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Click here to subscribeFifteen Various Volunteer Service And Shooting Medals Mostly VictorianOf silver, gilt-bronze, bronze and white-metal: mounted on card in a later glazed mahogany display case (16)Footnotes:The small medal top centre is an example struck for the visit of 2,400 Belgian Guardes Civiques to England. A return visit after 1,100 volunteers had attended the Tir National in Brussels in 1866For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
LONDON, TOWER BRIDGE COMMEMORATIVE MEDAL CIRCA 1886 The circular gold medal within wreath with a view of the proposed bridge, with blue enamel stating Memorial Stone Laid 21st June 1886, the reverse with the Prince of Wales feathers, crown suspender, to a red and white ribbon with enamel suspension bar with City of London arms SIZE/DIMENSIONS: 8.2cm long including suspension, wreath 3cm diameter GROSS WEIGHT: 26.2 grams Condition Report: Some tarnishing and signs of light wear Condition Report Disclaimer
Three: Private A. Butcher, 2nd Battalion, Rifle Brigade 1914 Star (4004 Pte. A. Butcher. 2/Rif: Brig.); British War and Victory Medals (4004 Pte. A. Butcher. Rif. Brig.) together with metal wound stripe and Silver War Badge No. B319189 in its numbered box, nearly extremely fine (3) £140-£180 --- Albert Butcher served in France and Flanders with the 2nd Battalion, Rifle Brigade, from 7 November 1914. Sold with copied Medal Index Card which shows that he also served in the East Kent Regiment.
Three: A. Greatrex, British Red Cross Society and Order of St. John of Jerusalem 1914 Star (A. Greatrex, B.R.C.S. & O. St. J.J.); British War and Victory Medals (A. Greatrix [sic], B.R.C. & St. J.J.) nearly extremely fine (3) £200-£240 --- Albert Greatrex served with the British Red Cross Society during the Great War as a Hospital Orderly. His Medal Index Card states that he landed in France on 30 August 1914; whereas the medal roll for the British War and Victory Medals states that he served in France from 5 October 1914 to 10 November 1914, and was invalided home.
Pair: Duffadar Gopal Singh, 9th Horse 1914 Star (2667 Sowar Gopal Singh, 9/Horse); Victory Medal 1914-19 (2667 Dfdr. Gopal Singh, 9 Horse) good very fine 1914-15 Star (4) (No. 3647 Sowar Mir Dad Khan, 7/Hariana Lncrs.; No. 1285 Dafr. Arjan Singh, 16/Cavy.; No. 1535 Sowar Balbir Singh, 16/Cavy.; No. 4031 Sowar Atta Mohd Khan, 25/Cavy.) some staining in places, generally fine and better (6) £80-£100
Three: Petty Officer J. S. Cox, Royal Navy 1914-15 Star (119082. J. S. Cox. P.O., R.N.); British War and Victory Medals (119082 J. S. Cox. P.O. R.N.) number and rank a little rubbed on VM, otherwise very fine Three: Cook A. E. Spence, Royal Navy 1914-15 Star (M.11428, A. E. Spence, Ck. Mte., 2, R.N.); British War and Victory Medals (M.11428 A. E. Spence. Ck. Mte. R.N.) very fine (6) £80-£100 --- James Seymour Cox was born at Ryde, Isle of Wight, on 3 December 1886 and joined the Royal Navy as a Boy Second Class in H.M.S. St. Vincent, on 15 March 1882. He was advanced to Ordinary Seaman, H.M.S. Euryalus, on 3 December 1884, and to Able Seaman, H.M.S. Baccante, on 13 February 1887. He transferred to the Coast Guard Section as Boatman at Kingstown (East Ferry) on 7 June 1895, and subsequently served at Limerick and the South of Ireland, being advanced to Petty Officer in November 1911. He reverted to serve in H.M.S. Albemarle on 1 August 1914, and served in the Great War in H.M.S. Victory I and H.M.S. Fisgard. He was invalided on account of defective teeth in October 1919. He had been awarded his Long Service and Good Conduct Medal in 1896. Alfred Edwin Spence was born at Moniaive, Dumfries, Scotland, on 20 August 1896, and was a baker by trade. He joined the Royal Navy as a Second Cook’s Mate, H.M.S. Victory, on 18 January 1915, and was confirmed in that rate on 4 March 1915. He was advanced to Cook’s Mate, H.M.S. St. Vincent, on 1 January 1916, and Cook on 17 May 1919. He was invalided with neurasthenia on 25 December 1919.
Three: Stoker Petty Officer F. J. H. Burt, Royal Navy 1914-15 Star (K. 10238, F. H. J. Burt, S.P.O., R.N.); British War and Victory Medals (K.10238 F. H. J. Burt. S.P.O. R.N.) light contact marks, very fine Three: Wireman Second Class W. Smallwood, Royal Navy 1914-15 Star (M.14134 W. Smallwood, Wmn. 2. R.N.); British War and Victory Medals (M.14134 W. Smallwood. Wmn. 2. R.N.) good very fine (6) £80-£100 --- Frederick Harold John Burt was born in Southampton on 2 September 1887 and joined the Royal Navy as a Stoker Second Class in H.M.S. Nelson on 23 January 1906. He was advanced to Stoker First Class in H.M.S. Royal Arthur on 19 November 1906, and to Stoker Petty Officer in H.M.S. Venus on 1 November 1913. During the Great War he served in several ships including H.M.S. Attack, and was most likely aboard H.M.S. Attack, when it was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea. He was awarded his Long Service and Good Conduct Medal in March 1921, and was appointed Chief Stoker in H.M.S. Coventry the following month. He died in service, of injuries sustained in an accident on board H.M.S. Coventry, on 8 March 1923. William Smallwood was born in Birmingham on 16 October 1892 and joined the Royal Navy as an Armourer’s Crewman in H.M.S. Vernon on 9 July 1915. He served during the Great War in H.M.S. Victory II, H.M.S. Phaeton and H.M.S. Acteon, and was shore discharged on 4 March 1919.
Three: Stoker Petty Officer J. Roberts, Royal Navy, who was killed in action when H.M.S. Monmouth sank with the loss of all hands at the Battle of Coronel on 1 November 1914 1914-15 Star (276533, J. Roberts, S.P.O., R.N.); British War and Victory Medals (276533 J. Roberts. S.P.O. R.N.) light contact marks, very fine (3) £120-£160 --- James Roberts was born in Devon on 1 February 1873 and joined the Royal Navy as a Stoker Second Class on 19 April 1894. He was advanced to Leading Stoker in H.M.S. Donegal on 11 August 1905, and to Stoker Petty Officer in H.M.S. Monmouth on 17 January 1907. After service in several other ships he was awarded his Long Service and Good Conduct Medal in May 1913, and returned to H.M.S. Monmouth in July 1914, serving in her during the Great War. He was killed in action during the Battle of Coronel on 1 November 1914, when H.M.S. Monmouth was lost with all hands, and is commemorated on the Plymouth Naval Memorial.
A rare Second War C.B., inter-War ‘North West Frontier 1930-31 Operations’ D.S.O., Great War ‘1914 Operations’ M.C. group of twelve awarded to Major-General C. A. West, Royal Engineers, latterly Assistant Chief of Staff at S.H.A.E.F. The Most Honourable Order of The Bath, C.B. (Military) Companion’s neck badge, silver-gilt and enamel, with neck riband; Distinguished Service Order, G.V.R., silver-gilt and enamel, with integral top riband bar, the reverse central medallion slightly recessed, and with traces of repair; Military Cross, G.V.R., unnamed as issued; 1914 star, with clasp (Lieut: C. A. West. R.E.); British War and Victory Medals, with M.I.D. oak leaves (Capt. C. A. West.) the VM renamed; India General Service 1908-35, 1 clasp, North West Frontier, with M.I.D. oak leaf 1930-31 (Major C. A. West. D.S.O., M.C., R.E.); 1939-45 Star; France and Germany Star; Defence and War Medals 1939-45, the Second War awards inscribed Boots-style ‘Maj. Gen. C. A. West’, rank on the Defence Medal partially corrected; Coronation 1937, unnamed as issued, mounted court-style as worn, generally good very fine (12) £3,600-£4,400 --- C.B. London Gazette 8 June 1944. D.S.O. London Gazette 7 May 1932: ‘For distinguished services rendered in the field in connection with military operation on the North-West Frontier of India during the period October 1930 to March 1931.’ M.C. London Gazette 18 February 1915. Clement Arthur West was born in India in August 1892 and was educated at King’s School, Canterbury and the Royal Military Academy Woolwich. Commissioned into the Royal Engineers in July 1912, he was advanced to Lieutenant shortly after the outbreak of hostilities in August 1914. West arrived in France with the 54th Field Company, R.E. on 5 October 1914, and was subsequently present at Mons, Le Cateau, the crossing of the Marne and Aisne, La Bassee and Ypres, and remained on active service until 1 February 1915, services for which he was awarded the Military Cross and was Mentioned in Despatches (London Gazette 17 February 1915). He was also severely wounded during this period. Returning to active duty with 227th Field Company, R.E. in August 1916, he was employed in the battle of Thiepval in the following month, prior to being assigned to the British 66th Division as Adjutant to the Commander Royal Engineers (C.R.E.) that October. West remained similarly employed until July 1918 and was again Mentioned in Despatches (London Gazette 4 December 1917). Between the wars West enjoyed a series of staff appointments, in addition to another stint of active service on the North West Frontier as a Brigade Major between 1930-31, the latter operations resulting in him being awarded the D.S.O. and a further Mention in Despatches. In May 1932, he became a G.S.O. 2 at Army H.Q., India, but in October 1934 he returned home to take up a new appointment as Deputy Assistant Military Secretary at the War Office. Following the outbreak of the Second World War, West served as a Brigadier on the General Staff 1940-42, during which period he joined a delegation sent to the New Zealand Government. Advanced to Major-General on the General Staff in 1943, he next became a District Commander, Home Forces, and latterly an Assistant Chief of Staff at S.H.A.E.F., being appointed a Companion of the Order of the Bath in 1944. He retired in January 1947 and died in September 1972. Sold with a portrait photographic image of the recipient and copied research.
Three: Able Seaman J. W. Callaghan, Royal Navy 1914-15 Star (216615, J. W. Callaghan, A.B., R.N.); British War and Victory Medals (216615 J. W. Callaghan. A.B. R.N.) good very fine Three: Joiner F. E. Coltherup, Royal Navy, who died at sea when H.M.S. Valerian was sunk in the ‘Havana-Bermuda Hurricane’ of October 1926, one of the worst peacetime disasters in the history of the Royal Navy 1914-15 Star (M.8132 F. E. Coltherup. Car. Cr. R.N.); British War and Victory Medals (M.8132 F. E. Coltherup. Jr. R.N.) medals impressed in later style and therefore likely to be his duplicate set (see footnote), nearly extremely fine (6) £80-£100 --- James William Callaghan was born at Battersea, London, on 15 November 1884 and joined the Royal Navy as a Boy Second Class in H.M.S. Impregnable, on 2 August 1901. He was advanced to Ordinary Seaman, H.M.S. Euryalus, on 2 May 1904, and Able Seaman on 1 April 1905. He served in H.M.S. Zealandia, from 14 May 1912 to 30 September 1917, being further advanced to Leading Seaman in July 1916. He subsequently served in H.M.S. Victory I and H.M.S. Excellent. He was awarded his Long Service and Good Conduct Medal in April 1919, and was advanced to Petty Officer, H.M.S. Antrim, on 1 August 1920. He was discharged to pension in October 1922. Frederick Ernest Coltherup was born at Portsmouth on 11 July 1894 and was by trade a carpenter. He joined the Royal Navy as a Carpenters Crewman, H.M.S. Victory, on 25 August 1914, and was advanced to Leading Carpenters Crewman, H.M.S. Canada, on 1 September 1917, and Joiner Third Class on 1 October 1918. He was further advanced to Joiner Second Class, H.M.S. Canterbury, on 1 September 1920, and Joiner First Class, H.M.S. Victory II, on 1 September 1923. He was serving in the Sloop H.M.S. Valerian, in October 1926, which sank in a hurricane off Bermuda, after helping in hurricane relief operations, with the loss of four officers and eighty four men, including the recipient, one of the worst peacetime disasters in the history of the Royal Navy. It is likely that his original medals were lost at sea at the same time, and a duplicate set was applied for and issued to the administrators of his estate.
Three: Able Seaman and Navy Diver T. W. Cobon, Royal Navy 1914-15 Star (146550, T. W. Cobon, A.B., R.N.); British War and Victory Medals (146550 T. W. Cobon. A.B. R.N.) very fine Three: Able Seaman W. H. Tredree, Royal Navy 1914-15 Star (J.7859 W. H. Tredree. A.B., R.N.); British War and Victory Medals (J.7859 W. H. Tredree. A.B. R.N.) very fine (6) £80-£100 --- Thomas William Cobon was born at Blakeney, Norfolk, on 4 September 1872 and joined the Royal Navy as a Boy Second Class in H.M.S. St. Vincent on 1 October 1888. He was advanced to Ordinary Seaman, H.M.S. Northumberland, on 4 September 1890, and Able Seaman, H.M.S. Orlando, on 20 October 1892. He qualified as a Navy Diver, in December 1895. He was discharged to shore on expiration of his period of service in September 1902, and joined the Royal Fleet Reserve, but re-enlisted for a further period of service in the Royal Navy in October the same year. He was awarded his Long Service and Good Conduct Medal in 1906 and was discharged to pension in November 1912, joining the Royal Fleet Reserve. During the Great War he served in H.M.S. Pembroke, M.F.A. Empress, and the naval base at Osea Island. He was demobilised in April 1920. William Henry Tredree was born at Oxwich, Gower, Glamorgan, on 21 January 1893and joined the Royal Navy as a Boy Second Class in H.M.S. Ganges II on 6 April 1910. He was advanced to Ordinary Seaman, H.M.S. Mars, on 21 January 1911, and Able Seaman, H.M.S. Bellerophon, on 28 February 1912. He served during the Great War in H.M.S. Diana from 18 April 1913 to 27 September 1917, when posted to serve in H.M.S. Vivid I. He was discharged ‘free’ on compassionate grounds in March 1920.
A good Second War ‘1945’ C.B.E., 1943 ‘Htizwe Bridgehead’ D.S.O. group of ten awarded to Brigadier A. W. Lowther, Indian Army, late Devonshire Regiment, a veteran of the Great War and North West Frontier, who went on to command the 2nd Battalion, 1st Punjab Regiment in Arakan in 1943, and then commanded the 4th Indian Infantry Brigade, March 1943 - January 1945 The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, C.B.E. (Military) Commander’s 2nd type, neck badge, silver-gilt and enamel, in Garrard & Co. Ltd case of issue; Distinguished Service Order, G.VI.R., silver-gilt and enamel, reverse officially dated ‘1943’, with integral top riband bar; British War and Victory Medals (Lieut. A. W. Lowther.) VM rank given as ‘2. Lieut.’; India General Service 1908-35, 1 clasp, Afghanistan N.W.F. 1919 (Lieut. A. W. Lowther, 1/76/Pjbs.); India General Service 1936-39, 1 clasp, North West Frontier 1936-37 (Major A. W. Lowther, 3-1 Punjab R.); 1939-45 Star; Burma Star; War Medal 1939-45; India Service Medal, first four campaign awards mounted for wear, with riband bars, BWM and VM a little polished, otherwise generally very fine or better (10) £4,000-£5,000 --- C.B.E. London Gazette 15 November 1945. The original recommendation states: ‘Arakan/Burma. Brigadier Lowther assumed command of 4 Ind. Inf. Bde. on 29 Mar 43, and relinquished on taking home leave on 19 Jan 45. He has commanded his Brigade with continuous success and ability during two successive operational seasons. During many engagements, Brig. Lowther has set a fine example of determined leadership, and the successes of his Bde, and their final efficiency are in no small measure due to the continuous hard work, keenness and determination with which he has carried out his duties as their Commander. He has in fact, built up a fine Brigade, well trained and efficient, from the very small beginnings which existed in the early days of 1943. Throughout, Brig. Lowther’s services to his Brigade, and the Division, have been characterised by the quiet confidence with which he has carried out the tasks allotted, and by an unfailing determination to succeed. His services have been exceptional, and in my opinion [Major General C. E. N. Lomax, Commanding 26th Indian Division], fully merit the award of the C.B.E. for which I very strongly recommend him.’ D.S.O. London Gazette 1 June 1943. The original recommendation states: ‘At Htizwe, Burma, 10 - 16 March 1943. On 12 Mar 43 his battalion position was attacked during several hours. The attack was repulsed and the battalion ordered to be withdrawn to a new position. Col. Lowther skilfully withdrew his battalion to a new position in daylight from close contact with the enemy. The following day his battalion was again attacked in a position held by the battalion and ancillary troops under command. The enemy affected a lodgement and succeeded in penetrating. The first counter attack failed; a second ejected the enemy with great loss, resulting in the capture of much material and very valuable documents. On orders from Bde HQ on 14/15 Mar Col. Lowther successfully withdrew his battalion and all attached troops in his area across an unfordable river, from close contact with the enemy. He conducted a similar operation, equally successfully, on the following night. Col. Lowther displayed a great tactical ability and initiative throughout, rectified many critical situations by his personality and showed complete disregard for his own safety. His example combined with skilful and determined leadership undoubtedly saved the Bde from disaster.’ M.I.D. London Gazettes 19 October 1944 and 5 April 1945. Albert William Lowther initially served during the Great War as a Private in the Devonshire Regiment, prior to being commissioned Second Lieutenant in the I.A.R.O. in July 1918. He was posted to the 76th Punjabis, and served with them in the Mesopotamian theatre of war and subsequently on the North West Frontier. Lowther advanced to Lieutenant in 1922, to Captain in 1932, and served as Major with the 3/1st Punjab Regiment (formerly the 76th Punjabis) on the North West Frontier. Lowther transferred to the 2nd Battalion, and commanded them during the Second World War in Burma. The Battalion received more gallantry awards than any other unit of the Indian Army for the Second World War. Lowther commanded his Battalion as part of the 55th Indian Infantry Brigade, 14th Indian Division during the First Arakan Campaign and was rewarded with the D.S.O. for his skilful withdraw from the Htizwe Bridgehead when the Division was overrun by the Japanese in March 1943. Lowther was promoted to Brigadier, and commanded the 4th Indian Infantry Brigade from 23 March 1943 - 19 January 1945. The latter served as part of the 26th Indian Division, 15th Indian Corps in the Arakan and Burma.
Four: Gunner R. Manktelow, Royal Marine Artillery 1914-15 Star (R.M.A. 8166, Gr. R. Manktelow); British War and Victory Medals (R.M.A. 8166 Gr. R. Manktelow); Royal Navy L.S. & G.C., G.V.R., 1st issue (8166 Reginald Manktelow, Gunner, R.M.A.) very fine (4) £120-£160 --- Reginald Manktelow was born in Battersea, London, on 12 September 1881, and was enlisted into the Royal Marine Artillery as a Private on 30 May 1899. He was promoted to Gunner 2nd Class on 11 February 1900, and to Gunner on 10 April 1900. For the next decade he was embarked, interspersed with periods ashore, in the following ships: Dreadnought, Empress of India, Caesar, Vivid, Barfleur, Vengeance, and Africa. On 4 July 1911, he was embarked on the newly launched battleship H.M.S. Hercules and remained in this ship throughout the Great War, including an active part in the battle of Jutland, where she fought in the 6th Division along with Marlborough, Revenge and Agincourt. She was the 23rd ship in line after deployment. She engaged enemy battlecruisers from 19.00-19.15 achieving hits with her fifth and sixth salvoes. She fired 98 rounds from her main armament during the whole engagement. She was straddled and hit by splinters, but sustained no damage or casualties. Turned to avoid several torpedoes, one of which was seen to pass right alongside. Hercules had a reputation as 'A pugilists ship' amongst the men. Many a 'troublemaker' was posted to Hercules. Discipline was strict. She was equipped with a boxing ring. Breaches of discipline, especially those that resulted in arguments or fights, would very often be dealt with by 'volunteering' those involved to fight in the ring. Large wagers were often placed on these bouts by both the officers and men. Another punishment meted-out, was to lock miscreants in the brig with a length of used heavy hawser. The offender was allowed out as soon as he had, with his bare hands, unpicked the hawser. This might take days and result in ripped and bleeding nails. Gunner Manktelow received his L.S. & G.C. medal in March 1915 and left Hercules on 29 January 1919, when she was reduced to the Reserve Fleet.
Five: Flight Cadet E. C. Taylor, Royal Air Force and West Kent Yeomanry, later Observer, Royal Observer Corps 1914-15 Star (1228 Pte. E. C. Taylor W. Kent Yeo.); British War and Victory Medals (319891. F. Cdt. E. C. Taylor R.A.F.); Defence Medal, in named card box of issue addressed to ‘Mr. E. C. Taylor, Stonefield, Ashford Road, Bearsted, Nr. Maidstone, Kent’, with enclosure; Royal Observer Corps Medal, E.II.R., 1st issue, with Second Award Bar (Observer E. C. Taylor) last in card box of issue, also with named card box of issue for Second Award Bar, Great War awards mounted for wear, generally good very fine or better (5) (5) £300-£400 --- Edward Cunningham Taylor was born in September 1896, and served during the Great War with the 1/1st West Kent Yeomanry in the Gallipoli theatre of war from 6 October 1915. He subsequently transferred to The Buffs before transferring as Flight Cadet to the Royal Air Force in 1918. Taylor was demobilised with the honorary rank of Second Lieutenant, and served with the Royal Observer Corps during the Second World War. Sold with following original documentation: Portrait photograph of recipient in uniform; envelope with 3 Egyptian Stamps on, addressed to ‘270731 Flight Cadet E. Cunningham Taylor (West Kent Yeomanry), Central Letter Officer, Training Brigade, R.A.F., E.E.F.’; 2 notebooks filled with notes in pencil on Lewis Gun training by recipient.
Four: Farrier Lance Sergeant H. C. Matthews, Royal Horse Artillery 1914-15 Star (34256 S. Sth. Cpl H. C. Matthews. R.H.A.); British War and Victory Medals (34256 Cpl. H. C. Matthews. R.A.); Army L.S. & G.C., G.V.R., 1st issue (1036179 Cpl. H. C. Matthews. R.H.A.) very fine (4) £100-£140 --- Henry Charles Matthews attested for the Royal Horse Artillery in May 1904 and served during the Great War in the Egypt theatre from 30 March 1915. He was awarded his Long Service and Good Conduct Medal on 1 April 1923, and was discharged on 14 April 1925. Sold with copied research, including the recipient’s Certificate of Service, and various photographs including a named group photograph from the Farriers’ Class, Army Veterinary School, Aldershot. March, 1910.
Pair: Pioneer A. H. Ingham, Royal Engineers 1914-15 Star (116737 Pnr. A. H. Ingham, R.E.); British War Medal 1914-20 (116737 Pnr. A. H. Ingham. R.E.) nearly very fine Pair: Private W. Pickup, Lancashire Fusiliers, later Herefordshire Regiment British War and Victory Medals (14069 Pte. W. Pickup. Lan. Fus.) edge bruising, the BWM polished, therefore good fine Victory Medal 1914-19 (92400. 2.A.M. T. Sidney. R.A.F.) good very fine (5) £70-£90 --- Arthur Henry Ingham was born in Chelsea in 1882 and attested for the Royal Engineers. He served with the 5th Labour Battalion, R.E., during the Great War on the Western Front from 20 August 1915, and subsequently transferred to the Railway Battalion. He was discharged Class Z Reserve on 14 March 1919. William Pickup attested for the Lancashire Fusiliers and served with them during the Great War, subsequently transferring to the Herefordshire Regiment. Thomas Sidney was born in 1887 and attested for the Royal Flying Corps on 18 August 1917. Appointed Air Mechanic Second Class on 18 January 1918, he served during the Great War on the Western Front from 3 February 1918, and transferred to the Royal Air Force as a Founder Member on 1 April 1918. He was discharged to the Reserve on 30 April 1920. Sold with copied record of service.
A post-War ‘military division’ C.B.E. group of seven awarded to Brigadier E. R. Ash, Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers, late Royal Army Ordnance Corps and Royal Artillery The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, C.B.E. (Military) Commander’s 2nd type, neck badge, silver-gilt and enamel, in D. Shackman & Sons case of issue; British War and Victory Medals (2. Lieut. E. R. Ash.); Territorial Force War Medal 1914-19 (2. Lieut. E. R. Ash. R.A.); Defence and War Medals 1939-45; Coronation 1953, breast awards mounted for wear, very fine (7) £300-£400 --- C.B.E. London Gazette 1 January 1951. The original recommendation states: ‘Since he was transferred from the RAOC to REME in 1942, Brigadier Ash has adopted his new corps with the most wholehearted enthusiasm and has held a series of responsible appointments at home and abroad. As D.D.M.E. to Southern Command he has devoted himself unsparingly, during the past 2 ½ years, to improving the organisation and efficiency of his Corps. His vitality and pride in his work have proved a great inspiration to all those working under him, and his cooperativeness and efficiency have earned the complete confidence of all with whom he has come in contact. Brigaider Ash sets a very high standard for his officers and does not suffer mediocrity gladly. The loyalty he has given to his superiors and the active support he has given to his subordinates have been a great contribution to the morale of his corps. In a comparatively new arm he has, of necessity, had much pioneer work to do, which has involved frequent changes of appointment. Such changes are liable to prejudice an officer’s chances of obtaining full recognition of his service, and it is felt that this may well have been so in Brigadier Ash’s case. It is therefore most strongly recommended that this officer’s past and present outstanding service should now receive recognition by the award of a C.B.E.’ Edwin Raymond Ash was born in May 1897, and served during the Great War with the Trench Mortar Battery & Fire Command, Royal Garrison Artillery in the French theatre of war from 10 February 1918. He advanced to Lieutenant in the Royal Army Ordnance Corps in September 1923, and advanced to Lieutenant Colonel in August 1941. Ash served with the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers during the Second War, and advanced to Brigadier in June 1942. He served as ADC to the King, 1950-52, and in the same capacity to the Queen, 1952-54. Brigadier Ash retired in June 1954, and died three years later.
Three: Private H. D. Cornish, Liverpool Regiment, who was killed in action at Loos on 28 September 1915 1914-15 Star (2569 Pte. H. D. Cornish. L’pool R.); British War and Victory Medals (2569 Pte. H. D. Cornish. L’pool R.) VM renamed, with named card box of issue, good very fine Three: Private T. E. Middleton, York and Lancaster Regiment, who was severely wounded in April 1917 1914-15 Star (18346 Pte. T. E. Middleton, York & Lanc. R.) British War and Victory Medals (18346 Pte. T. E. Middleton, York & Lanc. R.) some light scratches to naming on reverse of Star but fully legible, otherwise nearly very fine Pair: Sergeant A. G. Barker, Liverpool Regiment British War and Victory Medals, with M.I.D. oak leaves (408141 Sgt. A. G. Barker. L’pool R.) nearly very fine (8) £120-£160 --- Harry Douglas Cornish was born at Liverpool and attested for the Liverpool Regiment at Southport on 8 September 1914. He served with the 1st/7th Battalion during the Great War on the Western Front from 7 March 1915, and was killed in action at the Battle of Loos on 28 September 1915. He has no known grave and is commemorated on the Loos Memorial, France. Sold with named Record Office enclosure for the British War Medal. Thomas Ernest Middleton attested for the York and Lancaster Regiment on 8 January 1915 and served with the 1st Battalion during the Great War on the Western Front from 1 May 1915. He later transferred to the Yorkshire Regiment, and received a severe gun shot wound to the right thigh on 27 April 1917, being admitted to hospital on 8 May 1917. He survived the Great War and was transferred to Class ‘Z’ Reserve on 28 February 1919. Albert George Barker attested for the Liverpool Regiment and served with the 1st/5th Battalion during the Great War on the Western Front. For his services during the Great War he was Mentioned in Despatches (London Gazette 8 July 1919).
Three: Private H. Fudge, South Wales Borderers 1914-15 Star (15114 Pte. H. Fudge. S. Wales. Bord.); British War and Victory Medals (15114 Pte. H. Fudge. S. Wales. Bord.) very fine and better Three: Private J. W. Flogdell, Royal Berkshire Regiment 1914-15 Star (14179 Pte. J. W. Glogdell. R. Berks. R.); British War and Victory Medals 14179 Pte. J. W. Flogdell. R. Berks. R.) very fine and better Pair: Private T. Jones, South Wales Borderers British War and Victory Medals (35391 Pte. T. Jones. S. Wales Bord.) some spotting to VM, otherwise nearly very fine (8) £100-£140 --- Henry Fudge attested for the South Wales Borderers and served with the 7th Battalion during the Great War on the Western Front from 5 September 1915. He subsequently transferred to the Army Service Corps and was re-numbered T/406504. James William Flogdell, was born at Camberwell, London, in 1886 and attested for the Royal Berkshire Regiment. He served with the 8th Battalion during the Great War on the Western Front from 7 August 1915, and is recorded in the War Office Weekly casualty report for 1 January 1918 as having been wounded. He survived the war and transferred to Class ‘Z’ Reserve on 15 February 1919. He died on 29 October 1971. Curiously, his Medal Index Card states ‘K[illed] in A[ction]’, which is patently wrong. Thomas Jones was born in 1896 and attested for the South Wales Borderers. He served with the 1st Battalion during the Great War, and at some time served attached to the 15th Labour Group, Forests Unit. He was discharged on 19 May 1919, and subsequently claimed a war pension as he was suffering from defective vision and bronchitis, attributable to his military service.
Family Group: Three: Private W. Walters, Hampshire Regiment, who was killed in action on the Western Front on 9 August 1916 1914-15 Star (9036 Pte. W. Walters. Hamps: R.); British War and Victory Medals (9036 Pte. W. Walters. Hamps: R.); Memorial Plaque (William Walters) some scratches and marks to VM, otherwise generally very fine British War Medal 1914-20 (9035 A. Cpl. G. T. Walters. Hamps. R.) edge bruises and contact marks, nearly very fine (5) £120-£160 --- William Walters was born in Southampton and attested there for the Hampshire Regiment, alongside his brother George (note consecutive numbers). He served with the 1st Battalion during the Great War in Gallipoli from 25 April 1915, and subsequently on the Western Front, and was killed in action on 9 August 1916. He is buried in Polijze Ground Cemetery, Belgium. George Thomas Walters. brother of the above, was born in Southampton on 8 September 1889 and attested there for the Hampshire Regiment at Southampton. He served with the 1st Battalion alongside his brother during the Great War in Gallipoli from 25 April 1915. Sold with copied research.
Three: Acting Sergeant W. F. Walker, Middlesex Regiment, who was killed in action on the Western Front on 26 August 1916 1914-15 Star (G-9980 L-Cpl. W. F. Walker. Middx. R.); British War and Victory Medals (G. 9980 A. Sjt. W. F. Walker. Middx. R.); Memorial Plaque (Walter Frederick Walker) in card envelope; Memorial Scroll (Serjt. Walter Frederick Walter Middlesex Regt.) in original tube, nearly extremely fine (5) £120-£160 --- Walter Frederick Walker was born in Edmonton, Middlesex, and attested for the Middlesex Regiment at Mill Hill, Middlesex. He served with the 1st Battalion during the Great War on the Western Front from 29 September 1915, and was killed in action on 26 August 1916. He has no known grave and is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, France. Sold with a small contemporary table top style medal frame.
A Great War O.B.E. group of five awarded to Lieutenant-Commander E. Duffett, Royal Navy, whose career in the Royal Navy spanned almost half a century The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, O.B.E. (Military) Officer’s 1st type breast badge, silver-gilt, hallmarks for London 1918; South Africa 1877-79, 1 clasp, 1877-8-9 (E. Duffet [sic], Ldg. Sean., H.M.S. Active.), this a slightly later issue impressed in the style associated with the Egypt and Sudan Medal; Egypt and Sudan 1882-89, undated reverse, 1 clasp, Suakin 1885 (E. Duffett, Gunr. R.N. H.M.S. Cygnet.); British War Medal 1914-20 (Lieut. E. Duffett. R.N.); Khedive’s Star, dated 1884-6, unnamed as issued, very light contact marks, otherwise good very fine (5) £1,400-£1,800 --- O.B.E. London Gazette 1 April 1919: ‘For valuable services in connection with recruiting.’ Edward Duffett served very nearly fifty years in the Royal Navy, commencing his time as a Boy 2nd Class in 1870 and ultimately receiving the O.B.E. as a Lieutenant-Commander on 1 April 1919. Born in Portsea, Hampshire, on 3 September 1855 he joined the service as a Boy 2nd Class serving in H.M.S. Inconstant on 13 April 1870. He served in H.M.S. Spartan for two years and was advanced Able Seaman in June 1875. Drafted to H.M.S. Active on 15 April 1877, he served in her during the South African War, rising to Leading Seaman in April 1878 and to Petty Officer 2nd Class in April 1879 with immediate advancement to Petty Officer 1st Class one month later. He was awarded his Long Service and Good Conduct Medal on 1 November 1883 as a Petty Officer 1st Class aboard H.M.S. Neptune just two months prior to his promotion to Gunner, R.N., on 4 January 1884, when he was appointed to H.M.S. Cygnet for her commission ending on 15 March 1887. Duffett subsequently served as a Gunner R.N. aboard H.M. Ships Cygnet (1884-87), St. Vincent (1887-90), Gannet (1890-94), Excellent (1894-1900), and Tamar (1900-02), and received promotion to Chief Gunner R.N. on 1 April 1903. He served on the books of H.M.S. President (1906-08) and was commissioned as a Lieutenant in October 1908. When due to be placed on the Retired List on reaching the age of 55 years in September 1910 he received special dispensation, retaining employment in the Recruiting Service since he was ‘very largely responsible for working up the recruiting in his District’, serving on the books in H.M.S. Pembroke from April 1911 to the cessation of hostilities for duties with the East London Recruiting District. He received promotion to Lieutenant-Commander on 1 October 1916, and was appointed an Officer of the Order of the British Empire at the end of the War. Reverting to the Retired List on 1 January 1920, he died from chronic bronchitis on 26 February 1942, aged 86 years. Sold with copied research. Note: A duplicate South Africa Medal and clasp was issued to the recipient on 16 February 1887; given the style of naming on the South Africa Medal in this lot the medal included here is almost certainly the duplicate medal.
Five: Sub Conductor A. J. W. Thompson, Indian Unattached List, late Royal Horse Artillery and Barrack Department British War and Victory Medals (43291 Cpl. A. J. W. Thompson. R.A.); Delhi Durbar 1911, silver (43291 Gr. A. Thompson. R.A.) contemporary engraved naming; Jubilee 1935, unnamed as issued; Army L.S. & G.C., G.V.R., 1st issue (S-Sjt. A. J. W. Thompson. Bk. Dept.) generally very fine (5) £140-£180 --- Albert James William Thompson appears on the Delhi Durbar 1911 medal roll as a part of the civil allotment with ‘R’ Battery, Royal Horse Artillery. He also appears on the Indian roll for the Silver Jubilee Medal 1935, as a Sub-Divisional Officer, Secunderabad, in the Military Engineer Service. Sold with copied research.
Pair: Private C. A. Horrocks, Royal Fusiliers British War and Victory Medals (47935 Pte. C. A. Horrocks. R. Fus.) official correction to unit on first; together with unrelated Cardiff City Special Police medal ‘The Great War 1914-19’, bronze, unnamed, and National Fire Brigades Union Long Service medal, bronze, unnamed, with 3 bars ‘Five Years’ and top suspension bar ‘Ten Years’, the edge impressed ‘2511’, nearly extremely fine (3) £60-£80 --- Charles A. Horrocks served in the Royal Fusiliers and also the Royal Army Service Corps, No. 396884. Sold with copied Medal Index Card.
Four: Private F. W. Hardiman, Middlesex Regiment, later Essex Regiment and Labour Corps British War and Victory Medals (351145 Pte. F. W. Hardiman. Essex R.); Territorial Force War Medal 1914-19 (573 Pte. F. W. Hardiman. Midd’x R.); Territorial Force Efficiency Medal, G.V.R. (573 Dmr. F. W. Hardiman. 10-Midd’x R.) minor edge bruising, good very fine (4) £200-£240 --- Frederick William Hardiman was born at Marylebone, London, in 1876, and served as a Drummer with the 10th Battalion, Middlesex Regiment (Territorial Force). He probably went to India with the Battalion in 1914, and transferred to the Essex Regiment when the Battalion returned to Europe in 1916. He is also noted as serving with the Labour Corps, with No. 681896, and was discharged from the Labour Corps on 6 March 1919. On discharge he was noted as having served in India for two years and in France in the Great War for 8 months; he was also noted as suffering from debility, having had dysentery, malaria and the after effects of shell shock.
Three: Private A. E. Higgins, Middlesex Regiment British War and Victory Medals (1509 Pte. A. E. Higgins. Midd’x R.); Territorial Force War Medal 1914-19 (1509 Pte. A. E. Higgins. Midd’x R.) very fine (3) £140-£180 --- A. E. Higgins attested for the Middlesex Regiment and served with the 1st/10th Battalion during the Great War on the Western Front. He later transferred to the 1st/5th Battalion, East Kent Regiment.
A Second War O.B.E. pair awarded to Colonel R. Matthews, Indian Army The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, O.B.E. (Military) Officer’s 2nd type breast badge, silver-gilt; India General Service 1908-35, 1 clasp, Afghanistan N.W.F. 1919 (Lieut. R. Matthews, 39 C.I. Horse); mounted for display purposes together with an erased British War Medal 1914-20 and an erased Victory Medal 1914-19, light contact marks, good very fine (4) £200-£240 --- O.B.E. London Gazette 8 June 1944. Reginald Matthews was born on 14 June 1894 and was commissioned Second Lieutenant in the County of London Yeomanry on 24 February 1915. Promoted Lieutenant on 24 November 1916, he transferred to the Indian Army on 13 January 1918, and served initially with the 39th Central India Horse, before being appointed to the Army Remount Department. He was advanced Lieutenant-Colonel on 24 November 1941, and was created an Officer of the Order of the British Empire in 1944. Sold with the Bestowal Document for the O.B.E., named to Lieutenant-Colonel Reginald Matthews, Indian Army, and dated 8 June 1944; a portrait photograph of the recipient; a mounted group of six miniature awards, comprising O.B.E. (Military) 2nd type; British War and Victory Medals; India General Service 1936-39, 1 clasp, North West Frontier 1936-37; Jubilee 1935; Coronation 1937; and cap badge, sundry rank pips, and Army Remount Department insignia.
Three: Private A. T. Owen, Machine Gun Corps British War and Victory Medals (106126 Pte. A. T. Owen. M.G.C.); Special Constabulary Long Service Medal, G.VI.R., 1st issue (Albert T. Owen) good very fine Seven: Private W. J. Smith, Army Service Corps British War and Victory Medals (A-382180 Pte. W. J. Smith. A.S.C.; 1939-45 Star; Africa Star; Italy Star; Defence and War Medals 1939-45, the last five unnamed as issued, nearly extremely fine (10) £60-£80
Three: Private C. F. Keating, 12th and 18th Battalions, London Regiment British War and Victory Medals (592605 Pte. C. F. Keating. 18-Lond. R.); Territorial Force Efficiency Medal, G.V.R. (1396 Pte.-L.Cpl - C. F. Keatinge. 12/Lond: R.) mounted as worn, note spelling of surname, good very fine £100-£140
Three: Lieutenant N. H. N. MacLeod, Royal Air Force, late Surma Valley Light Horse British War and Victory Medals (Lieut. N. H. N. MacLeod. R.A.F.) surname partially officially corrected on BWM; Volunteer Force Long Service Medal (India & the Colonies), G.V.R. (L-Sgt. N. H. N. MacLeod. S.V. Lt. Horse A.F.I.) very fine (3) £120-£160
Pair: Sergeant P. S. Woodward, South Nottinghamshire Hussars British War Medal 1914-20 (721 Sjt. P.S. Woodward. S. Notts. Hrs.); Territorial Efficiency Medal, G.V.R. (721 Sjt. P. S. Woodward. S. Notts. Hrs.) contact marks and edge bruising, nearly very fine (2) £140-£180 --- Phillip Sydney Woodward was born in Nottingham and attested for the 1st South Nottinghamshire Hussars, serving with them during the Great War in Egypt from 26 April 1915. He subsequently transferred to the Machine Gun Corps, and was disembodied on 20 March 1919.
A rare Second War ‘Ayrshire Home Guard’ M.B.E., Great War ‘Egypt and Palestine operations’ D.C.M., and ‘Sinai battle of Romani’ M.M. group of eight awarded to Major T. Auld, Royal Scots Fusiliers The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, M.B.E. (Military) Member’s 2nd type breast badge; Distinguished Conduct Medal, G.V.R. (240082 C.S. Mjr: T. Auld. 1/5 R.S. Fus:-T.F.)); Military Medal, G.V.R. (6764 Sjt: T. Auld. 1/5 R. Sco: Fus:-T.F.)); 1914-15 Star (6764 Pte. T. Auld, R. Sc: Fus:); British War and Victory Medals, withy small M.I.D. oak leaves (6764 W.O. Cl. 2. T. Auld, R.S. Fus.); Defence Medal 1939-45; Territorial Efficiency Medal, G.V.R. (240082 W.O. Cl. II. T. Auld. D.C.M. M.M. 5-R.S. Fus.) mounted court-style for display, the earlier awards somewhat polished, nearly very fine and better (8) £3,000-£4,000 --- M.B.E. London Gazette 15 December 1944: ‘In recognition of Meritorious Service in the Home Guard:- Major Thomas Auld, D.C.M., M.M., 6th Bn. Ayrshire Home Guard.’ D.C.M. London Gazette 18 February 1918: ‘For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He assisted his officer in leading two platoons successively over a fire-swept zone. He several times carried in wounded men and set a splendid example on all occasions.’ Annotated Gazette states: ‘Egypt’. M.M. London Gazette 16 November 1916. The original recommendation states: ‘At Romani on 4th August 1916. In No. 5 Work with great coolness and gallantry removed a conspicuous shelter which was drawing fire. This he did during heavy shelling and with the enemy snipers firing at him from a range of 200 yards.’ Work No. 5 was commanded by Captain R. W. Paton, 1/5 R.S.F., with a garrison of 2 machine guns, 5 officers and 162 other ranks. This garrison suffered 3 other ranks killed and two wounded during the action, at the end of which No. 5 Work alone had sustained 89 shell-holes within the Work and a further 43 shell-holes in the immediate vicinity. No fewer than 52 enemy dead were found in front of No. 5 Work, the majority as a result of rifle fire. Sergeant Auld was one of 3 N.C.O.’s and men of the 1/5th Battalion whose names were submitted to H.Q. 155th Infantry Brigade for ‘good and gallant services on 4th & 5th August. (Battalion War Diary refers). M.I.D. London Gazette 1 December 1916 (General Sir Archibald Murray, services with E.E.F., 1 June to 30 September, 1916) and 12 January 1918 (General Murray, services with E.E.F., 1 March to 28 June, 1917). T.E.M. Army Order of November 1934. Thomas Auld, a native of Dalmellington, Ayrshire, entered the Gallipoli theatre of war in early June 1915 as a Private in the 1/5th Battalion, Royal Scots Fusiliers. His unit was heavily engaged on the peninsula up until its evacuation from ‘V’ beach at the end of December and suffered severe casualties. By the end of July 1915 alone, battalion losses amounted to seven officers and 71 other ranks killed, and four officers and 224 other ranks wounded, nine missing and another eight officers and 141 other ranks to hospital, sick. The Battalion’s subsequent part in the Egypt and Palestine operations, for which Auld was awarded the M.M. and D.C.M., is neatly summarised by P. J. R. Mileham in The Scottish Regiments - A Pictorial History 1633-1987: ‘The two battalions serving in the 52nd Lowland Division which had fought at Gallipoli, had been in Egypt since February 1916. They manned the Suez Canal defence line from the same month, just as plans were being made for it to be extended eastwards into the Sinai desert. The Turks, however, who had hitherto not attacked the canal defences, mounted an attack on a position at Dueidar on the new railway, held by a company of the 5th Royal Scots Fusiliers; but a detachment of the 4th Battalion marched quickly to their assistance and the Turks rapidly withdrew. The British line was extended further eastwards and in late July a major battle was fought at Romani, where the enemy were lured to attack the well-prepared positions of the 52nd Division. The defence held and a counter-attack was successfully mounted; half the large Turkish force became casualties or were taken captive. This allowed the British to advance eastwards without further hindrance, which they did in October with the 52nd Division leading. By the end of January 1917 British and dominion troops entered Palestine. In the same month the 12th Battalion of the regiment was formed in this theatre from the dismounted Ayrshire and Lanarkshire Yeomanry regiments, which had been amalgamated earlier. None of the three battalions took part in the first battle of Gaza, but the 4th and 5th Battalions fought together in the second battle which began on 19 April. Their brigade took several objectives, the most desperate fighting being for Outpost Hill. After several attacks on the hill which the Turks beat off, two companies of 4th K.O.S.B. joined up with companies of 5th Royal Scots Fusiliers. Despite all they had been through, the Borderers and Fusiliers were ready for another assault. When all was ready Major Forrest (K.O.S.B., the Scottish international rugby player) led his men forward. This charge of men from almost every unit in 155 Brigade was a most inspiring sight. Under a murderous fire, which struck down many, they rushed up the hill. About fifty Turks saw them coming, leaped from a ravine and bolted away into the cactus hedges on the western slope. Major Forrest was mortally wounded as he entered the works.' Thus was the hill captured and held for a while in face of fresh enemy counter-attacks. The position had to be evacuated eventually during the night, the battle for Gaza by this time having been lost. The third battle of Gaza in November 1917 was successful, chiefly due to the actions of the cavalry. The 12th Battalion of the regiment was engaged in the latter stages of the battle. In the pursuit of the enemy, the 4th and 5th Royal Scots Fusiliers took part in a number of assaults on successive enemy positions, including the important ridge at Katrah overlooking the railway line to Jerusalem. On 24 November the two battalions were ordered to seize a brigade objective at El Jib. This was defended with great determination by the Turks and, although nearby Nebi Samwil was taken, the El Jib position was successfully held by the enemy. A few days later the battalions had to resist enemy counter-attacks in the El Burj area, which they did successfully despite casualties. Meanwhile, the advance on Jerusalem was pressing ahead and the 12th (Ayr and Lanark Yeomanry) Battalion captured a hill of 1,000 feet at Beit Iksa. The holy city was entered by General Allenby's troops on 11 December.’ The 1/5th Battalion was embarked for France in early 1918, landing at Marseilles in mid-April, and ended the War in positions at Jurbise, south of Mons. Auld, who was advanced to Company-Sergeant-Major and also mentioned in despatches for his part in the Palestine operations (London Gazette 12 January 1918), was awarded his M.B.E. in respect of his services in the 6th Battalion, Ayrshire Home Guard. Sold with copied research including Medal Index Card, gazette notices and battalion war diary entries.
Three: Sergeant W. H. G. Halfhead, Middlesex Regiment British War Medal 1914-20 (200009 Sjt. W. H. G. Halfhead. Midd’x R.); Territorial Force War Medal 1914-19 (214 Sjt. W. H. G. Halfhead. Midd’x R.); Territorial Force Efficiency Medal, G.V.R. (214 Sjt: W. H. G. Halfhead. 7/Middx: Regt.) mounted as worn, very fine and better (3) £180-£220 --- William Henry George Halfhead attested for the Yorkshire Regiment in February 1886 and on the termination of his engagement joined the 1st Volunteer Battalion, Middlesex Regiment. He was promoted Sergeant in 1909 and after transferring to ‘D’ (Highgate) Company, 7th Battalion, Middlesex Regiment, was awarded his Territorial Force Efficiency Medal in the first quarter of 1913. During the Great War he served at Home and at Gibraltar (therefore not entitled to the Victory Medal). Following his return from Gibraltar he temporarily held the rank of Regimental Sergeant Major, and served in a Home Service Employment Company of the Labour Corps, and later the Essex Regiment. He was demobilised in December 1919, and was awarded a Silver War Badge.
Pair: Sergeant Major 1 G. H. West, Royal Air Force British War Medal 1914-20 (51375. S.M. 1. G. H. West. R.A.F.); Royal Air Force L.S. & G.C., G.V.R. (51375 S.M. 1. H. H. West. R.A.F.) mounted on card for display, generally good very fine (2) £100-£140 --- George Henry West was born in Trowbridge, Wiltshire in 1887. He joined the Royal Flying Corps in January 1905, and advanced to Sergeant Major 1 with his trade given as disciplinarian (awarded L.S. & G.C. in 1926). West was discharged January 1929.
A superb Great War ‘Second Battle of Bapaume 1918’ M.C., ‘Somme 1916 - Schwaben Redoubt’ D.C.M. group of five awarded to Captain T. G. Stewart, 1st Battalion Royal Marines, late 7th Battalion, East Kent Regiment Military Cross, G.V.R., unnamed as issued; Distinguished Conduct Medal, G.V.R. (G-2542 Sjt: T. G. Stewart. 7/E. Kent R.); 1914-15 Star (G-2542 L. Cpl. T. G. Stewart. E. Kent R.); British War and Victory Medals (Lieut. T. G. Stewart. R.M.) mounted court-style for display, good very fine (5) £2,400-£2,800 --- M.C. London Gazette 11 January 1919: ‘For conspicuous gallantry during an attack. He led his platoon with great dash against strong enemy machine-gun positions which were checking the advance. Later, when new positions were strongly attacked by the enemy, he held on to his posts and prevented them from reaching a single point in the line. He also assumed command of another company which had lost its officers and handled them with skill. Throughout he showed fine leadership and devotion to duty.’ Annotated Gazette states: ‘Le Barque, 25 August 1918’. D.C.M. London Gazette 25 November 1916: ‘For conspicuous gallantry in action. He defended his bomb stop successfully against repeated enemy attacks. He displayed great courage and determination throughout and has previously done fine work.’ Annotated Gazette states: ‘Schwaben Redoubt, 1st-5th October 1916’. Thomas Graeme Stewart served in France as a Private in the 7th Battalion, East Kent Regiment (The Buffs) from 28 July 1915, and had been promoted to Sergeant by the time he won the D.C.M. on the Somme in 1916. On 28 September, 18th Division continued their attack with their objective this time being the the formidable German stronghold, the Schwaben Redoubt, one thousand yards north of Thiepval. 53 and 54 Brigades met stubborn resistance here and only managed to capture its western and south-western faces. By this time 7th Buffs had moved up to Crucifix Corner and on the last day of the month they were ordered to standby after an SOS call from the Schwaben Redoubt where the enemy had suddenly counter-attacked, driven the defenders back from the southern face and captured the whole of the western face. Two platoons of 7th Buffs were sent forward to assist but the fire from the Germans was so fierce that they were immediately hit hard and could make no progress up the western face. That evening the rest of the battalion relieved a very weak 8th East Surrey in both Thiepval and those parts of the redoubt that had been captured. By the early morning of 1st October this relief was complete. 7th Buffs now held part of the northern and southern faces of the redoubt while 7th Royal West Kent held the land down to the Ancre. The situation in the redoubt was very chaotic with different units intermingled and all engaged in a fierce struggle involving close quarter, hand to hand fighting. This lasted until 5th October on which day, 7th Buffs were relieved having suffered over two hundred casualties. Stewart was discharged to a commission on 29 May 1917, being appointed 2nd Lieutenant in the Plymouth Division of the Royal Marines on the following day and was appointed Temporary Lieutenant on 30 May 1918. He joined the 1st Royal Marine Battalion in France in April 1918 and won his Military Cross during the Second Battle of Bapaume in the attack on Le Barque on 25 August 1918. He was appointed Acting Captain on 9 September 1918, and was demobilised in April 1919. Sold with copied research, including gazette notices, Medal Index Card, D.C.M. card and various extracts from war diaries and regimental histories.
Five: Signalman E. R. Nicholson, Royal Signals India General Service 1936-39, 1 clasp, North West Frontier 1936-37 (2321434 Sigmn. E. R. Nicholson. R. Sigs.); 1939-45 Star; Burma Star; Defence and War Medals 1939-45, good very fine (5) £80-£100 --- E. R. Nicholson was awarded the India General Service Medal for his service with 3rd Indian Divisional Signals.
Five: Chief Petty Officer E. J. Riches, Royal Navy 1939-45 Star; Atlantic Star; War Medal 1939-45; Naval General Service 1918-62, 1 clasp, Palestine 1945-48 (C/JX 127174 E. J. Riches. C.P.O. R.N.); Royal Navy L.S. & G.C., G.VI.R., 1st issue (JX. 127174 E. J. Riches. P.O. H.M.S. Pembroke.); together with the recipient’s Royal Life Saving Society Swimming Medal, bronze, the reverse engraved ‘E. J. Riches. Jan. 1927’, nearly extremely fine (6) £140-£180
Six: Petty Officer J. H. Wallace, Royal Navy 1939-45 Star; Atlantic Star; Africa Star; Pacific Star; War Medal 1939-45; Royal Navy L.S. & G.C., E.II.R., 1st issue (JX.153170 J. H. Wallace. P.O. H.M.S. Pembroke.) mounted as worn, good very fine (6) £80-£100 --- James Henry Wallace was awarded his Long Service and Good Conduct Medal in March 1954.
Five: Petty Officer Cook K. W. G. Childs, Royal Navy 1939-45 Star; Pacific Star, 1 clasp, Burma; Italy Star; War Medal 1939-45; Royal Navy L.S. & G.C., E.II.R., 1st issue (MX 48174 K. W. G. Childs. P.O. Ck. (S) (Ty). H.M.S. Garth.) mounted as worn, good very fine (5) £80-£100 --- Kenneth William George Childs was born in Cardiff in 1911 and was awarded his Long Service and Good Conduct Medal in December 1954, when serving in H.M.S. Wildfire (Garth). He died in Cardiff in 1976.
A Second War campaign group of four awarded to Swordfish Observer Sub Lieutenant (A) J. K. M. ‘Tinker’ Watt, 818 Squadron, Fleet Air Arm, who operated off the carrier H.M.S. Ark Royal, and was wounded in action carrying out a raid on Cagliari, 2 August 1940, and listed as missing presumed killed in action whilst carrying out a reconnaissance trying find the German battleship Scharnhorst, 15 March 1941 1939-45 Star; Atlantic Star; Africa Star; War Medal 1939-45, with (2) Fleet Air Arm epaulettes, a number of Royal Navy uniform buttons good very fine (lot) £200-£300 --- John Kenneth Murray Watt was the son of Mrs O. M. Watt of Lane End, Great Houghton, Northamptonshire. He joined the Royal Navy Volunteer Reserve prior to the Second World War, and saw operational service as an Observer with 818 Squadron, Fleet Arm (Swordfish). The latter was operating from the carrier H.M.S. Ark Royal during an attack in the early hours on Cagliari Harbour, 2 August 1940, when Watt was wounded, ‘While in action during a bombing raid over Cagliari, Sardinia he received a bullet wound from enemy gunfire in the back of the Rt. Shoulder.’ (Certificate for Wounds and Hurts included in the lot refers). The above incident Watt described in a letter home, dated 3 September 1940, ‘The actual doing happened when a shell burst fairly “adjacent like” and a splinter took a small piece out of my back and a damn great piece out of a brand new shirt. Tragedy.’ Watt was listed as missing presumed killed in action when his aircraft failed to return from a reconnaissance searching for the German battleship Scharnhorst, 15 March 1941: ‘Day after day the fruitless searches went on... It was dull work, and it was still dangerous, as everyone was reminded when Sub Lieutenant (A) Ferguson’s Swordfish failed to return from a morning recco. Nothing more was heard of Ferguson or of Sub Lieutenant (A) J. K. M. Watt, R.N.V.R., his observer, though the area they had been patrolling was thoroughly searched.’ (Ark Royal 1939-1941 by Rear Admiral W. Jameson, K.B.E., C.B. refers). Sub Lieutenant Watt has no known grave, and is commemorated on the Lee-on-Solent Memorial. Sold with the following related original documents: Certificate for Wounds and Hurts, dated 11 August 1940; Certificate of the Inspector of Seaman’s Wills, dated 14 October 1941; Telegram from recipient to family at home, dated 1 December 1940; Admiralty Telegram to recipient’s mother informing her that he has been listed as missing presumed killed on active service, dated 24 March 1941; Admiralty Letter addressed to recipient’s mother confirming telegram, dated 25 March 1941; a number of letters written by recipient from various postings, dated between 2 November 1936 - 30 December 1941, including 3 September 1940 on Ark Royal paper when he describes his wound; other ephemera including an H.M.S. Ark Royal Christmas card, signed ‘Tinker’.
Six: Captain J. H. Bryant, Devonshire Regiment 1939-45 Star; Africa Star; France and Germany Star; Defence and War Medals 1939-45; Efficiency Medal, G.VI.R., 1st issue, Territorial (Lieut. J. H. Bryant. Devon.) mounted as worn, good very fine (6) £100-£140 --- John Henry Bryant was born in Islington, London, in 1910 and was educated at Christ’s College. he served during the Second War initially in the ranks, before being commissioned Second Lieutenant in the Devonshire Regiment on 19 October 1940, and was posted to the Machine Gun Training Centre. He transferred into the Essex and Northamptonshire Regiments as Machine Gun Training Officer before landing in Egypt in January 1943, and was then posted to the 1st Battalion Cheshire Regiment, a Divisional Machine Gun Battalion, serving under Malta Command, in Malta. The Battalion remained in Malta until December 1943 when they returned to the U.K. and were stationed in the Grimsby area. It was allocated to prepare for operations in NW Europe but the 21st Army Group had no requirement for an additional MG Battalion so it was converted to an Infantry Battalion and joined the British Liberation Army as a regular Infantry Battalion as part of the 115th Independent Infantry Brigade. Bryant embarked with the Battalion for operations in Holland in February 1945 and took part in the crossing of the Rhine in March 1945, subsequently joining 159th Infantry Brigade (11th Armoured Division) in April 1945. He was demobilised in Germany on 31 December 1945. Briant re-joined the territorial army after the War, serving as a Captain in 455 H.A.A. Regiment, and later the Movement Control section of the Royal Engineers, and was awarded the Efficiency Medal on 20 March 1947. I civilian life he was the managing director of a shipyard company based at Whitewell Shipyard, Rochester, Kent. Sold with copied research.
Six: Lance-Sergeant H. C. Carter, Hampshire Regiment, later Royal Artillery, Palestine Police, and Inspector, Admiralty Constabulary 1939-45 Star; Defence and War Medals 1939-45; General Service 1918-62, 1 clasp, Palestine 1945-48 (3530. B/Const. H. C. Carter. Pal. Police.); Police L.S. & G.C., E.II.R., 2nd issue (Inspr. Henry C. Carter.); Efficiency Medal, G.VI.R., 1st issue, Territorial (5495813 Bmbr. H. C. Carter. R.A.); together with a Duke of Connaught’s Own bronze prize medallion, the reverse engraved ‘43rd Wessex. Div Drill Comp. Winners No. 9 Platoon. Pte. H. Carter. 1935.’, good very fine (7) £120-£160 --- Henry Cornelius Carter was born in Gosport, Hampshire, on 27 December 1914 and attested for the 6th (Duke of Connaught’s Own) Battalion, Hampshire Regiment (Territorial Army) on 4 May 1931. Promoted Corporal on 10 May 1938, he was called up for service on 26 September 1938, and after a brief period with the Royal Engineers transferred to the 393/48th Searchlight Regiment, Royal Artillery as an Acting Lance-Sergeant on 17 July 1940. Following the cessation of hostilities he joined the Palestine Police, and served with them in post-War Palestine, before moving to the Admiralty Constabulary, with whom he was advanced Inspector. His final appointment was with the Admiralty Constabulary’s Fire Service. He retired in 1979, and died in Fareham, Hampshire, on 24 August 2013. Sold with copied research.
Five: Lieutenant, late Armourer Quarter Master Sergeant E. V. White, Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers 1939-45 Star; Africa Star, 1 clasp, 1st Army; Italy Star; Defence and War Medals 1939-45; Army L.S. & G.C., G.VI.R., 1st issue, Regular Army (7582899 S. Sjt. E. V. White. R.E.M.E.) mounted for wear, good very fine Four: Captain, late Warrant Officer Class 2, W. J. S. Deans, Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers 1939-45 Star; Italy Star; War Medal 1939-45; Army L.S. & G.C., E.II.R., 2nd issue, Regular Army (22286152 W.O. Cl. 2. W. J. S. Deans. REME.) mounted for wear, generally very fine or better Five: Sergeant W. J. Redman, Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers 1939-45 Star; Burma Star; Defence and War Medals 1939-45; Efficiency Medal, G.VI.R., 1st issue, Territorial (1443442 Sjt. W. J. Redman. R.E.M.E.) mounted for wear, generally very fine (14) £100-£140
Four: Staff Sergeant C. D. Harris, Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers 1939-45 Star; Defence and War Medals 1939-45; Efficiency Medal, E.II.R., 1st issue, Territorial (7685075 S. Sjt. C. D. Harris. R.E.M.E.) mounted for wear, generally very fine or better Five: Staff Sergeant G. H. Drake, Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers 1939-45 Star; France and Germany Star; Defence and War Medals 1939-45; Efficiency Medal, E.II.R., 2nd issue, Territorial (1443807 S. Sjt. G. H. Drake. R.E.M.E.) mounted for wear, generally very fine or better (9) £100-£140
Four: Sergeant J. Sullivan, Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers France and Germany Star; Defence and War Medals 1939-45; General Service 1918-62, 1 clasp, Malaya, E.II.R. (5772149 Sgt. J. Sullivan R.E.M.E.) mounted for wear, very fine Three: Corporal A. Dundas, Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers Defence and War Medals 1939-45 in card box of issue addressed to ‘Mr A. Dundas 14 Mountcastle Edinburgh 8.’; Efficiency Medal, G.VI.R., 1st issue, Territorial (879027 Cpl. A. Dundas. R.E.M.E.) last in named box of issue, extremely fine (7) £80-£120
Five: Corporal H. L. Besant, Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers 1939-45 Star; Burma Star; Defence and War Medals 1939-45; Efficiency Medal, G.VI.R., 1st issue, Territorial (7592725 Cpl. H. L. Besant. R.E.M.E.) mounted for wear, good very fine Five: Staff Sergeant J. J. Matheson, Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers 1939-45 Star; France and Germany Star; Defence and War Medals 1939-45; Efficiency Medal, G.VI.R., 1st issue, Territorial (2881293. S. Sjt. J. J. Matheson. R.E.M.E.) mounted for wear, good very fine (10) £100-£140
A well-documented Second War United States Bronze Star group of seven awarded to Lieutenant-Colonel H. Wood, General List and Control Commission Germany, also Metropolitan Police; together with a substantial archive of original documents and ephemera 1939-45 Star; France and Germany Star; Defence and War Medals 1939-45; Jubilee 1977, unnamed as issued; Police L.S. & G.C., E.II.R., 2nd issue (Sergt. Horace Wood); United States of America, Bronze Star, the reverse engraved ‘Horace Wood’, in case of issue, about extremely fine (7) £300-£400 --- United States of America Bronze Star London Gazette 15 August 1946. The citation states: ‘Captain Horace Wood, British Army, for meritorious service in connection with military operations, from September 1944 to May 1945. As Public Safety Officer, 325th Civil Affairs Detachment, Captain Wood was largely responsible during the early days of liberation for the reorganization of local police, Gendarmerie, fire and civil defense services, and by his exceptional energy ands drive was instrumental in the maintenance of law and order in the port of Antwerp during months of crucial importance to the allied war effort in northwest Europe. His services have, throughout, reflected credit upon himself and the armed forces of the Allied Armies.’ Horace Wood was born on 12 February 1912 and joined the Metropolitan Police on 25 February 1935. Advanced Sergeant on 14 September 1942, he served during the Second World War on the General List in North West Europe, and having re-joined the Metropolitan Police on 3 March 1947 was seconded to the Control Commission in Germany. There he was responsible for various policing and traffic management matters, and was advanced Lieutenant-Colonel. He retired from the Police to Pension on 28 March 1965, and is confirmed on the Silver Jubilee Medal roll as ‘Laterly Supervising Bailiff Grade II, Lord Chancellor’s Department’. Sold with the following archive: i) A large portrait of the recipient, oils on canvas ii) Various portrait photographs of the recipient iii) Various photographs of the recipient with other well-known personalities iv) A presentation copy of the book ‘The Battle of Antwerp’, with letter of dedication v) Various presentation photograph albums regadring police inspections in post-War Germany vi) A large presentation scrap-book compiled to commemorate the introduction of a 30 km/h speed limit for Belgian lorries vii) Various invitations, dinner menus, and other ephemera.
Four: Flight Lieutenant I. M. McLean, Royal Air Force 1939-45 Star; Defence and War Medals 1939-45; Cadet Forces Medal, E.II.R., 2nd issue (Act. Flt. Lt. I. M. McLean. R.A.F.) mounted as originally worn, with 2 riband bars, contact marks, nearly very fine (4) £80-£100 --- I. M. McLean served as Officer Commanding 2078 Squadron, ATC, Staffordshire Wing, 1961-1972.
Three: Attributed to Sergeant J. E. Beedles, 205 Squadron, Royal Air Force, who died on 11 June 1943, when his Catalina was forced to ditch in the Indian Ocean 1939-45 Star; Burma Star, 1 clasp, Pacific; War Medal 1939-45, generally very fine (3) £60-£80 --- Edward John Beedles, a native of Bebington, Cheshire, served with 205 Squadron, Royal Air Force during the Second World War, and died on 11 June 1943, when his Catalina IB FP255 was forced to ditch in the Indian Ocean. He has no known grave and is commemorated on the Singapore Memorial. Sold with a colour tinted photograph, believed to be of the recipient; a brass R.A.F. Cap badge; R.A.F. brass Apprentice sleeve badge; Sergeant stripes; R.A.F. button; small Spitfire lapel badge; and an unused Air Gunners embroidered half wings badge Note: Although originally acquired from the recipient’s family, this lot is not accompanied by any named condolence slip or paperwork or to properly attribute these medals.
Six: Attributed to Flight Lieutenant F. C. Ellis, Royal Canadian Air Force 1939-45 Star; Atlantic Star; Burma Star; Italy Star; Canadian Volunteer Service Medal, with overseas clasp; War Medal 1939-45, Canadian issue in silver, mounted court-style as worn, the Atlantic Star a later issue, the medals all heavily lacquered, nearly extremely fine (6) £80-£100 --- Sold with the recipient’s R.C.A.F. Service and Pay Book; Identity Card; a portrait photograph of the recipient; various other photographs; R.C.A.F. embroidered wings; R.C.A.F. Reserve lapel badge, the reverse officially numbered ‘14645’; Canadian General Service lapel badge; and other ephemera
Six: Sapper J. Harris, Royal Australian Engineers 1939-45 Star; Africa Star, 1 clasp, 8th Army; Pacific Star; Defence and War Medals 1939-45; Australia Service Medal, all officially named ‘VX37377 J. Harris’; together with a scarce ‘theatre-made’ Rats of Tobruk Medal 1941, the reverse numbered ‘148’, nearly extremely fine, the last scarce (7) £180-£220 --- John Harris was born at Battle, Sussex, and having emigrated to Australia attested for the Royal Australian Engineers at Melbourne on 11 July 1940. Posted to 2/3 Field Company, he served during the Second World War in the Middle East and North Africa from 14 May 1941. Re-embarked for Australia on 24 January 1943 he subsequently served in New Guinea from 20 September 1943 to 25 February 1944, and was discharged on 6 May 1944. He died at Black Rock, Victoria, in 1970. The exact events regarding the creation of the Rats of Tobruk Medal are unclear although it is believed that they were first created by men from 2/3 Field Company, Royal Australian Engineers, possibly by utilising metal from a downed German aircraft. There are several different versions though the version included here appears to be an original numbered first version. Sold with copied service papers and other research.
Five: Sepoy Tikhu Ram, 4th Battalion, Dogra Regiment 1939-45 Star; Africa Star; Defence and War Medals 1939-45; General Service 1918-62, 1 clasp, Palestine 1945-48 (20291 Sep. Tikhu Ram, 4 Bn., Dogra R.) mounted for display in a glazed display frame, good very fine Three: Private A. Ellis, Army Catering Corps Defence and War Medals 1939-45; Efficiency Medal, G.VI.R., 1st issue, Territorial (2045952 Pte. A. Ellis. A.C.C.) mounted as worn, verdigris to the Second War pair, therefore fair; the EM nearly very fine General Service 1918-62, 1 clasp, Palestine 1945-48 (7674221 Sigmn. F. Green. R. Sigs.) a slightly later issue struck on a thinner flan, nearly extremely fine (lot) £70-£90 --- Sold with a City and Guilds of London Institute Technological Examination medallion, the edge engraved ‘Walter Shatwell, Silk Weaving, 1st Prize, 1919’; an Inland Revenue, Computerised Environment for Self Assessment ‘EDS’ cased table medal, dated November 1996, in fitted case bearing an engraved plaque named to ‘Blair Jones’; an 1895 Nottingham School Board School Attendance Medal, named to ‘H. Morris’, in fitted case; a Sandbach Urban District Council Coronation Medal 1937; a Duke of Connaught’s Own cap badge; an Army Ordnance Corps cap badge, shoulder title, and sterling silver sweetheart badge; and three Souvenir Handkerchiefs.
Six: Temporary Captain J. G. Dixon, South African Engineering Corps, late Royal Durban Light Infantry 1939-45 Star; Africa Star; Italy Star; Defence and War Medals 1939-45; Africa Service Medal, these all officially named ‘215486 J. G. Dixon’, good very fine (6) £60-£80 --- John George Dixon was born at Durban in 1905 and enlisted into the Royal Durban Light Infantry, for service in the Union only, on 24 June 1940. Discharged on 2 January 1941, he re-enlisted on 21 January 1941 into the South African Engineering Corps and served in No. 2 Docks Operating Company, South African Railways and Harbours Brigade. He was promoted to Staff Sergeant on 1 January 1942; Temp. W.O. I, 6 January 1944; Temp. 2nd Lieutenant, 3 July 1944; War Substantive Lieutenant, 3 January 1945; and to Temp. Captain, 1 October 1945. He was released from service on 4 Febraury 1946. Sold with metal I.D. bracelet (S/Sgt Dixon. J. G. No. 216486), U.D.F. medal entitlement slip, M.O.T.H. membership certificate dated 18th February 1946, and copied record of service.
Six: Gunner W. L. Jones, South African Artillery 1939-45 Star; Africa Star; Italy Star; Defence and War Medals 1939-45; Africa Service Medal, these all officially named ‘329611 W. L. Jones’, in their original envelopes of issue, together with U.D.F. medal entitlement slip, awards notification letter with ribbons for tunic, and original Registered packet addressed to the recipient at Sandringham, Johannesburg, good very fine (6) £40-£50 --- Wyndham Lloyd Jones was born in Kimberley on 13 December 1913, and was an underground mine surveyor living with his wife in Johannesburg when he attested for Volunteer Units of the U.D.F. on 1 August 1940. He assumed full-time service in the South African Artillery at Potchefstroom on 29 July 1942, and served as a Gunner with the 23rd Field Regiment, S.A.A. in Africa and Italy. He was discharged medically unfit on 23 April 1946. Sold with copied record of service.
Six: Corporal J. A. Chapman, ‘Q’ Service Corps, South African Forces 1939-45 Star; Africa Star; Italy Star; Defence and War Medals 1939-45; Africa Service Medal, these all officially named ‘116581 J. A. Chapman’, nearly extremely fine Five: Private P. Africa, Motor Transport Company, Cape Corps 1939-45 Star; Africa Star; Defence and War Medals 1939-45; Africa Service Medal, these all officially named ‘C167259 P. Africa’, good very fine (11) £60-£80 --- Both groups sold with copied record of service and with a postcard photograph of Chapman taken in Italy in October 1945.
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