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Three: Private W. S. Hughes, 2nd Battalion, Canadian Infantry (Eastern Ontario Regiment), wh...
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Three: Private W. S. Hughes, 2nd Battalion, Canadian Infantry (Eastern Ontario Regiment), who died of wounds on the Western Front, 4 April 1917 1914-15 Star (8452 Pte W. S. Hughes. 2/Can: Inf:); British War and Victory Medals (8452 Pte. W. S. Hughes. 2-Can. Inf.) in named card boxes of issue, good very fine Pair: Sergeant R. Cullen, 32nd (Service) Battalion, Royal Fusiliers (East Ham), who died of wounds on the Western Front, 7 June 1917 British War and Victory Medals (GS-53021 Sjt. R. Cullen. R. Fus.) generally very fine or better (5) £80-£100 --- Importation Duty This lot is subject to importation duty of 5% on the hammer price unless exported outside the UK --- --- William Slowley Hughes was born in Taunton, Somerset in November 1884. He attested for the Somerset Light Infantry at Taunton in November 1901, having previously served in the 3rd Volunteer Battalion, Somerset Light Infantry. Posted to the 2nd Battalion, 22 July 1902, he left for South Africa, too late for the Boer War and served there until 30 April 1903. Hughes advanced to Lance Corporal in January 1903, and transferred to the Army Reserve in November 1908. He was discharged, 5 November 1913, before serving during the Great War with the 2nd Battalion, Canadian Infantry (Eastern Ontario Regiment). Private Hughes died of wounds (gunshot wounds scalp, chest, right hand, right knee and neck) at No. 30 Casualty Clearing Station, 4 April 1917. He is buried in Aubigny Communal Cemetery Extension, France. Richard Cullen was born in Hamilton, Canada. He enlisted for the Royal Fusiliers at London, and served during the Great War with the 32nd (Service) Battalion (East Ham). Sergeant Cullen died of wounds on the Western Front, 7 June 1917, and is buried in the Mendingham Military Cemetery, Belgium.
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Three: Private W. S. Hughes, 2nd Battalion, Canadian Infantry (Eastern Ontario Regiment), who died of wounds on the Western Front, 4 April 1917 1914-15 Star (8452 Pte W. S. Hughes. 2/Can: Inf:); British War and Victory Medals (8452 Pte. W. S. Hughes. 2-Can. Inf.) in named card boxes of issue, good very fine Pair: Sergeant R. Cullen, 32nd (Service) Battalion, Royal Fusiliers (East Ham), who died of wounds on the Western Front, 7 June 1917 British War and Victory Medals (GS-53021 Sjt. R. Cullen. R. Fus.) generally very fine or better (5) £80-£100 --- Importation Duty This lot is subject to importation duty of 5% on the hammer price unless exported outside the UK --- --- William Slowley Hughes was born in Taunton, Somerset in November 1884. He attested for the Somerset Light Infantry at Taunton in November 1901, having previously served in the 3rd Volunteer Battalion, Somerset Light Infantry. Posted to the 2nd Battalion, 22 July 1902, he left for South Africa, too late for the Boer War and served there until 30 April 1903. Hughes advanced to Lance Corporal in January 1903, and transferred to the Army Reserve in November 1908. He was discharged, 5 November 1913, before serving during the Great War with the 2nd Battalion, Canadian Infantry (Eastern Ontario Regiment). Private Hughes died of wounds (gunshot wounds scalp, chest, right hand, right knee and neck) at No. 30 Casualty Clearing Station, 4 April 1917. He is buried in Aubigny Communal Cemetery Extension, France. Richard Cullen was born in Hamilton, Canada. He enlisted for the Royal Fusiliers at London, and served during the Great War with the 32nd (Service) Battalion (East Ham). Sergeant Cullen died of wounds on the Western Front, 7 June 1917, and is buried in the Mendingham Military Cemetery, Belgium.
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