victory Medals, 1914-1920 (R.M.A. 7530 Cr. Sgt.W. Dooley.), Royal Naval Long Service and Good Conduct Medal, GVR with swivel type suspension (7530. William Dooley, Sergeant. R.M.A.); medals officially impressed, group swing mounted on card for display. Very fine, toned and lightly polished. (4) Colour Sergeant William Dooley was born 1 June 1878 at Handforth, near Stockport, Cheshire, and he attested for service 15 April 1898 at Manchester. He served as a Gunner aboard HMS Goliath during the Boxer Rebellion in China, and also later during the Great War. Sold with copy service papers.
MILITARY MEDALS, INDIA GENERAL SERVICE MEDAL, 1908-1935, 2 clasps, Afghanistan N.W.F. 1919, Waziristan 1919-21 (69135 Pte. H. Conroy, R.A.M.C.); officially impressed. A few minor hairlines and minor edge nicks, very fine, lightly toned. Sold with copy medal roll mention confirming this award.
MILITARY MEDALS, The IGSM awarded to Private James Keil, ‘D’ Company, 2nd Battalion, Seaforth Highlanders, originally recommended for the DCM during WWI for his bravery in a trench attack 27 August 1914, but not awarded prior to his being killed in action near Messines 1 January 1915, comprising: India General Service Medal, 1908-1935, EVIIR, single clasp, North West Frontier 1908 (9882 Pte. J. Keil 1st Bn Sea Highrs); officially engraved in a running script. One or two hairlines in places, otherwise nearly extremely fine, toned. James Keil was born c.1884 in Louchart, Morayshire and enlisted at Elgin, Scotland. Having seen previous service in India, he was a Reservist at the outbreak of war, where he served in France with the 2nd Battalion from 27 August 1914. The ‘Northern Scot’ Newspaper dated 2 January 1915 page 3 records - ‘The tragic story of how he won the Decoration which he did not live to wear is told in a letter from Private T Fraser Shields of the same Battalion. The Letter states – ‘About three weeks ago the Brigade asked for assistance on our left to fill a gap between us and them. So we sent ‘D’ Company over and they were nearly all lost in one night. In the dark they went to within 10 yards of the German trenches before they knew it and a murderous fire was opened upon them to which of course the men replied. So great was the slaughter that our men took cover behind the German dead. One man named James Keil was recommended for the DCM for going up to the trenches and shooting a German officer and taking his revolver and field glasses, and was going for a machine gun. Poor chap was killed yesterday along with two others’. James Keil was the son of Peter Keil of Inchsteile Farm, Alves and was 31 years of age. He had been in the Army for eight years and while serving in India took part in the Zhakka Khel Expedition of 1908. Retiring from Regular service five years ago he was on the Reserve and working in Glasgow when recalled to take up arms again. He had been married for two years and his widow is at present staying with her mother Mrs Grant, 1 Walkers Place, Bishopmill’. The 2nd Battalion War Diary records for the action on 7 / 8 November 1914 -’I beg to bring to notice the names of the following officer, NCO’s and men who did specially good service during the period they were detached from 10th Infantry Brigade - Lieutenant Perrins who commanded the company after the loss of the two officers senior to himself and ......9882 Lance Corporal J Kiel, for the cool way in which he reconnoitred right up to the enemy’s trenches and for the valuable information which he brought back’. ‘Recommended by Major General Haldane commanding 10th Infantry Brigade on 15 November 1914 for good work when detached from the Brigade during the period 2 to 13 November 1914.......9882 Lance Corporal J Keil’. James Keil was Killed in action 30 November 1914 south of Messines aged 30 years. The son of Peter and Maggie Keil, husband of Lizzie Grant Keil of Rose Cottage, Bishopmill, Elgin he was buried in the Berks Cemetery Extension. Sold with copy War Diaries covering 7 and 8 November 1914 in which Keil is mentioned and recommended for his gallantry, copy newspaper articles from the Northern Scot and Moray & Nairn Press titled ‘Elgin Seaforth killed in action, recommended for Distinguished Conduct Medal’ and ‘Elgin Seaforth’s bravery Private Keil wins DCM’, MIC, CWGC casualty report, copied newspaper clippings and other useful research.
MILITARY MEDALS, THE GREAT WAR, ROYAL NAVY, A Great War LSGC Group of 4 awarded to Private George Samuel Pasley, Royal Fleet Reserve, late Royal Marine Light Infantry, comprising: 1914-15 Star (Po.13919, Pte. G. S. Pasley, R.M.L.I.), British War and Victory Medals, 1914-1920 (Po.13919 Pte. G. S. Pasley. R.M.L.I.), Royal Fleet Reserve Long Service and Good Conduct Medal, GVR (Po.13919 (A.1672) G. S. Pasley. Mne. R.F.R.); medals officially impressed, group swing mounted on card for display. A few light marks and hairlines, good very fine, toned. (4) Private George Samuel Pasley was born 19 May 1884, at Lambeth, London, and he enlisted for service 10 September 1904, at London. Sold with copy service papers confirming this entitlement.
MILITARY MEDALS, THE GREAT WAR, ROYAL NAVY, A Great War LSGC Group of 3 awarded to Stoker 1st Class A Postle, HMS Victory, RN, comprising: British War and Victory Medals, 1914-1920 (J.77311 S. A. Postle. Ord. R.N.), Royal Navy Long Service and Good Conduct Medal, GVR (K.64781 S. A. Postle. Sto. 1, HMS Victory); medals officially impressed, group loose. Contact marks to first and well-polished, fine, toned. (3)
MILITARY MEDALS, TANK CORPS, A Pleasing Great War and WW2 MID Campaign Group of 6 awarded to Captain Robert Thomas Hook, Tank Corps, late Royal West Kent Regiment, comprising: 1914-15 Star (1218 L. Cpl. R. T. Hook. R. W. Kent R.), British War and Victory Medals, 1914-1920 (2. Lieut. R. T. Hook.), Defence and War Medals, 1939-1945, Royal Constabulary Long Service Medal, EIIR (Robert T. Hook); first three and last officially impressed, remainder unnamed as issued, trio mounted on pin for wear, all mounted on card for display. About extremely fine, toned. (6) Captain Robert Thomas Hook originally served in the Great War as a Lance-Corporal in the Royal West Kent Regiment, before being transferred to serve with the Machine Gun Corps as a Sergeant. Late in the war he was commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant in the 1st Battalion Tank Corps, his MIC records the date 30 November 1917, and that he was promoted to Captain whilst commanding a section 21 January 1919. The contact address noted on his MIC is 108 McDonald Road, Edinburgh. The Army Lists during WW2 confirm his service, and that he was taken as a Second Lieutenant 1 June 1942, and that he was made Captain (temp) 22 October of the same year. Worthy of further research.
MILITARY MEDALS, TANK CORPS, A Scarce Great War Trio awarded to Major Maurice Wadeson, who worked in the Advanced Workshops of the Tank Corps on the Western Front, late 92nd Field Company, Royal Engineers, the eldest of three brothers serving in the Tank Corps, all officers, the youngest two of whom won the MC, comprising: 1914-15 Star (Lieut. M. Wadeson. R.E.), British War and Victory Medals, 1914-1920 (Major M. Wadeson.); medal officially impressed, group loose. Extremely fine with a little lustre in parts, toned. (3) ex DNW auction, 30 June 1998, lot 468. Major Maurice Wadeson was born 30 March 1889, in Barrow in Furness, Lancashire, and later lived at 41 Waverly Road, Southsea, Portsmouth, Hampshire. He initially served with the 92nd Field Company, Royal Engineers, before being posted as Lieutenant to ‘B’ Battalion, Heavy Branch, Machine Gun Corps (this branch would later become the Tank Corps) 12 January 1917. As a man with a strong background in engineering and technical knowledge, he appears to have been a central figure in the ‘advanced workshops’ of ‘B’ Battalion, no doubt assisting with the demanding maintenance required to keep these experimental machines running and ready for action. His younger brother by 3 years, Second Lieutenant Ralph Archibald Wadeson, was awarded the Military Cross whilst commanding one of these tanks, and the youngest brother, Captain Roy Aylmer Wadeson, also won the MC, having been seconded to the Worcestershire Regiment whilst attached to the Tank Corps. Sold with copy service papers, MICs for all 3 brothers, census information and other research, and copy DNW auction entry, with plenty of room for further research.
MILITARY MEDALS, TANK CORPS, A Superb WWI Campaign Pair awarded to Second Lieutenant Frank Clifford Carr, Tank Corps, late Machine Gun Corps (Heavy Branch). A Golfing International in peacetime, he initially served as an Ambulance Driver for the French Red Cross during the famous assault against Verdun, before returning home to receive a commission in the Heavy Machine Gun Section, MGC, with ‘E’ Company. He later commanded the Mark I ‘Female’ Tank ‘RMLS Nutty’ in action during the Second Battle of Gaza 17 April 1917, and had performed ‘good work’ in the fighting before being severely burned when his tank caught fire from a direct hit. He was subsequently taken POW by Turkish forces, with whom he died from wounds during captivity, comprising: British War Medal and Victory Medals, 1914-1920 (2. Lieut. F. C. Carr.); medals officially impressed, pair loose. Extremely fine, lightly toned. Frank Clifford Carr was born in September 1881 in Mosely, and was educated at Rydal Mount, Colwyn Bay, Wales. He moved to Grimsby to enter into business with his uncle, Alexander Carr, whose name he later assumed. Returning to Birmingham, he married, and became a Director of the Imperial Bedstead Company. The early life and career of Second Lieutenant Frank Clifford Carr is best detailed as published in a local newspaper upon news of his being reported ‘Missing in Action’ during April 1917: “INTERNATIONAL GOLFER MISSING - Second Lieutenant F. C. Carr, heavy Machine Gun Section, the well-known amateur golf player is reported missing, believed to be a prisoner of war. Lieutenant Carr, whose home is at 63, Church Lane, Handsworth, joined the British section of the French Red Cross soon after the outbreak of war, and drove an ambulance for some time. He was at Verdun during the great German offensive last year. Subsequently he returned to England and was given a commission in the Heavy Machine gun Section. Lieutenant Carr is a partner in the Imperial Bedstead Company, and is a native of Birmingham. He is a son of Mr Tom Smith of Mosely (a painter and engraver), but assumed the name of Carr some years ago. Mr Carr is one of the best golfers the Midlands have produced, and was a prominent figure in local and national meetings. He played golf for Handsworth team on eight of the nine occasions the Midland Challenge Cup was won by that club. Curiously enough he never once succeeded in winning the individual gold medal, though he has several times been within a putt of victory. As far back as 1902 he won his first silver medal, and between that date and 1914 laid a large stock of them. One of his most memorable encounters was in 1906, when he tied for the gold medal with Mr Edward Blackwell, but lost on the replay. In 1911 he represented England against Scotland, his partner being Mr F A Woolley. On several occasions he played in the amateur championship, his best performance being at St Andrews in 1913, when he ran into the fourth round.” As commander of the tank ‘Nutty’ he went into attack on the night 17 / 18 April towards the Sheikh Abbas Ridge and the redoubt of Kirbet-el-Sihan, his tank alone in support of the 8th Battalion (Princess Beatrice’s Isle of Wight Rifles), The Hampshire Regiment and 5th Battalion the Suffolk Regiment. A letter sent by Wilfred S Roberts, of the 8th Hampshires (also a prisoner of war) details the precise specifics of the action: “He was in command of tank ‘Nutty’ which attacked with our brigade at Gaza. After doing good work it was put out by a direct hit and caught fire. All the crew left it and got into the same redoubt as I was in. Lt Carr was frightfully burned by the explosion. I was unable to get near him as that portion of the redoubt was cut off from the rest, on one side by MG fire and on the other by the burning tank. He was captured when we were and was brought in to the Tel-el-Sharia hospital where he rec
MILITARY MEDALS, TANK CORPS, BRITISH WAR MEDAL, 1914-1920 (307467 Pte. H. T. Warman. Tank Corps.) and VICTORY MEDAL, 1914-1919 (110180 Pte. W. A. Reid. Tank Corps.); medals officially impressed. First about extremely fine, the second very fine with light surface scuffing, toned. (2) Sold with copy MICs, showing the recipients as Herbert T Warman, and William A Reid, both of the Tank Corps, the latter of whom was entitled to an SWB. MACHINE GUN CORPS
MILITARY MEDALS, TANK CORPS, A Great War Territorial Group of 4 awarded to Private George Edom, Machine Gun Corps, late 4th Battalion Hampshire Regiment, comprising: British War and Victory Medals, 1914-1920 (1240 Pte. G. Edom. Hamps. R.), Territorial Force War Medal, 1914-1919 (1240 Pte. G. Edom. Hamps. R.), Territorial Efficiency Medal, GVR (1240 Pte. G. Edom. 4 - Hamps. R.); medals officially impressed, group swing mounted on card for display. Extremely fine with some lustre, all toned. (4) Sold with copy MIC
MILITARY MEDALS, TANK CORPS, A Pleasing Great War LSGC Group of 4 awarded to Sergeant John Hogarth, Machine Gun Corps, late Loyal North Lancashire Regiment, comprising: 1914 Star with clasp ‘5th Aug. – 22nd Nov. 1914’ (7924 Pte J. Hogarth. L. N. Lan: R.); British War and Victory Medals, 1914-1920 (7924 Cpl. J. Hogarth. L. N. Lan. R.), Army Long Service and Good Conduct Medal, GVR (3846636 Sjt. J. Hogarth. Loyal R.); medals officially impressed, group loose. Once polished with a few tiny marks, good very fine, lightly toned. (4) Sold with copy MIC and named brass regimental bed plate for the Loyal North Lancs.
MILITARY MEDALS, ROYAL ARTILLERY, A Great War Territorial Group of 3 to Corporal Arthur George Spencer, Royal Artillery, comprising: British War Medal, 1914-1920 (149537 Cpl. A. G. Spencer. R.A.), Territorial Force War Medal, 1914-1919 (774 Cpl. A. G. Spencer. R.A.), Territorial Force Efficiency Medal, EVIIR (39 Gnr: A. G. Spencer. H.C. Kent) R.G.A.); medals officially impressed, group loose. Well-polished with surface marks and a few edge bumps, fine, toned. (3) Corporal Arthur George Spencer was born c.1870 in Gravesend, Kent, and he attested for service with the RFA 4 April 1913 at the age of 33. His papers appear to show Great War service with the Kent RFA and then with the 211th Anti-Aircraft Section, Woolwich. He was discharged from service 12 March 1919. Sold with copy MIC and detailed service papers.
MILITARY MEDALS, INFANTRY, ROYAL MARINES & ROYAL MARINE ARTILLERY, A Great War LSGC Group of 4 awarded to Private Henry Briar, Royal Marine Light Infantry, present at the Defence of Antwerp in October 1914, comprising: 1914 Star with modern replacement clasp ‘5th Aug.-22nd Nov. 1914’ (Po.7013. Pte. H. Briar, R. M. Brigade.), British War and Victory Medals, 1914-1920 (Po. 7013 L. Cpl H. Briar. R. M. L. I.), Royal Naval Long Service and Good Conduct Medal, GVR with non-swivel type suspension (Po. 7013 H. Briar. Pte. R.M.L.I.); medals officially impressed, group swing mounted on card for display. Group with a few light hairlines, otherwise extremely fine. (4) Private Henry Briar was born 4 March 1875 at Alverstoke, Fareham, Hampshire, and he enlisted for service 4 July 1893 at Eastney. Sold with copy service papers which note that he served at Ostend, Dunkirk, and during the Defence of Antwerp.
MILITARY MEDALS, INFANTRY, ROYAL MARINES & ROYAL MARINE ARTILLERY, A Great War LSGC Group of 4 awarded to Corporal William Peterson, Royal Marine Light Infantry, comprising: 1914-15 Star (Po.14176 Pte. W. Peterson, R.M.L.I.), British War and Victory Medals, 1914-1920 (Po.14176 Pte. W. Peterson, R.M.L.I.), Royal Naval Long Service and Good Conduct Medal, GVR with swivel type suspension (Po/14176 William. Peterson, Corporal. R.M.L.I.); medals officially impressed, group swing mounted on card for display. A few light hairlines and marks, otherwise nearly extremely fine, toned. (4) Corporal William Peterson was born 22 November 1886, at Byker, Newcastle on Tyne, and he enlisted for service 31 July 1905 at York, having previously worked as a Porter. Sold with copy service papers.
MILITARY MEDALS, INFANTRY, ROYAL MARINES & ROYAL MARINE ARTILLERY, A Great War LSGC Group of 4 awarded to Gunner Thomas Willey, Royal Marine Artillery, wounded in action and severely burned aboard HMS Princess Royal at the Battle of Jutland, comprising: 1914-15 Star (R.M.A. 10457 Gr. T. Willey), British War and Victory Medals, 1914-1920 (R.M.A. 10457 Gr. T. Willey.), Royal Naval Long Service and Good Conduct Medal, GVR with swivel type suspension (R.M.A. 10457. Thomas Willey, Gunner. R.M.A.); medals officially impressed, group swing mounted on card for display. Very fine, toned. (4) Gunner Thomas Willey was born 30 April 1883, at Yeovil, Somerset, and he attested for service with the RMA 23 April 1903. Sold with copy service papers showing ‘wounded in action 31 May 1916, sustained burns of face, arms and ankles.’
MILITARY MEDALS, INFANTRY, ROYAL MARINES & ROYAL MARINE ARTILLERY, A Rare Great War LSGC Group of 4 awarded to Musician Mark Burton, Royal Marine Band, comprising: 1914-15 Star (R.M.B. 136, Mus. M. Burton), British War and Victory Medals, 1914-1920 (R.M.B. 136 Mus. M. Burton.), Royal Naval Long Service and Good Conduct Medal, GVR with non-swivel type suspension (R.M.B. 136. M. Burton, Musician. HMS Colleen); medals officially impressed, group swing mounted on card for display. Well-polished with some hairlines and light surface marks, nearly very fine, toned. (4) Musician Mark Burton was born 23 September 1888 in London, and attested for service directly from school as a ‘Band Boy’ playing the Euphonium 22 September 1903. Sold with copy service papers.
MILITARY MEDALS, A WWI & WW2 DCM and Croix De Guerre Group of 7 awarded to Major William Reid, 4th Scottish Border Battalion, Homeguard, late 1st Battalion, Royal Highlanders (Black Watch), twice wounded in action during WWI, he was awarded the DCM late in the war for his part in rescuing 6 wounded men from becoming POWs near Berthancourt on the 19th of September, 1918, comprising: Distinguished Conduct Medal, GVR (9913 C.S.Mjr W. Reid. 1/R. Highrs), British War and Victory Medals, 1914-1920 (9913 W.O. Cl. 2. W. Reid. R. Highrs.), Army Long Service and Good Conduct Medal, GVR (2744880 W. O. Cl. 11 W. Reid. Black Watch.), Belgian Croix de Guerre, 1914-1918, Defence and War Medals, 1939-1945; first four medals officially impressed, remainder unnamed as issued, WWI entitlement court-mounted on board for display, WW2 pair separate, 1914 Star absent. Group once cleaned with small surface marks and hairlines, about very fine. (7) ex Glendining’s, 19 June 1991, ‘The Samson Collection of Medals to the Black Watch’, lot 128. DCM London Gazette 10.01.1920 – ‘For conspicuous gallantry near Berthancourt on 19th September, 1918, in rescuing six wounded men who had been taken prisoners. The rescue party was bombed, and this warrant officer was wounded, but he remained keeping off the enemy until all the wounded were got away to safety.’ William Reid was born 31 July 1887, at Blackhill, near Airlie, Scotland enlisted for service with the Black Watch at Perth, Scotland, 19 July 1904, having previously worked as a Farmer Labourer. By the start of the Great War had reached the rank of Sergeant, and was wounded during the early action of WWI on the Aisne 14 September 1914. He was promoted to A/CQMS 31 October 1914, Colour Sergeant 5 February 1915, and A/CSM 7 June 1915. Continuing to serve, he was awarded the Belgian Croix de Guerre 12 July, 1918, and was later wounded in action at Berthancourt 19 September 1918 when he played his part in rescuing 6 wounded men, for which he was awarded the DCM. According to the regimental history of the 1st Battalion, this specific action appears to have taken place at ‘Fourmoy Alley’, with counterattacks was made by the Germans from Muguet Wood. It mentions specifically that ‘One company (B) was caught in a communication trench eight feet deep, and was bombed from front and rear until saved by the Lewis gun fire of another company. The wounded were brought in with the utmost difficulty, and it was when gallantly assisting in this duty that Second Lieutenant H H Smith was killed’. This was also the same day that Captain Colquhoun was killed in action explaining the attack before the general advance. CSM William Reid was temporarily sent home as an escort to bring back the Colours to the 1st Battalion, Black Watch, and was also in the Colour Party during the Allied Victory Parade in Paris 14 July 1919. In the inter-war period he served as CSM of A Company Depot, was awarded the LSGC in 1923, and discharged to pension 24 March 1927. At the outbreak of WW2, he re-enlisted as an Emergency Commission as 2nd Lieutenant 12 May 1941, and was soon after made Acting Captain and Adjutant QM of the 4th Scottish Border Battalion, Home Guard, 12 September 1942. He reputedly ended the war as a Lt Colonel in charge of a POW Camp, this as yet unconfirmed. He died 30 October 1953, at his home on 8 Hillside Street, Edinburgh, having worked as a Commercial Clerk, at the age of 67.
MILITARY MEDALS, THE QUEEN’S ROYAL WEST SURREY REGIMENT, A Great War and Waziristan Campaign Group of 4 awarded to Private F J Skilton, The Queen’s Regiment, comprising: 1914-15 Star (125 Pte F. J. Skilton. The Queen’s R.), British War and Victory Medals, 1914-1920 (G-125. F. J. Skilton. The Queen’s R.), India General Service Medal, 1908-1935, single clasp, Waziristan 1919-21 (6077203 Pte. F. J. Skilton, The Queen’s R.); medals officially impressed, group loose. A few hairlines and minor edge bump to second, generally good very fine, lightly toned. (4) Sold with copy MIC
MILITARY MEDALS, A Pleasing Great War DCM and WW2 Group of 5 awarded to Private Robert Farnham, 1st Battalion, Hertfordshire Regiment (TF), awarded the DCM for making a daring wire-cutting trip into No Man’s Land where he was wounded by German gunfire, but still managed to retrieve a wounded soldier and return to his trench, comprising: Distinguished Conduct Medal, GVR (4420 Pte R. Farnham. 1/Herts: Regt-T.F.), 1914-15 Star (4420 Pte. R. Farnham, Herts. R.), British War and Victory Medals, 1914-1920 (4420 Pte. R. Farnham. Herts. R.), Defence Medal, 1939-1945; first four medals officially impressed, the latter unnamed as issued, group swing mounted on bar with reverse pin for wear, sold with original Hertfordshire Regiment cap badge. Good very fine. (6) DCM London Gazette 11.03.1916 – ‘For conspicuous gallantry in carrying out a very daring and useful piece of reconnaissance.’ By family repute Private Robert Farnham volunteered to a request for volunteers in his company to venture out into ‘No-Man’s Land’ and cut the wire in advance of a planned attack. The wire was, however, only 50 yards from the German trenches, and upon arrival at the wire he was shot in the wrist and both legs, but still managed to return to his own trench, whilst also helping to retrieve another wounded soldier. The family record that it was for this act that he was awarded the DCM. Two other men, 1732 Corporal William G Spinks, and 3630 Pte Charles Hagger, both of the 1st Herts Regiment, share similar citations with a touch more information, and clearly make up the other members of the reconnaissance party. Given the date of the award, it is possible that the event took place in September 1915 at Loos. Private Farnham reputedly carried the scars and a bullet still inside his wrist until his final days. He was born 11 October 1891, and died 9 April 1976. Sold with copy MIC and SWB mention, showing that he enlisted 5 January 1915, and that he was discharged 1 September 1916. Worthy of further research.
MILITARY MEDALS, A Pleasing Great War DCM Group of 4 awarded to Private Benjamin Nelson Fairgrieve, 7th Battalion, King’s Own Scottish Borders, for his quick return of a German grenade which fell at his feet beside 6 other men of his battalion at Hulluch near Loos 17 January 1916, comprising: Distinguished Conduct Medal, GVR (18338 Pte B. N. Fairgrieve. 7/K.O.S.B.), 1914-15 Star (18338 Pte B. N. Fairgrieve. K. O. Sco: Bord:), British War and Victory Medals, 1914-1920 (18338 Pte. B. N. Fairgrieve. K. O. Sco. Bord.); medals officially impressed, group swing mounted on board for display. First well-polished, fine with a few small edge nicks, the others good very fine. (4) DCM London Gazette 15.03.1916 – ‘For conspicuous gallantry during a bombardment by the enemy with bombs and rifle grenades he picked up a grenade which had fallen in the middle of six men and threw it over the parapet, where it exploded. His promptness certainly saved casualties. In August 1916, his unit was amalgamated with the 8th Battalion and ordered to the Somme, where it suffered 224 casualties during a German counter attack on the 17th. And by the end of the following month, after participating in the capture of Martinpuich, casualties had risen to 34 officers and 886 other ranks. Fairgrieve, who later served in the 1st Battalion, was discharged on account of being found medically unfit for further duty in December 1918. Sold with copy MIC, MM card, London Gazette mentions, and other useful private research.
MILITARY MEDALS, LIVERPOOL REGIMENT, A Great War Trio awarded to Private James Clarence Ethelbert Scholes, 18th (Pals) Battalion, Liverpool Regiment, who died of wounds 2 July 1916 at the Somme, comprising: 1914-15 Star (24610 Pte J. C. E. Scholes. L’ Pool. R.), British War and Victory Medals, 1914-1920 (24610 Pte. J. C. E. Scholes. L’ Pool R.); medals officially impressed, group loose. A little discolouration to Victory Medal, otherwise nearly extremely fine, lightly toned with some lustre. (3) Private James Clarence Ethelbert Scholes, the son of Mr. R. D. and Mrs. E. Scholes, of 49, St. Marychurch Rd., Torquay, died of wounds 2 July 1916 Battle of the Somme. He was buried at the Peronne Rd Cemetery, Maricourt, Somme. Sold with copy MIC and CWGC casualty report.
MILITARY MEDALS, LIVERPOOL REGIMENT, A Great War Pair awarded to Private Alfred Martindale, 18th (Pals) Battalion, Liverpool Regiment, comprising: 1914-15 Star (17134 Pte A. Martindale. L’ Pool R.), Victory Medal, 1914-1919 (17134 Pte A. Martindale. L’ Pool R.); medals officially impressed, British War Medal absent, medals loose. Reverse grazing to lower point of star and to first part of surname on Victory, otherwise very fine, toned. (2) Sold with copy MIC 19th (Service) Battalion (3rd City Pals)
MILITARY MEDALS, LIVERPOOL REGIMENT, A Great War KIA Pair awarded to Private Thomas Railton Davidson, 19th (Pals) Liverpool Regiment, killed in action 30 July 1916 on the Somme, comprising: 1914-15 Star (17816 Pte T. R. Davidson. L’ Pool R.), Victory Medal, 1914-1919 (17816 Pte. T. R. Davidson. L’ Pool R.); medals officially impressed, British War Medal absent, medals loose. Extremely fine, toned with lustre. (2) Private Thomas Railton Davidson, Liverpool Regiment, killed in action 30 July 1916 at Guillemont, and is remembered at the Thiepval Memorial. Sold with copy MIC and CWGC casualty report.
MILITARY MEDALS, A Great War DCM Group of 4 awarded to Corporal John Robert Kliber, 2nd Battalion, West Riding Regiment, late ASC, for ‘gallantry and devotion to duty’ in rescuing a comrade under heavy machine gun and sniper fire near Arras 30 August 1918, comprising: Distinguished Conduct Medal, GVR (25521 Cpl J. R. Kliber. 2/W. Rid. R.), 1914 Star (SS-730 Pte J. R. Kliber. A.S.C.), British War and Victory Medals, 1914-1920 (S.S.730 Cpl. J. R. Kliber. A.S.C.); medals officially impressed, group loose, sold with cap badge and two other related enamel badges. Dark, slightly uneven tone, good very fine. (7) DCM London Gazette 18.01.1919 – ‘For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty on 30th August, 1918, south of Arras Cambrai Road. He was one of a party sent to dispose of an enemy strong post, which they succeeded, but shortly after were driven out again. Finding that a wounded man had been left behind, he crawled out through machine-gun and sniper’s fire and carried him in.’ John Robert Kliber was born c.1894 in Stepney, Middlesex, London, and attested for service in the ASC 8 August 1914, having previously worked as a Clerk, and later transferred to the West Riding Regiment, with whom he was serving at Arras at the time of his DCM award. Sold with attestation papers, war diaries, MIC, London Gazette mentions and other useful research.
MILITARY MEDALS, LIVERPOOL REGIMENT, BRITISH WAR MEDAL (5), 1914-1920 (22225 Pte. E. Pyper. L’Pool R.) and (15986 Pte. S. Millwood. L’Pool R.) and (73452 Pte. W. H. Linley. L’Pool R.) and (17306 Pte. A. J. Clayton. L’Pool R.) and (24362 Pte. G. Moss. L’Pool R.); medals officially impressed. Generally very fine or better, a few light marks or hairlines. (5) Edward Christopher Pyper, 20th (Pals) Battalion, Liverpool Regiment, DOW 17.02.1916. Lance Corporal Alfred James Clayton, 19th (Pals) Battalion, Liverpool Regiment, KIA 30.07.1916. Private George Moss, 19th (Pals) Battalion, Liverpool Regiment, KIA 30.07.1916
MILITARY MEDALS, LIVERPOOL REGIMENT, VICTORY MEDAL (6), 1914-1919 (22989 Pte. A. W. Elcock. L’ Pool R.) and (21469 Cpl A. J. Cornish. L’ Pool R.) and (15264 Sjt. J. R. Benson. L’ Pool R.) and (25782 Pte. A. E. Lacey. L’ Pool R.) and (15038 Pte. G. Stretton. L’ Pool R.) and (16789 Pte. A. Wilson. L’ Pool R.); medals officially impressed. Generally good very fine. (6) Corporal A.J.Cornish, 19th (Pals) Battalion, Liverpool Regiment, KIA 28.03.1918 – sold with copied photograph showing him as one the performers at the ‘Concert Party at the Front’. Private A.W.Elcock, 20th (Pals) Battalion, Liverpool Regiment, KIA 22.10.1916. Private George Stretton, 17th (Pals) Battalion, Liverpool Regiment, WIA 10.07.1915
MILITARY MEDALS, A Great War DCM and LSGC Group of 4 awarded to Sergeant W Stevens, 137th Siege Battery, Royal Garrison Artillery, for ‘gallantry and devotion‘ for keeping his gun firing despite the very heavy shelling of his position in which two of three guns were put out of action, comprising: Distinguished Conduct Medal, GVR (63312 Sjt: W. Stevens. 137/Sge: By: R.G.A.), 1914-15 Star (63312 Sjt. W. Stevens. R.A.), British War and Victory Medals, 1914-1920 (63312 Sjt. W. Stevens. R.A.), Army Long Service and Good Conduct Medal, GVR, Regular Army clasp (1411404 Sjt. W. Stevens. D.C.M., R.A.); medals officially impressed, group mounted on card for display. One or two hairlines and edge bruises, very fine, toned. (4) DCM London Gazette 21.10.1918 – ‘For conspicuous gallantry and devotion during severe fighting, when he kept his gun in action, although the battery position was being heavily shelled and two of the three guns had been put out of action. Later, when his own gun wheel was smashed by a shell, he exchanged it with one from a damaged gun, thereby enabling the battery to continue firing.’ Sold with copy MIC, MM card, London Gazette mentions and other useful private research.
MILITARY MEDALS, DEVONSHIRE REGIMENT, A Great War and Malabar Campaign Group of 3 awarded to Private Sidney A Poulson, Suffolk Regiment, comprising: British War and Victory Medals, 1914-1920 (8572 Pte. S. A. Poulson. Suff. R.), India General Service Medal, 1908-1935, single clasp, Malabar 1921-22 (5819376 Pte. S. A. Poulson, Suff. R.); medals officially impressed, group loose. A few light marks, otherwise good very fine, toned. (3) Sold with copy MIC confirming this full entitlement
MILITARY MEDALS, GLOUCESTERSHIRE REGIMENT, A Great War LSGC Group of 4 awarded to Sergeant E J Welch, Gloucestershire Regiment, comprising: 1914-15 Star (8838 Pte J. E. Welch. Glouc: R.), British War and Victory Medals, 1914-1920 (8838 Sjt. J. E. Welch. Glouc. R.), Army Long Service and Good Conduct Medal, GVR (5172112 Sjt. E. J. Welch. Glouc. R.); medals officially impressed, group swing mounted on card for display. Group lightly polished with some hairlines and surface marks, minor rim nicks to last, otherwise very fine. (4)
MILITARY MEDALS, DUKE OF CORNWALL LIGHT INFANTRY, A Long Service and Meritorious Service Pair awarded to Sjt. J. W. Reardon, Duke of Cornwall’s Light Infantry, comprising: Army Long Service and Good Conduct Medal, GVR, with Regular Army clasp (5429385 Sjt. J. W. Reardon. D.C.L.I.), and Army Meritorious Service Medal, GVIR, for Meritorious Service (5429385 Sjt. J. W. Reardon. D.C.L.I.); medals officially impressed, pair swing mounted on card for display. Lightly toned with just one or two small marks, first digit of service number faint on first medal, otherwise nearly extremely fine. (2)
MILITARY MEDALS, HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT, A Rare Great War Family ‘Double Casualty’ Group to the ‘Odell’ brothers, William and Reginald, both killed in action whilst serving together with the 1/4th Hampshire Regiment, comprising: A Great War ‘MID’ Trio and Plaque awarded to Sergeant Reginald Arthur Odell, 1st/4th Battalion (T.F.), Hampshire Regiment, mentioned in despatches for distinguished service during the Defence of Kut-al-Amarah, who later died of wounds received whilst serving in Mesopotamia 30 June 1916, comprising: 1914-15 Star (6-846 Sjt. R. Odell. Hamps: R.), British War and Victory Medals, 1914-1920, the latter with bronze MID oak leaves (846 Sgt. R. Odell. Hamps. R.), Memorial Plaque, 1914-1918 (Reginald Arthur Odell); medals officially impressed, group loose, all pristine with original ribbons and envelopes as received. As struck, toned. and: A Great War ‘Territorials’ Group of 3 and Plaque awarded to Sergeant William Odell, 1st/4th Battalion, Hampshire Regiment, killed in action in Mesopotamia 12 September 1918, comprising: British War and Victory Medals, 1914-1920 (203055 Sjt. W. Odell. Hamps. R.), Territorial Force War Medal, 1914-1919 (843 Cpl. W. Odell. Hamps. R.), Memorial Plaque, 1914-1918 (William Odell); medals officially impressed, group loose, all with original ribbons and envelopes as received. As struck, toned. (8) Sold with copy MICs, CWGC casualty reports and other relevant research, showing both brothers as having been born in Hertford, Hertfordshire. Both sets of medals are addressed to Mr J W Odell of Little Crabthorne, Hillhead, Fareham, Hants. An interesting and scarce family group
MILITARY MEDALS, HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT, A Great War Territorial Group of 4 awarded to Acting Sergeant Wilfred Harding, 9th Battalion Hampshire Regiment, comprising: British War and Victory Medals, 1914-1920 (240 A.Sjt. W. Harding. Hamps. R.), Territorial Force War Medal, 1914-1919 (240 A.Sjt. W. Harding. Hamps. R.), Territorial Efficiency Medal, GVR (240 Pte. W. Harding. 9/Hamps. R.); medals officially impressed, group swing mounted on card for display. Second once cleaned with a silvery tone in parts, otherwise extremely fine, toned with some lustre. (4) Sold with copy MIC
MILITARY MEDALS, HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT, A Great War Territorial Group of 4 awarded to Private Montague Jenvey, 9th Battalion Hampshire Regiment, comprising: British War and Victory Medals, 1914-1920 (355059 Pte. M. Jenvey. Hamps. R.), Territorial Force War Medal, 1914-1919 (130 Pte. M. Jenvey. Hamps. R.), Territorial Efficiency Medal, GVR (355059 Pte. (L. Cpl) M. Jenvey. 9/Hamps. R.); medals officially impressed, group swing mounted on card for display. About extremely fine, toned. (4) Sold with copy MIC
MILITARY MEDALS, A Great War ‘Mesopotamia’ DCM Group of 2 awarded to Colour Sergeant George P Edgerton, 9th (Service) Battalion, Royal Warwickshire Regiment, awarded for conspicuous gallantry shown during the attack upon Turkish positions at El Hannah 5 April 1916 as part of the final attempts toward the Relief of Kut, comprising: Distinguished Conduct Medal, GVR (11950 Sjt: G. P. Edgerton. 9/R. War: R.), British War Medal, 1914-1920 (11950 A. C. Sjt. G. Edgerton. R. War. R.); pair officially impressed, medals loose. Minor correction to first digit on DCM, otherwise good very fine with just a few hairlines, toned. (2) DCM London Gazette 14.11.1916 – ‘For conspicuous gallantry in action. With his Officer, he attacked and disabled an enemy machine-gun, displaying great gallantry and determination.’ Sold with copy MIC showing his entitlement to a full 1914-15 trio, and copy DCM citation. Also sold copies of with the relevant war diaries for the 9th Royal Warwickshires, showing that during the attacks on El Hannah and Falahieh the battalion suffered 14 officers killed or wounded, and 189 other ranks killed or wounded. Despite their brave efforts, the British relief force under General Gorringe failed to lift the siege of the Anglo-British troops in Kut-el-Amara.
MILITARY MEDALS, HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT, A Great War Territorial Group of 3 awarded to Acting Warrant Officer Class II Harold S Bickell, Hampshire Regiment, comprising: British War and Victory Medals, 1914-1920 (2641 A. W. O. Cl. 2. H. S. Bickell. Hamps. R.), Territorial Force War Medal, 1914-1919 (2641 Cpl. H. S. Bickell. Hamps. R.); medals officially impressed, group loose. One or two tiny verdigris spots, otherwise nearly extremely fine, toned with some lustre. (3) Sold with copy MIC.
MILITARY MEDALS, HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT, A Great War Territorial Group of 3 awarded to Private Reginald Green, Hampshire Regiment, comprising: British War and Victory Medals, 1914-1920 (1709 Pte. R. Green. Hamps. R.), Territorial Force War Medal, 1914-1919 (1709 Pte. R. Green. Hamps. R.); medals officially impressed, group swing mounted on card for display. Extremely fine, well toned. (3) Sold with copy MIC
MILITARY MEDALS, HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT, A Great War Territorial Group of 3 awarded to Private Donald J Carter, Hampshire Regiment, comprising: British War and Victory Medals, 1914-1920 (493 Pte. D. J. Carter. Hamps. R.), Territorial Force War Medal, 1914-1919 (493 Pte. D. J. Carter. Hamps. R.); medals officially impressed, group swing mounted on card for display. The latter with one or two small verdigris spots in places, generally about very fine, toned. (3) Sold with copy MIC showing his address as Station Road, Herriard, Basingstoke, Hants.
MILITARY MEDALS, HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT, A Great War Territorial Group of 3 awarded to Private William D Stainer, Hampshire Regiment, comprising: British War and Victory Medals, 1914-1920 (305071 Pte. W. D. Stainer. Hamps. R.), Territorial Force War Medal, 1914-1919 (643 Pte. W. D. Stainer. Hamps. R.); medals officially impressed, group swing mounted on card for display. Extremely fine, lightly toned with some lustre. (3) Sold with copy MIC
MILITARY MEDALS, HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT, A Great War Territorial and Afghanistan Group of 3 awarded to Private William Percey, Hampshire Regiment, comprising: British War Medal, 1914-1920 (1470 Pte. W. Percey. Hamps. R.), Territorial Force War Medal, 1914-1919 (1470 Pte. W. Percey. Hamps. R.), India General Service Medal, 1908-1935, single clasp, Afghanistan N.W.F. 1919 (240206 Pte. W. Percey. Hamps. R.); medals officially impressed, group swing mounted on card for display. Good very fine, lightly toned. (3) Sold with copy MIC
MILITARY MEDALS, HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT, A Great War and Afghanistan Group of 3 awarded to Private Herbert Oughton, Hampshire Regiment, comprising: British War and Victory Medals, 1914-1920 (281473 Pte. H. Oughton. Hamps. R.), India General Service Medal, 1908-1935, single clasp, Afghanistan N.W.F. 1919 (281473 Pte. H. Oughton. Hamps. R.); medals officially impressed, group loose. Practically as struck, just a few tiny hairlines, lightly toned, the latter very lustrous. (3) Sold with copy MIC and roll mention confirming his IGSM and clasp, showing him as serving with the 1st/6th Battalion, Hampshire Regiment, attached to the ‘17th Spec. Bn.’
MILITARY MEDALS, HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT, A Great War Territorial Group of 2 awarded to Private Lewis Wiggins, Hampshire Regiment, comprising: British War Medal, 1914-1920 (1826 Pte. L. Wiggins. Hamps. R.), Territorial Force War Medal, 1914-1919 (1826 Pte. L. Wiggins. Hamps. R.); medals officially impressed, group swing mounted on card for display. Minor reverse edge bruise two second, generally good very fine, toned. (2) Sold with copy MIC, showing his additional entitlement to an IGS 1908-35 with clasp Afghanistan NWF 1919.
MILITARY MEDALS, HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT, TERRITORIAL FORCE WAR MEDAL, 1914-1919 (1231 Pte. H. Hellyer. Hamps. R.); officially impressed. Once polished with a few light contact marks and hairlines, otherwise very fine, toned. Sold with copy MIC showing the recipient as Horace Hellyer, and showing his entitlement to additional British War and Victory Medals, and a Territorial Efficiency Medal.
MILITARY MEDALS, OXFORDSHIRE & BUCKINGHAMSHIRE LIGHT INFANTRY, BRITISH WAR MEDAL, 1914-1920 (6190 Pte. W. Legg. Oxf. & Bucks L.I.); officially impressed, sold with memorial scroll and OHMS cardboard holder. One or two light marks, practically as struck. Private William George Legg was born in Halstock, Somerset, and lived in Bradford Peverell, Dorset, attested for service with the 1/4th Battalion Oxford & Bucks Light Infantry, was killed in action 11 December 1916 whilst serving on the Somme, and is remembered on the Thiepval Memorial.
MILITARY MEDALS, LOYAL NORTH LANCASHIRE REGIMENT, A Lot of 4 WWI Campaign Singles to The Loyal North Lancashire Regiment who also served in the East Africa Campaign, comprising: 1914-15 Star (9547 Pte. J. G. Bilton. L. .N. Lan: R.); British War Medal 1914-1920 (10077 Pte. R. Curran. L. N. Lan. R.); Victory Medals (2), 1914-1919 (9231 Pte. A. Liddle. L. N. Lan. R.) and (9551 Pte. C. Duffy. L. N. Lan. R,); medals officially impressed. About very fine, generally toned. (4) Sold with MIC copies and other research.
MILITARY MEDALS, DISTINGUISHED SERVICE MEDAL, GVIR, 1st type (J,76641 E. Dilworth, L. Tel.); officially impressed. Attractively toned, extremely fine. DSM London Gazette 26.05.1942 – ‘for courage and resolution in action against enemy aircraft, while serving in HMS Beryl.’ The Anti-Submarine Trawler HMS Beryl played a distinguished role in WW2, largely in connection with her sustained operations in and around the Grand Harbour of Malta. She performed mine-sweeping operations in the approach area to the harbour through the Siege of Malta, and was nicknamed the ‘Flagship of Malta’. She repeatedly cleared mines at some considerable risk, and she also played a part 29 December 1941 when she was attacked by several ME109s, a submarine and several Eboats, where she was severely damaged. Furthermore, she also served as an escort to the stricken tanker SS Ohio as against the odds she managed to arrive into the harbour with her essential cargo of supplies, just prior to breaking in half upon arrival. This award is believed to relate to this latter action, as Lt Commander Sellwood received the DSC, and other crewmembers were decorated also. D/J 76641 Leading Telegraphist Ezekiel Dilworth was awarded the DSM for his role in this action, and was also entitled to a RN LSGC medal. Sold with copied London Gazette mentions and other research.
MILITARY MEDALS, MIDDLESEX REGIMENT, A Great War ‘Territorial’ Group of 3 awarded to Private Thomas Carroll, Middlesex Regiment, late Hampshire Yeomanry, comprising: British War and Victory Medals, 1914-1920 (887 Pte. T. Caroll. Hamps. Yeo.), Territorial Force War Medal, 1914-1919 (887 Pte. T. Carroll. Hamps. Yeo.); medals officially impressed, group swing mounted on card for display. Attractively toned, pleasing extremely fine with lustre, scarce for Yeomanry. (3) Sold with copy MIC
MILITARY MEDALS, WILTSHIRE REGIMENT, A Great War ‘Territorial’ Group of 3 awarded to Private Ernest J Marsh, Wiltshire Regiment, comprising: British War and Victory Medals, 1914-1920 (200256 Pte. E. J. Marsh. Wilts. R.), Territorial Force War Medal, 1914-1919 (1622 Pte. E. J. Marsh. Wilts. R.); medals officially impressed, group court mounted with reverse pin for wear. Lightly toned and once polished, small edge knock to naming on first, extremely fine, the latter with some lustre. (3) Sold with copy MIC
MILITARY MEDALS, MANCHESTER REGIMENT, A Great War 1914 ‘POW’ Trio awarded to Private Joseph Roberts, 2nd Battalion, Manchester Regiment, wounded and taken Prisoner of War at Le Cateau 26 August 1914, comprising: 1914 Star with clasp ‘5th Aug. – 22nd Nov. 1914’ (2224 Pte J. Roberts. 2/Manch: R.), British War, 1914-1920 (erased), Victory Medal, 1914-1920 (2224 Pte J. Roberts. Manch: R.); the first and third officially impressed, second erased, group court mounted for display, the first coming slightly loose from court-mounting. A little lacquer in places and a few light marks, about very fine, toned. (3) Private Joseph Roberts was born 22 January 1895 at Chorlton, Manchester, and enlisted for Army service at Manchester 5 January 1912. Whilst serving with the BEF in the early stages of the Great War, he was wounded in action and taken prisoner at Le Cateau. Sold with copy MIC, copied photo of Private Roberts in a German POW camp, and other useful documentation. When originally sold, the family made note that the original BWM had ‘vanished in the 30s’ as many did, for their silver content.
MILITARY MEDALS, ARGYLL & SUTHERLAND HIGHLANDERS, A Great War LSGC Group of 4 awarded to Sergeant G Scott, Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders, comprising: 1914-15 Star (10297. Sjt. G. Scott. A. & S. Highrs.), British War and Victory Medals, 1914-1920 (10297 Sjt. G. Scott. A. & S. H.), Army Long Service and Good Conduct Medal, GVR (2966437 C. Sjt. G. Scott. A. & S.H.); medals officially impressed, group swing mounted on card for display. Group toned and lightly polished with some hairlines, very fine. (4)
MILITARY MEDALS, A Pleasing Great War and WW2 MM Group of 5 awarded to Private John W Pitman, 6th (Inniskilling) Dragoons, comprising: Military Medal, GVR (D-5486 Pte J. W. Pitman. 6/Dns.), 1914-15 Star (D-5486 Pte. J. W. Pitman, 6th. Dns.), British War and Victory Medals, 1914-1920 (D-5486 Pte. J. W. Pitman. 6-Dns), Defence Medal, 1939-1945; the first four medals officially impressed, the last unnamed as issued, group swing mounted on bar with reverse pin for wear, in blue leather case. A few light marks, good very fine, toned. (5) Sold with copy MIC
MILITARY MEDALS, RIFLE BRIGADE, A Great War KIA Pair awarded to Private Fred Claydon, 14th Battalion, Rifle Brigade, late Yorkshire Light Infantry, who was killed in action 25 August 1918, comprising: 1914-15 Star (21059 Pte. F. Claydon. Yorks. L. I.), Victory Medal, 1914-1919 (21059 Pte. F. Claydon. Yorks. L. I.); medals officially impressed, British War Medal absent, medals loose. About very fine, toned. (2) Private Fred Claydon, Son of Mr. W. Claydon, of 5, Arbitration St., Doncaster, was killed in action 25 August 1918, and is buried at Gomiecourt South Cemetery. Sold with copy MIC and CWGC casualty report.
MILITARY MEDALS, ARMY SERVICE CORPS,A Great War ‘1914’ Trio awarded to Private Ernest John Crompton, No.2 Field Ambulance, Royal Army Service Corps, who was wounded in action 26 September 1918, comprising: 1914 Star (1838 Pte E. Crompton. R.A.M.C.), British War and Victory Medals, 1914-1920 (1838 Pte. E. J. Crompton. R.A.M.C.); medals officially impressed, group loose, and sold with a silver gilt Masonic prize medal dated 1934 and white metal Silver Jubilee commemorative. Extremely fine, toned, the first with minor official corrections to rank and last letter of surname. (5) Ernest John Crompton was born c.1890 in Portsmouth, Hants, and prior to Great War service he had worked as a Servant (Indoor). He served at Home for 6 years at Netley prior to the outbreak of hostilities in late 1914, and continued to serve throughout, receiving a gun-shot wound to the right thigh 26 September 1918. Sold with copy MIC and copy service papers, showing his attestation with the RAMC in 1908, subsequent wounding, entitlement and details which suggest later service at sea in the merchant navy.
MILITARY MEDALS, ARMY SERVICE CORPS,A Great War ‘Territorial’ Group of 3 awarded to Company Quarter Master Sergeant Henry M Howarth, Army Service Corps, comprising: British War and Victory Medals, 1914-1920 (T4-247442 C. Q. M. Sjt. H. M. Howarth. A.S.C.), Territorial Force War Medal, 1914-1919 (T4-247442 C. Q. M. Sjt. H. M. Howarth. A.S.C.); medals officially impressed, group loose. Practically as struck, lightly toned and lustrous. (3) Sold with copy MIC
MILITARY MEDALS, ROYAL ARMY MEDICAL CORPS & VAD, A Great War Meritorious Service Group of 4 awarded to Acting Quarter Master Sergeant Walter Hopkins, Royal Army Medical Corps, comprising: 1914-15 Star (31591. Sjt. W. Hopkins, R.A.M.C.), British War and Victory Medals, 1914-1920 (31591. W.O. Cl. 2. W. Hopkins, R.A.M.C.), Army Meritorious Service Medal, GVR, ‘for Meritorious Service’ (31591 S. Sjt - A. Q. M. Sjt. W. Hopkins. R.A.M.C.); medals officially impressed, group court mounted on board for display, although starting to come loose. A few light marks, otherwise good very fine, toned. MSM London Gazette Sold with copy MIC and MSM card
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