A FIRST WORLD WAR CASUALTY TRIO TO THE ROYAL BERKSHIRE REGIMENT. A First World War trio comprising 1914-15 Star named to 12575 Pte G.Brandon R. Berks R. War Medal and Victory Medal similarly named. Private George Brandon served with the 2nd Battalion of Princess Charlotte of Wales's (Royal Berkshire Regiment), he was born in St Pancras and lived in Kentish Town, the son of Jack Brandon of 26 St Silas St., Kentish Town. He entered France on the 25th July 1915, wounded on the 28th July 1916, he was entitled to a wound stripe. He was killed in action on the 11th June 1918 at the age of 23, he is commemorated on the Soissons Memorial. The Common Wealth War Graves site lists this man with number 13575. With copied research. *CR ON short ribbons, medals good condtion.
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A FAMILY GROUP: MEMORIAL PLAQUES AND SCROLLS TO PRIVATES IN THE MIDDLESEX AND EAST SURREY REGIMENTS. A Memorial Plaque and scroll to Private Louis Sillitoe Middlesex regiment with a Victory Medal named to G-89552 Pte L. Sillitoe Middx' R. Louis is recorded as having been born in Earlsfield in Surrey the son of Mr W. Sillitoe of 31 St Michaels Road, Bowes Park, London. He served with the 20th (Service) Battalion (Shoreditch) and died on the 29th January 1918, he is buried at Mory Abbey Millitary Cemetery, Mory. A Memorial plaque and scroll to Private Andrew James Sillitoe E. Surrey Regt. Andrew served with the 7th (Service) Battalion of the East Surrey Regiment with number 20424, he died on the 28th November 1916 and is buried at St Hilaire Cemetery, Frevent. Plaques in outer cardboard covers. Scrolls in a tube addressed to Mr W. Sillitoe, Wood Green. With delivery note for Victory Medal, Victory and War Medals, Form B104-notifying the death of Louis. With an Oddfellows 'Good Citizen' award, silver fob and plaque. *CR Light surface marks, paperwork in mixed states.
A FIRST WORLD WAR TRIO TO A CASUALTY IN THE ROYAL FUSILIERS. A Great War trio comprising 1914-15 Star named to 8050Pte F.W. Bush R. Fus. War Medal and Victory Medal similarly named with number GS-8050. Corporal Frederick William Bush served with the 2nd Battalion of the Royal Fusiliers, he was wounded on the 1st November 1916 and entitled to a wound stripe, he was killed in action on the 15th July 1917 and is buried at Artillery Wood Cemetery in Belgium. *CR Glue marks to ribbons, normal light surface marks.
A FIRST WORLD WAR TRIO AND PLAQUE TO THE BLACK WATCH (ROYAL HIGHLANDERS). A Great War trio comprising a 1914 Star with 5th Aug 22nd Nov clasp, named to 438 Pte D. Stewart R. Highrs, War Medal and Victory Medal similarly named, the plaque Duncan Stewart. Duncan Stewart was born at Rothiemy, Banffshire, the son of William and Mary Stewart of Wilmer House, Ham Common , Richmond Surrey and husband to Jessie Stewart. He served with the 1st Battalion, arriving in France on the 13th of August 1914 he will have been among the first members of the British Expeditionary Force to arrive. He was killed in action on the 15th September 1914 and is commemorated on the La Ferte-Sous-Jouarre Memorial by the River Marne, he was 27 years old. With card cover and envelope for the plaque. His 5th August - 22nd November clasp being confirmed on his MiC. Sold with copied research, extract from War Diary and image of the recipient. *CR Slight marks to surfaces, plaque envelope distressed.
A FIRST WORLD WAR PAIR AND MEMORIAL PLAQUE TO THE LOYAL NORTH LANCASHIRE REGIMENT. A Great War pair comprising War Medal and Victory Medal named to 40120 Pte J. Bolton E. Lan R. Memorial plaque to Jack Bolton. Private Bolton was the son of Thomas and Margaret Bolton of Laund Cottage, Accrington , Lancashire and husband to Mrs Bolton of 5 Ernest Street, Church. He joined up on the 17th April 1918 arriving in France the following August, he served with the 1st/5th Battalion of the Regiment. He died on the 10th September 1918 and is buried at Queant Communal Cemetery British Extension, he was 25years old. With copied newspaper report including an image of the recipient, distressed boxes of delivery and copied research. *CR Normal light surface marks, delivery boxes distressed, attachment marks to reverse of plaque.
A FIRST WORLD WAR TRIO AND MEMORIAL PLAQUE TO THE CANADIAN INFANTRY. A Great War Trio comprising 1914-15 Star named to 58009 Pte R.E. Harris 20/Can Inf, War Medal and Victory Medal similarly named, plaque to R. Edward Harris. Robert Edmund Harris from Toronto died of wounds on the 7th July 1916 and is buried at West Tofts (St. Mary) Churchyard in Norfolk. He was 21 years old. Medals mounted as worn. *CR Normal light surface marks.
A FIRST WORLD WAR CASUALTY PAIR TO THE ROYAL SUSSEX REGIMENT/FUSILIERS. A Great War pair comprising War Medal and Victory medal named to 24347 Pte P. Cooper R. Suss. R. Percival Cooper was the son of Mrs S. Cooper of 34 Ynysgld St, Yastradmynach, Cardiff, he served with the 3rd Royal Sussex Regiment with number 24347 and 10th (Service) Battalion of the Royal Fusiliers (City of London Regiment). He died of wounds on the 6th September 1918, and is buried at Bagneux British Cemetery, Gezaincourt, he was 22yrs old. Sold with copied research and a photograph of his headstone. *CR One ribbon grubby, thew other a replacement, light surface marks.
A FIRST WORLD WAR MEMORIAL PLAQUE AND WAR MEDAL TO THE BORDER REGIMENT. A Great War Memorial Plaque and War Medal, the medal named to '8847 Pte F. Atkinson Bord. R' the plaque 'Fred Atkinson'. Private Fred Atkinson was born in Leeds, he died on the 18th December 1914 whilst fighting with the 2nd Battalion of the Border Regiment. He is commemorated on panel 6 of the Ploegstreet Memorial near the France/Flanders border. Sold with copied MiC and research. *CR Medal toned to one side, plaque sometime cleaned.
A FIRST WORLD WAR PAIR AND MEMORIAL PLAQUE TO THE MANCHESTER REGIMENT. A Great War Pair comprising War Medal and Victory Medal named to 352120 Pte J. Braithwaite Manch R. Plaque to John Braithwaite. Private Braithwaite served with the 1st/5th Manchester Regiment, he died of wounds on the 24th September 1917 and is buried at Ramscapekke Road Military Cemetery in Belgium. *CR Surface marks.
A FIRST WORLD WAR CASUALTY TRIO TO THE CHESHIRE REGIMENT. A Great War Trio comprising 1914-15 Star named to 13832 Pte T. H. Palin Ches. R. War Medal and Victory Medal similarly named. Thomas Henry Palin was the son of the late Thomas and Annie Palin of Crewe, he served with B Company of the 11th (Service) Battalion of the Cheshire Regiment. He was killed in action on the 19th January 1916 and buried at Rifle House Cemetery, his headstone reads 'Your Memory is as fresh today as in the hour you passed away' He was 23 years old. Sold with extensive research including War Diary copies, photograph of his headstone and Memorial. *CR Mounted court style for display.
A FIRST WORLD WAR TRIO TO THE EAST LANCASHIRE REGIMENT. A Great War trio comprising 1914-15 Star named to 19720 Pte J. Bullock E. LAN R. War Medal and Victory Medal similarly named. James Bullock from Brierfield served with the East Lancashire Regiment and the Machine Gun Corps with numbers 19720 and 61604. He is recorded as being wounded on the 15th June 1916 and entitled to a wound stripe. *CR ON new ribbons.
A FIRST WORLD WAR PAIR AND PLAQUE TO THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS BATTALION. A Great War pair comprising War Medal and Victory Medal named to PS-3143 Pte M.W. Linsell Midd'x R. and plaque named to Mark William Linsell. Mark Linsell served with the 16th (Public Schools) Battalion of Duke of cambridge's Own (Middlesex Regiment). The son of Waldow and Allice Linsell of 195 Sandringham Road, Watford, He was killed in Action on the 2nd September 1916, he is buried at Delville Wood Cemetery on the Somme, his headstone reads 'He Giveth his Beloved Sleep', he was 19 years old. Sold with extensive copied research. *CR New ribbons.
A FIRST WORLD WAR CASUALTY PAIR TO THE SHERWOOD FORESTERS. A Great War pair comprising War and Victory Medals to 'Pte J.H. Scott Notts & Derby R.' John Henry Scott, born c1888 was the son of Mr and Mrs S. Scott of 4, Mildmay Lincoln. He served with the 9th (Service) Battalion of the Sherwood Foresters and attached to the 8th Battalion South Staffordshire Regiment. He was killed in action on the 6th August 1916 and is buried on the Somme at the Peronne Road Cemetery, Maricourt his headstone reads 'Until the Day Break'. *CR On recent ribbons, War Medal partially erased.
A FIRST WORLD WAR CASUALTY PAIR TO THE ROYAL IRISH FUSILIERS. A Great War Pair comprising War Medal and Victory Medal named to 23478 Sjt JW Leah R. IR Fus. John William Leah from Bradford served with the 1st Battalion of Princess Victoria's (Royal Irish Fusiliers) having previously been with the Manchester Regiment as 3631. He was killed in action on the 2nd September 1918 and is buried at Wulverghem-Lindenhoek Military Cemetery. *CR Normal slight surface marks, new ribbons.
A FIRST WORLD WAR TRIO AND SILVER WAR BADGE TO THE WEST YORKS REGIMENT. A Great War Trio comprising 1914-15 Star named to 1577 Pte J. Smith W. York. R. War Medal and Victory Medal similarly named, badge number 467127. Joseph Smith also served as an acting Corporal with the Machine Gun corps with number 117243. He served from the 20th February 1912 until 3rd March 1919 and suffered from sickness. *CR Normal light surface marks.
A FIRST WORLD WAR PAIR AND MEMORIAL PLAQUE TO THE NORTHAMPTON REGIMENT. A First World War pair comprising War Medal and Victory Medal named to 46642 Pte L. Chapman North'n R. Plaque to Lewis Chapman. Private Lewis Parkinson Chapman was husband to Sarah Chapman of 34 Monument Street, Peterborough. He was reported missing on the 12th July 1918 and he died on the 3rd August 1918 and is buried at Niederzwehren Cemetery Kassel, having been at the local prisoner of war camp, his headstone reads 'At Rest', he was 32 years old. With a small New Testament, two photographs of his wife and daughter, one showing his wife in a munitions workers uniform, two silks and a Christmas 1917 'Royal Engineers' Christmas card. *CR Photographs in poor condition.
A FIRST WORLD WAR CASUALTY TRIO TO THE LOYAL NORTH LANCASHIRE REGIMENT. A Great War Trio comprising 1914-15 Star named to 11744 Pte R. Travis L.N. Lan R. War Medal and Victory Medal similarly named. Robert Travis served with the 8th (Service) Battalion (K3) of the Loyal North Lancs, he was the son of Walter and Mary Travis of 536 Blackburn Road, Astley Bridge, Bolton, he was killed in action on the 9th August 1915 and is commemorated on the Helles Memorial, he was 23 years old. *CR Mounted on new ribbons as worn. Light rubbing to surfaces.
A FIRST WORLD WAR CASUALTY WAR MEDAL TO THE MIDDLESEX REGIMENT. A War Medal named to G-10905 Pte A.J. Dover Midd'x R. Private Albert John Dover served with the 26th Battalion (3rd Public Works Pioneers), he was killed in action on the 27th February 1917 and is buried in Greece at the Salonika (Lembet Road) Cemeteryn. *CR Slight tarnish.
A FIRST WORLD WAR TRIO TO THE LIVERPOOL REGIMENT. A Great War Trio comprising 1914-15 Star named to 13694 Sjt A.B. Coates L'Pool R. War Medal and Victory Medal similarly named. Arthur Coates served with the 11th (Service) and 2nd/7th Battalions entering France on the 18th December 1915. *CR polished and usual marks, new ribbons.
A FIRST WORLD WAR PAIR AND MEMORIAL PLAQUE TO THE LONDON REGIMENT. A Great War Pair comprising War Medal and Victory Medal named to GS-67621 Pte N.G. Cossins 3-Lond. R., the Memorial Plaque to Norman Gill Cossins. Private Norman Gill served with the 3rd Battalion The Royal Fusiliers (City of London Regiment), he was the son of Joseph Cossins and the late Emma Cossins of West Cottingwith, York. Reports are confused, he was recorded as wounded on the 29th November 1917 and entitles to a wound stripe, wounded and missing a few days later and finally as a Prisoner of War in German hands. Unfortunately these reports were inaccurate and he died on the 4th December 1917 and is buried at the Gent City Cemetery, his headstone reads 'Until We Meet Again', he was 19 years old. *CR Plaque polished, Victory medal on improvised horizontal suspension.
A FIRST WORLD WAR TRIO AND PLAQUE TO THE WILTSHIRE REGIMENT. A Great War trio comprising a 1914 Star named to 8702. L.Cpl W.J. HIGGS 2/WILTS R. War Medal and Victory Medal similarly named. The plaque William James Higgs. William Higgs was the only child of Mr and Mrs J. Higgs of 3 Low Water, Frome, Somerset. Born in Reading his father worked on the railways. He was a serving soldier at the outbreak of war and was stationed in Gibraltar in 1914. He entered France on the 7th October 1914. He died of wounds to the leg received in action on the 12th December 1915 and died in hospital at Courtrai the following day. He is buried at the 'Kortrijk (St. Jan) Communal Cemetery, he was 22 years old, his headstone reads 'Gone but not forgotten, Rest in the Lord'. With scroll and Buckingham Palace slip and a folder of research and photographs of the headstone. *CR Good condition, some original documents slightly tatty.
A FIRST WORLD WAR PAIR AND MEMORIAL PLAQUE TO THE CHESHIRE REGIMENT. A Great War pair comprising War Medal and Victory Medal named to 37177 Pte G.L. Berry Ches. R. plaque named George Lowe Berry. Private Berry was the son of Thomas and Elizabeth Ellen Berry of Little Hutton near Bolton. He served with the Cheshire Regiment, the South Lancashire Regiment as 27129, the Labour Corps as 33644 and the Royal Engineers, 278th Railway Company (Transport Branch) with numbers 343358 and WR/355285. He died on the 28th March 1918, he is buried at Doullens Communal Cemetery Extension No.1, his headstone reads 'God will bind the broken chain closer when we meet again', he was 30 years old. *CR Plaque drilled at 12.00 for mounting, light surface marks.
A FIRST WORLD WAR PAIR AND MEMORIAL PLAQUE TO THE WEST RIDING REGIMENT. A Great War Pair comprising War Medal and Victory Medal named to 235451 F.J. Farthing W.Rid R. Plaque to Frederick James Farthing. Frederick James Farthing from Bergholt in Essex served with the 10th (Service) Battalion of the Duke of Wellington's West Riding Regiment. He was killed in action on the 17th October 1917 and is buried at Aeroplane Cemetery in Belgium. With notification of death, delivery note for medals and a letter dated 23rd October 1917 from Officer Commanding the 10th Battalion 'It is with very great regret ... the Battalion was moving up to the trenches ... when a shell ... caused his death. ... We are all very very sorry to loose him for he was a thoroughly good lad and well spoken of by his colleagues ...'. Also with a copy of Musketry Regulations Part 1. 1909. *CR Paper work in poor condition.
A FIRST DAY OF THE SOMME CASUALTY TRIO TO THE MANCHESTER REGIMENT. A Great War Casualty trio comprising 1914 Star named to 1848 L.Cpl W. SHAW MANCH R. War Medal and Victory Medal similarly named. William Shaw was born at Higher Hilgate, Stockport, Cheshire, he enlisted at Ashton-Under-Lyne, Lancashire and served with the 2nd Battalion Manchester Regiment. A regular soldier prior to the War he served from 1909 spending time in India. he was killed in action on the 1st July 1916, the first day of the Battle of the Somme. The 2nd Battalion Manchesters had moved forward from the Senlis Camp into positions at Black House Shelters and Crucifix corner during the night prior. They assembled in Authuille Wood to attack the Leipzig Salient, an objective that they took and held against repeated counter attacks. The battalion had over 300 casualties. Private Shaw is buried at Blighty Valley Cemetery, Authuille Wood with many others killed on this fateful day. He left a widow who lived at 33 Union Street Stockport. Sold with photographs of his headstone from the War Graves Photographic Project and copied research. *CR slight markings to medals, slight cleaning.
A FIRST WORLD WAR TRIO AND PLAQUE TO A FIRST DAY OF THE SOMME CASUALTY FROM THE ROYAL BERKSHIRE REGIMENT. A Great War trio comprising 1914-15 Star, War Medal and Victory Medal named to 16628 W. May R. Berks R. Mounted with scroll to William May Royal Berkshire Regiment and plaque to William May. William May was the son of Henry and Mary Ann May and husband of Mary Ann May (possibly an error in recording?) of 22 Spring Grove Reading. Serving with the 2nd Battalion of Princess Charlotte of Wales's (Royal Berkshire Regiment), he arrived in France on the 16th June 1915 and was killed in action on the 1st July 1916 at the age of 31. He is commemorated on the Thiepval memorial. Mounted in a glazed frame with the scroll to the center, maximum dimensions 56 x 34cm. *CR Not examined out of the frame.
A FIRST WORLD WAR VICTORY MEDAL TO A FIRST DAY OF THE SOMME CASUALTY IN THE WARWICKSHIRE REGIMENT. A Great War Victory Medal named to 3709 Cpl H.A. Reeves R. WAR R, Lce Serjt Horace Albert Reeves served with the 6th Battalion Royal Warwickshire Regiment, he was the son of Albert and Elizabeth Reeves of 46 Cattell Road, Small Heath, Birmingham. He arrived in France on the 25th of June 1915 and like so many others was killed in action on the 1st July 1916, he is buried at the Thistle Dump cemetery, High Wood, Longueval. *CR Normal wear to surfaces.
A FIRST WORLD WAR FIRST DAY OF THE SOMME CASUALTY PAIR TO THE SHEFFIELD PALS. A Great War Pair comprising War Medal and Victory Medal named to 12-193 Sjt H. Neill York & Lanc R. Harry Neill was the son of Robert Renton Neill and Emily Margaret Neill of 21 Whitworth Road, Ranmoor, Sheffield, he served with the 12th (Service) Battalion (Sheffield Pals) of the York and Lancaster Regiment and dies on the 1st July 1916, he is buried at the Queens Cemetery, Puisieux, his headstone reads 'Faithful Unto Death', he was 41 years old. With original postal envelope and transmition slips. *CR Slight surface marks only.
A FIRST DAY OF THE SOMME CASUALTY TRIO TO THE INNISKILLING REGIMENT. A Great War trio comprising 1914-15 Star named to 8676 Cpl W.J. Duffie R. Innis Fus, War Medal and Victory Medal similarly named. William John Duffie was the son of the late William John and Sarah Duffie of Londonderry, he also served with the 87th Company Machine Gun Corps (Infantry) as number 21388, he first saw action in Gallipoli (2B) on the 25th April 2015 and is recorded as having been wounded on the 2nd July 1915 whilst serving with the 1st Battalion, presumably at Gallipoli, and entitled to a wound stripe. He was killed in action on the 1st July 1916 and is commemorated on the Thiepval memorial. *CR War Medal lightly polished.
A FIRST DAY OF THE SOMME CASUALTY TRIO TO THE NORTH LANCASHIRE REGIMENT. A Great War Trio comprising 1914-15 Star named to 20255 Pte N. Slinger L.N. Lan R. War Medal and Victory Medal similarly named. Norman Slinger was the son of Mrs M. Slinger, 17 Lancaster Street and formerly a weaver at Birtwistle's Wenley Fold Mill. He served with the 1st Battalion of the Loyal North Lancashire Regiment entering France on the 30th September 1915, he died of wounds on the 1st of July 1916 and is buried at Levin Communal Cemetery Extension, he was 19 tears old. Sold with extensive copied research including a copy of newspaper photograph of the recipient, images of headstone, former homes and diary reports. *CR Normal light surface marks.
A FIRST WORLD WAR FIRST DAY OF THE SOMME CASUALTY TRIO TO THE ROYAL WEST SURREY REGIMENT. A Great War Trio comprising 1914-15 Star named to G-1583 Pte G.A. Churcher The Queen's R. War Medal and Victory Medal similarly named. Gilbert Albert Churcher was the son of Mrs E. Weston of 2, Western Rd, Burgess Hill, Sussex. He served with the 7th (Service) Battalion of The Queen's (Royal West Surrey Regiment), arriving in France on the 27th July 1915 and he died on the 1st July 1916. On the morning of the 1st of July the 7th Battalion were in the front line opposite Maricourt, Hardicourt, Montauban and Mametz. Initial success against the front line was slowed by defenses and machine gun fire, by 1.30 they had reached their final objective with 7 officers and 174 other ranks killed, 9 officers and 284 other ranks wounded, 58 were missing. Gilbert Churcher is buried at Dantzig Alley British Cemetery, Mametz, his headstone reads 'Till we all meet again'. With copied research and census extracts. *CR Normal light surface marks.
TWO FIRST WORLD WAR MEDALS TO A FIRST DAY OF THE SOMME CASUALTY FROM THE MANCHESTER 5th CITY PALS. Two medals comprising 1914-15 Star named to 17787 Sjt R. Walker Manch R. and Victory Medal similarly named. Sergeant Richard Walker from Cheetham in Manchester served with the 20th (Service) Battalion, the 5th City Pals, 'C' Company Platoon XII. He was killed in action on the 1st July 1916 and is buried on the Somme outside Albert at Dantzig alley British Cemetery, Mametz. *CR Normal surface marks.
A FIRST WORLD WAR TRIO TO A FIRST DAY OF THE SOMME CASUALTY FROM THE ESSEX REGIMENT. A Great War Trio comprising 1914-15 Star named to 14562 Sjt W.F.J.Barclay Essex R. War Medal and Victory Medal similarly named. William Frederick John Barclay was the son of Mr and Mrs Barclay 38 Stanley Road, Southend on Sea, and a native of Stepney. He served with the 10th (Service) Battalion of the Essex Regiment, and was killed in action on the 1st july 1916. He is buried on the Somme at the Dantzig Alley British Cemetery, Mametz, his headstone reads 'A soldier's duty nobly done', he was 23 years old. *CR slight surface marks, slight signs of glue to reverse of star.
A FIRST WORLD WAR PAIR, SCROLL AND FRAMED PLAQUE TO A CASUALTY FROM THE YORK REGIMENT WHO WAS KILLED ON THE FIRST DAY OF THE SOMME. A Great War pair comprising War Medal and Victory medal named to 23517 Pte J.A Jefferson York R. Mememorial scroll mounted in the arch above a memorial card in a plaster surround decorated with a memorial flanked by two soldiers, in an oak frame, 55cm x 45cm (without plaque mount added). John A. Jefferson was born in Scarborough and enlisted at Leeds, he married his wife Kate on the 11th September 1909, at which time he worked as a tailor and lived at 2B Ewart Street. He died on the 1st of July 1917 whilst fighting with the 7th Battalion of the Alexandra, Princess of Wales's Own (Yorkshire Regiment). The battalion assembled in trenches opposite Fricourt village zero hour was 2.30 pm, the artillery bombardment was described as 'feeble' and did little damage to the enemy as Jefferson and his colleagues discovered to their cost. The defensive fire was described as 'murderous' 'Officers and men were literally mown down and were finally brought to a standstill about half way across the enemy's trenches. 13 officers and over 300 men became casualties in about three minutes. Jefferson is buried at Fricourt cemetery, only a short distance from where he fell. he was 34 years old. The recipients memorial scroll framed and glazed in an oak frame, maximum dimensions 46.5 x 37cm. Sold with a quantity of photographs, original documents and photocopied research. *CR Some of the original documents in poor condition, medals good, Scroll not examined out of frame. damage to the memorial surround.
A FIRST WORLD WAR GALLANTRY CASUALTY GROUP TO THE DORSETSHIRE REGIMENT. A Great War Group of four and Memorial Plaque comprising Military Medal named to 10084 LCpl F.H. Higgins 5/Dorset R. 1914-15 Star named to 10084 Pte F.H. Higgins Dorset R. War Medal and Victory Medal to Higgins as Cpl, plaque to Frederick Henry Higgins. Corpoal Higgins from Puddletown outside Dorchester served with the 5th (Service) Battalion of the Dorset Regiment, arriving in France on the 11th July 1915 his Military Medal was gazetted on the 5th January 1917 (Gazette 29893 p34), The award is recorded in the History of the Dorset Regiments which suggests that the 5th were in trenches at Mericourt for 'three particularly vile but not costly tours in trenches in the same sector'. Higgins was killed in action on the 1st October 1918 when the Battalion left Marquion at 11.30 to join the 32nd Brigade in the push forward towards the Aubencheul-Abancourt Railway, resistance from unbroken wire and Machine Gun fire led to one officer and 16 O.R. being killed and 209 other ranks wounded, 34 missing. Higgins was among those killed and is buried at Chapel Corner Military Cemetery between Arras and Cambrai. Framed and glazed, maximum dimensions 40 x 38cm. With an extensive collection of copied documents, photographs of the headstone and Diary extracts. *CR Mounted in a glazed frame with name and details below the medals.
A FIRST WORLD WAR PAIR TO THE WORCESTERSHIRE REGIMENT. A Great War pair comprising War Medal and Victory Medal named to 31432 PTE G. Uglow Worc. R. George Henry Uglow was born to Emma and George on the 1st of August 1891 at Windsor. He enlisted in Bristol and joined the 2nd Battalion of the Worcestershire Regiment. He received the wounds from which he died on the 9th August 1916. He is buried at Millencourt Communal Cemetery Extension, grave 12, row C, his headstone reads 'To live in the hearts of those they leave behind is not to die'. With copied birth certificate and research. *CR Both with ribbons.
A FIRST WORLD WAR GALLANTRY CASUALTY GROUP TO THE FIELD ARTILLERY. A Great War Group of three comprising George V. Military Medal named to 36646 Sjt F.D. Williams D.189/B.D.E. R.F.A. War Medal and Victory Medal similarly named. Frederick David Williams was brother to Mrs Edith R. Jowett of 10 Brunt Street, Rushole, Manchester, he served with 'B' Battery of the 296th Brigade Royal Field Artillery, his Military Medal being Gazetted on the 6th January 1917. He died on the 1st May 1918 and is buried at St Amand British Cemetery, his headstone reads 'He like a soldier died', he was 38 years old. With a collection of photographs of his headstone and cemetery. *CR Normal light surface marks.
A FIRST WORLD WAR MILITARY MEDAL CASUALTY GROUP TO THE FIELD ARTILLERY. A Great War Group of four comprising Military Medal named to 94188 Gnr B.D.Paul B. 64/BDE R. F. A. 1914-15 Star, War Medal and Victory Medal similarly named, Memorial plaque named to Bernard Douglas Paul. The son of F.A. Paul of 106 Mawson Road, Cambridge, Bombardier Paul served with the R.F.A and R.H.A., he arrived in France on the 2nd June 1915 and was awarded the Military Medal for Bravery in the Field, the award being published in the Gazette on th17th September 1917. He was killed in action on the 18th October 1917 and it buried at the Tyne Cot Memorial, he was 21 years old. Medals mounted as worn. Sold with copied research. *CR Ribbons slightly dirty, surface of plaque good.
A GROUP OF FOUR AND SILVER WAR BADGE TO THE SHERWOOD FORESTERS. A Great War Trio comprising 1914-15 Star named to 18454 Pte G. Newton Notts and Derby R. War Medal and Victory Medal similarly named to Newton as W.O. Cl 2, Second World War Defence Medal, unnamed as issued, Silver War Badge number 138333. George Newton from Hasland, Derbyshire served with the 9th (Service) Battalion (K1). He enlisted on the 4th November 1913 and was discharged on the 9th October 1917 as a result of wounds received. With a collection of original documentation to include a postcard to a friend, War Badge form and Defence Medal form at which time George Newton had an address 'County Police Office, Birmingham Road, Chesterfield'. *CR War Badge missing pin, paperwork in mixed condition.
A FIRST WORLD WAR TRIO TO THE ROYAL SCOTS. A Great War Trio comprising 1914-15 Star named to 350704 Pte A. Farrimond R. Scots War Medal and Victory Medal similarly named but with number 2774. Arthur Farrimond served with the 9th Battalion of the Royal Scots (Lothian Regiment), a native of Wigan he landed in France on the 24th February 1915, he is recorded as being wounded on the 4th September 1916 and entitled to a wound stripe. *CR Normal light surface marks.
A WAR MEDAL TO THE GRIMSBY CHUMS BATTALION. A Great War War Medal named to 5442 Pte H.W.T. Knight R.Berks R. Henry Thomas William Knight served with the 10th Battalion Lincolnshire Regiment (Grimsby Chums). Born in Braywood in Berkshire, he is recorded with number 43552. *CR ribbon slightly tatty.
A FIRST WORLD WAR TRIO TO THE LINCOLNSHIRE REGIMENT. A Great War trio comprising 1914-15 Star named to 941 Pte T.W. Tomlinson Linc R. War Medal and Victory Medal similarly named. Thomas William Tomlinson served with the Linclonshire Regiment and Military Provost T/3249. With distressed delivery boxes. *CR Boxes distressed 1914-15 Star lacking ribbon.
A FIRST WORLD WAR TRIO TO THE ESSEX REGIMENT. A Great War Trio comprising 1914-15 Star named to 13482 Pte A. Cheek Essex R. War Medal and Victory Medal similarly named. Cheek served with the 10th (Service) Battalion of the Essex Regiment, he entered France on the 25th June 1915 and was transferred to the reserve, class Z, on 15th February 1919. *CR Normal light wear to surfaces.
A FIRST WORLD WAR TRIO TO THE LIVERPOOL REGIMENT. A Great War Trio comprising 1914-15 Star named to 2688 Pte F.J. Prince L'Pool R. War Medal and Victory Medal similarly named. Frederick James Prince served with the 1st/6th (Rifle) Battalion of the King's Liverpool Regiment, also serving with number 240867. *CR Light surface marks.
A FIRST WORLD WAR TRIO TO THE WARWICKSHIRE REGIMENT. A Great War Trio comprising 1914-15 Star named to 540 L. Cpl A. Young R. War R. War Medal and Victory to Young as A.C. SJT. Arthur Young served with 1st, 2nd and 10th Battalions of the Royal Warwickshire Regiment, also with number 20049, he was wounded on the 14th November 1917 and entitled to a wound stripe. *CR Light surface marks.
A FIRST WORLD WAR TRIO AND SILVER WAR BADGE TO THE GLOUCESTER REGIMENT. A Great War Trio comprising 1914-15 Star named to 19102 Pte H. Stanley Glouc R. War Medal and Victory Medal similarly named. Harry Stanley from Shipton on Stour served with the 2nd Battalion of the Gloucester Regiment, he enlisted on the 1st February 1915, was wounded on the 6th December 1916 and discharged on the 28th September 1917 due to wounds received, he was awarded silver war badge number 129115. With Gloucester Regiment Cap badges worn on the front and back. *CR Normal light surface marks.
A FIRST WORLD WAR PAIR AND WAR BADGE TO THE MANCHESTER REGIMENT. A Great War Pair comprising War Medal and Victory Medal named to 39430 Pte G. Cooper Manch R. George Cooper served with the 3rd Battalion of the Manchester Regiment, he enlisted on the 1st October 1916 and was discharged on the 30th October 1917 and issued Silver War Badge number 253691, he was 20 years old. With T 6 Manchester Shoulder title, Manchester pin badge, three framed and glazed photographs and other items. *CR Frame to photographs distressed.
A PAIR OF MEDALS TO CORPORAL R.P. BODDIS, ROYAL SIGNALS / ROYAL AIR FORCE comprising the General Service Medal, Eliz. II, with single clasp South Arabia (23975895 SIG. R.P. BODDIS R. SIGNALS), officially impressed, and Royal Air Force Long Service and Good Conduct Medal, Eliz. II (CPL R P BODDIS (F8099690) RAF), officially impressed, bar-mounted for wearing.
SIX VICTORIAN CIDER MUGS comprising a twin-handled mug, with transfer-printed decoration of a girl, her doll and a goat, marked to the base 'W.F. & R. / GOAT', 13.25cm high (crack to body; chip to foot rim; glazing crazed); and five assorted others, with transfer-printed floral, bird and farmer's arms decoration.
A Hornby OO gauge Virgin Trains collection, to include 43092 and 43090 locos with two passenger coaches, all in Virgin Trains livery, together with a Hornby OO gauge 42238 passenger coach in Virgin Trains livery, a Hornby Railway R.739 operating 75 ton breakdown crane with match trucks, boxed, also including a Tri-Ang Hornby OO gauge 34002 passenger coach in maroon and cream livery, boxed
A trio of dress rings featuring red stones, comprising: Asingle stone dark red paste ring in 18ct gold, size R, approximate gross weight 2.6 grams; an 18ct gold ruby and diamond half hoop ring - stones in a/f condition, size P, approximate weight 2.4 grams; a ruby and white stone cluster ring in 9ct gold, size R, approximate weight 2.6 grams.
An Art Deco style diamond solitaire ring in yellow metal, unmarked. An old European cut central stone, estimated at approximately 0.6cts, with four accenting diamonds to the shoulders. The principal stone is estimated Si2-P1, J-K colour. Strong blue fluorescence. Size R. Gross weight approximately 3.2 grams. (1)
2 South Africa general service medals to include a Queen Victoria with 5 clasps for Cape Colony , Orange Free State , Transvaal , South Africa 1901 , and South Africa 1902 , awarded to 26931 Tpr W H Broxton 88th Coy IMP Yeo , and Edward 7th with clasps for South Africa 1901 , South Africa 1902 , awarded to Gun C Rowe R . II . A , and a territorial force efficiency medal , awarded to 533 SJT Broxton Shrops Yeo , together with a mounted Ribbon strip , a South Africa war veterans association 1899-1902 badge and a Cheshire Constabulary Special Constable badge .
A George III oak and iron strengthened silver chest bearing the plaque of Captn Hoste R V, with long hinged hasp opening to reveal marbled paper and green baize lined interior with upper lift out tray, with iron side carrying handles, 75cm(W) x 47.5cm(D) x 46cm(H) Condition: Lid with full length split, rusty mounts, handles are different (one is loose), moth damage internally and wear to the baize, moulding around lock area of the lid is damaged. This has been handed down through the family and is the first time that it has appeared on the market. Captain Sir William Hoste, 1st Baronet KCB RN (26th August 1780 - 6 December 1828) was a Royal Navy captain. Best known as one of the Lord Nelson's protégés, Hoste was one of the great frigate captains of the Napoleonic wars, taking part in six major actions including the capture of the heavily fortified port of Kotor. He was however absent from Trafalgar having being sent by Nelson to deliver gifts to the Dey of Algiers. As a young man he served under Nelson as his servant between 1793-1798, and was present along side him at the Battle of St Vincent and the Battle of the Nile Hoste Swiftly rose to the rank of captain, and would go on to become, in his own right, one of the great captains of the Napoleonic wars . He married Lady Harriet Walpole on April 17th 1817. She was the daughter of Horatio Walpole 2nd Earl of Orford and Sophia Spencer.
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