price £6 Item Number 3039 Dixon’s Gazette Dixon’s No. 100 2020 AUTUMN 949696 Trooper A Maguire Royal Armoured Car and North Irish Horse Royal A Maguire 949696 Trooper

DIXON’S GAZETTE AUTUMN 2020 No. 100 Item Number 3466 Lieutenant J. N. Gosset 95th Rifles Item Number 3144

Item Number 3142

Albert Medal 2nd Class for gallantry in saving life at sea "Presented by His Majesty to John David Bulmer, boatswain of the S.S. Rhydwer of Cardiff Mercantile Marine War Medal 1914-1918 John D. Bulmer Item Number 3049

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EDITORIAL

Back in mid-1992 some 28 years ago, the late John Hayward and I were chatting and I told him my catalogue needed a revamp, to which he said why not call it ‘Dixon’s Gazette’ as in Gazette! He had produced ‘Haywards Gazette’ to sell his stocks of medals for several years and had ceased the printing of his Gazette in 1979. He first published it in 1966 and it took the medal collecting world by storm as no company had produced such a large, varied, unusual selection of medals for collectors, it was a great success.

Our previous catalogue was summer 1991 and had over 900 items for sale such as your average at £365 to £450 and even a Royal Scots Greys at £675 to Pte Cunningham Bowes who served in Captain Fenton’s Troop at Waterloo and was wounded in the charge. A 1st China War Medal to H.M.S. Nemesis at £155 and a Sutlej Medal to the 29th Foot wounded at Ferozeshur in December 1845 at £165. A couple of 4 clasp officially impressed Crimea at £235 each and a Red River 1870 to the 1/60 Rifles at £575 to name but a few. The average price of a Zulu War 1877-79 was £140, and we had 7 to choose from all N.E.F or E.F.

In 1992 we became ‘computerised’ with some local experts setting up a custom-made database and hiring additional staff to use the computers Dixon’s Gazette was born No1 being produced in September 1992 exactly 28 years ago. We still can access that database it holds approximately an archive of over 33,000 medal records.!!

Of course computers have advanced at a pace and you will have noticed we have had a few issues with our website due to a cross over period in which our new website should have been up and running, this being interrupted with lockdown, our designers had to put their efforts into becoming key computer support workers with local hospitals. We are hoping to launch our new website soon and when it is, I hope you will be impressed.

During the last 28 years things have changed a lot, one of which is the auction house’s which in the good old days sold for private vendors and collectors alike, the dealers were the main contact between the auctions and collectors either buying for them on commission or for their own stock. Alas things like premiums have come to the fore which makes buying by dealers for stock more and more difficult which when between 25% to 33% commission is added to the account at the end of the day, which is why we are tending to buy material privately these days.

We have seen a lot of changes and I wonder what the long-term effect of Covid 19 is going to be. There has been talk of a number of collector’s shows reopening but I fear that the Government restrictions and safety of us and our clients will make it rather hard to do business and long days if we have to wear masks and or face visors to attend such shows. Fifteen to twenty minutes in our showroom is bad enough.

We are featuring a couple of private collections, and other acquisitions sourced from various places in this our 100th issue of Dixon’s Gazette and hope you all find something you fancy.

We want to say thank you for your business, and our hope is we can meet you at the medal fairs up and down the country soon.

Keep Safe Chris

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INDEX Pages

Orders - Groups ...... 1 - 5

Decorations for Gallantry or Distinguished, and Meritorious Service – Groups...... 6 - 23

Campaign Groups to the , Royal Naval 24 - 30 Air Service, Fleet Air Arm and Royal Marines ………………….

Campaign Groups to the Army…………………………………... 30 - 63

Campaign Groups to the ……………………….. 64 - 67

Campaign Groups to the Ambulance, Fire Service, Police and St. John Ambulance Brigade…………………………. 67– 67

Single Orders………………………………………………………. 68- 70

Single Decorations And Life-Saving Awards………………………………………….. 70 - 80

Single Campaign Medals including Some Commemorative and Regimental………………………….. 80 – 163

Miscellaneous & Erased Medals …………………………………… 163 – 165

In the Service of the King or Queen, Coronation and Jubilee …………………………………………… 165- 167

Medals for Meritorious or Long Service………………………..... 168– 183

Miscellaneous Medals……………………………………………... 183 – 185

Miniature Medals………………………………………………...... 185 – 200

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WANTED FOR CLIENTS

1. Indian Mutiny, no clasp to Private T. Dixon, 5/Northumberland Fusiliers

2. Wanted Sutlej Medal to J. Ebbarry 24th Foot

3. , C.V.O. Neck Badge numbered C 66

4. Royal Geographical Society Gold Medal. Named to Lieut. V.L. Cameron RN. 1876 (Sold April 2010. Stacks Bowers Lot.3653) Wanted any other medals to Verney Lovett Cameron.

5. Wanted to complete group M.G.S. 6 clasps to Donal Andrew 79th Regiment of Foot.

6. Medal, 1 clasp 11th July William Henry Johns HMS Condor

7. Victorian L.S. & G.C. to 1863 S/S/ T. GROGAN A.P.C. awarded July 1896.

8. Sutlej MedalReverse:- “Moodkee”Clasps: “Ferozeshuhur” and “Sobraon” Gunner Thomas Briggs; 3rd Troop 1st Brigade Bengal Horse Artillery.

9. Punjab Medal. No clasp. Sergeant Thomas Briggs; 3rd Troop 1st Brigade Bengal Horse Artillery.

10. Indian Mutiny Medal. 1 “Delhi”. Quarter Master Sergeant T. Briggs. 1st Brigade Horse Artillery Regimental School of Instruction

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GRADINGS

MINT Mint In as new condition as issued by the mint, but may have minute handling marks acquired during manufacture.

EF Extremely Fine In almost unworn condition, probably with a degree of mint bloom.

NEF near Extremely Fine Shows slight wear on the high spots.

GVF Good Very Fine A few surface marks and nicks.

VF Very Fine Slight wear only on the high point of the design. Surface marks from contact with other medals more prominent.

NVF Near Very Fine Some wear and surface marks.

GF Good Fine About 60% of main design pretty well worn

Fine Fine Slight wear overall. Surface marks and perhaps edge knocks.

VG Very Good Considerable wear, all basic design apparent, details worn

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 STOLEN MEDALS FILES

Stolen from the office of the Anglo Zulu War Historical Society in Kent.

1. Pte T Parry 1/ 24th Foot 25B/ 572 Survivor of Isandlwana and possible Rorke's Drift defender.

2. Pte S Parry 2/24th Foot 25B/ 1399 Rorke's Drift defender ; Stolen prior to 1st July 2012. Kent Police Crime Number ZY/19178/12

Missing Medals Canadian Military Engineers Museum; [email protected]

North West Canada Saskatchewan Bar; Private R. Dempster 10/R.G.; QSA 4 Bars Belfast; OFS; 1901/02 Private J.F. Neville; Lord Strathcona’s Horse; AFC & Pair Lieutenant J.A. Paull R.A.F. Any information please contact the Museum.

Stolen in Coln St. Aldwyns, Gloucestershire on 18th June 2013; Group to Lt. P.J.de Roeper : (M.C. Korean Medal; UN Korea; GSM, clasp Near East); also Group to Captain Arnold N. Thomas Indian Medical Service; (DSO 1914/15 Trio, GSM clasp South Persia, Jubilee ’35.) Crime reference 63.

Stolen group of 4 to 24822884 L/Cpl. T.S. Topley R.M.P , Former Yugo, Jubilee 2002 & 2012 Crime Reference; CF0958861113 contact 01268 775533 P.C. Perry

Stolen at Helensburgh November 2013; Full Size& Miniature LS& GC CCWEA J A Stead D13892P R N: Full Size & Miniature Jubilee 2002 Lt. J. A. Stead CO38425B RN Crime Ref; LA02091113 01436 675381

Stolen Wraysbury WW1 Medal; 91308 G. V. P. Morgan Tank Corps, + 2 unnamed Ladies V.S.M. (cased) Crime ref: LA436970/13 PC 6718, Sarah Allen, 01628 645611.

Stolen from Cheltenham over the New Year period- O.S.M. clasp Afghanistan named to Dr.K. Skeet. Contact Chelenhm police ref; 62/14

Stolen 10th March 2013, Portsmouth area, Group of 8 medals to Sergeant M. Williams Royal Marines, South Atlantic, C.S.M. Northern Ireland, UN Cyprus, UN Bosnia, Gulf War Medal, Golden Jubilee 2002, NATO, LS&GC. Any information to P.C. Kevin Burnard, Fratton Police Station, Portsmouth.

Stolen from Cheltenham in April 2002 with rosette and C.S.M. Northern Ireland MARINE MCCRACKEN PO 39603M Crime reference number CR/2532/15 Contact [email protected]

A large number of medal are still missing from the theft at the Waiouru Army Museum New Zealand the medals were taken over several years from about 1999, the thief is now in prison. If you would like a list of the medals that are still missing, please call or email for a copy

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GEORGE TESTER M.S.M 1st LIFE GUARDS, HIS MEDALS AND CAREER. by ‘Magpie’ This is the story researched around a medal group which came onto the market direct from the family via my local dealer a few years ago. They are a group of five, mounted as worn in this order:

Egypt 1882 medal, bar TEL-EL-KEBIR: 670 SHG. STH. G.TESTER 1st LIFE GDS. Army Long Service and Good Conduct Medal (Q.V.): 670 CORP. FARR. G. TESTER. 1/LIFE GDS. (awarded 1892). Army Meritorious Service Medal: FAR. S. CPL. G. TESTER. 1-L. GDS. ( obverse, and awarded in 1927, 32 years after he left The Life Guards). (George V): 746 F. SJT: G.W. TESTER. SURR: YEO: (awarded 1914, Yeomanry). Khedive’s Star 1882: unnamed as issued.

As would be expected, the older medals are somewhat polished and pitted. As a Life Guard in London, and at Windsor, Tester would have worn his earlier medals almost daily over many years. The Life Guards historically have unique rank equivalents e.g. Corporal is equivalent to Sergeant in the cavalry of the line. So, Tester’s rank of Farrier Staff Corporal qualified him for consideration for the M.S.M with annuity, otherwise a Sergeant’s award. It will be noted that George Tester was a horseman, shoeing smith, and farrier with general responsibility for the day to day welfare of the horses he also rode on parade. At that time, the farriers wore a distinctive uniform with a blue tunic and a black plume to the helmet. The 1st Life Guards, as Tester would have known them, existed historically from 1788 to 1922, when they were amalgamated with the 2nd to form ‘The Life Guards’. The group reveals some interesting statistics. Time between the award dates of the first and last medals: 45 years (1882-1927) Time served 33 years (regular 21 years, territorial at least 12 years. Time served abroad: 83 days (Egypt 1882).Time in combat: the actions at Kassassin plus half an hour (Tel-el Kebir) followed by a ride to Cairo which surrendered without a fight.

I cannot claim any of these as a record, though a group spanning 45 years must be out of the ordinary. The longest period of awards of any kind appears to be that of H.R.H. Princess Alice, Countess of Athlone who spanned 90 years, but then she was a grandchild of and off to a flying start at the age of four with the 1887 Jubilee medal! (O.M.R.S. Journal, Summer 1977).

Tester’s seven-page service record was retained because of his M.S.M. with the potential for an annuity. George William Tester, born in 1855 in Kent, attested for the 1st Life Guards at Hyde Park Barracks on Friday 13 March 1874 at 2pm. He was 19 and was enlisted by Trooper Moss for 12 years with 12 more months if abroad or at war. He made his mark with the usual ‘X’ and had previously been a labourer. He had been medically examined two days previously by the surgeon to the 1st Life Guards, Edgcombe Venning, who noted his complexion as ruddy and his hair and eyes brown. Tester’s luck was to be five feet ten- and three-quarter inches tall, perfect for a guardsman. It would have been a proud moment for an uneducated Kentish lad. He later gained his 3rd class educational certificate with the army and followed a specialist veterinary course in 1887.

He enlisted as Trooper 670 and served as such for 7 years, being appointed Shoeing Smith on 24 August 1881 and promoted to Corporal Farrier on 16 July 1885. His final rank was Staff Corporal Farrier from 13 April 1893, and this is the rank on his Meritorious Service Medal. Indeed, the rank qualified him for consideration for that award. His good conduct pay advanced from 1d in 1876 to 3d ten years later. He served at some time at Regent’s Park and Hyde Park barracks and at Windsor and Shorncliffe. He re- engaged for two further four-year terms in 1886 and 1890. He married Sarah Silsbury, from the Isle of Wight, at St Anne, Dean St., Soho, on 2 December 1891. He was 36 and she 30 and from later census evidence they were childless. The church was blitzed in 1940 but partly rebuilt in the 1990’s to help raise the moral tone of the area. ______Dixon’s Gazette Page vii ______

On his military history sheet Sarah’s address was noted as ‘with her husband’. This was an important point as showing that they had married ‘with leave’. The army simply ignored wives whose husbands had not received permission to marry from their commanding . Also, most regimental married quarters were either non-existent or crudely basic. At Shorncliffe they were a row of wooden huts. There is a scholarly study of domestic arrangements in the army, ‘Women of the Regiment’ by Myna Trustram (1984). Devotion to the regiment may have been seen by some officers as diluted by marriage, and, according to the census digest of 1871, only just over 13% of cavalrymen were married when in the population as a whole 75% of 30 year old men had wives. For the remainder the incidence of ‘social diseases’ was a source of worry both to the authorities and society generally. Loyalty to the regiment came with a price.

After 21 years’ service George Tester was discharged on 31 March 1895, with his conduct assessed as ‘Temperate and Exemplary’ by Lt. Col. Sir S.M. Lockhart Bt., commanding 1st Life Guards. His medical history sheets complete the papers, recording ‘good muscular development’, but also a couple of ‘social complications’ and a month sick with enteric fever (this in London in 1875!)

To be a mounted Life Guard is still the most impressive military role on ceremonial duty anywhere in the world. The Life Guards also ride in the annual Trooping the Colour ceremony with the two Farriers, George Tester’s successors, at the rear with their axes held rather than swords drawn. The Life Guards must be the soldiers most used to serving members of the Royal Family. In Tester’s case, this was Queen Victoria and her children, and he would have ridden in the 1887 Jubilee parade. As we shall see, he lived in central London after his retirement, so the life of ‘official London’ was still very familiar to him.

The Farrier has a special responsibility for the care of the horses, ensuring their veterinary wellbeing and day-to-day efficiency, though the purpose of the farrier’s axe with its spike and broad blade had been to put wounded horses out of their misery and then chop off the numbered hoof to prove death. Tester would probably have done this in Egypt if not with the ceremonial pieces.

‘The Horse World of London’ by W.J.Gordon (1893) is a chatty book including contemporary comment on the selection and training of the cavalry horse. The black horses cost the army £40 each and came from Ireland, as they still do. The writer estimated the cost of mounting the two Life regiments at £22,000. The horses were bought at 4 years and had 6 months training by the rough riders at the Knightsbridge riding school. The young horses were taught to withstand fire by having a gun discharged close to them and then being encouraged to smell the powder and the smoking weapon. As the rider could use only his left hand to rein, the horses had to understand guidance by leg pressure. Two spare shoes were part of each horse’s kit and Tester, as Shoeing Smith, provided those. At 14 years (but often earlier) the horse was retired and, according to condition, went to the sale yard or to feed (in the days before tinned pet food) the army of London’s cats.

The Battle. George Tester was in the troopship S.S. Holland for the journey to Egypt in 1882. The object was to protect the Suez Canal from the revolt of Orabi against the Khedive of Egypt, the nominal ruler under the Ottoman Sultan. They arrived at Alexandria on 16 August, with Tester serving in his new appointment as Shoeing Smith. The Life Guards had three squadrons with their mounts.

By 12 September Garnet Wolseley was ready to advance along the line of the canal. Despite the actions at Kassassin, the chief objective was Orabi’s fortified camp at Tel-el-Kebir, 60 miles from Cairo. The plan was for a knock-out blow and then a ride to Cairo. It worked perfectly -a night march navigated by the stars to spring the surprise attack just before dawn. No bugles sounded, silent troops, and no smoking. It was a front of 4 miles and a comet flashed over the Egyptian camp. Tester’s horses were on the far right of the two divisions with the artillery between the latter. It was a ‘soldier`s battle’ with direct combat and only lasted half an hour before the rebel line broke and fled at 5.45 a.m. The cavalry rode down the fugitives with their sabres and then at 6.20 Wolseley gave them the thrilling order ‘ride for Cairo’. The city surrendered along with Orabi and the other revolutionary leaders. It was a great victory and sealed Sir Garnet’s reputation. ______Dixon’s Gazette Page viii ______

He went to Cairo in a train driven by the multi-tasking Colonel Redvers Buller. The Khedive Tewfik also returned to the capital and minted his bronze star in gratitude. The Suez Canal and the route to India were secure. No doubt George Tester talked about this for the rest of his life -he had been present at a pivotal moment in Imperial history though he had been out of London for only 83 days. The Queen reviewed the returned troops in St James’s Park on 18 November with her son General Prince Arthur Duke of Connaught leading the Guards brigade. Following a second parade Victoria wrote to her daughter Vicky in Berlin ‘I gave away 330 medals, pinning a good many on the officers and men and giving the others into their hands’. There is a good chance that Tester received his medal from the Queen Empress herself.

His Retirement. George Tester left the Life Guards in March 1895 with the rank of Staff Corporal Farrier. He was 40 years old, but it must have been a wrench so in 1902 he joined the Surrey Yeomanry with the rank of Farrier Sergeant. He continued to live with Sarah near his old comrades in central London, firstly at 19 Delahay Street, a stone’s throw from Downing Street (1901 census). Delahay Street no longer exists, having been demolished to make way for the New Treasury Buildings adjacent to the Foreign Office. His retirement job was that of ‘Housekeeper’ in public offices, a smarter word for the modern ‘Caretaker’ but a respectable post for a former soldier with an exemplary record. In the 1911 census he is living and working at 15 Tufton Street near the . This was the headquarters of the influential missionary society, The Society for the Propagation of the Gospel in Foreign Parts. The foundation stone had been laid in 1907 by George Prince of Wales who noted that he had seen the good work done by the society on his overseas travels. George and Sarah Tester shared their five roomed accommodation with their niece Dorothy aged 15 and two ‘assistants’, Ethel Smoothy and Emily Summers who presumably were there for the dusting rather than the gospel! The building is now the headquarters of The Arts Council of Great Britain.

Tester’s second regiment, the Surrey Imperial Yeomanry, was raised in 1901 for service in South Africa and his expertise with horses would have been invaluable to them, though his was ‘home’ service. The unit was also named for Princess Mary, later Queen Mary. In 1908 they became part of the Territorial Force and by 1914 had four squadrons. The National Army Museum holds a rare film of them at Petworth camp in 1913 which can be seen online on the Warhorse website. They ride slowly out of camp past the camera and then return to the stables at Petworth House whose owner, the 3rd Baron Leconfield, himself had a distinguished career with the Life Guards and the Territorials. The Surrey Yeomanry had their London headquarters from 1908 at Clapham Park and presumably exercised on the Common. Tester served as Farrier Sergeant and was granted his LSGC medal by Army Order of 1 July 1914. He was then almost 60 years old and did not serve overseas in the Great War.

It is well documented that the Army Meritorious Service Medal with annuity had complex award procedures involving the nominated recipient waiting for his money (and medal) from the finite fund until previous nominees or annuitants had died or been promoted above the rank of sergeant. Tester had left the 1st Life Guards in 1895 but his seniority in the M.S.M. had to wait until 11 April 1927. His medal is therefore the George V type and is impressed with his final rank. It is in the best condition of his five cavalryman’s awards, but he wore it from the second type ribbon rather than the third. He has a medal index card among the more numerous post-1916 ‘immediate’ awards and it is headed ‘MSM with annuity’. For the M.S.M. generally see O.M.R.S. Journal, Summer 1974 by John Tamplin, and the detailed work by Ian McInnes covering the period 1847-1953 (Jade Publishing 1995).

I hope the old soldier enjoyed the money to top up his Lloyd George pension. He certainly had a career well beyond the position he was born into as an illiterate farm labourer. He lived and worked at the heart of the great Imperial capital, serving both royalty and his horses during an exemplary career and taking part in the glittering ceremonies that still adorn our national life. I am proud to be the keeper of his medals for the time being and to resurrect at least part of his story.

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HOW TO PAINT YOURSELF INTO A CORNER By Martin Fuller

I suddenly realised that I had managed to collect all the clasps to the 1854 covered the Third Burma War (1885-93) and associated campaigns without meaning to! All that is except the most expensive clasp in the series.

It is possibly to divide collectors into two basic types; those who are entirely focused, know what their aims are and plan their collecting strategy and budget accordingly. Then there are there rest of us, who may have a broad plan but are constantly distracted by some item that catches their fancy and cannot resist it.

This latter strategy (or rather total lack of one) can result in a series of sub-collections, all of which need to be completed and distract from what we may consider our main collection (or collections).

A classic example is my Victorian Army Long Service & Good Conduct (L.S. & G.C.) collection which began with a bargain (that is how these things often begin), a large letter reverse on a clip and ring suspender type (issued between 1837-1855) came up for sale. I brought it with the idea that I could sell it on at a profit, but then a small letter reverse ornate suspender type (issued between 1874- 1901) came up, also at a bargain price. This meant that I needed a large letter reverse ornate suspender type (issued between 1855-1874). I found one, but not at a bargain price.

Having established a theme, I was tempted by a rarer and more expensive variation to my newly formed sub-collection, a L.S.& G.C. to a European solider of the Honourable East India Company (HEIC) awarded between 1848 and 1873. It so happened that the above mentioned 1874-1901 medal was awarded to a man who had begun his service with the HEIC (1st Bengal European Regiment later the 101st Foot), so to my mind this new medal complimented that one.

However, there is an even rarer and more expensive L.S.& G.C. medal awarded to European troops of the HEIC with Queen Victoria’s head in profile on the obverse. It is known as an “anchor reverse” type (because it has an anchor on the reverse – obviously). Only about 100 of these were issued by mistake in 1859 so there was little chance of finding one. Then five came up at the same time on several different dealers lists and at different prices! Someone must have sold their collection.

Resistance was useless – I picked the least expensive and bought it, “to complete my collection” and they now form a very pleasing “W” pattern in a display case; the three medals along the top with the HEIC ones below. Below them are three Victorian Naval L.S.& G.C. Medals, which I do not think I have mentioned previously. They were a sub-collection that have now merged with a new sub-collection and help to justify creating it.

Any non-collector reading this will begin to suspect a level of obsessive-compulsive disorder or at least a place on the autism spectrum. My brother has suggested as much – but what does he know, he is not a collector. Any collectors will know that this is not the case, it is merely a perfectly logical desire to complete a task rather like a jig-saw puzzle – only a lot more expensive. Just imagine if you were working on a jig-saw puzzle and found that the final piece was missing? You would not be able to rest! Would you?

There are collectors and there are collectors. Anyone who is familiar with the world of bird watching will be familiar with such statements as “I need a spotted crake for my life list and a little auk for my year list.”

The key word being need rather than want. The birder in question is almost invariably male, and the whole thing can be very competitive involving travelling thousands of miles to catch a glimpse of a

______Dixon’s Gazette Page x ______bird that is often lost and totally out of its natural range. At least medal collectors have the excuse that “it’s an investment”. There are collectors and there are collectors.

At this point any remaining readers must be anxious to know whether I completed my accidental Burma Campaign collection. The rarest and most expansive clasp is that for Kachin Hills 1892-3, not issued until 1903 as something of an afterthought. Add to its general rarity is the fact that my main India collection is to European Officers serving with Indian units, so this narrows the opportunity to find one still further.

I had mentioned to a well-known dealer and collector that I was looking for such an unobtainable medal and he suggested “Well you can always not collect it”. It took me a while to understand what he was saying, but then realised that he must have been joking.

Eventually one came up at an auction and I managed to win it. The hammer price was high, plus buyer’s premium, plus VAT, plus insured postage, and all for a medal that I had never particularly wanted but had found that I needed.

What lessons can I take from this? Firstly recognise that I may be suffering from a degree of obsessive compulsive disorder (let’s call it a syndrome rather than disorder – it sounds better) or sit somewhere on the autism spectrum, in which case my collecting impulse is perfectly normal, within certain very wide behavioural parameters.

Secondly it may pay to try and emulate those highly disciplined collectors who keep to a narrow focus and have a planned strategy (although if your entire collection comprises long service medals to the Atholl Highlanders with the surname Abernathy or something equally unusual, then you may have a different set of behavioural problems, and a very limited collection).

I need to resist the mental gymnastics my mind performs that convinces me that I really need this particular medal, the progression from having no interest in a particular item to it becoming the absolute pinnacle of my collecting ambitions. At least it is not the voices telling me, that would require serious medication.

It is always possible to try and counter this with an alternative gymnastic routine to convince myself that my collection makes perfect sense without the missing item. I may even sell off a couple of items to simplify the pattern I have been forming so reducing the need for any new acquisitions.

Finally, just remember the old joke; “you can always not collect it”.

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THE ZANZIBAR HEADMAN’S MEDAL for the CHAKE CHAKE DISTRICT By Paul Hayward

Every now and then a collector runs across an interesting medal that is outside their main area of interest, but which nevertheless attracts them enough to purchase it.

Such was the case with the medal mentioned above. I had been vaguely aware of its existence since seeing an example in a DNW auction of a number of years ago. Since then I had been drawn into starting to a collection of the (mostly) African Badges of the Certificate of Honour which were presented to non-Europeans for services to the various British Colonies prior to their independence. This is a medal series that is very poorly described in current literature.

So, back to the Zanzibar piece - it has some lateral connection to the British African Colonial series that I am collecting and so it piqued my interest. It is, of course, an imposing medal in its own right. At 57mm it is rather large, and at 4mm it is rather thick. Add to this a heavy brass neck chain and it has ‘a presence’. I am quite sure that these design elements were entirely purposeful and that this medal was meant to be imposing since it would be worn as an insignia of a locally powerful personage.

From a research point of view this medal is a difficult piece to find much information about. There is no mintmark, and no designers’ initials to be found. I am left to conclude that it is of British manufacture if for no other reason than there is English on the medal and that Zanzibar was British Protectorate from 1890 till around 1960.

This specimen and perhaps one other have been sold at auction at least three times since the beginning of the 21st. Century. I was in hope that an approximate date of issue for the medal might be gleaned from the Arabic found in the centre of the Obverse. This hope was based upon the description of the medal found in the 2004 Dreweatt’s auction and several times in DNW auctions (2015 and 2018). In these descriptions it is stated that the Sultan’s Toughra or Insignia or Seal was the Arabic found in the centre of the Obverse.

So, determine the particular Sultan mentioned and - rather like pottery types in archaeology or sedimentary levels in geology - I’d have a range of dates. On the one hand it was helpful that there were only about 4 possible Sultans who ruled Zanzibar in the 70-year span of British Protectorate rule. However, it did not really help that one, Sultan Sayyid Khalifa bin Harub, ruled for nearly 50 of the 70 year time frame ( 1911-1960). Nevertheless, it was a starting point.

With the help of two members of the OMRS* - Mark Reid and Owain Raw-Rees - I was able to determine that this idea had no merit at all. That, in fact, the previously mentioned auction houses had not really done their research very well. I am told that the Arabic on the Obverse simply says the same as the English - ie Zanzibar Government, and the same holds true for the Reverse - Chake Chake District. So, there was no help in the written inscriptions on the medal to possibly narrow down the time frame for the mintage and the use of this medal.

I am left with one other piece of information from the Dreweatt’s auction description. This auction had two different types of this Headman medal for sale and both had the same provenance. They had been given by the aforementioned Sultan bin Harub to his dentist - Dr. L.S. Rutter (1902-1982) upon the retirement of Dr. Rutter in ‘the 1950’s’. Dr. Rutter was told then that these medals had become obsolete by the beginning of World War 2. So, this might indicate that at the latest they were in use during the latter part of the reign of George V and this minted prior to that. This would fit with the ‘feel’ of the medals. They appear to me to be post Victoria just by the lettering style and overall presentation.

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They are very well-balanced medals and were clearly designed by someone with great skill. So, my personal guess is an Edwardian or early George V manufacture. But this is just a guess and I would be happy if any reader can provide any more definitive information.

Part of the fun researching interesting medals is the learning about places that I had previously known only very little of before. This certainly holds true for Zanzibar. I am old enough to remember that Tanzania was created back in 1964 to combine the newly independent Tanganyika Territory and the Protectorate of Zanzibar. I had thought of Zanzibar as an island off the coast of East Africa. This is correct, though technically the island is called Unguja, the main town of which is Zanzibar. There is another island called Pemba to the north of Unguja, about 2/3rds the size and population of Unguja. These islands are what consisted of the Protectorate of Zanzibar. The city of Zanzibar is on the east side of Unguja facing mainland Tanzania. As a totally non medallic trivia comment did you know that Stone City is an old part of this city and it is where Freddy Mercury of Queen was born and raised!

Chake Chake is the largest town on the northern island of Pemba, and the center of the same named District. The other medal sold in the Dreweatt’s auction was for the Mwera District and this District is immediately to the west of Zanzibar city. So, it is on the island of Unguja rather than on Pemba. This Mwera medal is struck in silver rather than bronze. So was Mwera, with its proximity to Zanzibar city more important than the district on the northern island? Was it a more populated area and the Headman of higher status? This is mere conjecture and is only based upon the probability that a silver medal was considered of more importance than a bronze one.

I have seen a picture of one other District Headman’s medal - that of the Weti District, also on Pemba. Mr. Raw-Rees has suggested that there are medals for two more Districts - the Chuaka District on Unguja and the Mkoani District which is on the southern coast of Pemba and the town of the same name is the largest port on Pemba and where the ferry from Zanzibar arrives.

This is the extent of my research based upon my recent purchase of a medal from Dixon’s List # 99. I hope some readers will find this short report on my findings enjoyable. I also hope that anyone who can add to the story will reach out and do so.

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1 ______Dixon’s Gazette Page xiii ORDERS - GROUPS 3027 Admiral Sir W. R. Mends, Royal Navy. Most Honourable Knight Grand Cross G.C.B., (military) breast star in gold and enamel and sash badge in gold and enamel R & S. Garrard & Co case of issue; Crimea War Medal 1854-1856 Engraved in contemporary style, 1 clasp, Sebastopol probably by Hancocks, (C.B. Capt H.M.S. Agamemnon. 17th Octr 1854.); Turkish Crimea Medal Sardinian issue; Turkish Order of the Mejidie Commander's neck badge in gold, silver and enamel; Legion of Honour, France in 18ct gold (5)

G.C.B. London Gazette 24.11.1882. Admiral Sir William Robert Mends was the eldest son of Admiral William Bowen Mends (1781-1864), and nephew of Sir Robert Mends. He was born at Plymouth on 27 February 1812. In May 1825 he entered the Royal Naval College at Portsmouth, and on passing out in December 1826 was shortly afterwards appointed to the Thetis, a 46-gun , going out to the South American station. He was still in the Thetis when she was wrecked on Cape Frio on 5 Dec. 1830. It was Mends's watch at the time the ship struck, but as the night was dark and thick and it was raining heavily, he was held guiltless, the blame falling entirely on the Captain and Master. Mends was considered to have behaved very well in a position extremely difficult for one so young and inexperienced, and several of the members of the court offered to take him with them. After passing his examination he joined the Actaeon in the Mediterranean, which in 1832 was at Constantinople when a Russian army of upwards of twenty thousand men there, consequent on the terrible defeat of the Turks by Ibrahim Pasha at Konieh. The intervention of the Western Powers demanded the withdrawal of this force, and Mends was deeply interested in watching its embarkation, making careful notes of their manner and methods of embarking the cavalry and guns. Men, horses, and guns, with all their stores and baggage, were got on board within twelve hours, and Mends treasured up the experience for future use. In the summer of 1834, the Actaeon returned to England and was paid off; and in January 1835 Mends was appointed to the Pique with Captain Henry John Rous.

In July, the ship was sent out to Canada, and on the homeward voyage, on 22 Sept., struck heavily on a reef off the coast of Labrador. After several anxious hours she was got off, and, though she was much damaged and was leaking badly, and her main and mizen masts were badly sprung, Rous determined to proceed. Five days later her rudder, which had also been injured, was carried away, and the ship left helpless in a heavy westerly gale. With admirable seamanship she was steered for several days by means of a weighted hemp cable towed astern and controlled by a spar lashed across the ship's stern. It was not until the 6th October that they were able to ship a jury rudder; and on the 13th they anchored at St. Helen's after a voyage that has no parallel in the annals of the nineteenth century.

Mends then learnt that he had been promoted to the rank of Lieutenant on 11th August.In December he was sent out to join the Vernon at . A year later he was moved into the Caledonia and then to the Rodney. In July 1838, he went to be Flag-lieutenant of Sir John Louis, the second in command on the station and superintendent of Malta dockyard. He continued with Louis, sometimes afloat, but mostly at Malta, until July 1843. From November 1843 he was in the Fox frigate with Sir Henry Blackwood on the coast of Ireland and in the when on the 2nd January 1847, he received the news of his promotion, on 9 Nov. 1846, to be Commander. In January 1848 he was appointed to the Vanguard, in which, a couple of months later, he had the misfortune to lose some of the fingers of his left hand, which was carried into a block and badly crushed. It was this, more than the loss of the fingers, which caused trouble; and for years afterwards he suffered from severe attacks of neuralgia.

The Vanguard went home and was paid off in March 1849. In July 1850 Mends was appointed to the Vengeance, again with Blackwood who died after a short illness at Portsmouth on 7 Jan. 1851 and was succeeded by Lord Edward Russell. Towards the end of the summer the Vengeance went to the Mediterranean, but came home in December 1852, when, on 10 Dec., Mends was advanced to post rank in acknowledgment of the excellent order the ship was in. In October 1853 he was selected by Sir Edmund (afterwards Lord) Lyons to be his Flag-captain in the Mediterranean, if Captain Symonds, then in the Arethusa, should prefer to remain in the frigate. If Symonds should prefer to join Lyons, it was understood that Mends should have the Arethusa, Mends accordingly took the Agamemnon out and joined the fleet in the Sea of Marmora on Christmas Eve, when, as previously arranged, he took command of the Arethusa. In her he took a particularly brilliant part in the bombardment of Odessa on 22 April 1854; 'we stood in twice,' Mends, wrote, 'tacked close off the Mole and engaged the works on it in reverse . . . pouring in a destructive fire as we went about.' He was promptly recalled by the Commander-in-Chief, who seems to have considered that he was needlessly risking the ship. 'I expected a reprimand when I went on board the Admiral to report, but the enthusiasm of the fleet and the cheers given to us as we passed along the lines mollified the chief, and I was simply told not to go in again.'

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3027 cont. The French officers who had witnessed the manoeuvre called on Mends to compliment him on it; and many years afterwards a French writer in the 'Revue des Deux Mondes' referred to it as a brilliant tour de force. In June Lyons and Symonds had found that they did not get on well together, and it was proposed to Mends to re-exchange into the Agamemnon, which he did. From that time his individuality is lost in that of the Admiral, except that, as chief of Lyons's staff, he had the direction of many points of detail on which much depended. By far the most important of these were the embarkation of the troops at Varna and the subsequent landing of them in the Crimea on 14 Sept. The whole thing was admirably done without a hitch and without loss; and though, to the world at large, it appeared to be done by Lyons, Lyons himself and the navy fully recognised that the credit belonged to Mends. In February 1855 Lyons moved his flag to the Royal Albert, Mends accompanying him. In all the operations of the year he had his full share; he was nominated a C.B. on 5 July, and in December was ordered to take the ship to Malta, the Admiral remaining in the Black Sea with his flag in the Caradoc. While crossing the Sea of Marmora the stern-gland the metal bearing of the screw-shaft as it passes through the stern-post gave way, and an alarming rush of water followed. During the next day the ship pursued her voyage, the engines pumping the water out, but on 28 December Mends decided that it was necessary to beach the ship, which was cleverly done in Port Nicolo, in the island of Zea. There a cofferdam was built inside round the hole, and, the ship's safety being thus secured, she proceeded to Malta under sail, and arrived there on 7 Jan. 1856.

Mends continued in command of the Royal Albert till March 1857, when he was appointed to the Hastings, guard ship in the Mersey, from which, four years later, he was appointed Deputy-Controller-General of the Coastguard at the Admiralty. He held this office for about a year. In May 1862 was appointed Director of Transports, with the duty of organising and administering the transport department of the Admiralty. Here he remained for more than twenty years, during which period there were several exceptional calls on his office, which were answered in a manner that testified to the thorough working order in which things were kept. On the 1st January 1869 he became a Rear-Admiral, on 20 May 1871 a K.C.B. He was promoted to Vice-Admiral on 1 Jan. 1874, Admiral on 15 June 1879, and on 24 Nov. 1882 was nominated a G.C.B., with special reference to his work in connection with the expedition to Egypt In February 1883 he retired and moved to Alverstoke. He died on 26 June 1897, the day of the great naval review in commemoration of the Queen's Diamond Jubilee. Sold with an archive of letters, drawings, Naval Orders and Maps, and other items relating to Admiral Mends and family, with much emphasis on his time in the Crimea, together with a watercolour by Lieutenant G P Mends of the Burning of the US Steam frigate Missouri at , signed, inscribed and dated August 26th 1843, and a copy of the Life of Sir W. R. Mends, G.C.B. Numerous photos of his wife Mathilda and his son B.S. Mends who compiled the book on his father, taken from his journals and letters. The copy of the book is leather-bound and inscribed B.S.M and Ex Libris notes, presented to Evelyn St. Austin mends 1937. NOTE: Some white enamel missing back and front to the two white arms of the G.C.B Star and Gold Legion of Honour. VF/GVF £10800.00 3028 Chief Yeoman of Signals W. Smith, Royal Navy. Royal Victorian Medal George VI issue 1st type, IND: IMP: in silver; 1914-15 Star (J.4166 L. Sig. W. Smith. R.N.); ; Victory Medal (J.4166 Y. Sig. W. Smith. R.N.); Silver Jubilee Medal 1935; Coronation Medal 1937; Royal Navy Long Service and Good Conduct Medal George V, 1st type Admirals bust, 1911-1930 (J.4166 Y. S. W. Smith H.M.Y. Victoria & Albert.)(7)

Chief Yeoman of Signals Wonderful Smith, H.M.Y. Victoria & Albert, was awarded the R.V.M. in Silver on 4 August 1937. Born Bramfield Suffolk 4.7.1893, saw service on various ships including H.M.S. Agincourt at the battle of Jutland 31st May 1916. Mounted court style for wear. VF/GVF £545.00 3029 Officers Chief Steward J. E. Alexander, Royal Navy. Royal Victorian Medal George V issue in silver; Coronation Medal 1902 In bronze (6054); Coronation Medal 1911 In silver (16,000); Silver Jubilee Medal 1935 In silver (85,000); Coronation Medal 1937 In silver (90,000); Royal Navy Long Service and Good Conduct Medal George V, 1st type Admirals bust, 1911-1930 (354989 Offrs. Ch. Std. H.M.Y. Victoria & Albert.)(6)

Officers' Chief Steward Joseph Edward Alexander, Royal Navy, was awarded the R.V.M. in Silver on 11 August 1924 on H.M. The King's visit to Cowes. Born 16.7.1878 at Cosham Hants. A superb run of service on this The Royal Yacht from 17.7.1901 to 5.4.1924, with the exception of June 1916 to June 1919 where he served on Victory 1. EF £595.00 Dixon's Gazette Page 2

3030 Flight Sergeant J. Church, Royal Air Force. Most Excellent Order of the British Empire Members M.B.E., 2nd type (civil); Distinguished Flying Medal G.VI.R., 1st type (1895963 F/Sgt. R.A.F.); 1939-45 Star; France and Germany Star; Defence Medal; War Medal(6)

The Distinguished Flying Medal: Supplement to the London Gazette 21 September 1945, printed confidential paperwork stating Rank as Flight Sergeant, Path Finder Force (No.8 Group) Unit No (R.C.A.F.) Squadron, Number of hours flown on operations 207:40. Number of Sorties 43. Appointment Held Flight Engineer.

'Flight Sergeant Church is an extremely valuable member of the aircrew. He is an experienced and capable Flight Engineer of an extremely successful crew, which has almost completed two tours of operations. He has taken part in many highly successful attacks against such strongly defended enemy targets as Essen, Hamburg, and Kiel. Throughout his operations, Flight Sergeant Church, by his quiet manner and efficient work, has been a great example and asset to his squadron. Strongly recommended for the non-immediate award of the Distinguished Flying Medal. The M.B.E. awarded in 1969 to Joseph Church D.F.M. Security officer Grade I, Ministry of Defence.

It appears that NO. 405 (Vancouver) squadron R.C.A.F. was the first R.C. A.F. squadron formed overseas and the only R.C.A.F. Pathfinder squadron. It was formed at Driffield, East Yorkshire on 23.4.1941. Mounted swing style as worn. GVF/EF £2500.00 3031 Regimental Sergeant Major W. E. Hawkins, Grenadier Guards. Most Excellent Order of the British Empire Members M.B.E., 2nd type (military); (14207 Sjt. G. Gds.); British War Medal; Victory Medal (14207 W.O. Cl 2. G. Gds.) with M.I.D. oakleaf; Army Long Service and Good Conduct Medal George V issue, 2nd type 1920- 1930, with fixed suspender (2604200 W.O. Cl 1. G. Gds.); Army Meritorious Service Medal George V issue military bust (14207 C.S.Mjr. : - A. Dr. Sjt. 3/ G, Gds.)(6)

W.O. 1 Walter Hawkins served in the B.E.F France and later the Egypt Expeditionary Force. Mentioned in despatches L.G. for France 18.12.1917. M.B.E. Military 3.6.1929 whilst serving with the 3rd battalion Grenadier Guards, M.S.M. for France 17.6.1918. Sold with a list of ranks held and dates of promotions also a good photo of him wearing his medals. Born in Worth, Sandwich Kent 26.7.1889, died Kingston upon Thames 1975. Mounted for display. Fair well polished £385.00 3032 Brigadier R. J. Wilkins, Sherwood Foresters, late Rifle Brigade and Royal Irish Regiment. Most Excellent Order of the British Empire Officers O.B.E., 2nd type (military); 1914-15 Star (S-3943 Cpl. R. J. Wilkins. Rif. Bde.); British War Medal; Victory Medal (Capt. R. J. Wilkins.); Defence Medal; War Medal(6)

Robert James Wilkins was born on 5 September 1892. He served in the ranks of the Rifle Brigade before being commissioned into the Royal Irish Regiment in December 1915. He was promoted to Lieutenant in June 1918 and served as Acting Captain and Adjutant of the 1st Battalion, July 1918-March 1919. Wilkins served in France, 20 May 1915-November 1915; Egypt, May-July 1916; Salonika, July 1916-September 1917; and Egypt, September 1917-October 1918.

He transferred to the Sherwood Foresters in August 1922, being promoted Captain, June 1925; and Brevet Major, July 1933. Transferred to the Reserve of Officers in June 1936. Re-joining in 1939, he was appointed War Substantive Lieutenant-Colonel and Temporary Brigadier in March 1942. Awarded the O.B.E. in 1944; he retired as an Honorary Brigadier in August 1945. Between the wars and after the Second War he was employed by the Territorial Association as Secretary. Appointed Deputy Lieutenant of Derbyshire in 1947. In 1960 he was appointed Regional Liaison Officer of King George's Jubilee Trust for Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Lincolnshire, Northamptonshire, and Rutland. He was also vice president of the Derbyshire branch of the British Red Cross Society and was for some years Treasurer of Derbyshire Cricket Club. Brigadier Wilkins died at his home at Windley Hall, Windley, Derbyshire in 1971. With copied research including copied group photograph which includes Wilkins. Swing mounted on bar. VF £450.00

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3033 Lieutenant-Commander T. A. E. J. Bosanquet, Royal Navy. Most Excellent Order of the British Empire Members M.B.E., 1st type (military) hallmark London 1917; British War Medal (Lieut. T. A. E. J. Bosanquet R.N.)(2)

M.B.E. London Gazette 7 June 1918: 'Awarded for arduous work in charge of Patrol Boats in all weathers at Milford Haven.'

Born on 9 November 1858 at Folkous Place, Stoke Damerel, Devon, joined the Royal Navy 29 January 1874. Coastguard in 1881, returned to the Royal Navy, awarded his L.S. & G.C. Medal on 30 July 1890, his conduct 'exemplary'. In August 1911 he was posted to Gibraltar for duty on a return voyage to Colombo, before being sent to Pembroke Dockyard for service with the King's Harbour Master. British War medal only confirmed. GVF £350.00 3034 Lieutenant-Colonel W. H. Grant, Royal Highlanders. Most Excellent Order of the British Empire Officers O.B.E., 2nd type (military); British War Medal officially reimpressed; Victory Medal officially reimpressed; General Service Medal 1918-1962 3rd issue George VI IND IMP:, 1 clasp, Palestine (Lieut W. H. Grant); Defence Medal; War Medal; U.S.A. Legion of Merit officers breast badge officially impressed to reverse ( William H. Grant)(7)

O.B.E. London Gazette 9 June 1949.

Legion of Merit London Gazette 16 January 1948.

William Hamilton Grant was born on 14 May 1899, receiving his education at Haileybury College. He served during the Great War as a 2nd Lieutenant with 'C' Company, 1st Battalion, Royal Highlanders, arriving in France on 30 July 1918. The Battalion spearheaded the crossing of the formidable Sambre Canal on 4 November that year, when elsewhere the German front was collapsing. Thick orchards and high hedges made command difficult, though a bridgehead was soon established. When 'C' Company attacked the nearby village of Mezieres, a German gun crew waved a white flag, feigning surrender. Having lured the hapless 'C' Company towards them, the crew opened fire, causing severe casualties. Lieutenant Grant was wounded during this dastardly incident (see The Courier & Advertiser (Fife Edition), 5 November 1918). Such dishonourable tactics backfired on the Germans; the infuriated Scotsmen soon cleared the position, taking 133 prisoners and capturing five guns. Grant's British War and Victory Medals were delivered to him at The Caledonian Club, St. James's Square.

Grant served in Palestine during the 1936-39 Arab Revolt (Medal & clasp). During the Second World War he was a Lieutenant-Colonel in The Black Watch, and on 23 May 1944 he was appointed British Liaison Officer to the United States Army, VIII (Eastern) District, Base. In this capacity he was awarded the American Legion of Merit. The original American recommendation, dated 10 May 1945, states:

Grant has consistently performed outstanding services of invaluable aid to this Headquarters, his untiring efforts have contributed greatly to the procurement of materials, supplies and labour from British sources with the absolute minimum of delay and confusion. His assistance in this connection during the staging of airborne units in the District contributed materially to the successful completion of the District's mission in support of these operations. Lt-Col Grant has consistently maintained superior relations between British agencies and this Headquarters and has spared himself no trouble, at any time, to perform any task or grant any request ever made of him. His selfless devotion to his work here has, at all times, far and away exceeded that which would be expected as a normal performance of duty, resulting in the highest personal respect and esteem of all US personnel and ideally amicable and efficient relations with British agencies. His outstanding performance of duty reflects great credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of Great Britain and the Allies.'

Grant retired on 13 July 1949, with the honorary rank of Lieutenant-Colonel. He was awarded an O.B.E for his services, sold with copied MIC and Legion of Merit recommendation. EF £595.00 VISIT OUR WEBSITE www.dixonsmedals.co.uk

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3035 Mr. Ugra Sen. Most Excellent Order of the British Empire Members M.B.E., 1st type (civil) hallmarked London '1934-35'; Indian Title Badge George V issue, 2nd class, 'Rai (or Rao) Bahadur' for Hindus, in silver -gilt inscribed 'Mr Ugra Sen 1st Jany 1930' with long neck ribbon; Silver Jubilee Medal 1935 In silver (85,000); Coronation Medal 1937 In silver (90,000)(4)

M.B.E Civil London Gazette 1.1.1936, with a conjoined bust hallmark for 1934/ 1935 Jubilee awarded to Rai Bahadur Lala Ugra Sen, Chairman Municipal Board, Dehra Dun, United Provinces Indian Title badge officially named in running script as awarded. Choice EF £375.00 3036 Chief Engine Room Artificer M. R. Plummer, Royal Navy HMS Sluys. E.II.R. (military) (C.E.R.A. D/MX 53143.); Naval General Service Medal 1915-1962 3rd issue George V1 FID DEF:, 1 clasp, Palestine 1945-48 (D/MX. 53143 E.R.A.3. R.N.); 1939-45 Star; ; ; ; War Medal; Royal Navy Long Service and Good Conduct Medal George VI, 2nd type 'Fid.Def.', 1949-1953 2nd award bar, (MX. 53143 E.R.A.2. H.M.S. Sluys.)(8)

B.E.M. L.G. 2.6.1962, born Rimes, Plymouth 3rd quarter of 1920. L.S. & G.C. award 2.5.1953, 2nd award bar believed awarded late 1959. H.M.S. Sluys a 4x4.5" 8-TT. We believe after retirement worked for The Royal Maritime Auxiliary service, Plymouth, Devon. GVF/EF £525.00 3037 Chief Petty Officer J. Gregory, Royal Navy. British Empire Medal E.II.R. (military) C.R.S. J146433Y.); 1939-45 Star; , 1 clasp, France and Germany; Africa Star, 1 clasp, North Africa 1942-43; Burma Star; War Medal; Royal Navy Long Service and Good Conduct Medal George VI, 2nd type 'Fid.Def.', 1949-1953 (JX.146433 C.P.O. Tel. H.M.S. President.) with bar for 15 years additional service; Haakon VII 70th Anniversary Medal Medal for the 70th Birthday of King Haakon VII of Norway(8)

Born on 3.4.1920 at and enlisted Boy 2, 321.10.1935 Leading Telegrapher 29.11.1942, P.O. Telegraph 29.4.1943. Served on various ships and bases and retired 24.2.1975 having served approximately 40 years. His last address Whipton, .

B.E.M. L.G. 1.1.1975, medal for King Haakon of Norway 3.8.1943 L.S. & G.C. H.M.S. President 19.2.1953, clasp 29.9.1969. Sold with a good set of copied papers showing ships and bases served. VF/EF £850.00 3038 Battery Quartermaster Sergeant J. R. Stirrat, . British Empire Medal G.VI.R., GRI cypher (military) (1551612 B.Q.M.S. Joseph R. Stirrat. R.A.) with card box of issue; Defence Medal; War Medal(3)

B.E.M. London Gazette 10 April 1945.

Joseph Reid Stirrat was born in Scotland on 5 January 1915. He married Janet Robertson Sweenie in February 1938, and in the same year he attested for the 56th (Independent) Light Anti-Aircraft Battery, Royal Artillery. He earned the B.E.M. while serving with this unit during the Second World War. Discharged on 25 November 1945, he died in Scotland on 18 November 1979, sold with copied London Gazette entry. EF £275.00

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DECORATIONS FOR GALLANTRY OR DISTINGUISHED AND MERITORIOUS SERVICE - GROUPS 3039 Trooper A. Maguire, Royal Armoured Corps and North Irish Horse. G.VI.R. 1st type GRI reverse dated 1945; G.VI.R, 1st type 'Ind Imp' legend 1938-1948 (7949696 Tpr. N. Ir. H.); 1939-45 Star; Africa Star, 1 clasp, 1st Army; Italy Star; War Medal(6)

Military Cross L.G. date 13th December 1945 Lt (MM) North Irish Horse-Citation reads for Italy: -

‘On 9/10 Apr. at the SENIO river, Lieut. Maguire's was the first troop of tanks across the river and his bold action ensuring the holding of the bridgehead. The next day April 10th troops led the break-out; by skilled manoeuvre he drove off four enemies S. Ps and assisted the infantry in the capturing of many prisoners. On the night of the 12 April he played a conspicuous part in a 6,000 yards night advance and on the following morning his troop - unaccompanied by infantry went right along the banks of SANTERNO shooting up many posts. He reached the RENO- SENTO junction thus clearing the way for the GRUPPO CREMONA. This officer has shown consistent dash and eagerness to engage the enemy. Throughout winter he took part in four very successful troop actions and was wounded whilst carrying out a dismounted patrol. He inspired his troop with the greatest confidence and fighting spirit and has carried out the most difficult and dangerous tasks with unfailing success.’

Military Medal L.G. 22nd April 1943, Trooper North Irish Horse.

Citation reads for service with the 1st Army North Africa.

'On 1st March Trooper Maguire and Corporal Cox were sent out to report enemy movements in the area 3248 and 3348(TUNISIA, sheet 4) They took their carrier as far as was judged safe and then went forward on foot to an O.P. Enemy tanks were seen and a report was sent back by wireless from the carrier to H.R.Q. Artillery fire was brought to bear and Trooper Maguire and Corporal Cox returned again to their O.P where they corrected the fire at intervals for a period of approximately 2 hours. As a result, two Mk VI's were destroyed, and several others already disabled were heavily damaged. To send in their reports, they took it in turns to traverse the 300 yards back to the carrier under considerable M.G. and small arms fire. Their O.P. was frequently under heavy mortar fire and their conduct throughout was exemplary and inspiring.’

Albert Michael Maguire was born on 30th December 1922, son of Richard and Ruth Maguire. Educated Hutton Grammar School (Hutton is in Preston Lancashire) and Trinity Hall Cambridge.

Served in the 1939/45 War, North Irish Horse (Captain) and in Africa (MM) and Italy (MC)

Inns of Court Regt, 1946. War Crimes investigation Unit 1946. Called to the bar, Middle temple, 1949 (Harmsworth Scholar) bencher 1973, Leader North Circuit, 1980-84. Last Recorder of Carlisle (1970-71)

Home Address ' Chestnuts' 89 Lower bank Road, Fullwood, Preston PR2- 4NU.

Wingate gives a total of 10,386 single Military Crosses issued and 16,150 single Military Medals awarded in the Second World War.

Only 45 Military Cross and Military Medal pairs in total awarded for the whole of the Second World War.

A superb and RARE combination of 2nd World War Gallantry Awards.

Sold with copied recommendations for the M.C. and M.M. and L.G. pages, and a copy of his obituary from The Telegraph 28th December 201. EF £16000. 3040 Lieutenant F. E. Skinner, 23rd Royal Fusiliers late Middlesex Regiment. Military Cross G.V.R (Lieut. F. E. Skinner. Royal Fusiliers 23-2-18); Queen's South Africa Medal 1899-1902, 6 clasps, Cape Colony, Relief of Ladysmith, Tugela Heights, Orange Free State, Transvaal, Laing's Nek (5437 Cpl. F. E. Skinner Middlesex Regt.); King's South Africa Medal 1901-1902, 2 clasps, South Africa 1901, South Africa 1902 (5437 Pte. F. Skinner. Middlesex Regt.); British War Medal; Victory Medal (Lieut F. E. Skinner.); Army Long Service and Good Conduct Medal George V issue, 1st type 1911-1920 (L-5437 C. Sjt. F. E. Skinner. Midd'x R.)(6)

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3040 Cont. M.C. London Gazette 18 July 1918. '2nd Lt. (T./Lt.) Frank Ernest Skinner, R. Fus.

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He was in command of a company during the operations and showed the greatest ability and judgement in the most difficult conditions and under intense shell fire. He was responsible for repelling an enemy attack and set his men a splendid example of cheerfulness and courage throughout’

Frank Ernest Skinner served as a Private in the Middlesex Regiment during the Boer War. In the Great War he entered France as an Acting Warrant Officer Class 2 on 16 March 1916. He was commissioned on 6 March 1917 and as a Temporary Lieutenant in the 23rd Battalion Royal Fusiliers, earned the Military Cross for bravery and leadership in action. The 23rd battalion (1st Sportsman’s), recruits enrolled at the Hotel Cecil in the Strand. With copied gazette page and M.I.C. the latter indicating his British War and Victory Medals were re-issued in 1922. 2/3rd polished Fine rest EF £1275.00 3041 Major G. S. Taylor, Northumberland Fusiliers late Yorkshire Imperial Yeomanry. Military Cross G.V.R; Queen's South Africa Medal 1899-1902, 2 clasps, Cape Colony, Orange Free State (589 Pte. G. S. Taylor. 9th Coy 3rd Imp. Yeo.); 1914-15 Star (Capt. G. S. Taylor. North'd Fus.; British War Medal; Victory Medal (Major. G. S. Taylor.); Yorkshire Imperial Yeomanry Medal 1900-1902 Reverse South Africa 1901 (589 G. S. Taylor.)(6)

MC: LG 17.9.1917, p9586 to T/Capt (A.Maj) George Stamp Taylor R.E. –

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty on several occasions, one notable instance being when he was in charge of a large 'Labour Company' working party engaged in constructing light railways. By his coolness and presence of mind they were conducted out of the shelled area without any casualties, although the bombardment was intense. He subsequently displayed very great gallantry in personally digging out men who had been buried by shell fire and in cutting trenches across No Man's Land under very trying conditions, in which he set a very fine example of energy and courage under fire.'

George Stamp Taylor (1876-1942) obtained his technical training at Faraday House and with John Fowler & Co as well as at Leeds Corporation Electricity Works. He served in the Boer War and was a prisoner at Swartzkopteftn 20/4/1900. He returned to Leeds after the war where he was employed in the Corporation Electricity Department as Assistant Mains Engineer before joining the North Eastern Railway Co in 1902. In WWI he served in the Northumberland Fusiliers, attaining the rank of Major. In 1919 Taylor moved to New Zealand as the representative of Reyrolle Ltd and later transferred to Sydney as their Manager for Australia and New Zealand. On retirement he returned to New Zealand where he died on 30th May 1942. With single page of obituary. Court mounted for display. GVF/EF £1950.00 3042 2nd. Lieut. G. W. Thompson, Northumberland Fusiliers and R.G.A. Military Cross G.V.R; 1914-15 Star (16-309 Pte. North'd Fus.); British War Medal; Victory Medal (2nd Lieut.)(4)

The 16th Service Battalion (Newcastle) was raised at Newcastle in September 1914 by the Newcastle and Gateshead Chamber of Commerce; landed Boulogne 22nd November 1915.2nd Lieutenant 1st September 1917, R.G.A. Awarded the Military Cross - London Gazette 3rd June 1919, 2nd Lieutenant Gerald Thompson R.G.A. S. R. attached 70th Battery, cutting from N.E.R. Magazine dated September 1919 shows Thompson to be in employment of the North Eastern Railway, Newcastle. Citation as follows;-

'For very gallant and most exemplary behaviour throughout the whole recent operations. On the 16th October, near Vaux Andugny, he worked his way out to a position in front of our lines and carried out a successful shoot on some enemy earthworks which would have impeded our advance. He destroyed these utterly in spite of great difficulties under hostile fire. 'The conduct of this officer has always been marked by great coolness and intrepidity in the face of danger. On more than one occasion he has succeeded in rallying his men under heavy hostile fire by showing complete disregard of personal safety, and his work has been of the utmost value to his Battery'

Sold with a wedding photo in uniform, magazine cutting, and original telegram regarding Buckingham Palace presentation of the M.C. and copy LG entry dated 3rd June 1919.Contact address after the war was 'The Bungalow' Burton Agnes, East Yorkshire. EF £1150.00 Page 7 Dixon's Gazette

3043 Capt F. O. Harris, 92nd Punjabis. Military Cross G.V.R (2nd Lt. 92 Punjabis 2.2.17.); 1914-15 Star (2/Lieut. I.A.R.O. Attd.1/30/ Punjabis.); British War Medal; Victory Medal (Capt)(4)

M.C. London Gazette 17 March 1917:

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He rallied the men of several units under very heavy fire and materially assisted in repelling an enemy counterattack. He set a fine example to all ranks.

'Frank Oswald Harris was born in in 1892 and was commissioned in the Indian Army Reserve of Officers on 2 August 1915, having previously served as a Gunner in the 3rd Hampshire Battery, Royal . Attached initially to the 1/30th Punjabis, he transferred to the 92nd Punjabis, and was awarded the Military Cross for gallantry on 2 February 1917, during Maude's offensive in Mesopotamia between 11 January and 24 February 1917. Harris subsequently distinguished himself on 22nd February 1917, during the assault on the Sannaiyat Position, as recorded in the 92nd Punjabis War Diary:

'Lieutenant Newbury in command of 3rd wave was killed crossing no man's land - Captain Reilly, 69th Punjabis, attached 92nd Punjabis, and Lieutenant Meade were killed by shell fire on entering enemy's second line. Lieutenant Christopher was killed shortly after enemy's line. Between 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. the enemy made 3 counterattacks ... the third of which was momentarily successful. Men were however quickly rallied by Lieutenant F. O. Harris, under the supervision of Colonel MacLachlan, and speedily regained their positions.'

Total casualties were 8 Officers and 29 other ranks killed, and 7 Officers and 171 other ranks wounded.

During the Second World War Harris served as a Captain in the Royal Artillery and died on 15 September 1944. He is buried under a Commonwealth War Graves Commission headstone in Southampton (Hollybrook) Cemetery. EF £1250.00 3044 Capt E. Vance Mason, Royal Field Artillery. Military Cross G.V.R (Capt E. Vance Mason R.F.A. 'P' Ridge, Serbia, 19th Sept 1918.); 1914- 15 Star (1138 Cpl. E.V. Mason S. Ir. H.); British War Medal; Victory Medal (2 Lieut E. V. Mason.); Croix de Guerre 1914-1916 with silver star on ribbon(5)

M.C. London Gazette 1 February 1919: (Salonika)

'For gallant conduct and forcefulness and the valuable information sent back under circumstances of extreme danger. When acting as F.L.O. on 'P' Ridge on 19 September 1918, though wounded three times, and placed continuously under heavy enemy , he continued to report information of vital importance, showing great courage and devotion to duty.'

France Croix De Guerre 17th March 1920.

Ernest Vance Mason was born in Boyle, County Roscommon in 1887 and joined the Belfast Banking Company in 1904. Working for them in Donegal, Omagh and College Green, he was lodging in House 9, Doonan, County Donegal by 1911 with the title of 'Bank Official'.

Mason enlisted in the South Irish Horse in Dublin in September 1914 and served in France with 'C' Squadron from 18 December 1915 - October 1916.

Returned home he was commissioned 2nd Lieutenant in the Royal Field Artillery on 23 June 1917, and again witnessed active service in France and Flanders in August-September of the same year when he sustained mustard gas poisoning at Ypres and was evacuated home.

Next actively employed on the Salonica front, Mason was, as cited above, thrice wounded in his M.C.-winning exploits on 'P' Ridge, Serbia on 19 September 1918, and remained employed in that theatre of war until March 1919.

Mason was latterly embarked for South Russia and re-embarked at Novorossisk that August, being finally demobilised in May 1920. Upon the publishing of the Northern Bank Roll of Honour his last known address was 'Salonika'. GVF/EF £1150.00

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3045 Lieutenant C. S. Douglas, 15th (Batams) Battalion Sherwood Foresters. Military Cross G.V.R (Lieut C. S. Douglas. Sherwood Foresters); British War Medal; Victory Medal (Lieut)(3)

Military Cross London Gazette 1 January 1917. Charles Stuart Douglas; appointed 2nd Lieutenant, 5 July 1915; Lieutenant, 15th Battalion, 29 July 1915. Served with the 15th (Bantams) Battalion throughout the war. Entered the France/Flanders theatre on 1 February 1916. On his M.I.C. he applied on 14.2.1922 and retired 29.10.1923 his two address were Hill Brown, Mount Eprham Tunbridge Wells and later Fairfield Hall, Addingham near Leeds. With some copied research. Court mounted EF £1150.00 3046 Capt Harry Stanyer Powell, Royal Warwickshire Regiment. Military Cross G.V.R (Harry Stanyer Powell 1/6 Royal War Reg. Poelcapelle, Oct. 4/1917.); British War Medal; Victory Medal (Capt. H. S. Powell.)(3)

M.C. London Gazette 19 November 1917; citation 22 March 1918: 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. His company being enfiladed by the enemy, he led a party and captured the position under heavy machine-gun fire. He then reorganised his company and continued the original advance.'2nd Lieutenant (A/Captain) Harry Stanyer Powell, "C" Company, 1/6th Royal Warwickshire Regiment, was wounded during the battle of Broodseinde on 4 October 1917. He died of his wounds on the following day and is buried in Dozinghem Military Cemetery, Poperinge, West-Vlaanderen. He was aged 24, the son of Harry and Edith Powell, of Carlton House, Albrighton, Wolverhampton. Harrys M.I.C. shows he was originally part of the Egyptian Expeditionary Force which landed in Egypt 2.7.1916 later serving in France where he won his M.C. Choice EF £1350.00 3047 Lieut. Wilfred F. Francis, 1st Hertfordshire Regiment. Military Cross G.V.R (Lieut. Wilfred. F. Francis 1st Herts Regt.); British War Medal; Victory Medal (Lieut. W. F. Francis.)(3)

M.C. London Gazette 30 January 1920. ‘In recognition of gallant and distinguished services in the field, which have been brought to notice in accordance with the terms of Army Order 193 of 1919.'

'Lt. Wilfred Frederick Francis, Bedf. & Herts. R., T.F.'; corrected London Gazette 5 March 1920, 'Lt. Wilfred Frederick Francis, Herts. R., T.F.'

Wilfred Frederick Francis was born in Uxbridge on 25 May 1897. At the time of the Great War he was a Medical Student. As a Cadet from the London University Contingent, Senior Division, O.T.C., he was commissioned a 2nd Lieutenant in the 1st Battalion Hertfordshire Regiment. As such he entered the France/Flanders theatre of war in June 1916. He was wounded at Festubert, 18 July 1916, suffering a penetrating gunshot wound to the left hand - his left ulnar artery was ligatured, and superficial wounds to the face. As a result of his wounds he was invalided home.

Returning once more to the Western Front and serving with the 1st Battalion Hertfordshire Regiment, he was captured by the Germans at St. Julien, near Ypres on 31 July 1917 - the opening day of the battle of Pilckhem Ridge (31 July-2 August 1917), Third Battle of Ypres.

His official statement regarding the circumstances which led to his capture reads as follows:

'On the 31st July 17 my regiment had orders to take the final objective in part of the "Langemarck Line" near St. Julien. My platoon was one of the local supports. Everything went according to plan up to 10 o'clock in the morning when we captured St. Julien. The Germans then counter attacked. I brought my platoon up to support the leading companies - this counterattack was effectively dealt with & the Germans taking part either killed or captured. At this time, I found myself & another officer (Lt. Thompson W.) the only two left in the leading line, we reorganized & carried on following the creeping barrage. On reaching the wire in front of the Langemarck Line we found it uncut but a few of us including myself managed to get through. The Germans however who were preparing to surrender seeing how few we were returned back into their lines & opened a heavy fire onto us. We took cover in a shell hole & dug ourselves in hoping for supports, a few minutes later we were surprised to see parties of Germans walking about behind us, who had evidently come round our flanks. We tried to run back to our own lines but got so heavily fired on that we decided to hide & get back at night. We managed to hide until 4 o'clock in the afternoon when a party of about 6 Germans & an officer saw us & told us to go along with them. There were no signs of our men & parties of Germans everywhere, so seeing further resistance was useless we surrendered.'

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3047 cont. At the time of his capture, Lieutenant Francis was originally reported as having been killed. This erroneous report was later rectified and a photograph of him and three other Hertfordshire officers being held as prisoners of war appeared in the Herts Advertiser & St. Albans Times of 22 September 1917. His Military Cross was an award for gallantry when he was taken prisoner on 31 July 1917. Francis was repatriated on 14 December 1918. With copied service papers, newspaper extract, a more expanded account of events leading to his capture, M.I.C. and other research. Mounted on card. EF £1475.00 3048 Honourable Captain A. P. Lunam, Royal Air Force, late Welsh Regiment and 16th Battalion Sherwood Foresters. Military Cross G.V.R unnamed; British War Medal; Victory Medal (Q.M. & Lieut A. P. Lunam.); Army Long Service and Good Conduct Medal Victoria issue, 3rd type 1874-1901, swivelling scroll suspension with smaller reverse lettering (971 C. Sgt. A. P. Lunan. Welsh Regiment.) minor variation in surname(4)

M.C. London Gazette 1 January 1918. 'Temp. /Qtr. Master & Hon. Lieut., Notts. & Derby. Regiment'

Arthur Patrick Lunam was born in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. A Baker by occupation, he attested for the 24th Infantry Brigade at Aldershot on 10 November 1877, aged 14 years, 10 months. Posted as a Boy in the 41st (Welsh) Regiment, he became a Private in January 1880 and attained the rank of Colour Sergeant in April 1888. With the regiment he served in Natal, December 1881-May 1885; Mauritius, May-October 1885; South Africa, October 1885-May 1886; Egypt, May 1886-August 1889, and Malta, August 1889-August 1890. As an Acting Sergeant-Major, he was discharged to a pension on 14 July 1908. He was awarded the Long Service medal in January 1898 - this was his only medallic award prior to his discharge.

He re-enlisted on 3 October 1914 into the 7th Battalion King's Shropshire Light Infantry but was discharged to a commission on 23 March 1915. He was commissioned into the 10th Battalion Leicestershire Regiment as a Lieutenant Quartermaster. In February 1916 he was transferred to the 16th Battalion Sherwood Foresters and on 6 March 1916 embarked with them for France. For his services with the battalion he was awarded the M.C. On 30 January 1918 he was transferred to the 14th Convalescent Camp as Captain (Quartermaster) and Adjutant. On 1 April 1918 he was gazetted into the R.A.F. as Lieutenant (Honorary Captain). He relinquished his commission in the R.A.F. owing to ill health on 23 ; he also relinquished his commission in the army. Lunam died on 14 September 1934. With copied research. GVF/EF £1195.00 3049 Albert Medal, 2nd Class for gallantry in saving life at sea in bronze "Presented by His Majesty to John David Bulmer, boatswain of the S.S. Rhydwer of Cardiff, for gallantry at a fire, on board the vessel at, Genoa, 31st January 1917" in box of issue; Mercantile Marine War Medal 1914-1918 (John D. Bulmer(2)

John Bulmer (1881 - 1939) was born in Selby, Yorkshire, he married Florence Gray of Hull in 1904. It is recorded by the Board of Trade, Whitehall Gardens, 7th September 1917

"That the KING (is) pleased to confer the Decoration of the Albert Medal upon John David Bulmer, Boatswain of the steamship "Rhydwen," of Cardiff, and Private John Edward Brown, R.M.L.I". The following is an account of the services in respect of which the Decoration has been conferred:

"On the 31st January 1917, while the steamship "Rhydwen," of Cardiff, was lying at Genoa, a fire broke out in the ship's magazine. A fire signal was immediately hoisted, but, before assistance arrived Bulmer and Brown went below, unlocked the door of the magazine, and got the hose at the seat of the fire. Water was then played on the magazine and the ammunition was taken out on deck, and, owing to the prompt action of the ship's crew, the fire was extinguished. Considerable risk was incurred by Bulmer and Brown in rendering the service."

Private John Edward Brown belonged to the Royal Marine Light Infantry. He was a DEMS gunner assigned to the ship. (Defensively Equipped Merchant Ship). The Rhydwen was a steam powered cargo ship built in 1914; she was torpedoed and sunk on the 18th March 1917 by U67. GVF/EF £6900.00 Large selection of MEDAL RIBBONS in stock - full size and Miniature Prices from £1 per 6” length - call us for details

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3050 Sergeant Major Robert Emmerson, Royal Field Artillery. Distinguished Conduct Medal V.R (Corpl. Royal Arty.); Crimea War Medal 1854-1856 Regimentally impressed (B. Battery R.A.); Army Long Service and Good Conduct Medal Victoria issue, 3rd type 1874-1901, swivelling scroll suspension with smaller reverse lettering (120 Serjt. 3rd Brigde. R. A.); Turkish Crimea Medal British issue (R. A.)(4)

Robert Emmerson was born on the 3rd February 1827 in Snape, Aldeburgh, Suffolk, the son of James Emmerson. Enlisting on the 17th June 1846 he served until 3rd August 1871. During this time, he saw service in the Crimea, Corfu, Malta, and Canada.

During the he was promoted twice and awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal, General Regimental Order of 23rd August 1855 under Horse Guard Authority dated 20th August 1855. Service papers record him as being tried by court martial once and confirms receipt of the Crimea with the three clasps, issue of the Distinguished Conduct Medal, the Long Service and recommendation for the Meritorious Service Medal.

8th company, 3rd battalion (B Bty RFA) saw significant service during the Crimea campaigns and details recorded in the History of the RA in the Crimean War by Jocelyn is included with the group. Upon leaving the army in 1871 his intended place of residence is stated as Halifax . He is shown as living in Bedford, Nova Scotia in the Canadian 1881 census, where he also appears in the 1901 and 1911 census returns. Living there with his wife Marcella and seven children, he died there 20th March 1915 aged 88.

Sold with copies of service papers, various census returns and family information. He was awarded a Meritorious Service Medal around 1899 with £10 annuity, this is not with the group. Fine/VF £3800.00 3051 Battery Sergeant Major H. Golesworthy, Royal Field Artillery. Distinguished Conduct Medal V.R (25864 B. Sjt. Maj. 2nd B: R.F.A.); Queen's South Africa Medal 1899-1902, 3 clasps, Cape Colony, Transvaal, Wittebergen (25864 B.S. Major 2nd Bty. R.F.A.) partially officially corrected; King's South Africa Medal 1901-1902, 2 clasps, South Africa 1901, South Africa 1902 (25864 B. Serjt. Maj. R.F.A.) partially officially corrected; 1914-15 Star (47047 Gnr. W. H. Golesworthy R.F.A.); British War Medal; Victory Medal (47047 Gnr. W. H. Golesworthy R.A.)(6)

Family Group D.C.M. London Gazette 27 September 1901. The recommendation states: 'A very excellent N.C.O. who has rendered valuable services throughout the campaign. His services have been specially brought to notice by the Officer Commanding, 2nd Battery Royal Field Artillery.'

Harry Golesworthy was born in Gibraltar in 1867 and was educated at the Royal Military Asylum. He attested for the Royal Artillery on 31 December 1881, as a Boy, and was appointed a Trumpeter on 28 August 1882. Promoted Bombardier on 22 November 1887, Corporal on 2 May 1888, and Sergeant on 17 November 1891, he suffered burns on his hands and face whilst on duty, on 20 June 1890. Having served in South Africa from October 1883 until November 1885, and in India from September 1893 until December 1898, he was advanced to Battery Sergeant Major on 4 October 1897, and went with the Artillery to South Africa for service in the Boer War on 21 January 1900. He was finally discharged on 7 May 1903, after 21 years and 128 days' service. Golesworth married Miss Matilda Twyman at St. Mary's Northgate, Canterbury, on 6 February 1887. He died at Romsey District Hospital, Hampshire, on 27 August 1941.

William Harry Golesworthy was born in London in 1892 and served with the Royal Field Artillery during the Great War on the Western Front. Fine/VF £1475.00 3052 Sergeant H. T. Archer, Notts.and Derby Regiment. Distinguished Conduct Medal G.V.R (23498 Sjt. H. T. Archer. 15/Notts & Derby R.); British War Medal; Victory Medal (23498 Sjt. H. T. Archer. Notts & Derby R.)(3)

D.C.M. London Gazette 3 June 1919; citation: 11 March 1920

'He has carried out his duties with most conspicuous devotion to duty. During the period under review, through his determination and disregard of personal danger, he overcame all difficulties, and never failed to deliver ammunition, rations and water to his battalion in the line.' Court mounted for display. GVF £1075.00 Page 11 Dixon's Gazette

3053 Sergeant R. Liddell, Royal Scots Fusiliers. Distinguished Conduct Medal G.VI.R., 'Indiae.Imp.' legend (1937-1947) (3187413 Sjt. R.S. Fus.); General Service Medal 1918-1962 3rd issue George VI IND IMP:, 1 clasp, Palestine (3187413 Pte. K.O.S.B.); 1939-45 Star; Burma Star; Defence Medal; War Medal(6)

London Gazette 23.3.1945 Liddell, Robert, Sergeant. 3187413, 1st battalion, Royal Scots Fusiliers (Ulverston)

‘On 3rd October 1944 in North Burma, Sgt. Liddelll was Platoon Sergeant of the left leading platoon of his company which was advancing on the Mawlu across open paddy. At about 12.30 hours, when 200 yards from the edge of the village, the right forward platoon was held up by L.M.G. and rifle fire from the left. Sgt. Liddelll platoon pushed on to a slightly wooded and overgrown area to their left front which afforded some cover. Sgt. Liddelll was moving with the Platoon H.Q. close behind the forward section when he saw a Japanese in the doorway of a building about a hundred yards away. He immediately went forward to warn the leading section, from whom it was screened off, the presence of a Japanese post and ordered them to stand fast while he reconnoitred. He crawled to a mound within 25 yards of the building from where he exchanged shots with a Japanese Officer who withdrew into the building shouting orders. A medium machine gun near the building and on the flank of the platoon opened fire at 75-yard range, as the pontoon resumed its advances, forcing it to take cover and re-opening fire at every attempt to advance. Sgt. Liddelll remained in his exposed position, which was now attracting fire, with complete disregard for his own safety, and attempted to eliminate the machine gun with his grenades, at the same time waving to the platoon to advance. The Platoon Commander at this stage ordered the platoon to withdraw and Sgt. Liddelll remained to cover this operation engaging and driving to cover three Japanese who attempted to reach the firing positions. He then re-joined his platoon and assist his Commander to reorganise a second attempt. When the attack was resumed Sgt. Liddelll led two sections against the area where he knew the enemy to be. This attack was hit by heaver fire than before, but though the sections we forced to take cover, Sgt. Liddelll continued to advance urging them on.The Platoon Commander now decided the heaver support was required and recalled the sections. Sgt. Liddelll was then close to the enemy and remained there in an exposed position for a further five minutes, trying to locate the enemies detailed positions, before he returned to the platoon. Later in the evening, after the opposition had been neutralized by artillery fire and the company was able to reach its objective Sgt. Liddelll coolly assisted his commander in organising the consolidation under fire from snipers and grenade discharged. When his commander was mortally wounded, he immediately took command and moved among his men encouraging them without regard for his own safety. Through this action Sgt. Liddelll showed the utmost courage, coolness and initiative and his conduct was an inspiration to all. Originally recommended for M.M. but this is crossed out and the D.C.M awarded. EF £4250.00 3054 Subadar Bahadur Shah, 76th Punjabis. Indian Distinguished Service Medal George V issue, 1st type 'Kaisar-i-Hind' (Subadar Bahadur Shah. 76th Pjbs.); Croix de Guerre 1914-1918(2)

O.B.I. 2nd Class G.G.O. No. 692 of 1920.

I.D.S.M. G.G.O. No. 1160 of 1915 for services in Mesopotamia.

M.I.D. G.G.O. No. 441 of 1916.

Croix de Guerre G.G.O. No. 420 of 1922.

Bahadur Shah joined the Indian Army on 10 March 1891 and served throughout with the 76th Punjabis, being appointed a Jemadar in May 1903 and Subadar in January 1912. He served on the N.W. Frontier, 1894-95 and 1897-98. During the Great War he served with his regiment in Egypt and in operations in Mesopotamia. The 76th Punjabis arrived at Basra in Mesopotamia on 7 April 1915, where it served with the 30th Indian Infantry Brigade. Bahadur Shah received his I.D.S.M. for gallantry in action in Persian Arabistan where, in a punitive expedition launched against marauding Beni Turuf Arabs, the 76th stormed the moated and fortified village of Khafajiyeh on 14/15 May 1915 in a successful but vicious action.

In July, the regiment took part in the expedition along the Euphrates to capture Nasariyeh. In September it took part in the advance along the Tigris, and after defeating the Turks in the First Battle of Kut on 28 September, formed part of the occupying force at Kut-al-Amara. During the advance on Baghdad the 76th took part in the battle of Ctesiphon, 22 November, before retiring to Kut-al-Amara. The town ultimately surrendered to the Turks in April 1916 and Subadar Bahadur Shah was taken prisoner. For his services at Kut- al-Amara he was awarded the O.B.I. 2nd Class. After the war he was released and went on to serve in Afghanistan and Waziristan during 1919. Still listed as a retired member of the O.B.I. in 1942. With copied research. GVF £850.00 Dixon's Gazette Page 12

3055 Able Seaman G. W. J. Masom, Royal Navy. Distinguished Service Medal G.VI.R., 1st type with 'Ind.Imp' legend (P/J.80866 G. W. J. Masom.A.B.); British War Medal; Victory Medal (J.80866 G.W.J. Mason. Boy 1 R.N.); 1939- 45 Star; Atlantic Star; Africa Star; Italy Star; War Medal; Royal Navy Long Service and Good Conduct Medal George V, 2nd type coinage head, 1930-1936 (J. 80866 G. W. J. Masom. A.B. H.M.S. Aphis.)(9)

For service in H.M.S. Kimberley 1939-1940 when pensioned 20.11.1940. DSM: Supplement to LG 1/1/1942, p33, to Able Seaman George Wilfred James Masom, P/J.80866. Group citation: For outstanding zeal, patience, and cheerfulness, and for setting an example of wholehearted devotion to duty, without which the high tradition of the Royal Navy could not have been upheld. George Wilfred James Masom, labourer, born 20 Nov1900 at Littlehampton, Sussex, England; joined RN 20 November 1917 as Boy 2 posted to HMS Victory; various postings through to release on 21 February 1946 as Able Seaman. With copy of service record, original purchase invoice, gazette pages and other research. L.S.G.C. 15.4.1934. VF/EF £1100.00 3056 Petty Officer F. B. Mills, Royal Navy, H.M.S. Nubian. Distinguished Service Medal G.VI.R., 1st type with 'Ind.Imp' legend (P.O. P/JX.164719.; 1939- 45 Star; Atlantic Star; Africa Star; Burma Star, 1 clasp, Pacific; War Medal; Royal Navy Long Service and Good Conduct Medal George VI, 1st type 'Ind.Imp.', 1937-1948 (JX.164719. A/P.O. H.M.S. Nubian.)(7)

London Gazette October 1945. ' For gallantry, skill and great devotion whilst serving in H.M Ships, Formidable, Victorious, Indefinable, Illustrious and Indomitable during the operations performed with the United States Pacific Fleet in the capture of Okinawa and the Nansi Shoto area, over a period from March 26th 1945 to April 20th 1945. Recommendation for Operation Iceberg. 'When this ship was hit by a suicide bomber, he proceeded to the position of the explosion to find the extent of the damage in spite of the smoke and steam and started emergency repairs he showed both courage and initiative. GVF/EF £1950.00 3057 Sergeant W. Goddard, Royal Field Artillery. Military Medal G.V.R (69305 Cpl. 15/By. R.F.A.) with second award bar; 1914 Star with original Mons clasp (69305 Gnr. R.F.A.); British War Medal renamed; Victory Medal (69305 Sjt. R.A.)(4)

M.M. London Gazette 14 September 1916. This gazette was a non-immediate award for March to June 1916 with many noted for Hohenzollern .

M.M. Second Award Bar London Gazette 16 July 11918 This is the third main gazette for the March offensive and covers the award for March -April many citations quoted for operations west of the Somme.

W. Goddard was a native of Birmingham, served in France from 16.8.1914 to 29.11.1916. Wounded 30.11.1916 gunshot wound to the right leg. He spent 4 years 3 months in France and Belgium and 5 months in the field in Germany. France 21.3.1917 to 6.5.1919 36th brigade. PLEASE NOTE BRITISH WAR MEDAL RENAMED. Choice EF £985.00 3058 Private A. Turner, 2nd Battalion, . Military Medal G.V.R (9298 Pte. 2/E. Lan. R.) with 2nd award bar; 1914 Star with copy Mons clasp (9298 Pte. 2/E. Lan. R.); British War Medal; Victory Medal (9298 Pte. E. Lan. R.)(4)

M.M. London Gazette 14 September 1916. This block of awards was for March 1916 with many for Hohenzollern Redoubt.

M.M. Second Award Bar London Gazette 2 November 1917. This gazette a major one for Ypres for operations in 1917 including Langemark-Poelkapelle and Polygon Wood.

Albert Turner was a native of Wandsworth, London. He served during the Great War with the 2nd Battalion, East Lancashire Regiment in the French theatre of war from 6 November 1914. The Battalion served as part of the 24th Brigade, 23rd and 8th Divisions on the Somme, July - November 1916. Mounted for display VF £1475.00 Page 13 Dixon's Gazette

3059 Lance Corporal H. J. Pike, Somerset Light Infantry. Military Medal G.V.R 9207 Pte. L. Cpl. 2/Som. L.I.); India General Service Medal 1908-1935, 1 clasp, Afghanistan N.W.F. 1919 (9207 L-Cpl 2Bn. Som. L.I) with M.I.D. Oak Leaves, officially pre-prepared ground as issued in India; British War Medal (9207 Pte. Som. L.I.)(3)

One of 3 M.M.'s awarded to unit for Afghanistan.

M.M. London Gazette 15 January 1920. The original recommendation - in Special Force RO of 2 September 1919 - states:

'Mention has been made of the party under Lieut. G. H. Pratt which went forward on the 17 May carrying water and ammunition to the 1/35 Sikhs and to the 1/9 Gurkha Rifles. L/Cpl. Pike went forward with ammunition to the 1/35 Sikhs an advance of 2000 yards under heavy and accurate fire, he carried out his mission successfully, and finding a out of action, repaired it and brought it into action where it did excellent work, later he volunteered to go down the hill and bring up water. He set a fine example of courage and devotion to duty.'

Harry John Pike, a native of Uffculme, Devon, served with the 2nd Battalion, Somerset Light Infantry in India during the Great War (sole entitlement confirmed as per MIC). Pike was subsequently serving with the Baluchistan Field Force when the Third Afghan War broke out in May 1919.

It was for his bravery during the action at Dakka on 17 May which he won his M.M., which included troops from the 1/9th Gurkha Rifles, 1/35th Sikhs and support from the King's Guards.

On that occasion a large force of some 2,000 Afghans, including 2 Cavalry units advanced to strike the British camp - they opened fire from the heights with rifles and artillery and put in a dangerous night attack at 9 p.m. which at one point threatened to overrun the defenders. Having forged together, the British forces the next morning charged and forced the high ground, inflicting heavy casualties - some 300 dead - and sending the Afghan raiders into retreat. It was the efforts of the Somerset's and individual efforts of bravery such as Pike which turned the tide of battle.

He would also subsequently add a 'mention' to his laurels 'For distinguished service in operations against Afghanistan' (London Gazette 3 August 1920)

Provenance: Glendining's, June 1994, Lot 262. VF £2600.00 3060 Private J.H. Parkinson, Loyal North Lancashire Regiment. Military Medal (200357 Pte. 1/4 L.N.Lancs.R. - T.F.); 1914-15 Star (200357 Pte. L.N.Lancs.R.); British War Medal; Victory Medal (1690 Pte. L.N.Lancs.R.)(4)

Military Medal London Gazette, 28 September 1917.

Private John H. Parkinson landed in France on 4 May 1915, he was awarded his Military Medal in the London Gazette of 28 September 1917, this Gazette covers the period 17 July to 4 August 1917, a major Ypres Gazette for Pilkem Ridge, Elverdinghe, Boseinghe and Paradon Farm (The Great War Collectors Companion Vol 1 page 408 by Howard Williamson refers). Sold with copy London Gazette entries and M.I.C. VF/GVF £595.00 3061 Private E. Greyson, 7th Dragoon Guards. Military Medal G.V.R (D-14986 Pte 7/D. Gds); 1914-15 Star (GS-14424 Pte. 7-D. Gds.); British War Medal; Victory Medal (GS-14424 Pte. 7-D. Gds.)(4)

M.M. London Gazette 12 June 1918. This award was most likely for the March offence. 21 to 26th March 1918. Possibly for Fremicourt, Wiltje and Ypres 18th March.

Ernest Greyson was a native of Leyburn, Yorkshire. He served during the Great War with the 7th Dragoon Guards in the French theatre of war from 18 October 1915. Mounted for display. Light contact marks from the star GVF/EF £695.00 Visit our website – updated daily – www.dixonsmedals.co.uk

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3062 Company Quartermaster Sergeant W. B. Shipley, 14/ Northumberland Fusiliers. Military Medal G.V.R 5827 Sjt. 14/Nth'd Fus.); 1914-15 Star (5827 C.Q.M. Sjt. North'd Fus.); British War Medal; Victory Medal (5827 C. Sjt. North'd Fus.)(4)

William first entered France 9.9.1915 serving with the 14th Battalion Pioneer Battalion M.M. L.G. 12.12.1917 France September/October 1917 at Ypres and some late awards for Also saw service with the Cheshire Regiment. Rank C.Q.M Sergeant. Sold with excellent photocopy of him wearing his M.M. copied research, including L.G. page, M.I.C., Census page. VF/GVF £650.00 3063 Company Quartermaster Sergeant B. B. Pidcock, 17th (Service) Battalion (Empire) Royal Fusiliers. Military Medal G.V.R 9206 S.Q.M. Sjt. B.B. Pidcock 17/R. Fus.); 1914-15 Star (206 Cpl. B. B. Pidcock. R. Fus.); British War Medal; Victory Medal (E-206 C. Sjt. R. Fus.)(4)

M.M. London Gazette 20 August 1919. Benjamin B. Pidcock came from Leek. Serving in the 17th Battalion Royal Fusiliers, he entered France on 17 November 1915. Awarded the M.M. for bravery in the field. Later transferred to the 29th Battalion London Regiment as Q.Q.M.S., this was the battalion. Sold with copy M.I.C. and L.G. page. Choice EF £650.00 3064 Sergeant T. E. Rigby, 1/5th Battalion, The King's ( Regiment). Military Medal G.V.R (200888 Cpl. 1/5/ L'Pool. R.); 1914-15 Star (2971 Pte. L'Pool. R.); British War Medal; Victory Medal (2971 A. Sjt. L'Pool. R.)(4)

M.M. London Gazette 14 January 1918. The awards for this date appear to be mainly for Ypres and Passchendaele. Thomas E. Rigby was a native of Liverpool and served during the Great War with 1/5th Battalion, Liverpool Regiment, in France from 21 February 1915. Mounted for display EF £625.00 3065 Private W. G. Brimble, Somerset Light Infantry. Military Medal G.V.R (17674. Pte. 6/Som.L.I.); 1914-15 Star (17674. Pte. Som.L.I.); British War Medal; Victory Medal (17674. pTE. Som. L.I.)(4)

Military Medal, London Gazette, 2.11.1917. A major Ypres gazette for operations in Auguste 1917 particularly Langermark, Poelcapelle ,Polygon Wood, Steen Beek and Gillemont Farm. See Howard Williamsons book 'The Great War Medals Collectors Companion page 408 for details. Walter was born 10.2.1891 at Radstock, Somerset. Served in 'C' Company. Captured (P.O.W.) St Quinton, previous camp Glissen. Wounded Nicht Verwudet Court mounted for display. GVF £650.00 3066 Private E. Freer, 7/. Military Medal G.V.R (12151 Pte. E. Freer. 7/ E. York. R.); 1914-15 Star (12151 Pte. E. Freer. E. York. R.); British War Medal; Victory Medal (12151 Pte. E. Freer. E. York. R.)(4)

Edward Freer served with the 7th Batt East Yorkshire Regt. He was sent to France 14th July 1915 where he landed at Boulogne. He remained in France and Flanders for the remainder of the war. His Military Medal was awarded for the 6th February 1918 and was gazetted on the 16th July 1918.

He is mentioned in the battalion war diary on the 27th April 1918 as having been awarded the Military Medal for meritorious work during withdrawal. Upon his discharge he was placed on "Z" reserve. Edward Freer was one of 12 children born in Skegby Nott`s in 1891 his birth was registered during the third quarter.

The 1901 census shows him aged 9 years living at Woodhouse Lane, in Skegby, along with his father Arthur Freer aged 36 a coal miner who was born in Shepshed, Leicestershire. GVF/EF £650.00

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3067 Private W. J. Lewis, 2nd Battalion, South Wales Borderers. Military Medal G.V.R (3-18484. Pte. 2/S.W. Bord.); 1914-15 Star (18484 Pte. S. Wales. Bord.); British War Medal; Victory Medal (18484 Pte. S. Wales. Bord.)(4)

M.M. London Gazette 9 July 1917. This gazette covers the battles of Arras and Ridge for the period April and May 1917. William John Lewis attested for the South Wales Borderers and served with the 1st Battalion during the Great War on the Western Front from 9 February 1915. Transferring to the 2nd Battalion, he was awarded the Military Medal, before being discharged to Class 'Z' Reserve on 22 March 1919.Although Lewis's M.M. is Gazetted as a 2nd Battalion award, his number shows him as being part of the 3rd Battalion. It is likely therefore that he was wounded whilst serving with the 1st Battalion, was then posted to the 3rd Battalion in Liverpool after hospital to gain full fitness, before returning to the Western Front on the strength of the 2nd Battalion. VF £625.00 3068 Lance Corporal R. Tinkler, King's Own Scottish Borderers. Military Medal G.V.R (15931 Pte - L.Cpl. 8/K.O Sco: Bord.) surname partially officially corrected; 1914-15 Star (15931 Pte. K.O. Sco: Bord.); British War Medal; Victory Medal (15931 Pte. K.O. Sco. Bord.)(4)

M.M. London Gazette 17 June 1919, 8th Battalion (from Wingate County Durham) Probably for the battles of October 1918 (see Howard Williamsons the collectors and Researchers Guide to the Great War for the various actions). Wounded 7/8 battalion, wrist, face, and contusion to the back. Served France 10.7.1915, demobilised 15.1.1919. GVF £650.00 3069 Acting Sergeant A. Adams, East Surrey Regiment and 15/ Hampshire Regt. Military Medal G.V.R (20023 Pte.-L.Cpl. 15/Hamps.R.); 1914-15 Star (9436 Pte. E. Surr. R.); British War Medal; Victory Medal (9436 A. Sjt. E.Surr.R.)(4)

Served in France from 19.1.1915, M.M. Hampshire Regiment having transferred from the East Surreys, L.G. 17.6.1919. These awards were typically for the Battles of October 1918. See Williamsons 'The Great War Medals Collectors Companion 'page 411 where he lists the battles which includes Hindenberg Line, Canal du Nord and Mont St. Quntin amongst others. Disembodied 13.2.1919. Generally speaking, one of the main reasons a man served in two Regiments was as his Bn (and Regiment) reduced in size they were used to top up another Regiment as probably in this case. Sold with copied M.I.C. and L.G. page. VF/GVF £650.00 3070 Private C. Firth, West Riding Regiment. Military Medal G.V.R (201535 Pte. 4/ W. Rid. R.); 1914-15 Star (3786 Pte. W. Rid. R.); British War Medal; Victory Medal (201535 Pte. W. Rid. R.)(4)

M.M. London Gazette 17.6.1919 4th battalion (Elland) most of these awards for the battles of October 1918 France. See Howard Williamsons book 'The Great War Collectors Companion 'page 411 which lists many of the battles (see advance to victory) GVF £625.00 3071 Private W. Hawkins, Dorsetshire Regiment. Military Medal G.V.R (10411 Pte. W. Hawkins 5/ Dorset R.); 1914-15 Star (10411 Pte. W. Hawkins Dorset R.); British War Medal; Victory Medal (10411 Pte. W. Hawkins Dorset R.)(4)

M.M. L.G. 23.07.1919 William Hawkins came from Corscombe, near Maiden Newton, Dorset. Serving as a Private in the 5th Battalion , he entered the Balkan theatre of war on 11 July 1915. The battalion landed at Sulva Bay on 6 August and were immediately engaged in an attack on Chocolate Hill.

By the end of August, the battalion's strength had been reduced to 5 officers and 281 other ranks, having suffered 8 officers and 298 other ranks killed, wounded or missing. After further heavy casualties on the peninsula, the battalion was evacuated to Mudros on 15 December. After service along the Suez Canal, the 5th Dorsets were posted to France as part of the Third Army. The battalion was continually in action and at Thiepval in July 1916 it lost all its company commanders and Company sergeant-majors. In 1917 they fought in the Third Ypres and in 1918 took a prominent part in the crossing of the Canal du Nord. It was probably for his bravery during this latter action that Private Hawkins gained his Military Medal. Sold with copy M.I.C. and L.G. page. EF £650.00 Dixon's Gazette Page 16

3072 Private-Lance Corporal R. Brunton, Royal Highlanders. Military Medal G.V.R (S-3633 Pte - L Cpl. 8/R. Highrs.); 1914-15 Star (S-3633 Pte. R. Highrs.); British War Medal; Victory Medal (S-3633 Pte. R. Highrs.)(4)

M.M. award L.G. 23.7.1919. A. Pte(L/C) 8th battalion (Errol) This gazette was a major France & Flanders October -November 1918 for the last big attack 4.11.1918 Battle of Sambre. Landing in France 10.5.1915. Robert Burnton enlisted age 18 years in . His parents lived The Rawes, Long Frogan. Sold with newspaper page with further details. GVF/EF £650.00 3073 Corporal S. Hoare, Middlesex Regiment. Military Medal G.V.R (2969 L. Cpl. 4/Middx. R.); 1914-15 Star (G-2969 Pte. Middx. R.); British War Medal; Victory Medal (G.2969 Cpl. Middx. R.)(4)

M.M award L.G. 9.7.1917, 4/Middlesex regiment, this gazette covers the awards for the battles of Arras, Vimy Ridge, the battles of Scarpe up to Bullecourt. First served France from 25.7.1915. GVF/EF £635.00 3074 Private G.W. Waller, 13/Rifle Brigade. Military Medal G.V.R (S-7065 Pte. 13/Rif Bde.); 1914-15 Star initial 'C' on star; British War Medal; Victory Medal (S-7065 Pte. Rif Bde.)(4)

M.I.C. shows served in France 30.4.1915. He has two M.I.C cards 1/ C. Waller 1914-15 star, 2/ G.W. Waller pair claimed 13th Rifle Brigade.

The 13th Rifle Brigade was formed at Winchester in October 1914 K 3 and were attached to 21st Division November 1914 billets in High Wycombe, April 1915 to Andover and 111th brigade 37 division. About 31.7.1915 landed at Boulogne. 11.11.1918, 111 brigade, 37th division France, moving to Cauldry, south east of Cambria.

07.10.1918, this award period covers April- May to the first week in June 1918. Awards were mostly for the Minor actions, trench raids etc. Sold with copied M.I.C. and L.G. pages. VF/GVF £620.00 3075 Sergeant J. W. Curtis, 1st London Regiment. (Royal Fusiliers). Military Medal G.V.R (200288 Sjt. 1/1 Lond. R.); 1914-15 Star (1746 Pte. 1-Lond. R.); British War Medal; Victory Medal (1746 Sjt 1- Lond. R.)(4)

Military Medal was awarded London Gazette 2.11.1917 (Battersea) this gazette was a major Ypres in August 1917 this including Polygon Wood, Polecaplle and many awards for the battle of Langemarck 1917. (see Howard Williamsons Great War Collectors Companion page 408)

James landed in France 11. 3.1915 and serviced until 27.11.1917. I think he may have been wounded as his number changes 24.2.1918 to 200288 and carried on serving to 26.8.1918. GVF £625.00 3076 Lieutenant F. Badger, 3rd London Regiment. (Royal Fusiliers). Military Medal G.V.R (250450 Sjt. 1/3/ Lond. R.); 1914-15 Star (2001 l. Cpl. 3-Lond. R.); British War Medal; Victory Medal (2001 Pte. 3-Lond. R.)(4)

M.M. London Gazette 2 November 1917. This was a major Ypres gazette also some awards for Salonika. Frederick Badger was a native of Battersea, London. He served during the Great War with the 1/3rd (City of London) Battalion, London Regiment (Royal Fusiliers) in the French theatre of war from 6 January 1915. Badger was commissioned Second Lieutenant in the 1st Battalion, 25 September 1918, and advanced to Lieutenant, 25 March 1920.

Sold with Commission appointing recipient as Second Lieutenant in the Territorial Force, dated 25 September 1918; letter from the informing recipient of his promotion to Lieutenant, dated 14 October 1920; and a 3rd City of London Regiment recruiting card. EF £650.00

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3077 Acting Warrant Officer Class II J. Hanson, 7/East Yorkshire Regiment. Military Medal G.V.R (12149 Sjt. J. Hanson 7/ E. York. R.); 1914-15 Star (12149 Pte. J. Hanson E. York. R.); British War Medal; Victory Medal ( 12149 A. W.O. Cl.2. E. York. R.); Defence Medal(5)

M.M L.G. 18th July 1917. This gazette covers operations around Arras April-June 1917. 7th Battalion East Yorkshire Regiment war diary 17th June states that acting CSM Hanson J. has been awarded the Military Medal. To France 13th July 1915. To "Z" class reserve GVF/EF £650.00 3078 Private F. Rockett, 7/East Yorkshire Regiment. Military Medal G.V.R (11113 Pte. F. Rockett. 7/ E. Yorks. R.); British War Medal (11113 Pte. E. York. R.)(2)

To France 4th September 1915. MM Gazetted 3rd June 1916, this was the first M.M. gazette and included many awards for 1914-15 backdated. The Hull Daily Mail states that he was recommended for the D.C.M. on 3.1.1916 (sold with a copy of the newspaper cutting with the research) Worked as an electrician engineer with Hull Tramway.

Pte Rockett was posted as wounded in December 1915 and again in June 1916 this information is from ‘The Snapper’ Regimental magazine.

As he was awarded the MM in June 1916, it is fair to assume he was wounded whilst carrying out the act which led to him being awarded the M.M. Transferred to RASC 28th November 1917. Pte Rockett joined the East Yorkshire regiment on 31-08-1914. He was placed on Class "Z" Reserve 3rd March 1919.

Fred Rockett was born on the 1st May 1895 and is shown on the 1901 census as being 5 years old and living in a children's home "Newlands Orphanage". He is listed as born in Hull and the child of a Master Mariner George Rockett. He stayed in the orphanage for 10 years. Also, in a children's home in 1901 was his sister Ella Rockett aged 7, also listed as a Master Mariners child.

His mother Eliza was living at 68 Balfour Street on the 1901 census. One can only assume she fell on hard times and put the children into a children`s home. The 1911 census shows Fred aged 15 living with his mother Eliza who was by then a widower. Fred was described as an orderly boy with the Boro Council. The family lived at No 68 Balfour Street, Sculcoates, Hull It is not known when or where Fred`s father George a Mariner died. It seems that Most of Fred`s forebears were connected to the sea or to fishing. His Grandfather William Rockett was also a Master Mariner. Fred broke the mould and joined the army. Fred Rockett married Laura Alice Collinson during the 3rd quarter of 1924. They had four children James A. Rockett born 1923, Mary Rockett born 1925, Edwin Rockett born 1927 and Laura Rockett born 1934. The 1939 Register shows Fred living at 68 Balfour Street, .

GVF £450.00 3079 Private A. Marshall, 1st Battalion Notts.and Derby Regiment. Military Medal G.V.R (10398 Pte. A. Marshall. 1/N. & D.R.); British War Medal (10398 Pte. Notts & Derby R.)(2)

Albert Marshall was born in and enlisted at Nottingham and lived in Carter Gate, Nottingham. Serving in the 1st Battalion Nottinghamshire & Derbyshire Regiment, he entered the France/Flanders theatre of war on 4 November 1914. He was killed in action on 31 July 1917 during the Third Battle of Ypres. Having no known grave, his name is commemorated on the Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial. Aged 31 years at the time of his death. Albert Marshall was the son of William Marshall, of 7 Carter Place, Carter Gate, Nottingham. With copied research. VF £450.00 3080 Private T. Johnson, Norfolk Regiment / Herts Yeomanry. Military Medal G.V.R (42034 Pte. 7 /Norf. R.); British War Medal; Victory Medal (27290 Pte. Herts. Yeo.)(3)

M.M. award L.G. 14th May 1919, whilst serving with the 7/Norfolk regiment. Almost certainly an award for the Western Front for August to October 1918 and most likely in the area of Ypres. Also sold with a 4th Army Gallantry Certificate signed with' Rawlinson Gnl.' Dated 21st December 1918. Another similar signed by Major General H.W Higginson Commanding 12th Division, along with a Regimental Cap Badge VF/GVF £500.00

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3081 Private H. Lawtey, Lincolnshire Regiment. Military Medal G.V.R (27614 Pte. H. Lawtey 8 Linc. R.); British War Medal (27614 Pte. H. Lawley Linc. R.); Victory Medal (27614 Pte. H. Lawley Linc. R.)(3)

M.M. London Gazette 17 June 1919. Herbert Lawtey was born at Winterton, Lincolnshire, in 1885, the son of Robert and Annie Lawtey. He attended Elsham Boys School and served during the Great War initially with the 8th Battalion, Lincolnshire Regiment. He later transferred to the 10th (Grimsby) and then the 2/4th Battalion, before returning to the 8th Battalion with which he was serving when he was awarded the Military Medal. Records show he was admitted, sick, to No. 3 Northern General Hospital, Sheffield on 2 November 1918. Note; British War and Victory medal spelt 'Lawley' GVF/EF £475.00 3082 Private R. D. Sanderson, 7/East Yorkshire Regiment. Military Medal G.V.R (205435 Pte. R. D. Sanderson 7/E. York. R.); British War Medal; Victory Medal (205435 Pte. R. D. Sanderson E. York. R.)(3)

Private Sanderson was killed West of Gauchy Wood, which is South of Gouzeacourt on the railway in Quentin Redoubt, during counter attacks and shellfire. Private Robert Douglas Sanderson MM is remembered with Honour VIS-EN-ARTOIS MEMORIAL. Panel 4.

Pte Sanderson was killed during the battle of EPEHY a full account of which can be found on pages 352,353 & 354 of The East Yorkshire Regiment in The Great War by Everard Wyrall. Robert Sanderson was born & enlisted in Darlington. His birth was registered in the last quarter of 1898. He was the son of William and Sarah Florence Sanderson. M.M. polished Fine, pair VF/GVF £575.00 3083 Private W. T. Rowe, Rifle Brigade, late 2/5th Battalion, London Regiment. Military Medal G.V.R (304455 Pte. W. T. Rowe. 5/Lond. R.); British War Medal; Victory Medal (304455 Pte. W. T. Rowe. 5-Lond. R.)(3)

M.M. London Gazette 24 January 1919. Wallis Thomas Rowe served with the 2/5th Battalion, London Regiment which was formed in September 1914 and attached to 174th Brigade, 58th (London) Division. The Battalion landed in France on 25 January 1917 and took part in the fighting on the and at the Third Battle of Ypres, before being disbanded at Moreuil on 6 February 1918. Rowe subsequently transferred to the Rifle Brigade, his place of residence noted as , London; sold with copied MIC. EF £475.00 3084 Private J. F. Cundiff, Royal Scots (The Royal Regiment). Military Medal G.V.R (275795 Pte. J.F. Cundiff 5/6 R. Scots - T.F.); British War Medal; Victory Medal (2971 Pte. J. F. Cundiff R. Scots.)(3)

275795 Private J. F. Cundiff 5/6th Battalion Royal Scots, M.M. L.G. 19.11.1917, schedule number 111097 one of two awards for operations on the Belgian coast July 1917 Defence of Nieuport, award won with 275888 Sergeant A. Ross 5/6th Battalion Royal Scots. He was killed in action 12.9.1917, husband of Nellie Cundiff of 20 Haddon Street, Gorton, Manchester and the son of Frederick and Matilda Cundiff of Longsight Manchester. RP/No/68/12/325 confirms operations on the Belgian coast. Mint £550.00 3085 2-Corporal F. Braig, Royal Artillery. Military Medal G.V.R (357430 2. Cpl. R.E.) with named box of issue; British War Medal; Victory Medal (71589 A. Bmbr. R.A.) with named box of issue(3)

M.M. London Gazette 22 July 1919 (Dover) Frederick Braig attested for the at Dover and was awarded his Military Medal whilst serving with the Signalling Sub-Section, 73rd Brigade, Royal Garrison Artillery during the Great War on the Western Front. Posted to France 21.6. 1916 admitted to hospital 7.7.1916 wounded by an explosion. Invalided to England 15.9.1916 transfer to the R.E 15.12.1917 EF £385.00

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3086 Lance Corporal W. M. Green, 2nd Battalion Lincolnshire Regiment, later Royal Engineers. Military Medal G.V.R., 2nd type crowned head 1930-38 issue (4799509 L. Cpl. 2-Linc. R.); General Service Medal 1918-1962 3rd issue George VI IND IMP:, 1 clasp, Palestine (479950 Pte. Linc. R.) small erasure after number between '0' and 'Pte.,and 'reen' of 'Green' officially corrected; 1939-45 Star; Burma Star; Defence Medal; War Medal(6)

M.M. London Gazette 6 November 1936:

'For gallant and distinguished services rendered in connection with the emergency operations in Palestine during the period 15th April to 14th September 1936.'

It is possible that this award and that to Steel will relate to the actions covered in the Lincolns Regimental History on the 24th and 28th July at Windy Corner or the Battle of Bala on the 3rd September 1936. William Marriott Green was born in Timberland, Lincolnshire in 1908. He served in Palestine with the 2nd Battalion, Lincolnshire Regiment in 1936.

'On April 19, 1936, the Arab High Committee in Palestine declared a general strike as a protest against the immigration of Jews into Palestine. The general strike which started with the closing of shops in all the towns throughout Palestine which developed gradually into a form of civil warfare as the Fellahin came under the control of the Arab political firebrands. As the months went by, the situation became more and more serious, and additional troops were drafted into Palestine to assist in keeping order. Eventually the call came to Malta and on July 10, 1936, sudden orders were received for the 2nd Battalion the Lincolnshire Regiment and the 2nd Battalion the South Wales Borderers to proceed to Palestine.'

(History of the Lincolnshire Regiment).

The battalion spent a total of five months in Palestine where their tasks included but were not limited to maintaining order, preventing and reacting to railway sabotage, convoy duty, demolitions (as punishment for acts of sabotage) and the establishment of permanent piquets. There were many incidents involving rebel Arabs and some important actions, such as Windy Corner in July and August 1936, the battles of Bala, Jaba, and Beit Urmin in September 1936, and the actions at Kfar Sur and in the Meithalun area in October 1936.

Lance Corporal Green was one of just three men of 2nd Battalion, Lincolnshire Regiment to be awarded the M.M. in connection with services in Palestine in 1936.

He went on to serve in the Second World War and received a Regular Army Emergency Commission in the Royal Engineers as 2nd Lieutenant (War Substantive Lieutenant) on 19 March 1943 and was promoted Temporary Captain on 1 August 1944. He died in Bourne, Lincolnshire, in 1981. Court mounted for wear. VF/GVF £4450.00 3087 Sergeant A. J. Coad, Royal Air Force. Distinguished Flying Medal G.VI.R., 1st type (566061 Sgt. R.A.F.); 1939-45 Star; War Medal; (Sergeant A. J. Coad Royal Air Force)(3)

D.F.M. London Gazette 24 December 1940, the original recommendation states:

'Sergeant Coad successfully completed 33 operational flights over enemy territory with a total flying time of 203 hours; the last six were as Captain of aircraft. His coolness and skill as a Navigator/Bomb Aimer have largely contributed to the success of the operations in which he has taken part. He has consistently shown the utmost determination and courage in pressing home his attacks.'

Alan James Coad was born in May 1917 and was the son of Mr and Mrs R. J. Coad of Plymouth, and the husband of Mrs C. F. Coad of Newport, Wales. Coad was educated at Plymouth Public Central School, before becoming an Apprentice as part of the 26th Entry at R.A.F. Halton in September 1932. Having passed out from Halton in April 1935, Coad was posted to 13 Squadron, Odiham in August of the same year.

Coad, trained as a fitter/rigger, was accepted for training as a pilot in October 1938. He carried out his initial training at 11 E.F.T.S., Perth and 9 F.T.S. Hullvington. Coad gained his 'Wings' in July 1939, and advanced to Sergeant Pilot. He was posted as a pilot for operational flying with 50 Squadron (Hampdens) at Waddington, and by 25 October 1940 had flown in at least 33 sorties. The latter included: Fornebu aerodrome, Oslo, 30 April 1940

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3087 cont. 'This aircraft carried out a successful bombing raid... Setting course from Skegness for Oslo, aircraft flew in fair weather at 10,000 feet. There was a slight haze. When some 100 miles from Norway, an enemy seaplane (Dornier 18) was observed formating on the tail with 4 landing lights on. The rear gunner fired three bursts at the enemy aircraft, and the landing lights were extinguished, and the aircraft disappeared. Tracer appeared to enter the other aircraft. A landfall was made 30 miles west of Kristiansand, and skirting Kristiansand, aircraft proceeded straight to Oslo, which was identified by A/A guns and searchlights engaging an aircraft. 5 minutes later (at 0015 hours) our aircraft attacked the aerodrome of Fornebu, identified by hanger lights and a big fire burning, from 10,000 feet, flying from east to west. Six 250lb G.P. bombs (1 fused inst. and 5 time fused) were dropped and were seen to fall on the edge of the aerodrome.' (Squadron Operations Record Book refers)

Other operational sorties included to Binche; Sperkrade - Holten oil plant; Borkum seaplane base; ; Mannheim marshalling yards; and various Gardening and Nickel missions. Coad was posted to 16 O.T.U., Upper Heyford, 31 October 1940.

He was killed 7 December 1940, 'while carrying out a night bombing practice flight, Hampden P. 4292 was seen flying low over Weston-on-the-Green landing ground. The Aircraft circled and permission to land was requested. While turning around the flare path at 300 feet, however, the aircraft rolled to the left and dived to the ground in an inverted position. The Aircraft was totally wrecked, and the Pilot and Crew were all killed. An eyewitness expressed the view that one of the engines failed before the crash, but this could not be confirmed.' Sergeant Coad is buried in St. Budeaux Churchyard Extension, Plymouth. Sold with the following documents: several photographic images of recipient in uniform and copied research. EF £2950.00 3088 A. W. Smith, Royal Air Force. Distinguished Flying Medal G.VI.R., 1st type; 1939-45 Star; France and Germany Star; Defence Medal; War Medal; Elizabeth II issue, 2nd type, 'Dei Gratia' (Arthur William Smith)(6)

The award of the DFM was announced in the London Gazette dated 25th September 1945 with 153 Sqn flying Lancaster's,

"This navigator has now completed 29 sorties successfully against targets in Germany and occupied territory including attacks on such heavily defended targets as Essen, Leuna, Stuttgart, Cologne and Nuremberg. Flight Sergeant Smith has displayed coolness in the face of danger and shows a high degree of skill as a Navigator. Flight Sergeant Smith's co-operation, coolness and devotion to duty have contributed in a large measure to the success of his crew. He has proved himself to be an outstanding member of a gallant crew. Flight Sergeant Smith's record fully justifies the award of the Distinguished Flying Medal."

The ISM was announced in the London Gazette dated 26th August 1980 as Overseer Birmingham GPO. He was born 15/6/20, enlisted 15/7/40, commissioned 30/3/45.

In 1947 he was one of four officers mentioned for helping to save the lives of several officers when BCAIR Station Officer's Mess, Iwakuni, Japan caught fire and burnt at night down with the death of 2 officers. The 4 officers raised the alarm, conducted fire-fighting duties, and then ran through the building waking people up and getting them out of the burning building.

With good quantity of original paperwork including Log Book (replacement as original lost in Iwakuni fire), newspaper cuttings, 29 original mission navigation observation sheets and maps of route flown as completed by recipient during flights (these are rare to find with medal groups) including raids to Wanna Eickel, Karlsruhe, Ludwigshaven, Ulm, Dresden, Chemnitz etc. Also, with Airman's Pay Book, Officer's Medical Record Card, Air Navigation Book, range of UK flying maps, various trade and exercise books, copied paper print photos etc.

Mounted in large glass frame with Buckingham Palace transmittal slip, VR rank epaulettes and 2 badges EF £2850.00

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3089 Chief Gunner R. W. Martin, Royal Navy. Royal Humane Society Medal Small bronze, successful rescue (H.M.S. Thetis April 20. 1900.) with second award bar; Queen's South Africa Medal 1899-1902, 1 clasp, Natal (P.O. H.M.S. Thetis.); 1914-15 Star (Gnr. R.N.); British War Medal; Victory Medal (Ch. Gnr. R.N.)(5)

Robert William Martin was born in Broadstairs, Kent on 28 October 1875. An Errand Boy by occupation, he enlisted into the Royal Navy as a Boy 2nd Class on 14 April 1891, being advanced to Boy 1st Class in November the same year. Serving on H.M.S. Collingwood he was promoted to Ordinary Seaman in October 1893 and to Able Seaman in April 1895. Serving on H.M.S. Thetis, February 1898-June 1901, he was promoted to Leading Seaman in September 1898 and Petty Officer 2nd Class in October 1899. He was promoted to Petty Officer 1st Class in August 1901. In January 1908 he was appointed Acting Gunner, serving on H.M.S. Shannon, and was confirmed in that rank in January 1910. During the Great War he served as such on H.M. Ships Leda and Earl of Peterborough, being advanced to Chief Gunner in September 1918. Martin retired from the Navy with the rank of Lieutenant on 16 July 1925.

During his naval career he was the recipient of the R.H.S. Medal in Bronze and Clasp:

'At 10.30 p.m. on 20th April 1900 in Durban Harbour, T. Conneely (a stoker of H.M.S. Thetis) fell overboard from the ship, 400 yards from the shore, into water 21 feet deep. Sharks infest the harbour. Robert Martin, Petty Officer of H.M.S. Thetis, jumped in and supported Conneely till a rope was thrown and he was taken to the gangway.' (R.H.S. Case no. 30,839).

'At 2.10 p.m. on 3rd February 1914 at sea three and a half miles off Clacton, the cutter Snipe, sank while being towed by H.M.S. Leda. Filled and sank in water 40 feet deep. Seeing that Abbott (A.B.) was in difficulty. Robert Martin (Gunner, R.N.) swam to him with a biscuit tin and kept him afloat till they were picked up.' (R.H.S. Case no. 40,632). With copied service papers and rescue details. GVF/EF £2100.00 3090 Warrant Officer Class II S. J. Gooch, T. W. Gooch, Royal Engineers. Queen's South Africa Medal 1899-1902, 3 clasps, Cape Colony, Orange Free State, South Africa 1902 (20753 Serjt. R.E.); Army Long Service and Good Conduct Medal George VI issue 'Fid.Def' obverse (20753 W.O.Cl2. R.E.); Army Meritorious Service Medal Edward VII issue (20753 C. S. Maj. R.E.); 1914-15 Star; British War Medal; Victory Medal ( 25767 Spr. R.E.); Army Long Service and Good Conduct Medal George V issue, 3rd type 1930-1936 with regular army bar, (1853031 Cpl. R.E); Imperial Service Medal Elizabeth II issue, 2nd type, 'Dei Gratia' (Thomas William Gooch)(8)

Samuel enlisted 9.2.1886 at Norwich age 18 years trade a surveyor. Took part in the Boer wars in the Surveyor Company. L.S. & G.C. 1904 Company Sergeant Major discharged at Bristol after 21 years' service. He later worked for the Ordinance Survey office Southampton. M.S.M GV1 part of the awards early 1950 and awards details not yet traced. Died 20.9.1956 Southampton.

Thomas was born in 1895 at York, the son of Samuel Gooch and like his father joined the Royal Engineers. Served in France from 11.8.1915, His Imperial Service medal was awarded for service with the reproduction group of the Ordinance Survey department. L.G. 24.4.1959, lived Midanbury and died 17th May 1977 at Southampton. EF/VF/EF £595.00 3091 Leading Telegraphist J. B. Hutchison, Royal Navy. 1914-15 Star (J.14941. Tel. R.N.); British War Medal; Victory Medal (J.14941. L. Tel. R.N.); Royal Naval Meritorious Service Medal George V issue (J.14941 Ldg Tel. "Voyager" Baltic 1919)(4)

M.S.M.: London Gazette: 8 March 1920 - 'for services in the Baltic'. Original citation reads: 'This Leading Telegraphist, by his quickness in decoding and reporting fire control signals received from shore station contributed considerably to the success of Voyager's firing.'

Leading Telegraphist James Bonthrone Hutchison was born on 14 December 1895 at Auctermurty, Fife, Scotland, and he joined the Royal Navy as a Boy 2nd Class in November 1911. He served during the Great War, initially as a Telegraphist, and then as Leading Telegraphist from late 1916. He was serving aboard H.M. Destroyer Voyager, which sailed for Russia and the Baltic Sea on 22 November 1918.

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3091cont. H.M.S. Voyager was one of 9 in the 13th Flotilla, attached to the 6th Squadron led by Rear Admiral Edwyn Alexander-Sinclair, sent to assist the Baltic States in the face of Bolshevik attacks. The subsequent operations at Riga in late 1919 produced a number of awards, including the award of an M.S.M to Hutchison, as gazetted on 8 March 1920. He later retired from further naval service on 14 May 1920. VF £750.00 3092 Company Sergeant Major W. H. Palk, Royal Marine Light Infantry. 1914-15 Star (Ply.12165 Sgt.W. H. Palk R.M.L.I.); British War Medal; Victory Medal (Ply.12165 Sgt. W. H. Palk R.M.L.I.); Royal Naval Meritorious Service Medal George V1 issue (Ply.12165 C.S.M.W. H. Palk 28.2.1951.); Royal Navy Long Service and Good Conduct Medal George V, 1st type Admirals bust, 1911-1930 (Ply.12165 Sergt.W. H. Palk R.M.L.I.)(5)

Very rare award of the M.S.M. to the Royal Marines.

Ply12165 C.S.M. Walter Harold Palk R.M.L.I. The award of his M.S.M. was approved in 1952, one of only 2 awards of the M.S.M. to the Royal Marines during the reign of George VI (1936-52) So rare the George VI version is not even listed in the Medal Yearbook.

Born Staverton Totnes Devon, 22.4.1885 enlisted 4.5.1903 serving on various Cruisers from 1905 to 1914 he was serving on H.M.S. Crescent 8.2.1914. C.S.M. 29.2.1921 and died age 77 in 1963. H.M.S. Astra 4.7.1915 L.S. & G.C. awarded 30.5.1918. GVF/EF £1100.00 3093 Lance Sergeant G. Lofts, Army Veterinary Corps. 1914-15 Star (SE. 7406 Pte. A.V.C.); British War Medal; Victory Medal (SE. 7406 Cpl. A.V.C.); Army Meritorious Service Medal George V issue military bust (SE. 7406 Pte. L. Sjt. A.V.C.)(4)

Served France from 11.5.1915. M.S.M. 17.6.1918 Private (L/Sgt.) attended No.3 Veterinary Hospital. Discharged to Class 'Z' 30.4.1920. EF £450.00 3094 Sergeant Mechanic D. G. Surridge, Royal Air Force, late . British War Medal; Victory Medal (22984. Sgt. D. G. Surridge R.A.F.); Royal Air Force Meritorious Service Medal George V issue (22984 Cpl. Mec. D. G. Surridge. R.A.F.)(3)

M.S.M. London Gazette 3 June 1919.

Daniel George Surridge was born on 27 October 1887 at Stanford Rivers, St. Margaret, Essex, the son of Daniel James Surridge. A driver and mechanic by trade, he served with the Royal Flying Corps in France as Air Mechanic 2nd Class from 17 March 1916-26 June 1919, witnessing steady promotion to Sergeant Mechanic with the Royal Air Force on 1 October 1918 and was later awarded the M.S.M. whilst assisting State Intelligence (London Gazette Vol. II, 1919, refers).

Discharged on 30 April 1920, Surridge likely returned to the family holding, Crabthorne Farm, Stubbington, Hampshire and died nearby in 1955; sold with copied service record and research. EF £650.00 3095 Staff Sergeant W. E. Carlile, Army Pay Corps. Army Meritorious Service Medal George V issue military bust (1087 S. Sjt. - A.S.S. Mjr A.P.C.) minor official correction to surname on both medals; Army Long Service and Good Conduct Medal George V issue, 1st type 1911-1920 (1087 S.Sjt A.P.C.)(2)

81 Immediate Meritorious Service Medals awarded to the Army Pay Corps for the Great War, of which only 11 were awarded for service on the Western Front. M.S.M. London Gazette 3 June 1919:

'In recognition of valuable services rendered with the Armies in France and Flanders.'

William Edward Carlile attested for the Army Pay Corps in Liverpool and served with them during the Great War on the Western Front from 10 August 1914. Given his very early entry into the War, it is likely that he was part of the advance party of the General Headquarters. 1914 star and bar trio. VF/GVF £350.00

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CAMPAIGN GROUPS TO THE ROYAL NAVY, ROYAL NAVAL AIR SERVICE, FLEET AIR ARM AND ROYAL MARINES 3096 Purser George Clarke, Royal Navy. Naval General Service Medal 1793-1840, 1 clasp, Syria (6978) (George Clarke. Purser) with top broach; St. Jean D'Acre Medal 1840 unnamed with top broach(2)

Commissioned into the Royal Navy with seniority from 14.1.1832- Purser. 1st appointment H.M.S. Rover, 18 guns, 20.7.1832-1835 Commander Sir George Young Bt R,N Mediterranean station. 2nd appointment H.M.S. Columbine, sloop 16 guns 5.9.1835 to 1838, Commander Thomas Henderson R.N. Master George W. Neubland R.N. 3rd appointment H.M.S. Vesuvius Steam vessel 4 guns, early 1840 Commander Thomas Henderson R.N. until 25th March 1841 then Commander G.G. Loch until 26th August 1841.

During this appointment was present at the battle of Syria and subsequently battle of Jean d' Acre 31.5.1840. Provenance Spink 1950 and Christies February 1982. GVF/EF £1200.00 3097 Henry Hutchings, Royal Navy. China War Medal 1840-1842 (H.M.S. Druid); Baltic Medal 1854-1855 (Hr.Ms.S. Rl. George)(2)

Henry Hutchings joined Druid as a Boy 24.4.1839, then served with Vanguard, Scorpion, Coast Guard, served as AB on Royal George 14.5.1853 to 5.5.1856, served with Coast Guard then until discharge 26.10.1869. 1st Fine with light contact marks, 2nd VF/ GVF £850.00 3098 Lieutenant A. S. Mills, Royal Navy, H.M.S. Salamis. Egypt Medal 1882-1889 (Dated 1882) (Lieut. R.N. H.M.S. Salamis.); Khedive's Star 1882- 1891 Dated 1882. Unnamed as issued(2)

Commander Andrew S Mills, born 26.9.1853, was appointed as Naval Cadet on 9 April 1867 and was promoted to Sub-Lieutenant on 2 January 1873. He served aboard the hospital ship H.M.S. Simoom during the Ashantee Campaign, medal, and clasp Coomassie and then aboard H.M.S. Conquest between 1876-7 during the 8-month of Dahomey.

He was promoted to Lieutenant on 27 February 1879 and served aboard H.M.S. Salamis in Egypt during 1882. He afterwards served in the Coast Guard as Commander (retired) on 26 September 1898. He later received a Greenwich Hospital Pension. Born 26.9.1853. GVF/EF £385.00 3099 Leading Seaman F. Davies, Royal Navy. Egypt Medal 1882-1889 (Dated 1882) (Lg Sean. H.M.S. Minotaur); Khedive's Star 1882-1891 Dated 1882. Unnamed as issued loop replaced(2)

Born in Puddletown Dorset 7.2.1858 and enlisted 7.2.1876, served on various ships and bases. Transferred to new register 31.12.1894 having served 20 years. Star marks Fine/VF £200.00 3100 Ship's Corporal 1st Class W. Barfoot, Royal Marines. Egypt Medal 1882-1889 (Dated 1882) (W. Barfoot Pte. R.M. H.M.S. Ready.); Khedive's Star 1882-1891 Dated 1882. Unnamed as issued; China War Medal 1900 (W. Barfoot SH. Cpl 1Cl. H.M.S. Centurion.)(3)

81 medals for Egypt H.M.S. Ready to the Royal Navy and Royal Marines. 737 no clasp medals to H.M.S. Centurion. This ship took a lot of casualties but not W. Barfoot. Star marks Fair £280.00 VISIT OUR WEBSITE www.dixonsmedals.co.uk

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3101 Chief Stoker J. J. & W. H. Munday, Royal Navy. East and West Africa Medal 1887-1900, 1 clasp, Benin River 1894 (J. J. Mundy Lg. Stoker. H.M.S. Phoebe.); Queen's South Africa Medal 1899-1902 (J. Munday. CH. Sto. H.M.S. Pearl.); 1914-15 Star (130046. J. J. Munday Ch. Sto. R.N.); Royal Navy Long Service and Good Conduct Medal Victoria narrow suspender, with impressed naming type, 1878-1901 (J. J. Munday. Ch. Sto. H.M.S. Magpie.); Royal Navy Long Service and Good Conduct Medal Edward VII issue (W. H. Munday. Ch. Sto. H.M.S. Alert.)(5)

Assume Brothers.

W.H. Munday born Stoke, Devonport, Devon 18.1.1868, enlisted 1.1.1889. Served various ships and bases invalided 8.8.1907.

J.J. Mundy born 20.8.1864, Stoke Devonport, enlisted 16.1.1885, served various ships including Phoebe 1892- 1895, Pearl 1901 - 1904. R.N.R. February 1907 to January 1915, them pensioned. GVF/EF £785.00 3102 Able Seaman A. W. Badge, Royal Navy. East and West Africa Medal 1887-1900, 1 clasp, Gambia 1894 (135780 A.B. H.M.S. Magpie.); China War Medal 1900 (135780 A.B. H.M.S. Undaunted.); British War Medal (W Badge Service with the Royal Navy)(3)

Alfred William Badge was born in December 1870 at Stoke Damerel, Devon, and entered the Royal Navy in December 1885. His Service Record displays rather mixed character, being sentenced to 40 days hard labour on Bodmin Moor in 1892.

Serving afloat with the 165ft screw Magpie from May 1893, he would be landed ashore as a Bluejacket for the Gambia 1894 operations. Serving with the column under Captain E. H. Gamble of the Raleigh, their work initially was a great success, advancing and destroying a number of heavily stockaded villages under the control of Foday Sillah. However, running low on water they attempted to retreat to Madina Creek to be taken off by the boats. Low water left the force to be sniped and attacked from three sides. Magpie's Sub-Lieutenant F. Meister would be one of 7 from the ship to be killed in action. Badge and another 5 men were wounded in action (46 'Gambia 1894' clasps issued to the ship).

Transferring to Undaunted in March 1897, Badge was advanced to Leading Seaman in October 1897. His good conduct did not last for he was committed to the cells for 14 days in February 1899 and disrated to the rank of Able Seaman before service off China during the Boxer Rebellion. Discharged from the Royal Navy in January 1901, Badge would become a founder member of the in 1910, being assigned service number 122. He appears numerous times in local Devon newspapers during the 1920's often the result of alcohol, on one occasion refusing to appear at court by sending '...a letter pointing out that he had served in three Wars' (Exeter and Plymouth Gazette 19 July 1929, refers).

Medals replaced on 9 April 1926; sold with copied service record and research. GVF/EF £985.00 3103 Signaller P. Butcher, Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve. 1914-15 Star (T.Z.4729 P. Butcher Sig. R.N.V.R.); British War Medal (T.Z.4729 A.B. P. Butcher. R.N.V.R.(2)

Attested 18th May 1915 as an ordinary seaman. Next of kin was his father John Butcher 104, St Johns Road, Balby, Doncaster. His religion Wesleyan and his occupation a clerk. He was classed as an A.B.18th August 1915. He was drafted from signal school to Plymouth on the 6th September 1915. He joined the 6th (Howe) Battalion R.N.D on the 12th Jan 1918. EF £70.00 3104 Deck Hand S. J. Pearce, Royal Naval Reserve. 1914-15 Star (SD.1196 S. J. Pearce. D.H. R.N.R.); British War Medal; Victory Medal (1196S. D. S. J. Pearce. D.H. R.N.R.)(3)

Born Plymouth and commencing service 29.5.1915 lived 6 Marina, Western Shore, Southampton. Served various ships and bases including Vivid, Victory, Acteon, Excellence. Paid 3 lots of prize money. EF £65.00

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3105 Able Seaman E. Allen, Royal Navy. 1914-15 Star (J.34378 E. Allen. Boy 1. R.N.); British War Medal; Victory Medal (J.34378 E. Allen. A.B. R.N.)(3)

Enderby Allen joined HMS Ganges training establishment on 16th Jan 1915 as a Boy 2. He left HMS Ganges on June 15th 1915 to join HMS Grafton as a Boy 1. on 1st July 1915. He graduated to A.B. on 14th Dec 1916 signing on for 12 years. His height was recorded as five feet two inches and his chest as 33 inches, his hair brown. He served on various ships over his 12 years and was discharged on 6th Dec1928 his height was recorded as five feet nine inches his chest 38 inches and his hair grey. He obviously grew over the years and the experiences of war turned his hair grey.

Enderby Allen was awarded the Long Service and good Conduct Medal in 1932. Enderby Allen was born on the 14th December 1898. The 1901 census shows Enderby Allen aged 2 years old living at No 2 Sloop yard Marshgate, Doncaster, along with his father Fred Allen aged 35 "born Breaston Derbyshire" who`s occupation was an engine fitters labourer, his mother Annie E . Allen aged 33, "born Doncaster." Also his sisters Florrie aged 9, Miriam aged 8, Agnes Ann aged 6 and his brother Ralph aged 4. All the children were born in Doncaster. The 1911 census shows the family living at 14 Mill Street, Marshgate, Doncaster. The 1891 census shows Enderby`s parents living at Machin`s Cutts in Bentley with Arksey, Doncaster. At this time, they had no children It`s interesting to note that Enderby`s father is listed as being called General Allen on the 1871 and 1881census returns. Enderby Allen died in October1967. In Doncaster aged 68. Fair/Fine £50.00

3106 Private D. H. Jones, Royal Marine Light Infantry. 1914-15 Star (PO. 10098. Pte. R.M.L.I.); British War Medal; Victory Medal (PO 10059. L. Cpl. R.M.L.I)(3)

David Henry Jones was born in Stratford 15.4.1881, enlisted 5.12. 1898 underage by 131 days. He served in various ships and bases including H.M.S. Katoomba a 2nd class cruiser 1900-1904, Phoebe on the Australian Station and Diadem, Firequeen 1904-05 (Yacht) Royal Yacht Victoria and Albert 1905-1907, and 1907-1908- 9. Hindustan 1909-11, enrolled R.N.R. April 1911. Good Hope 13.7.1914 to 24.7.1914, Drake 25.7.1914 to 6.4.1915. Discharged from the R.N.R. 12.5.1921.

Note the 1914-15 star is numbered 10098 by mistake. There is no other D.H. Jones serving in the Royal Marines with this number. Choice EF £110.00 3107 Lance Corporal J. W. G. Daniel, Royal Marine Light Infantry. 1914-15 Star (PLY.14452. L. Cpl. R.M.L.I.); British War Medal; Victory Medal (PLY. 14452. Pte. R.M.L.I.); Medal of the Order of St. Stanislas with St. Stanislas ribbon(4)

James was born 15.9.188 at Bolton Piercy York and enlisted 4.3.1908 at York. He first served Deal and then Plymouth, Magnificent and Blake. 13th July 1914 he joined H.M.S. Jupiter on which he served until 9.5.1915 including her trip to Archangel in Russia as an icebreaker and made history by becoming the first ship ever to get through the ice into Archangel in winter. Her February arrival was the earliest in history. Jupiter was paid off and James returned to Plymouth May/June 1915. He then he saw service in the Mediterranean and on 6.9.1915 he accidentally drowned. There must be his plaque out there somewhere. GVF £750.00 3108 Capt J. G. Crossley, Royal Navy. 1914-15 Star (S. Lt. J. G. Crossley. R.N.); British War Medal; Victory Medal (Lieut J. G. Crossley. R.N.); 1939-45 Star; Atlantic Star; Africa Star; Italy Star; Defence Medal; War Medal(9)

John Graham Crossley was born 17.1.1895, entered service 15.1.1910, appointed Mid 15.9.1912, Sub Lt 22.4.1915, Lt 3.1.1916, Lt Cdr 30.12.1924, Cdr on Retired List 17.1.1935, recalled 1940, Capt 26.6.1942, reverted to Retired List 16.10.1945.

With file of research including copied service papers, Navy List WW1 medal roll, ship pictures and history etc, he was court martialled 21.4.1930 for negligently or by default hazarding HMS Somme for which he was found guilty and severely reprimanded, WW2 served in Malta as Flag Capt 1942-43. 1945. Byrsa (naval Base Naples), served H.M.S. Douglas 19.4.1940 (destroyer) including convoys, on detachment January 1941. Britannia 11 in command and maintenance commander, base for landing S.O.E. agents in France. VF/GVF £350.00 Dixon's Gazette Page 26

3109 Commander C. De. S. Brock, Royal Navy. 1914-15 Star (Mid. C. De. S. Brock. R.N.); British War Medal; Victory Medal (S.Lt. C. De. S. Brock. R.N.); 1939-45 Star; Atlantic Star; Africa Star; Defence Medal; War Medal; Order of the Redeemer Greece; Medal of Military Merit (Greece) 1916-1917(10)

Christopher de Saumarez Brock was educated at the Royal Naval college Osborne and Dartmouth and his papers show he was born Chippenham Wilts 26/12/1898.

Midsn 1914, S.Lt. 15/11/17, Lt 15/02/19, Lt Cdr 1927, Cdr 31/12/1932 (retired 26/6/1935, on own request after being reprimanded for disclosing secret Naval information.)

Served H.M.S. Venerable 1914-16, Repulse on commission 1916/17, Abdiel 1917/18, 1919 President, 1922/23 H.M.S. L.11 Submarine, 1/3/26 - 07/27 Commanding H.M.S. H.33 (Sub) Tender to H.M.S. Vulcan. 9/2/28- 08/29 Chief Officer H.M.S. L.71 (Sub), 7/10/29 - 02/31 British Naval Mission to GREECE (H.M.S. President) 14/12/31 - 06/33 Commanding Officer H.M.S. L.18 (Sub) 24/08/1939 - 08/1942 a Duty Commander with area Combined Headquarters Operations Staff (H.M.S. Cochrane R.N. base Roysth) 29/11/1942 H.M.S. Excellent II (accounting base Bournemouth) missing presumed killed in air crash in a Sunderland aircraft (W6016/X) probably lost over the Bay of Biscay.

As a member of the British Naval Mission he was awarded the Greek Order of the Redeemer and the Greek Medal of Military Merit 06/05/1929.

The occasion which led to the bestowal of the medals occurred in experimenting with a lifesaving apparatus on a submarine, which Commander Brock was demonstrating, the apparatus failed to work, and it was the promptness of Mr Nimmy and a Greek Officer in bringing the submarine to the surface which saved Commander Brock's life. EF £750.00 3110 Chief Stoker W. Chilcott, Royal Navy. 1914-15 Star (305779. S.P.O. R.N.); British War Medal; Victory Medal (305779. Ch. Sto. H.M.S. Vivid.); Royal Navy Long Service and Good Conduct Medal George V, 1st type Admirals bust, 1911-1930(4)

Born Tiverton, Devon 8.11.1885, trade a coal miner and attested 2.1.1904 Discharged 16.3.1924. Joined the R.F.R., 20.2.1926, served on various ships and bases VF/GVF £165.00 3111 Engine Room Artificer 1st Class A. H. H. Thomas, Royal Navy. 1914-15 Star (M.7399 Act. E.R.A.4. R.N.); British War Medal; Victory Medal (M.7399 E.R.A.3. R.N.); Royal Navy Long Service and Good Conduct Medal George V, 1st type Admirals bust, 1911-1930 (M.7399 E.R.A.1. H.M.S. Heather.)(4)

Arthur was born in Aberystwyth 15.2.1892 and enlisted 24.2.1914. He served on various ships including King Alfred an armoured cruiser. Served with 6th Cruiser squadron from 14.9.1915 to 18.5.1917. L.S. & G.C. 16.5.1929 Heather. Service transferred to card listed Artificer, D/MX 59385, drowned 27. GVF £170.00 3112 William Hughes, Mercantile Marine. British War Medal; Mercantile Marine War Medal 1914-1918(2) EF £55.00 3113 Armourer's Crew C. Hawkins, Royal Navy. British War Medal 343262 C. Hawkins Ar. Mte. R.N.); Victory Medal 343262 C. Hawkins Ar. Mte. R.N.); Royal Navy Long Service and Good Conduct Medal George V, 1st type Admirals bust, 1911-1930 (343262 Charles Hawkins. Arm. Crew. H.M.S. Leander.)(3)

Born Totnes, Devon 20.12.1878 and trade a carriage smith enlisted 22.3.1900. Served on various ships and depots including H.M.S. Leander a depot ship at Skapa Flow April 1913 to December 1919, rank Arms Mate. Discharged to pension 21.3.1822 having served 21 years. EF £150.00

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3114 Stoker 1st Class R. Phythian, Royal Navy. Naval General Service Medal 1915-1962 2nd issue George V1 INDIAE IMP:, 1 clasp, Palestine 1936-1939 (KX.76729 R. Phythian Sto. R.N.); 1939-45 Star; Atlantic Star; ; War Medal; Royal Fleet Reserve Long Service and Good Conduct Medal George VI issue, 2nd type (KX.76729 (P.O. D. 36 R. Phythian Sto 1.)(6)

Born West Derby, Liverpool 29.10.1904 and enlisted 29.7.1926 for 12 years. Served various ships and bases and demobbed in 1838 to R.F.R. Served 2nd War from 15th June 1939. Sold with typed information listing his ships and bases including H.M.S. Eaglet March to June and Flotilla April 1943 to February 1944, invalided March 1940 to June 1942. GVF/EF £220.00 3115 Able Seaman P. W. Winsor, Royal Navy. Naval General Service Medal 1915-1962 2nd issue George V1 INDIAE IMP:, 1 clasp, Palestine 1936-1939 (J 104048 P.W. Winsor A.B.R.N.; War Medal; Royal Navy Long Service and Good Conduct Medal George VI, 1st type 'Ind.Imp.', 1937-1948 (J 104048 P.W. Winsor A.B. H.M.S. Victory.)(3)

Percy was born at Brotton, a couple of miles from Saltburn, North Yorkshire, 17th June 1904. His trade was a joiner and he enlisted 17.6.22, passed various exams including A.A. Lewis Gunner 28.3.1927. L.S.& G.C. awarded 3.9.1937 served until 27.11.41, pensioned, his last base ship was Immingham on the Humber, Beaver 2 and Milos N.G.S. awarded 29.4.1941. Sold with a good set of copy papers. GVF/EF £220.00 3116 Petty Officer G. N. Lamb, Royal Navy. Naval General Service Medal 1915-1962 2nd issue George V1 INDIAE IMP:, 1 clasp, Palestine 1936-1939 (JX.134512 G. N. Lamb. A.B. R.N.); War Medal; Royal Navy Long Service and Good Conduct Medal George VI, 1st type 'Ind.Imp.', 1937-1948 (JX.134512. G.N. Lamb. P.O. H.M.S.Alert.)(3) VF £200.00 3117 Marine E. Walker, Royal Marines. Naval General Service Medal 1915-1962 5th issue Elizabeth II DEI GRATIA, 1 clasp, Cyprus (RM.16221 E. Walker Mne. R.M.); Campaign Service Medal 1962-2003, 1 clasp, Borneo (RM.16221 E. Walker Mne. R.M.)(2)

Marine Walker would have served either with 40 or 50 Commando during operations in Cyprus between 1st April 1955 and 18th April 1959. He would have received his Borneo clasp for the campaign in Borneo for the period 24th December 1962 and August 1966. GVF £425.00 3118 Petty Officer J. H. Denton, Royal Navy. Naval General Service Medal 1915-1962 5th issue Elizabeth II DEI GRATIA, 1 clasp, Near East (L/FX. 821274 J. H. Denton P.O.A.F. R.N.); Campaign Service Medal 1962-2003, 1 clasp, Malay Peninsula (F.X. 821274 J. H. Denton P.O.A.F. R.N.)(2)

John was also awarded a L.S. & G.C. whilst serving at Boscombe Down 30.7.1962 it is believed. GVF/EF £185.00 3119 Able Seaman W. J. Blake, Royal Navy. Naval General Service Medal 1915-1962 2nd issue George V1 INDIAE IMP:, 1 clasp, Palestine 1936-1939 (JX.128099 W. J. Blake A.B. R.N.); Royal Navy Long Service and Good Conduct Medal George VI, 1st type 'Ind.Imp.', 1937-1948 (JX.128099 W. J. Blake. A.B. H.M.S. Phoebe.)(2)

Born in Rochester, Kent 31.1.1911. Served Boy 1st Class from 31.1.1928. 2nd Class from 15.9.1926 Ganges, Benbow and Repulse. Engaged for 12 years 31.1.1929. We do not have his war years' service but quite likely entitled to stars etc. L.S. & G.C. issued 29.4.1944. EF £195.00

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3120 Petty Officer W. Wright, Royal Navy. 1939-45 Star; Atlantic Star; Africa Star; Burma Star, 1 clasp, Pacific; Italy Star; War Medal; Naval General Service Medal 1915-1962 3rd issue George V1 FID DEF:, 1 clasp, Malaya (P/JX 152550. W. Wright. P.O. R.N.; 1950-1953 1st type Elizabeth II Dei: Gra: Brit: Omn: (P/JX 152550. W. Wright. P.O. R.N.); United Nations Korea Service Medal 1950-1954 British issue; Royal Navy Long Service and Good Conduct Medal George VI, 2nd type 'Fid.Def.', 1949-1953 (JX 152550 W. Wright. A/PO. H.M.S. Comus.)(10)

William enlisted 2.10.1935 and joined H.M.S. Iron Duke May 1936, Victory 1937, Vernon then Greenwich 1938. 1939 Dainty whose battle Honours were Atlantic 1946-Mediterranean 1940-41, Calabria 1940, Libya 1940-41, and Malta Convoys 1941.

On December 31st 1940 H.M.S. Dainty was deployed on interception of enemy supply convoys to North Africa and captured two Schooners off Badia, February 24th 1941 on defense convoy to Bruk and was hit by a 1000 Lb bomb in Tobruk harbour and sunk by an air attack killing 16 and wounding 18 crew. On 27th June 1940 Dainty was in action against an Italian submarine 'Consoe General Liuzzi' which scuttled after a surface gunfire engagement off . On June 29th, 1940 she sank the Italian submarine 'Uebi Scebell' by depth charge west of Crete.

Posted to various shore establishments, H.M.S. Wager 4th July 1944 battle Honour Okinawa and present at formal surrender in Tokyo bay. Served H.M.S. Comus which ship took part in the Korean war from 1950-53. On the 23rd August Comus was attacked by two Shturmovik Aircraft, about 85 miles from Kusen. The first plane dropped 4 bombs only one of which hit Comus with one rating killed and one wounded the second aircraft missed. Comus took part in the Malayan emergency and William was pensioned 10.10.1957. Court mounted for display. GVF £450.00 3121 Chief Petty Officer Stoker Mechanic J. W. Lawson, Royal Navy. 1939-45 Star; Atlantic Star; Africa Star, 1 clasp, North Africa 1942-43; War Medal; Naval General Service Medal 1915-1962 3rd issue George V1 FID DEF:, 3 clasps, Minesweeping 1945-51, Palestine 1945-48, Near East (P/KX. 91249 J. W. Lawson. P.O.S.M. R.N.); Royal Navy Long Service and Good Conduct Medal George VI, 2nd type 'Fid.Def.', 1949-1953 (KX.91249. J. W. Lawson. C.P.O.S.M. H.M.S. Victorious.)(6)

A typed history by the previous owner tells us that John Lawson was born in Northumberland in 1917, a coal miner by trade he enlisted in the Royal Navy 4.5.1947 and served in H.M.S. Hood from 16.11.1937.

His next ship was H.M.S. Abington 1941 and Arrogant 1942 which ship helped sink the Italian Destroyer Folgore off in December 1942. H.M.S. Chevron in July 1945, now a Stoker P.O. H.MS. Skipjack October 1946 which was involved in the Corfu incident, minesweeping 1945-51 and Palestine 1945-48 patrols. Court mounted for display. GVF/EF £450.00 3122 Engine Room Artificer 1st Class V. Robson, Royal Navy. 1939-45 Star; Atlantic Star, 1 clasp, France and Germany; Pacific Star, 1 clasp, Burma; War Medal; Naval General Service Medal 1915-1962 5th issue Elizabeth II DEI GRATIA, 1 clasp, Near East (P/MX 62951. E.R.A.1. R.N.); Royal Navy Long Service and Good Conduct Medal Elizabeth II, 2nd type 'Dei.Gratia (MX 62951 E.R.A.1. H.M.S. Victory.)(6)

Victor was born in West Hartlepool Durham 4.12.1918 and attested 1.1.40 Victory 11, trade a fitter. N.G.S awarded 24.3.1958. L.S. & G.C. 14.3.1956. Discharged from Victory 11 7.2. 1968 after 28 years' service. Sold with a good set of copy services papers. Rank on retirement E.R.A.1. GVF £310.00 Thinking of buying at Auction We will act as your agent and will not bid against you

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3123 Midshipman P. T. de la G. Grissell, Royal Navy. 1939-45 Star; Atlantic Star; Pacific Star, 1 clasp, Burma; War Medal; Royal Naval College Dartmouth, King's Medal GV1R.,1st issue, in gold (P. T. de la G. Grissell) reverse dated '1941' 44mm 9ct gold 57.85g. hallmarks for London 1947 in Wyon London leather case.(5)

Pierce Thomas de la Garde Grissell, the son of Lieutenant-Colonel T. de la G. Grissell of Waterston, Dorset, died on 10 October 1942, aged 18 years, while serving in the cruiser H.M.S. Dragon in the Far East; having no known grave, his name is commemorated on the Chatham Naval Memorial.

Re-commissioned on a war footing in July 1939, the Dragon was sent to the South Atlantic and steamed many thousands of miles as escort to important merchant ship convoys. The Dragon then went to the Far East in November 1941 and was guarding waters around the Malay Peninsula when Japan entered the war. For a time, she flew the flag of the Commander-in-Chief, Eastern Fleet, an unexpected distinction for a light cruiser more than twenty years old, and was involved in escort duties to the Singapore convoys. She later became part of the short-lived "Western Strike Force", which was established to protect the Sunda Strait from Japanese submarines, thus providing shipping with an escape route to the West. With the fall of Java, the Dragon sailed for Ceylon, from where she remained employed on escort duties until the end of 1942, when she returned to the U.K. In the interim, in May 1942, she participated in the capture of Vichy-held Madagascar. Medals fitted in leather case, inside lid with recessed original Admiralty condolence slip. All Mint £1350.00 3125 Carpenter John Henry Potts, Merchant Navy. 1939-45 Star; Atlantic Star; War Medal(3)

Carpenter John Henry Potts was killed in action whilst serving aboard the S.S. Harzion (Famagusta) 31.8.1940 when sunk by the U38 reroute from Liverpool to Savannah, Georgia, only one survived. He was the son of Andrew and Emily Potts of Yorkshire. Sold with the condolence slip. EF £75.00 3126 Leading Stoker Mechanic J. R. Moore, Royal Navy. Korea Medal 1950-1953 1st type Elizabeth II Dei: Gra: Brit: Omn: (C/SKX. 789093 J.R. Moore L.S.M. R.N.); United Nations Korea Service Medal 1950-1954 British issue(2) EF £120.00 CAMPAIGN GROUPS TO THE ARMY 3127 Gunner Robert Branch, Royal Horse Artillery. Military General Service Medal 1793-1814, 3 clasps, Vittoria, Pyrenees, Toulouse (R. Branch. Gunr. Royal H. Arty.); Waterloo Medal 1815 (Robert Branch Gunner. Royal Horse Artillery) with replacement silver clip, swivel bar suspension and silver ribbon slide inscribed 'Expeditions 3'(2)

Robert Branch was born in the Parish of Truston [Troston], Suffolk, and enlisted into the Royal Horse Artillery on 30 March 1805, aged seventeen. He served in Captain Bean's "D" Troop and was discharged on 30 November 1818, in consequence of a contusion, and was admitted on the Pension List at 2/6 per day from 1 December 1818. He had served a total of 14 years 334 days, excluding 1-year underage but including 2 years for Waterloo. Sold with copied discharge details. M.G.S. EF, Waterloo VF £4375.00 3128 Paymaster J. C. Thomson, 3rd Batt. 1st Foot or R. Scots/ 7 Hussars. Military General Service Medal 1793-1814, 2 clasps, Orthes, Toulouse (J. C. Thomson Paymr. 7th Hussars.); Waterloo Medal 1815 with replacement silver straight bar suspension (Paymaster. J. H. Thomson 3rd Batt. 1st Foot or R. Scots.)(2)

James Crooke Thomson commissioned Paymaster in the army 31st January 1811 served at Orthes and Toulouse with the 7th Hussars. Transferred to the 2nd battalion 1st Foot 4th May 1815 and served with them at Waterloo. Saw some service with the 23rd Foot, placed on half pay 1st October 1816 and died in 1874. Formed part of the Dr A.A. Payne collection of Sheffield in 1911. Sold at Glens 1952 and Spink 1986 still as a pair. NOTE initial 'H' on the Waterloo medal GVF £4300.00

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3129 Captain J.A. Duncan, 29th Foot, late 31st Foot. Candahar, Ghuznee and Cabul Medal 1841-1842 Reverse Cabul (Lieut. Hr. Ms. 31st Regt.) fitted with replacement silver loop, gilt swivel- ring suspension bar and gilt ribbon buckle and brooch pin fitting; Sutlej Campaign Medal 1845-1846 Reverse Sobraon 1846 (Lieut. 29th Regt.) initial 'A' engraved correction, fitted with gilt ribbon buckle and brooch pin fitting(2)

John Aneas Duncan purchased a commission as an Ensign in the 54th Foot on 7 August 1835 and was promoted Lieutenant in the 31st Foot on 26 October 1839. He served with the 31st throughout the Afghanistan campaign of 1842, including the actions of Mazeenai, Tezeen, and Jugdulluck, occupation of Cabul, and different engagements leading to it (Medal). He transferred to the 29th Foot in August 1842, with regimental seniority of 8 April 1842. At the outbreak of the First Sikh War at the end of 1845, Duncan was away from the regiment 'doing duty with invalids since 1 October 1845' and so missed the opening actions of the campaign. He rejoined the regiment, however, in time to take part in the battle of Sobraon when he was severely wounded (Medal). Promoted to Captain on 30 July 1846, he returned to England and did duty with the Depot companies until October 1849, when he was appointed to the Grenadier company. The following month he was transferred to the Light Infantry company which he commanded until December 1853. On 24 June 1857 he embarked at Rangoon with a wing of the regiment for duty at Calcutta, where he died of cholera while on guard duty at the Mint, on 12 August 1857. In the monthly Army List obituary, he is erroneously returned as 'killed in action'. Sold with full research. GVF/EF £2895.00 3130 Acting Sergeant Joseph Shrimpton, 1st Troop 3rd Brigade Horse Artillery. Sutlej Campaign Medal 1845-1846 Reverse Moodkee 1845, 2 clasps, Ferozeshuhur, Sobraon (Gunner J. Shrimpton. 3rd Brigade H.Ay.); Punjab Campaign Medal 1848-1849, 2 clasps, Chilianwala, Goojerat (Actg Serjt. Joseph Shrimpton. 1st Tp. 3rd Bde. H. Arty.)(2)

A superb pair to the 1st troop 3rd brigade Bengal Horse Artillery who may also be entitled to a Punniar Star, medal shows faint star marks in the field and if he had progressed to the Indian Mutiny possibly he was present in the V.C. action at Jhelum when Gunner W. Connolly was awarded his for bravery. VF/GVF £1200.00 3131 Troop Sergeant Major J. Milligan, 12th Lancers. South Africa Medal 1834-1853 (Troop Serj Major J. Milligan. 12th Lancers.); Crimea War Medal 1854-1856 Engraved in contemporary style, 1 clasp, Sebastopol (Serjt Major. Jno. Milligan 12th Lanrs)(2)

The only cavalry regiments which served in the South Africa 1834-1853 were the 7th (War of 1846- 1847 for which a total of 168. The 12th Lancers (War of 1850-1853, for which a total of 378 medals to officers and other ranks were awarded) The combined total of 530 medal to cavalry regiments. Fine/VF £650.00 3132 A. Pedden, 78th Highlanders. India General Service Medal 1854-1895, 1 clasp, Persia (78th Highlanders); Indian Mutiny Medal 1857-1858, 2 clasps, Defence of Lucknow, Lucknow (78th Highlanders)(2)

Alexander Pedden was born at Glasgow, Lanark, and attested there for the 78th Highlanders on 7 November 1842, aged 18, a labourer by trade. When discharged at Shorncliffe on 7 April 1863, he was 'in possession of 5 Good Conduct Badges and the Medal & Gratuity for long service and good conduct He served in the Persian Campaign of 1857 and under-Sir Henry Havelocks 1st Relief Force Indian Campaign of 1857 and 1858). He was wounded in Lucknow on the 26th Sept. 1857 (contusion by round shot).' Havelocks column having been broken through on the 25th. Sold with copied discharge papers. VF/GVF £1600.00 3133 Corporal Alfred Sutcliffe, 7th Hussars. India General Service Medal 1854-1895, 1 clasp, North West Frontier (1441 Corpl. A. Sutcliffe. 7th Hussars.); Indian Mutiny Medal 1857-1858 (Alfred Sutcliffe. 7th Husrs.)(2)

Indian Mutiny for service in Oude from 25.3. 1858 to 1.10.1858 including the affairs of Bosee, Kirkee and action of Newabgauge. Major Gordon states there were 103 no clasps medals to 7th Hussars for the Mutiny The 7th Hussars received 157 medals and clasps N.W. Frontier for actions against the Mohmand 5th December 1863 and 2nd January 1864 (Shabkadar). He was discharged 17.1. 1867 and his medal was sent to Edinburgh 18.11.1876. GVF £750.00 Page 31 Dixon's Gazette

3134 Bugler C. Gove, 51st Regiment. India General Service Medal 1854-1895, 1 clasp, Jowaki 1877-8 (2193 Bugler Chas. Gove. 51st Foot.); Afghanistan Medal 1878-1880, 1 clasp, Ali Musjid (2193 Bugr. C. Gove. 51st Regt.)(2) HQ location Curragh Camp, Ireland, sold with copy roll page. GVF £525.00 3135 Sepoy Layub, 33rd Bengal Infantry. India General Service Medal 1854-1895, 1 clasp, Waziristan 1894-5 (599 Sepoy Layub. 33d Bl. Infy.); East and West Africa Medal 1887-1900 M'wele 1895-1896 (599 Sepoy. 33rd Punjab infy.)(2) VF £365.00 3136 Private J. J. Wall, 1st Bn. King's Royal Rifle Corps. India General Service Medal 1854-1895, 2 clasps, Samana 1891, Hazara 1891 (4764 Pte. 1st Bn. K. R. Rif.C.); India General Service Medal 1895-1902, 1 clasp, Relief of Chitral 1895 (4764 Pte. 1st Bn. K. R. Rifle Corps)(2) Private John J. Wall of the 1st Battalion K.R.R.C. is confirmed as being entitled to the above pair, and also appears to be entitled to a 5 clasp Q.S.A. medal. EF £460.00 3137 Lieutenant-Colonel H. E. D. Bayley & W. A. Bayley, Madras Infantry & 27th Baluch Light Infantry. India General Service Medal 1854-1895, 1 clasp, Burma 1885-7 (Lt. Col. 30th Madras Infy); China War Medal 1900 (Lieutt. 27th Baluch Lt Infy)(2)

Colonel Henry Elliott Dashwood Bayley (1840 - 1916) was born on 27 May 1840 at Jaulnah, India, the son of Major General James Walker Bayley and Mary Bayley (nee Phelan). He received his first commission at Calcutta, on 3 March 1860, joining the 30th Madras Infantry. He served for a total of 30 years with the colours, including during the Burma Campaign of 1885-7, before retiring on 3 March 1890. died on 1 July 1916. A brass plaque placed in his memory is located in the Church of St John the Baptist in Hove. Lieutenant William Arthur Bayley (1878-1903) was born on 25 May 1878, the son of the Colonel Henry Elliott Dashwood Bayley, and after graduating from the Royal Military College he was commissioned as Second Lieutenant in the 27th Baluch Light Infantry. He served with this regiment during the China War of 1900 (also known as the 'Boxer Rebellion'), but died at Chaman on 23 September 1903, at the age of 25. GVF £595.00 3138 Private H. Softley, 7th Foot. India General Service Medal 1854-1895, 1 clasp, Umbeyla (857. H.Ms 1st Bn. 7th Regt.); Army Long Service and Good Conduct Medal Victoria issue, 3rd type 1874-1901, swivelling scroll suspension with smaller reverse lettering (857. Pte. 1-7th Foot.)(2)

Henry Softley (also spelt Softly) was born in Gayton, King's Lynn, Norfolk, and attested there for the 5th Foot on 19 May 1858. He transferred to the 7th Foot on 1 March 1861 and served with the 1/7th until discharged 27.5.1879 having served 21 years, 9 months. Sold with copied service papers. GVF £525.00 3139 Sergeant Major Fredrick Sluggett, 11th Madras Native Infantry, late 1st Madras Fusiliers. India General Service Medal 1854-1895, 1 clasp, Pegu (Corpl. 1st Madras Fusrs.); Indian Army Long Service and Good Conduct Medal 1848 Victoria 1848 issue, H.E.I.C. arms. Awarded to Europeans in the Indian Army edge impressed ( Serjeant Major. 11th Regiment N.I.(2)

Sergeant Major Frederick Charles Sluggett was born c.1828 in St. Charles Parish, Plymouth, and enlisted for service in the H.E.I.C. on 12 September 1846 age of 18. He embarked aboard the ship Kent on 20 April 1847 and was posted to the 1st Madras Fusiliers, with whom he served during the Pegu Campaign. He was listed as Serjeant Major in the muster dated 1 January 1859, and continued duty in Local Service, Madras Presidency, and was listed as serving in the 11th Madras Native Infantry in January 1866. He embarked for England upon discharge on 9 March 1867. PLEASE NOTE: The Indian Army medal was originally sold as part 'erased ' however I believe its heavy contact marks from the other medal. Mounted on board for display. Fine £595.00

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3140 R. Chapel, 10th Hussars. Crimea War Medal 1854-1856 Officially impressed, 1 clasp, Sebastopol (R. Chapel. 10th Hussars.); Turkish Crimea Medal British issue unnamed (2)

Ruben Chappel was born in March 1831 at Hampton, Brentford and enlisted at Westminster 2.2.1850 age 19 years, 11 months. Served India 1850-1855, Crimea 1 year, 6 months and during this time he was court marshalled and sentenced to 30 lashes and loss of pay. In 1856 he was in trouble for drunkenness and sentenced to 42 days hard labour, he served a total of 12 years. Address on discharge was Ber Street, Norfolk. 1st polished Fine 2nd GVF £400.00 3141 Private W. Kennawell, 95th Regiment. Crimea War Medal 1854-1856 Officially impressed, 1 clasp, Sebastopol (W. Kennewell 95th Regt.); Turkish Crimea Medal French issue (W. Kennawell XCV Regt.) fitted with a British Crimea style suspension(2)

Note a rare French issue Turkish Crimea. Sold with copy roll pages. VF £450.00 3142 James Colbeck, 7th Hussars. Crimea War Medal 1854-1856 Officially impressed, 1 clasp, Sebastopol (James Colbeck 7th Husrs.); Turkish Crimea Medal British issue unnamed; Indian Mutiny Medal 1857-1858, 1 clasp, Lucknow (Jas Coldbeck. 7th Husrs.) surname spelt with a 'D'(3)

Born c. 1836, in Manchester, enlisted 14.11.1854, 4th Light Dragoons 1674 Private, transferred into 7th Hussars, 1st August 1857 new regimental number 83. Sent to Crimea and arrived in Crimea 25th May 1855, served in Sebastopol with service troops, awarded medal and clasp. Transferred to 7th Hussars when regiment was made up to strength for service in India. Served in Oude during the Mutiny. The 7th Hussars stayed in India when the Mutiny was suppressed and Coldbeck served in Staff Employ from October 1863 to March 1864. He died at Sealkote (now known as 'Sialkot') in India on 20th October 1864. Pleasing Fine £800.00 3143 J. Nagle, 38th Regiment. Crimea War Medal 1854-1856 Officially impressed, 3 clasps, Alma, Inkermann, Sebastopol (J. Nagle 38th Regt.); Turkish Crimea Medal Sardinian issue; Indian Mutiny Medal 1857-1858, 1 clasp, Lucknow J. Nagle 38th Regt.)(3)

Enlisted 80th Foot, 27th January 1853, transferred as a volunteer to the 38th foot, 6th March 1854.

Discharged at Chatham 15th June 1869 with 16 years and 114 days service. He left to reside in Colchester with His wife Elizabeth. Born in Clonmel Ireland. Circa 1830.His baptism took place on the 15th March 1830 in the diocese of Cashel and Emly. His father was listed as Richard Nagle and his mother as Mary Nagle nee Rielly.

John Nagle was admitted to Royal Hospital for Chelsea pensioners on the 15th June 1869. The 1881 census shows him living in Finchley with his wife Elizabeth who was born in Soho Middlesex and his daughters Elizabeth aged 23 who was born in "Whilst John was in India" and Dora aged 6 who was born in Hornsey, Middlesex. At this time John Nagle was a farm labourer and the family lived at Hayes Finchley, Middlesex. The 1901 census shows him aged 72 living at the Mile End Old Town Workhouse Stepney, his status is given as single. John was discharged from the Stepney workhouse hospital on the 24th July 1901, his address given as 24 Thrawl St.

The 1911 census shows John aged 82, living at the Colchester Union Workhouse, 14, Popes Lane Colchester. His status was given as a widower and his occupation was stated as being a CRIMEA VETERAN. John Nagle was admitted to the workhouse on several occasions between 1892 and 1901 The Essex County Chronicle and the Essex newsman printed articles on the 3rd and 4th of September 1909 regarding Nagle assisting in the production of Lucknow at the Colchester Hippodrome. He is listed as R. Nagle "this is a misprint" John Nagle was assisted financially by the Patriotic Fund on 7th July 1898 and given Pension increase on the 10th November 1898. He was admitted to the Chelsea Pension on the 1st December 1905.

John Nagle`s death was registered during the 2nd quarter of 1912 at Colchester. The Essex Newsman of 29th June 1912 lists his death notice. Mounted on board for display. Contact marks throughout Fine £850.00

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3144 Richard Babb, 1st Dragoon Guards. Crimea War Medal 1854-1856 Officially impressed, 1 clasp, Sebastopol (R. Babb. 1st Dragoon Gds.) with top buckle bar; Turkish Crimea Medal British issue (No 1599. R. Babb. 1st Drgn Gds.) with top buckle bar; China War Medal 1856-1860, 2 clasps, Taku Forts 1860, Pekin 1860 (Richd Babb. 1st Dragn Gds.) with top buckle bar(3)

The 1st Dragoon Guards were brigaded with 4th 5th and 6th Dragoon Guards and 1st Dragoons, but the regiment arrived in the Crimea, too late to participate in the Charge of the Heavy Brigade. Following the Crimea War, the 1st Dragoon Guards, were sent to India and 2 squadrons were then sent to China and only the 1st King's Dragoon Guards, participated in the charge at Palichao, with some Indian Cavalry regiments. The King's Dragoon Guards were the only British Cavalry regiment to serve in China 1860. Sold with copies of medal and muster rolls and other research also. Usual contacting VF £950.00 3145 Captain John Edward Sharp, 1st Foot. Crimea War Medal 1854-1856 Engraved in contemporary style running script (Capt. The Royal Regiment); Turkish Crimea Medal British issue crimea type suspension; Order of the Mejidie knights breast badge in gold, silver, and enamel (3)

He served with the 2nd Battalion of the Royals in Canada during the rebellion in 1838 and landed with the Battalion in the Crimea on 22nd April 1855 and was present at the siege and fall of Sebastopol, confirms 5th Class Order of Medjidie. He became Staff Officer for Pensioners at Chatham on 27th Feb 1875 and later lived at Woodend in Southsea. He died in 1897.

Sold with the following Warrants for: Lieutenant dated 9th Feb 1838; Captain dated 14 Dec 1847; Major dated 2nd April 1859; Lieutenant Colonel 1st April 1870; Major (Half Pay) 1st July 1875; retired 5th February 1876. GVF/EF £1650.00 3146 Quarter Master Sergeant J. Kelly, 3rd Dragoon Guards. Crimea War Medal 1854-1856, 1 clasp, Sebastopol unnamed; Abyssinian War Medal 1867- 1868 (846 T.P.Sgt. Majr. J. Kelly. 3rd Dragn. Gds.); Army Long Service and Good Conduct Medal Victoria issue, 2nd type 1855-1874 with swivelling scroll suspension (846 QrMr. Serjt. J. Kelly. 3rd Dn. Gds.); Turkish Crimea Medal Sardinian issue unnamed(4)

John Kelly was born 22 January 1834 and attested into the 6th Inniskilling Dragoons on 24 January 1855. He arrived in the Crimea on 7 August 1855, was present at the Battle of Tchernaya, and the siege of Sebastopol. He returned in England in 1856, where he was promoted Corporal 25 August 1856 and Sergeant 1 November 1857.

He sailed to India with the regiment, arriving there in October 1858 at the tail end of the Indian Mutiny. The regiment did not see any action while stationed in India and were not awarded any campaign medals.

While in India, was promoted Troop Sergeant Major 12 February 1862, before reverting to Sergeant on 25 December 1865 when he announced his intention to purchase his discharge, effective 31 March 1866. He did not remain out of service for long. Although some muster rolls are missing, he appears as a Troop Sergeant Major with the 3rd Dragoons Guards on 1 April 1867. It was as a Troop Sergeant Major that he served with a contingent of 204 men on the Abyssinian Campaign.

He was one of 173 men present from the regiment during the capture of Magdala (13 April 1868). Promoted to Quartermaster Sergeant immediately after the campaign, sometime before 1 June 1868, and was recommended for his L.S & G.C. Medal awarded 1st April 1874 and commissioned as Quartermaster in the 21st Hussars on 10 June 1874. He was made Honorary Captain on 19 June 1884 and Honorary Major on 10 June 1885, when he retired, died in 1910. VF £770.00 3147 William Sinclair, 72nd Highlanders & 31st Regiment of Foot. Indian Mutiny Medal 1857-1858, 1 clasp, Central India (Wm. Sinclair. 72nd Highlanders.); China War Medal 1856-1860, 1 clasp, Taku Forts 1860 (Wm. Sinclair. 31st Regt(2)

Born in barony Glasgow about 1836 enlisting in the 72nd in Glasgow 1856. Transferring to the 31st 27.1.1860. Served India and china 14 years 8 months, present at the siege of Kotah and battle of Burrass. Sold with original discharged documents dated 24th June 1878 having served 22 years. Well polished fair/Fine £395.00

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3148 John Selby, 3rd Dragoon Guards late 3rd Bombay European Regiment. Indian Mutiny Medal 1857-1858, 1 clasp, Central India (3rd Bombay Eurpn Regt.); Abyssinian War Medal 1867-1868 (867 3rd Dragn Gds.) suspension repaired(2)

John Selby is confirmed on the Indian Mutiny roll as a one clasp medal. Having transferred and served with the 13th Light Dragoons the roll shows he later volunteered to the 21st Hussars. GVF £795.00 3149 Sergeant John Graham, 2nd Dragoon Guards & 19th Hussars. Indian Mutiny Medal 1857-1858, 1 clasp, Lucknow (J. Graham. 2nd Dragn Gds.); Army Long Service and Good Conduct Medal Victoria issue, 3rd type 1874-1901, swivelling scroll suspension with smaller reverse lettering (266 Sergt. John. Graham. 19th Husrs.)(2)

Born Glasgow, trade baker and enlisted age 24 on 25.11.1855 in the 2nd Dragoons. He transferred to the 2nd Dragoons Guards 1.1.1857, transferring to 19th Hussars 1.12.1961. Corporal 1863, Sergeant 27.7.1865 and Private 15.6.1867. Serving India 12 years 117 days. Served Lucknow and particularly in Koordee 25.3.1858. L.S. & G.C. awarded 21.3.1874. Discharged by own request 30.11.1876, place of residence Lanark V.B. so presume a Militia unit in Glasgow. VF+ £650.00 3150 Private M. Connor, 3rd Dragoon Guards. Abyssinian War Medal 1867-1868 (509 3 Dragoon Gds.) attempted erasure; Army Long Service and Good Conduct Medal Victoria issue, 3rd type 1874-1901, swivelling scroll suspension with smaller reverse lettering (1385 Pte. 18th Hussars.)(2)

Michael Connor was born in Galway, enlisted 14.1.1858, transferred to 18th Hussars 25.5.1868, discharged 8.4.1881, this his full entitlement. VF £385.00 3151 Private G. Kingston, 60th Foot. South Africa Medal 1877-1879, 1 clasp, 1879 (1932 Pte G. Kingston. 3/60th Foot.); Army Long Service and Good Conduct Medal Victoria issue, 3rd type 1874-1901, swivelling scroll suspension with smaller reverse lettering (1932 Pte. G. Kingston 3-60th Foot.)(2)

Born Wootton Rivers, near Marlborough and enlisted on 1.11.59 age 21 years. Served India 11 years and the Zulu War of 1879 L.S. & G.C. confirmed, served 21 years 30 days being discharged 5.6.1880. GVF £1350.00 3152 Private C. Humphreys, 9th Lancers. Afghanistan Medal 1878-1880, 2 clasps, Kabul, Kandahar (1890 Pte. C. Humphreys. 9th Lancers); 1880 (1890 Pte. C. Humphries. 9th Lancers.)(note: surname spelling)(2)

253 Kabul clasps and 244 Kandahar clasps awarded to the 9th Lancers. Multiple star marks Fair £700.00 3153 Private T. Hewitt, 10th Hussars. Afghanistan Medal 1878-1880, 1 clasp, Ali Musjid (797 Pte. T. Havett. 10th Rl. Hussars.) (note spelling); Army Long Service and Good Conduct Medal Victoria issue, 3rd type 1874-1901, swivelling scroll suspension with smaller reverse lettering (797 Pte. T. Hewitt. 10th Husrs.)(2)

There we two squadrons of the 10th Hussars under Major Wood at the battle Ali Musjid which joined a further squadron at Jalalabad. On the journey to Kalai Sak, the group containing 2 squadrons of the 10th Hussars, tried to ford the river in the dark, floundering in deep water and of 70 men, 46 men were lost. See 'Shadbolt's' comments re: crossing the Kabul river. The regiment sailed for India 10.1.1873 ship Jumna and returned to the UK, via Suakin, Egypt 21.4.1884 to participate in the El-Teb and Temaai battles in February/March 1884. The regiment reached UK on 21.4.1884, ship Jumna. (note the name impressed on the Afghan is a different spelling but the regimental number is the same)

There is a photograph of T. Hewitt in the write up by Michael Foster, showing deployment of Hewitt's squadron this is included with the documents. He was born in Warwick and enlisted 9.9.1865 age 20 years, trade a soda water make. VF £680.00 Page 35 Dixon's Gazette

3154 Private D. Hodge, 92nd Highlanders. Afghanistan Medal 1878-1880, 3 clasps, Charasia, Kabul, Kandahar (906 Pte D. Hodge 92nd Highrs; Army Long Service and Good Conduct Medal Victoria issue, 3rd type 1874-1901, swivelling scroll suspension with smaller reverse lettering (906 Pte. D. Hodge 92nd Foot.)(2)

David Hodge was born in Linlithgow, Scotland. A miner by occupation, he attested for the 92nd Highlanders at Stirling on 23 December 1862, aged 18 years. With the Regiment he served in the East Indies, January 1869 - March 1879. Afghanistan, March 1879 - October 1880, East Indies, October 1880 - January 1881, and during the First Boar war, January - July 1881.

Awarded the LS & GC Medal in 1881. Hodge was discharged 15 December 1883. Also entitled to a K.to.K. star. Fair/Fine £580.00 3155 Private W. Chinn, Derbyshire Regiment. Egypt Medal 1882-1889 (Dated 1882) no clasp, (2672 Pte. W. Chinn 2/Derby R.); Khedive's Star 1882-1891 Dated 1882. Unnamed as issued(2)

William was born in St. Michael's, Coventry and enlisted age 21 years, 8 months 18.6.1881 and trade a watchmaker. Served Egypt 61 days, India 5 years, 42 days and was discharged after 12 years 17.6.1893. Medals confirmed. Fine £220.00 3156 Private J. Williamson, 7th Dragoon Guards. Egypt Medal 1882-1889 (Dated 1882), 1 clasp, Tel-el-Kebir (1987 Pte. J. Williamson 7/ Dn Gds.); Khedive's Star 1882-1891 Dated 1882. Unnamed as issued(2)

Medals and clasps confirmed on the roll. Star marks AVF £400.00 3157 Private F. Webb, Derbyshire Regiment. Egypt Medal 1882-1889 (Dated 1882) no clasp , (2278 Pte. F. Webb 2/Derby R.); Khedive's Star 1882-1891 Dated 1882 (2278 Pte. F. Webb 2 Derby R.)(2)

A no clasp medal and star confirmed. First entered 19.4.1880, discharged 15.12.1886. He was living in 1915 C/O Mrs. Gillett, Feltham Road, Ashford, Middlesex, and age 57. (all from army form Z22) Proction Company R.D. Corps. VF £220.00 3158 Private G. Gardner, 4th Dragoon Guards. Egypt Medal 1882-1889 (Dated 1882), 1 clasp, Tel-el-Kebir (2188 Pte. G. Gardner 4th Dn. Gds.); Khedive's Star 1882-1891 Dated 1882 (2188 Private G. Gardiner R.I.D.G.)(2)

Born Mursley, Bucks in 1855 and enlisted 29.4.1878 served 12 years. British Battles and Medals by Gordon quotes 335 officers and men at Tel El Kebir. Fine £265.00 3159 Private W. Hallett, Coldstream Guards. Egypt Medal 1882-1889 (Dated 1882), 1 clasp, Tel-el-Kebir (Pte. Gds.); Khedive's Star 1882- 1891 Dated 1882 reverse 5049 C.G.(2)

Born , Exeter in 1861 and enlisted 2.11.1880 age 19. Rear of Tel -El- Kebir clasp fitted with a brooch pin. Fair £175.00 3160 Private A. Jones, 1/ Yorks Regiment. Egypt Medal 1882-1889 (Undated) (880 Pte. A. Jones 1/Yorks. R.); Khedive's Star 1882-1891 Dated 1884. Unnamed as issued(2)

A machinist born in Leicester who enlisted 14.1.1884 at Richmond age 20 years. Discharged 13.1.1896. was present at the battle of Ginnis. Fine + £175.00

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3161 Private T. Hammond, 10th Hussars. Egypt Medal 1882-1889 (Undated), 1 clasp, El-Teb-Tamaai (1792 Pte. T. Hammond. 10th Rl. Hussars.) 'ond' of Hammond contemporary re-engraved; Khedive's Star 1882-1891 Dated 1884 (1792 Pte. T. Hammond. 10th Rl. Hussars.)(2)

Born Kingston, Surrey. No papers found but note with some research states only one squadron of the 10th Hussars present at Tomaso quite rare. My collector thought 20 men, but I thought 120, however scarce.

The medal presented by the Prince of wales and sold with an interesting copy of 'Comrades in Arms' and article by Mike Foster published in Medal News October 2012 about the 10th Hussars and the cavalry charge at El-Teb-Tamaai. Pleasing VF £395.00 3162 Corporal W. Carcary, Royal Highlanders. Egypt Medal 1882-1889 (Undated), 3 clasps, El-Teb-Tamaai, The Nile 1884-85, Kirbekan (2661 Corpl. C. Carcary. 1/Rl. Highrs.); Khedive's Star 1882-1891 Dated 1884 reverse lightly inscribed '2661 Sgt W. C. 42nd'(2)

Sold with copy roll page. Cut on cheek and hair VF £395.00 3163 Private W. Adlam, 2/Duke of Cornwall's Light Infantry. Egypt Medal 1882-1889 (Undated), 1 clasp, The Nile 1884-85 (721 Pte. 2/D of Corn. L.I.); Khedive's Star 1882-1891 Dated 1884-6. Unnamed as issued(2) VF £285.00 3164 Private W. Morris, 3rd Battalion, Rifle Brigade. Egypt Medal 1882-1889 (Undated), 2 clasps, The Nile 1884-85, Abu Klea (3640 Pte. 3/ Rif. Bde.); Khedive's Star 1882-1891 Dated 1884-6. Unnamed as issued(2)

William Morris was born at Radmarley, Gloucestershire and enlisted in the Rifle Brigade in May 1879, aged 19 years. Subsequent service in Ireland and Gibraltar aside, he saw action as a member of the 3rd Battalion in the Nile Expedition of 1884-85, including the action at Abu Klea (Medal & 2 clasps; Khedive's Star). More precisely, he served in the 1st Battalion of the Mounted Infantry Camel Regiment, one of just 53 other ranks to be selected for that role from the Rifle Brigade. Morris was transferred to the Army Reserve on returning home in September 1885; sold with copied service record. Choice EF £1175.00 3165 Private J. Day, 5th Lancers. Egypt Medal 1882-1889 (Undated), 1 clasp, Suakin 1885 (2101 Pte. J. Day. 5th Lancers.); Khedive's Star 1882-1891 Dated 1884-6. Unnamed as issued(2)

There were 102 men of the 5th Lancers who served at Suakin in 1885. VF £420.00 3166 Private A. Mead, 2nd Dragoon Guards. Egypt Medal 1882-1889 (Undated), 2 clasps, The Nile 1884-85, Abu Klea (2241 Pte. 2/ Dragn. Gds.); Khedive's Star 1882-1891 Dated 1884-6(2)

Two officers and 43 other ranks of the 2nd Dragoon Guards served in the Heavy Cavalry Regiment on the Nile, of whom 2 officers and 38 other ranks fought at Abu Klea.

Arthur Mead was born at Paddington, London, and enlisted for the 2nd Dragoon Guards in London on 12 November 1879, a mason by trade, aged 18 years 10 months. He passed the course as an Assistant Instructor of Army Signallers in May 1887 and was discharged on 20 November 1895. Sold with photocopy Attestation papers. Star marks £1100.00 We have a large selection of BOOKS for sale covering most periods in the history of British warfare – visit our website or call us for further details Tel: +44 (0)1262 603348 - www.dixonsmedals.co.uk

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3167 Private J. Brough, 20th Hussars. Egypt Medal 1882-1889 (Undated), 2 clasps, Suakin 1885, Tofrek (1895 Pte. J. Brough. 20th Husrs.); Khedive's Star 1882-1891 Dated 1884-6 (1895 20 H.)(2)

John was born in Loughton Stoke on Trent, Staffs and enlisted at Newbridge, 26.1.1881 age 22 years and trade a bricklayer. Serving in the Sudan February 1885 to November 1887. Served a total of 12 years. There were only 79 men of the 20th Hussars (light camel regiment) received the Tofrek clasp in pair with Suakin 1885 approximately 1 squadron. His next of kin were John and Harriett Brough his parents who resided at Blyth Bridge, Stoke on Trent.

Sold with an article by the late Gordeon Everson which was published in Coin and medal new April 1986 and describes the event regarding the Dervishes besieging the ports etc. and the 6-hour battle to route them, also roll pages. VF GVF £550.00 3168 Sergeant F. Stanley, Durham Light Infantry. Egypt Medal 1882-1889 (Undated) (2304 Pte. 22/ Durh L.I.); Khedive's Star 1882-1891 Dated 1884-6. Unnamed as issued; Army Long Service and Good Conduct Medal Victoria issue, 3rd type 1874-1901, swivelling scroll suspension with smaller reverse lettering (4018 Sergt. Durh L.I.) possible contemporary replacement (3)

Frederick Stanley was born in York and lived in West Hartlepool. Service papers and roll confirms entitlement to the medals Fine/VF £300.00 3169 Private W. Mosedale, Derbyshire Regiment. Egypt Medal 1882-1889 (Dated 1882) (1624 Pte. W. Mosedale 2/Derby R.); India General Service Medal 1854-1895, 1 clasp, Sikkim 1888 (Pte. W. Mosedale 2nd Bn Derby R.); Khedive's Star 1882-1891 Dated 1882. Unnamed as issued(3)

Medal and clasp confirmed on the roll. Some contacting VF/EF £595.00 3170 Sergeant W. R. Girling, Coldstream Guards. Egypt Medal 1882-1889 (Undated), 1 clasp, Suakin 1885 (4589 Sergt. W. R. Girling.1 Coldm. Gds.); Coronation Medal 1911 In silver (16,000); Khedive's Star 1882-1891 Dated 1884-6 (4589. 1C.G.(3)

William was born in Ipswich, Suffolk and enlisted age 19 years, 11 months 31.12.1878 his trade a blacksmith. Having served in Egypt he re-engaged at the Royal Military College Camberley,6.10.1888 as staff Sergeant. Sergeant major 1.4.1898 transferred to 3rd battalion Lancashire Fusiliers. Permitted to continue army service until 13.1.1904 by which time he has completed 25 years.

Awarded a L.S. &. G.C. 1897 discharged 29.1.1904. Trade on discharge an engine smith. 1911 Coronation medal not confirmed. 1911GVF, 1st & 3rd Fine £340.00 3171 Private H. Sheppard, Derbyshire Regiment. India General Service Medal 1895-1902, 2 clasps, Punjab Frontier 1897-98, Tirah 1897-98 (3921 Pte. H. Sheppard 2Bn Derby Regt.); Queen's South Africa Medal 1899-1902, 3 clasps, Cape Colony, Transvaal, Wittebergen (3921 Pte. J. Sheppard. Derby Regt. M.I.)(2)

Herbert was born in Clifton, Nottingham, and enlisted age 18 years on 5.12.1892, trade a collier having previous served in the 4th Volunteer battalion Sherwood Fosterers. He served 12 years and was discharged on 4.12.1904 medals and clasps confirmed and is missing a K.S.A.

Re- enlisted 1.12.1914 in the 7th Notts & Derby transferring to the Rifle Brigade 21st battalion. Lived at 2 Cottage Grove, Walker Street, Nottingham, discharged 4.12.1919. He had also served in the Mounted Infantry 2nd Malta Company with other units of the Mounted Infantry also entitled to 1st War pair. Light contacting otherwise GVF £380.00

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3172 Squadron Sergeant Major A. W. Tubb, 11th Hussars. India General Service Medal 1895-1902, 1 clasp, Punjab Frontier 1897-98 (3162 Corpl. A. W. Tubb. 11th Hussars.); Army Long Service and Good Conduct Medal Edward VII issue (3162 Sq. S. Mjr. A. W. Tubb. 11/Hrs.)(2)

Albert William Tubb, the son of William and Mary Emily Tubb, was a native of Broughton, Hampshire, born in 1872. He enlisted 11th March 1890 age 18 years, 10 months. His long career included garrison duties in Ireland 1905 - 1908, he twice served overseas. India 1st December 1893 - 3rd March 1899. Egypt 4th February 1901 -30th April 1903.

Promoted to Squadron Sergeant- Major in January 1908, he left the regiment to join the permanent staff of the Derbyshire Yeomanry later in that year. He was promoted to Warrant Officer Class 11 in January 1915 and served at home during the great War. His final discharge 17th September 1917 having served a total of 27 years and 192 days. Sold with some copy photos including the Sergeants mess group taken in Abyssinia Egypt in 1903 and details of the musketry of 1903. VF £495.00 3173 Private A.E. Dewar, 11th Hussars. India General Service Medal 1895-1902, 1 clasp, Punjab Frontier 1897-98 (3978 Pte. 11th. Hussars.) the 'ew' of Dewar officially corrected; Temperance Medal, in silver The crest of Prince Albert within a wreath inscribed ' prince Albert's' Own Hussars'(2)

Albert Edward Dewar was born in Edinburgh on 20 February 1872 and attested there for the 11th Hussars on 10 September 1895. He served with the Regiment in India from 11 September 1896. and took part in the operations on the Punjab Frontier, 1897-98, prior to purchasing his discharge on 13 October 1899, after 4 years and 44 days' service.

He was recalled to the Colours on the outbreak of the Great War on 19 December 1914 and served with the Army Service Corps in the Egyptian theatre of War from 23 February 1915. He was advanced to Warrant Officer Class II and was discharged on 13 February 1919 (also received a Silver War Badge). He subsequently served as a trolley bus driver in London, and died at Ealing, Middlesex, on 1 June 1952.

The 11th Hussars Temperance Medal referenced in Balmer, R.66, Indian made and very rare to the regiment 1st EF £255.00 3174 Lance Corporal F. Peplow, 1/Royal Warwickshire Regiment. Queen's Sudan Medal 1896-1898 (1793 L. Cpl. 1/R. War. R.); Khedive's Sudan Medal 1896- 1908, 1 clasp, Khartoum (1793 L. Cpl. 1/R. War. R.)(2)

Frank Peplow was born in Birmingham, enlisted 6.7.1886, served India, Ceylon and Sudan, discharged 28.10.1905. A toolmaker by trade. VF/GVF £495.00 3175 Private J. Williams, Royal Fusiliers. Queen's South Africa Medal 1899-1902, 5 clasps, Cape Colony, Relief of Ladysmith, Tugela Heights, Orange Free State, Transvaal (2271 Pte. Rl. Fusiliers.); King's South Africa Medal 1901-1902, 2 clasps, South Africa 1901, South Africa 1902 (3271 Pte. Rl. Fusiliers.)(2)

Born Paddington and lived 9, Pembroke Place, Kilburn enlisted age 19 years 13.2.1885 in the (3rd Militia battalion) Royal Fusiliers and present 1885 to 1898 when he re-engaged. 5th battalion 18.12.1899 transferring to the 2nd battalion for South Africa. He was discharged 12.2.1903. VF £250.00 3176 2-Corporal A. H. Lano, Royal Engineers. Queen's South Africa Medal 1899-1902, 2 clasps, Cape Colony, Orange Free State (28998 L/Cpl. A. H. Lano. R.E.) rank officially re-engraved; King's South Africa Medal 1901-1902, 2 clasps, South Africa 1901, South Africa 1902 (28998 2nd Corpl. A. H. Lano. R.E.) suspension re-pinned(2)

Medals and clasps confirmed, served in the 20th company (fortress) Royal Engineers. VF £180.0

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3177 Corporal A. Foot, Royal Field Artillery. Queen's South Africa Medal 1899-1902, 3 clasps, Cape Colony, Orange Free State, Johannesburg (14501 Cpl. 74th Bty. R.F.A.); King's South Africa Medal 1901-1902, 2 clasps, South Africa 1901, South Africa 1902 (24501 Cpl. R.F.A.)(2)

Mentioned in Lord Roberts despatches L.G. 10.9.1901. Born in St Marys, Southampton and enlisted 24.3.1882 age 19 years, 2 months. He had previous service in the Hants Artillery Militia. Served in India 1883-90, South Africa November 1899 to April 1903. Discharged 16.6.1903, having served 21 years, 89 days. GVF £250.00 3178 Private W. Phillips, Notts & Derby Regiment. Queen's South Africa Medal 1899-1902, 4 clasps, Cape Colony, Orange Free State, Johannesburg, Diamond Hill (2702 Pte. W. Phillips. Derby Regt.); King's South Africa Medal 1901-1902, 2 clasps, South Africa 1901, South Africa 1902 (2702 Pte. W. Phillips. Notts & Derby Regt.)(2)

Born Ilkeston, Derbyshire, medal, and clasp confirmed. Served India 1891 - 97 and South Africa 11.11.1899 - 16.8.1902. Private Phillips was taken prisoner at Roodeval on 7 June 1900; later released. GVF £265.00 3179 Private J. F. Mobley, Grenadier Guards. Queen's South Africa Medal 1899-1902, 3 clasps, Cape Colony, Orange Free State, Belfast (5726 Pte. Gren Gds.); King's South Africa Medal 1901-1902, 2 clasps, South Africa 1901, South Africa 1902 (5726 Pte. Grenadier Guards.)(2)

Born Frodingham, Lincolnshire and enlisted 26.2.1896 age 18 years, 7 months and trade a gardener. Medals and clasps confirmed. His father was John of Park Street Scunthorpe. Discharged 25.2.1908 after 12 years of service including 5 years 9 days on the reserve. GVF/EF £220.00 3180 Trooper E. B. Gooyer, Cape Railway Sharpshooters, late Southern Rhodesia Volunteers and Imperial Light Horse. Queen's South Africa Medal 1899-1902, 3 clasps, Rhodesia, Relief of Mafeking, Transvaal (1381 Pte. Cape Rly: Shptrs.); King's South Africa Medal 1901-1902, 2 clasps, South Africa 1901, South Africa 1902 (716 Tpr. S. Rhod Vols.) minor official correction to unit(2)

Edward Barrand Gooyer joined the South Rhodesian Volunteers on 20 December 1899. He subsequently served with them in Rhodesia and in the Transvaal and was present at the Relief of Mafeking. Gooyer then transferred to the 1st Imperial Light Horse - as 1082 Trooper - on 25 October 1900, and served with them in the Transvaal, before transferring for a third time - as 1381 Trooper - to the Cape Railway Sharpshooters on 3 May 1901. He served with them in the Cape Colony, but was discharged on 7 August 1901, only to re-enlist in the Cape Railway Sharpshooters - as 1265 Trooper - on 14 September 1901.

He was finally discharged on 13 March 1902; he would appear to be entitled to the 'Cape Colony' clasp but this was 'Recovered and returned to Woolwich' The top lugs neatly removed from last clasp, as often is often is on Colonial units. Provenance: Ex A. A. Upfill-Brown collection, December 1991. Almost Mint £850.00 3181 Sergeant A. Walker, 1st Royal Dragoons. Queen's South Africa Medal 1899-1902, 2 clasps, Relief of Ladysmith, Tugela Heights (2637 Corpl. A. Walker. 1/Rl. Drgns.) engraved; King's South Africa Medal 1901-1902, 2 clasps, South Africa 1901, South Africa 1902 (2637 Serjt. A. Walker. Rl. Dragoons.) impressed(2)

Born in Darley Ayrshire 19.5.1866. Enlisted in the 8th Lanarkshire Volunteers and then 1st Royal Dragoons 6.6.1885. Serving in South Africa 27.11.0901 to 25.9.1902. Discharged Edinburgh 25.5.1906 having served 21 years. Additionally, entitled to the clasp, Cape Colony, Orange Free State, Transvaal. Lived 30 Hill Street, Barony and employed as a caretaker for the T.A. Association. fair/Fine £265.00

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3182 Private H. E. Stone, 6th Dragoon Guards. Queen's South Africa Medal 1899-1902, 6 clasps, Relief of Kimberley, Paardeberg, Driefontein, Johannesburg, Diamond Hill, Belfast (3843 Pte. H. Stone. 6/ Drgn Gds.); King's South Africa Medal 1901-1902, 2 clasps, South Africa 1901, South Africa 1902 (3843 Pte. H. E. Stone 6th Drgn Gds.(2)

Born Littlehampton, Sussex in August 1879 and enlisted 26.11.1897. He served two spells in prison. South Africa November 1899 to January 1905, posted to the 3rd Dragoon Guards 15.3.1905. Discharged to reserve November 1905. No first war service found. Fine £320.00 3183 Private C. Rose, 16th Lancers. Queen's South Africa Medal 1899-1902, 5 clasps, Relief of Kimberley, Paardeberg, Johannesburg, Diamond Hill, Wittebergen (3659 Pte. C. Rose. 16th Lancers.); King's South Africa Medal 1901-1902, 2 clasps, South Africa 1901, South Africa 1902 (3659 Pte. C. Rose. 16th Lancers.)(2)

Born , London in February 1873 and enlisted 30.9.1893. Court martialled twice to reserve 1903, discharged 26.9.1905. Light contact mark 6.0 GVF £330.00 3184 Private G. W. Hill, 13th Hussars. Queen's South Africa Medal 1899-1902, 2 clasps, Transvaal, Laing's Nek (4633 Pte. G. W. Hill. 13th Hussars.); King's South Africa Medal 1901-1902, 2 clasps, South Africa 1901, South Africa 1902 (4633 Pte. G. W. Hill. 13th Hussars.)(2)

Medals and clasps confirmed on the roll. GVF £230.00 3185 Private J. Entwhistle, 1st, Loyal North Lancashire Regiment. Queen's South Africa Medal 1899-1902, 1 clasp, Defence of Kimberley (5386 Pte. 1st L. N. Lanc. Regt.); Kimberley Star 1899-1900(2)

Private Entwistle is recorded as having been killed in action at Schietfontein on 1.8.1901 when Corporal Street was slightly wounded. Privates E. Ascott and J. Allinson were severely wounded in the same action. The Kimberley Star is minus it top ribbon bar and has had a straight bar fixed at 9.0 and 3.0 to facilitate it being displayed on the Q.S.A. ribbon and an ornate ribbon brooch fitted to the ribbon to allow wear by his next of kin. The medal roll by David Biggins shows he was additionally awarded clasps Orange Free State, Transvaal, and South Africa 1901. The Peace Collection. GVF/EF £900.00 3186 Corporal W. Eadie, South African Constabulary & Umvoti Mounted Rifles. Queen's South Africa Medal 1899-1902, 3 clasps, Cape Colony, Orange Free State, Transvaal (194 3rd Cl Tpr.W. Eadie. S.A.C.); Natal Rebellion Medal 1906 (Cpl. W. Eadie. Umvoti Mtd. Rifles.)(2)

Born Dunfermline, Scotland 7.6.1867, William enlisted but later transferring into the 'Umvoti' Rifles 5.4.1906 into the South Africa Constabulary. GVF £240.00 3187 Private P. Day, 5th & 7th Dragoon Guards. Queen's South Africa Medal 1899-1902, 5 clasps, Cape Colony, Orange Free State, Transvaal, South Africa 1901, South Africa 1902 (5015 Pte. P. Day. 7th Dragoon Gds.); 1914 Star (4980 Pte. P. Day. 5/D. Gds.); British War Medal; Victory Medal (5015 Pte. P. Day. 5-D.Gds.)(4)

Q.S.A. medal and clasp confirmed on the roll. Served in France with the 5th Dragoons Guards 15.8.1914. Transferred to the Scottish Rifles 14.12.1916, killed in action 29.11.1917 and buried Ypres Reservoir Cemetery. GVF/EF £380.00

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3188 Company Sergeant Major J. Smith, Army Service Corps. Queen's South Africa Medal 1899-1902, 3 clasps, Cape Colony, Relief of Ladysmith, Tugela Heights (13750 2d Corp. J. Smith. A.S.C.); 1914 Star (T-13750 C. S. Mjr. J. Smith A.S.C.); British War Medal; Victory Medal (T-13750 W.O.Cl 1. J. Smith. A.S.C.); Medaille Militaire, France, in silvered gilt and enamel; Army Long Service and Good Conduct Medal George V issue, 1st type 1911-1920 (T-13750 C.S.Mjr. J. Smith. A.S.C.)(6)

Corporal John Smith, No. 16 Company A.S.C. served in South Africa until invalided to England on 13 June 1900. As a Company Sergeant-Major with the H.Q. Divisional Train A.S.C., he entered France/Flanders on 21 August 1914 - was entitled to the clasp to the 1914 Star. For his services in the first months of the war he was mentioned in despatches (London Gazette 20 October 1914) and awarded the French Medaille Militaire (A.O.466 of 1914). With copied research. VF £750.00 3189 Private R. Alsop, 14th Hussars. Queen's South Africa Medal 1899-1902, 3 clasps, Cape Colony, Orange Free State, South Africa 1902 (4505 Pte. 14th Hussars.) unofficial rivets between state and date clasps; 1914-15 Star (4505 Pte. 14th. Hrs.); British War Medal; Victory Medal (4505 Pte. 14-Hrs.0 with M.I.D. Oak Leaves; Army Long Service and Good Conduct Medal George V issue, 1st type 1911-1920 (H-47456 Pte. 14/Hrs.)(5)

Robert Alsop served with the 14th Hussars during the Boer War, and was reputedly serving with the 25-strong detachment under the command of Lieutenant The Honourable Hugh Grosvenor who were sent to investigate reports of Boers near Varkenskraal. It was during the ensuing ambush which Alsop is reported to have been posted missing (typed note accompanying refers).

He subsequently served in the Great War in Mesopotamia from 14 November 1915, being mentioned in the despatches (London Gazette, 3 June 1919, refers) and being awarded his L.S. & G.C. by the General Officer Commanding 2nd Cavalry Brigade on 18 July 1920. EF/GVF £450.00 3190 Private W. Male, Coldstream Guards. Queen's South Africa Medal 1899-1902, 1 clasp, Cape Colony (8198 Pte. W. Male. Cldstm. Gds.); British War Medal; Victory Medal (G-17101 Pte. W. Male. R. Suss. R.)(3)

Medals and clasps confirmed on the rolls father and son grouping?

Died 26.9.1917 age 19 years. Son of William and Bessie Male of High Street, Stoke under Ham, Somerset. Old boy of the Gordons Boys Home, Woking. Commemorated on the Tyne Cot memorial France. GVF £200.00 3191 Private H. J. Othen, 1st Dragoon Guards & Surrey Yeomanry. Queen's South Africa Medal 1899-1902, 5 clasps, Cape Colony, Orange Free State, Transvaal, South Africa 1901, South Africa 1902 (4833 Pte. H. J. Othen. 1st Dragoon Gds.); British War Medal; Victory Medal (2964 Pte. H. J. Othen. Surr. Yeo.)(3)

No papers found, Medal and clasp confirmed on the roll. Re-enlisted in the Surrey Yeomanry 2.11.1915 and thought to have served with the 1st regiment in Gallipoli, Dardanelles in 1916, discharged 12.10.1918. GVF £265.00 3192 Private E. G. Crowhurst, 110th Coy. 2nd Imp. Yeo. (Northumberland) & R.F.C.. Queen's South Africa Medal 1899-1902, 5 clasps, Cape Colony, Orange Free State, Transvaal, South Africa 1901, South Africa 1902 (36073 Pte. E. G. Crowhurst. 110th Coy Imp Yeo.); British War Medal; Victory Medal (37822 Pte. E. G. Crowhurst. R.F.C.)(3)

Born in Clapham he enlisted for 2 years; 6 months having previously served in the 1st City of London Artillery for 2 years. Served South Africa 23.3.1901 to 27.8.1902, 1 year 158 days. Discharged 3.9.1902. He joined the R.F.C. in about 1915 but later transferred to the 8th battalion Somerset Light Infantry.

Discharged to Z reserve 26.5.1919. Served Ypres summer of 1917, then the Somme 1918. NEF £265.00

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3193 Sergeant J. Hughes, 3rd Dragoon Guards. Queen's South Africa Medal 1899-1902, 5 clasps, Cape Colony, Orange Free State, Transvaal, South Africa 1901, South Africa 1902 (3900 Serjt. J. Hughes. 3rd Dgn Gds.); Army Long Service and Good Conduct Medal Edward VII issue (3900 Sjt. J. Hughes. 3/ Dgn Gds.)(2)

Born Blaris, Co. Down, Ireland in 1871. His trade a weaver and a part time member of the 5th battalion Royal Irish Rifles. He arrested to the 4th (Royal Irish) Dragoon Guards on 26.5.1890 age 19 years. He served in India from October 1894 to October 1897, transferring to the 3rd Dragoon Guards 2.2.1897. Served in South Africa 21.1.1901 to 25.8.1904. L.S. & G.C. 1908 and discharged 25.5.1911 after 21 years' service. Residence Hillsborough, Co. Down. Re-enlisted 22.12.1914 did not serve abroad and was discharged to the reserve 13.2.1919 returning to Strandtown Belfast. GVF £350.00 3194 Farrier Staff Sergeant W. Martin, 12th Lancers. Queen's South Africa Medal 1899-1902, 2 clasps, Relief of Kimberley, Paardeberg (4024 S. S. Far. W. Martin. 12. R. Lancers.); Army Long Service and Good Conduct Medal Edward VII issue (4024 Far. St. Sjt. W. Martin. 12/Lcrs.)(2)

Born in Bridlington, Yorkshire and enlisted 9.4.1887 at Sunderland age 21 years 7 months trade a blacksmith. Transferred to the 12th Lancers 25.8.1896, served in South Africa 22.10.1899 to 28.6.1900, home. India 16.10.1903 to 10.1.1908. Home and discharged 8.4.1908 having completed 21 years. Died in Southport 19.10.1946 age 81 years. L.S.& G.C. awarded 1.10.1906. VF/GVF £375.00 3195 Major Charles Stewart Dudlow Wildes, Supply and Transport Corps. India General Service Medal 1908-1935, 2 clasps, Abor 1911-12, Afghanistan N.W.F. 1919 (Captain C.S.D. Wildes. S. & T. Corps.); 1914-15 Star (Maj C.S.D. Wildes. S. &. T. Corps.); British War Medal; Victory Medal (Maj. C. S. D. Wildes.) With M.I.D. oakleaf(4)

Charles Steward (or Stuart) Dudlow Wildes was born on 17 December 1875. He received a commission with the Royal Scots on 22 July 1896 before transferring to the Indian Army; arriving in India on 2 October 1896. As a Captain in the Supply and Transport Corps he served in the operations in Abor country 1911-12. During the Great War he served in the Egypt theatre of war, arriving at Suez on 16 November 1914. For his services in Egypt he was mentioned in the despatches of Major-General Alex Wilson, Commandeering Canal Defences (London Gazette 21 June 1916). After the war he saw service in the Third Afghan War. With copied M.I.C, gazette extracts and other research. VF £850.00 3196 Trooper G. A. Morgan, 15th/19th King's Royal Hussars. India General Service Medal 1908-1935, 1 clasp, North West Frontier 1930-31 (543203 Tpr. G.A. Morgan. 15-19 H.); 1939-45 Star; Defence Medal; War Medal(4)

The regiment were part of the B.E.F. 1939 and were evacuated from Dunkirk. GVF/EF £145.00 3197 Sergeant J. McNary, Royal Artillery. India General Service Medal 1908-1935, 1 clasp, North West Frontier 1930-31 (786487 Gnr. J McNary. R.A.) Replacement medal, Stamped 'R' on rim after Regiment; 1939-45 Star; Defence Medal; War Medal; General Service Medal 1918-1962 6th issue Elizabeth II DEI GRATIA:, 1 clasp, Malaya (786487 Sjt. J. McNary RA.) Replacement Medal, stamped 'R' on rim after Regiment(5) Sold with copy roll page. VF/GVF £110.00 3198 Corporal J. H. Page, Durham Light Infantry. India General Service Medal 1908-1935, 1 clasp, Afghanistan N.W.F. 1919 (10613 Pte. Durh L.I.); Army Long Service and Good Conduct Medal George V issue, 2nd type 1920-1930, with fixed suspender (4435212 Cpl. Durh L.I.)(2)

James H Page was also entitled to a 1914-15 Trio, having served in Hafiz, India from 21st August 1915 with the 1st Bn. He went on to see service on the North-West Frontier in 1919 and was awarded the LSGC in 1927 VF £135.00

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3199 Private J. E. Riley, 8th Hussars. 1914 Star with original Mons clasp (1768 Pte. J. E. Riley 8/Hrs.) with rosette on ribbon; British War Medal; Victory Medal (1768 Pte. J. E. Riley 8-Hrs.)(3)

Awarded Silver War badge number B/280048. Discharged 28.4.1919 age 35. GVF/EF £225.00 3200 Private W. J. Walsh, Devonshire Regiment. 1914 Star with original Mons clasp (8402 Pte. 2/Devon. R.); British War Medal; Victory Medal (8402 Pte. Devon. R.); Memorial Plaque (William Joseph Walsh) with original cover(4)

Killed in action 6th October 1916. remembered with honour Loos memorial Sold with confirmation pages. VF £200.00 3201 Private J. Simmons, 15th Hussars. 1914-15 Star (14874 Pte. J. Simmons 15- Hrs.); British War Medal; Victory Medal (14874 Pte. J. Simmons 15-Hrs.)(3)

Served France and Flanders landed 17.10.1915 class Z 14.5.1919. Mounted on board. VF £100.00 3202 Corporal F. Hainsworth, Derbyshire Yeomanry. 1914-15 Star; British War Medal; Victory Medal (1938 Cpl. Derby. Yeo.)(3)

Frank Hainsworth was born in the Parish of Farsley West Yorkshire 4 miles N.E. of Bradford. He embarked for Egypt in April 1915 and landed at Suvla, Gallipoli on the night of 17-18 August 1915, where his unit - the 1/1st Derbyshire Yeomanry - was attached to 3rd (Mounted) Brigade. It subsequently saw action at Chocolate and Scimitar Hills and suffered heavy casualties, so much so that it was amalgamated with other yeomanry units to form 3rd Battalion, Nottinghamshire & Derbyshire Regiment, in September 1915. VF/GVF £185.00 3203 Lance Corporal J. A. Walton, The King's (Liverpool Regiment). 1914-15 Star (14838 L. Cpl. J. A. Walton L'Pool. R.); British War Medal; Victory Medal (14838 Pte. J.A. Walton. L'Pool. R.)(3)

To France 24th July 1915. Killed in Action 3rd March 1916 Aged 28. Remembered with Honour Lijssenthock military cemetery, Poperinge, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. His name appears on the War Memorial in St Jude's grounds Hexthorpe Road, Hexthorpe, Doncaster. EF £120.00 3204 Second Lieutenant J. E. V. Wheeler, Somerset Light Infantry. 1914-15 Star (15353 Sjt. Som. L.I.); British War Medal; Victory Medal (2. Lieut.)(3)

John Edward Victor Wheeler was born in Redhill, Surrey, in 1893 and attested for the 13th Reserve of Cavalry Regiment on the 7 September 1914, before transferring to the Bomb Company, 8th Battalion Somerset Light Infantry, the following month.

Promoted Corporal on 1 February 1915, and Sergeant on 9 September 1915, he served during the Great War on the Western Front, and received a gunshot wound to left arm and left leg on 1 July 1916, the first day of the .

Taken to the 34th Casualty Clearing Station, he was repatriated back to England on 7 July 1916 to the Third Western General Hospital, from where he was released on 3 October 1916.

He subsequently transferred to the 11th (Donegal and Fermanagh) Battalion, Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers, on 29 November 1916, and served with them on the Western Front before being commissioned Second Lieutenant in the 5th Battalion, Royal Fusiliers, on 31 July 1917. He was promoted Lieutenant on 6 February 1918, and relinquished his commission on 30 April 1919. GVF/EF £275.00

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3205 Lieut. H. E. Alexander, East Yorkshire Regiment/R.N.V.R. 1914-15 Star (2. Lieut. H. E. Alexander. E. York. R.); British War Medal; Victory Medal (Lieut. H. E. Alexander. R.N.V.R.)(3)

Wounded twice "severely ". hospitalised twice and shell-shocked. He was wounded by a bomb explosion at Fricourt on 20th June 1916, while serving with the 7th Batt East York`s Regt. The explosion killed the two men he was talking to at the time and severely wounded him spending 3 months recuperating. He returned to the front and continued to fight, until after spending 6 days in the open under constant shelling he was sent from the front suffering from severe shellshock.

Being keen to get back into the war he gained a commission into the R.N.V.R. from which he was discharged due to physical unfitness on 8th Feb 1920. In total he was out of action for over 9 months due to his wounds. Lieutenant Alexander was born in Herne Hill South East London on 25th August 1891. He is listed as an artist. The London Gazette 15th July 1980, states deceased. Alexander Hubert Erasmus 31a Buckland Crescent, London. NW3. Literary Editor (Retired). 9th April 1980. His sister Ruth was a renowned writer of novels. GVF/EF £240.00 3206 Corporal E. Leavis, East Yorkshire Regiment. 1914-15 Star (12635 Pte. E. Leavis. E. York. R.); British War Medal; Victory Medal (12635 Cpl. E. Leavis. E. York. R.)(3)

Edwin Leavis left England on the 13th July 1915 with the 7th Battalion East Yorkshire Regiment. He was posted wounded in the regimental magazine The Snapper during April 1916. He was on the wounded casualty list in the Hull Daily News on the 13th July 1918. Edwin Leavis was placed on "Z" Class reserve list in 1918. His address at the time was given as 7, Epping Terrace, Rodney Street, Hull, was born on the 25th November 1888, in Bradford. EF £85.00 3207 Acting Sergeant J.G. Rockett, East Yorkshire Regiment. 1914-15 Star (16380 Cpl. J. G. Rockett. E. Yorks. R.); British War Medal; Victory Medal (16380 A. Sjt. J. G. Rockett. E. Yorks. R.)(3)

John G. rocket attested to the East York`s on 24th August 1914 and was posted to the 6th Battalion East Yorkshire Regiment from the depot. Sailing from Avonmouth on the 1st July 1915 for Gallipoli via Mudros and landing at Suvla Bay on the 7th July 1915. He was wounded in August 1915 during the action at Teppe Teke, Scimitar Hill and after convalescence was posted to the 2nd Battalion East Yorkshire regiment. Posted missing November December 1915 and was then posted prisoner of war in Bulgarian hands "Snapper Regimental magazine" February 1917 He survived and was transferred to "Z" class reserve. EF £165.00 3208 Private W. Tyler, East Yorkshire Regiment. 1914-15 Star (16337 Pte. W. Tyler E. York. R.); British War Medal; Victory Medal (16337 Pte. W. Tyler. E. York. R.)(3)

William Tyler attested to the 8th battalion in Aug 1914, he then transferred to the 7th Battalion. He went to France on 9th September 1915. After the war he was transferred to the "Z" Class Reserve. EF £85.00 3209 Private W. J. Boxall, 2nd & 4th Battalions, Royal Sussex Regiment. 1914-15 Star (4-4003 Pte. R. Suss. R.); British War Medal; Victory Medal (4003 Pte. R. Suss. R.)(3)

Walter J. Boxall was born in Southwark, London, in 1893, and attested for the Royal Sussex Regiment on 2 December 1914. Posted initially to the 4th Battalion, he transferred to the 2nd Battalion and served with them during the Great War on the Western Front from 1 June 1915. He was twice wounded by gun shot, to the left shoulder and the chest, on the first day of the Battle of Loos, 25 September 1915, on which date the Battalion was part of the first wave of attack, and was evacuated to England.

Recovering, he re-joined the battalion in France in July 1918, and was hospitalised with influenza on 27 January 1919. He was discharged to Class 'Z' Reserve on 12 April 1919. GVF £125.00

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3210 Corporal F.C. Harris, . 1914-15 Star (16305 Pte. Essex. R.); British War Medal; Victory Medal (16305 Cpl. Essex. R.)(3)

Frederick Charles Harris was born in Little Waltham, enlisted 12.12.1914, landed in the Balkans with 1st Bn 29.5.1915. Wounded in Gallipoli and admitted hospital ship Alnwick Castle with a severe wound to the ankle 4.7.1915. Transferred to Labour Corps and posted to 170th Labour Coy 13.11.1917, discharged 13.3.1919 VF £155.00 3211 Private W. H. Lowe, Notts.and Derby Regiment. 1914-15 Star (2601 Pte. W. H. Lowe. Notts & Derby R.); British War Medal; Victory Medal (2601 Pte. W .H. Lowe. Notts & Derby R.)(3)

14 field Ambulance Hospital listed as 'bullet wound to thigh so looks like died of wounds one day before the armistice 10.11.1918 age 37. He was buried in the Nottingham Northern Cemetery. Private William Henry Lowe, Nottinghamshire & Derbyshire Regiment, entered the France/Flanders theatre of war on 2 March 1915. Later transferred to the Machine Gun Corps GVF £135.00 3212 Private G. Betts, Notts.and Derby Regiment. 1914-15 Star (14659 Pte. G. Betts. Notts & Derby R.); British War Medal; Victory Medal (14629 Pte. G. Betts. Notts & Derby. R.)(3)

Private George Betts, Nottinghamshire & Derbyshire Regiment, entered the France/Flanders theatre of war on 29 August 1915. Transferred to Class 'Z' Reserve on 28 January 1919. GVF £80.00 3213 Private A. Purdy, Notts.and Derby Regiment. 1914-15 Star (13663 Pte. A. Purdy. Notts & Derby R.); British War Medal; Victory Medal (13663 Pte. A. Purdy. Notts & Derby R.)(3)

Private Arthur Purdy, Nottinghamshire & Derbyshire Regiment, entered the Balkan theatre of war on 31 December 1915. Transferred to Class 'Z' Reserve on 24 February 1919. VF/GVF £85.00 3214 2nd. Lieut. C. S. Allen, King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry. 3215 Private P. Connolly, Rifle Brigade. 1914-15 Star; British War Medal; Victory Medal ( S-6202 Pte.Rif.Brig)(3)

Peter enlisted 17.11.1914 entered France 21.7.15 and served until wounded and discharged 23.3.1917 , silver war badge list 37850. Sold with copy M.I.C. page. GVF £95.00 3216 Bombardier A. Lane, Royal Artillery. 1914-15 Star (32785 A. Bmbr. R.G.A.); British War Medal; Victory Medal with M.I.D. oakleaf, (32785 Bmbr. R.A.)(3)

First served Egypt 11.7.1915 to 'A' reserve 3.10.1919. M.I.D. London gazette 28.1.1916 for Dardanelles (Gallipoli) Please Note; All medals showing number as '32785’ ‘7' instead of '1' (23185) as per paperwork a transcription mistake.

EF £110.00 3217 Driver G. T. Stone, Royal Engineers. 1914-15 Star (38811 Dvr. G. T. Stone R.E.); British War Medal; Victory Medal (38811 Dvr. G. T. Stone R.E.)(3)

Served France from 9.12.1915. GVF/EF £65.00 Visit our website – updated daily – www.dixonsmedals.co.uk Dixon's Gazette Page 46

3218 Sapper J. C. Brown, Royal Engineers. 1914-15 Star (62338 SDpr. J. C. Brown. R.E.); British War Medal; Victory Medal (62338 SDpr. J. C. Brown. R.E.)(3)

John Brown attested at Chatham on 13th January 1915. He was born 30 Somerset Road, Doncaster, both he and his father were tailors. Sold with identity tag and regimental tunic button. Star VF, pair Choice EF £70.00 3219 Private L. Seward , 1914-15 Star (20269 Pte. L. Seward Glouc. R.); British War Medal; Victory Medal (Please Note: Erased) (Victory Medal (20269 Pte. L. Seward Glouc. R.); W. Seaward South Lancashire Regiment. 1914-15 Star (19061 Pte. S. W. Seaward Lan. R.); British War Medal 19061 Pte. S. W. Seaward Lan. R.);

Lewis Seward was born in 1891 at Buckworth, Cambridgeshire, the son of Charles and Jane Seward. Following a period of service as a domestic groom, he enlisted at Nuneaton and served in Gallipoli with the 7th Battalion, Gloucestershire Regiment from 28 August 1915. It is likely that he was one of the replacements following the disastrous attack on Chunuk Bair three weeks previously, where the Battalion suffered 361 casualties. Transferring to the 1st and later 1/5th Battalion, Gloucestershire Regiment, he was killed in action in the front-line trenches northwest of Le Sars, Somme Sector, on 4 November 1916. He is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial; sold with copied MIC.

Walter Seward was born in 1894 at Nuneaton, Warwickshire, the 1911 census recording him as an errand boy for a boot shop. Enlisting at Nuneaton, he served with the 6th Battalion, South Lancashire Regiment in Gallipoli from 24 November 1915. He transferred to Mesopotamia and was killed in action on 25 February 1917. He is commemorated on the Basra Memorial; sold with copied MIC. GVF £250.00 3220 Private C. H. Bland, W. A. Bland, R. G. Bland, , Somerset Light Infantry, Lancashire Fusiliers. 1914-15 Star (16936 Pte. R. Berks. R.); British War Medal; Victory Medal (16936 Pte. R. Berks. R.); British War Medal; Victory Medal (62584 Pte. Lan. Fus.); British War Medal; Victory Medal (28856 Pte. Som L.I.)(7)

Three brothers who in the 1911 census were 14, 12 and 11 years old and the sons of William and Ellen Bland living at 1, Pinders lane, Rugby.

Charles Henry Bland was born in Rugby, Warwickshire, and attested there for the Royal Berkshire Regiment. He served with the 2nd Battalion during the Great War on the Western Front from 30 June 1915, and was killed in action on the first day of the battle of the Somme 1 July 1916 on which date the battalion was involved in the attack on Ovillers.

Very early in the assault leading waves met tremendous machine gun and rifle fire, and by 9:00 a.m. over half the battalion had been lost. The Battalion withdrew that evening, having suffered 437 casualties. Bland has no known grave, and is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, France.

Reginald George Bland was born in Rugby and attested there for the Lancashire Fusiliers. He served with the 16th Battalion during the Great War on the Western Front and was killed in action on 4 June 1918. He is buried in Cabaret-Rouge British Cemetery, Souchez, France. EF £850.00 3221 Major W. J. Kendall, Indian Ordnance Department. 1914-15 Star (Major I.O.D.); British War Medal; Victory Medal (Major); India General Service Medal 1908-1935, 1 clasp, Waziristan 1919-21 with M.I.D. oak leaf, (Major I.O.D.); Medal 1911 unnamed(5)

Major W. J. Kendall served in operations in East Africa, 2 November 1914 to 21 March 1917; operations in Mesopotamia from April to December 1918; and in Afghanistan, N.W.F. 1919 and Waziristan 1920 (Despatches London Gazette 10 June 1921).

His 1911 Delhi Durbar confirmed on the roll to 1555 conductor Ordinance Department. Mounted as worn GVF/EF £465.00

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3222 Private Benjamin Platts, East Yorkshire Regiment. 1914-15 Star (13240. Pte. B. Platts E. Yorks. R.); British War Medal; Victory Medal (13240. Pte. B. Platts. E. Yorks. R.); Memorial Plaque (Benjamin Platts)(4)

Benjamin Platts attested to the East Yorkshire Regiment on the 3rd September 1914. Aged 32 years and 335 days. His occupation was listed as a labourer. He arrived in France on the 13th July 1915. Originally in B Company attached to 175 Company Royal Engineers 18th August 1915. Transferred to 175 coy Royal Engineers 27th September 1915. Private Benjamin Platts died of wounds on 26th November 1915. Ypres age 33 the 7th Batt were in camp on the 26th November when Pte Platts died, so he must have been wounded earlier. The Battalion went to the front on 7th November and returned to camp on the 12th. We can therefore assume Private Platts had received his wounds during this period of action or bombardment of the camp. Remembered with honour in Maple Copse Cemetery, Leper, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Sold with boxes of issue condolence letter, medals on original ribbons. EF £220.00 3223 Private Albert Castle, Notts.and Derby Regiment. 1914-15 Star (3920 Pte A. Castle. Notts & Derby. R.); British War Medal; Victory Medal (3920 Pte A. Castle. Notts & Derby. R.); Memorial Plaque ( Albert Castle)(4)

Died of wounds 7th May 1917 Aged 26. Remembered with Honour Duisans British Cemetery, Etrun, Pas De Calais. France. Also commemorated on the end wall of St Thomas`s church Somercotes, Alfreton, Derbyshire. Enlisted Alfreton Derbyshire into Nott's & Derby regiment He was killed with the 14th York & Lancs. "2nd Barnsley Pals" medals issued to Notts & Derby. 2 plug marks in the plaque GVF/EF £220.00 3224 Private F. Easter, York and Lancaster Regiment/ Royal Signals. 1914-15 Star (19038 Pte. York & Lanc.R.); British War Medal; Victory Medal (19038 Pte. Y. &. L.R.); Memorial Plaque (Frank Easter); 1939-45 Star; Pacific Star, 1 clasp, Burma; Defence Medal; War Medal(8)

FATHER AND SON. Father Killed in action in France 24.5.1917 with the 2nd battalion and buried Philosophie British Crematory, Mazingarbe Born Wakefield, Martin enlisted in the in the Koylis age 32 years, 8 months on 7.9.1914 transferred to the 9th battalion Yorks 7 Lancs served in France from 27.8.1915. 12.10.1916 wounded in action gunshot wound left shoulder and arm to England. France 29.3.1919 to 29.10.1916 when I think he was wounded again. UK 30.10.1916 to 15.1.1917. France 16.1.1917 and killed in action. He had two children and his widow received a pension of 22 shilling and eleven pence a week. Son Harry who was born on 18.7.1906 was taken P.O.W. at the fall of Singapore and was transported to various P.O.W. camps in Malaya, Thailand, and Burma. He suffered from malaria and amoebic dysentery. Home address 184, Broadway, Lupset, Wakefield. Sold along with various photos, newspaper cuttings, telegrams etc. A superb family group. GVF/EF £280.00 3225 Private C. Simons, York Light Infantry Volunteers. 1914-15 Star (21615 Pte. C. Simons Yorks L. I.); British War Medal; Victory Medal (21315 Pte. C. Simons Yorks L. I.); Silver War Services Badge 1914-1918 number on reverse '308089'(4)

Served France 11.9.1915, discharged 7.4.1917 cause 21.9 Para 2B (shellshock) Fine £75.00 3226 Sergeant R. G. McLaughlan, Seaforth Highlanders. 1914-15 Star (S-7980 L. Cpl. Sea. Highrs.); British War Medal; Victory Medal (S-7980 Sjt. Seaforth.); Croix de Guerre 1914-1918 with bronze star on riband(4)

French Croix de Guerre London Gazette 19 June 1919. R. G. McLaughlan served during the Great War with the 9th Battalion, Seaforth Highlanders. Provenance: Massie Collection, Dix Noonan Webb, September 1999. EF £395.00 Dixon's Gazette Page 48

3227 Warrant Officer Class II C. H. Linehan, Connaught Rangers. 1914-15 Star (1382 C.Q.M. Sjt. Conn. Rang.); British War Medal; Victory Medal (1382 W.O.Cl. 2. Conn. Rang.); Croix de Guerre 1914-1918 Belgium; Territorial Force Efficiency Medal 1908 Edward VII issue (355 Sjt. 13/ C. of L.) B. Lon. Regt.)(5)

Charles William Linehan was born in Poplar, London and enlisted in the Connaught Rangers in September 1914, aged 37 years; he had previously served in the 13th (City of London) Battalion, London Regiment, and 2nd South Middlesex Volunteer Rifle Corps. Quickly appointed C.Q.M. Sergeant in the 6th Battalion, he arrived in France in mid-December 1915 and would gain further advancement - to Company Sergeant-Major - in November 1917. Official records also reveal that he was wounded in the head on 30 January 1916 and again - in the right shoulder and left knee - during the in March 1918. Evacuated home on the latter occasion, he was awarded Belgian Croix de Guerre (London Gazette 15 July 1918, refers) and demobilised in May 1919; sold with copied research, including the recipient's service record. Swing mounted with pin. VF £1275.00

3228 Acting Master John Randall Morran, H.M. Dockyard Portsmouth, late Grenadier Guards. 1914-15 Star (18842 Pte. G. Gds.); British War Medal; Victory Medal (18842 Pte. G. Gds.); 1939-45 Star; Imperial Service Medal George VI issue, 2nd type 'Fid. Def.' (John Randall Morran); Defence Medal; War Medal(7)

18842 Private John Randall Morran Grenadier Guards. Born Dundee 1889, trade a seaman, enlisting Portsmouth 10.9.1914 in the 1st battalion Grenadier Guards. served France 16.3.1915. Wounded 25.9.1916. P.O.W. 27.9.1918. To reserve 19.3.1919. 2nd War service not known but a Dunkirk combination. Imperial Service Medal, May 1950 Acting Master of the Dredger, H.M. Dockyard, Portsmouth. Mounted as worn. VF/GVF £220.00 3229 Temporary Lieutenant F. S. Baker, Army Pay Corps. 1914-15 Star (2507 Pte. A.P.C.); British War Medal; Victory Medal (Lieut.) with M.I.D. Oak Leaf; Defence Medal(4)

M.I.D. London Gazette 28 November 1917 Frederick S. Baker served in France from 10 May 1915. He was later commissioned and discharged in 1918; sold with original boxes of transmittal the British War and Victory Medal, addressed to 'Mr. F. S. Baker, 291 Trinity Road, Wandsworth Common, London S.W.18'; together with copied research Born Shepherds Bush served France 10.5.1915 to 14.11.1915. M.E.F.F. 15.11.1915 to 25.11.1915. Salonika 26.11.1915 to 15.8.1918. Discharged to appointment as Acting Paymaster 15.8.1918. EF £150.00 3230 Sergeant C.H. Herbert, Yorkshire Hussars. 1914-15 Star (1203 Cpl. York. Hrs.); British War Medal; Victory Medal (1203 Sjt. York. Hrs.); Territorial Force Efficiency Medal 1908 George V issue (1203 Cpl. York. Hrs. Yeo.)(4)

Charles H. Herbert entered France 17.04.1915. Also served in the Labour Corps (401791). T.E.M. Awarded 01.07.1919.Discharged 20.04.1919.Sold with copy M.I.C. NEF £245.00 3231 Bombardier L. Squires, Royal Field Artillery. 1914-15 Star (32958 Gnr. R.F.A.); British War Medal; Victory Medal (32958 A-Bmbr. R.A.); Croix de Guerre 1914-1918(4)

Belgium, Croix de Guerre London Gazette 15 April 1918. Leonard Squires was a native of Selby District Yorkshire. Served France from 22.10.1915. VF/GVF £325.00 We have a large selection of BOOKS for sale covering most periods in the history of British warfare – visit our website or call us for further details Tel: +44 (0)1262 603348 - www.dixonsmedals.co.uk

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3232 Reverend C.L.H. Beardmore, Army Chaplains Department. 1914-15 Star (Rev. A.C.D.); British War Medal; Victory Medal (Rev.) with M.I.D. oak leaf; Order of the White Eagle Serbia Kingdon, Military Division, Knights breast badge, with crossed swords below crown suspension, silver & enamel(4)

Charles Leslie Halifax Beardmore was born on 18 November 1878, and commissioned Chaplain to the Forces Fourth Class on 14 September 1907. Appointed Anglican Chaplain to the Royal Victoria Hospital at Netley on 19 October 1914, he served with the Army Chaplains' Department during the Great War in the Gallipoli theatre of War from May 1915 to October 1916, including as temporary Chaplain to the Forces Third Class from February to June 1916

For his services in Gallipoli he was Mentioned in Despatches 28.1.1916 and awarded the Serbian Order of the White Eagle 15.2.1917. Only one of only four Chaplains to be awarded the Serbian Order of the White Eagle. He relinquished his commission in 1932 Some slight chipping to centre of enamel VF/GVF £1485.00 3233 Private G. A. Taylor, East Yorkshire Regiment. 1914-15 Star (5788 Pte. G. A. Taylor. E. York. R.) medal has been gilded and fitted with personalised hanger; Victory Medal (5788 Pte. G. A. Taylor. E. York. R.) fitted with personalised hanger(2)

George Amos Taylor enlisted into the East Yorkshire regiment on the 2nd August 1898 with the service number 5788. He transferred to the 2nd Battalion on the 10th January 1899 and to the 1st Battalion on the 4th April 1899. Served in India from 5th October 1899 to 19th February 1906. He transferred to the Amy "A" reserve on the 2nd August 1906. He was released from the "A" reserve on the 2nd August 1907 and placed on the Army "B" reserve and was discharged from the "B" reserve on 1st August 1910. He attested to the 5th Kings Own Yorkshire Light Infantry reserve on the 3rd September 1910 at Doncaster Number 1524. On the 16th December 1910 he attested back into the East Yorkshire regiment. He was mobilised at on the 5th August 1914 and went to France on the 15th January 1914. He was discharged on the 15th December 1915 having reached the termination of his engagement. He was during April 1915 in hospital suffering from frostbite. His next of kin`s address was given as 40, Tadman Street, Hessle road, Hull. It appears that George Amos Taylor re-enlisted into the Army Service Corps On the 2nd March 1916. GVF £40.00 3234 Private W. Riggs, Welsh Regiment. 1914-15 Star (38136 Pte. Welsh. R.); Memorial Plaque (William Riggs)(2)

William Riggs lived at Marske by Sea North Yorkshire. He was born in Mynyddislwyn Monmouth and enlisted at Caerphilly. He served with the 8th battalion the Welsh Regiment. Landing at Anzac Gallipoli 15.6.1915. William died on board ship 27.11.1915 and one can only assume because of wounds received at Gallipoli. Commemorated on the Hellis Memorial. VF £110.00 3235 Private H. Malcher, East Yorkshire Regiment. 1914-15 Star (13455 Pte. H. Malcher. E. York. R.); Silver War Services Badge 1914-1918 reverse numbered 206499(2)

Henry Malcher enlisted into the 7th Batt East Yorkshire Rgt at Beverley on the 9th September1914 and landed in France on the 13th July 1915. He was posted as wounded in the regimental magazine "The Snapper" in January 1917 and was awarded the Silver War Badge List no 0/737.Badge Number 206499 He was discharged to the Army Reserve "Class P" on 15th June 1917. Born Forest Hill, Kent. VF £55.00 3236 Private W. Sharpe, 2nd Dragoon Guards. British War Medal; Victory Medal (GS-13146 Pte. 2-D. Gds.)(2)

Enlisted 1914, medals confirmed on the M.I.C. as issued a pair only, also a Silver War badge 215578. Discharged 13.6.1916 due to sickness. EF £55.00 3237 Private T. Bottomley, 9th Lancers. British War Medal; Victory Medal (L-12225 Pte. T. Bottomley 9-Lrs.)(2) Transferred to Z class reserve 16.9.1919. EF £55.00 Dixon's Gazette Page 50

3238 Private E. H. Bragg, 10th Hussars. British War Medal; Victory Medal (44399 Pte. E. H. Bragg 10-Hrs.)(2)

Still serving when his medals were awarded. GVF/EF £55.00 3239 Private C. A. Cale, 12th Lancers. British War Medal; Victory Medal (L-8121 Pte. C. A. Cale 12- Lrs.)(2)

To Class Z reserve 5.2.1919. EF £55.00 3240 Private C. Maskell, 17th Lancers. British War Medal; Victory Medal (L-6736 Pte. C. Maskell 17th -Lrs.)(2) Sold with copy M.I.C. page. GVF £60.00 3241 Private A. C. Eades, North Somerset Yeomanry. British War Medal; Victory Medal (1860 Pte. A. C. Eades. N. Som. Yeo.)(2) Sold with copy M.I.C. card. EF £55.00 3242 Private G. Tombs, South Nottinghamshire Hussars. British War Medal (2288 Pte. G. Tombs S. Notts. Hrs.); Victory Medal (2288 Pte. G. Tombs S. Notts. Hrs.)(2)

2288 Private George Tombs South Nottingham Hussars and machine Gun Corps and his brothers' Memorial card 9997 Private Frederick Tombs Notts and Derby regiment. Died whilst a prisoner of war in Germany 28th February 1918, issued a pair also, B.E.F. 1914 (8.9.1914) EF £60.00 3243 Private J. Gawthorpe, Derbyshire Yeomanry. British War Medal; Victory Medal (3311 Pte. J. Gawthorpe Derby Yeo.)(2)

Pair confirmed on his M.I.C. renumbering in 1917, 76157. EF £65.00 3244 Private J. V. Mason, Dorset Yeomanry. British War Medal; Victory Medal (231003 Pte. J. V. Mason. Dorset Yeo.)(2)

Still serving when his medals were awarded. EF £55.00 3245 Private W. King, Royal North Devon Yeomanry. British War Medal; Victory Medal (2598 Pte. W. King R. N. Devon Yeo.)(2)

By his number and regiment, it is believed he came from Barnstable or Holdsworty, North Devon. The regiment landed in Alexandrea 30.12.1915 and were dismounted in February 1916. Amalgamated with the 1st Devon Yeomanry to form the 16th battalion Devon regiment which served in Palestine. GVF £65.00 3246 Private R.A. Browne, City of London Yeomanry. British War Medal; Victory Medal (3283 Pte. C. of Lond Yeo.) with box of issue(2)

He also served in the Machine Gun Corps (Cavalry) entitled to pair only. EF £70.00 3247 Lieut. F. R. Mitchell, The Buffs (East Kent Regiment). British War Medal (Lieut. F. R. Mitchell.); Victory Medal (Lieut. F. R. Mitchell.)(2)

M.I.C. states to France 27th September 1917 aged 26 years, listed for a Silver Wound Badge. His wounds having been gazetted on 15-05-1919. His medal index card shows retired 3rd March 1922. Address on the M.I.C. Bradford Cottage, Shalford, near Guildford. Sold with boxes of issue. EF £85.00

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3248 Private H. Gerry, Somerset Light Infantry. British War Medal; Victory Medal (15075 Pte. Som. L. I.)(2) Killed in action the 1st day of the Battle of the Somme 1st July 1916. Born Werrington Devon, lived Lifton, entitled to a Star. EF £250.00 3249 Private W. Wilson, East Yorkshire Regiment. British War Medal (52080 Pte. W. Wilson. E. York. R.); Victory Medal (52080 Pte. W. Wilson. E. York. R.)(2)

Walter Wilson Attested to the East Yorkshire Regiment in April 1918. He came from Barnsley, after the war he was placed on the Class "Z" Reserve. VF £30.00 3250 Private G. E. Barker, East Yorkshire Regiment. British War Medal (54790 Pte. G. E. Barker. E. York. R.); Victory Medal (54790 Pte. G. E. Barker. E. York. R.)(2)

Enlisted as a youngster in May 1918. VF/GVF £35.00 3251 Private J. Bates, East Yorkshire Regiment. British War Medal (28709 Pte. J. Bates E. York. R.); Victory Medal (28709 Pte. J. Bates E. York. R.)(2)

Posted to the 13th Battalion 25th January 1917. Re mustered from 1/4th Territorials and re-numbered as a regular 13th Battalion Hull Pals. Transferred to class "Z" reserve. EF £45.00 3252 Private E. W. Blenkison, East Yorkshire Regiment. British War Medal (28413 Pte. E. W. Blenkison E. York. R.); Victory Medal (28413 Pte. E. W. Blenkison E. York. R.)(2)

Ernest William Blenkiron (Blenkison) attested to the Hussars/Cavalry of the line on the 12th February 1916 aged 19. His occupation was given as a railway porter with the N.E.R. He was transferred to the East Yorkshire Regiment during Nov/Dec 1916. Killed in action 22nd May 1917 aged 20 whilst raiding Curley, Charlie & Cash trenches. He is remembered with honour Arras Memorial. France. He was born in Whitby. GVF £90.00 3253 Sergeant F. D. Bulley, East Yorkshire Regiment. British War Medal (203223 Sjt F.D.Bulley E. York. R.); Victory Medal (203223 Sjt F.D.Bulley E. York. R.)(2)

Number group shows he was formerly Norfolk Regiment and he came from Norwich. Frederick Denny Bulley`s birth was registered during the 3rd quarter of 1896 in Norwich. He also served in the Labour Corps. He lived Lowestoft and died April 1950 EF £35.00 3254 Private D. Chattaway, East Yorkshire Regiment. British War Medal (17521 Pte. D. Chattaway. E. York. R.); Victory Medal (17521 Pte. D. Chattaway. E. York. R.)(2)

Entitled to a Silver War Badge No 0/962/1. Enlisted.17th March 1915, at Attercliffe on the 17th March 1915 aged 28 years and two months. He arrived at Beverley on 20th March 1915. Daniels brother Leonard enlisted with Daniel on the same day into the 3rd Batt East Yorkshire Regiment, his service number being 17522 one digit after Daniel`s. His brother George also enlisted onto the East Yorkshire Regiment with service number 17564 forty-three behind Daniels number. It is fair to assume that the three brothers enlisted on the same day.

The war badge roll lists his name as David, but the service number is the same so it is undoubtedly the same soldier. Daniel was discharged 21st January 1918 aged 30 due to sickness & shellshock. Born in Sheffield 1887. EF £40.00

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3255 Private J. Cole, East Yorkshire Regiment. British War Medal (37963 Pte. J. Cole E. York. R.); Victory Medal (37963 Pte. J. Cole E. York. R.)(2)

Enlisted 4th October 1916. Awarded Silver War Badge no 333749 Discharged 26th February 1918 aged 29. John Cole was born in 1889 in Cradley Heath Staffordshire. The 1891 census shows John aged 3 living at the Corngreaves Hotel, Graingers Lane, in Cradley Heath Staffs. EF £40.00 3256 Private E. Coley, East Yorkshire Regiment. British War Medal (40822 Pte. E. Coley. E. York. R.); Victory Medal (40822 Pte. E. Coley. E. York. R.)(2)

Enoch Coley was killed in action 24th March 1918. Aged 20. He was killed during the German offensive between Beaulancourt and La Sars, Casualties suffered between 21st & 31st of March were as follows. officers 19, other ranks 400, the action in which he was killed is also documented on pages 281 & 282 of the East Yorkshires in the Great War by Everard Wyrall.

He is remembered with Honour on the Arras Memorial Pas De Calais. Born in Willenhall Staffordshire on 24th August 1898. Enoch was the son of James & Kezia or Kesiah Coley EF £65.00 3257 Private H. Horsley, East Yorkshire Regiment. British War Medal (44858 Pte. H. Horsley. E. Yorks. R.); Victory Medal (44858 Pte. H. Horsley. E. Yorks. R.)(2)

Came from Young Soldiers battalion. Class 'Z' reserve. EF £35.00 3258 Private J. C. Hunt, East Yorkshire Regiment. British War Medal (36573 Pte. J. C. Hunt. E. York. R.); Victory Medal (36573 Pte. J. C. Hunt. E. York. R.)(2)

John was killed in Action 31st March 1918 aged 25. East of the village of Bouzincourt while attacking German positions during the German offensive. The 7th Batt war diaries state that between 21st & 31st March the casualties were as follows. Officers: 19. Other ranks: 400.The action in which he was killed is covered in detail on page 291 of the East Yorkshires in the Great War by Everard Wyrall. Private Hunt is interred in Bouzincourt Ridge Cemetery, Albert, Somme,

John Charles Hunt enlisted at into The Army Cycling Corps on the 29th Feb 1916, at St Pancras aged 22. He was posted to the army reserve on the 1st Mar 1916. He was posted for duty on the 19th April 1916 then transferred to the East Yorkshire Regimen. He was posted to the 12th Battalion on the 16th December 1916. He was then posted to the 7th Batt on the 8th February 1918. He is listed as Joseph Charles Hunt on his M.I.C, Medal Roll and on the Soldiers died in the Great War CD. This is incorrect. His actual name is John Charles Hunt. This is verified on his will dated 5th Dec 1916. Which also his correct army number and unit. The census records for 1901 and 1911 also give his name as John. As the official records are taken from the roll copy it`s fair to assume the enumerator who compiled it must have made the mistake! GVF £55.00 3259 Private T. Kilroy, East Yorkshire Regiment. British War Medal (26025 Pte. T. Kilroy. E. York. R.); Victory Medal (26025 Pte. T. Kilroy. E. York. R.)(2)

Thomas Kilroy enlisted into the Army reserve 3rd Batt West Yorkshire regiment No8426 in 1912 aged 18. He was transferred into the East Yorkshire Regiment 2nd Batt on 10th December 1915 with other men from the West Yorks. Discharged14th February 1919 aged 24. Born Leeds 1894, issued Silver Wound badge number B103574. EF £40.00 3260 Private S. Russell, East Yorkshire Regiment. British War Medal (57175 Pte. S. Russell E. York. R.); Victory Medal (57175 Pte. S. Russell E. York. R.)(2) Also served 13th Durham Light Infantry as number 92533 EF £35.00 Page 53 Dixon's Gazette

3261 Private J. Lyons, East Yorkshire Regiment. British War Medal (11350 Pte. J. Lyons E. York. R.); Victory Medal (11350 Pte. J. Lyons E. York. R.)(2)

Attested 1st September 1914. Arrived in France 3rd September 1915. Posted wounded in the regimental journal the Snapper in September 1916.Arrived in France 3rd September 1915. Reported wounded, Hull Daily Mail 17th November 1917. Wounded casualty list Hull Daily News 4th May 1918. Awarded Silver War Badge, list 0/3527/1. Badge No B161959. Next of kin listed at 98 North Street, Hull. Discharged 30th January 1919 aged23. Entitled to 1914-15 Star. and SWB. John Lyons died on September 28th, 1954. VF/GVF £65.00 3262 Private H. Sanderson, East Yorkshire Regiment. British War Medal (201757 Pte. H. Sanderson E. York. R.); Victory Medal (201757 Pte. H. Sanderson E. York. R.)(2)

Harold Sanderson enlisted on 6th November 1915. He was originally numbered 4/4937 and re numbered 201757 on "D" company 14th platoon roll 1/4th Battalion on the 24th October 1916. He was posted wounded in the regiment magazine "The Snapper" in January 1917. And was awarded the Silver War Badge. He was discharged on the 9th March 1919. Aged 22. Born April 1897 in hull. 1901 census shows him living at 3 Nelson Square, Sculcotes. EF £65.00 3263 Private G. Wherley, East Yorkshire Regiment. British War Medal (14270 Pte. G. Wherley. E. York. R.); Victory Medal (14270 Pte. G. Wherley. E. York. R.)(2)

Joined the battalion on the 24th August 1917 from a training reserve Battalion. The roll states discharged. Also, number 29010 East Yorkshire and 64966 12/13th battalion Northumberland Fusiliers. EF £35.00 3264 Private C. R. Mitchell, King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry. British War Medal (67764 Pte. C. R. Mitchell. K.O.Y.L.I.); Victory Medal (67764 Pte. C. R. Mitchell. K.O.Y.L.I.)(2)

He enlisted 30-08-1916 and was demobilised on 17-09-1919. Charles was transferred "Z" Reserve on the 17th October 1919. Born in Doncaster, Sergeant on discharge paper, trade a railway clerk. GVF £35.00 3265 Private D. A. Dupre, . British War Medal (262346 Pte. D. A. Dupre. Manch. R.); Victory Medal (252346 Pte. D. A. Dupre. Manch. R.)(2)

Served in the 3/6 Manchester Regiment, formed at Manchester August 1914. Served in France form February 1917. April 1918 reduced to a training cadre. Mounted court style for wear. VF £30.00 3266 Private F. Forster, Manchester Regiment. British War Medal (54173 Pte. F. Forster Manch. R.); Victory Medal (54173 Pte. F. Forster Manch. R.)(2)

Served in the 20th battalion (5th City) raised in 1914. Early November 1915 landed Bourgogne, November 1917 to Italy, France 11.11.1918. Mounted on a pin. EF £30.00 3267 Private G. W. Coultrup, Manchester Regiment. British War Medal (55344 Pte. G. W. Coultrup Manch. R.); Victory Medal (55344 Pte. G. W. Coultrup Manch. R.)(2)

Served in the 24th Manchester Regiment (Oldham) (Pioneers) landed at Boulogne November 1915. November 1917 to Italy, 4.11.1918 Italy near Udine 7th division. VF £35.00

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3268 Private R. Thompson, York and Lancaster Regiment. British War Medal (39072 Pte. R. Thompson. Y & L. R.); Victory Medal (39072 Pte. R. Thompson. Y & L. R.)(2)

Ralph Thompson attested to the York & Lanc`s regiment on the 19th February 1916. in Doncaster, aged 18. He was posted to the 3rd Battalion on 24th November 1916. He embarked from Folkestone on the 26th November 1916 and disembarked on the same day at Boulogne. He was mobilized on the 27th November and posted to the 9th battalion Y & Lanc`s at Etaples.

He was posted in the field to the 7th battalion on 18th March 1917. He was wounded in action on 30th June 1917. He was again wounded in action on 22nd August 1917. Ralph Thompson died of his wounds on August 25th, 1917. Aged 19. And is remembered with honour in Dozinghem Military Cemetery. Belgium. Born Doncaster VF £80.00 3269 Sapper H. Atkinson, Royal Engineers. British War Medal (99206 Spr.H. Atkinson R. E.); Victory Medal (99206 Spr.H. Atkinson R. E.)(2)

Killed in action 25th September 1917 Aged 23. Horace died when 18 Sappers went over with a raiding party into the German trenches along with Infantry. He behaved most heroically writes his officer "see press cutting". Horace was employed as a wheelwright at the GNR works on The Carr Doncaster. He is remembered with honour on the Tyne Cot Memorial. Zonnebeke. West Vlaarderen, Belgium. His name appears on the War Memorial in St Judes grounds Hexthorpe Road, Hexthorpe, Doncaster. EF £95.00 3270 Private C. Challans, East Yorkshire Regiment. British War Medal (31156 Pte. C. Challans E. York. R.); Victory Medal (31156 Pte. C. Challans E. York. R.); Memorial Plaque (Clifford Challans)(3)

Clifford enlisted in Leeds on 4th December 1915 in the 2nd Batt West York's Rgt. Aged 26 years & 11months. He gave his occupation as a printing press operator. He went to France on the 20th June 1916 and was transferred to the East York`s Regiment on the 9th July 1916. He was killed in action 25th Sept1916.

The account of the action in which Clifford was killed can be found on page168 of The East Yorkshires in the Great war by Everard Wyrall. The 1st Battalion had appalling losses on this day. Only 5 officers and 118 other ranks being present at the roll call after this Somme action. Clifford is remembered on the Thiepval Memorial the Somme. Clifford Challans was born in Leeds on January 8th 1889. GVF/EF £200.00 3271 Private C. Gales, East Yorkshire Regiment. British War Medal (205166 Pte. C. Gales.); Victory Medal (205166 Pte. C. Gales.); Memorial Plaque (Charles Gales)(3)

Private Charles Gales/Gailes was killed in action on 31st March 1918, aged 28 East of the village of Bouzincourt whilst attacking German positions during the German offensive. The 7th Battalion war diaries state that between the 21st and 31st of March the casualty list was officers 19 and other ranks 400. An account of the action in which Charles Gales was killed is on page 291 of the East Yorkshires in the Great War by Everard Wyrall. Born in Sunderland January 1891 and commemorated on the Arras Memorial. EF £180.00 3272 Private G. Parkin, East Yorkshire Regiment. British War Medal (56633 Pte. G. Parkin E. York. R.); Victory Medal (56633 Pte. G. Parkin E. York. R.); Memorial Plaque (George Parkin)(3)

Killed in Action on 11th October 1918 Aged 27 during an attack on Neuvilly the East Yorkshires supplied two patrols. One to lead the Dorset's and the other to "mop up" the village. The attack was a failure, heavy machine gun fire from well concealed positions and heavy shell fire preventing both patrol from crossing the river and the other from mopping up the village. The East Yorkshires after this returned to Inchy. In these operations the 7th East York`s suffered heavy casualties, 2 officers killed, 4 officers wounded, 22 other ranks killed and 124 wounded. There were also 26 missing and 2 wounded and missing. Enlisted in Bentley. He is remembered with honour on the Vis-en-Artois Memorial. Born in Doncaster. Plaque well-polished pair VF/GVF £120.00

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3273 Private J. Pattison, East Yorkshire Regiment. British War Medal (34972 Pte. J. Pattison E. York. R.); Victory Medal (34972 Pte. J. Pattison E. York. R.); Memorial Plaque (John Pattison)(3)

Killed in Action 24th April 1917 Aged 40. Remembered with Honour Arras Memorial. Pte Pattison was killed attacking Bayonet trench with B Company. A full account of which can be found on pages 212 & 213 of The East Yorkshire Regiment in The Great War by Everard Wyrall. Also, in the 7th batt war diaries it is stated that during this action the following casualties occurred officers 1killed 3 wounded, other ranks: 27 killed & 130 wounded. John Pattison was born in 1877 in South Shields. EF £200.00 3274 Private R. Smith, East Yorkshire Regiment. British War Medal (51535 Pte. R. Smith E. York. R.); Victory Medal (51535 Pte. R. Smith E. York. R.); Memorial Plaque (Richard Smith)(3)

Killed in action 18th September 1918 aged 19 during the battle of Epehy. Richard was killed whilst attacking the enemy at Gouzoucourt. During this attack, the Battalion captured 280 prisoners, and 20 machine guns. The casualties to the battalion were as follows, officers 2 killed 7 wounded, casualties for the other ranks were not listed. Previous service 315569 R.A.S.C. Born Shandwell East London. EF £200.00 3275 Private T. Triplett, East Yorkshire Regiment. British War Medal (225113 Pte. T. Triplett E. York. R.); Victory Medal (225113 Pte. T. Triplett E. York. R.); Memorial Plaque (Tom Triplett)(3)

Thomas Triplett originally joined the 5th Cyclists Battalion Number 796 in May 1913. He was re- numbered as 225113 and joined the 17th division infantry brigade depot on 22 July 1917. He then joined the 7th Battalion East York`s on 10th April 1918. Pte Thomas Triplett died of wounds on the 13th August 1918 age 26.

The battalion diary for that day states that one carrying party had to move forward during daylight under the observation and machine gun fire of the enemy owing to the late arrival of the transport in doing this they sustained a casualty. As this was the only casualty on the 13th of August it is fair to assume this was Thomas Triplett.

On the other hand, the battalion was bombed by enemy aircraft in the early evening of the 12th August 1918 as the battalion were moving across open country in artillery formation south east of Proyart, so it could be that Thomas was wounded on the 12th and died of his wounds in the clearing station at Daours, They used the local Daours Communal Cemetery Extension for the burial of their dead. Born Sculcoats Hull. GVF/EF £200.00 3276 Private A. Stokes, King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry. British War Medal (2068 Pte. A. Stokes. York. L. I.); Victory Medal (2068 Pte. A. Stokes. York. L. I.); Memorial Plaque (Arthur Stokes)(3)

France 13th April 1915, enlisted aged 17, killed in action on Monday 28th August 1916, age19. Remembered with Honour Londales Cemetery Arthuile Somme.

A letter from an NCO to the grief-stricken parents' states that their son was killed on the 27th August. It may be of little consolation to you to know that his death was instantaneous. He was one of the very few of us now left with the company that left England seventeen months ago. He was always willing and always smiling and no one could have a better lad to deal with. Entitled to a 1914-15 star. GVF/EF £180.00 3277 Private J. W. Croft, Devonshire Regiment. British War Medal; Victory Medal (46105 Pte. Devon. R.); Silver War Services Badge 1914- 1918 reverse numbered 467477(3)

James was transferred from the Devons to the Labour Corps this often happened when a man had been wounded and was not returned to his regiment, sold with a Silver War Badge transmittal slip dated 14.4. 1920 Nottingham, badge awarded due to sickness. Discharged 22.2.1919. EF £65.00

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3278 Private A. Gospel, East Yorkshire Regiment. British War Medal (21935 Pte. A. Gospel. E. Yorks. R.); Victory Medal (21935 Pte. A. Gospel. E. Yorks. R.); Silver War Services Badge 1914-1918 reverse numbered '514127'(3)

Enlisted to the East Yorkshire Rgt 11th Dec 1915. Joined Lincolnshire Rgt then transferred to RASC. discharged due to wounds 25th February 1919. Arthur Gospel`s birth was registered at Pocklington in the last Quarter of 1881.In 1939 he was working for the L.N.E.R as a goods guard. EF £55.00 3279 Captain L. A. B. Becher, Notts.and Derby Regiment. British War Medal (2. Lieut L. A. B. Becher.) official correction to rank and initials; Victory Medal (2. Lieut L. A. B. Becher.); Defence Medal; 1930 George VI issue, 2nd Type bar Territorial (reverse dated '1949')(4)

Lancelot Alleyne Blakeney Becher was commissioned into the Nottinghamshire & Derbyshire Regiment on 24 April 1918 and joined the 1/6th Battalion at Verquin on 25 July 1918. Lieutenant Becher was A.D.C. to the G.O.C. 13th Division, 1918/19.

Promoted to Lieutenant on 24 October 1919 and retired on 29 October 1919. During the Second World War he was Captain in Infantry Territorial Army Reserve of Officers. Also, Captain of O.T.C. St. Edmund's School, Canterbury. With copied service details. Court mounted for display. GVF/EF £225.00 3280 Captain H. G. Smith, Royal Army Service Corps. British War Medal; Victory Medal (Capt) with M.I.D.; War Merit Cross, in bronze (Italy); Special Constabulary Long Service Medal 1919 George V issue, robed bust (Sect. Ldr. Henry G. Smith.)(4)

London gazette 17.5.1919 shows the award of the Italian War Cross to A/Major R.A.S.C. L.G. 6.1.1919 shows M.I.D. for service in Italy as Temporary Captain. His M.I.C. show his first theatre of war as France and confirms his pair and his home address as Woodworth, Ingrow, Keighley, Yorkshire. His Special Constable as section leader. Also shows service with 6th Pontoon Park and the 4th R.A.S.C. VF/GVF £595.00 3281 Private R. W. Bennett, Devonshire Regiment. British War Medal (1506 Pte. Devon. R.); Territorial Force War Medal 1914-1919 (1506 Pte. Devon. R.)(2)

Reginald was born in Newport, Barnstable and trade a blacksmith apprentice, enlisting 29.3.1912 age 17 years, 1 month. He embarked Karachi 30.12.1915, disembarked Basra 6.1.1916 H.T. Elepant. Also saw service with the Royal Engineer Railways. Discharged 8.8.1919. VF £240.00 3282 Private H. Cartledge, East Yorkshire Regiment. Victory Medal (30841 Pte. H. Cartledge. E. York. R.); Memorial Plaque (Hilyard Cartledge)(2)

Private Hilyard Cartledge was killed in action 5th November 1916. Aged 27 Years. He is remembered with honour on the VIS- EN- ARTOIS Memorial.

He was killed whilst attacking Orion trench and gun pits near it. During the raid, the 7th Battalion casualties were 1 Officer killed and 5 wounded. Other ranks 18 killed 84 wounded and 84 missing. A full account of the raid can be found in The East Yorkshire Regiment in The Great War by Everard Wyrall Page 187. Born 1889 Sculcoats, Hul Mint £100.00 Medal Ribbons Medal Ribbons Medal Ribbons

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3283 Captain W. A. McCarthy, Army Educational Corps. General Service Medal 1918-1962 3rd issue George VI IND IMP:, 1 clasp, Palestine (7720753 W.O. Cl.1. A.E.C.) minor official correction to number and unit; 1939-45 Star; Africa Star; Defence Medal; War Medal; Army Long Service and Good Conduct Medal George VI issue, 1st type 'Indiae Imp.' 1937-1948 with regular army bar (7720753 W.O. Cl.1. A.E.C.)(6)

William Aubrey McCarthy was born in Portsmouth on 15 December 1900 and was educated at the Royal Hibernian Military School in Dublin. He passed his Army Schoolmasters exam at Aldershot on 1 October 1926 and was advanced Warrant Officer Class I (Instructor) on 12 January 1934.

He served in Palestine with the Army Educational Corps attached to the 1st Battalion Royal Sussex Regiment. Following the outbreak of the Second World War he was commissioned Second Lieutenant, General List, on 21 September 1940, and was advanced War Substantive Captain in the Royal Signals on 18 April 1942. He relinquished his commission in 1948.

Only 45 General Service Medals with 'Palestine' clasp awarded to the Army Education Corps. Sold with copied medal roll page. GVF/EF £395.00 3284 Lieutenant-Colonel P. A. S. Robertson, Grenadier Guards. General Service Medal 1918-1962 3rd issue George VI IND IMP:, 1 clasp, Palestine 1945-48 (Major. Gren Gds.); 1939-45 Star; France and Germany Star; Defence Medal; War Medal; Coronation Medal 1953, in silver(6)

Wounded in action 22.7.1944 at Calgney,3 Km south east of Caen whilst serving Brigade Major with the 4th Armour Brigade Aide de Camp 2.9.1938 to 30.11. 1939.to Sir Herbert Stanley, GCMG, Governor and Commander in Chief of Southern Nigeria. Sold with a list of all his appointments and his obituary.

Patrick Arthur Shaw Robertson was born in 1912, he came to Downside in the summer term, 1924, and after two years in the then junior school he moved up into Caverel in 1926. He left school at the end of the Michaelmas term, 1930, and after passing through the Royal Military Collage, Sandhurst, joined the Grenadier Guards in September 1932. From late 1939 to late 1941, as a subaltern and then as a captain, he was successfully Adjunct of the of the Training Battalion and of the 1st Battalion.

From late 1941 until the end of the war he held a succession of staff Appointments, and in June 1945 he became Regimental Adjutant, an appointment which he held for two and a half years. The next four years were divided between being second in Command of the 1st Battalion and general Staff Officer Grade 2 (MI13) in the War Office. He commanded the 2nd battalion for the three years from 1951 to 1954 and retired in 1957 after a final posting to the War Office for three years. He died in St. Mary Abbots Hospital, Kensington on May 7th, 1982. Mounted on board for display. GVF £550.00 3285 Rifleman Tikbahadur Pun, 1/2 Gurkha Regiment. General Service Medal 1918-1962 6th issue Elizabeth II DEI GRATIA:, 1 clasp, Brunei (21151765 Rfn. 1/2/ GR.); Campaign Service Medal 1962-2003, 1 clasp, Borneo (21151765 Rfn. 1/2 GR.)(2) Light contacting GVF £385.00 3286 Lance Corporal T. J. Clayton, Queen's Own Hussars. United Nations Medal Cyprus, original issue; Gulf War Medal 1990-1991 (24723024L Cpl. T. J. Clayton QOH.)(2)

For service in operation Granby approximately 50 no clasp medals awarded. EF £175.00 3287 Mr. H. D. Pickles. 1939-45 Star; Africa Star; Italy Star; France and Germany Star; Defence Medal; War Medal(6)

Herbert Douglas Pickles was born on 19th July 1922. His death was registered in the 2nd quarter of 1999 in Doncaster. With box of issue. Later large ring stars EF £60.00

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3288 Rifleman J. G. Oxley, Royal Ulster Rifles. 1939-45 Star; Africa Star; Italy Star; France and Germany Star; Defence Medal; War Medal; Korea Medal 1950-1953 (4454243 Rfn. R.U.R.) number '3' of the number officially corrected; United Nations Korea Service Medal 1950-1954 British issue(8)

Believed to have previously served in the Durham Light Infantry. GVF/EF £280.00 3289 Mr. R. Loton. 1939-45 Star; Africa Star, 1 clasp, 8th Army; Italy Star; France and Germany Star; War Medal(5)

Born on 4th May 1912 his birth was registered at Wolstanton, occupation given as a general Stone Mason. When the war started there was a story in the local press to say that five brothers had left the family home in one day to join the forces, Reginald being one of them Reginald joined the Highland division of the 1st Artillery. His Daughter states he was at Monte Cassino, Arnhem, and Egypt. He had his leg burned badly at one of these places, but she cannot remember which one. EF £65.00 3290 Private R. F. West, Cameron Highlanders and West Yorkshire. 1939-45 Star; Africa Star 8th Army copy clasp; Italy Star; Defence Medal; War Medal(5)

Reginald Frederick West was born in Doncaster on the 26th September 1917. He married Mary E. Mood in the first quarter of 1940. He died in Doncaster in December 1996. The 1939 register shows living at 18, Evelyn Avenue, Intake, working as a boot and shoe repairer. Sold with box of issue, and identity tags EF £55.00 3291 Major M. J. MacLennan, Royal Signals. 1939-45 Star; Africa Star; Italy Star; Defence Medal; War Medal with M.I.D. Oakleaf; General Service Medal 1918-1962 6th issue Elizabeth II DEI GRATIA:, 1 clasp, Cyprus(6)

Murdoch John MacLennan was commissioned 2.11.1940, MID for Italy in London Gazette dated 11th January 1945, promoted Lieut 1.4.1941, Capt 1.7.1946, Maj 13.10.1952, retired 12.3.1959. With some copied LGs etc. EF £240.00 3292 Private T. W. Miller, Yorkshire Regiment. 1939-45 Star; Africa Star, 1 clasp, 8th Army; Italy Star; War Medal(4)

Private Thomas Ward Miller, 1st Battalion Green Howards (Yorkshire Regiment) was killed/died on 1 February 1944, aged 21 years. He was buried in the Minturno War Cemetery, Italy. He was the son of James and Mary Ann Miller, of Walker, Newcastle-on-Tyne.

With named condolence slip and card forwarding box addressed to 'Mr & Mrs Miller, 412 Bernard Street, Walker, Newcastle/Tyne'. EF £95.00 3293 Corporal J. R. Clarke, Northamptonshire Yeomanry. 1939-45 Star; Africa Star, 1 clasp, 8th Army; Italy Star; War Medal; Efficiency Medal 1930 George VI issue 'Fid Def', bar Territorial (420143 Cpl. J. R. Clarke. N. Yeo.)(5)

T.E.M. awarded May 1951 arm orders 62. No other details available. GVF/EF £180.00 3294 Lance Corporal E. J. Tomlinson, Royal Engineers. 1939-45 Star; Africa Star, 1 clasp, 8th Army; Defence Medal; War Medal(4)

Edward Joe Tomlinson was killed in Action 28th or 29th October 1942, AGED 24. During the second battle of EL ALAMEIN. He is remembered with honour in EL ALAMEIN WAR CEMETERY. Born Doncaster 1918. Lived in 1939 at 134, Catherine Street, Doncaster. Served 295, Coy Royal Engineers. EF £85.00

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3295 Corporal D. E. Durrant, Rhodesian Forces. 1939-45 Star; Africa Star; Defence Medal; War Medal; Rhodesia General Service Medal (bust of Cecil Rhodes) (11820x F/R.); Efficiency Medal 1930 George VI issue 'Ind imp' bar 'Southern Rhodesia'; Rhodesia Police Reserve Medal for Faithful Service (11820X F/R. (R) officially re- impressed(7)

Unresearched, a rare combination. GVF/EF £475.00 3296 Sergeant L. H. Scott, Royal Army Medical Corps. 1939-45 Star; Africa Star; Defence Medal; War Medal; Coronation Medal 1953; Efficiency Medal 1930 George VI issue 'Ind Imp', bar Territorial (7343679 Sgt. L. H. Scott. R.A.M.C.)(6)

Swing mounted on bar with pin. VF £95.00 3297 Trooper W. Barnes, Yorkshire Hussars. 1939-45 Star; Africa Star; Defence Medal; War Medal; Efficiency Medal 1930 George VI issue 'Ind Imp', bar Territorial (323308 Tpr. Yorks. H.) initial 'W' officially corrected(5) EF £165.00 3298 Sergeant A. J. V. Beaumont, Royal Electrical and mechanicl Engineers. 1939-45 Star; Africa Star, 1 clasp, 8th Army; Defence Medal; War Medal; Efficiency Medal 1930 George VI issue 'Ind Imp', bar Territorial (7595911 Sjt. R.E.M.E.)(5)

Sold with O.H.M.S. box of transmission addressed to 'Mr A. Beaumont, 97 Plough Road, Battersea, SW11'. GVF/EF £85.00 3299 Corporal R. N. Mallinder, Royal Engineers. 1939-45 Star; Africa Star; Defence Medal; War Medal; Efficiency Medal 1930 George VI issue 'Fid Def', bar Militia. Type 2. Scarcer legend (1986658 Cpl. R. N. Mallinder R.E.)(5)

A Royal Engineer reservist born Chesterfield 1912. Lived Bentley, Doncaster. Served in France (Dunkirk?) then the Middle East, reported missing 20.6.1942 P.O.W. (reference Doncaster Gazette) Box of issue addressed to MR R. N. Mallinder 28 Cooke Street, Bentley, Doncaster. EF £100.00 3300 Private W. Hindley, Manchester Regiment. 1939-45 Star; Africa Star; War Medal; Efficiency Medal 1930 George VI issue 'Ind Imp', bar Territorial (3531734 Pte. Manch.)(4)

Sold with recipient's pocket size New Testament, Hymns, and prayers books, inscribed on the inside cover 'Presented to William Hindley in service for HM forces 1940 from Members and Scholars of New Springs Independent Methodist church and School' EF £85.00 3301 Private P. W. J. McLean, 55/53 Australian Infantry Battalion. 1939-45 Star (NX 87703 P.W.J. McLean); Pacific Star (NX 87703 P.W.J. McLean); War Medal (NX 87703 P.W.J. McLean); Australia Service Medal 1939-1945 (NX 87703 P.W.J. McLean)(4)

Pte McLean served in Papua New Guinea and died of wounds 1942. His name is recorded on the Australian War memorial, Panel 69, Next of kin was Florence McLean, Goulburn, NSW. Please Note: the first 3 original medals but replacements engraved. GVF/EF £65.00 3302 Mr. H. Guest. 1939-45 Star; Burma Star; Italy Star; War Medal(4)

With box of issue addressed to, Mr H. Guest, Fowler Crescent, New Rossington, Nr Doncaster. GVF £50.00

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3303 Private E. W. Meek, Durham Light Infantry. 1939-45 Star unnamed as issued; Italy Star unnamed as issued; War Medal unnamed as issued(3)

Killed in Italy during the crossing of the Gariglando River, Minturno, buried in Minturno War Cemetery. The allies invaded the Italian mainland on 3.9.1943 and Ernest was killed 7 weeks later. The medal box addressed to Mrs. S. Meek, 11 Chaucer Avenue, Brambles Farm, Middlesbrough his mother. GVF/EF £95.00 3304 Mr. F. Lord. 1939-45 Star with box of issue; France and Germany Star; Defence Medal; War Medal(4)

With box of issue (R.A.) addressed Mr F Lord, 14, Clough Road, Rotherham. Yorkshire. EF £45.00 3305 Driver G. Fearn, Royal Army Service Corps. 1939-45 Star; France and Germany Star; Defence Medal; War Medal(4)

Sold with identity tags, named 'B. Fearn. Box of issue addressed to C. Fearn, 14 Oakmoor Road, Thorne Moorends, Near Doncaster. Saw service with the R.A.S.C. including service in Iceland. EF £65.00 3306 Trooper C. B. Rushton, Lord Strathcona's Corps, late Fort Garry Horse and 10th Armoured Regiment. 1939-45 Star; France and Germany Star; Defence Medal In silver, as awarded to Canadians; War Medal In silver, as awarded to Canadians; Canadian Volunteer Service Medal 1939-1945 with overseas service clasp; Korea Medal 1950-1953 3rd type Elizabeth II Dei Gratia Regina (Canada) below bust (SB-50085; United Nations Korea Service Medal 1950-1954 British issue (SB_50085)(7)

Courtney Banford Rushton attested as a Trooper in the 1st Battalion, The Grey and Simcoe Foresters (which later became the 26th Army Tank Regiment) at Haileybury, Ontario, on 20 June 1940. He transferred on break-up of the regiment and landed during the on D-Day, 6 June 1944, with the 10th Armoured Regiment.

He was discharged in Toronto on 6 October 1945, but subsequently re-attested as a Trooper into the Fort Garry Horse on 18 May 1951. He served during the Korean War on attachment to 'B' Squadron, Lord Strathcona's Horse, and was discharged on 8 July 1953. Sold with copied service papers. GVF/EF £395.00 3307 Sapper R. C. Newman, Royal Engineers & Fire Brigade. 1939-45 Star; France and Germany Star; Defence Medal; War Medal; Efficiency Medal 1930 George VI issue 'Ind Imp', bar Territorial (2093280 Spr. R. C. Newman. R.E.); Fire Brigade Long Service Medal 1954 Elizabeth II issue (Fireman Reginald C. Newman.)(6)

Mounted on bar VF/EF £120.00 3308 Bombardier L. S. Davey, Royal Artillery. 1939-45 Star; Defence Medal; War Medal; Efficiency Medal 1930 George VI issue 'Ind Imp', bar Territorial (5673626 Bdr. L. S. Davey. R.A.)(4)

The medal combination suggests a Dunkirk man. GVF £58.00

3309 Driver M. A. Fearn, Royal Corps of Transport. Defence Medal; Campaign Service Medal 1962-2003, 1 clasp, South Arabia (23932347 Dvr. M. A. Fearn. R.C.T.(2) EF £65.00

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3310 Victor Ronald Stanworth, King's Shropshire Light Infantry and Cape Hill Brewery Fire Brigade. Defence Medal; War Medal(2)

With British Fire Service Association Medal, with suspension bar, 'B.F.S.A. Twenty Years', reverse inscribed, 'V. R. Stanworth', edge inscribed, '1397', silver, mounted as worn, in named and numbered card box of issue; the other with suspension bar. 'B.F.S.A', edge inscribed, '1321 V. R. Stanworth', bronze, mounted as worn.

Cape Hill Fire Brigade Medal , presented by Mitchells & Butlers Ltd, 3 clasps, 1956, 1957, 1958 (last two loose), reverse inscribed, 'Bognor Regis', edge 'V. R. Stanworth', silver, mounted as worn, in card box of issue; also 1 clasp, 1961, reverse inscribed, 'Margate', edge 'V. R. Stanworth', mounted as worn, in card box of issue.

SMETHWICK & W. BROMWICH FIRE SERVICE MEDAL (2), dated '1949' bronze, reverse inscribed, 'First Prize Industrial Brigades Motor Pump Drill. Awarded to V. Stanworth' in case of issue; the other dated '1950', reverse inscribed, 'First Prize Industrial Brigades Motor Pump Drill. Awarded to V. Stanworth', in case of issue.

SIEBE, GORMAN & CO. LTD. PRIZE MEDAL silver and enamel, reverse inscribed, 'Presented by Siebe, Gorman & Co. Ltd. to [blank] member of Winning Team'; also a different, silver and enamel, reverse inscribed, 'Presented by Siebe, Gorman & Co. Ltd to Sub/Off. V. R. Stanworth Member of Winning Team', in Fattorini card box of issue.

PISTOL SHOOTING MEDAL, 32mm., silver, reverse inscribed, ' 5 K.S.L.I. Bn. Pistol Competition Highest Individual Score 4036856 Sjt. Stanworth', in card box;

School Attendance Medal, 45mm., white metal, unnamed, in case of issue; together with two prize medals named to 'Mr W. Stanworth' and 'Mrs N. Stanworth' in 1921, 'Presented by Nettlefolds (for Dancing)', 35 x 23mm., silver, in cases of issue

Victor Ronald Stanworth was born in King's Norton on 30 December 1916, the son of Walter and Ellen Stanworth. Enlisted into the King's Shropshire Light Infantry on 15 March 1940 and trained at the Infantry Training Centre at Ditherington. Served in the 5th Battalion on home defence duties. Discharged in February 1946. Post war he served as a Fire Officer with industrial fire brigades. He died in the Dudley area in 1987. GVF/EF £495.00

3311 J.B. Meyer, African Forces. War Medal (586489); 1939-1945 (586489)(2) Both medals officially engraved VF/GVF £40.00 3312 Fusilier A. Grieveson, Royal Northumberland Fusiliers. Korea Medal 1950-1953 1st type Elizabeth II Dei: Gra: Brit: Omn: (4400131. Fus. R.N.F.)(1)

Wounded 3rd Jan 1951 during the communist offensive at Kan-Dong, the Regiment lost 16 Officers and Men killed and 41 wounded, with 3 missing. EF £400.00 3313 Trooper J. G. Bennett, 5th Dragoon Guards. Korea Medal 1950-1953 1st type Elizabeth II Dei: Gra: Brit: Omn: (22287596 Tpr. J. G. Bennett 5 D.G.); United Nations Korea Service Medal 1950-1954 British issue(2) EF £195.00 3314 Private L.V. Chappell, Duke of Wellington's Regiment. Korea Medal 1950-1953 1st type Elizabeth II Dei: Gra: Brit: Omn: (22682140 Pte. D.W.R) '0' of regimental number and 'Pte' officially corrected; United Nations Korea Service Medal 1950- 1954 British issue(2) EF £180.00 3315 Private P.J.C. Stamp, Gloucestershire Regiment. Korea Medal 1950-1953 2nd type Elizabeth II Dei: Gratia: (22203119 Pte. Glosters.); United Nations Korea Service Medal 1950-1954 British issue(2) GVF/EF £550.00 Dixon's Gazette Page 62

3316 Private M.G. Rees, Welch Regiment. Korea Medal 1950-1953 2nd type Elizabeth II Dei: Gratia: (22601149 Pte. Welsh.); United Nations Korea Service Medal 1950-1954 British issue(2)

The recipient was called up as a National Service soldier at the end of 1951 and joined the 1st Battalion in Korea in 1952. EF £180.00 3317 Private B.S. McMeekin, Royal Scots (The Royal Regiment). Korea Medal 1950-1953 2nd type Elizabeth II Dei: Gratia: (22525296 Pte. R.S.); United Nations Korea Service Medal 1950-1954 British issue(2)

Burgess Smith McMeekin was born in Paisley on 14 November 1932. He enlisted into the Royal Scots at Edinburgh on 14 August 1950 and after service with the 1st Battalion in the BAOR, served in Korea from 5 June 1953 to 3 January 1954. He was discharged from the Regular Army on 13 August 1955 and served as a Reserve Soldier until 13 August 1962. He married Mary Montgomery on 9 August 1957 when he was living at 45 Caledonia Road, Paisley, Scotland. VF £180.00 3318 Trooper P.J. Green, Royal Tank Regiment. Korea Medal 1950-1953 1st type Elizabeth II Dei: Gra: Brit: Omn: (22772094 Tpr R.Tks); United Nations Korea Service Medal 1950-1954 British issue(2) GVF/EF £175.00 3319 Lance Corporal D. N. Cleverley, . Campaign Service Medal 1962-2003, 1 clasp, Northern Ireland (25082763 Pte. D. N. Cleverley. R. Anglian); Operational Service Medal Afghanistan (25082763 LCpl. D. N. Cleverley. R. Anglian.); Diamond Jubilee Medal 2012(3) Court mounted with pin. EF £425.00 3320 W. R. Sanders, Australian Army. Australian Vietnam Medal 1964 EIIR issue (3792968 W. R. Sanders); South Vietnam Campaign Medal 1964, 1 clasp, clasp 1960 (3792968 W. R. Sanders)(2)

Born 12.11.1946 at Wangaratta, Australia a national serviceman. Served in the 1st Australian Task Force Headquarters. January 1969 to December 1969 in the A.A.C.C. EF £250.00 3321 Lance Naik Pahlwan Khan, 33rd Punjabis. Delhi Durbar Medal 1911 In silver (30,000) (669 Sepoy Pehtwan 33rd Punjabis) variation to name; Indian Army Long Service and Good Conduct Medal 1888 George V issue, 'Kaiser-i- Hind' obverse (669 Lce. Naik Pahlwan Khan. 1-33rd Punjbs.)(2) VF £165.00 3322 Trooper J. Lacey, 14th/20th King's Hussars. Silver Jubilee Medal 1935 In silver (85,000) (L/Cpl. J. Lacey 14th/20th Hrs.); Army Long Service and Good Conduct Medal George V issue, 3rd type 1930-1936 with regular army bar (536279 Tpr. J. Lacey 14-20 H._(2)

Born Goodmayes Field, Essex 1902 and enlisted 7.3.1916 reserve cavalry, trade a shoemaker. Served in the UK through the war. Bandsman Lance Corporal approximately 1934. Discharged cavalry depot Canterbury 2.4.1938 having served 22 years. Married Margaret Eliza Harris at Chapel Allerton whilst based at York. Both medals confirmed on the roll. VF £145.00 3323 Corporal J. Sayko, Royal Engineers. Golden Jubilee Medal 2002 General issue, 31.88mm dia unnamed as issued; Efficiency Medal 1930 Elizabeth II issue, bar T. & A.V.R (24066999 LCpl. J. Sayko. R.E.) with two 6 years service bars; Volunteer Reserve Service Medal 1999 Elizabeth II (24066999 Cpl. J. Sayko. R.E.) 5 years service bar(3) Court mounted for display, presented in case with name plate EF £320.00

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CAMPAIGN GROUPS TO THE ROYAL AIR FORCE 3324 Corporal A. Elderfield, Royal Air Force. British War Medal; Victory Medal (43844 Cpl. A. Elderfield. R.A.F.)(2) Fitter (MT) Mounted on pin. GVF £35.00 3325 2nd. Lieut. R. W. Rawley, Royal Air Force. British War Medal; Victory Medal (2/Lieut R.A.F.); Memorial Plaque (Robert William Rawley)(3)

Robert William Rowley, a native of West Ham Lane, Stratford, was born on 4 February 1900 and worked as a Clerk at the Albion Brewery, Whitechapel from 1916-17. Commissioned 2nd Lieutenant as an Observer in No. 18 Squadron on 30 July 1918, he was flying with Lieutenant C. F. Drabble in DH4 'A7907' on 13 August when intercepted and shot down. The Sky Their Battlefield states:

'This DH4 was lost during a dogfight in which machines of 18 and 22 Squadrons were attacked by many enemy fighters. 22 Squadron were escorting 18 Squadron on a bombing raid to Somain when they spotted and chased a two-seater near the lines. The enemy machine appeared to fire a light at which German fighters came up from near Douai and made an attack. The enemy two-seater is likely to have been performing a form of sentry duty. 22 Squadron claimed five enemy shot down on the 13th, shared between ten crews. The most intense fighting took place over Auberchicourt around 11.20am.'

Having been posted missing, Rawley's whereabouts were sought in a letter from the R.A.F. to the German Air Force on 20 August 1918. He was subsequently buried alongside his pilot in the Flesquieres Hill British Cemetery. EF £775.00 3326 Engineer J. K. Jackson, Royal Air Force. General Service Medal 1918-1962 5th issue Elizabeth II D:G: BR: OMN:, 1 clasp, Malaya (M. Eng. (574763) R.A.F.); 1939-45 Star; Atlantic Star; Defence Medal; War Medal; Korea Medal 1950-1953 1st type Elizabeth II Dei: Gra: Brit: Omn: (M. Eng. 574763) R.A.F.); United Nations Korea Service Medal 1950-1954 British issue(7)

John Kirkby Jackson was born on 14 November 1922, the son of R. H. Jackson of Aingarth, Harwood, near Bolton; his father was Chairman of an advertising agency - Messrs. K. Jackson Limited of Manchester - and a member of the Lancashire County Council. Young John entered the Royal Air Force as a Halton Apprentice in August 1938. He later qualified as a Flight Engineer and is believed to have served in Coastal Command during the Second World War. Sunderland's over Malaya and Korea - Bandits, Fagots and Pirates

Remaining in the R.A.F. after the war, he was appointed a Master Engineer - a rare Warrant Officer aircrew rank - in March 1949, and it was in this capacity that he witnessed extended periods of active service in the Malaya and Korea operations. As a member of No. 88 Squadron, a Sunderland unit of the Far East Flying Boat Wing, he completed a spate of sorties out of Seletar in the Johore Straits and Iwakuni on the Inland Sea of Japan. He was latterly appointed the Squadron's Engineer Leader.

Of the Malaya operations - as recalled by Alan Coles, also of No. 88 Squadron - 'Army Intelligence would determine an area of, perhaps, several square miles in which they believed the bandits were operating. We would be called in to strafe the area with machine-gun fire and drop 20lb. fragmentation bombs' ('Cold War Sunderlands' feature, Flypast, August 2018, refers).

As also recalled by Coles, these bombs were fused and thrown by hand from the bomb-loading area: 'it was a bit scary!'. He continues: 'A more serious operation was our part in the Korean War. Sunderlands were deployed to a flying-boat base at Iwakuni on the Inland Sea of Japan, and used jointly with the U.S. navy's twin-engine Martin PBM Mariner flying-boats. We would support the U.S. Navy operation in the shores off Korea - up as far as the Yangtze River. These sorties were around 10 to 12 hours in duration. The intention was to create a blockade to deter reinforcements to Korea from China.There were day missions at low level, normally 100 to 500 ft., searching for any shipping which we would photograph for intelligence use. Occasionally we would see innocent looking trawlers, given away by an array of aerials and a small gun on the forward deck. These were believed to be tracking U.S. Navy ships. If we saw a puff of smoke from their foredeck, we would turn away sharpish! Night sorties were also staged at around 100-500ft under the cloud base' of potential air-to-air opposition.

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3326 cont. Coles continues: 'The main enemy as far as we were concerned were Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-15 Fagots flown by the Chinese Air Force - the U.S. navy had lost several of their Mariner flying-boats in the conflict. We were lucky, probably because we flew very low and never ventured above the clouds. It was unlikely a MiG would intercept us in such circumstances. We remained very vigilant, particularly in daytime. The gunners always tested their weapons before entering the operational area and kept their eyes peeled. We always knew when we had reached the northern end of our operating area: we saw the yellow tint on the sea from the sands coming down the Yangtze River - a signal to turn back' Such patrols aside, No. 88 also conducted Air Sea Rescue and anti-piracy sorties, in addition to undertaking V.I.P. flights. Jackson likely returned to the U.K.in late 1954 and he retired in 1962; sold with a file of copied research. Korea medals to the Royal Air Force rare on the market. GVF/EF £1350.00 3327 Leading Aircraftman A. R. Price, Royal Air Force. General Service Medal 1918-1962 4th issue George VI DEI GRA:, 1 clasp, Malaya (4037815 A.C.1. R.A.F.); Korea Medal 1950-1953 1st type Elizabeth II Dei: Gra: Brit: Omn: (4037815 L.A.C. R.A.F.)(2)

Korea medals to the Royal Air Force rare on the market. GVF £600.00 3328 Acting Corporal E.E. Bevan, Royal Air Force. General Service Medal 1918-1962 4th issue George VI DEI GRA:, 1 clasp, Malaya (4012338 Act/Cpl. R.A.F.); Coronation Medal 1953(2)

Edward Elwyn Bevan was awarded the British Empire Medal (Military) as a Sgt in the London Gazette dated 1st January 1968. VF £80.00 3329 Lieutenant J. A. Topp, South African Air Force. 1939-45 Star (542851); Italy Star (542851); War Medal (542851); South African Medal for War Services 1939-1945 (9542851) with memorial lapel badge; Memorial Plaque Second World War '542851V Lieut. J. A. Topp S.A.A.F.(5)

John Angove Topp was born in Durban, Natal, on 23 February 1924, the son of Major Percy Topp, and the younger brother of Kenneth Topp, and was commissioned Second Lieutenant in the South African Air Force on 19 February 1944.

He was promoted Lieutenant on 19 August 1944 and served during the Second World War with No. 11 Squadron in Italy, based at Pontedera.

He carried out 72 Operational Sorties during the period 4 November 1944 to 19 April 1945, and was killed in action on 19 April 1945 when, on his 72nd Sortie, carrying out an armed recce south of the River Po, his Kittyhawk was shot down by anti-aircraft fire. He is buried in Argenta Gap War Cemetery, Italy.

Sold with a photographic image of the recipient, copied record of service, and the recipient's two Pilot's Flying Log Books, which give very detailed accounts as to all the operational sorties that the recipient carried out- two typical entries read:

'3 April 1945: Bombed Gestapo Headquarters through cloud, using Radar System. Set out to do Armed Recce but there was 10/10 clouds covering whole operational area. We then called up Auntie (Radar Station). Auntie instructed us to fly at 14,000 feet, gave us a course to steer, and told us when to release the bombs, and we scored a direct hit on the Gestapo Headquarters.'

'9 April 1945: Bombed Occupied Buildings in Town of Lugo. Very close support to the Eighth Army. 1,000 yards for troops. This was a special show. This wing (8 Wing) sent in 40 aircraft (12 Kitties and 28 Spits). When we arrived at the target area, we found it covered in battle dust which rose to a height of 5,000 feet. Never before have I seen so many aircraft crammed in such a small area, at least 100 aircraft. Our bombing was excellent, all bombs landed in target area. There was moderate accurate light A.A. fire. The artillery barrage that the Eighth Army put up was most impressive from the air. Later that afternoon they took Lugo and the push began.' Mounted for wear. GVF/EF £1950.0

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3330 T. Molloy, Royal Air Force. 1939-45 Star; Africa Star; Defence Medal; War Medal; General Service Medal 1918-1962 4th issue George VI DEI GRA:, 2 clasps, Palestine 1945-48, Arabian Peninsula (Act. Wg. Cdr. R.A.F.)(5)

M.I.D. London Gazette 24 September 1941 for distinguished service. Thomas Molloy initially served as a Sergeant with the Royal Air Force during the Second War. He was commissioned Flight Lieutenant in October 1944, and advanced to Squadron Leader in March 1946. Nice having the clasp Arabian Peninsula for service in Muscat. GVF/EF £275.00 3331 Leading Aircraftman D. A. Lyngard, Canadian Forces. Korea Medal 1950-1953 1st type Elizabeth II Dei: Gra: Brit: Omn: (D. A. Lyngard 27393 'E') Canadian issue; United Nations Korea Service Medal 1950-1954 British issue (D. A. Lyngard 27393 'E'); Canadian Forces Decoration 1949 Elizabeth II issue (LAC A. D. Lyngard) variation in initials(3)

Believed to have served in both the Canadian Navy and Air Force. Sold with corresponding set of three miniatures. VF £165.00 3332 Corporal A. S. Philpott, Royal Air Force. Korea Medal 1950-1953 1st type Elizabeth II Dei: Gra: Brit: Omn: (40222894 L.A.C. A. Philpott R.A.F.); United Nations Korea Service Medal 1950-1954 British issue; Royal Air Force Long Service and Good Conduct Medal 1919 Elizabeth II issue, 2nd type, without BR:OMN (C4022894 Cpl A. S. Philpott R.A.F.)(3)

Arthur S. Philpott served as a Technician with 1903 Independent Air Observation Post Flight in Korea. Equipped with Auster aircraft, its Army pilots were employed as spotters, flying unarmed for the Artillery. An independent unit, unattached to a Squadron, 1903 Flight was formed in Korea in October 1951 and served until the ceasefire, acting as a forerunner to the Army Air Corps. Swing mounted on bar. Korea medals to the Royal Air Force rare on the market. EF £650.00 3333 Corporal M. G. Wareham, Royal Air Force. Campaign Service Medal 1962-2003, 2 clasps, Northern Ireland, Air Operations Iraq (Cpl M. G. Wareham (R8173759) R.A.F.); Gulf War Medal 1990-1991, 1 clasp, 16 Jan to 28 Feb 1991 (Cpl M. G. Wareham(R8173759) R.A.F.); Golden Jubilee Medal 2002(3)

Court mounted for display. EF £485.00 3334 Corporal N. S. Kendall, Royal Air Force. Campaign Service Medal 1962-2003, 1 clasp, Northern Ireland (A/Cpl N. S. Kendall (B8416546) R.A.F.); Accumulated Campaign Service Medal 1995 (SAC N. S. Kendall (B8416546) R.A.F.)(2)

Court mounted with pin. EF £325.00 3335 Senior Aircraftman J. D. Ingram-Luck, Royal Air Force. Rhodesia Medal 1979-1980 (SAC J. D. Ingram-Luck P8122811 RAF); Independence Medal Zimbabwe 1980 officially numbered '13919'(2)

Scarce. John David Ingram-Luck was born in 1958 at Brighton, Sussex. EF £850.00 We carry a large stock of Museum Quality Copy Medals See the rear of the Gazette for further details or contact us

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3336 J. M. Turner, Women's Auxiliary Air Force. Coronation Medal 1953; 1942 Elizabeth II issue Fg. Off. J. M. Turner W.R. Aux. A. F.)(2)

Jean Muriel Turner attested for the Women's Royal Auxiliary Air Force in 1948 and is recorded in the rank of Sergeant upon the 1953 Coronation roll. Commissioned within the Fighter Control Branch at Cliftonville on 7 April 1954, she was awarded the Air Efficiency Medal on 26 August 1958, it being posted to her home address at 187 Canterbury Road, Westbrook, Margate, Kent; sold with original envelope of transmittal and private research including photo. GVF/EF £185.00 CAMPAIGN GROUPS TO THE AMBULANCE, FIRE SERVICE, POLICE AND ST. JOHN AMBULANCE BRIGADE 3337 Unnamed. Defence Medal; Civil Defence Long Service Medal 1961 Elizabeth II issue(2) Mounted as worn. GVF £30.00 3338 Sergeant Victor Honess, Police. Defence Medal; Police Long Service and Good Conduct Medal 1951 Elizabeth II issue 1st type: 'Dei Gratia Regina' (Sergt)(2) Mounted with pin. EF £65.00 3339 Police Constable T. Rodd, Metropolitan Police. Diamond Jubilee Medal 1897 Metropolitan Police issue in bronze (7500) (P.C. A. Rodd.T. Divn.); Coronation Medal 1902 Metropolitan Police issue in bronze (16,700) (P.C. A. Rodd. T. Div.)(2)

Served in 'T' (Hammersmith) division and joined the Met Police 19.6.1893, a tailor by profession serving until discharged to pension 28.12.1919. Born Fremington, Barnstable and retired to . Also entitle to a 1911 Coronation medal. VF £65.00 3340 Sub-Divisional Inspector S. Rogers, Metropolitan Police. Diamond Jubilee Medal 1897 Metropolitan Police issue in bronze (7500); Coronation Medal 1902 Metropolitan Police issue in bronze (16,700); Coronation Medal 1911 Metropolitan Police issue (19,783) (S. D. Insp.)(3)

Samuel enlisted 6.5.1889 and he was present in 1897 serving in 'B' Division Chelsea. By 1902 he is a Sergeant serving in 'G' Division Finsbury. No division quoted for the 1911 Coronation medal but by now he had made Inspector. Group court mounted. VF/GVF £200.00 3341 Police Constable J. Scott, Police. Visit to Scotland Medal 1903, in bronze (P.C.) with ribbon bar; Coronation Medal 1911 Scottish Police issue (2800) (P.C.)(2) VF £210.00 3342 Special Constable William Feeman, Metropolitan Police. Metropolitan Special Constabulary Long Service Medal 1914 unnamed; Special Constabulary Long Service Medal 1919 George V issue, robed bust (William Freeman)(2) GVF £18.00 3343 Sergeant A. A. Badger, Police. Liverpool City Police medal for Good Service, in silver (reverse "Presented by Watch Committee to Sgt 2 A. A. Badger 5-9-44.); Liverpool City Police medal for Good Service, in bronze (Agt 2 A. Albert Badger) ("Presented by the Watch Committee 5th Sept 1939")(2) EF £295.00

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SINGLE ORDER Most Honourable Order of the Bath 3344 Companion C.B., (military) breast badge in 22ct gold and enamel Hallmarked London 1818, fitted with small gold loop suspension.

A nice early Bath Order. Slight chips to green enamel GVF/EF £1875.00 3345 Companion C.B., (military) neck badge in silver-gilt and enamel Complete with full neck ribbon.

Covering the period 1916-1950 GVF/EF £850.00 3346 Companion C.B., (military) neck badge in silver-gilt and enamel With full neck riband. GVF/EF £850.00 3347 Companion C.B., (civil) breast badge in gold Hallmarks for London 1863 complete with gold straight bar & swivel ring suspension & gold buckle on ribbon, in R. & S. Garrard London case of issue. Mint £1500.00 Most Distinguished Order of St. Michael and St. George 3348 Knights Commander K.C.M.G., neck badge in silver-gilt and enamel (Larger Type) 98mm top of crown, complete with full neck ribbon. Some slight chipping to reverse NEF £900.00 3349 Knights Commander K.C.M.G., neck badge in silver-gilt and enamel Larger type, 98mm. Slight chipping to blue enamel on the reverse GVF £850.00 3350 Knights Commander K.C.M.G., neck badge in silver-gilt and enamel and breast star in silver, gold, and enamel Smaller type 87mm, 14.50mm. complete with full neck ribbon, in Garrard & Co. Ltd case of issue. Choice EF £2150.00 3351 Knights Commander K.C.M.G., neck badge in silver-gilt and enamel and breast star in silver, gold, and enamel Earlier large type, complete with full neck ribbon. Choice EF £1950.00 3352 Companions C.M.G., breast badge in silver-gilt and enamel In Garrard & Co London case of issue, no brooch on ribbon. GVF/EF £800.00 Most Eminent Order of the Indian Empire 3353 Companions C.I.E., 2nd issue (smaller size) breast badge In case of issue, without top ribbon bar. EF £1200.00 3354 Companions C.I.E., 3rd issue (smaller size) neck badge in 18ct gold and enamel With full neck ribbon. Excellent enamel EF £1000.00 Royal Victorian Order 3355 Knights Grand Cross G.C.V.O., sash badge and breast star Silver gilt and enamel, reverse officially numbered '404' complete with full sash, thought to be about 1915-1925. Slight chipping to breast star around 'C' and 'O' of Victoria GVF £2180.00

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Royal Victorian Order cont. 3356 Lieutenants L.V.O., 4th class breast badge (ladies) Reverse officially numbered '35 L', mounted on a pin on a ladies bow.

The L.V.O (Ladies) was first awarded in 1984 with the 'L' prefix and number stamped on the reverse of the medal. According to the book 'Royal Service' if the numbering system runs as the listing in the book it's quite lightly that this medal was one of two awarded for a state visit to Germany in October/ December 1992 to the members of the press. It is Rare on the market with well under 200 medals awarded. EF + £795.00 Royal Victorian Medal 3357 Edward VII issue in silver Unnamed as issued. EF £285.00 3359 Edward VII issue in bronze Unnamed as issued. AVF £225.00 3360 George VI issue 2nd type, FID: DEF: in silver EF £250.00 3361 George VI issue 2nd type, FID: DEF: in silver GVF £230.00 3362 Elizabeth II issue 2nd type, without BRITT: OMN: in silver Gentleman's issue in the original Royal Mint case of issue. Mint £275.00 3363 Elizabeth II issue 2nd type, without BRITT: OMN: in silver With ribbon for foreign Associates, unnamed as issued in 'Honorary Award' case of issue.

Mounted for wear. EF £295.00 Most Excellent Order of the British Empire 3364 Knights Commanders K.B.E., neck badge and breast star 1st type (military) With full neck ribbon. Choice EF £1175.00 3365 Commanders C.B.E., breast badge, silver-gilt and enamel, 2nd type (military) EF £375.00 3366 Commanders C.B.E., neck badge, silver-gilt and enamel, 2nd type (civil) EF £395.00 3367 Members M.B.E., 1st type (military) Hallmarked London 1929. EF £195.00 3368 Members M.B.E., 2nd type (civil) Gentleman’s issue, In Royal Mint case of issue. EF £160.00 Medal of the Order of the British Empire 3369 Military Unnamed as issued, in John Pinches London case of issue on an original pin. EF £425.00 3370 Civil Unnamed as issued in John Pinches London case of issue. Choice EF £425.00 3371 Civil Unnamed as issued. EF £365.00 Large selection of MEDAL RIBBONS in stock - full size and Miniature Prices from £1 per 6” length - call us for details

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British Empire Medal 3372 G.VI.R., GRI cypher (military) 2111703 Staff Sergeant Frederick Dawber, Royal Engineers.

B.E.M. London Gazette 1 January 1944.Frederick Dawber served during the Second World War with the Royal Engineers. GVF £225.00 3373 G.VI.R., GRI cypher (civil) Christopher Arkle.

A Scarce Colliery Workers B.E.M to C. Arkle, for gallantry in Rescuing Three Men Trapped in the Choppington Colliery, Northumberland.

B.E.M London Gazette 5.8.1947, Christopher Arkle, Coal Filler, Choppington 'B' Colliery Northumberland. 'A fall occurred at Choppington 'B' Colliery and three men were trapped under heavy girders and stones. Arkle, without regard for his personal safety, worked under sand and clay roof where large stones were hanging unsupported. He then climbed over the top of the main fall and cleared away fallen debris in order to release the three victims who had been trapped for more than three hours. Shortly after the men were released a further fall occurred, completely blocking the road. Arkle showed complete lack of thought for himself in effecting the rescue of his fellow workers'

Mr Christopher Arkle B.E.M., a native of Morpeth, Northumberland, was 31 years old when he was awarded the British Empire Medal. Sold with two copied newspaper reports and a photocopy image of the marble memorial of the pit and details of its closure in 1966 which does mention Christopher Arkle and the award of his B.E.M. VF/GVF £850.00 3374 G.VI.R., GRI cypher (civil) Fireman Ernest Edward Harden, Merchant Navy.

B.E.M L.G. 10.11.1942, S.S. Harpasa for service when the ship was bombed and sunk off the coast of India 5.4.1942 and for jettisoning ammunition.

Fireman Ernest Edward Harden, Merchant Navy, who somehow survived the loss of three ships:

The S.S. Harpasa - bombed and sunk by Japanese aircraft off the east coast of India on 5 April 1942.

The S.S. Tak Sang - engaged and sunk in a point-blank encounter with a Japanese cruiser on 6 April 1942

The S.S. Fort Howe - torpedoed and sunk by the U-410 off Bougie on 1 October 1943. GVF £425.00 3375 E.II.R. (civil) Mrs Emily Scott. Ladies issue on a bow, in Royal Mint case of issue. Emily Scott, Honorary Collector, Centre Street Savings Group, Pontefract. EF £145.00 's Badge 3376 United Kingdom issue, rose, thistle and shamrock surround in silver-gilt and enamel, E11R. period, complete with its full neck ribbon. Mint £450.00 WANTED TO BUY SINGLE ORDERS AND DECORATIONS IMMEDIATE PAYMENT [email protected]

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SINGLE DECORATIONS AND LIFESAVING AWARDS

Distinguished Service Order, with original ribbon bar and pin 3377 G.V.R Pin removed for mounting, in Garrard & Co. Ltd, case of issue.

A nice early GV D.S.O. with Edwardian / early George V style ribbon bars. NEF £1150.00 3378 G.V.R In Garrard case of issue. EF £1250.00 3379 G.V.R EF £1150.00 3380 G.VI.R., 1st type (1938-1948) Dated 1946, in Garrard case of issue. Rare EF £1800.00 3381 G.VI.R., 1st type (1938-1948) Dated 1943 in Garrard & Co Ltd case of issue. Choice EF £1800.00 Distinguished Service Order, with original ribbon bar and top bar slider for mounting 3382 G.V.R EF £1095.00 3383 George VI issue, silver-gilt and enamel , 2nd Type 1949-1952 Hallmarks for Birmingham 1949, in Elkington, London, case of issue. EF £375.00 3384 George V issue, silver-gilt and enamel Arliss H. Carter. Reverse dated 4th June 1928, hallmarked Birmingham 1927, mounted on a pin, in Elkington case of issue.

Accountant for the Ministry of Health. Born Tunbridge Wells, Kent about 1868 and he is listed in the L.G. 1.7.1884 as 'Boy Clerk' Army Clothing Department, 1888 Exchequer and Audit Office Clerk, 1905 Examiner, 1928 Accountant. Died 16.4.1956 at Ridley Hall, Bardon Mill, Northumberland.

A nice attributed Order. Sold with copied L.G. pages. EF £350.00 3385 Elizabeth II issue, silver-gilt and enamel Ladies issue, hallmark Birmingham 1986.

RARE. Only 114 ever awarded. Choice EF £1150.00 3386 Elizabeth II issue, silver-gilt and enamel Hallmarked Birmingham 1967. EF £280.00 Indian 3387 2nd class, reverse engraved on three lines '2nd class Order of Merit '. 38mm in diameter (military), 1st type, military, silver, gilt and enamel. Pre 1912 issue.

Rare. GVF £2000.00 3388 Officially impressed '2nd class'. 38mm in diameter (military) in silver officially impressed on two lines Reward of Valour 1915-1938. Slight flake to enamel left side of crossed swords GVF £580.00 3389 2nd class, reverse engraved '2nd class'. 38mm in diameter (military) in silver Pre WW1 1912-1914. EF £650.00

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Royal Red Cross 3390 Elizabeth II issue, 1st class in silver-gilt and enamel Undated , in Garrard case of issue on a ladies bow. EF £350.00 3391 Elizabeth II issue, 1st class in silver-gilt and enamel Reverse officially dated '1959', on a ladies Bow. GVF/EF £300.00 3392 Elizabeth II issue, 1st class in silver-gilt and enamel The reverse of the lower arm stamped 'Specimen'. GVF £130.00 3393 George V issue, 2nd class in silver and enamel On lady's bow in Garrard & Co Ltd distressed case of issue. EF £195.00 Military Cross 3394 G.V.R Mounted on an original pin, uncased. EF £575.00 3395 G.V.R In original Royal Mint case of issue. Choice EF £625.00 Air Force Cross 3396 E.II.R Reverse officially dated '1971' unnamed as issued. EF £1650.00 3397 1st class, 2nd type with light blue centre and surround, in 18ct gold and enamel Complete with ribbon. Test marks to reverse Choice EF £1250.00 3398 2nd class without crown and with dark blue enamel centre, in 18ct. gold Complete with ribbon. EF £1150.00 Kaiser-i-Hind Medal 3399 George V. 2nd issue, smaller solid type, 2nd class in silver Complete with top mounting bar with pin removed for court mounting. GVF £385.00 Order of St. John of Jerusalem 3400 Dame of Grace star in silver and enamel Minor repair to white enamel centre and tip £120.00 Albert Medal 3401 2nd Class for gallantry in saving life on land in bronze Reverse officially engraved 'Presented in the name of Her Majesty to Edward David, Collier, for saving life at the Tynewydd Colliery April 1877', reverse of the crown with marker' cartouche Phillips, Cockspur St., and officially numbered 'No 31'.

Four Albert Medals in Gold, and 21 Albert Medals in bronze were awarded for this action, the first Albert Medals for Land ever awarded.

Tynewydd Colliery An Albert Medal for Land awarded to Mr. E. David, Collier, for his gallantry in rescuing five trapped Welsh miners at the Tynewydd Colliery in the Rhondda Valley after a nine-day imprisonment in April 1877- the gallantry of the rescue party was so great, and public opinion so strong, that the Albert Medal for Land was instituted as a result- 4 Albert Medals in gold and 21 Albert Medals in bronze were awarded to the rescue party- the first Albert Medals for Land ever awarded A.M.

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Albert Medal cont. 3401 cont.

London Gazette 7 August 1877:' On the 11th of April, the Tynewydd Colliery, situated near Porth, in the Rhondda Valley, South Wales, was inundated with water from the old workings of the adjoining Cymmer Colliery. At the time of the inundation there were fourteen men in the pit, of whom four were unfortunately drowned, and one was killed by compressed air, leaving nine men imprisoned by the water; of this number four were released after eighteen hours' imprisonment, and five after nine days' imprisonment. It was in effecting the release of the latter five that those distinguished services were rendered which the conferring of the "Albert Medal of the Second Class" is intended to recognize.

During the five days from April the 16th to April the 20th the above named men were at various times engaged in cutting through the barrier of coal separating them from the five imprisoned men, and while exposing their own lives to the great danger which would have resulted from an outburst of compressed air and water, and to the danger which actually existed from the presence of large quantities of inflammable gas, continued to perform their work until the five men were safely released.

'Edward David, a Collier employed by the Tynewydd Colliery in the Rhondda Valley, was awarded his Albert Medal for the rescue of the Welsh Colliers following their incarceration after the inundation at the colliery on 11 April 1877.

'The release, finally effected yesterday week, of the five survivors, four men and a boy, who had remained nine whole days and nights entombed alive, with no food but a little candle grease, in the recesses of a flooded coal pit has been hailed all over the country. Her Majesty the Queen has been graciously pleased to intimate her intention of bestowing the Albert Medal, which was instituted for the reward of "acts of gallantry in saving life at sea", upon these humble men who hazarded their own lives in cutting through the coal to extricate their starving comrades.

In answer to questions put to them by medical gentlemen, the imprisoned men said that all they had during their long incarceration was a small quantity of dirty water, and a little grease which dropped from a box containing the candles. As may be imagined, the poor fellows had not exactly measured the time they had been in their dreary solitude: one said they had only been in place seven days. Upon the little boy being got out, the first thing he asked was whether his father and brother were alive, and he was informed that they were all right. This, however, was a deception, as both were among the victims of the sad accident.' (Illustrated London News, 28 April 1877 refers).

For his gallantry at Tynewydd David was additionally presented with a silver watch and chain, and a gratuity of £20. He was still living in the area on his Golden Wedding Anniversary. Until the Tynewydd disaster, the Albert Medal had only been given for bravery in saving life at sea. The courage of the Tynewydd Colliers, however, prompted Queen Victoria to also bestow the award of those saving life on land, announcing

"The Albert Medal, hitherto only bestowed for gallantry in saving life at sea, shall be extended to similar actions on land, and that the first medals struck for this purpose shall be conferred on the heroic rescuers of the Welsh Miners. Sold with "newspaper cutting with a line drawing of the recipient and his wife on their Golden Wedding Anniversary; and a photograph of the entombed miners with some of their rescuers. Some flaking to red enamel GVF £8500.00 Distinguished Conduct Medal 3402 V.R Sergeant Wills Cherry, 4th Foot.

D.C.M. recommendation dated January 1855.William Cherry was born in Lisburn, Co. Down, in 1816, and attested for the 4th Regiment of Foot at Lurgan, Co. Down, on 23 February 1838.

He was promoted Corporal on 6 January 1840, and Sergeant on 7 September of that year. He served with the regiment in the Crimea, was present at the battles of Alma and Inkermann, and the siege of Sebastopol, and was awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal together with a gratuity of £15.

He was finally discharged on 7 August 1860, after 22 years and 164 days' service. Ex Usher collection. Contacting from his Crimea AVF £1400.00 3403 G.V.R Specimen planchet/ trial piece EF £275.00

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Distinguished Conduct Medal cont. 3404 G.V.R 3245 Private J. Logue, Northumberland Fusiliers.

D.C.M. London Gazette 5 August 1915:

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty on the 8th May 1915, at Ypres, when he went from his trench to a support trench, 40 yards in the rear, over open ground and under a very heavy fire, borrowed a machine gun from another Regiment, and took it back to his trench.' Killed in action 24 May 1915, age 22. James Logue was born in 1893, native of Limavady, County Londonderry. A trainee railway appliance engineer, he moved with his parents to Pollokshaws, Glasgow, joined the 2nd Battalion, Northumberland Fusiliers in 1912 (Londonderry Sentinel, 19 August 1915).

Logue served in France from 16 January 1915 and was quickly engaged in the in that April. He distinguished himself at Frezenburg Ridge on 8 May 1915, a day on which his brother was wounded in the leg whilst serving in Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry. Journey's end would come just a few short days later, when the 2nd Battalion was engaged at the Battle of Bellewaarde on 24 May 1915. Logue is commemorated upon the Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial and the Pollokshaws Memorial, Glasgow. Entitled to a 1914-15 trio. EF £850.00 3405 G.V.R 11435 Lance Corporal A. Barr, 1/Highland Light Infantry.

L.G. 1.1.1915. 'For gallant conduct and devotion to duty between 19th and 22nd December 1914, and subsequently for assisting in the rescue of a wounded Officer under heavy fire. The Officer was killed by a second bullet before he could be placed under cover.'

Extracts from H.L.I Chronicle informs us he was a native from Johnstone, Renfrewshire, an engineer before joining the Highland Light Infantry from the 4th battalion in November 1909 and later joined the 1st battalion in India 1913. Served in France from 30.11.1914, discharged to Z class 19.4.1919. Entitled to a 1914-15-star trio according to his M.I.C. but was attached to the Labour Corps at one time regimental number 450050 and returned to the Highland Light Infantry. Sold with some research including copies of the relevant war diaries. A good early award. Court Mounted Contact marks from the star VF £875.00 3406 G.VI.R., 'Indiae.Imp.' legend (1937-1947) 5378576 Sergeant C.W.J. Roby, Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire L.I.

London Gazette 20 August 1940:

'For gallant and distinguished services in action in connection with recent operations. Christopher William James Roby, a reservist who re-joined the Oxfordshire & Buckinghamshire Regiment on the outbreak of war, was decorated for his gallantry as a Sergeant in 'C' Company of the 4th Battalion at Mai Cornet, near Cassel, on the 26-27 May 1940.

,As the light tanks of the 13th/18th Hussars reached the houses on the north side of the road at Mai Cornet, they found Sergeant Roby with two sections of his platoon of 'C' Company, some of whom were wounded, still holding his post. His presence had been unknown to Regimental H.Q. He himself had made several attempts to get across during the attack to report but was driven back to cover by fire. He accordingly held his post, unconcerned by what was happening, until the counterattack appeared.

For his gallantry, Sergeant Roby was awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal.

'Regimental records also refer to the fact that Roby and his men drove off several determined attacks before the arrival of the 13th/18th Hussars. His subsequent award of the D.C.M. was one of 12 to the Regiment for the 1939-45 War, three of which stemmed from operations in France and Belgium in 1940, but it was Roby who was chosen by his seniors to sit for the artist Eric Kennington, in 1942, when a candidate was required to represent the courage of the Regiment's N.C.Os and men during the stand at Cassel, and elsewhere, on the retreat to Dunkirk. Described as a very fine portrait in pastel, it was purchased by the officers of the Regiment after being exhibited in London. Regimental records describe a further act of bravery by Roby:

'On the 13 January 1941 occurred an incident which caused the Divisional Commander to direct that an appropriate entry should be made on the conduct sheet of C.S.M. Roby in accordance of paragraph 1718 (B) of the King's Regulations, 1940.

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Distinguished Conduct Medal cont. 3406 cont. The following extract from the war diary describes the occasion: 5378576 C.S.M. C. Roby, D.C.M., was instructing in the throwing of live grenades on Willsworthy ranges on Monday, 13 January 1941, when a soldier, who had withdrawn the safety pin from a grenade, failed to hold the lever down with his fingers, with the result that it flew away, thus actuating the firing mechanism. The soldier was in the throwing position when this occurred and, apparently losing his nerve, he dropped the grenade on the floor of the throwing pit, in which he and C.S.M. Roby were standing. About four seconds had then elapsed from the time the lever had sprung clear, but C.S.M. Roby, with great presence of mind, kicked the grenade round the corner of the wall between the bays, at the same time pulling the soldier with him on the ground. The grenade immediately exploded, and C.S.M. Roby's presence of mind undoubtedly prevented a serious, if not fatal, incident.'

Roby, who by one account was best described as 'fit and fearless', was advanced to Regimental Sergeant- Major at Petworth, Sussex, in 1944, where the Regiment was based on the eve of its departure for North-West Europe, and he was serving as R.S.M. of the 1st Gloucester Battalion in Germany at the end of the war. GVF £4850.00 Indian Distinguished Service Medal 3407 George V issue, 1st type 'Kaisar-i-Hind' 1633 Naik Dai Singh, 48th Pioneers.

One of only two awarded to the 48th for Waziristan 1921. Light contacting VF £560.00 Order of St. John Lifesaving Medal 3408 Arthur H. Stokes, H.M. Inspector of Mines. In silver. (1879) with original ribbon with Badge of the Order, without embellishment, embroidered on the ribbon in white, in its original Wyon fitted presentation case.

Also awarded the Albert Medal in Gold , London Gazette 12 January 1883 Mr Arthur Henry Stokes, Inspector of Mines (in a joint citation with Mr Reuben Smallman, Mining Engineer; Charles Day, Collier; and Charles Chetwynd, Collier [all awarded the Albert Medal for Land First Class], and Mr Samuel Spruce, Mining Engineer; Mr Frederick Samuel Marsh, Certified Colliery Manager; Mr Thomas Harry Mottram, Certified Colliery Manager; William Morris, Collier; William Pickering, Collier; and Joseph Chetwynd, Collier [all awarded the Albert Medal for Land Second Class])'For conspicuous gallantry displayed on the occasion of the Fire and Explosion at the Baddesley Colliery in May last.

'On 22nd May, 1882, a fire occurred in the underground workings at the Baddesley Colliery, Warwickshire, and Mr Stokes was summoned by telegram in the night to render help. He arrived at the Colliery to find that only an hour of two before there had been an explosion and many men burnt. It was subsequently found that out of a rescue party of about 32 men, 23 were either killed or died shortly after. Mr Stokes, with five others, descended the mine and succeeded in rescuing the owner and two others who were so badly burnt that they died shortly afterwards.

'Mr Arthur Stokes A.M., was born at Wednesbury, Staffordshire, in March 1844. Served as a bound apprentice to a firm of Mining Engineers in Staffordshire, 1858-63, was appointed H.M. Inspector of Mines, and Assistant -Inspector in the Midland District, 1874, and was promoted Inspector in Charge of the Midland District, 1887. He retired in May 1909 and died at Derby in October 1910. Stokes was presented with his order of St. John of Jerusalem Life Saving Medal at the Cutlers hall, Sheffield, on 21st January 1880. Following the award of the Albert Medal first Class to Mr. Stokes for his gallantry at the Baddesley Colliery Disaster it was stated that no other living person held the two highest awards for saving life, namely the Albert Medal in gold, and the Order of St. John of Jerusalem Life Saving Medal in silver. Only 34 silver and 18 bronze 1st type Order of St. John of Jerusalem Life Saving Medals awarded 1874-88. EF £2000.00 Military Medal 3409 G.V.R Unnamed, French import mark 6.0 to the edge. Fine/ Good Fine £295.00 3410 G.V.R 104 Private A. T. Long, 3/Royal Fusiliers.

Served France from 1.6.1915 entitled to a 1914-15 trio, wounded whilst serving with the 4th battalion. Military Medal L.G. 16.7.1918 (Bethnal Green) most likely for the March offensive, operations on the Somme. GVF £320.00

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Military Medal cont. 3411 G.V.R 62911 Private A.D. Porte, 1/6 West Yorkshire Regiment.

M.M. London Gazette 21st October 1918, this gazette covers awards for minor actions across the whole of France including 27th May 1918. The previous owner thinks it was awarded for a trench raid in which Lieutenant Wright was killed and three young members were left to guard the body whilst the other members of the patrol took the prisoners back to headquarters.

Albert had previous service in the Mercantile Marine before transferring to the Liverpool regiment and later the 1/West Yorks. Awarded the Mercantile Marine medal and a WW1 pair along with the Military Medal. He was born 21.10.1899 in Liverpool, Father Alexander Porte a police officer. 1 or 2 light bruises GVF £320.00 3412 G.V.R 205726 Private W. Gardner, 7/East Yorkshire Regiment.

Military Medal gazetted 21st October 1918 London gazette states that Pte Gardner came from Middlesbrough. William Gardner was born in Middlesbrough in July 1886. William married Annie Ladyman in the 2nd quarter of 1907 months after he left the army. VF/GVF £325.00 3413 G.V.R 36657 Private W. C. E. Seymour, 7/East Yorkshire Regiment.

M.I.C states East Lanc`s Regiment. Medals and Roll state East York`s, London Gazette 11th February 1919 states East York`s Regiment. Both with same Regimental number!

The award is also listed in the East Yorkshires in The Great War by Everard Wyrall. 11th February 1919 states East York`s Regiment. This Gazette covers the awards for the Battle of , 8th August to 3rd September 1919. Discharged 1st April 1919 to Z Class reserve. 9. GVF £350.00 3414 G.V.R 30181 Private A. Miller, 7/East Yorkshire Regiment.

Anthony Miller served with the Manchester Regiment, later being transferred to the 7th Batt East Yorkshire Regiment with whom he won his Military Medal. This was documented in the London Gazette on the 23rd July 1919. The battalion war diary for Dec 1st, 1918 mentions the award to Pte Miller and states it was for gallantry in the field. At the time of winning the Military Medal Anthony Miller lived in Liverpool. Entitled to a pair. VF £300.00 3415 G.V.R 81569 Private C. E. Pook, Machine Gun Corps.

M.M. Edinburgh Gazette 22 October 1917. 141 company Machine Gun Corps most likely awarded for Ypres August 1917. Charles Ernest Pook was born in 1877 and lived at 47 Henry Street, Vauxhall. A pickle fireman by profession, he attested for the Machine Gun Corps on 31 January 1916 and saw service in France from 11 February 1917-22 February 1919. GVF £295.00 3416 G.V.R 755167 Corporal H. Fox, C.251/Bde. Royal Field Artillery - Territorial Force. With 2nd award bar.

Harold first saw service in France landing 20.4.1915. military medal awarded L.G. 18.6.1917 (A/Sjt) and was awarded for the 9th to 14th April 1917.

His second award bar L.G. 12.3.1918 (Sgt) (Kilwinning) most likely for the 20.11.1917 to 3.12.1917. Entitled to 1914-15 trio. Sold with copied M.I.C. and L.G. pages. VF/GVF £595.00

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Military Medal cont. 3417 G.VI.R, 1st type 'Ind Imp' legend 1938-1948 4123232 Private J. Chatham, Cheshire Regiment.

M.M. L.G. 27.4.1944. A rare award for escaping.

'Both captured in June '42 near Knightsbridge and subsequently imprisoned at CAPUA and then Campo 70 (MONTURANO). After the Armistice P.O.Ws were forbidden by the Senior British Officer to attempt to escape, and armed British picquets were posted to support the Italian guards. GILL and CHATHAM, however, escaped by getting over the outer wall and knocking out a sentry .Obtained civilian clothes, and made their way to TERMOLI, there they were caught by Germans when boarding a ship, and locked up in a house. They escaped from there through a window at night, boarded the boat again, and so reached ISTONIO. They walked to MANFREADODIA but found they could not leave the town without passes. They went to German H.Q. and speaking Italian asked for passes to BATI, which they received. They met British troops near ANDRIA on 23 Sept 43' Small edge bruise 7.0 and 3.0 EF £1900.00 Distinguished Flying Medal 3418 G.VI.R., 1st type 2210626 Sergeant L. M. Christie, Royal Air Force. Initial 'L' officially corrected.

Christie, Lesley Muirhead, 2210626 Sergeant, No 166 Squadron London Gazette 20.9.1945.

Sorties 35, Flying hours 240, Flight Engineer Air2/9083

'This N.C.O. as Flight Engineer has completed 35 sorties. During his tour of operations, he has proved himself to be a Flight Engineer of more than normal skill and on several occasions has enabled his Captain to press on to the target when mora engine trouble threatened to prevent the successful completion of an attack. An instance of his excellent crew discipline and efficiency was given on the night of the 14th/15th January 1945, when his aircraft was detailed to attack Merseburg Leuna. On the way out to the target, the starboard engine caught fire and the propeller had to be feathered but so complete was the captains confidence in Sergeant Christies ability to handle the three remaining engines that he decided to carry on although the aircraft was 100 miles from the target. Shortly afterwards, the aircraft was attacked by a Ju. 88 but so ably did this N.C.O. manipulate his engines that the Captain was able to out-manoeuvre the enemy fighter which was claimed as damaged by the gunners. The calmness and the cool courage displayed by Sergeant Christie on this occasion has characterized all his sorties that has made him a worthy member of a gallant crew. For his devotion to duty, exceptional skill, and steadfastness under fire, he is recommended for the award of the D.F.M.' With Buckingham Palace regret certificate, photograph of aircraft, crew and ground crew included. Photograph of recipient, also one of the group of administrations school. He flew with 166 Squadron. Mounted with pin. EF £2200.00 1932 3419 George V issue for distinguished conduct Havildar Mirza Khan, Burma Military Police. In bronze, robed bust.

Indian Police Medal Burma Gazette 12 January 1935. 'Distinguished service under difficult conditions during the operations in the War States, Burma'.Sold with copied gazette page. VF/GVF £450.00 King's Medal for Service in the Cause of Freedom 3420 Unnamed as issued, mounted on ladies bow. EF £265.00 Sea Gallantry Medal 3421 Victoria, large type for gallantry in silver (JAMES H. STALEY WRECK OF THE

"NEWMINSTER" ON THE 29.TH NOVEMBER 1897). The Steamship Newminster of Newcastle-upon-Tyne was on her beams ends in the Bay of Biscay when the Nellie and Lisbon hove in sight. A high sea was running at the time making the rescue difficult and dangerous. The boats from the Nellie and Lisbon could not get alongside and lines were passed by means of which the shipwrecked crew were drawn into the boats (extr. from: J. R.J. Scarlett: "The Sea Gallantry Medal") Light contacting GVF/EF £650.00

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Sea Gallantry Medal

3422 Victoria, large type for gallantry in silver Edge engraved 'Henry W. Willis, Wreck of the 'Edward and Sarah' on the 8th December 1895' in Board of Trade case of issue. 1 or 2 minor edge marks otherwise NEF £480.00 3423 Victoria, large type for gallantry in silver (William Saffery for Gallantry in Saving Life at Sea on the 7th March -1876) in a named case of issued case of issue.

The steam transport 'Arabia' was anchored off Penang on March 7, 1876. The night was squally with rain and a floodtide running. Afadjeo Peetoo, "a native butler", fell overboard into the shark-infested waters, rendered insensible from striking his head against the railing. He would have drowned or have been devoured in the time necessary to launch a boat had not Chief Steward William Saffery jumped in after him, keeping Peetoo's head above water until both were rescued by the ship's cutter. GVF £645.00 3424 Victoria large type for gallantry in bronze (Alfred Nichols in connection with the wreck of the 'Nordkap' on 13 March 1891.).

The schooner Nordkap of Fowey was in distress in the Atlantic on 13th March 1891. After putting out one boat which was stove in, the London steamship Mosser put out the starboard boat which then rescued the crew of the Nordkap. One silver 'Humanity' medal; one silver 'Gallantry' medal, and five bronze 'Gallantry' medals with £2 gratuity were awarded for this rescue. Alfred Nichols was Boatswain of the S.S. Mosser. Ex W. H. Fevyer collection. EF £450.00 3425 Victoria large type for gallantry in bronze (Fred Nicholson, Wreck of the "Great Victoria" on the 30th January 1891).

Able Seaman Fred Nicholson, of the Nepthis, was awarded the Board of Trade Gallantry Medal in Bronze for his service in the rescue effected upon the Great Victoria of Liverpool. Two silver and four bronze medals were awarded for this action. Choice EF £500.00 Sea Gallantry Medal (foreign services) 3426 Victoria issue, small type Don Asencio Fernandez Moran. In silver. (1860).

The brig "Anne" of Plymouth, was at anchor off Garrucha [Spain], when during a heavy easterly swell the boat in which the master was rowing himself ashore was capsized, and he would have been drowned had not the persons named in the margin, at great risk to themselves, rushed into the sea and rescued him from his perilous position (On 25 August, 1860, awarded to T. Gerez-Gerez, and Don Acensio Fernandez Moran, Secretary to the Health Office of Garrucha)." GVF £395.00 Royal Humane Society Medal 3427 Large bronze, successful rescue George Berry. (George Berry 1 January 1858) 51mm.

R.H.S. Case no. 16105, Bronze medal awarded to George Berry for a rescue from the river Ribble near the City of Preston 1.1.1858. VF/GVF £240.00 3428 Small bronze, successful rescue Allen Stayner. 4, August, 1869. with top riband buckle.

R.H.S. Case no. 18,412: 'On August 3rd [sic] 1869, A. Ramsdel fell into the Niagara River (which flows between Canada and USA) . Mr. Allen Stayner swam to and supported him until a boat came.' EF £220.00 3429 Small bronze, unsuccessful rescue (Robert Kay, Nov: 29. 1904) in Elkington & Co case of issue. 'In the early hours of this morning, a tragic occurrence took place on board a steam fishing vessel lying at the Corporation Fish Quay, North Shields. It appears from a statement made by Thomas Marshall, watchman on board the steam trawler John M. Smart, his attention was called soon after midnight to a noise on board the steam liner May Flower, of North Shields. He heard the watchman of the latter vessel shouting that he had a man down in the hold and asking if he (Marshall) had seen "David," meaning the Deputy Quay Master, who was on night duty. Dixon's Gazette Page 78

Royal Humane Society Medal cont. 3429 cont. Shortly afterwards Marshall heard a struggle on board the May Flower, and then a splash. Looking over the side of the John M. Smart, Marshall saw a man struggling in the water. He made a search for the watchman of the May Flower, but could not find him, and a man named Robert Kay, of Queen Street, North Shields, who was also on board the John M. Smart, jumped overboard to attempt a rescue. He saw two men struggling, but was unable to assist them, and they were not seen again.

The names of the men were Hugh McKie, a widower, between 50 and 60 years of age, and Joseph Grant Roberts, 26, a single man. The bodies of both men were recovered during the morning. A large crowd watched the grappling operations, and at mid-day Sidney Smith got hold of something heavy. As it was being drawn up, however, the weight suddenly became lighter, but the line was hauled in, and the body of McKie was found on the hooks. The grappling iron was dropped at the same spot by a man named Hollings, and directly afterwards the body of Roberts was also recovered. Both bodies bore traces of a violent death struggle, and it is supposed that the men had sunk clenched together. There was a livid mark on one of Roberts's wrists, and the faces of both men had a ghastly appearance.

The man Kay, who so gallantly jumped overboard to endeavour to save the lives of the men, had just recovered from a severe illness and is again confined to his bed owing to the shock of his cold plunge. Being still weak and seeing the men struggling together, he was afraid to go near them for fear of losing his own life.' EF £200.00 Lifesaving Medal 1911-1918 3430

National Cadet Corps and Ambulance Association Medal obverse: St. George's cross; reverse inscribed, 'Presented to T. S. Stubbs for Saving Life, August 1912', 31mm., silver and enamel, hallmarks for Birmingham 1912, complete with suspension and brooch bars, the latter inscribed, 'Merit' EF £250.00 Miscellaneous 3431 Carnegie Hero Fund Presentation Pocket Watch in silver.

With inner cover engraved, 'Presented by the Trustees of the Carnegie Hero Fund to Frank Williams, Scarborough, for Heroic Endeavour to Save Human Life 31st August 1916', reverse outer case ornately engraved with 'CHFT' (Carnegie Hero Fund Trust) cypher, condition of movement unknown.

'On the 31st August 1916, a girl got into difficulty while bathing in Cayton Bay, Scarborough, and her brother on going to her help also got into danger. Williams, R. Lewis, and Doris A. Blakely all went in and eventually got both out, but the girl did not recover. (Carnegie Case No. 42810). With a letter to Mr Frank Williams of Woodhurst, Scalby Road, Scarborough, from a representative of the Royal Humane Society, dated 16 October 1916, reading:

'I have much pleasure in informing you that the Society have awarded you their Bronze Medal for your gallant efforts in connection with the attempt to save the life of Miss Alice Thompson and the saving of the life of her brother John Thompson at Cayton Bay on August 31st. Testimonials on Parchment have also been awarded to your friend Lewis and to Miss Blakeley who assisted. ....' Minor hairline cracks to face £450.00 Corporation of Glasgow Bravery Medal 3432 David McArthur. Reverse engraved 'David McArthur 1947' 2nd type, silver, hallmarked Glasgow 1940.

David McArthur, of 28 McAlpine Street, Glasgow, was awarded the Glasgow Bravery Medal on 19 August 1947. For stopping a runaway horse in Stockwell Street on 21st March 1947. VF £200.00 3433 William Docherty. In silver. 2nd type dated 1946.

The following entry is recorded in the Glasgow Corporation minutes for 18 June 1946.The committee, on the recommendation of the Chief Constable, agreed that the Corporation Medal for Bravery be awarded to the following persons; William Docherty, 76 Killearn Street, for rescuing a boy from drowning in the Forth and Clyde Canal, 14th April last. Mounted for wear. GVF/EF £160.00

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Bravery Medal 3434 Strathclyde Regional Council Bravery Medal, silver-gilt (1977 E. Donnelly), complete with silver-gilt brooch bar, hallmarked Birmingham 1976.

1977 the date of this award is the period during the Fireman’s strike which lasted about 8 weeks. Records are scant and we have been unable to find a citation for this award. GVF £420.00 Lifesaving Medals 3435 In silver. Ottoman Empire Tahlisiye Medak for Saving Life, unnamed as issue, pierced with ring suspension.

The Tahlisiye Medal was instituted in 1859 and was awarded to those who had saved other people's lives from drowning, fires, earthquakes, or landslides whilst risking one's own life. VF £245.00 Drummond Castle Medal 3436 Unnamed as issued "Swan" French duty stamp to edge.

The Castle Mail Packets Company liner S.S. Drummond Castle, homeward bound from Natal and Cape Town, struck a reef off Ushant in a fog on the night of 16 June 1896. Of the 143 passengers and 104 officers and crew, only three escaped.

Silver medals were struck with the approval of Queen Victoria for award to the Breton fishermen and other inhabitants of Brest, Ushant, and Molene who helped in rescuing the survivors, and in the recovery and burial of those lost. A total of 252 medals were issued. EF £375.00 Lifesaving French Ministry Marine Medal 3437 In silver. Impressed naming to edge A Edwards (George) Marine. Second Empire by Caque, 33mm Napoleon III on obverse, 5th mode reverse inscribed 'Marin Pecheur Anglais, Services a la Marine Francaise. 1855'.

A good research project. Choice EF £265.00 Miscellaneous 3438 City General Hospital Sheffield Nursing lapel badge.

Awarded to Nurses on completion of training. EF £12.00 3439 C.B.E. Brooch, silver -gilt and enamel. EF £15.00 SINGLE CAMPAIGN MEDALS

Charles II and Catherine of Braganza, British Colonisation, silver medal, 1670 3440 41mm. By John Roettier, conjoined busts right, CAROLVS ET CATHARINA REX ET REGINA, rev., the globe, centred on Africa and showing the Eastern seaboard of North America. VF £565.00 Red Hot Shot Medal 1782 3441 H. Hobbs. In copper. 41mm, with integral large suspension.

The Great Siege of Gibraltar was the longest-recorded siege in the annals of the British Army; between 1779 and 1783 a small British garrison, together with a Hanoverian contingent, defended the Rock against the combined land and sea forces of France and Spain who were determined to take this strategically-important base guarding the entrance to the Mediterranean.

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Red Hot Shot Medal 1782 cont.

The 'Grand Attack', which commenced on 13 September 1782, was opened by a cannonade from 200 pieces of heavy ordnance and shortly followed by an assault on the landward side by a French army 40,000-strong led by the Duc de Crillon.

Concurrently a combined French and Spanish fleet of forty-seven ships (including the highly thought-of Battery vessels, converted Ships of the Line) commenced bombardment from the seaward side. These Battery ships, thought to be impervious to red-hot shot fired from British artillery stationed in the King's and the Orange Bastions, proved an utter failure: a 'wetting system' was too efficient and soaked their stores of gunpowder rendering their guns useless, and the penetrating power of British shot (or 'hot potatoes') meant that shot lodged deep in the ships' timbers still caused them to catch fire. Two of the leading batteries, the Spanish vessels Talla Piedra and Pastora became particular targets for the British artillery and were soon reduced to floating infernos. The sight of this caused the remainder to be abandoned and destroyed; French and Spanish casualties that day amounted to at least 1,500 killed, wounded, or drowned for the loss of only 16 killed and 18 wounded amongst the garrison. The British artillery expended an astonishing 8,300 rounds during this assault alone.

Approximately ten 'Red Hot Shot' medals are known to exist, though sources vary on their origins: some state they were particular awards bestowed by commanding officers on deserving soldiers, others that they were privately purchased. Provenance: Glendining's, February 1909, July 1923, July 1928, and June 1947 Lovell Collection, 1977. Sold with a file of copied research.

GVF £3500.00 Mr Davisons's Nile Medal 1798 3442 in bronze as issued to ratings 47.5mm. FINE VF £265.00 Seringapatam Medal 1799 3443 In silver. 48mm, Soho Mint. Choice EF £1250.00 3444 Calcutta Mint 47mm a later striking, a trace of die crack to obverse with silver-gilt straight bar suspension. VF £385.00 3445 English issue, 48mm in diameter In bronze. Light contact marks VF/GVF £350.00 Sultan's Medal For Egypt 1801 3446 48mm in diameter In gold. Turkey 2nd class, with original chain and hook suspension. Rare VF £4950.00 3447 43mm in diameter In gold. Turkey 3rd Class, fitted with a 9ct gold straight bar suspension.. Minor mark in the field to reverse otherwise VF/EF £4500.00 3448 36mm in diameter In silver. Turkey 5th Class, chain and hook suspension, sometime gilded, scratch marks to obverse. Some graffiti in the field to obverse otherwise VF £2450.00 Medal for Capture of Rodrigues, Isle of Bourbon and Isle of France 1809-1810 3449 In silver. Original striking, 49mm.

Capture of Rodrigues, Bourbon & Isle De France, The Madras Government (east India Company) found their commercial interests endangered by the French occupation of the Isles De France & Bourbon where also numerous privateers found sanctuary and used as bases. General Abercrobie was in command of an expedition which began by occupying Rodrigues which was then used as a rendezvous by troops from Bombay and Madras. After slight resistance Bourbon fell to the combined sea and land forces on 8th July 1810 and the expedition to take the Isle De France (Mauritius) was then mounted.

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Medal for Capture of Rodrigues, Isle of Bourbon and Isle of France 1809-1810 3449 cont. The force, having concentrated at Rodrigues, sailed for the Isle De France on 22nd November and on 3rd December 1810, the French having been completely out-generalled, Port St. Louis surrendered. The Island now reverted to its old name Mauritius so called originally by the Dutch in honour of their Prince Maurice. About 2,200 of the medals were awarded to the troops who took part, but it is thought that many were over the years sold for melting or otherwise lost to posterity. GVF £2000.00 Naval General Service Medal 1793-1840 3450 1 clasp, Algiers (1328). William Holden, Royal Marines.

William Holden served as a Private, Royal Marines with H.M.S. Leander for Algiers. The battle of Algiers took place 27.8.1816 and Leander had 219 casualties He is shown as Hasler H 29.9.1816 possible casualty. Provenance: Spink, September 1981 GVF £1550.00 3451 1 clasp, Navarino (1142). Midshipman H.G. Morris.

Captain Henry Gage Morris was born in November 1811, the second son of Rear Admiral H.G. Morris, he entered the Royal Navy as a Midshipman aboard H.M.S. Glasgow shortly prior to his participation in the Battle of Navarino on 20.1.1827. Passing his Lieutenants examination in 1830, he did not obtain another seagoing appointment until April 1837, when he joined the Hastings, nor did he see further action until the first opium wars, when he was First Lieutenant of the Harlequin. Appointed Signal Lieutenant to Sir Charles Ogle in January 1846 and promoted to Commander in June of the same year. Morris shortly afterwards assumed command of the Cambrian in the East Indies. He was advanced to Captain in May 1856.

Upon researching we discovered that his older brother (the eldest son of Rear Admiral H.G. Morris) ‘The Rev. Fras. Orpen Morris, B.A., of Worcester College, Oxford, is Vicar of Nafferton, in the East Riding of Yorkshire' This village is about 7 miles from where we sit with his brothers medal, what a coincidence.! GVF/EF £2300.00 3452 1 clasp, Navarino (1142). Ordinary Seaman Richard Tasker.

Richard Tasker served aboard H.M.S. Dartmouth at the battle of Navarino in October 1827. He is confirmed as a unique name on the N.G.S. roll, the ship suffering 14 casualties at the battle. Choice EF £1450.00 3453 1 clasp, Syria (6978). James McKay, Royal Navy.

Boson's Yeoman James Mckay first saw service in H.M.S. Tonnant 24.6.1806 to 11.7.1817, Prince of Wales 14.3.1812 to 31.5.1812, 1.6.1812 to 19.7.1814 Bombay 20.7.1814 to 15.7.1816, Bellerophon 29.4.1817. Probably discharged 30.7.1841 medal was delivered to Sir James Gordon 14.5.1849.Sold Glendening January 1942. VF/GVF £870.00 3454 1 clasp, Syria (6978). Alfred Brentnall, Royal Navy.

A unique name upon the rolls, serving as an Ordinary Seaman aboard H.M.S. Implacable. Provenance: Glendining's, March 1908. Light edge bruising VF/GVF £785.00 3455 2 clasps, Navarino (1142), Syria (6978). John Couzens.

Served aboard H.M.S. Talbot at the Battle of Navarino on October, 1827 where she sustained 25 casualties. He was promoted to Gunner by the time he served at Syria in November 1840 aboard H.M.S. Medea who saw some action sustaining 5 casualties. Sold Sotheby 1910. GVF £1950.00 St. Jean D'Acre Medal 1840 3456 Silver, unnamed as issued double ring suspension. VF £340.00 3457 In bronze. Plugged with later loop and ring suspension. Fine/VF £175.00

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Military General Service Medal 1793-1814 3458 1 clasp, Guadaloupe. Captain A.A. Freer, 25th Foot.

Major 1st July 1813, still serving in the 25th Foot in the 1816 Army list. Listed in the M.G.S. roll as also saw service with the 38th. EF £2200.00 3459 1 clasp, Nive. T. Oliver, 3rd Foot Guards (Scots Guards).

Thomas Oliver was born in West Marns, near Petersfield in 1795. He attested for the regiment at Stilton in Huntingdonshire on 1.4.1813 age 18 and a labourer by trade. From August 1813 to July 1814 he was in the Peninsula, was present at Waterloo and then in 1817 and 1818 went back to Portugal. He was discharged in London on 8th March 1836, he had served 24 years, 343 days including 2 years for Waterloo, where the 2nd battalion defended Hougoumont. On his discharge due to varicose veins, his character was described as 'indifferent'. He was awarded his MGS in 1850. At Waterloo he served in Lt. Col. Rooke's Company, he was awarded the medal and £2.11s.4d. in prize money. He was given a pension of 1s.1d a day. He died 16.10.1860 in London age 65. Sold with photocopy discharge papers. GVF/EF £1350.00 3460 2 clasps, Ciudad Rodrigo, Badajoz. J. Greenwood, 77th Foot.

James Greenwood's entitlement is confirmed, as above, on the M.G.S. Medal Roll. Research suggests that his first medal was 'lost in the post', and that he was also present at the memorial service held for the Duke of Wellington in Preston on 18 November 1852. Ex Glendining, June 1913, and June 1925; Spink, May 1951 VF £1250.00 3461 2 clasps, Salamanca, Vittoria. Thomas Evans, 1st Foot.

There were three Thomas Evans with the regiment who received the Waterloo medal. One a single clasp Corunna rank Drummer Thomas Evans so we know it is not him. One listed as Thomas Evans 2 and had a 7 clasp M.G.S so it is not him. This 2 clasp being number 1 on the roll and listed as present at Waterloo (someone out there has his Waterloo medal in Fair/Fine condition) This was originally sold as him being born in Rozin Market, Haverford West, but there is no mention of his service at Waterloo, no 2 years' service mentioned for the same so do not think this is the man. The Royal Scots took over 160 casualties at Salamanca and over 100 at Vittoria. At the battle of Waterloo, they suffered over 60% casualties, killed, or wounded. Contact wear to the edge 9.0 and 3.0 Fine/Good Fine £1375.00 3462 2 clasps, Vittoria, Toulouse. J. McKinven, Royal Artillery Drivers.

Sold with copied roll pages confirming clasps. Served in Captain Bains Company. VF £1050.00 3463 2 clasps, Nive, Orthes. E. Saunders, 7th Hussars. Born Clapham Surrey circa 1788 enlisting 14.3.1812, sold with details of his posting. Only 18 Nive clasps to the regiment, discharged 29.7.1814. Light contacting VF/VF+ £1300.00 3464 3 clasps, Vittoria, Orthes, Toulouse. W. Pettet, 10th Hussars.

William Pettett served in the Peninsular War as a Private with the 10th (Prince of Wales's Own) Hussars and was present at the Battle of Vittoria on 21 June 1813. Having crossed the Pyrenees at Nivelle and the Nive on 9-13 December, Wellington's army set off in pursuit of Marshal Soult. Soult destroyed the bridges behind him and took up a strong defensive position on the Saveterre ridge, covering the approaches to Orthes. British pontoons arrived on 23 February, and four days later Wellington ordered the 3rd and Light Divisions to advance. Wading through a deep morass, the gallant infantry pressed on and gained the Savaterre heights. To cries of sauve qui peut, the French infantry threw away their arms and knapsacks, making a dash for the bridge at Sault de Navailles. The 10th Hussars intercepted them, sabring about 300 and taking many prisoners.

Pettett served at Waterloo during the Hundred Days' Campaign as a Private in Captain Grey's (No. 4) Troop, 10th Hussars. At the Battle of Waterloo on 18 June 1815, the 10th Hussars acted as vedettes on Wellington's extreme left. Part of Vivian's Brigade, these vedettes covered a wide area between the hamlets of Smohain and Frichermont. At about 2.30 p.m., one of them intercepted the Prussian officer who brought news of Blucher's approach. The 10th Hussars fought well against French cavalry rearguards during the general advance at 9 p.m., even charging a square of the Old Guard. Casualties totalled 94, with one officer killed. GVF £1450.00

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Military General Service Medal 1793-1814 cont. 3465 3 clasps, Vittoria, Orthes, Toulouse. John Ross, 15th Hussars.

Born Holwell Somerset October -November 1781, enlisted Sherborne Dorset, June 1801. Discharged Dublin 30.9.1814 due to ill health at 9d pence a day. In pensioner at Kilmainham, Dublin, 30.10.1814 served in Captain Thackerys Troop. Lived Holwell near Sherborne with wife Keziah (nee wills). The 15th suffered 2 officers and 47 men wounded at Vittoria and 10 men killed and 9 men wounded at Orthes Contact marks VF/VF+ £1400.00 3466 3 clasps, Nive, Orthes, Toulouse. Lieut. J. N. Gosset, 95th Rifles. With top buckle bar.

According to the Army list; 'Major John Noah Gosset, b. Jersey 1793. Served with the Rifle brigade in the Peninsula from Oct. 1813 to July 1814, including the battle of the Nive 10th - 13th Dec, passage of the Gave d'Oleron, battle of Orthes, actions at Tarbes and Tournefeuille, and battle of Toulouse.

Served afterwards in the American War and was constantly engaged near New Orleans from 23Dec. 1814 to 7 Jan 1815 and was also present at the attack on New Orleans on the 8th Jan- wounded in the head. Died Jersey 1870.

Promoted Major of the 95th in 1835, he was finally appointed barrack Master of Derry in 1841. Gosset was apparently somewhat of an artist and a book of some 120 of his paintings done when he was Barrack Master 1841-45 are held in the museum at Derry and a small booklet 'Derry and the Northwest, 1846. The paintings of John Noah Gosset' was published in 1994. The 18cm by 24cm pencil and ink portrait sold with the medal may well have been done by Gosset himself.

1812 War The exploits of the 95th in the peninsula War are well known but less so is the role they played in the closing stages of the 'American War’ Only 5 companies 0f the 3/95th served in the 1812 War, reaching Mobile on the 10th December 1814 and landing as an advanced guard to the invasion force on 23rd. From this moment onward the 95th were almost constantly engaged against the enemy, indeed on the night of the 23rd, the 95th along with the 85th were involved in the confused night battle in which fighting was hand to hand at times and a major attack by the Americans under Jackson was repulsed. During this action, the 95th alone lost 126 men, over a fifth of their entire force. Once the army had been assembled, the 95th lead the advance towards New Orleans on 28th December, driving enemy pickets before them and being harassed by enemy themselves, they would lose a further 9 men by 7th January, the eve of the attack on New Orleans itself. Sold with a more detailed account and the drawing. GVF £6500.00 3467 4 clasps, Vimiera, Salamanca, Vittoria, Pyrenees. P. Lewis, 40th Foot.

This regiment saw much action in the Peninsula and suffered high casualties at Salamanca and the Pyrenees. The regiment fought at New Orleans, Mobile but it is not known if Peter Lewis was present, he was not present at Waterloo. Provenance: Glendining's, May 1904. Spink, January 1960. Light edge bruises in places overall about VF £1450.00 3468 4 clasps, Talavera, Busaco, Ciudad Rodrigo, Salamanca. J. Jones, 3rd Foot Guards (Scots Guards).

John Jones was born at Wrexham, in the county of Denby, and originally enlisted into the 4th Foot on 12 October 1799, serving in that regiment until 24 October 1802. He enlisted into the 3rd Foot Guards on 5 November 1803, aged 23, a Tanner by trade, and served for a further eleven years 9 days.

He was discharged in London on 15 November 1814, in consequence of 'being lame in the right thumb and wounded in the right hand at Talavera'. Sold with copied discharge papers. VF/GVF £1985.00 3469 5 clasps, Corunna, Vittoria, St Sebastian, Orthes, Toulouse. T. Hair, Royal Artillery Drivers.

Thomas Hair served with "A" Troop R.A. Drivers, attached to Drummond's Company 3rd Battalion R.A., and later with "L" Troop R.A. Drivers, attached to May's Company 1st Battalion R.A. Sold with further research. VF £1750.00

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Military General Service Medal 1793-1814 cont. 3470 5 clasps, Vittoria, Nivelle, Nive, Orthes, Toulouse. A. Cooper, 39th Foot.

Abraham Cooper was born at Holmley, Hereford, and served in the 39th Foot for 7 years 5 months. He was discharged on 25 October 1817 and admitted to a late pension in February 1853, being 'wounded right cheek and shoulder at Vittoria and left thigh at Toulouse, also ruptured'. Sold with copied Chelsea Hospital examination record and medal roll entry. Edge bruise and slight distortion of the clasps otherwise NVF £1975.00 Regimental Medal of Merit 3471 Peter Garrick, 88th Foot. 3rd Class, 88th Foot reverse engraved Nive, Vittoria, Pyrenees, Nivelle and Orthes.

Enlisted in the 2nd battalion 88th Regiment circa 1811. Sold with a copy of the muster rolls showing where he served. Appears on the musters for the 1st battalion 4th company as serving in Portugal, Spain, and France 25th March 1813 to March 1814. He next served in Canada and is present in Paris 25th June to September 1815. Served in France with the regiment until May then he was based in Edinburgh Castle still serving. He did not live/ or appear to claim his Military General Service entitlement, but the regiment suffered 215 officers and men killed or wounded at Vittoria and 268 at Orthes. The 88th Regiment Order of Merit was established in 1818 and was formed of three classes - first class for 12 battles, 2nd class for 7 to 11 battles, and 3rd class for 6 or fewer. Pleasing VF £1800.00 Waterloo Medal 1815 3472 With original steel clip and replacement contemporary German steel straight ribbon bar James pearson, 51st Light Infantry.

James served in Captain Samuel Beardly's Company at Waterloo. On June the 18th the 51st occupied a position 400 yards behind Houghmont and spent the day skirmishing under artillery fire and under attack for the French Cavalry. They later formed part of the army of occupation and remained in France (reference Wellingtons Regiments by Ian Fletcher) AVF £1975.00 3473 With original steel clip and replacement German silver straight ribbon bar John Durrall, 1st Royal Dragoons.

John Durrall was born in the Parish of Rustrick, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, and enlisted for the 1st Dragoons at Bristol on Christmas Day 1798, aged 25, for unlimited service. He was discharged on 24 June 1820, in consequence of 'a wound in the side & being worn out.' The Surgeon's report states that he 'was severely wounded in the left side at the battle of Waterloo - from the effects of which wound he has never perfectly recovered and I am of the opinion that he is altogether worn out & totally unfit for further service. He was admitted as an Out-Pensioner to the Royal Hospital, Kilmainham, on 5 July 1820, being 'unfit for service, wounded in the side & worn out,' and granted a pension of 1s per diem with the intention to reside at Ayr. Sold with copied discharge papers and his original Royal Hospital, Kilmainham, certificate of admission and instructions as an Out-Pensioner, dated as above, this rather tatty and fragile but a rare survival. VF/VF+ £3600.00 3474 With replacement steel clip and ring suspension Jos. Tucky, Royal Scots Greys.

Joseph Tucky (Tuckie) was born in the Parish of Bearstead, near Maidstone, Kent, and enlisted for the 2nd Dragoons at Canterbury on 24th December 1804, aged 18, for unlimited service, a Bricklayer by trade. He served in Captain Payne's troop at Waterloo and was discharged at Piershill Barracks on 4 August 1818, in consequence of 'having contracted a severe pectoral complaint during the campaign of 1815 in Flanders by exposure to wet and moisture.' Sold with copied service papers. NVF £7800.00 3475 With original steel clip and ring suspension Samuel Vallis, 11th Light Dragoons. Fitted with later silver-gilt ribbon buckle.

Mackenzie collection April 1913, and later sold by Glendining in November 1935 and March 1938. Born Staffordshire. Samuel Vallis died at Warmhout, France, on 12 April 1816. Fine £1875.00

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Waterloo Medal 1815 cont. 3476 With original steel clip and ring suspension William Price, 16th Light Dragoons.

William Price was discharged on 13 March 1817, on reduction of the regiment. Sold with copied muster roll. Fine £2200.00 3477 With original steel clip and ring suspension George Turner, 23rd Light Dragoons.

George Turner is confirmed on the medal roll as having served in Captain P. L. Cox's Troop No. 6. At Waterloo, on June 18th, 1815 the regiment was commanded by Lieutenant Colonel the Earl of Portington. It lost 77 men killed, wounded, and missing during the battle. At the end of the day a group of the 23rd escorted the wounded earl of Uxbridge from the field. A nice example. VF/GVF £2400.00 3478 With contemporary style steel clip and ring suspension Henry Liddon, 1st Batt. 40th Foot.

Henry served in Captain Sempronius Stratton's Company at Waterloo in reserve, but as the day progressed they were brought in to reinforce the centre and took part in the final charge against the Imperial Guards, losing over 200 men on the day. The musters of September - December 1816 show him as invalided back to England on the 26th October 1816 and discharged. Born in the parish of Broad Clist near Exeter, Devon C1783. Served with the Woolwich Division Royal Marines attesting at Exeter 28th April 1806 and discharged 6th September 1814 on reduction of the corps. VF £2450.00 3479 With contemporary style replacement steel clip and ring suspension Thomas Haddon, 1st Batt. 40th Reg. Foot.

Thomas Haddon served in Captain Sempronius Stratton's Company at Waterloo in reserve, but as the day progressed they were brought in to reinforce the center and took part in the final charge against the Imperial Guards, losing over 200 men on the day. Sold with some copy musters which show that Thomas was a volunteer from the Leicester Militia on 1.4.1813. The 1812-1813 musters show he joined from the 2nd battalion but that he was sick at Vittoria spending 51 days in the regimental hospital and 3 days in the general hospital. The 1814-15 musters again show him as spending a further 77 days in hospital. Thomas was paid and discharged up to 21st November 1816. Pleasing VF £2400.00 3480 With original steel clip and ring suspension Corporal James William, 1st Batt. 71st Foot. Rank engraved.

James William was born in 1793 and enlisted as a boy entrant in the 71st on 25 April 1809. He served in the 2nd Battalion at Glasgow Barracks and commenced his men's service on 25 October 1809, on attaining his 18th birthday. In January 1814, he transferred to the 1st Battalion on active service in France where he was present at the battle of Toulouse (entitled to medal and clasp). Promoted to Corporal on 25 December 1814, he served in Captain Gordon's Company at Waterloo. He was reduced to Private on 8 November 1815 and was discharged without pension from the Army of Occupation in France on 21 May 1818, at the termination of his engagement. The 71st played no part in the battle of Quatre Bras but did do excellent service two days later at Waterloo where the battalion lost 16 officers and 198 men killed and wounded. The battalion marched on to Paris after the battle and remained in France until the end of October 1818 when it embarked at Calais for Dover which was reached on October 29th. Rank engraved. VF/VF+ £2300.00 3481 With original steel clip and ring suspension Ensign William Smith, 1st Batt. 71st Foot.

William Smith was born at Ballimena, Co. Antrim, in 1784. He was appointed Ensign in the 71st Foot on 1 September 1813, at the age of nineteen. The 71st played no part in the battle of Quatre Bras but did do excellent service two days later at Waterloo where the battalion lost 16 officers and 198 men killed and wounded. The battalion marched on to Paris after the battle and remained in France until the end of October 1818 when it embarked at Calais for Dover which was reached on October 29th. The second senior Ensign in the regiment at Waterloo, he was promoted to Lieutenant on 18 July 1815 and placed on half-pay on 24 December 1815, upon the reduction of the regiment. Lieutenant Smith later lived at Ballimena, where he died on 23 April 1860. A nice example. Light edge bruise to reverse GVF £6800.00

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Waterloo Medal 1815 cont. 3482 With replacement clip and straight bar suspension George Black, 1st Batt. 79th Foot.

George Black was born at Wigton, Galloway, and enlisted at Ayr on 1 October 1804, at the ripe old age of 31. He 'served at Copenhagen in 1807, in Sweden in 1808, Portugal & Spain in 1808, Walcheren in 1809, Peninsula & South of France in 1810, 1811, 1812, 1813 & 1814, Flanders & France in 1815, 1816, 1817 & 1818, and was wounded in the head at Walcheren and slightly in the head at Waterloo'. George Black was discharged on 24 February 1819, upon a reduction in the establishment, having served 16 years 147 days, including 2 years for Waterloo. About VF £4980.00 3483 With original steel clip and contemporary split ring suspension Frederick Knowlson, 2nd Batt 35th Regiment Foot.

Enlisted 4.4.1809 from Westbury, Gloucester, served in Captain McDonalds Company at Waterloo. 570 men from the 35th (Sussex Regiment) were present in reserve at Waterloo. Lieutenant Generals Coalville's 4th Division. VF £1795.00 3484 With original steel clip and ring suspension John Hughes, 51st Regiment.

John Hughes was born at Monmouth and enlisted into the 51st Foot at Bristol on 1 April 1813, for life, aged twenty-four, a sailmaker by trade. He was discharged at Corfu on 23 November 1824, in consequence of 'a severe affection of the chest contracted in Corfu in 1822'. His total service amounted to just 5 years 275 days, including 2 years for Waterloo, having been reduced by 7 years 329 days for 'desertion', although his later conduct was described as 'good'. Sold with copied discharge papers and medal rolls. Fine/Good Fine £2200.00 3485 With original steel clip and ring suspension Donald Cattanach, 1st Bat. 92nd Highlanders.

Two men of this name present in the 92nd Highlanders at Waterloo, one of whom was severely wounded. One of the hardest Waterloos to find, so many in museums and highly collected. At the battle of Waterloo 18th June 1815, the 92nd joined the charge of the Royal Scots Grays, many of the men grabbing the stirrups of the Greys and hitching a lift from the Cavalrymen, they lost another 116 men on the day. Sold with copied discharge papers. Some edge bruising Fine/VF £3800.00 3486 With original steel clip and contemporary split ring suspension John Stacey, Royal Wagon Train.

Previously served in the Peninsula and received the medal with clasps Salamanca, Vittoria, and St. Sebastian, confirmed on the Waterloo roll as having been promoted to Corporal. Pleasing Fine £1900.00 3487 With original steel clip and ring suspension Charles Remte, King's German Legion, 8th Line Battalion.

The 8th Line Battalion suffered badly at Waterloo because of an imprudent order from the Prince of Orange, who ordered the battalion to advance to relieve La Haye Sainte. Despite warnings of the presence of massed French cavalry, hidden by a natural fold in the land, the German battalion was caught in line by the cavalry who made short and bloody work of them. As a result the 8th Line Battalion ceased to exist as a fighting unit and suffered the further ignominy of losing the King's Colour to Napoleon's Garde-Chasseurs, the first and only time in the history of the Legion that a colour was lost in battle. It was subsequently recovered by a Hannoverian cavalryman at Sockel on 1 August 1815. Sold with muster details and other research. Pleasing VF £2150.00 3488 With original steel clip and replacement ring suspension James Mills, Royal Artillery Drivers.

James Mills served as a Driver in Major N. Turner's 'A' Troop, Royal Artillery Drivers. The Waterloo Roll, Paris August 1815, shows him as enlisting in May 1811. Pleasing Fine/Good Fine £1750.00

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Waterloo Medal 1815 cont. 3489 With replacement silver clip and steel ring suspension Sergeant Charles Copp, 6th Inniskilling Dragoons.

Charles Copp was born circa 1783 in Littlehampton, Exeter, Devon and enlisted into the British Army for 'unlimited service' when aged 18 at Exeter on 22nd August 1801, joining as a Private the 6th or Inniskilling Dragoons, he was subsequently promoted to Corporal circa 1809, and Sergeant circa 1814, being present with his regiment at the battle of Waterloo 18th June 1815, where his regiment charged D'Erlon's Infantry and then the French Cuirassier's as part of the Union Brigade.

His regiment which formed part of Major General the Honourable William Ponsonby's 2nd Brigade -The Union Brigade, was present at Waterloo with 396 men, but suffered 217 casualties, of which 1 officer was killed, and 5 wounded with 1 missing, and of the other ranks 72 were killed, and 111 wounded, and 27 missing. Copp who survived the battle unscathed, was later promoted to Troop Sergeant Major circa 1816, and was discharged at Dublin on 10th August 1821, becoming a Kilmainham Pensioner, he had served in all 22 years and 4 days with the Colours including 2 years granted for having been present at Waterloo. Contacting Fine £2800.00 Germany, Frankfurt, Silver Medal for Volunteers 1813-1814, 34mm 3490

Sold Morton and Eden, May 2006, lot 635 Ex J. Coolidge Hills Collection. EF £450.00 Bavaria Cross 1813-1814 3491 Replacement ribbon. VF £120.00 Order of the Lily 1815 France 3492 Fleur-De-Lys. A nice early piece. GVF £200.00 Hanoverian Waterloo Medal 1815 3493 Cornet Friedrich Noebling, Hus. Rgt. Prinz Regent. VF £1150.00 3494 Trainknecht Heinrich Lampe, Landw. Bataillon Hameln. Fine/VF £850.00 3495 Husar Johann Habermann, Husar Regiment Bremen & Verden. Fitted with contemporary silver suspension and steel ring. Lettering weak in places Fair/Fine £495.00 Nassau Waterloo Medal 1815 3496 Fine/VF £450.00 Saxe-Gotha-Altenburg Campaign Medal 1814-1815 3497 42mm. VF £485.00 Regimental and Volunteer Medal 3498 J. Robinson, 13th Light Infantry. Medal of Merit 13th Light Infantry, 14 Years Service.

J. Robinson (James)unique name in the 13th Foot, served from 8.8.1825. he was born in Gowran in County Kilkenny, Ireland and enlisted 20 years of age serving in India and receiving the Ghuznee 1839, Jellalabad1841-1842 1841-42 and the Cabul 1842. Landed at Gravesend in 1845 and took his discharge in 1847. Balmer R.214, C. J. Robinson believed issued about 1840. Sold in the Tilling collection VF £350.00

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Army of India Medal 1799-1826 3499 Short hyphen reverse, 1 clasp, Nagpore. T. Westbury, 1st Foot. Sometime lacquered or acid cleaned, edge bruise Fine/ Good Fine £1800.00 3500 Short hyphen reverse, 1 clasp, Maheidpoor. A. Simpson, 22nd Light Dragoons.

Captain Vernon's troop and the regiment was awarded the Battle Honour "Seringapatam" in 1817. Only 29 clasps awarded to the 22nd Light Dragoons, one hundred and sixty-seven clasps were awarded in total to Europeans. Therefore, a scarce medal to Europeans. Light contact marks VF/VF+ £2560.00 3501 Short hyphen reverse, 1 clasp, Ava. Capt J. Clarke Brig. Maj. With contemporary silver slide clasp inscribed 'Arracan'.

The First Burmese War Medal awarded to Major-General John Clarke, K.H., an Ensign in the 54th Foot at Waterloo, who was severely wounded leading the attack upon the fortified heights of Arracan in Burma. John Clarke was appointed an Ensign in the 54th on 2 June 1814, and served with the regiment in the campaign of 1815, including the battle of Waterloo and storming of Cambrai. Promoted to Lieutenant in November 1821, he was appointed Aide-de-Camp to Brigadier-General William Macbean, 54th Foot, and served in the campaign of 1824 and 1825 in Ava, including the taking of Rangoon, Kimendine, Kamaroot, and Mahattee. He led the attack on the fortified heights of Arracan, 29 March 1825, and was severely wounded in the neck, arm, and left side.

'Where the advance halted it was partly covered by a tank, and Brigadier-General Macbean made a disposition for acquiring the principal hills in the first range at the commencement of the pass. Four pieces of artillery were ordered forward to cover the attack, and the troops for the assault, consisting of the light infantry company of His Majesty's 54th Regiment, four companies of the 2nd Light Infantry Battalion, and the light infantry companies of the 10th and 16th regiments of Madras Native Infantry, with the rifle company of the Mugh Levy, were placed under Major Kemm; a support of six companies of the 16th Regiment, Madras Native Infantry, under Captain French of that corps, followed.

The assault commenced, and despite a well-directed fire and of the steepness of the ascent, which was occasionally nearly perpendicular, many gained the summit. Lieutenant Clarke, Aide-de-Camp to Brigadier- General Macbean, with several of the light infantry company of His Majesty's 54th Regiment, got their hands on the trench, but even with the assistance such a hold afforded were unable to maintain their ground; large stones were rolled on them and smaller ones were discharged from bows; the consequence was they were precipitated to the bottom. In this attempt the efforts were persevered till every officer was wounded.' (Despatch of Brigadier-General J. W. Morrison, commanding South-Eastern Division)..

Clarke was promoted to Captain in August 1826; Major, December 1829; Brevet Lieutenant-Colonel, November 1841; Lieutenant-Colonel, February 1849; Colonel, June 1854; Major-General, October 1858. He was appointed Colonel of the 59th Foot on 9 March 1863 and died on 22 March 1865. GVF £2790.00 3502 Short hyphen reverse, 1 clasp, Bhurtpoor. Wm. Carpenter, 16th Lancers.

Medal and clasp confirmed on the roll, served in Captain Macaul G Troop Light contacting AVF £1350.00 3503 Long hyphen reverse, 1 clasp, Kirkee and Poona. Private Peelajee Raniah, 1st Battalion 7th Regiment N.I.

The 1st /3rd participated in the third Maharatra war and took the brunt of the action at Kirkee in November 1817. A rare and most interesting medal. See 'Medals of British India Volume 2 part 111 by Robert Puddester for evaluation of existing medals recorded. GVF £2000.00 Netherlands Hasselt Cross 1830-1831 3504 With original ribbon. VF £130.00 Portuguese Auxilliary Legion Medal 1835-37, 32mm 3505 In silver. For members of the British Force that served in Spain during the first Carlist War. EF £250.00

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Ghuznee Medal 1839 3506 T. Robinson, 16th Lancers.

592 Private Thomas Robinson, born Leeds, Yorkshire; enlisted 16th Lancers, May 1829; service with the regiment included, 'assault and capture of Ghuznee, also in action at Maharajpoor in Dec. 1843' (service papers refer); discharged July 1846, after 17 years and 60 days service with the Colours. Well contacted Fair £780.00 Candahar, Ghuznee and Cabul Medal 1841-1842 3507 Reverse Candahar Unnamed.

Scarce reverse. GVF £485.00 3508 Reverse Cabul Original flat steel suspender & claw which shows a slight crack, unnamed as issued. EF £480.00 3509 Reverse Cabul Timothy Denahy, 3rd Light Dragoons. With top brooch bar.

Born in Mill Street, Co Cork 1818/19 and enlisted 3.2.1839 serving 10 years without blemish. However, between 1848 and 1857 he was tried 9 times by court martial and served numerous short terms in prison until discharge in 1864 he became a reformed character 63 entries in the defaulter's book. Present in the action at Cabul, Moodkee where the regiment suffered 95 officers and men killed or wounded, Ferozeshuhur with over 148 casualties, Sobron over 30 and Ramnuggur 1848.

Present at the battle of Chillianwallah where the regiment suffered 24 men killed and 16 officers and men wounded. Served 24 years, 43 days and was discharged 23.8.1864 at Manchester. Lived at number 4 York Place Camden. Died Guildford 13.6.1878. VF £800.00 3510 Reverse Cabul Jn. Anderson, 9th Regiment. With original steel clip and replacement ring suspension, impressed naming. Fine £750.00 3511 Reverse Cabul John Tomlin, 13th Regiment.

John Tomline, regimental number 250, a labour from Kilmore, Co. Mayo. Enlisted 5.6.1822. He was also awarded the Ghuzee 1839 medal and Jalalabad 1842 medal and this medal Cabul 1843. He died at Bhanglepore 9.1.1844. Couple of light edge contact marks EF £750.00 3512 Reverse Cabul John Lemon, 31st Regiment. Original steel clip and straight suspender.

He died in service at Camp Ferozepore 20th December 1842 so no service documents. Sold with a copy of the musters which shows the following:

199/174 Pte John Lemon, HM31st regiment

Enlisted at Manchester to serve as a Private with HM31st regiment on the 5th Jul 1820

25 Dec 1824-24 Mar 1825, Chatham/Gravesend, Disembarked from the wreck of HEIC KENT at Falmouth on 4 Mar having been picked up by the CAMBRIA. To Chathamon aboard the DIADEM transport

Lemon was serving with the Right Wing of the 31st Regiment, which was sailing for Bengal on HEIC KENT. 54 men died when the vessel caught fire on 1 Mar 1825

21 Jun embarked aboard the HEIC LORD HUNGERFORD for India GVF/EF £850.00 Visit our website – updated daily – www.dixonsmedals.co.uk

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China War Medal 1840-1842 3513 Lieutenant H. M. Tylden, Royal Navy H.M.S. Conway.

Henry Manby Tylden passed his examination in 1824, serving on the , north America, and Lisbon stations. Posted to H.M.S. Conway on the 13th October 1840. Conway participated in the various actions leading to the capture of Canton. Shortly after he was placed on half pay. On the 31st

October 1845 he was appointed to command of H.M. Steam vessel 'Lizard' on the South East coast of South America. In the spring of 1846 while in the Pirana river on passage from Monte Video to the Bajada of Santa Fe and in the act of passing the batteries of the San Lorenzo in the possession of General Rosas, the 'Lizard' was for nearly two hours exposed to terrific fire from the batteries 'Lizard' received 7 shots between wind and water, nine cannon, 14 grape and 41 musket balls in her hull and bulwarks, 7 cannon and grape in the funnel and steam pipes, and her boats, mainmast and rigging shot through and through by cannon. 4 men were killed and 4 wounded. This incident was reported in the London Gazette and other newspapers at the time. He retired as Commander in 1860 and died 20th December 1860. AVF £1800.00 3514 Matthew Thornhill, Royal Navy, H.M.S. Alligator.

Matthew Thornhill, born St John's Parish London, in 1842 his given age was 25 years, entered HMS Alligator 26 August 1839, rating Gun Room Cook, sold with copied research. 139 medals to Alligator. VF/GVF £850.00 3515 Petty Officer Andrew Burns, Royal Navy H.M.S. Harlequin.

Andrew Burns was born in North Shields, Cumberland. He served as Captain of the Forecastle in H.M.S. Harlequin from 1841-44 and was then posted ashore. Later census extracts show him as a mariner, most likely with the Merchant Marine.

H.M.S. Harlequin was involved in the Storming and capture of City of Chin Keang Foo at the entrance of South Grand Canal in the Yang-Tse-Keang. Sold with copied roll page and service records. 96 medals to this ship. VF £1250.00 3516 Lieut. Robert D. Fowler, Royal Navy, H.M.S. Melville.

Robert Dashwood Fowler was born on 29 April 1814, the eldest son of Rear-Admiral R. M. Fowler. This officer entered the Royal Naval College in December 1826, and embarked, in December 1828, on board the Champion 18, Captains George Scott and Francis Vere Cotton, employed off the coast of Africa.

From 1830 until 1834 he officiated as Midshipman and Mate, on the North American and Mediterranean stations, of the Winchester 52, flag-ship of Sir Edward Griffith Colpoys, North Star 28, Captain Lord William Paget, Belvidera 42, Captain Hon. Richard Saunders Dundas, and Rainbow 28, Captain Sir John Franklin. In the latter ship, during the revolutionary movements of 1832, he appears to have been present at Mesolonghi, and at Patras, which city, in company with the French forces, he assisted in garrisoning.

On 2 January 1837, after a continued servitude in the Mediterranean, as Signal-Mate of the Portland 52, Captain David Price, he was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant, and towards the close of the same year he sailed for the Cape of Good Hope in the Melville 74, Captain Hon. R. S. Dundas, bearing the flag of Hon. George Elliot.

On eventually proceeding to China, Mr. Fowler assisted at the capture, in 1841, of Chuenpee and Tycocktow, co-operated likewise in the attack upon the forts of the Boca Tigris, and commanded the ship's pinnace in the first advance up the Canton River, where all the forts and batteries as high as Howqua's Folly were captured and destroyed. His next appointments were - 22 February 1842, to the Formidable 84, flag-ship of Sir Edward W. C. R. Owen, in the Mediterranean - 7 November 1845, to the St. Vincent 120, flag-ship at Portsmouth of Sir Charles Ogle - and 30 April, 1846, to the Queen 110, as Flag-Lieutenant, in the Channel, to Sir Gordon Bremer. He was promoted to the rank of Commander on 9 November 1846, and to Retired Captain on 1 July 1864. GVF/EF £1685.00 3517 William Vanstone, Royal Navy, H.M.S. Modeste.

No. 33 William Vanstone was listed as a Boy 1st Class on the China 1842 medal roll of which there was only 168 medals issued. Sold with copy roll page. GVF £1160.00 Page 91 Dixon's Gazette

China War Medal 1840-1842 cont. 3518 Joseph Hyde, 49th Foot.

Joseph was born in Henlow, Biggleswade Bedfordshire and enlisted 24.4.1839 age 21 years. Discharged 27.1.1857 Charham having served 17 years 296 days due to being unfit. He served 11 months in India, China 2 years 10 months. Contacting AVF £700.00 Scinde Campaign Medal 1843 3519 Hyderabad Reverse Lascar Bragoo, 2nd Company 1st Artillery. Light contacting GVF/EF £700.00 Gwalior Campaign Star 1843 3520 Maharajpoor Star Private William Harrison, 16th Lancers.

Born in Barrow upon Soar, Leicester and enlisted 7.2.1842 age 18 years, 5 months. He also served in the Sutlej campaign, medal, Aliwal reverse and clasp Sobraon. A blacksmith by trade served 21 years, 258 days. GVF £685.00 3521 Maharajpoor Star Private Thomas Branson, 39th Regiment. With replacement back- strap and later ring suspension. VF £650.00 3522 Maharajpoor Star Private Philip Leahy, 39th Regiment.

Philip Leahy was born in Cork, Ireland in 1818. He attested for the 39th regiment on 25th September 1840 with the regimental number 1531 and arrived in India on 2nd July 1841. He served at Poona, Chinsurah, Berhampore, Cawnpore and Agra and took part in the battle of Maharajpoor on 23rd of December 1843, for which he was awarded the Gwalior Star. In early 1844 he had committed an unknown offence and was in confinement. He had long spells in hospital in late 1844 and early in 1845 before returning to active service and being sent to Calcutta.

On January 16th, 1846 he volunteered to transfer to the 50th Foot. It appears that 1684 John Leahy, who also transferred to the 50th on the same date and arrived in India with Philip, he may well have been his brother. He certainly came from Cork and Philips next of kin was a John Leahy from St Nicholas Parish, Cork.

Philip Leahy had a further long spell in hospital but continued to serve in India, including Allahabad and Cawnpore, as well as at headquarters for a period, becoming a hospital orderly. He returned to England on HMS Queen and following a further spell in Chatham Hospital, he then served as a hospital orderly, but died in Dover on 15th July 1849 age 31.

The muster book (WO12/6142) states that he was owed 15 days' pay, his only position being the Bronze Star. His next of kin was his brother John. The 39th, Dorset regiment suffered over 30 killed and over 180 wounded in the battle the highest number of casualties. GVF/EF £650.00 3523 Maharajpoor Star Ensign G. E. Lane, 40th Regiment.

The son of Lieutenant Colonel George Lane 1st Regiment of Foot who served in the Peninsula wars (no medal) and present at Quatre Bras and Waterloo where he is listed as being wounded, the regiment receiving 60% casualties.

In a copy of a letter from G.E. Lane to the Right Honourable Lord Hill he mentions that his father was wounded in the Peninsula war and at Waterloo where he lost his right arm, and in consideration of his other service was appointed Barrack Master at Clonmel by his Grace the Duke of wellington then Major General of Ordinance which situation he held until the period of his sudden death in 1836 hence no M.G.S.

George E Lane finally got his commission as Ensign serving with the 40th Foot in the Gwalior campaign where he served in the Maharajpoor battle, the regiment suffering 23 men killed, and 159 officers and men wounded. He is in 1849 listed as a Lieutenant serving in the 25th Foot. EF £1200.00 Large selection of MEDAL RIBBONS in stock - full size and Miniature Prices from £1 per 6” length - call us for details

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Sutlej Campaign Medal 1845-1846 3524 Reverse Moodkee 1845 John Callaghan, 31st Regiment.

John was killed at the battle of Moodkee 18.12.1845 the regiment suffering 26 officers and men killed and over 130 wounded, by far the heaviest casualties of the battle. EF £1050.00 3525 Reverse Moodkee 1845 James Davis, 50th Regiment.

James Davis was killed in action at the battle of Moodkee, 18 December 1845. The regiment suffering 12 officers and men killed and over 95 wounded. GVF £950.00 3526 Reverse Moodkee 1845, 1 clasp, Ferozeshuhur. Robert Parkins, 3rd Light Dragoons.

Robert no. 1446 confirmed as being present at Moodkee in 1845 and Ferozeshuhur in December 1845. He was present in the Punjab and received the medal with two clasps. No papers found but it’s possible that he may have been present at Cabul in 1842 only a few months before. At Moodkee they suffered 60 men killed and 35 wounded. Light contacting VF/GVF £750.00 3527 Reverse Moodkee 1845, 2 clasps, Ferozeshuhur, Sobraon. Corporal Robert Rogers, 3rd Light Dragoons.

The "Galloping Third" suffered 60 officers and med killed and 35 wounded. At Ferozeshuhur 55 killed and over 90 wounded. The battle of Sobraon 5 killed and over 26 wounded. In the Punjab he served at Chilianwala and Goojerat 1848-49 again the regiment suffering at Chilianwala. heavy edge bruising 3.0 VF £650.00 3528 Reverse Moodkee 1845, 2 clasps, Ferozeshuhur, Sobraon. James Williams, 3rd Light Dragoons.

The 3rd Hussars suffered 2 officer and 58 men killed, and 3 officers and 32 men wounded at the battle of Moodkee 18.12.1845. 3 officers and 53 men killed, and 7 officers and 86 men wounded at the battle of Ferozepore 21/22. 12. 1845. The battle of Sobraon 10.2.1846 was a little kinder with just over 30 casualties. James also served in the Punjab war of 1848-49 and received a 2-clasp medal Chilianwalla and Goojerat his regimental number was 927. heavy contacting Fine/Good Fine £650.00 3529 Reverse Aliwal 1846, 1 clasp, Sobraon. Trumpeter Edmund Weller, 16th Lancers.

His rank on retirement 29.3.1870 was Sergeant intended place of residence Norwich perhaps related to Armorer Sergeant Henry Weller of 16th Lancers. His papers state awarded the Victorian L.S. & G.C. Heavy contact marks and edge bruising Fair/Fine £650.00 3530 Reverse Sobraon 1846 E. Crane, 9th Lancers. Sold with copy roll pages. VF/GVF £580.00 3531 Reverse Sobraon 1846 Lieut. M. V. Bull, 10th Regiment.

Born and died in Falmouth Cornwall. Marshall Valentine Bull joined the 10th as an Ensign in 1841. Promoted Lieutenant in 1842 he served with the 10th at Sobraon where the regiment marched toward the Sikh guns, never fired a shot and after the first volley of the guns a third of the line had fallen, but they went on and attacked with bayonets beating the Sikh infantry and gunners to win the day, but alas suffered 31 killed and over 100 wounded. Resigned (by sale of commission) 1855. Then seems to have become involved the local volunteers in the Falmouth region, and he eventually commanded a volunteer battalion of the DCLI. Bull received one of the first issued batch of the Volunteers officer's Decoration (VD) in 1892. That and the Sutlej Medals (Sobraon reverse) seems to be his only medal entitlement. Married Elizabeth Retallack in 1849 she died after childbirth in India Christmas 1852. He married Lucy Bromhead in 1855, this was the year he resigned his commission one wonders if the death of his first wife in India caused him to leave the regular army before marrying again. The married his third wife Caroline Mansell 1883. Pleasing VF £1150.00

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Sutlej Campaign Medal 1845-1846 cont. 3532 Reverse Sobraon 1846 Daniel Clarke, 10th Regiment.

Daniel Clarke was born in Paisley, Renfrewshire, in 1815, and attested for the 79th Regiment of Foot at Glasgow on 29 December 1834. He transferred to the 10th (North Lincolnshire) Regiment of Foot on 1 April 1838, and served with them in India during the First Sikh War, and was wounded by gunshot to the right leg at the Battle of Sobraon on 10 February 1846. Returning home, he was discharged on account of his wounds on 22 August 1848, after 13 years and 209 days' service. Believe died 26th October 1861 at Paisley. GVF/EF £585.00 3533 Reverse Sobraon 1846 Sepoy Shaick Chota, 33rd Bengal Native Infantry. Fair/Fine £275.00 Punjab Campaign Medal 1848-1849 3534 1 clasp, Mooltan. Ensign J. Goodfellow, 10th Foot.

The Lincolns suffered 14 officers and men killed and 117 wounded at the siege and capture of Mooltan 1848- 49. Joseph Goodfellow verified on roll. Promoted Lieut. 24th Foot 14.1.1849. The 1854 Army list shows him with the rank in the 24th Foot, nothing known after this date. Sold with photocopy medal roll page and Army list page. VF/GVF £1150.00 3535 1 clasp, Chilianwala. E. Johnson, 3rd Light Dragoons.

The third suffered 24 men killed and 16 officers and men wounded at the battle of Chilianwala, Emanuel being one of the 24 killed in action. Some contact marks AVF £850.00 3536 2 clasps, Mooltan, Goojerat. Captain J. R. Western, Engineers.

James Roger Western was born in London on 28 February 1812. He was a Cadet of the 1829 season and arrived in India on 6 October 1830; Lieutenant, May 1839; Captain, August 1849. Conducting Engineer at Mooltan and Goojerat (despatches London Gazette 7 March 1849 and 19 April 1849; Medal with 2 clasps). Afterwards Executive Engineer 11th (Meerut) Division, November 1853 until his retirement in January 1855. Lieutenant-Colonel, May 1855; Hon. Colonel, 1856. He died in London on 13 January 1871. Minor edge bruise 5.0 £720.00 3537 2 clasps, Mooltan, Goojerat. A. Tulley, 1st Bn, 60th Royal Rifles.

Verified, sold with copy roll page. The Peace Collection. VF/GVF £550.00 3538 2 clasps, Mooltan, Goojerat. Lieut. W. R. Wallace, 51st Bengal Native Infantry.

M.I.D.: London Gazette: 22 February 1849 (not located)

Lieutenant-Colonel William Robert Wallace was born 6 September 1821 at Newry, County Down, Ireland, and was commissioned as Ensign in the 51st Bengal Native Infantry on 27 September 1840. He was promoted to Lieutenant on 12 November 1843, and served in the Gwalior Campaign (his Gwalior Star is known to exist, and was offered at Sotheby's in 1980). He also served in the Punjab Campaign, for which he was mentioned in despatches.

He was promoted to Captain on 1 November 1853, and after his unit was disbanded at Peshawur on 22 May 1857, he was appointed Commander of Fort Michnee in July 1858. He was granted leave to Europe to attend to personal affairs for two years from 5 April 1862, during which time he went on the retired list in February 1864, with the rank of Major, later rising to the honorary rank of Lieutenant-Colonel upon full retirement in 1868. He died on 24 September 1904. Light contacting VF £550.00 3539 2 clasps, Chilianwala, Goojerat. J. Hayslem, 3rd Light Dragoons.

Joseph was not present in the Sutlej campaign but certainly was when they made their charge at Chilianwala 13th January 1849. NEF £650.00

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Punjab Campaign Medal 1848-1849 cont. 3540 2 clasps, Chilianwala, Goojerat. H. Creasy, 9th Lancers.

Also served in the Sutlej, medal with reverse Sobraon. Discharged 'dead'3.7.1849. VF £600.00 3541 2 clasps, Chilianwala, Goojerat. John Eyre Blake, 14th Light Dragoons.

Born in April 1813 and enlisted 16.7.1836. 1844 reduced from Sergeant to Private. He was invalided to England February 2.8.1852

In the Battle of Ramnuggur, the 14th Light Dragoons numbered 442 sabres besides officers. The regiment was led by Col. Wm. Havelock who made brilliant charges against overwhelming numbers of the enemy. Ramnuggur was essentially a cavalry affair and was brought about by a reconnaissance in force under the Commander in Chief in India, Gen. Lord Gough, who ordered Havelock to charge the Sikh cavalry. Havelock was thirsting for glory and charged with two squadrons, latterly reforming and charging again with 3 squadrons and a large body of the 5th Light Cavalry, right into the centre of the Sikh's amidst murderous gunfire from the foot and horsemen.

Havelock fell in this attack alongside 57 of his fellows 14th Light Dragoons and his body was not recovered for some days, unfortunately, minus his head. All agree in one thing, however nobly the 14th gained their laurels in the Peninsular, no charge they ever made could surpass this one. GVF £650.00 3542 2 clasps, Chilianwala, Goojerat. Thos. Gange, 14th Light Dragoons.

Thomas served with the regiments that took part in the above two battles. He later served in the campaign for Persia 1856-57 medal and clasp (See Dixon's Gazette number 81 Spring 2015) and the Indian Mutiny where he earned the clasp Central India. Light contacting VF £600.00 3543 2 clasps, Chilianwala, Goojerat. C. Smith, 24th Foot.

Charles Smith was wounded at Chilianwala. Goughs last order was 'that the Sikh position was to be taken without firing a shot, but by the point of the bayonet' during the advance through the jungle Sikh cannon balls were blasting through the trees. On emerging out of the jungle, the Sikh cannons and massed infantry were waiting twelve hundred yards before them. Without faltering the 24th charged right up to the guns, but suffered appalling casualties, the losses to the 24th was 520 killed and wounded out of 1032 all told. Unique name on the roll. VF £950.00 South Africa Medal 1834-1853 3544 D. McDonald, 7th Dragoon Guards.

Daniel served in the 2nd kaffir war 1846-47, Gordon’s British Battles and Medals states 168 medals awarded to the 7th Dragoon Guards. He was also awarded an L.S. &. G.C. sometime after 1867 with gratuity of £10. He reached the rank of troop Sergeant Major 1.11.1855 which he held for 11 years, 309 days and was discharged 3.9.1867.

On June 8th the 7th Dragoons led the only Cavalry charge of the wars, the battle of Guanga, as it was called VF £650.00 3545 Sergeant Saml. Bromwich, 73rd Regiment.

Six service companies of the regiment embarked at Cork for The Cape in October 1845, but they were diverted to South America where they saw action against the Argentinians at Montevideo before reaching The Cape. Their transport Apollo was nearly wrecked during a storm.

They took part in various skirmishes guarding supply trains and forts etc. It is believed that Samuel died 11.9. 1858.whilst serving in the Indian Mutiny and that he received a no clasp Mutiny medal. VF £545.00 3546 Clerk B. C. White, Royal Navy.

Sold with copy roll page served on H.M.S.Dee. EF £850.00

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Punjab Campaign Medal 1848-1849 cont. 3547 First Kaffir War J. Milne, 72nd Highlanders. Rank erased.

The 72nd had been in South Africa since 1828 and on January 2nd, 1835 they were rushed up to garrison the area and take retribution from the Kaffirs. 128 men of the 72nd Highlanders received the medal.

NOTE: listed on the roll as sergeant and his rank has been removed on the medal, but the 'J t 'of Sgt still readable. No papers found. Light contacting VF £685.00 3548 Second Kaffir War James Hudson, 7th Dragoon Guards.

The 7th Dragoon Guards took the field in April 1846. On June 8th the 7th Dragoons led the only Cavalry charge of the wars, the battle of Guanga, as it was called. GVF £650.00 3549 Second Kaffir War Fenton Balden, 90th Regiment. Light contact marks GVF £495.00 3550 Third Kaffir War J. Land, 91st Regiment. Private James Land, 91st Regiment served in the Third Kaffir War. Roll shows discharged in The Cape. Light contact marks VF/GVF £525.00 3551 Third Kaffir War I. Wheeler, 12th Lancers.

Isaac served with the 12th Lancers in the third Kaffir war of 1851-53 who met only slight opposition to start with but those who accompanied Napier were suddenly charged by a host of Basuto horsemen who had been concealed in dead ground. During the desperate charge many had broken lances and only retained the blade half in their hands. 27 N.C.O.s and men were killed of the 12th Lancers. Ref: Gordon Everson Light contacting VF £650.00 3552 Third Kaffir War Armourer Sergeant R. Mc.Kenzie, 74th Regiment.

The Regiment arrived at Algoa Bay in March 1851. Because of a similarity between the Lamont tartan and tortoiseshell colouring, the locals called the men of the 74th 'the tortoises', a name they grew to like. Consequently, the regiment began its campaign more suitably equipped for guerrilla warfare than any other regular unit.

In early June the Regiment took part in the Amatola operations and in assaulting Victoria Heights, when it lost three men killed and suffered several wounded; the enemy took up the fight in the forest and several days were spent scouring the bush. In September, Major George R. Fordyce led his men on an attack on Malcom's stronghold; the heights were scaled without difficulty but the enemy then gathered in such numbers that they threatened to over-run the advanced guard of the 74th and it was decided to withdraw down the steep, winding pass. As the troops descended, the enemy swarmed from the thick forest and for a while it was every man for himself. During the savage fighting that ensued, the Highlanders lost one officer killed and 14 men wounded; not the least lamented was their German bandmaster who was dragged off alive and cruelly tortured to death. Confirmed on the roll. VF £750.00 3553 Third Kaffir War Hugh Eagleston, 2nd. 60th Rifles.

Served in the Third Kaffir War. Light contacting VF £495.00 3554 Third Kaffir War J. Wallace, 1st Bn. Rifle Brigade.

Number 3041 Joseph Wallace served with the 1st Battalion, Rifle Brigade in the 3rd Kaffir War, 1850-53. Also served in the Crimea entitled to a medal with 4 clasps. Much contacting Fine £450.00 3555 Third Kaffir War Sergeant T. Shepard, Cape Mounted Riflemen.

Verified on the roll, sold with copy roll pages. VF £550.00

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India General Service Medal 1854-1895 3556 1 clasp, Pegu. Bombardier Geo. Bartlom, 2nd Battn. Arty..

George entered the service in 1842 stating his trade as a mason and born in Leamington, Warwickshire.Sold with copied roll page. Some contacting AVF £250.00 3557 1 clasp, Pegu. John Clancey, 51st Kings Own Light Infantry.

John joined the 51st, 28.11 1846, sold with muster extracts. GVF £280.00 3558 1 clasp, Pegu. Leading Stoker Christr. Blackmore, Royal Navy H.M.S. Sphinx.

Medal and clasp confirmed on the roll. His allowance to his mother at 61 Bridge Street, Sandwich, Kent. H.M.S. Sphinx served from 7th June 1852 to 16th September 1852. 236 clasps to this ship. The Peace Collection. GVF/EF £350.00 3559 1 clasp, Pegu. J. Burrows, 1st Madras Fusiliers.

Became the Royal Dublin Fusiliers in 1861. GVF £300.00 3560 1 clasp, Persia. D. Webb, 64th Foot.

Private Daniel Webb was also awarded the Indian Mutiny Medal 1857-59 with clasp 'Defence of Lucknow'. The medal roll states that he died in 1860. VF/GVF £695.00 3561 1 clasp, Persia. G. Jacob, 78th Highlanders.

George Jacob served with the 78th Highlanders during the Persian War 1856-57, and during the Indian Mutiny (entitled to a no clasp Medal), and 'died of wounds 14 August 1857’. Sold with copy roll page. GVF/EF £695.00 3562 1 clasp, Persia. Colour Sergeant S. Rose, 2nd Bombay European Light Infantry.

This regiment became the 2nd battalion Durham Light Infantry in 1861, the year Rose took his pension. Light contacting VF/VF+ £595.00 3563 1 clasp, North West Frontier. Sowar Futteh Khan, 13th Bengal Cavalry. GVF £220.00 3564 1 clasp, North West Frontier. 1560 W. Arnold, H.M.s 1st. Bn. 6th Regiment.

Born Buckingham and enlisted age 22 years at Bunbury 15th October 1857 and was discharged 6th May 1878, he served 19 years, 297 days.

He had 37 entries in the defaulters' book and was court marshalled 6 times! For the campaign of 3rd to 22nd October 1868. by Major General A.T. Wilde C.B. against the Bazotte Black Mountain tribe. VF/GVF £280.00 3565 1 clasp, North West Frontier. Ensign W.A. Burnett, 1st Bn. H.M.s 19th Regiment.

William Augustus Burnett was born in Sealcote, India on 8.2.48, the second son of Major General F.C. Burnett, Bengal Artillery of Ayreshire. He joined the 1st 19th Foot on 5.6.66 without purchase.

He served on the Northwest Frontier of India in the Hazara 1868 campaign expedition against the hill tribes in the Black Mountain country. Promoted to Lieutenant in the 2nd battalion 19th Foot 21.9.69. Saw service as a combatant officer for 15 years, 310 days, served in Egypt, Nile expedition 1884-85 (medal and clasp). Served as a Paymaster for approximately 16 years where he reached the rank of Staff Paymaster (Hon. Lt. Col.) 16.7.97 A.P.D. Died at Springfield, Mannamead, Plymouth 29.12.1897. Confirmed on the roll. Light contacting GVF £450.00

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India General Service Medal 1854-1895 cont. 3566 1 clasp, North West Frontier. 684 E. Coen, 1st. Bn. H.Ms. 19th Regiment.

Roll shows Edward was discharged to England on the roll. Edward served with the 1st Battalion, 19th Foot in the expedition under Major General A. T. Wilde against the Bazoti Black Mountain Tribes in Hazara on the North West Frontier, 3-22 October 1868. Light contacting VF £250.00 3567 1 clasp, North West Frontier. 1906 Private J. Able, 3 Bn. Rifle Brigade.

Joshua was born in Portsea Hampshire his trade a fireman and enlisted 10.5.1858 age 24 years. He served in India 9 years 3 months and was discharged due to being unfit for further service. Home Lambeth London Served with the 3rd Battalion during the operations on the North West Frontier as part of the punitive expedition launched against Sultan Muhammed Khan, who had attacked the fort at Shabkadar, from December 1863 to January 1864 Pawnbroker's mark after naming EF £290.00 3568 1 clasp, North West Frontier. 1006 Private J. Ragan, 3rd Bn. Rifle Brigade.

John was born in Skull, Cork in 1837 and enlisted 10.11.1855 age 18. Served in the Indian Mutiny, medal, and clasp Lucknow. Served 10 years and then transferred to the reserve serving a total of 22 years 184 days. Served with the 3rd Battalion during the operations on the North West Frontier as part of the punitive expedition launched against Sultan Muhammed Khan, who had attacked the fort at Shabkadar, from December 1863 to January 1864. Small star marks to cheek EF £250.00 3569 1 clasp, North West Frontier. 585 Sepoy Piru, 2nd Sikh Regiment. Engraved in running script. suspender swivel re- pinned Fine £95.00 3570 1 clasp, Umbeyla. 362 J. Menhenick, 93rd Regiment. Sold with copied muster rolls and medal roll. GVF £300.00 3571 1 clasp, Bhootan. Sepoy Ramluggun Sing, 44th Regiment Merwera Native Infantry. Replacement suspension rod, claw tightened Fine £180.00 3572 1 clasp, Bhootan. 716 J. Drury, 55th Regiment.

Medal and clasp confirmed on the roll, listed on a separate page ' Returns of the returned' vids column Dead EF £340.00 3573 1 clasp, Bhootan. 427 J. Dolan, 80th Regiment.

Born Cleghan and enlisted 25.5.1859 age about 20 years, he served 8 years, 8 months in India. Discharged after 10 years, 16 days 13.6.1869, verified on the roll. EF £340.00 3574 1 clasp, Bhootan. Captain R. B. Mackenzie, 11th Bengal Native Infantry.

Roderick Boyd Mackenzie was born at Saugor, India in 1835, the son of Captain K. F. Mackenzie, 64th Bengal Native Infantry. Educated by the Reverend R. Moir of Canonmill´s House, Edinburgh, he was nominated as a Cadet in the Bengal Infantry in1856 and posted as Ensign in the 69th Bengal Infantry later the same year. Promoted Lieutenant in 1857, his Regiment were disarmed at Mooltan, and as a consequence of this he was posted to the 6th Bengal Irregular Cavalry in 1858. Appointed Acting Barrack Master at Amritsar, Kangra, and Dhamsala in 1859, he was placed on the cadre of the late 12th Bengal Native Infantry, which had mutinied at Nowgong and Jhansi. Posted Captain with the 11th Bengal Native Infantry in 1865 he served with them during the Bhootan Campaign. Invalided home due to illness, Mackenzie died on furlough in Cheltenham in October 1867. EF £550.00 3575 1 clasp, Perak. Ordinary Seaman G. Bath, Royal Navy, H.M.S. Fly.

Born Winsley, Wiltshire 23.5.1857 and attested 1.1.1873 Verified on the roll, discharged to Hasler 23.9.1880 invalided. 103 medals to H.M.S. Fly. EF £325.00 Dixon's Gazette Page 98

India General Service Medal 1854-1895 cont. 3576 1 clasp, Perak. Ordinary Seaman W. Wilkins, Royal Navy, H.M.S. Modest.

William was born in Birmingham 7.8.1856 and enlisted 7.8.1874 for 10 years and again for 10 years 7.8.1884 his trade was a polisher. He served on various ships. Served Modest 9.2.1874 to 10.5.1877 his last ship being Neptune. 258 Perak clasps to H.M.S. Modest. Joined Coast Guard service 26.4.188, pensioned 31.12.1899, discharged 12.8.1911 after 37 years' service. Light contacting VF/GVF £295.00 3577 1 clasp, Perak. 244 Private W. Elwick, 1/10th Foot. Sold with copy roll page. Light contacting VF £300.00 3578 1 clasp, Perak. 1928 Gunner J. J. Walder, 9th By. 2nd. Bde. Royal Artillery.

Served Perak 1875-76 and confirmed on the roll. VF/GVF £245.00 3579 1 clasp, Jowaki 1877-8. 2697 Private Jas. O'Conner, 51st Foot.

No papers found, medal and clasp confirmed as is Afghanistan with Ali Musjid clasp. Contact marks about VF £245.00 3580 1 clasp, Jowaki 1877-8. 2402 Private George Wilkes, 4 Bn. Rifle Brigade.

Sold with copy roll page. GVF £295.00 3581 1 clasp, Jowaki 1877-8. Sowar Narain Singh, 5th Punjab Cavalry. VF £165.00 3582 1 clasp, Burma 1885-7. 419 Private A. Hargraves, 2nd Bn. Liverpool Regiment.

Confirmed on the roll. GVF £195.00 3583 1 clasp, Burma 1885-7. 310 Private J. Rees, 2nd Bn. South Wales Borderers.

With copied roll, served in Burma 1.5.1887 to 10.11.1888. GVF £195.00 3584 1 clasp, Burma 1885-7. 2795 Sepoy Nikal Singh, 28th Bengal Infantry (Punjab). VF £120.00 3585 1 clasp, Burma 1885-7. 75 Bhisti Saiyiol Muhiuddin, 5th Madras Infantry. In bronze. Choice EF £185.00 3586 1 clasp, Burma 1885-7. Lieutenant-Colonel C. J. Watson, 21st Madras Infantry. Named in running script.

Charles J. Watson, 21st Madras Infantry and Madras Staff Corps.Ensign 12th June 1858, Lieutenant 1st January 1862, Captain 12th June 1870, Major 12th June 1878, Lieutenant Colonel 12th June 1884, Colonel 12th June 1888. Died 21.12.1910 at Brentford Middlesex at the age of 73. The medal and clasp his only entitlement. GVF £395.00 3587 1 clasp, Sikkim 1888. 1057 Private N. Inett, 2nd Bn Derbyshire Regiment. Verified on the roll, sold with copied roll page. EF £425.00 3588 1 clasp, Sikkim 1888. 257 Private T. Carr, 2nd Bn Derbyshire Regiment.

Tom was born in the parish of Hilcurrdu, Tuam and enlisted 23.3.1882, age 19 years, 6 months. He served for 12 years (including desertion) and was discharged 1.12.1894. The Derbys were the only British regiments present in force (481) medals and clasp issued and verified on the roll. EF £425.00

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India General Service Medal 1854-1895 cont. 3589 1 clasp, Sikkim 1888. 597 Private J. Jones, 2/Derbyshire Regiment.

Born Burton and enlisted age 22 years, 2 months on 26.7.1883. Served India 1885-90. Discharged 25.7.1895 having completed 12 years. Medal and clasps confirmed. GVF/EF £425.00 3590 1 clasp, Hazara 1888. 664 Private J. Maloney, 2d Bn. Northumberland Fusiliers. Light edge bruise 8.0 GVF/EF £235.00 3591 1 clasp, Hazara 1888. 872 Private W. Thompson, 1st Bn .

Born Mildrith Cambridgeshire and enlisted 10.4.1884. Served in India 1885 -1892 and discharged 7.4.1896 having served 12 years. GVF/EF £230.00 3592 1 clasp, Hazara 1888. 434 Private H. Brooke, 2nd Bn. West Yorkshire Regiment.

Number 434 Henry Brooks was traced on the musters as having been in the Hazara area and his medal is confirmed on the roll as attached to the Government Telegraph Department. He is one of only about 80 on the roll all named to their parent regiments of 15 on Brooks page he is the only West Yorks Regiment Trace of brooch marks to the obverse VF £300.00 3593 1 clasp, Hazara 1888. 2149 Private J. Sullivan, 2. Bn. Royal Irish Regiment.

Barn Waterford and enlisted age 23 years 28.10.1885. Medal and clasp confirmed. Discharged 1897 after 12 years. GVF/EF £225.00 3594 1 clasp, Hazara 1888. 559 Private G. Drewe, 2d. Bn. Royal Sussex Regiment. Sold with copy roll page. GVF £210.00 3595 1 clasp, Burma 1887-89. 256 Sepoy Ali Eociem, Mimbu Military Police Battalion. VF/GVF £140.00 3596 1 clasp, Burma 1887-89. 721 Sepoy Kala Singh, Shan States Military Police Levy. Fine £175.00 3597 1 clasp, Burma 1887-89. 2072 Lance Corporal W. Roberts, 2d. Bn. Norfolk Regiment.

Walter was born in St. Clements, Norwich and enlisted 6.5.1879 age 18 years 1 month, trade a blacksmith. First served in the North Norfolk Militia. Serving in India and Burma 9 + years. Served a total of 12 years and discharged 5.5.1891 VF/GVF £195.00 3598 1 clasp, Burma 1887-89. 1062 Private W. Gregory, 2d Bn Leicestershire Regiment. Sold with copy roll page. EF £195.00 3599 1 clasp, Burma 1887-89. 1445 Private S. Skoyles, 2nd Bn. Cheshire Regiment.

Born at Yarmouth, Norfolk and enlisted age 19 years, 2 months 19.1.1885, trade a seaman. Army reserve 19.1.1892, recalled 26.12.1899 and entitled to a 3 clasp Q.S.A. and 2 clasp K.S.A. EF £250.00 3600 1 clasp, Burma 1887-89. 1016 Private J. Hatton, 2nd Bn. South Wales Borderers.

John Hatton was born in Chalton, near Malmsbury, Wiltshire, in 1865, and attested for the South Wales Borderers in Monmouthshire on 11 February 1884. He deserted on 19 September 1885, but was captured on 23 September 1885, was tried, and sentenced on 14 October to 84 days' imprisonment for desertion. Released after 56 days, on 9 December 1885, he served with the Regiment in India and Burma from 15 December 1885 and saw action during the Third Anglo-Burmese War. Transferring to the Norfolk Regiment on 30 September 1892, whilst still in India, he returned home on 6 November 1893, and discharged on 13 October 1897, after 12 years' service. Sold with copied service papers. EF £195.00 Dixon's Gazette Page 100

India General Service Medal 1854-1895 cont. 3601 1 clasp, Chin Lushai 1889-90. 3289 Sergeant W. Oliver, 1st Bn. King's Own Scottish Borderers.

Born in Basingstoke, Hampshire, in 1858, attested for the 25th Foot 22 October 1877, saw action during the Second Afghan War (no clasp Medal). Burma from 3 November 1889 to 6 February 1891, took part in the Chin-Lushai Expedition. He was discharged on 20 June 1892. Sold with copied service papers and roll page. EF £295.00 3602 1 clasp, Chin Lushai 1889-90. Cook Shaik Hamid Ali, 3rd Bengal Infantry. Bronze issue.

Half a battalion of the 3/ Bengal Infantry, most of whom would get the silver medal, bronze medals scarcer many not surviving the climate with humidity etc. GVF/EF £260.00 3603 1 clasp, Samana 1891. 5548 Private W. Williamson, 1st Bn. King's Royal Rifle Corps.

William Williamson served with the 4th Battalion, Sherwood Foresters, before transferring to the 1st Battalion, King's Royal Rifle Corps. On 6 January 1896, he appeared before a Medical Board at Jullundur. The board found: 'While out shooting on the 9th March last, his gun burst at the time of firing at a bird, and the whole of the left thumb was blown away. The wound united without any complications and he was discharged from hospital after 52 days treatment.' One of the main British Regiments present. GVF £285.00 3604 1 clasp, Samana 1891. 515 Drummer J. Kelleher, 2nd Bn. Manchester Regiment.

James was born in South Cork and enlisted 18.12.1882 age 15 years. Served with the Miranzi expedition and transferred to the Gloucestershire regiment at Allahabad 15.10.1894 where he served with them in the Boer war and received the Q.S.A. with 3 clasps. Discharged 14.3.1903 to live at 67, Fore Street, Torpoint, Cornwall. Only two companies of the Manchester Regiment took part (311) the other British Regiment was the K.R.R.C. (650) other regiments were Indian and some Artillery. Sold with copy roll page. GVF £300.00 3605 1 clasp, Samana 1891. Dooly Bearer Bulaloe, 15th Bengal Native Infantry. In Bronze. VF/GVF £290.00 3606 1 clasp, Hazara 1891. 2170 Private L. Jones, 1st Bn Royal Welsh Fusiliers.

Born Wold in Kent and enlisted 15.12.1884 age 14 years, 4 months, served India 19.9.1890 to 13.1.1897 discharged 19.1.1897 after 12 years, 36 days. Lived Crew, Cheshire and died there 1953. VF/GVF £245.00 3607 1 clasp, Burma 1889-92. 2219 Private F. Roberts, 2nd Bn. Devonshire Regiment.

Born at Cheltenham, Gloucester and enlisted 21.11.1888 age 18 years, 4 months having served with the 4th battalion Gloucester Regiment. Served India 1.10.1890 to 15.5. 1896. Home 5.6.1896 to 19.10.1899. Transferred to army reserve 16.5.1896, recalled 7.10.1899 invalided 4.4.1900 also entitled to a Q.S.A. clasps Tugela Heights and Relief of Ladysmith. He was discharged 18.11.1901 having served 13 years. VF/GVF £210.00 3608 1 clasp, Burma 1889-92. 2902 Private T. Stagg, 1st Bn. Duke of Cornwall's Light Infantry.

Sold with copy roll page. GVF £210.00 3609 1 clasp, Chin Hills 1892-93. Lascar Sultan All, 30t Burma infantry. In Bronze. Rare GVF/EF £950.00 3610 1 clasp, Chin Hills 1892-93. 1606 Sapper Klaimullu, Madras Sappers and Miners. Officialy re-engraved in running script as most are. VF £300.00

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India General Service Medal 1854-1895 cont. 3611 1 clasp, Waziristan 1894-5. Cook Sher Khan, 20th Bengal Infantry. In bronze. VF £165.00 3612 1 clasp, Waziristan 1894-5. 2371 Private F. C. Emerson, 2nd Bn. .

Born in Grimston, Kings Lynn, Norfolk and enlisted 19.1.1888 age 21 years 3 months and trade a coachman. Served Malta, East Indies 1890-96, home to reserve. South Africa 24.3.1900 to 5.12.1900 he was also awarded Q.S.A. with clasps Cape Colony, Orange Free State and Transvaal. Discharged 18.1.1901 having served 13 years 5 days. VF/GVF £240.00 3613 1 clasp, Waziristan 1894-5. 181 Sepoy Kira Bisht, Ruby Mines Military Police Bn.. Claw re-pinned by Dixon's VF £180.00 3614 2 clasps, Burma 1885-7, Sikkim 1888. 46778 Gunner J. Riley, No. 9 By. 1st Bde N.Dn. Royal Artillery.

James Riley was born in Burnley, Lancashire, and attested for the Royal Artillery at Liverpool, in January 1885. Having previously served in the 3rd battalion East Lancs but discharged. He served 3 years, 305 days in Burma and India with the 9th battery, 1 brigade northern division R.G.A. He was awarded the two clasps as listed; the clasp Sikkim is rare to the artillery the roll showing 25 clasps issued by A.G. He was discharged 25 July 1897, having served 12 years and Nelson was to be his place of residence. GVF £450.00 3615 2 clasps, Burma 1885-7, Burma 1887-89. 375 Private J. P. Sullivan, 2nd Bn. Royal West Surrey Regiment. Sold with copy roll page. GVF £265.00 3616 2 clasps, Burma 1885-7, Burma 1887-89. 2178 Sergeant F. Boulding, 51st Regiment. Officially renamed in running script.

Frederick was born in Sheffield in 1862 and enlisted 19.6.1880 trade gardener. In confinement for quitting his post and theft 112 days in the cells. He served 6 years and re-enlisted. Served 5 years 19 days in India medal and two clasps confirmed in his papers. He served a total of 11 years 245 days. VF £140.00 3617 2 clasps, Burma 1885-7, Burma 1887-89. 189 Private W. Murray, 2nd. Bn. Somerset Light Infantry.

William Murray was born in Weymouth, Dorset, in 1862 and attested for the Somerset Light Infantry at Taunton, Somerset, on 14 October 1882. He served with the 2nd Battalion in India and Burma from October 1886 to January 1889 and was discharged on 15 January 1889 due to paralysis of the right arm, the medical officer noting: 'General health impaired from effects of climate. Possibly aggravated by intemperance.' GVF/EF £265.00 3618 2 clasps, Sikkim 1888, Lushai 1889-92. Muleteer Llahi, No. 3 (Peshr) Mn. By.. In Bronze.

Clasps mounted in reverse order. A Rare medal. VF/GVF £950.00 3619 2 clasps, Hazara 1888, Hazara 1891. 1473 Lance Corporal A. Proudfoot, 2d Bn Seaforth Highlanders.

The 2nd Battalion, Seaforth Highlanders in the first Hazara Field Force Expedition under Major-General J. W. McQueen during operations against the Hassanzai, Aksazai, and Chagarzai Black Mountain tribes from 3 October to 9 November 1888 and subsequently as part of the second Hazara Field Force Expedition Under Major- General W. K. Elles during operations against the Hassanzai and Akazai Black Mountain tribes from 12 March to 16 May 1891.Sold with copied medal roll extracts. Clasps silver soldered together as no lugs on Hazara 88, a well done job GVF/EF £295.00

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India General Service Medal 1854-1895 cont. 3620 2 clasps, Hazara 1888, Hazara 1891. A. W. Collis, 1st King's Dragoon Guards.

Alfred was born in Oxford December 1863 and enlisted 3.3.1884 transferring to the 1st Dragoon Guards 1.5.1884. The Hazara 1888 clasp scarce to the regiment being only 12 awarded to specialist attachments. Hazara 1891 rare only 5 awarded to the 1st King's Dragoon Guards. Contact marks to the edge Fine £650.00 3621 2 clasps, Burma 1887-89, N. E. Frontier 1891. 2033 Sepoy Karan Sing Thapa, 43rd Bengal Native Infantry.

Later became the 2/8th Gurkha Rifles. VF/GVF £225.00 3622 2 clasps, Samana 1891, Hazara 1891. 2860 Private W. Bedford, 1st Bn. King's Royal Rifle Corps. Unofficial retaining rod between clasps.

Walter Bedford was born in New Wortley, Leeds, Yorkshire, in 1867, and attested on 8 August 1885. Posted to the 1st Battalion, he served with them in India from 25 November 1890 to 27 March 1893, and took part in the Hazara Expedition, March to May 1891, and with the Miranzai Expeditionary Force in Samana, April to May 1891. Army Reserve on 6 April 1893, and was discharged on 7 August 1897, after 12 years' service. Sold with copied service papers and additional research. EF £265.00 3623 2 clasps, Samana 1891, Hazara 1891. 4370 Bugler T. Dyson, 1st Bn. King's Royal Rifle Corps.

Born Bradford, Yorkshire, enlisted age 18 years 21.2.1888 having served in the 3rd Militia battalion West Riding Regiment. Only part papers found but spent two spells in prison and given a free discharge. Served in the Boer War entitled to a medal with 5 clasps. Sold with copied roll pages. GVF/EF £265.00 3624 2 clasps, Samana 1891, Waziristan 1894-5. 4729 Sepoy Laynu, 2nd Punjab Infantry.

The 2nd Punjab Infantry served with number 2 Column Samana 91 and was also present for Waziristan 1894- 95. VF £220.00 3625 2 clasps, N. E. Frontier 1891, Burma 1889-92. 3455 Private S. Morgan, 4th Bn. King's Royal Rifle Corps.

One of only 25 medals with this clasp combination to the 4th Battalion King's Royal Rifle Corps. Sidney Morgan was born in Chipping Sodbury, Gloucestershire, and attested for the King's Royal Rifle Corps at Bristol on 6 March 1886.

Proceeding to India on 18 October 1889, he served with the 4th Battalion on the North West Frontier of India with the Tamu Column between 18 April and 7 May 1891, and in Burma with the Baungshe Column between 25 December 1891 and 29 February 1892. He returned home on 6 December 1892 and transferred to the Army Reserve on 6 March 1893. He was discharged on 5 March 1898, after 12 years' service. Sold with copied service papers and roll pages. EF £350.00 3626 3 clasps, Burma 1885-7, Burma 1887-89, N. E. Frontier 1891. 1230 Sepoy Rnbir Thapa, 3d, 44th Bengal Native Infantry.

Scarce: Clasp in reverse order due to the lugs on the Burma 1885-87 being removed. The 44th were in attendance in all the three theatres of war, the last they formed part of the catcher column (112 clasps to the 44th) Fine/Good Fine £285.00 3627 3 clasps, Burma 1885-7, Burma 1887-89, Waziristan 1894-5. 1003 Sepoy Lahori, Chindwin Military Police Battalion. VF £275.00

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Baltic Medal 1854-1855 3628 Edward Green. Naming impressed in small capitals.

Edward is verified on the roll as serving on H.M.S. Ajax as carpenter crew. VF/GVF £285.00 3629 Unnamed as officially issued to the Royal Navy or Royal Marines GVF/EF £220.00 Crimea War Medal 1854-1856 3630 Officially impressed, 1 clasp, Alma. Thomas Elliott, 49th Regiment.

The roll shows Thomas Elliott as only being entitled to the Alma clasp the only person on that page with a single Alma. In the remarks column it shows 'WA' wounded at Alma but not on the Cook casualty roll. Sold as described. VF/GVF £485.00 3631 Officially impressed, 1 clasp, Alma. John Wilmot, 1st Bn. Rifle Brigade.

John Wilmot was severely wounded at the Alma, 22 November 1854, and died of his wounds on 7 December 1854. Choice EF £650.00 3632 Officially impressed, 1 clasp, Sebastopol. E. Prudy, 6th Dragoons.

Born Kilgey Downham, Norfolk October 1836 and enlisted 18th October 1836. He served in the Crimea 1 year 165 days. Discharged 26.1. 1855 due to chronic lungs. Spelling of surname different from papers VF/GVF £350.00 3633 Officially impressed, 1 clasp, Sebastopol. E. Hall, 17th Lancers.

Born in Windsor Berkshire about May 1836. Enlisted 15.5.1845 age 18 years. Regimental number 1235, arrived in the Crimea 20.5.1855, Corporal 1857 March - September, Sergeant September to 3.10.1865. Serving 1 year in the Crimea, 7 years, 1 month India. Also served in the Mutiny medal without clasp. Discharged on medical grounds 14.11.1865. Pleasing VF £375.00 3634 Engraved in upright capitals, 1 clasp, Sebastopol. 3435 Patrick Egan, 95th Regiment. Verified on the roll dated 15.5.1855. Contact marks Fine/VF £225.00 3635 Officially impressed, 1 clasp, Sebastopol. Wm. Emmett, 95th Regiment.

With copied roll extract which states 'from England 22 Nov.' GVF £350.00 3636 Officially impressed, 1 clasp, Sebastopol. G. Parker, 97th Regiment.

Died on 10th January 1855. NVF £325.00 3637 Unnamed as officially issued to the Royal Navy or Royal Marines, 1 clasp, Azoff. Contacting Fine £300.00 3638 Officially impressed, 2 clasps, Alma, Balaklava. J. Jenkins, 23rd Regiment.

Number 3530 James Jenkin Private is recorded as born Portishead Somerset and was discharged by purchase September 1856 which could explain why he did not receive Sebastopol clasp. Sold with a copy of the roll page confirming. The regiment suffered over 500 casualties in the Crimea. GVF £485.00 We have the following excellent copy clasps in silver Azoff, Balaclava, Inkermann, Sebastopol £20 each

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Crimea War Medal 1854-1856 cont. 3639 Officially impressed, 2 clasps, Alma, Inkermann. John Strivens, 1st Bn. Rifle Brigade.

Died in the Crimea 27.1.1855, no papers found, medal and clasp confirmed on the roll and additionally awarded Sebastopol clasp. GVF/EF £475.00 3640 Officially impressed, 4 clasps, Alma, Balaklava, Inkermann, Sebastopol. J. Orson, 4th Dragoon Guards.

The 4th formed part of the Heavy Brigade which followed the Light Brigade at Balaclava, Medal and 3 clasps as sold at Glendenning's 23 September 1987, lot 141 officially impressed naming 'n' of 'Orson' re-engraved. Later found to be entitled to Alma clasp which was added (see Forgotten Heroes Charge of the Heavy Brigade by Roy Dutton) But my feeling now is it’s not entitled to the Alma clasp. Verified as effective in the musters from 1st October to 31st December and most likely took part in the charge. VF £1450.00 Turkish Crimea Medal 3641 British issue GVF £160.00 3642 Sardinian issue 2349 Private George Sladden, 68th Light Infantry. With two silver ring suspension.

George was also awarded a 4 clasp Crimea medal, sold with copies of the roll page. Fine £125.00 Italian Crimea War Medal 1854-1856 3643 Silver issue and rare, unnamed, engravers name Ferraris below bust. Rare. GVF £1450.00 Turkey, Montenegro Medal 1862 37mm 3644 In silver. Medal of Karadag (Montenegro) was awarded to soldiers after a military victory in the Karadag region of the Balkans following an uprising there. Ottoman forces and an artillery brigade commanded by Omar Pasha suppressed the rebellion and forced Karadag to sign the peace treaty. Fine/VF £250.00 Turkish Order of the Mejidie 3645 1st Class Breast Star, silver, gold center and enamel 1890 period. Choce EF £950.00 Indian Mutiny Medal 1857-1858 3646 W. W. McMullen. No clasp.

Richard Walter McMullen was born in India 30 Dec 1835. He served in the Indian Mutiny his medal roll listed as R. W. McMullen, but the 'R' does look like a 'W' initials W. W. on medal. He worked for the Jhansie customs as a collector of tax in the Agra patrol area. His annual salary being £350 per annum. Died in India 5 Feb 1908. Light contacting VF £375.00 3647 Thos. Tadd, 1st Bn. 13th Light Infantry. No clasp.

Thomas Tadd was born in Chippenham, Wiltshire, and attested for the 1st Battalion, 13th Light Infantry at Bath in August 1854. He served with the Battalion during the Indian Mutiny and was severely wounded at Toolsepore, 23 December 1858:

Tadd was 'severely wounded by a musket ball in the action at Toolseporeâ in the right shin bone - the bone was splintered, but no separation of the pieces took place. The bullet is still supposed to be in the limb, it has never been extricated. Even now in December 1860 there is much wasting of the leg.' Tadd was discharged 'Medically Unfit' because of his wound, 20 September 1861, having served 6 years and 339 days with the Colours. Sold with a good write up on the action. EF £485.00

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Indian Mutiny Medal 1857-1858 cont. 3648 A. Anthony, Agra Military Infantry. No clasp.

Adam Henry Anthony was a member of the Uncovenanted Civil Service and was living at Agra with his wife and two children when the mutiny broke out. He served during the mutiny with the Agra Militia Infantry. After this service he returned to the Civil Service and in 1873 passed 1st Division entrance into Government service, becoming Assistant Controller General in 1878, and Assistant Accountant General in 1888. He retired as Deputy Auditor General in 1911. Sold with further details of him wanting to be a missionary and his wife part opening a school in Agra. Provenance: Brian Lane Collection, Sotheby, September 1989. EF £450.00 3649 Thos Brough, 17th Lancers. No clasp.

This regiment arrived late in the campaign but were sent to Mahratta and took nine months to locate a rebel force of 5000. At Baroda, the 17th Lancers charged a large force, with complete success. Following the defeat of the native cavalry, the 17 Lancers spent a year in Central India and were then sent to Secunderabad. After a further 5 years, the regiment returned to England in 1865. VF £350.00 3650 2005 Patk. Shannon, H.Ms. 27th. Regt. (Inniskillings). No clasp.

Sold with copy roll page. GVF £285.00 3651 Thos Turner, 34th Regiment. No clasp.

Operations against the rebels Trans-Gofra and on the Nepal Frontier in March/April 1895. Born Preston and enlisted 22.10.1857 at Burnley, age 18 years, discharged 2.11.1867. Sold with copy roll pages. VF £285.00 3652 Capt A. G. Shawe, 34th Regiment. No clasp.

Captain Arthur George Shawe was born on 29 September 1818 and was baptised a year later at Barrackpore. He was the 2nd son and 3rd child of Colonel Matthew Shawe C.B. and Isabella Gethin Creagh. Colonel Shawe received a Peninsular Gold Medal for Badajoz as a Major in the 74th Foot, and served in Ava in 1826, but died during his return voyage. Arthur George Shawe was commissioned as Ensign in 81st Foot on 1 April 1836 and was promoted to Lieutenant in the 4th Foot on 23 August 1839.

He was made 1st Lieutenant in the 21st Foot on 17 September 1839 and was promoted to Captain (unattached) on 7 June 1851. He joined the 70th Foot on 20 June1851, and then the 34th Foot on 26 January 1855, with whom he would serve during the Indian Mutiny. He retired as Captain on 7 April 1863 after 27 years' service. GVF £450.00 3653 Joseph Jackson, 84th Regiment. No clasp.

Massacred at Cawnpore 27th June 1857. 1647 Joseph Jackson born in Redburn, Hereford, enlisted 13th October 1839. Served in the Light company in India as part of General Wheeler's garrison at Cawnpore. Small book destroyed at Cawnpore, next of kin not known This medal is only 1 of 2 recorded medals to the 84th for Cawnpore and 13 total all regiments. Provenance Vivian Mann collection 1983, purchased by the late Lou Gottfreund from John Derwent collection October 1992. Extremely Rare. GVF £2450.00 3654 Wm. Hughes, 89th Regiment. No clasp.

Only 78 medals all no clasp awarded to the 2nd battalion Royal Irish Fusiliers. Sold with copy roll page. Scarce. VF/GVF £325.00 3655 Colour Sergeant Jas Robertson, 92nd Highlanders. No clasp.

Colour-Sergeant James Robertson is confirmed on the medal roll with entitlement to a no-clasp medal. VF/GVF £285.00

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Indian Mutiny Medal 1857-1858 cont. 3656 Gunner Saml. Larmour, V. Fld. Baty. No1 Cpy. 6th Bn. R.A. No clasp.

According to the medal roll dated 13th May 1867 and signed by Brigadier Farquharson Samuel was discharged 1st July 1865, residence Antrim. Roll stamped Royal Artillery received July 15th, 1869, so he waited a long time for his medal. EF £285.00 3657 1 clasp, Delhi. J. Rowe, 52nd Light Infantry.

John was born in bale, Norfolk and enlisted at Bricklin 16.10. 1839 age 17 years, 10 months. Served in the West Indies 1 year, 3 months, North America 5 years, 4 months, and 7 years East Indies. The regiment had 29 officers and men killed at Delhi and 89 wounded. He served 21 years, 213 days and awarded a Victorian L.S. & G.C. medal being discharged 16.7.1861. VF/VF + £550.00 3658 1 clasp, Delhi. Alfd. Clover, 75th Regt.. Suspension claw re-soldered.

Alfred Wingrove Clover was born in the parish of St Andrews, near London on 5 December 1831, and enlisted at Chatham on 6 June 1850. He was wounded in the right hand at Delhi, 14 September 1857, and later invalided to Europe and discharged in 1859. He served in No 3. Company during the siege of Delhi and received 1 share of the prize money which amounted to 86 Rupees. In the 1861 Census Alfred is recorded as living in Westminster, London, a cigar maker by trade. In the Times of 17 November 1863, reference is made to Clover assaulting a woman and earning 6 months imprisonment with hard labour. Many years later, the court pages tell of him being mugged by a couple of teenagers. Alfred Clover died at Holborn sometime during the third quarter of 1890 aged 58. Sold with copied discharge papers and additional research. GVF £600.00 3659 1 clasp, Delhi. T. Favell, 61st Regiment.

The roll states died 15.6.1858 having previously served in the 33rd Foot no. 1650. He served with the 61st in the Punjab campaign medal and clasp Chilianwala and Goojerat, suffering 11 men killed and over 100 wounded at Chilianwala. At Delhi, the 61st lost 32 officers and men killed and 119 wounded in the siege and assault. GVF/EF £600.00 3660 1 clasp, Lucknow. Geo. Windsor, 23rd R.W. Fusrs.

Born Nailsea, Bristol and enlisted in the Grenadier Guards 7.5.1855 age 19 years, 3 months, transferred to the 23rd Royal Welsh Fusiliers 1.10. 1855.Served 4 months in Malta, 4 in the Crimea and 12 years in India. Discharged unfit 22.7.1872. (his trade a collier) Retired to Paradise Cottage, Bedminster. VF £425.00 3661 1 clasp, Lucknow. Able Seaman Chas Wilson, Royal Navy, Shannon.

Charles was present as one of 284 men from H.M.S Shannon who saw service ashore with the Naval Brigade under Captain Sir William peel and was present at the operations at Lucknow which lasted from November 1857 to March 1858. Medal sent to H.M.S. Algiers 22.7.1861. VF/GVF £1950.00 3662 1 clasp, Lucknow Wm. Smith, 9th Lancers.

There were 4 William Smiths in the Mutiny 9th Lancers, one a no clasp, two with Delhi clasps and this Lucknow clasp shown as regimental number 38 and listed a labourer from Rocksbury. VF £375.00 3663 1 clasp, Lucknow. Wm. Ainsworth, 97th Regiment.

William was born in Blackburn, Lancashire and enlisted 24.3.1855 age 21years. Slightly wounded at Lucknow 15.3.1858. Transferred to the Madras Artillery 1.6.1860. Light contacting VF £550.00 3664 1 clasp, Lucknow. Sergeant Frederick Frond, 3rd Bn. Rifle Brigade. VF/GVF £395.00

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Indian Mutiny Medal 1857-1858 cont. 3665 1 clasp, Lucknow. Ensign J. Whiting, 1st Bn 23rd Royal Welsh Fusiliers. With silver 3 prong top brooch bar.

The Times, 1st July 1907, p, 7d. Obituary Colonial Whitting died in London on June 21 an Eton Collager from 1852 to 1857, entered the Indian Army in September 1857. When he arrived in India the Native Infantry Regiment to which he was gazetted had mutinied and he was attached first to the 23rd Welsh Fusiliers and afterwards to the 8th Regiment, in which one of his brothers was an officer. He saw a great deal of suppression in the Mutiny and pursuit of the mutineers.

He arrived two days too late for the battle of Cawnpore and was first under fire between that place and Futtehghur. He served as Lieutenant in the 8th during the Oudh campaign. He applied for a commission in the Queen's Army and in 1859 obtained one in the 27th of the Line, which became the Hampshire Regiment He served more than once in India and in the Mediterranean, and rose to the command of it, after which he held the bridge command at Winchester till 1896. When a Captain in 1878 he published a thin octavo, "Annals of the 37th North Hampshire Regiment " dedicated to the Duke of Cambridge. VF/GVF £595.00 3666 1 clasp, Lucknow. Driver Chas. Steward, Royal Horse Artillery.

Charles Steward served as a Driver with E Troop, Royal Horse Artillery during the Indian Mutiny. GVF £425.00 3667 1 clasp, Central India. Captain C. P. Crossman, Madras Army.

Charles Percy Crossman was born at Walcot, Somerset, on 8 March 1829. He was educated privately and nominated for the H.E.I.C. Army by Charles Mills and recommended by his father Rev. F. G. Crossman. He was examined and passed on 5 August 1846 and travelled overland to India where he was appointed to the 41st Madras Native Infantry in 1847.

He was appointed Assistant Engineer 2nd Class from 1 November 1856, to temporary charge of Jubbulpore Division. He transferred to the Department of Public Works of the Punjab in 1858 and, on 15 July, was promoted to the grade of 4th Class Executive Engineer and posted to Jubbulpore Division of the Saugor and Nerbudda territory. He was promoted to Captain on 18 February 1861, and retired to England on 24 September 1862.In May 1865 he was jailed for bankruptcy 'having incurred liabilities on account of the Hon. Richard Bethell, a son of the Lord Chancellor, and which he had failed to meet. Mr Lawrence on the bankrupt's behalf, now produced a medical certificate, to the effect that further incarceration would be injurious to the health of his client and asked that the order of release should be granted. Mr Spyer, who represented the detaining creditor, said he had seen the bankrupt, and he had no further opposition to offer. He said that a lengthened stay in Whitecross-street prison during the present hot weather could not be of service to any person, particularly to an officer who had seen service in India.

The Deputy-Commissioner, in the absence of any opposition, granted an order for Captain Crossman's release... during the proceedings he stated that his failure arose from having incurred debts on behalf of the Hon. Richard Bethell. His liabilities for this person alone amounted to £3,750.' Such an amount would today be the equivalent to nearly half a million pounds. Captain C. P. Crossman died in London on 21 July 1874, aged 46. GVF/EF £575.00 3668 1 clasp, Central India. J. McGuire, 12th Lancers.

252 Central India clasps to the 12th Lancers who formed part of the Central India Field Force at Jhansi, Calpee and Gwalior and involved in the Battle of Banda 19th April 1858. Light contacting VF £425.00 3669 1 clasp, Central India. I. Stevens, 14th Light Dragoons.

Please not the initial on the medal is 'I' not 'J' as it should be. Formed part of the Central India Field Force which was disbanded after the battle of Gwalior.

Served in the Field Force at Jhansi, Galpee and Gwalior with the Rajputana Field Force and were involved in the battle of Banda 19.4.1855. Light contacting AVF £400.00

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Indian Mutiny Medal 1857-1858 cont. 3670 1 clasp, Central India. Hugh Laird, 72nd Highlanders.

Hugh Laird was born at Beith, Ayrshire, on 14 March 1839, and enlisted into the 72nd Highlanders on 21 March 1856, a painter by trade. He was discharged in April 1866, after 10 years and 13 days with the Colours, of which more than 8 years were spent in India and was in the possession of one Good Conduct Badge. After his discharge, he spent an additional 21 years in the army reserve while serving in India, he was part of the detachment under Lieutenant Vesey, consisting of 100 men of the Light and No.4 Companies, who had been mounted on camels, and attached to a column of Light and Irregular cavalry. He was present at the siege of Kotah and the battles of Bunaso and Oodeypore.

They returned to quarters at Mhow, having been under canvas in the Field for almost 17 months, and having marched over 3000 miles. He died at Houston, Bridge of Weir, Renfrewshire, on 19 July 1899. Sold with copied discharge papers. GVF £480.00 3671 1 clasp, Central India. Edwin Martin, 95th Regiment.

Born Duffield Derby and enlisted 30.11.1854 in the 95th age 17 years, 8 months and trade a shoemaker. Served Crimea 1 year, 1-month medal and clasp, India 5 years. Discharged from Netley 25.8.1863 due to disability and unfit for further service. VF £445.00 3672 1 clasp, Central India. T.W Frisby, 3rd Madras European Regiment. GVF/EF £450.00 3673 1 clasp, Central India. Gunner R. Ward, Madras Artillery. Toned choice EF £425.00 3674 2 clasps, Relief of Lucknow, Lucknow. Ordinary Seaman J. Finder, Royal Navy, Shannon.

James first took part in the Relief of Lucknow earning one of the 28 clasps awarded and was present as one of 284 men from H.M.S Shannon who saw service ashore with the Naval Brigade under Captain Sir William peel and was present at the operations at Lucknow which lasted from November 1857 to March 1858. He was slightly wounded at Kudjwa, 1st November 1857 and died at Gyah 2.7.1858. medal sent 6.6.1861. VF £2200.00

3675 2 clasps, Relief of Lucknow, Lucknow. H. Tetherington, 1st Madras Fusiliers.

The 102nd Foot (1st battalion Royal Dublin Fusiliers) also took part in the Defence of Lucknow 1st Relief Force under Sir Henry Havelock. Henry Tetherington took part in the Relief of Lucknow under Sir Colin Campbell with the regiment in November 1857. 2nd clasp loose on the ribbon, verified as a 2 clasp medal. VF/GVF £500.00 3676 3 clasps, Delhi, Relief of Lucknow, Lucknow. Chas. Amor, 9th Lancers.

Charles served in the Sutlej campaign at 'Sobraon' and in the Punjab in 1848-9 earning the medal with clasp Goojerat and Chillianwala. This 3 clasp Mutiny is verified on the rolls and sold in 1985 by the Armoury of St James for £400! Born in Marylebone and enlisted 27. 3. 1844. Discharged at Chatham 8.10.1861 to live in Portland Place, London to be a servant. Died 3.5.1864 age approximately 39 years. Sold with a superb set of papers. Lancers were present in all three of the most notable events associated with the Indian mutiny, namely, the seizure of Delhi, the seizure of Lucknow and the relief of Lucknow. For their actions, the Lancers were awarded twelve Victoria Crosses, more than any other cavalry regiment. GVF/EF £1800.00 China War Medal 1856-1860 3677 Armourer J. Flack. No clasp, officially impressed.

No papers found for armourer J. Flack but he is listed in the military stores office, Hong Kong roll for service between 1856 and 1860, the roll dated 17.9.1862. His medal was sent to Portsmouth where he was presumably based. Some contact marks to the edge 6.0 GVF £365.00

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China War Medal 1856-1860 cont. 3678 1 clasp, Taku Forts 1860. Wm. Worth, 31st Regiment.

Born Harthaileigh, Devon 1827 and enlisted 7.3.1855. medal and clasp confirmed. Served China 3 years, 9 months and was slight wounded on 9th June 1862. Tiny trace of old removed brooch mark back of clasp Fair. £195.00 3679 2 clasps, Taku Forts 1860, Pekin 1860. Hy. Milleard, 1st Bn, 2nd Regiment.

Born Birmingham and enlisted 15.9.1841 age 21years, 6 months and served in China 1860 medal with 2 clasps. Also awarded a L.S. & G.C. medal with £5 gratuity, discharged 7.10.1862 having served 21 years, 23 days. Sold with a good set of papers. Minor edge bruise VF £450.00 Ottoman Empire - Turkey: War medal for the Montenegrin-Ottoman War of 1861 - 1862 3680 In silver, unnamed as issued 37mm. RARE VF £750.00 New Zealand Medal 1845-1866 3681 Reverse undated 1796 C. Shields, 57th Foot.

Private Charles Shield is confirmed on the medal roll as having served between 1861 and 1867, afterwards being discharged. He also served in the Crimea, and is entitled to a medal with 3 clasps, Balaclava, Inkermann and Sebastopol. Vf/GVF £485.00 3682 Reverse undated 3789 Hy, Fairhurst, 68th Foot.

Born Marple, Cheshire and enlisted at Bolton 9.1.1855 age 23 year, trade a French polisher. He served Malta, Turkey, Ionian Islands, East Indies, and 2 years in New Zealand. His medal confirmed and a Crimea with Sebastopol clasp. Discharged 16.7.1866 having served 11 years 189 days. light contracting VF £480.00 3683 Reverse 1863-1866 4693 Colour Sergeant Thos. Crucknell, 50th Regiment.

The regiment stationed at Ceylon in 1861. A nice rank. GVF £565.00 3684 Reverse 1864 780 J. Howarth, 40th Regiment.

33 Medals dated '1864' to the 40th Regiment. J. Howarth was born in 1840 at Castleton, Rochdale and enlisted in the 40th Foot in April 1858, stating his trade as 'Woollen Weaver'. VF £595.00 3685 Reverse 1864-1866 181 Josiah Banks, 68th Light Infantry.

No papers found on the roll and still serving in 1869. Court mounted. Shows traces of having been lacquered VF £485.00 3686 Reverse 1864-1866 2930 Frcs. Armstrong, 68th Light Infantry.

Born Ballingarry, Barr and attested for the 68th 13.2.1852 age 17 years. Served in Turkey Crimea, Malta, Ionian Islands, East India, and New Zealand. A total of 11 years, 4 months overseas service.

Listed as receiving a 2 clasp Crimea medal in 'Well Done The 68th 'however his papers quote a medal with all 4 clasps plus a Turkish Crimea as well as the New Zealand medal. Discharged 10.2.1872. AVF £475.00 3687 Reverse 1864-1866 274 John Thornton, 68th Light Infantry.

Born and enlisted Manchester 15.3.1858 age 18 years, served 20 years, 353 days including 11 years, 9 months in India and 2 years, 5 months in New Zealand. Discharged to live in Liverpool. VF £485.00

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Abyssinian War Medal 1867-1868 3688 Ordinary Seaman W. Miles, Royal Navy H.M.S. Spiteful.

180 medals to this ship. VF £365.00 3689 H. Morrison, 26th Foot.

Sold with copy roll page. VF £360.00 3690 277 J. Martin, 45th Regiment.

Born Market Harborough, Leicester and enlisted 1.11.1859 age 21 years. Served India 12 + years and Abyssinia 147 days. Discharged 29.9.1878 having served 8 years, 252 days. His only medal. VF £350.00 3691 477 Gunner H. Harrington, 21st Brigde. R.A..

A nice medal. Sold with copy roll. GVF/EF £385.00 Canada General Service Medal 1866-1870 3692 1 clasp, Fenian Raid 1866. Private R. M. Roy, 15th Battalion.

Robert M. Roy is confirmed on the roll published by John Thyen in 1998. In the 1881 census he is shown as 38 years old and born in Scotland, lived in Ontario. The 1901 census shows Peterborough, Ontario. EF £375.00 3693 1 clasp, Fenian Raid 1866. Stoker A. Vile, Royal Navy, H.M.S. Aurora.

Stoker A. Vile is confirmed on the Canada General Service Medal roll as having served aboard H.M.S. Aurora EF £850.00 3694 1 clasp, Fenian Raid 1866. Sergeant J. Mounstephen, 14th Regiment.

Sold with a copy of his application for a government grant, his address was Kakabeka Falls General Stores August 15th, 1912 he was the proprietor and government replies. Light edge bruising Fine £350.00 3695 1 clasp, Fenian Raid 1866. 623 Private W. Hammill, 4: 60: King's Royal Rifle Corps.

William was born in the parish of Slane, Meath and enlisted 4.3.1858 at Aldershot, Hants in the 4th battalion 60th Rifles age 21. He served overseas in Canada 8 years, 1 month. Discharged after 20 years service on 27.9.1877, due to ill health. Lived at 10 Romney Road, Winchester, medal, and clasp confirmed. Pawnbrokers mark in field GVF £450.00 3696 1 clasp, Fenian Raid 1870. 884 Private J. Tuffin, 69/ S. Lin. R..

Medal and clasp confirmed on the roll. He applied for his medal in September 1899, but it was not issued by central register. His address was Roseville, High Bridge, Somerset. VF £420.00 3697 1 clasp, Fenian Raid 1870. 1879 Gunner S. Bradshaw, Royal Artillery.

Only 2 officers and 16 men of the 3rd Brigade present. Medal sent to 9 Coinage Terrace, Barry Dock, South Wales. EF £450.00 Ashantee Medal 1873-1874 3698 edge engraved 73-74 Petty Officer 1st Class G. Woods, Royal Navy H.M.S. Tamar. Sold with copy roll page. GVF/EF £325.00 3699 edge engraved 73-74 Private G. Wilson, Royal Marines, H.M.S. Active. No clasp. Sold with copy roll page. GVF/EF £325.00 Page 111 Dixon's Gazette

Ashantee Medal 1873-1874 cont. 3700 edge engraved 73-74 2225 Private A. Smith, 42nd Royal Highlanders. No clasp. GVF £365.00 3701 edge engraved 73-74 128 Private C. Warner, 2 Bn 23 Royal Welsh Fusiliers. With top ribbon buckle.

Sold with copy roll page. The Peace Collection 1919. Fine/VF £320.00 3702 edge engraved 73-74, 1 clasp, Coomassie. 2037 Private E. McKay, 42nd Royal Highlanders.

Listed on the Black watch roll as deceased. VF/GVF £480.00 3703 edge engraved 73-74, 1 clasp, Coomassie. 901 Private J. Mayers, 2nd West India Regiment.

Medal and clasp confirmed on the roll. GVF £400.00 3704 edge engraved 73-74, 1 clasp, Coomassie. 2496 Private H. Smith, 2bn 23. Royal Welsh Fusiliers. VF £450.00 3705 edge engraved 73-74, 1 clasp, Coomassie. 1679 Private W. J. Davis, 2 Bn. Rifle Brigade.

Engraved in Roman capitals. GVF £475.00 3706 edge engraved 73-74, 1 clasp, Coomassie. R. J. Lapham, Army Service Corps. Rank and number erased.

One of just 71 Medals awarded to men of the A.S.C., only ten of them being entitled to the 'Coomassie' clasp.

Robert John Lapham, who was born in April 1847, served in the ranks for over 17 years before being commissioned as a Sub. Assistant Commissary in March 1878.

He is confirmed on the Ashantee Medal roll, which lists him as 1072 2nd Class Staff Sergeant, and notes that he came

'under fire with convoy when attacked on 1/2/74 between Fommanah and Ahkankuassie.' Leigh Maxwell's The Ashanti Ring refers to this action, which occurred as Wolesley prepared to advance from Amoaful: 'Colley had gone back to Ahkankuassie on 1 February [1874], as soon as he knew of the General's plans to advance and as the General left Amoaful, so he departed for Fommaneh. When he got there, he had to find a way through an Ashanti force which had the base surrounded and was attacking it from all sides. The town was far too big to be held by its small garrison of forty West Indians and a hundred of Russell's Mumford Company, so the sick from the hospital were removed to a stockade at the north end of the town and the neighbouring houses were pulled down to give a field of fire. The attacks stopped at one o'clock in the afternoon, but the carriers had been so frightened by the ferocity of the assault that they were in shock, and it proved impossible to move them for some days, a most unfortunate thing to happen at this crucial stage of the war. In fact, the first proper convoy to go up the line was of Royal Navy Kroomen who reached Aggemmamu on 6 February.'

Lapham, who latterly held the appointment of Quarter Master on the Commissariat and Transport Staff, also participated in the Transvaal Campaign of 1881, and was granted the honorary rank of Captain in March 1888. Sold with research including copy of the medal roll and several extracts from the regimental Journal in which he is mentioned. VF £495.00 VISIT OUR WEBSITE www.dixonsmedals.co.uk

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South Africa Medal 1877-1879 3707 1 clasp, 1879. 2186 Private R. Watts, 1st Dragoon Guards.

Only two cavalry regiments served on a regimental basis in the conflict with the Zulus, 1st King's Dragoon Guards and the 17th Lancers. The regiment were engaged against Sekukuni's Kraal from 11th November 1879 to 2nd December 1879, when Lieutenant Dewar was severely wounded. Light contacting EF £1100.00 3708 1 clasp, 1879. 2273 Private H. Killalea, 17th Lancers.

Only 2 cavalry regiments served in this war, the 1st Dragoon Guards and the 17th Lancers, The Lancers were deployed against the last real battle against Zulus at Ulundi, where they charged from the square, after the square had been surrounded by a large army of Zulu warriors. Some light edge bruising AVF £985.00 Afghanistan Medal 1878-1880 3709 Bheslie Ridhoo, 45th Regt. N.I. No clasp. Correction to naming Fine £110.00 3710 Khanzada Malik Jan Khan, Political Department. No clasp. Correction to naming Fine £120.00 3712 1002 Private F. Gellett, 6th Dragoon Guards. No clasp. Fine VF £175.00 3713 1201 Private C. Brown, 6th Dragoon Guards. No clasp.

The 6th Dragoon Guards formed part of the Jalalabad Field Force together with the 8th, 13th and 15th Hussars. VF/GVF £185.00 3714 1081 Private J. H. Dodgson, 15th Hussars. No clasp, With top 3 prong ribbon bar.

Born Marsborough, Rotherham July 1850 enlisted 26.7.1869 age 19 years. Sergeant 1881-1890. India 13.11.1878 to 9.1.1881, South Africa 1st Boer War 10.1.1881 to 3.1.1882 a total service of 20 years, 347 days. Long Service issued 1.12.1887. Fair £125.00 3715 890 Private A. Spurgeon, 78th Foot. No clasp.

Arthur Spurgeon was born in Norwich. He was a Tailor by occupation, he enlisted at Great Yarmouth on 13th February 1877. Posted to the 78th Highlanders in October 1878. He served with them in India and Afghanistan. He was awarded the Afghanistan medal without clasp and India General Service Medal with clasp 'Hazara 1888'. He was discharged on 14th September 1895. Fine £160.00 3716 8. Bde1426 Private E. Gadsby, 51st Regiment. No clasp.

Edward was born 1855 in St Peters, Lincoln and enlisted 27.8.1878, serve in the East Indies 5 years, 89 days total service 12 years. VF £165.00 3717 1050 Private Fnk. Kennedy, 63rd Regiment. No clasp.

Frank was born in Stockport and enlisted 29.5.77, age 18 years and trade a labourer. Served 12 years and is also entitled to the Egypt 1882 medal and Khedive Star. He served in the Army Reserve a further 5 years and 360 days. Sold with copied papers and roll page. VF £165.00 3718 1186 Private A. Storrie, 92nd Highlanders.

Born Jedburgh, Roxburgh and enlisted 8.8.1863 served 19 years 129 days most in India and Afghanistan, Cape Colony 1881 to 1882. His wife was Maggie, Exchange Stores, Jedburgh. He suffered from epilepsy. GVF £175.00

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Afghanistan Medal 1878-1880 cont. 3719 Lieut. H. Finnis, Royal Engineers. No clasp.

Henry, son of S. Finnis, pupil of Wellington College 1867-71, R.M. Academy 1871 (1st) Lt. R.E. 1873, Captain 1885, Major 1892, Lt.Col 1899. Col 1903. C.S.I. 1909, retried 1910. European war 1914-18, 36th Ulster division 1914, Cannock Chase 1915, C.B.E.1919. Lived The Cottage, Hillingdon near Uxbridge and died 1929. Sold with copied page from the Army Lists. Choice EF £425.00 3720 1 clasp, Ali Musjid. 857 Private A. Jarrett, 4th Battalion Rifle Brigade.

Verified on the roll. GVF/EF £280.00 3721 1 clasp, Ali Musjid. 1275 Private J. Sorrell, 10th Hussars.

Listed on the roll as deceased. EF £265.00 3722 1 clasp, Ali Musjid. 12 Bde./578 Private J. Hurley, 81st Foot. VF/GVF £265.00 3723 1 clasp, Ali Musjid. 27B/1449 Private T. Toole, 1/17th Regiment.

Clasp verified on the roll, embarked to England 17.2.1880. Discharged 17.2.1880.98 Choice EF £265.00 3724 1 clasp, Ali Musjid. 1040 Private D. Coburn, 51st Regiment.

Roll confirms clasp and that he was discharged 4.5.1880. Choice EF £260.00 3725 1 clasp, Peiwar Kotal. 443 Private J. Grant, 2/8th Regiment.

John was born in Kengarrow, Glenties, Donegal in 1853 and enlisted 3.8.1875 age 22 years. Medal and clasp confirmed. Discharged after 12 years 7.4.1888. EF £325.00 3726 1 clasp, Kabul. 1273 Private R. Rant, 2/9th Foot.

Born St. Pauls Norwich and enlisted age 18 years, 2 months 10.8.1876, a clicker in the boot trade. Served in Afghanistan and East Indies, 4 years 159 days, medal and clasp confirmed. Discharged 23.9.1892 having served 16 years including 4 years in the reserve. Home was Philadelphia, Norwich. Scratch marks in the field GVF £265.00 3727 1 clasp, Ahmed Khel. 41 Private G. Fairburne, 59th Foot. VF £265.00 3728 1 clasp, Ahmed Khel. 3796 Gunner J. Connor, 11/11th Bde. Royal Artillery. VF/GVF £265.00 3729 1 clasp, Ahmed Khel. Lance Dafadar Jaffir Khan, 19th Bengal Cavalry (Lancers). Fine £235.00 3730 1 clasp, Ahmed Khel. Sepoy Mohomed Ayaz, 19th Punjabis. Contact marks Fine £120.00 3731 1 clasp, Kandahar. Sepoy Roopa, 30th N.I.. Fine £150.00 3732 2 clasps, Charasia, Kabul. 40B/854 Private F. Hunt, 67th Foot.

Frederick was born in Sutton, Chippenham, Wilts and enlisted age 21 years, 10 months 23.4.1878. Served 6 years and the army and 6 in the reserve. Medals and 2 clasps confirmed on the roll and papers. VF/GVF £385.00

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Afghanistan Medal 1878-1880 cont. 3733 2 clasps, Charasia, Kabul. 6858 Driver D. Grice, G/3rd Royal Artillery.

Born Wolverhampton, Stafford and enlisted age 23 years, 8 months 28.7.1876 having served in the 2nd Staffordshire Militia. Trade a nut and bolt forger. Served India from 11.1.1877 to 5.3.1881. Discharged back to Wolverhampton after serving 6 years, 313 days. Medal and two clasps confirmed GVF/EF £320.00 3734 3 clasps, Peiwar Kotal, Charasia, Kabul. 6780 Gunner J. Blavins, G/3rd Royal Artillery.

Verified on the roll. GVF £495.00 Kabul to Kandahar Star 1880 3735 Unnamed as issued. GVF £225.00 3736 58B/277 Private J. Johnstone, 72nd Highlanders.

With copied roll for Afghan Medal issued with 3 clasps Charasia, Kabul, Kandahar, roll marked transferred to 1st Class AR. VF/GVF £365.00 3737 56/514 Lance Corporal D. McLennan, 92nd Highlanders.

Duncan McLennan received a gunshot wound to the abdomen at Kabul, 13 December 1879. Also, Afghan medal with 3 clasps and served South Africa 1881. 4 mm of crown by suspender missing VF £385.00 3738 Sowar Ram Singh, 3rd Bengal Cavalry. VF £220.00 Cape of Good Hope General Service Medal 1880-1897 3739 1 clasp, Basutoland. Trooper J. McMullen, Transvaal Horse.

44 men of Transvaal Horse received this medal. NEF £350.00 Egypt Medal 1882-1889 3740 (Dated 1882) Signaller E. Trader, Royal Navy, H.M.S. Agincourt. No clasp.

Born Stoke Newton 13.4.1861. Star marks VF £145.00 3741 (Dated 1882) 1380 Private J. Tasker, 15th Hussars. No clasp.

William Tasker (note incorrect initial on medal) was born in St. Pancras, London. He originally joined the 9th Lancers (No. 1659) at Westminster on 25 October 1869, aged 20. He transferred to the 5th Lancers (No. 1344) in January 1872 and proceeded to India. In August 1874 he volunteered to join the 15th Hussars (No. 1380) in which regiment there was already serving No. 1189 Private J. Tasker, possibly his brother.

William Tasker served in Egypt attached to the 19th Hussars from 31 July to 9 September 1882. The 15th Hussars sent 2 officers and 17 other ranks to the 19th Hussars for service in Egypt, and 6 other ranks to various other corps.

Tasker subsequently served with the 15th Hussars during the Second Afghan War 1878-80 and was wounded by a sword cut to the right arm at Saif-u-Din, 4 January 1879. One of 7 officers and men wounded by sword cuts on the day.

He also served during the First Boer War in South Africa, January 1881 - January 1882. Tasker was discharged, 25 October 1888, having served for 21 years. Provenance: J. Webb Collection, Dix Noonan Webb, December 2008. Fine/VF £360.00

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Egypt Medal 1882-1889 cont. 3742 (Dated 1882) 1532 Sergeant W. Russell, 19th Hussars. No clasp. Sold with copy roll page. VF £175.00 3743 (Dated 1882) 2450 Private W. Hennessey, 2/Derbyshire Regiment. No clasp.

Born St. Marys Bradford and enlisted 14.3.1881 age 19 years trade a dyer. Served 68 days in Egypt, 4 years 182 days in India. Discharged 13.3.1892 having served 12 years. VF £150.00 3744 (Dated 1882) ...rz Khan, 20th Punjab Infantry. No clasp. Fair £85.00 3745 (Dated 1882), 1 clasp, Tel-el-Kebir. 2581 Private W. Slater, 7th Dragoon Guards. Sold with copy roll pages Star Marks AVF £375.00 3746 (Dated 1882), 1 clasp, Tel-el-Kebir. 3670 Private G. Richards, 3/King's Royal Rifle Corps.

George Richards from St. Pancras London enlisted 14.3.1879. Discharged 6.10.1885, sold with papers. Lacquered VF/GVF £245.00 3747 (Dated 1882), 1 clasp, Tel-el-Kebir. 13783 Gunner R. H. B. Tolman, A/1st Bde. Royal Artillery. Verified on the roll. GVF/EF £260.00 3748 (Dated 1882), 2 clasps, Tel-el-Kebir, The Nile 1884-85. 57 Private J. Starr, 2/ Duke of Cornwall's Light Infantry.

Born in the parish of St. Brides, London and enlisted 22.8.1881, age 19 years, 9 months and trade a printer. Served Egypt 1882-1886. Medal and two clasps verified on his papers. Provenance: Seaby's, February 1975. Fine £245.00 3749 (Dated 1882), 3 clasps, Tel-el-Kebir, Suakin 1884, El-Teb-Tamaai. 1622 Private J. Shields, 19th Hussars.

John Shields was born in Belfast and attested for the 19th Hussars at Leeds in June 1876. He served with the Regiment in Egypt, August 1882 - September 1884. Shields was discharged, 8 June 1888, having served 12 years with the Colours. VF £425.00 3750 (Dated 1882), 3 clasps, Suakin 1884, El-Teb-Tamaai, The Nile 1884-85. 2156 Private W. Jones, 19th Hussars.

On the roll as 2156 F. G. Jones, clasps confirmed. Light star marks VF £425.00 3751 (Dated 1882), 3 clasps, Suakin 1884, El-Teb-Tamaai, Suakin 1885. 25454 Gunner T. Steadman, 6/1st Sco. Div. R.A.. Sold with copy roll page. Light star marks VF £450.00 3752 (Dated 1882), 4 clasps, Tel-el-Kebir, Suakin 1884, El-Teb-Tamaai, The Nile 1884-85. 1694 Private J. Sharples, 19th Hussars.

Joseph Sharples was born in St. Pancras, London, and attested for the 19th Hussars at London, in August 1877. He served with the Regiment in Egypt, August 1882 - September 1895. Sharples advanced to Lance-Corporal, and was discharged, 21 August 1889, having served 12 years with the Colours. Light contacting VF £585.00

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Egypt Medal 1882-1889 cont. 3753 (Undated) Painter 2nd Class S. J. Whitburn, Royal Navy.

Samuel was born in Tavistock, Devon and enlisted 11.6.1876. Re-enlisted 11.6.1886 serving on H.M.S. Humber for his Egypt medal, confirmed on supplementary list. L.S. & G.C. awarded 26.1.1889, discharged to shore pension 13.7.1896. GVF £165.00 3754 (Undated) Private G. Bickford, H.M.S. Ranger. No clasp.

Born 20th March 1851 Kingsbridge, Devon and enlisted 20th January 1870 served to the 30th January 1891 to complete 21 years. Served H.M.S. Ranger 3.4.1884 to 5th December 1887. 81 medals issued the H.M.S. Ranger. VF £200.00 3755 (Undated) Private H. Fisher, Royal Marine Light Infantry. No clasp. Light star marks VF £150.00 3756 (Undated) 529 Private S. Parkins, Yorkshire Regiment. No clasp. Sold with copy roll page. Light star marks VF £145.00 3757 (Undated), 1 clasp, Tamaai. Private S. Metters, Royal Marines.

Samuel Metters was born in Oakhampton, Devon in 1865. With copied roll extract confirming clasp and service on H.M.S. Humber. 71 medals and clasps issued. GVF £395.00 3758 (Undated), 1 clasp, El-Teb-Tamaai. 932 Private A. Barclay, 1/Royal Highlanders.

Killed in action at the battle of Tamaai 13.3.1884. He enlisted 29.12.1881. Sold with a copy of the roll and some musters. GVF/EF £950.00 3759 (Undated), 1 clasp, El-Teb-Tamaai. 1158 Private B. Walters, 3/ King's Royal Rifle Corps.

Bartley was born in Holywell, Flintshire, Wales and enlisted age 18 years, 4 months. Served 12 years and discharged 1.7.1895 having served 12 years. Light star marks VF £268.00 3760 (Undated), 1 clasp, The Nile 1884-85. 2213 Private W. Smith, 1st Royal Dragoons.

Sold with copy roll page, 1st Dragoons served on the Nile Expedition in the Heavy Camel Regiment, with 1 officer and 7 other ranks having this single clasp. Provenance: Jack Webb Collection, Dix Noonan Webb, December 2008. VF/GVF £365.00 3761 (Undated), 1 clasp, The Nile 1884-85. 1946 Private T. Green, 10th Hussars.

Sold with copy roll page, 2 officers and 43 other ranks of the 10th Hussars served on the Nile Expedition with the Light Camel Regiment. Ex Tinlin. Star marks Fine £300.00 3762 (Undated), 1 clasp, The Nile 1884-85. 2271 Private A. J. Marshall, 18th Hussars.

2 officers and 42 other ranks of the 18th Hussars served on the Nile Expedition with the Light Camel Regiment. Provenance: Dix Noonan Webb, December 1999. Star marks Fair/Fine £235.00 3763 (Undated), 1 clasp, The Nile 1884-85. 2495 Private H. Beetson, 19th Hussars.

Born Macclesfield, Cheshire, and enlisted 26.2.1884 age 18 years, 1 month, trade a groom. Served 1 year, 158 days. Discharged 25.8.1885 from Netley medically unfit, to live in Ardwick Manchester. VF/GVF £345.00

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Egypt Medal 1882-1889 cont. 3764 (Undated), 1 clasp, The Nile 1884-85. 1163 Private J. Hitchings, 1/Royal Sussex Regiment.

Sold with copy roll page. Light star marks VF £240.00 3765 (Undated), 1 clasp, The Nile 1884-85. 617 Lance Sergeant A. Mansfield, Royal West Kent Regiment. GVF/EF £295.00 3766 (Undated), 1 clasp, Suakin 1885. 4769 Private G. Holden, 1/Coldstream Guards.

James was born in the parish of Over Darwin, Lancaster and enlisted age 20 years, 7 months 28.10.1879. Served Egypt 19.2.1885 to 11.9.1885. Discharged after 12 years 27.10.1891. GVF £260.00 3767 (Undated), 1 clasp, Suakin 1885. 5829 Private J. Osborne, 2/Scots Guards.

Born Barony, Glasgow, and enlisted age 21 years 24.9.1883 having served in the 3rd battalion Highland light infantry. He served 12 years including 202 days in Egypt being discharged 12.9.1895 EF £270.00 3768 (Undated), 1 clasp, Suakin 1885. 1947 Private E. Lonsdale, 1/Shropshire Light Infantry. Confirmed on the roll. EF £300.00 3769 (Undated), 1 clasp, Suakin 1885. 6027 Private L.O. Cooper, 3rd Co. Commissariat & Transport Corps. NEF £245.00 3770 (Undated), 1 clasp, Suakin 1885. 478 Private F. Rourke, N. S. W. Infantry.

Private F. Rourke embarked 03.03.85: Returned to Australia 23.06.85 on SS Arab, approximately 500 men of the N.S.W. Infantry received the medal and clasp. GVF/EF £1495.00 3771 (Undated), 1 clasp, Gemaizah 1888. 2599 Private A. McNeill, 2/King's Own Scottish Borderers. VF/GVF £260.00 3772 (Undated), 2 clasps, El-Teb, The Nile 1884-85. 900 Private J. McDonald, 1/Gordon Highlanders.

Approximately 50 'El-Teb' clasps to the regiment. Sold with copied medal roll entry which is marked 'Dead'. With flattened named card box of issue. EF £475.00 3773 (Undated), 2 clasps, El-Teb-Tamaai, The Nile 1884-85. 2388 Private J. Mitchell, 19th Hussars.

Clasps verified on the roll. Fine VF £350.00 3774 (Undated), 2 clasps, The Nile 1884-85, Abu Klea. 2433 Private W. Bodeker, 5th Lancers. Surname spelt with 'n' on roll.

Roll transcribed incorrectly name is correct Bodeker, born about 1862 Deptford and 9 years of age in the 1871 census, Mother Emma. Name changed from Wilhelm Brisker to Wilhelm Boderker.

The 1881 census shows him as Bodeker and worked at the guncotton works at Faversham, 2 officers and 32 others ranks were present at Abu Klea where 6 were killed and 5 wounded in the action. Light star marks, dark tone VF £1350.00

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Egypt Medal 1882-1889 cont. 3775 (Undated), 2 clasps, The Nile 1884-85, Abu Klea. 5020 Corporal D. McKay, Coldstream Guards.

Died at Abu Klea 86 Officers and men served in the Guards Camel Regiment and present at Abu Klea. 10 Officers and men killed or wounded on the 19.1.85. Court mounted. NEF £1175.00 3776 (Undated), 2 clasps, The Nile 1884-85, Abu Klea. 5363 Corporal W. Fryer, Scots Guards.

84 Officers and men served in the 1st & 2nd Scots Guards Camel Regiment and present at Abu Klea. 11 Officers and men were either killed or wounded on the 19.1.85. VF £1075.00 3777 (Undated), 2 clasps, The Nile 1884-85, Kirbekan. 786 Private J. Sheldon, 1/ South Staffordshire Regiment.

Also served in the Boer war Q.S.A. with two clasps cape colony and Wittebergen. Star marks Fine £270.00 3778 (Undated), 3 clasps, El-Teb-Tamaai, The Nile 1884-85, Abu Klea. 2374 Private T. Waines, 19th Hussars.

Died at Abu Klea. The whole of the 19th Hussars served on the Nile Expedition, of whom 7 officers and 128 other ranks fought at Abu Klea. The Regiment had 6 men killed or wounded at El Teb and 9 men at Abu Klea. GVF/EF £1275.00 Khedive's Star 1882-1891 3779 Dated 1882. Unnamed as issued Black finish EF £95.00 3780 Dated 1882. Unnamed as issued Black Finish GVF £90.00 3781 Dated 1882. Unnamed as issued GVF £85.00 3782 Dated 1882 14 Private W. Y., 42nd Royal Highlanders. Reverse crudely engraved.

Private William Young, entitled Egypt Medal 1882-89 with clasps for Suakin 1884 and El-Teb-Tamaai GVF £88.00 3783 Dated 1884-6. Unnamed as issued GVF £90.00 3784 Dated 1884-6. Unnamed as issued Dark original finish GVF £95.00 3785 Dated 1884-6 2018 Private C. Brown, 20th Hussars.

Charles was born in Colsterworth, Grantham Lincolnshire and enlisted at Grantham 22.8.1882 age 25 years having previous service in the Lincolnshire regiment. Served in the Sudan February 1885 to November 1887, entitled to a medal and 2 clasps, Suakin 1885 and Tofrek, only 79 two clasp medals to the regiment. A squadron (82 men) of the 20th Hussars formed part of the Light Camel Corps. Discharged after 12 years' service 22.8.1894. GVF £100.00

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East and West Africa Medal 1887-1900 3786 1 clasp, Gambia 1894. Able Seaman G. Harris, Royal Navy, H.M.S. Raleigh.

George was born in Christchurch, Southampton 23.6.1873 and attested 23.6.1891 for 12 years, his trade kennel boy. Served without mishap and discharged 25.6.1903 and joined the R.F.R. for 5 years then re-enrolled for a further stint. 349 clasps to Raleigh. Light contacting VF £375.00 3787 1 clasp, Benin 1897. Ordinary Seaman F. Cobert, Royal Navy H.M.S. Philomel.

Born Barton St Mary, Gloucester 3.3.1878 and enlisted 3.3.1896, age 18 years and a labourer. Discharged 9.12.1898 invalided, verified on the roll. GVF/EF £300.00 3788 1 clasp, 1897-98. 2287 Private Grunshi Baluah, Gold Coast Constabulary.

Awarded for expeditions in the hinterland of Lagos and the northern territories of the Gold Coast between Sept 1897 and June 14, 1898. With 847 participants, the Gold Coast Constabulary represented the largest force in the expeditions. Light contact marks VF £240.00 3789 1 clasp, 1898-99. 1038 Private Josia, West Africa Regiment.

Sold with copy roll page. VF £265.00 3790 M'wele 1895-1896 1258 Sepoy Mahammad Ali, 24th Bombay Native Infantry. Fine/VF £200.00 3791 M'wele 1895-1896 583 Private Ghulam Ali, 26th Bombay Infantry. No clasp.

This medal was awarded for a series of actions against the Kenyan coastal Arabs under the rebel Mbaruk. A naval force under the command of Admiral Rawson was despatched to Mbaruk's stronghold at M'wele. Following its capture, the Arab domination of the Kenyan coast was effectively ended. EF £225.00 British South Africa Company's Medal 1890-1897 3792 Reverse Matabeleland 1893 Trooper J. Fraser, Salisbury Horse.

His name was John Fraser Harris, born about 1848 at Dornoch, Scotland. He attended Dollar School, Scotland. Emigrated to Bulawayo Matabeleland. Well known Mashonaland prospector, he joined the Cape Mounted Rifles under the name 'Jock' Fraser transferring to Salisbury Horse on 5th September 1893. The regiment disbanded 20th December 1893.

He died Bulawayo 25th March 1894 of malaria fever, age 46 years. He is buried at Bulawayo cemetery, alongside Captain Lendy and Commandant P.J. Raaf (of Raaf's Column) This is sold with a photocopy of a letter written by Wm Ross of New Zealand to the Chief Magistrate of Mashonaland and a newspaper cutting. The medal is verified on the roll and is 'Mint' Mint £650.00 3793 Reverse Rhodesia 1896 4127 Private J. W. Marshall, 2/ York and Lancaster Regiment.

Joseph William Marshall saw service with the 2nd Battalion York and Lancaster Regiment in both Rhodesia and subsequently at Agra, India. GVF £550.00 3794 Reverse Rhodesia 1896, 1 clasp, Mashonaland 1897. 3341 Private G. Pennick, 7th Hussars.

Born Coggeshall, Colchester July 1869 and enlisted in the 7th Hussars 19.11.1888. Served India 1890-1895, natal 1895-98. Discharged Aldershot 18.11.1901 having served 13 years.

The 7th Hussars were ordered to Natal in October 1895 and operated in Rhodesia throughout 1896 against Matabele warriors and then later fought in various battles. Later in 1897, the regiment was heavily engaged in Mashonaland. VF £750.00

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India General Service Medal 1895-1902 3795 Bearer Mathia, 4th Sikh Infantry.

Entitled to Waziristan 1901-2 clasp. Good/Fine £70.00 3796 1 clasp, Relief of Chitral 1895. 1418 Private J. Mullen, 1st Bn.East Lancashire Regiment.

Sold with copy roll page. Fine/VF £180.00 3797 1 clasp, Relief of Chitral 1895. 4143 Private A. Cameron, 2nd Bn. Seaforth Highlanders.

Medal and clasp verified on the roll, also entitled to a Q.S.A. with 4 clasps as well as a K.S.A. with 2 clasps. He was one of 4 men from the Seaforths who was slightly injured when their train derailed at Smalldeal on the 5th April 1901. Fine £165.00 3798 1 clasp, Punjab Frontier 1897-98. Pockhali Kareem, 11th Hussars. In bronze. VF/GVF £195.00 3799 1 clasp, Punjab Frontier 1897-98. 306 Dooly Bearer Thunnasie Nursimlu, Commissariat & Transport Corps. In bronze. GVF £135.00 3800 1 clasp, Punjab Frontier 1897-98. 7766 Sowar Kanshi Ram, 13th (Duke of Connaught's) Bengal Cavalry (Lancers).

The 13th Bengal Lancers took several killed and wounded at Shabkadr 8th & 9th August 1897 (19 in all) Edge bruise 5.0 Fine/VF £125.00 3801 1 clasp, Waziristan 1901-2. 496 Sowar Salat Khan, Zhab Levy Corps. VF £125.00 3802 1 clasp, Waziristan 1901-2. 4370 Sepoy Nagahra Singh, 45th Sikhs. NVF £115.00 3803 1 clasp, Waziristan 1901-2. 2178 Drill Instructor Bahadur Shah, South Waziri Militia. VF £185.00 3804 2 clasps, Punjab Frontier 1897-98, Samana 1897. 3504 Private R. Traynor, 2nd Bn, Royal Irish Regiment.

Patrick was born in Newtown Hamilton, Armagh and enlisted age 18 years, 4 months 24.1.1890. Not shown in his papers as serving in India, this is the first time I have come across it. Served South Africa 16.12.1899 to 21.8.1900. Discharged 28.5.1902 time expired. Please Note the initial on the medal roll is 'R' an easy mistake to make. GVF/EF £220.00 3805 2 clasps, Punjab Frontier 1897-98, Tirah 1897-98. Assistant Superintendant H. S. Pike, Telegraph Department. Officially re-engraved.

Henry Swetenham Pike joined the Indian Posts and Telegraph Department on 1 October 1893 as an Assistant Superintendent and served with the Mohmand Field Force during operations on the Punjab Frontier 1897-98. For his services during the campaign he was Mentioned in Brigadier-General E. R. Elles' Despatch of 22 January 1898:

'Mr. H. S. Pike Assistant Superintendent of Telegraphs, ably assisted by his subordinate, Mr. J. C. Murphy, laid the telegraph line rapidly and well, and the telegraph work was most satisfactory; all concerned working very willingly.' (London Gazette 18 March 1898).

Pike was promoted Superintendent in April 1908 and retired in January 1916. EF £240.00

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India General Service Medal 1895-1902 cont. 3806 2 clasps, Punjab Frontier 1897-98, Tirah 1897-98. 1285 Dooly Bearer Gajjoo, C.T. Dept. In bronze. Pleasing GVF/EF £155.00 3807 2 clasps, Punjab Frontier 1897-98, Tirah 1897-98. 4285 Private J. Ryan, 4th Dragoon Guards.

Only 2 squadrons of the 4th Irish Dragoon Guards took part in the Tirah campaign as part of the Mohmand Field Force. The 4th Irish dragoon Guards departed for India on 12 September 1894, arriving in Bombay on 4th October. The Royal Irish were to remain stationed at Rawalpindi for the next 8 years, except for their participation in the Tirah Expedition. During this campaign, from August to December 1897, the regiment were employed primary in detached patrols and providing escorts to convoys. During this campaign, the regiment sustained 58 killed and died as a result of enemy action and disease. EF £285.00 3808 2 clasps, Punjab Frontier 1897-98, Tirah 1897-98. 4457 Private J. Brady, King's Own Scottish Borderers.

Private J. Brady is confirmed on the medal roll with entitlement as above. Fine £155.00 3809 2 clasps, Punjab Frontier 1897-98, Tirah 1897-98. 3641 Private W. Green, 2d. Bn. Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers.

William was born in Torrington, Bristol and enlisted 24.08.91 in the Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers at Portsmouth. He served in India from 1893 to 1899 and the Boer War 1899 to 1902, medal and five clasps issued with the K.S.A and two clasps. Discharged 23.8.1903 having served 12 years. Light contacting VF £245.00 3810 2 clasps, Punjab Frontier 1897-98, Tirah 1897-98. 4648 Private J. Bassett, 2nd Bn. Royal Sussex Regiment.

James Bassett was born in Hastings, enlisted 26.5.1894, died in service with 1st Bn 7.11.1906, this his full entitlement. VF/GVF £185.00 3811 2 clasps, Punjab Frontier 1897-98, Tirah 1897-98. 3123 Corporal E. Underhill, 2/Derbyshire Regiment.

Born Bedworth, Coventry and enlisted age 19 years, 3 months 8.4.1891. A Militia man 3rd battalion Sherwood Foresters, trade engine cleaner. Served East Indies 1892-99, Singapore 1905-06. Discharged after 18 years 31.8.1910. Sold with a copy photo of Sergeant E. Underhill in uniform with hockey team and another from 1905 regimental annual 'A' company football team. VF £225.00 3812 2 clasps, Punjab Frontier 1897-98, Tirah 1897-98. 2908 Private H. Richardson, King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry.

Clasps confirmed on the roll, to England (a reserve) 26.3.1898. Recalled for the Boer war issued Q.S.A. and 3 clasps and a K.S.A. with 2 clasps. Edge bruise 7.0 otherwise GVF £160.00 3813 3 clasps, Relief of Chitral 1895, Punjab Frontier 1897-98, Tirah 1897-98. 3271 Private J. Heffron, 2nd Bn. King's Own Scottish Borderers.

James was born in Cleator, Cleator Moor, Cumberland and enlisted on 20th June 1889 stating his age as 21 years and trade a miner having had previous service in the 3rd Militia battalion of the K.O.S.B, seems to have spent more time in prison than out.

Served Egypt 89-90, Mounted Infantry 93, East Indies 1890-93, East Indies 29-1-94 to 10.2.02, South Africa 11.2.02 to 19.9.02, medal and 2 clasps, Transvaal and SA02. Discharged 20.11.05 out of the 16 years only 12 years were allowed to count. Sold with a great set of papers. GVF £375.00

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India General Service Medal 1895-1902 cont. 3814 3 clasps, Punjab Frontier 1897-98, Samana 1897, Tirah 1897-98. 1593 Sowar Ghulam Habib Khan, 18th Bengal Lancers.

Severely wounded 18.11.1897, gunshot wound to the calf. Only two casualties to the regiment. Major G.A. Money severely wounded 13.11.1897 and Ghulam Khan five days later. Pleasing VF £375.00 3815 3 clasps, Punjab Frontier 1897-98, Samana 1897, Tirah 1897-98. 3895 Private J. Wilson, 1st Battalion, Royal Scots Fusiliers. Officially re-engraved naming.

Medal and 3 clasps verified on the roll. A note from the regimental captain infantry records states his records were in position of Royal Hospital Chelsea. Enlisted 29.10.1892 and discharged 28.10.1904. Fine/VF £260.00 3816 3 clasps, Punjab Frontier 1897-98, Samana 1897, Tirah 1897-98. 3868 Private J. Eldridge, 1st. Bn. Northamptonshire Regiment.

John Eldridge was born at Deptford, London in June 1872. He enlisted in the Northamptonshire Regiment in December 1892. Serving with the 1st Battalion after the Samana expedition, the Northamptons marched with the 2nd Division of the Tirah Field Force, entering the Afridi Tirah on 31 October 1897.

On 9 November, the Battalion formed part of a reconnaissance in force to the crest of the Saran Sar, under the command of Brigadier-General Westmacott. Lucky indeed to have escaped, Eldridge was discharged on 16 January 1911, in receipt of his Medal with 3 clasps; sold with copied roll page and discharge papers, also a good account of the action at Saran Sar and how arduous and terrifying the escape back must have been through the deep ravine. VF £375.00 3817 3 clasps, Punjab Frontier 1897-98, Samana 1897, Tirah 1897-98. 719 Dooly Bearer Banglore Sumasay, Commissariat & Transport Dept.. Official correction to part of surname. VF £250.00 3818 3 clasps, Punjab Frontier 1897-98, Samana 1897, Tirah 1897-98. 7722 Sergeant J. Cumberlidge, 9 M.B. Royal Artillery.

James was born in Lutterworth, Leicestershire in 1863 and enlisted 3.4.82 age 19 years. 5 months. He had served as an apprenticeship of 5 years as a harness maker. Promoted Sergeant Collar Maker 28.2.92. Served in the Indian campaign of 18978-98 medal and 3 clasps confirmed. Married Mary Young at Woolwich, Kent 6.10.94. Discharged 18.6.01 due to 'medically unfit. Lived at Church Gates, Lutterworth, Leicestershire. Sold with copy roll pages. Fine £265.00 3819 3 clasps, Punjab Frontier 1897-98, Samana 1897, Tirah 1897-98. Lieut. A. E. Turner, Royal Engineers.

Arthur Edward Turner was commissioned 13/2/91, promoted Lieut 13/2/94, served in 1897-98 campaign as Asst Field Engineer on Lines of Communication and was mentioned in General Lockhart's despatch for the Tirah Expedition, clasps confirmed. Fine £375.00 3820 3 clasps, Punjab Frontier 1897-98, Samana 1897, Tirah 1897-98. 1175 Rifleman Balbhadar Gusain, 39th Bengal Infantry. Fine £130.00 3821 3 clasps, Punjab Frontier 1897-98, Samana 1897, Waziristan 1901-2. 377 Sepoy Chhannu, 2nd Punjab Infantry. Fair £135.00 3822 4 clasps, Relief of Chitral 1895, Punjab Frontier 1897-98, Samana 1897, Tirah 1897- 98. 3734 Sepoy Halim Khan, 21st Punjabis.

The 21st received the battle Honours for the Punjab Frontier 1897 and Tirah 1897. See the 'Indian Army ' by Boris Mollo. GVF £290.00 Page 123 Dixon's Gazette

India General Service Medal 1895-1902 cont. 3823 4 clasps, Punjab Frontier 1897-98, Samana 1897, Tirah 1897-98, Waziristan 1901-2. 483 Sepoy Biru, 2nd Punjab Infantry.

483 Sepoy Biru was dangerously wounded by a gunshot to the chest on 11 December 1897, during the march from Bagh to Barkai. Near VF £425.00 Queen's Sudan Medal 1896-1898 3824 In silver, unnamed. VF £200.00 3825 1661 Private W. Maiden, 1/ Royal Warwickshire Regiment. VF £330.00 3826 Captain J.H.L. White, 1/Northumberland Fusiliers.

Captain Joseph Henry Lachlan White, born January 1859. Commissioned Lieutenant 1st Battalion, Northumberland Fusiliers, May 1882, promoted Captain, March 1891, served as Adjutant, Volunteer Battalion, February 1892 to January 1897, retired 1899. Served at Khartoum. GVF/EF £695.00 3827 4085 Private R. Williamson, 1/Lincolnshire Regiment.

Richard Williamson was born in Sheffield, enlisted 28.1.1895, served Egypt 4.2.1897 to 28.10.1898, received a gunshot wound to right hand at the Battle of Omdurman on 2nd September 1898, as a result he was discharged no longer fit for military service 4.7.1899. GVF £525.00 3828 2766 Private R. Webster, 1/Lincolnshire Regiment.

Born Hoxton, London and enlisted 6.6.1891 age 18 years, 10 months and trade a greengrocer. Served in the straights settlement 1892-95, Malta 1895-97, Egypt Sudan 22.2.1897 to 22.10.1898'

Also entitled to Khedives Sudan with Atbara and Khartoum clasps. Previous service in the Rifle Brigade. Discharged to A.R. 30.10.1898. GVF/EF £370.00 3829 4346 Private E. Scully, 2/Lancashire Fusiliers.

Born St. Josephs, Bury and enlisted 9.1.1893 age 19 years, 7 months, served in India 1894-98, Sudan 11.1.1898 to 8.10.1898. Occupation of Crete 56 days, Malta 285 days, South Africa 1899-1902, Q.S.A. medal and 3 clasps, K.S.A. and 2 clasps and Khedive Sudan clasp Khartoum. Discharged 8.9.1909 after 16 years' service.

Re-enlisted in the Cheshire regiment 3.9.1914 regimental number 29348 and appears to have received a war medal. GVF £375.00 3830 4405 Private J. Morrison, 1/Seaforth Highlanders.

Killed in action at Paardeberg 18.2.1900. Sold with details of the action. He served in India at the Relief of Chitral and received medal and clasp along with the Q.S.A. with clasp Cape Colony and Paardeberg. Awarded the Khedive Sudan medal with clasps Atbarra and Khartoum. VF/GVF £395.00 3831 2855 Private T. Smale, 2/Rifle Brigade.

Thomas Richard Smale was born in Aldgate, London and enlisted age 18 years, 7 months on 12.6.93. he took part in the expedition to Khartoum 1898 and is listed on the roll as deceased, mother Mary. GVF/EF £375.00 3832 Syce Sakja, 1st Bombay Lancers. In bronze. VF/GVF £245.00

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Khedive's Sudan Medal 1896-1908 3833 Petty Officer 2nd Class W. Coombs, Royal Navy H.M.S. Scout, Suakin 1896. No clasp.

William Coombs was born on 27 June 1865 at Pennington, Lymington, Hants, and joined the Royal Navy on 25 August 1886 with the rank of Painter 2nd Class. He served in the Sudan aboard H.M.S. Scout between 21 May 1895 and 17 July 1896, and retired on 20 August 1908, after 22 years' service. Choice EF £450.00 3834 Syce Buchoo, 1st Bombay Lancers. In bronze. Engraved in running script.

Sold with a copy of the roll page. VF/GVF £185.00 3835 1 clasp, The Atbara. Unnamed as issued. Contacting Fine/VF £165.00 3836 1 clasp, The Atbara. 4116 Private J. Bailey, 1st Seaforth Highlanders.

Johns medal and clasp confirmed on the roll and he was also awarded a Q.S.A. medal with 3 clasps, also a K.S.A. GVF/EF £185.00 3837 1 clasp, Khartoum. Unnamed as issued. VF £185.00 3838 1 clasp, Khartoum. Unnamed as issued. EF £200.00 3839 2 clasps, Firket, Hafir. Unnamed as issued. GVF/EF £210.00 3840 3 clasps, Sudan 1897, The Atbara, Khartoum. 1975, 10th Sudanese Infantry. Edge inscribed in Arabic script. GVF £295.00 Queen's South Africa Medal 1899-1902 3841 216 Lance Corporal A. Main, Queenstown D.M.T..

230 medals to the unit. GVF £110.00 3842 Orderly A. Clark, Royal Navy, H. M. S. Gibraltar. No clasp, large impressed naming.

617 medals awarded. EF £150.00 3843 Mr. A. Logan, Natal Government Railways. No clasp.

Listed as a riveter with Reconstruction Gang. EF £110.00 3844 1 clasp, Cape Colony. 1025 Private J. D. Preiss, Southern Province Cycle Corps.

This unit not in the late Charles Lovell M.B.E collection. Johan Dan Preiss was born on 7 February 1880, the third child of Johan Dan Preiss and Sophia Marais. He died on 10 April 1963, sold with copied roll page. Mint £180.00 3845 1 clasp, Cape Colony. 960 Sergeant H. Les Meiville, 1st City Volunteers. VF £140.00 3846 1 clasp, Cape Colony. Corporal R. C. De Lorme, Border Horse. VF £125.00

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Queen's South Africa Medal 1899-1902 cont. 3847 1 clasp, Cape Colony. Capt A. Bentley, Border Scouts.

Also served as a Lieutenant in the Kimberley Town Guard. Entitled to the clasp 'South Africa 1902'. sold with copy roll pages. GVF £365.00 3848 1 clasp, Cape Colony. 8 Trooper G. Sutherland, Brabant's Horse.

1st battalion Brabants Horse attested 7.11.1899 at Joise River. A farmer, age 20 years from Dohue or Dohne station. Served for 5 months, posted to Queens Town EF £110.00 3849 1 clasp, Cape Colony. 1194 Corporal H. B. Webster, Cape Railway Sharpshooters. EF £135.00 3850 1 clasp, Cape Colony. 79 Corporal T. Hayes, Duke of Edinburghs Own Volunteer Rifles. VF £120.00 3851 1 clasp, Cape Colony. 1216 Trooper P. Caris, Duke of Edinburghs Own Volunteer Rifles. EF £135.00 3852 1 clasp, Cape Colony. 269 Quarter Master Sergeant A. Sales, Western Province Mounted Rifles. EF £135.00 3853 1 clasp, Natal. 168 Gunner A. E. Cunningham, Natal Field Artillery.

Single clasp 'Natal' verified on the roll, discharged 31.12.1901. EF £165.00 3854 1 clasp, Natal. 8447 Private J. Collison, Royal Army Medical Corps.

Born St. Cuthberts, Edinburgh and enlisted age 19 years, 6 months 6.7.1889 in the Medical Staff Corps. Served Gibraltar 1890 to 1895, South Africa 1899 to 1902. Discharged 25.2.1902. EF £150.00 3855 1 clasp, Talana. W. H. Rae, Dundee Rifle Association.

Approximately 44 Medals were awarded to the Association. W. H. Rae is noted upon the roll as being entitled to just the single clasp for 'Talana'.

David Biggins book 'Talana' records this medal as been sold by D.N.W. December 2001.

Three clasps removed as in-depth research in South Africa showed he is not entitled to these. Test mark to reverse 9.0 EF £395.00 3856 1 clasp, Talana. W. A. Harvey, Dundee Town Guard. Verified on the roll as a single clasp medal, occupation builder, 247 to the regiment. EF £385.00 3857 1 clasp, Defence of Ladysmith. 4882 Private W. Trinder, Gloucestershire Regiment.

William Trinder was born in Fairford, Cirencester, Gloucestershire, in 1878, and attested for the Gloucestershire Regiment at Cirencester on 5 October 1896. Posted initially to the 2nd Battalion, he transferred to the 1st Battalion on 8 November 1898, and served with them in India from that date to 23 September 1899, and in South Africa during the Boer War from 24 September 1899 to 23 August 1900. He subsequently served in Ceylon from 24 August 1900 to 5 January 1903, and in India from 6 January 1903 to 9 December 1904. Returning home, he transferred to the Army Reserve on 13 December 1904, and was discharged on 4 October 1908, after 12 years' service.

Sold with copied service papers, medal roll extract, and additional research. GVF £235.00

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Queen's South Africa Medal 1899-1902 cont. 3858 1 clasp, Belmont. 6820 Private F. Doran, Royal Marine Light Infantry, H.M.S. Doris.

Private F. Doran died of wounds received at the battle of Graspan (Enslin), near Belmont, on 25 January 1899. He was Major Plumbe's servant and died of his wounds on the way down to Simonstown (Naval Brigades in the South African War refers). At the Battle of Graspan the Naval Brigade carried out the only infantry attack of the Boer War made by men of the Royal Navy: 'Captain R. C. Prothero, R.N., led the advance, and Major J. H. Plumbe, R.M.L.I., Captain A. E. Marchant, R.M.L.I., and Colour-Sergeant Dyson were in advance of the various marine companies. Midshipman T. F. J. L. Wardle acted as A.D.C. to Major Plumbe and accompanied that officer. In some places the line was somewhat crowded and 'bunched,' but the average extension was about four paces... The officers lost heavily. Commander Ethelston, Major Plumbe and Captain Senior were shot dead, Captain Prothero, R.N., and Lieut. Jones were both severely wounded, and Midshipman Huddart was mortally wounded whilst struggling to advance after being twice hit.' Midshipman Wardle also showed great gallantry and remained with Major Plumbe and several dead and wounded men and attended to them and dressed their wounds under a heavy fire.' (London Gazette 30 March 1900). Wardle was awarded the Conspicuous Service Cross. GVF £1275.00 3859 1 clasp, South Africa 1902. 777 Sowar Gopal Singh, 3rd Bengal Cavalry.

Disc a bit knocked about but Rare. Fine £180.00 3860 2 clasps, Cape Colony, Orange Free State. 21772 Private J. G. Naylor, Border Horse.

Medal and clasp confirmed, South Africa 1901 clasp on supplementary roll. Also listed as having service in the 29th Tsomo Mounted Rifle club and Somerset East Mounted Rifle Club. VF/GVF £140.00 3861 2 clasps, Cape Colony, Orange Free State. 21907 Trooper J. H. Bold, Brabant's Horse.

Trade a mason enlisting 17.11.1900, discharged 25.9.1901, paid £35=5=0. Medal and clap confirmed, remarks column 'intelligence' GVF £130.00 3862 2 clasps, Cape Colony, Orange Free State. 832 Private J. Sieg, Cape P.D. 1.

Private Sieg was severely wounded at Heilkranz 23.10.1901. Sold with copied roll page. VF/GVF £200.00 3863 2 clasps, Cape Colony, Orange Free State. Quarter Master Sergeant A. E. Brown, Nesbitt's Horse.

Sold with attestation paper showing age 29 years and trade an accountant 4.2.1900. EF £145.00 3864 2 clasps, Cape Colony, Transvaal. 21577 Trooper J. Haddock, Eastern Province Horse.

Entitled to clasp South Africa 1001 on supplementary roll. Verified on the roll. VF/GVF £140.00 3865 2 clasps, Cape Colony, Transvaal. 17780 Private G. Gear, Thorneycroft's Mounted Infantry.

George Gear was born in 1879, the son of William Gear of Blasent Terrace, Llansamlet, near Swansea, Wales. He attested at Bulawayo for Thorneycroft's Mounted Infantry on 3 January 1902, his records noting three years and nine months of service with Bristol City Police, and a further year with the Southern Rhodesia Constabulary; sold with copied roll entry. GVFEF £150.00 3866 2 clasps, Cape Colony, Wittebergen. 4863 Private E. Picken, South Staffordshire Regiment.

Private Picken died of wounds at Winburg on the 23rd April 1901, a scarce casualty. EF £350.00

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Queen's South Africa Medal 1899-1902 cont. 3867 2 clasps, Cape Colony, South Africa 1901. 980 Private O. Jones, 1st (City) Grahamstown Volunteers.

Sold with copy roll page. GVF £125.00 3868 2 clasps, Cape Colony, South Africa 1902. 40696 Private H. Wintle, 135th Coy. Imp. Yeo.

H. Wintle served with the 135th Company, 30th Battalion Imperial Yeomanry in South Africa during the Boer War. EF £135.00 3869 2 clasps, Cape Colony, South Africa 1902. 3976 Private H. Prior, Coldstream Guards.

Served with the Mounted Infantry in South Africa 16.1.1902- 6.10.1902, from Sandwich, Kent. Possibly entitled to a star as star marks in the field. VF £110.00 3870 2 clasps, Cape Colony, South Africa 1902. 8606 Corporal G. Davis, Royal Warwickshire Regiment.

Born Cullompton, Devon, enlisted age 20 years, 6 months, discharged 15.2.1906. EF £110.00 3871 2 clasps, Cape Colony, South Africa 1902. 1847 Private D. Halloran, Durham Light Infantry. Clasps loose on the ribbon.

Born and enlisted Manchester 15.3.1858 age 18 years, served 20 years, 353 days including 11 years, 9 months in India and 2 years, 5 months in New Zealand. Discharged to live in Liverpool. VF £110.00 3872 2 clasps, Cape Colony, South Africa 1902. 78 Trooper W. Samuels, Cape Colonial Forces (General).

Medal and clasps confirmed on the roll, served in 'U' squadron. VF/GVF £130.00 3873 2 clasps, Cape Colony, South Africa 1902. Private R. Scaife, Cape Colonial Forces (General).

Remarks column shows F.I.D. agent C.C.F. 15.12.1901 to 31.5.1902. Transferred from 'D' squadron. The roll signed and dated Pretoria 30th October 1909. South Africa 1901 but fitted with a South Africa 1902. Choice EF £145.00 3874 2 clasps, Cape Colony, South Africa 1902. 1820 Trooper P. Moolman, Nesbitt's Horse. Fixed suspender type, 3rd type rev.

Medal and clasps verified on the roll and appears not to have been issued until 30.9.1922, hence the fixed suspender. GVF £90.00 3875 2 clasps, Defence of Kimberley, Orange Free State. 54 Trooper A. H. Armstrong, Kimberley Light Horse. With unofficial M.I.D. emblem.

MID: Along with two others, Tpr A.H. Armstrong is in Colonel Kekewich's Report which states, 'All deserving of mention for good work'. 54 Trooper Arthur Homer Armstrong medal and clasp entitlement confirmed on medal roll of Kimberley Light Horse.

Trooper Armstrong was wounded during the Siege of Kimberley. Discharged Medically Unfit on 24th March 1900. EF £485.00

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Queen's South Africa Medal 1899-1902 cont. 3876 2 clasps, Relief of Ladysmith, Tugela Heights. 4549 Private E. Evans, Durham Light Infantry. Verified on the roll and entitled to a star. GVF £155.00 3877 2 clasps, Relief of Ladysmith, Tugela Heights. Bearer W. Reynolds, Natal Volunteer Ambulance Corps. VF £165.00 3878 2 clasps, Relief of Ladysmith, Transvaal. 43 Colour Sergeant F. Smith, Durban Light Horse.

Confirmed on the roll of the Durban light Horse which the top of the page heading is 'Coronation Detachment' He also saw some service as a Trooper in the Utrecht-Vryheid Mounted Rifles. GVF/EF £185.00 3879 2 clasps, Orange Free State, Transvaal. 4839 Private J. Lee, 18th Hussars.

Clasps confirmed on the roll also a K.S.A. with two clasps. He served in France from 23.11.1914, entitled to the 1914-15 trio. Also served with the Corps of Hussars number 47114. Z reserve 7.5.1919. VF £120.00 3880 2 clasps, Orange Free State, South Africa 1901. 33 Corporal J. T. Smidt, Farmer's Guard.

A unit made up of Boer P.O.W.s who enlisted and worked as a unit against the Boers. Scarce. EF £375.00 3881 2 clasps, Transvaal, South Africa 1901. Lieut. R. S. Seago, Railway Pioneer Regiment.

Sold with the 4th battalion. EF £155.00 3882 2 clasps, Transvaal, South Africa 1902. 5184 Private W. J. Reeves, 19th Hussars.

Verified on the roll. VF £120.00 3883 2 clasps, Transvaal, South Africa 1902. 37246 Trooper J. Boyle, Scottish Horse.

Born Meliven Perth, Scotland about 1881 enlisting 7.1.1901. Discharged papers state new address as Norther Border Police, Vryheid, Natal. VF £150.00 3884 3 clasps, Cape Colony, Orange Free State, Transvaal. 33210 Lance Corporal A. Rigney, 60th Coy. 17th Imp. Yeo. (N. Irish).

He was born in Castletown, Mountrath Ireland and enlisted age 28 years, 6 months 8.3.1901 his trade a constable in the R.I.C. Served 84 days in South Africa and was discharged 28.6.1902 at his own request to take up an appointment with the Johannesburg Police. He is also entitled to South Africa 1901 1902. Served in the 60th (North Irish Horse (Belfast) Company, 17th Battalion Imperial Yeomanry. EF £185.00 3885 3 clasps, Cape Colony, Orange Free State, Transvaal. 1074 Private S. Watts, 2/Derbyshire Regiment.

Private S. Watts, 4th (Militia) Battalion Derbyshire Regiment, was wounded at Roodeval, 7 June 1900. During the British advance north from Bloemfontein, a company of the 4th Battalion Derbyshire Regiment with a company of Railway Pioneers garrisoned Roodeval. On the night of 7 June 1900, they were attacked by a strong force of De Wet's Commando which included four field guns. After a gallant but hopeless fight the British garrison was forced to surrender. In the action, the Derbys suffered 36 killed and 104 wounded. Those not wounded were taken prisoner. With copied roll extracts and additional research. Watts also entitled to the clasp 'South Africa 1901'. GVF/EF £265.00

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Queen's South Africa Medal 1899-1902 cont. 3886 3 clasps, Cape Colony, Orange Free State, Transvaal. 7574 Private J. Phillips, King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry.

Also entitled to South Africa 1901and 1902 clasp, sold with copy roll page. GVF £110.00 3887 3 clasps, Cape Colony, Orange Free State, Transvaal. 6867 Private S. White, Durham Light Infantry. (6867 Pte. Durham Lt. Infy.).

Born Stratford on Avon and enlisted 12.9.1899, age 23 years 1 month. Served in South Africa 1 year, 314 days. Entitled to a K.S.A. with 2 clasps along with a 1914-star trio. Sold with a good set of papers. EF £110.00 3888 3 clasps, Cape Colony, Orange Free State, Transvaal. 6846 Lance Corporal J. Milburn, Durham Light Infantry. (6846 L. Cpl. Durham Lt. Infy.).

Born Satley, Lancashire, Durham, and enlisted age 18 years 11 months on 4.9.1899 trade a miner. Served Boer War 26.5.1900 to 10.11.1902 India 3 years then home. His next of kin was his father Thomas of Jordan Colliery near Sheffield, he served 12 years. VF £100.00 3889 3 clasps, Cape Colony, Orange Free State, Transvaal. 6050 Private J. Johnston, Seaforth Highlanders. M.I.

Q.S.A. for service in the 18th battalion Mounted Infantry and entitled to South Africa 1901-1902 clasps. Medal clasps sent to India where Private Johnson was serving with the 1st battalion. 16.12.1902. Light contacting VF £150.00 3890 3 clasps, Cape Colony, Orange Free State, Transvaal. 15890 Private A. Baynton, Army Service Corps.

Died of wounds Pretoria 8.5.1901, also issued a South Africa 1901 clasp. GVF/EF £250.00 3891 3 clasps, Cape Colony, Orange Free State, Transvaal. 254 Trooper F. A. Hall, South African Constabulary.

Born 28.6.1872 enlisting 10.2.1901 having previously served in the Shropshire Yeomanry. Fined 35 shillings for irregularity on outpost duty. Absent from parade Modderfontein fined 10/= shillings. Discharged medically unfit 24.6.1902. Address Castle Hill House, Kingston, Herefordshire. Choice EF £110.00 3892 3 clasps, Cape Colony, Orange Free State, Transvaal. Lieut. E. W. Miller, South African Mounted Irregular Forces.

E. W. Miller initially served in the Southern Rhodesian Volunteers, being transferred for duty with S.A.M.I.F. and attached as Lieutenant to the Bodyguard on 9 November 1900, following a brief spell of duty with the 10th Hussars from May of that year. Promoted Captain on 1 April 1901, he was appointed O.C. 1st Natal Border Scouts on 15 December 1901; his King's South Africa Medal was later issued whilst on attachment to the North Staffordshire Regiment; sold with copied roll entries. Served with the Field Intelligence and Montmorency's Scouts. EF £280.00 3893 3 clasps, Cape Colony, Orange Free State, Johannesburg. 6518 Private G. Hilditch, East Lancashire Regiment.

George Hilditch was born in 1877 at Salford, Lancashire, and attested for the East Lancashire Regiment at Manchester on 3 September 1895. He was wounded at Zand River on 10 May 1900, whilst serving with the 1st Battalion, East Lancashire Regiment. It was here that a sizeable Boer force, over 800 strong, firing from protected positions, attempted to check the British advance north from Bloemfontein to the Transvaal Capital of Pretoria. Invalided to England, Hilditch was disembodied on 30 March 1905; sold with copied service record. EF £250.00

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Queen's South Africa Medal 1899-1902 cont. 3894 3 clasps, Cape Colony, Orange Free State, Belfast. 6679 Private J. Gray, Royal Scots.

Medal and clasps confirmed for South Africa, served 1st War presume France & Flanders for 7.9.1914 M.I.C. card and roll. States forfeiture for deserting 31.7.1915. GVF £175.00 3895 3 clasps, Cape Colony, Orange Free State, South Africa 1901. 3739 Private W. Maslen, 1st Dragoon Guards.

William was reported as missing in action near Maslen/Maslin, Winburg 27.3.01 but a court of enquiry states 'killed' Sold with copied roll pages. GVF £475.00 3896 3 clasps, Cape Colony, Orange Free State, South Africa 1901. 4418 Private J. F. Curtis, 9th Lancers.

Clasps verified on the roll. GVF £145.00 3897 3 clasps, Cape Colony, Orange Free State, South Africa 1901. 158 Corporal A. Gray, Prince Alfred's Own Cape Artillery.

Sold with copy roll page. Light edge bruise 4.0 VF £135.00 3898 3 clasps, Natal, Orange Free State, Transvaal. 670 Private R. Brown, Somerset Light Infantry.

Enlisted 17.8. 1896 and served to 22.8.1901 having been from the reserve. Medal and clasp confirmed Natal clasp scarce to unit. EF £165.00 3899 3 clasps, Rhodesia, Relief of Mafeking, Transvaal. Trooper D. Robertson, Rhodesian Regiment.

Killed in action at the Relief of Mafeking 31.3.1900 D. Robertson was one of 500 men who struck out by different routes towards Mafeking under Colonel Plumer, in an attempt to fight their way into the besieged town. Having lived rough since October 1899 and 'not spent a night under a roof in that time or slept in a bed for five months', Plumer's mounted force now ventured deep into the Transvaal covering 70 miles in 26 hours - a remarkable feat made more impressive by not losing a single horse in the extreme prevailing conditions.

The Boers under General Jacobus P. Snyman moved in quickly to surround Plumer's men and, owing to faulty information received from Baden Powell - who had mistakenly led Plumer to believe that a second relief force was approaching Mafeking from the south - the Rhodesia Regiment quickly found itself alone and vulnerable. It suffered severe casualties, including Trooper Robertson, who was among eight men killed; the wounded included Plumer, who was wounded in the arm. The first that the defenders of the Town knew of the relief attempt was when the bodies of three Troopers were brought within the defences, 'to friends who knew them not'. According to the Official History, it would have been much worse except for 'the masterly handling of the squadrons in successive rearguard actions'.

Sold with copied roll pages and extracts from The Siege of Mafeking (1900) by J. Angus Hamilton. GVF/EF £850.00 3900 3 clasps, Defence of Kimberley, Orange Free State, South Africa 1901. Captain S. P. Waldek, Kimberley Volunter Regiment.

In the book, The Colonials in South Africa by John Stirling, pp186-89, reference is made to Captain Waldek (note the different spelling) in Diamond Fields Horse, one of the volunteer units stationed at Kimberley. During a demonstration made towards Wimbledon Rifle Range during the Defence of Kimberley, Major Scott Turner of the mounted troops was killed, and other casualties included Cape Police, 2 killed, 8 wounded; Diamond Fields Horse, 3 killed, Captain S.P.Waldek and 8 men wounded. GVF £575.00

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Queen's South Africa Medal 1899-1902 cont. 3901 3 clasps, Relief of Kimberley, Orange Free State, Transvaal. 4023 Private J. Taverner, 10th Hussars.

Born St. Georges, London, and enlisted age 22 years, 1 month on 8.9.1898, previous service in the Kent Artillery. Served South Africa 1899 to 1900 and 1901 to 1902. Discharged after 5 years, 54 days. GVF £120.00 3902 3 clasps, Orange Free State, Transvaal, South Africa 1902. 3457 Private A. C. Herring, 3rd Hussars.

Born Dalston, London February 1876 and enlisted 14.3.1894. Served in India 2 years +, South Africa 303 days, India 3 years 160 days. Served 12 years 20 days, discharged 2.4.1906. EF £120.00 3903 3 clasps, Orange Free State, Transvaal, South Africa 1902. 926 Trooper A. Chapman, Kitchener's Fighting Scouts. Sold with copy roll pages. VF £160.00 3904 3 clasps, Orange Free State, South Africa 1901, South Africa 1902. 4684 Private W. W. Oates, 3rd Dragoon Guards. Verified on the roll. GVF £120.00 3905 4 clasps, Cape Colony, Orange Free State, Transvaal, South Africa 1901. 4406 Private E. Elliot, 6th Dragoon Guards.

He died of wounds received near Springs on 14th May 1901, with confirmation, clasps confirmed. EF £450.00 3906 4 clasps, Cape Colony, Orange Free State, Transvaal, South Africa 1902. 5463 Private E. Rowe, 2nd Dragoon Guards. Verified on the roll. GVF £135.00 3907 4 clasps, Cape Colony, Orange Free State, Johannesburg, Diamond Hill. 492 Corporal H. B. Anderson, Uitenhage Volunteer Rifle. Number & rank officially re-impressed.

Medal and clasps confirmed also served in Marshall's Horse. EF £145.00 3908 4 clasps, Cape Colony, Orange Free State, Johannesburg, Diamond Hill. 3942 Sergeant E. Spencer, Derbyshire Regiment.

Serjeant E. Spencer, 1st Battalion Derbyshire Regiment, died of disease at Krugersdorp, 6 September 1900. His name is commemorated on the Memorial Plaque in St. Mary's Church, Nottingham. With copied roll extracts. EF £195.00 3909 4 clasps, Cape Colony, Orange Free State, Johannesburg, Diamond Hill. 1948 Private W. White, 1: Cameron Highlanders.

Born Kilmarnock and enlisted age 19 years, 1 month 9.9.1886, trade a sprigger having served in the 3rd Argyle and Southern Highlanders. Served two years in Malta and two in South Africa. Discharged 8.9.1902 having served 16 years. Entitled to a K.S.A. with two clasps GVF/EF £140.00 3910 4 clasps, Cape Colony, Orange Free State, South Africa 1901, South Africa 1902. 3534 Sergeant S. King, 3rd Dragoon Guards.

Born Cambridge and enlisted age 20 years, 11 months on 25.1.1892, he served 12 years being discharged 24.1.1904. EF £145.00

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Queen's South Africa Medal 1899-1902 cont. 3911 4 clasps, Cape Colony, Orange Free State, South Africa 1901, South Africa 1902. 5235 Private T. Creed, 17th Lancers.

Born February 1875 in Kilglass, Roosky Roscommon and enlisted 31.1.1900 at Liverpool. Served in South Africa 18.12.1900 to 18.10.1902, 1 year 305 days being discharged 25.1.1903. GVF £165.00 3912 4 clasps, Cape Colony, Transvaal, Wittebergen, South Africa 1901. 5317 Private A. Walker, 2nd Wiltshire Regiment.

Born Farnworth Bolton and enlisted age 18 years, 9 months 13.5.1899 trade seaman. Served South Africa 16.12.1899 to 22.12.1901 Discharged 4.2.1902 medically unfit, clasps confirmed. VF/GVF £145.00 3913 4 clasps, Cape Colony, Transvaal, South Africa 1901, South Africa 1902. 235 Sergeant R. Crisp, Special Police Contingent.

Medal and four clasps confirmed on the roll, medal not issued until 8.3.1912. VF/GVF £165.00 3914 4 clasps, Cape Colony, Transvaal, South Africa 1901, South Africa 1902. 376 Corporal A. B. Walling, Cape Police Contingent.

Medal named Cape Police (Contingent) does not appear in the Charles Lovell M.B.E. collection sold at Sotheby's in November 1978 so perhaps scarce. Also listed as serving with the Scottish Railway Guards and the Johannesburg Mounted Rifles. VF/GVF £155.00 3915 4 clasps, Elandslaagte, Defence of Ladysmith, Orange Free State, Belfast. 4659 Private F. Doble, Devonshire Regiment. Ghost dates on reverse.

Born 1879 at Up Ottery, Honiton, Devon and enlisted 11.1.1896. Served the East Indies 1898 -1899, South Africa 1899-1902, India 1902-1904. Discharged 18.6.1906 having served 10 years 159 days. Sold Christie’s March 1989. EF £450.00 3916 4 clasps, Talana, Defence of Ladysmith, Orange Free State, Transvaal. 4460 Private C. Asden, Royal Irish Fusiliers.

Killed on 17.9.1901 Blood River Poort whilst serving with 24th battalion Goughs Mounted Infantry. Many of Goughs Mounted Infantry were either reported prisoners Blood River 17.9.1901 later released or missing including Asden who at a court of inquiry 'killed in action Goughs Mounted Infantry' Almost Mint £650.00 3917 4 clasps, Belmont, Modder River, Paardeberg, Johannesburg. 23691 Gunner G. H. Chambers, Royal Field Artillery.

Gunner George Henry Chambers, of St Michael's Northampton, was slightly wounded in action on 30 September 1901 at the V.C. action of Moedwil. He served in 'G' Section of the Royal Field Artillery 'Pom Pom' unit and was one of just two casualties in this unit. Offered with a small file of detailed research. VF £285.00 3918 4 clasps, Belmont, Modder River, Orange Free State, Transvaal. 3868 Private T. McKnight, Northumberland Fusiliers.

Wounded 25.9.1901 at Doornfontein whilst serving with the 1st battalion. This was a farm Colonel T.C. Porters brigade stalled here in its unsuccessful attempts to drive the commandos from Boeken Houtskloof Ridge. Also entitled to a K.S.A. he had fought in the Sudan campaign and was awarded a Queen's Sudan and the Khedives Sudan with clasp Khartoum. NEF £245.00 VISIT OUR WEBSITE www.dixonsmedals.co.uk

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Queen's South Africa Medal 1899-1902 cont. 3919 4 clasps, Relief of Ladysmith, Tugela Heights, Orange Free State, Transvaal. 3270 Private F. A. St. John, 1st Royal Dragoons.

Born St. Pancras in 1870 and enlisted 29.8.1890. To reserve 1897, recalled for the Boer War 9.10.1899, Served South Africa 30.10.1899 to 28.4.1901. Discharged 28.7.1902 having served 12 years. Also entitled to 2 supplementary clasps Laings Nek and South Africa 1901. GVF/EF £170.00 3920 4 clasps, Relief of Ladysmith, Tugela Heights, Transvaal, Laing's Nek. 2704 Private J. Parkin, Durham Light Infantry.

Born at Brancepeth, Co. Durham and enlisted 27.7.1887 age 18 years,7 months and trade a miner. He received 112 days hard labour for drunkenness and stolen goods. Discharged March 1903 and became a locomotive driver. He died Gateshead 13.5.1946 and was entitled to the K.S.A. with 2 claps. VF £120.00 3921 4 clasps, Orange Free State, Transvaal, South Africa 1901, South Africa 1902. 3276 Sergeant T. Dean, 3rd Dragoon Guards. Unofficial rivets between 2nd & 3rd clasps.

Thomas Dean enlisted 21.2.1890, served India, Natal, and South Africa, discharged 20.2.1911. Born Bow, London medal and clasps confirmed. AVF £135.00 3922 5 clasps, Cape Colony, Talana, Defence of Ladysmith, Orange Free State, Transvaal. 65 Private W. J. Young, King's Royal Rifle Corps.

Sold Sotheby 1977 along with his K.S.A. Small edge bruise 8.0 VF £385.00 3923 5 clasps, Cape Colony, Orange Free State, Transvaal, South Africa 1901, South Africa 1902. 4588 Private T. Cadwallader, 3rd Dragoon Guards.

Thomas Cadwallader was born in Wolverhampton, enlisted underage in Hussars 1898, discharged as being under age 1898. Enlisted in 3rd Dragoons 1.6.1900, served South Africa to 16.1.1903, purchased his discharge 11.12.1903, re-enlisted in 17th Lancers Feb 1907 as 6250 but changed his name to Cook, landed France 6.10.1914, Killed in Action 13th May 1915 and with no known grave is commemorated on the Menin Gate. Also entitled to a 1914 Star trio. GVF £185.00 3924 5 clasps, Cape Colony, Orange Free State, Transvaal, South Africa 1901, South Africa 1902. 4373 Private H. Keall, 6th Dragoon Guards.

Harold was born in Kirton Lindsay, Lincolnshire and enlisted 4.5.1900 age 21 years 5 months. Medal and clasps confirmed. Army reserve 3.5.1908, final discharge 3.5.1912 having served 12 years. Served South Africa 1.1.1901 to 14.8.1902, India 15.8.1902 to 31.1.1908. His farther George lived at Lairgate, Beverley. EF £185.00 3925 5 clasps, Cape Colony, Orange Free State, Transvaal, South Africa 1901, South Africa 1902. 4868 Private E. Bateup, 7th Dragoon Guards.

Born Horley Croydon and enlisted 8.2.1900 age 18 years, 9 months. Served South Africa 14.3.1901 to 28.6.1904. Served 5 years 93 days and discharged on payment of £18. VF £155.00 3926 5 clasps, Cape Colony, Orange Free State, Transvaal, South Africa 1901, South Africa 1902. 4314 Corporal J. Regan, 7th Hussars. Verified on the roll. EF £185.00 3927 5 clasps, Cape Colony, Orange Free State, Transvaal, South Africa 1901, South Africa 1902. 5191 Private W. Lindsay, 18th Hussars. Sold with copy roll page. GVF £175.00

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Queen's South Africa Medal 1899-1902 cont. 3928 5 clasps, Cape Colony, Orange Free State, Transvaal, South Africa 1901, South Africa 1902. 33189 Private J. W. B. Tiplady, 110th Coy. 2nd Imp. Yeo. (Northumberland). GVF £165.00 3929 5 clasps, Cape Colony, Orange Free State, Transvaal, South Africa 1901, South Africa 1902. 27556 Trooper C. Obree, Scottish Horse.

Verified on the roll, discharged 7.3.1902, sold with copy roll page. EF £175.00 3930 5 clasps, Cape Colony, Orange Free State, Transvaal, South Africa 1901, South Africa 1902. 6372 Private T. Binns, Shropshire Light Infantry.

Thomas was born in Rochdale and enlisted age 19 years, 8 months on 19.7.1900. Served South Africa 23.7.1901 to 15.3.1902. India 352 days and again 274 days. Medal and 5 clasps confirmed on the roll. Discharged 5.11.1904 medically unfit. GVF £165.00 3931 5 clasps, Talana, Defence of Ladysmith, Orange Free State, Laing's Nek, Belfast. 7571 Private J. Hay, King's Royal Rifle Corps.

John was born in Liverpool and enlisted age 18 years 5.7.1892 trade a butler. Served in South Africa 11.7.1896 to 1.8.1902. Transferring to A reserve 2.8.1902, discharged 4.7.1904 at Pretoria. 'Severely wounded at Wagon Hill, 6th January 1900. He re-enlisted in the 4/South African Infantry, number 1796, 11.8.1915, discharged 4.7.1919. In 1919 there was evidence of a mental disorder a report in 1924 states original disability first recorded in France 19.7.1916, it also mentioned paranoid dementia, he was an instructor in physical drill. Medal officially re-impressed. Not known the 1st war medal entitlement. Fine £375.00 3932 5 clasps, Relief of Ladysmith, Tugela Heights, Orange Free State, Transvaal, Laing's Nek. 4945 Private C. E. Lucas, 2/Dorsetshire Regiment.

Medal and clasps confirmed and on supplementary roll awarded South Africa 1901 clasp. Sent home for discharge as time expired. VF/GVF £180.00 3933 6 clasps, Relief of Ladysmith, Tugela Heights, Orange Free State, Transvaal, Laing's Nek, Belfast. 86699 Gunner J. Murphy, 63rd Bty. Royal Field Artillery.

Born in Maynooth, Kildare and enlisted age 19 years, 1 month 3.10.1891, trade a groom. Served in various batteries until recalled from the reserve 9.10.1999 to serve with the 63rd battery. Discharged 30.9.1903. Served India 1896-99, medal with two clasps Punjab Frontier and Tirah, 3rd field battery. Also awarded the K.S.A. with two clasps. GVF £240.00 3934 7 clasps, Relief of Kimberley, Paardeberg, Driefontein, Johannesburg, Diamond Hill, Wittebergen, South Africa 1901. 2881 Corporal A. Harwood, 10th Hussars.

Born Camberwell, London 1.5.1875 and enlisted 31.8.1890 age 15 years, 3 months. Served in South Africa 6.11.1899 to 5.7.1901 having served 12 years. Discharged 8.9.1902. NEF £400.00 Queen's Mediterranean Medal 1899-1902 3935 8129 Private J. Burns, King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry.

Served with the 3rd battalion K.O.Y.L.I. Light edge bruise 3.0 EF £335.00 3936 8095 Private W. Mirrell, King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry. Pawnbrokers mark in the field NEF £360.00

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King's South Africa Medal 1901-1902 3937 2 clasps, South Africa 1901, South Africa 1902. 186 Private J. Gaisler, The Queen's. Confirmed on the roll and he is entitled to a Q.S.A. 1 clasp Cape Colony GVF £95.00 3938 2 clasps, South Africa 1901, South Africa 1902. Lieut. G. Roy, Field Indelligence Department.

Field Intelligence Department roll shows Q.S.A. medal and 5 clasps, Belfast, Elandslaagte, Tugela Heights and relief of Ladysmith what the 5th clasp was I do not know, I only see 4 on the roll, issued in 14.11.1912. However, it must be rare as I could not find him listed in David Biggins book 'Elandslaagte and account and roll' The K.S.A. roll confirms this medal and clasp plus service in the A.S.C. VF £175.00 3939 2 clasps, South Africa 1901, South Africa 1902. 2002 Private J. E Mullinson, Scots Guards.

Born Leeds and enlisted age 19 years, 2 months 15.3.1898, trade a butcher. He served 2 years, 265 days in South Africa. Issued a six clasp Q.S.A, and interesting record of service. VF/GVF £95.00 3940 2 clasps, South Africa 1901, South Africa 1902. 2749 Sergeant G. Cocking, York and Lancaster Regiment.

Born in Bristol and enlisted age 18 years, 9 months and trade a fitter. Served South Africa 1892 to 1894, St Helena 1894-1896, Mauritius 1891 - 1897, India 1897-1898, South Africa 1899-1902. He was awarded a 6 clasp Q.S.A. having served 12 years, 91 days 10.8.1902. Next of Kin T.B. Cocking of Sheffield. GVF £95.00 Yorkshire Imperial Yeomanry Medal 1900-1902 3941 32476 T. H. Tetley.

Thomas was born in Bradford Yorkshire his father Robert Tetley lived at Robin Hood Inn Bradford. Served 1 years 190 days and received a Q.S.A. 3 clasps + South Africa 1901 and 1902 VF/GVF £350.00 Miscellaneous 3942 Seaforth Highlanders Cross belt plate, Victorian.

Other ranks. EF £220.00 Sweetheart Brooch 3943 Worcestershire Regiment, South Africa 1900, hallmarked Birmingham 1901 M.B.. VF £75.00 3944 Durham Light Infantry 1900-1902, King's crown in the centre hallmarked Birmingham 1907, makers M.B. VF £75.00 3945 In silver. Rifle Brooch with Manchester Regiment Crest. Boer War period in sterling silver. EF £35.00 China War Medal 1900 3946 Postmaster J. Decaccia, Postal Dept. Scarce. Fine £325.00 3947 1395 Sepoy Surat Singh, 2nd Rajput Light Infantry. Minor correction to 'J' of Rajput. Vf £240.00 3948 242 Naik Chhajju Alwar, I. S. Infantry. VF £220.00

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China War Medal 1900 3949 2068 Gunner J. F. Doyle, 3rd Section Maxim Machine Gun, Royal Field Artillery.

Born Dublin and enlisted 25.11.1899 age 21 years, 7 months. Served in China 2 years, 23 days a total of 12 years' service. Roll signed 3rd section 1 pounder Maxim Guns, Shai-Hai-Keoan 15.6.1902. Discharged 24.11.1911. VF £385.00 3950 3720 Sepoy Fatte Singh, 2nd Infy. Hyderabad Contingent. VF £240.00 3951 Captain J. G. P. Murray, Indian Medical Service.

John George Patrick Murray was born on 17 March 1875. Training as a Physician, he gained the M.B. C.M. (Honours) and Freeland Barbour Fellowship, 1896; M.D. 1910, Ed. Appointed a Surgeon Lieutenant in July 1897; promoted to Captain in July 1900; Major in January 1909 and Lieutenant-Colonel in January 1917. Became a F.R.C.S. Ed. in 1910. Retired in March 1927. GVF £365.00 3952 150 Muleteer Budloo Motee, 12th Mule Corps. EF £240.00 3953 Cooly Choute, Supply and Transport Corps. In bronze. VF £220.00 3954 763 Sepoy Ava Ram, Alwar Imperial Service Infantry. Cut to obverse rim. Test cut 4.0 VF £220.00 3955 1 clasp, Relief of Pekin. 110 Lance Naik Umar Bakhsh Malerkotta, I.S.S.. VF £450.00 3956 1 clasp, Relief of Pekin. Stoker J. Rooke, H.M.S. Barfleur.

James was born in Melton Mowbray 5.6.1876 and enlisted 30.11.1897 as Stoker 1st Class. He joined H.M.S. Barfleur on 1.10.1898 serving until 22.1.1902. Served on various ships including H.M.S. Russell 13.8.1912 to 27.10.1915, H.M.S. Lancaster 2.3.1916 to 2.1.1918 which saw service in the Pacific, invalided 1.5.1918 awarded a Silver War Badge. H.M.S. Barfleur suffered a number of casualties during the Relief of Peking. VF £545.00 3957 1 clasp, Relief of Pekin. 13203 Gunner J. Norris, 12th Battery Royal Field Artillery.

Born Mortlake, Surrey and enlisted 15.1.1896 age 18 years, 2 months, he served in India 2 + years. China 1 years, 145 days, India 2 + years, home 8 years a total of 16 years. The only battery present at the relief of Pekin EF £495.00 3958 1 clasp, Relief of Pekin. 1806 Sapper Hanumantu, No. 3 Cy. Q.O. Madras Sappers and Miners. EF £480.00 3959 1 clasp, Relief of Pekin. Syce Jutha, 2nd Bombay Light Cavalry. In bronze. Correction to '2'. VF £475.00 3960 1 clasp, Relief of Pekin. 300 Cooly Alla Ditta, Supply and Transport Corps. In bronze. EF £495.00 3961 1 clasp, Relief of Pekin. Captain & Deputy Commissary G. G. Splane, Indian Ordnance Department. 'Ordce' officially re-engraved.

George Gibson Splane was born on 19 November 1851. He received his first commission on 1 February 1893 and was appointed Honorary Captain and Deputy Commissary in the Ordnance Department on 20 November 1894. Retired 1906. EF £595.00

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Military Order of the Dragon U.S.A. 3962 Capt Gilbert Johnson, 5th Punjab Infantry. No 478.

Awarded to a number of British Officers who served in North China on the Gulf of Pechili during 1900. Complete with the original 'Pagoda Roff' pin bar and ribbon. Choice EF £2400.00 Ashanti Medal 1900 3963 220 Private Babali Duchi, West African Frontier Force.

Also entitled to the East and West Africa medal with clasp 1897-98. Contacting VF £420.00 Africa General Service Medal 1902-1956 3964 Edward VII, 1 clasp, Somaliland 1902-04. Captain H. W. O. Fletcher, East Lancashire Regiment and King's African Rifles.

Henry William Fletcher was born in 1868, the son of Reverend J. J. K. Fletcher, Rector of Whittlebury, Northampton. Having been commissioned 2nd Lieutenant in the East Lancashire Regiment, he was attached to the 4th (Uganda) Battalion, King's African Rifles in August 1896. Promoted Captain on 25 May 1902, he served as a Company Commander during the Somaliland operations. With fellow Officers of the King's African Rifles, Fletcher was present for an elephant shooting expedition around Nimule during May 1906. When three of their party began suffering from Blackwater fever, he had attempted to assist those taken ill, but himself caught the fever and died on 24 May 1906, aged just 38 (Northampton Mercury, 1 June 1906 and Clifton Society, 7 June 1906 ); sold with copied research. The medal named in the correct style for the period but the roll states 'a duplicate medal issued 7.12.1904' GVF £550.00 3965 Edward VII, 1 clasp, Somaliland 1908-10. 304877 Stoker 1st Class T. Johnson, Royal Navy H.M.S. Diana..

Born 25.3.1884 at Birkenhead, Cheshire and attested 14.8.1903 for 12 years. 1906 -07 cells for 14 days, September/December 1907 run, recovered 21.6.1908 and sentenced to 28 days hard labour. H.M.S. Devonshire 14.2.1912 to 8.9.1916. H.M.S. Concord 12.1916 to 20.3.1919 when discharged. GVF £220.00 3966 Edward VII, 1 clasp, Gambia. 3050 Private H. Groves, 3rd West India Regiment.

Naming rubbed but still readable, sold with a good set of papers. Character exemplary, intelligent, and trustworthy. Has also been employed as a cricket groundsman, and most reliable. Operations in Gambia 1901, South Africa medal 1899-1902, for service on St. Helena, L.S. & G.C. George V 1917 with gratuity. Enlisted 21.7.1898, re-engaged for 21 years 16.2.1910. Born St Anne's Bay, Jamaica, discharged 17.1.1920 after 21 years, 181 days service. Approximately 356 clasps awarded including the Royal Navy. Fine £240.00 3967 Edward VII, 1 clasp, Nandi 1905-06. 517 Private Sumani, 1/ King's African Rifles. Sold with copy roll page. Fine £170.00 3968 Edward VII, 2 clasps, Somaliland 1902-04, Jidballi. Sepoy Hyde Ali, (H.G. Arab) Local Somali Levies. Clasps confirmed on the roll, sold with copy roll page. GVF £325.00 3969 Edward VII, 2 clasps, Somaliland 1902-04, Jidballi. 5059 Private F. Rustell, 1st Hampshire Regiment.

Frederick Rustell was born in the Parish of Hilsea, Portsmouth, and enlisted into the Hampshire Regiment at Winchester on 23 April 1897. He served overseas in the East Indies, September 1898 to February 1903, and in Aden, February 1903 to June 1904, taking part in the Somaliland campaign and action at Jidballi. He was discharged on 23 April 1909, on completion of his first period of engagement. The Hampshire's took part in the fourth expedition 26th October 1903 to 25th April 1904 and received 326 medals with clasp and 259 Jidballi clasps. Sold with copied discharge papers and other research. Light edge bruise 5.0 VF £525.00

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Africa General Service Medal 1902-1956 cont. 3970 Elizabeth II, 1 clasp, Kenya. T.P.R. Murigi, Kihia. GVF £68.00 3971 Elizabeth II, 1 clasp, Kenya. Trooper Waguka, S/O Kubichu. EF £65.00 Tibet Medal 1903-1904 3972 273 Sepoy Bakhsh Muhammad, 19th Punjabis. In silver. No clasp. Contact marks from other medals VF/VF+ £300.00 Natal Rebellion Medal 1906 3973 1 clasp, 1906. Private A. Jorden, Lancashire & Yorkshire Contingent. 150 Medals awarded, sold with copy roll page. Light contacting VF £250.00 3974 1 clasp, 1906. Trooper A. Farrington, Natal Police. Sold with copy roll page. EF £250.00 3975 1 clasp, 1906. Private J.F. Neville, Natal Rangers. VF/GVF £240.00 India General Service Medal 1908-1935 3976 1 clasp, North West Frontier 1908. 1212 Private J. Jones, Northumberland Fusiliers.

James was born in Carlisle, Cumbria and was first reported wounded missing in action 1.3.1915. Commemorated on the China Wall Cemetery Belgium. Served France 27.10.1914 and was awarded 1914 trio. VF £165.00 3977 1 clasp, North West Frontier 1908. 8197 Private E. McKenzie, 1st West Yorkshire Regiment. Suspension slack, minor official correction to surname 'Mc' of Mckenzie.

8197 Private William McKenzie was born in Groves, Yorkshire, in 1888 and attested for the West Yorkshire Regiment. He served with the 1st Battalion on the North West Frontier of India in 1908, and during the Great War on the Western Front from 8 September 1914. He died of wounds on 6 June 1916, and is buried in Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery, Belgium. Sold with copied medal roll extracts, Medal Index Card, and other research. Awarded 1914-star trio. Toned GVF £165.00 3978 1 clasp, Afghanistan N.W.F. 1919. 9530 Private J. Collins, North Staffordshire Regiment.

9530 Private James Collins, North Staffordshire Regiment, entered the Asiatic theatre of war prior to 1 January 1916 and was awarded a 1914-15 Star trio. Brooching marks VF/GVF £75.00 3979 1 clasp, Afghanistan N.W.F. 1919. 32569 Private A. Fenwick, North Staffordshire Regiment. Also entitled to a British War Medal. EF £75.00 3980 1 clasp, Afghanistan N.W.F. 1919. 52308 Private F. Townsend, Durham Light Infantry.

Served Northumberland Fusiliers, Durham Light Infantry and East Yorkshire Regiment. VF £70.00 3981 1 clasp, Afghanistan N.W.F. 1919. 8222 Private F. Edgar, 1/ Duke of Wellington's Regiment.

Born Fulford, York enlisted age 18 years, 5 months 19.10.1904 having previous service with the R.A.M.C. discharged 1920 also entitled to a B.W.M. for service in India. EF £75.00

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India General Service Medal 1908-1935

3982 1 clasp, Afghanistan N.W.F. 1919. A-2859 Staff Sergeant F. J. Baker, Royal Army Ordnance Corps. Frederick Baker attested for the Army Ordnance Corps at Woolwich on 11 December 1915, and was mobilised on 2 June 1916. He was advanced Staff Sergeant on 22 November 1916, and served during the Great War in India (also entitled to a British War Medal). Sold with copied attestation papers and Medal Index Cards. GVF £65.00 3983 1 clasp, Malabar 1921-22. 5829845 Private A.L. Allen, Suffolk Regiment. Number officially corrected. VF £165.00 3984 1 clasp, Burma 1930-32. 3521658 Private E. Banner, Manchester Regiment.

Clasp confirmed on the roll, sold with copy roll pages. VF/GVF £135.00 3985 2 clasps, North West Frontier 1908, Abor 1911-12. 1130 Driver Wallyat Shah, 1st King George's Own Sappers and Miners.

This is the only Engineer Unit entitled to the 'Abor 1911-12' clasp. GVF £300.00 3986 2 clasps, Mahsud 1919-20, Waziristan 1919-21. 344413 Sapper F. Connor, F. Dvl. Signals.

Frank saw service with the R.A.M.C Private 46040, R.E, 367251 and divisional signals after re-enlisting. Entitled to 1914-15 trio, France 24.2.1915. I.G.S. issued in India and confirmed on the M.I.C. and roll page. Mahsud scarce to Europeans. EF £325.00 3987 2 clasps, North West Frontier 1930-31, Mohmand 1933. 2317914 Signalman M. Hodgson, Royal Signals.

2 clasps verified on the roll. Mohmand 1933, scarce to Europeans, approximately 60 to the signals. VF £295.00 Union of South Africa Commemoration Medal 1910 3988 Edge stamped Specimen.

A rare award only 580 awarded plus a few specimens for museums etc. Choice EF £425.00 3989 Unnamed as issued, in fitted red leather case and outer card box.

Attributed to B. E. A. Rabe who was a member of the late Legislative Assembly of Natal, prior to the Union of South Africa being formed in 1910.

Sold with Government House, Cape Town, letter, dated 30 November 1910; and Administrator's Office, Natal, enclosure, dated 19 December 1910, both named to the recipient. Mint condition £695.00 Messina Earthquake Medal, 1908 3990

Issued to 481 Royal Marines and 3463 Royal Navy personnel who landed at Messina /Callabria in 1908 and took part in the rescue of the survivors of which the earthquake had killed 160,000 persons. See the book by Wilson & Perkins 'Angels in Blue Jackets' for a list of the ships and men who took part. Contact Marks VF £130.00 Khedive's Sudan Medal 1910-1922 3991 1st type 1910-1917 with swivelling suspender Bronze issue. EF £425.00

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Khedive's Sudan Medal 1910-1922 cont. 3992 1st type 1910-1917 with swivelling suspender, 1 clasp, Sudan 1912.

Sudan 1912 March 1912. This bar was awarded to thirteen British Officers seconded to the Egyptian Army and twenty-one native officers and four hundred and seven men of the 13th Sudanese Infantry, under Major Leveson, DSO for operations against the Adonga Anuak. Two British and three native officers, together with forty-two other ranks, were killed in these operations, which ended on the Abyssinian border. GVF £425.00 3993 1st type 1910-1917 with swivelling suspender, 1 clasp, Mandal. Unnamed. GVF/EF £425.00 3994 1st type 1910-1917 with swivelling suspender, 1 clasp, Fasher. Unnamed.

H Force under the command of Major McGowan Cameron Highlanders left Fasher on patrol to find Sultan Ali Diner and a similar force under Major Huddleston, Dorset's, left Dibbis. They surprised Ali Dinar and his son at camp in Guiba. A short fight took place after which body of Sultan Ali Diner was found and his son Zakaria who had escaped gave himself up. Approximately 500 clasps issued including R.F.C. and A.S. Corps. GVF £425.00 3995 2nd type 1918-1922 with fixed suspender No clasp, in silver. Choice EF £295.00 3996 2nd type 1918-1922 with fixed suspender Bronze issue. VF £350.00 3997 2nd type 1918-1922 with fixed suspender, 1 clasp, Nyima 1917-18.

On 16th January 1917, Chief Agabna, of the Nubas, who lived in the Nyima Hills, raided Kasha and caused disturbances which necessitated the sending out a strong force as soon as the rainy season ended. In November, 1971, a strong force was despatched with orders to clear the area. Agabna was captured together with 2,000 troublesome natives. VF £435.00 3998 2nd type 1918-1922 with fixed suspender, 3 clasps, Mongalla 1915-16, Lau Nuer, Garjak Nuer. Unnamed. GVF/EF £585.00 1914 Star 3999 9187 Private C. Allan, Scots Guards.

Served France 20.10.1914 gunshot wound left arm 16.10.1915.

Discharged no longer physically fit. 14.9.1917 having served 3 years, 32 days. VF £75.00 4000 9618 Private W. Ferguson, King's Own Scottish Borderers. EF £80.00 4001 8058 Private J. Inglis, Royal Highlanders.

Awarded a Q.S.A. 2 clasp Boer war medal. Landing in France 26.8.1914. Entitled to a 1914 clasp and pair. GVF/EF £75.00 4002 7013 Private J. Griffith, 2/Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders.

Served France from 10.8.1914. Some corrosion to reverse VF £70.00 4003 with copy Mons clasp, slider type 10535 Lance Corporal H. Tomlinson, 2/ East Lancashire Regiment.

First served France from 6.11.1914. VF £70.00

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Mons clasp - Original 4004 GVF/EF £55.00 Mons clasp - Copy 4005 Good quality. EF £4.95 1914-15 Star 4006 12097 Private G. Barker, East Yorkshire Regiment.

Private barker arrived in France on the 13th July 1915. Transferred to 'Z' class reserve. VF £35.00 4007 16918 Private T. Parkin, East Yorkshire Regiment.

Thomas Parkin Attested to the East Yorkshire Regiment on the 8th February 1915 at Sheffield his age was given as 25 yrs. His address 4/8 Lovell Street, Attercliffe, Sheffield. His occupation was given as a File lighter. He was posted to the 7th battalion on the 12th August 1915. He was discharge on the 30th November 1917 as no longer physically fit. Awarded the silver war badge after receiving a shrapnel wound to the left leg which caused the amputation of the leg. VF £40.00 4008 11291 Private G. R. Powley, East Yorkshire Regiment.

Died of wounds, 24th September 1915 aged 21. Killed whilst digging repairing and rebuilding trenches at the front at Ypres. VF/GVF £35.00 4009 R5036 Private C. Parker, King's Royal Rifle Corps.

Charles Parker attested to the King`s Royal Rifle Corps on the 14th September 1914. His occupation was given as a motor driver. His service records show he was hospitalised for 56 days at Birkenhead with a shrapnel wound to the shoulder. He was also ordered to forfeit one day`s pay for being away from base without a pass on the 2nd July 1915. Rifleman Charles Parker was killed in Action on the 28th November 1917. Aged 24 yrs. EF £40.00 4010 RTS-6308 Private M. Beveridge, Army Service Corps.

Served France from 1.4.1915 also served with the West Yorkshire regiment (50285) and was killed in action 19.4.1917. Commemorated on the Thiepval memorial. VF £35.00 Lusitania Medal May 1915 4011 British issue in iron, 5th May 1915. Obverse: ship sinking; Reverse: skeleton selling tickets Sold with copy certificate. Virtually as struck EF £25.00 British War Medal 4012 Silver Suspender and Claw only, complete with ribbon bar. EF £12.00 4013 F.29324 Aircraftman 1st Class J.H. Howe, Royal Naval Air Service. EF £25.00 4014 D-8595 Private A. McKnight, 2nd Dragoons. Served France and Flanders 4.11.1914 entitled to a 1914 star and victory medal VF £25.00 4015 4969 Private W. H. Dickenson, 9th Lancers. Entitled victory medal and also Royal Warwick Regiment number 34197. GVF £30.00

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British War Medal cont. 4016 27566 Private A. Thatcher, 13th Hussars.

Also entitled to a Victory medal. EF £25.00 4017 10870 Private D. J. Keyzor, 18th Hussars.

Also entitled to a Victory medal and was still serving in 1919. VF/GVF £25.00 4018 9683 Private W. J. Herbert, 19th Hussars.

Served France 17.8.1914 entitled star, rose and victory medal. GVF £30.00 4019 250834 Private G. L. Perry, Lancashire Hussars.

Entitled to a Victory medal. GVF £25.00 4020 17951 Private A. Lawrence, Northumberland Fusiliers.

Entitled to 14-15 Star trio to the Northumberland Fusiliers also saw service with the Lancashire Fusiliers. France 21.7.1915. VF/GVF £22.00 4021 38017 Private A. Beresford, East Yorkshire Regiment.

Enlisted 26th August 1915 aged 20. Discharged 19th November 1918 aged 23. Silver War Badge number B47875. GVF £25.00 4022 203228 Private W. T. Butterworth, East Yorkshire Regiment.

The 2/4th battalion T.A. served in Burma, this is his only entitlement. GVF £30.00 4023 27515 Private G. H. McGowan, East Yorkshire Regiment.

Born and registered Sculcoates, Hull. A local entrepreneur with connections to Greyhound and Whippet track East Hull Sports stadium. Died in 1959 issued a Victory medal. Sold with a lot of research. GVF £30.00 4024 12692 Corporal W. Howard, East Yorkshire Regiment.

William Henry Howard attested on the 11th September 1914 and was posted to the 8th Battalion. He was wounded on the 25th of April 1917 during the 2nd battle of the Scarpe, Arras. He died of wounds on the 2nd May 1917 aged 24. EF £35.00 4025 10956 Private W. C. Mulvana, East Yorkshire Regiment.

William C. Mulvana attested to the East Yorkshire Regiment on 29th August 1914. He entered France on 3rd September 1915. Hull daily Mail casualty list (killed) 29th April 1916. Killed in Action 10th April 1916 aged 38 at Armentieres. The 7th Battalion war diary for the day he was killed states that the Battalion was in reserve trenches at the front, so we can assume he was most likely the victim of a sniper or more likely to enemy shellfire. Born Scarborough. GVF £35.00 4026 36674 Private W. H. Penford, East Yorkshire Regiment.

William Henry Penford attested to the Royal Field Artillery on 10th December 1915. He was posted to the 4th reserve battalion on 18th May 1916. He was then transferred by Request from the 23rd Battery reserve of the R.F.A. to join the 9th Battalion of the East

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British War Medal cont. 4026 cont. Yorkshire Regiment on 18th July 1916. At some point between July 1916 and his death. He was posted to the 7th Battalion of the East Yorkshire Regiment. Died of wounds on 28th April 1917, aged 28 at 8C C.S "clearing station" in France after suffering bomb wounds to both arms and legs during the Second battle of the Scarpe which took place between 23rd and 25th April 1917.

On the 28th the day William died the Battalion was in Hauteville having been relieved on the 26th April by a Brigade of the 12th Division. The casualties sustained during this battle were 1 officer killed and 3 wounded 27 other ranks killed and 120 wounded. An account of the battle can be found on pages 212 & 213 of The East Yorkshires In The Great War by Everard Wyrall. Born and lived in Mansfield, trade a miller. EF £35.00 4027 11105 Private E. A. Roberts, East Yorkshire Regiment.

Edward Anthony Roberts Enlisted in Hull and went to France on the 3rd September 1915. He initially joined the 9th Battalion of the East Yorkshire Regiment and transferred to the 7th Battalion. He died of gunshot wounds to the left leg on the 2nd December 1915. VF £35.00 4028 37853 Private L. Sutcliffe, East Yorkshire Regiment.

Born Hebden Bridge 1887 and his M.I.C. shows service with the 7th, 13th, 11 and 10th East Yorkshires and no. 79480 Northumberland Fusiliers also entitled to a Victory medal. VF/GVF £25.00 4029 2756 Private H. Hodson, South Staffordshire Regiment.

Harry enlisted 3.9.1914 and served in France from 19.8.1915. He was discharged 17.9.1918 due to wounds, age 25 years. Entitled to 1914-15 star and victory medal. He also had two other numbers 20098 and 203391. Silver War Badge issued number 410775. Fine £25.00 4030 17780 Private T. H. Stansfield, King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry.

To France 11th September 1915. Killed in Action 27-09-15 Aged 30 (16 days later) Born Wheatley Doncaster 1884. EF £40.00 4031 44616 Private G. D. Barber, York and Lancaster Regiment.

Gilbert Dyson Barber served in both the York and Lanc`s regiment and the KOYLI. Born Thornhill, Dewesbury 1893, entitled to a pair only. GVF £25.00 4032 7151 Private J. Scoley, York and Lancaster Regiment.

At 18 James Scoley joined the York and Lancaster regiment with whom he served seven years in India. When his time expired he went back to civilian life being a reservist. When war broke out, he re-joined his regiment on 5th August 1914. Private James Scoley entered the war on 10th September 1914 and was killed in Action on 23rd October 1914 aged 28yrs. Born in Doncaster 1886. VF £40.00 4033 234 Private T. Gilbertson, Royal Army Medical Corps.

Tom first served France 12.4.1915 having enlisted 5.9.1914 with the 2nd West Riding Regiment F.A. Discharged 7.3.1919, entitled to 1914-15 trio. GVF £25.00 4034 No. 07251, Chinese Labour Corps. In bronze. Suspension refitted. GVF £180.00 4035 No. 9719, Chinese Labour Corps. In bronze. Suspension refitted.

Suspender sometime re-fitted, but still a nice medal. Nice dark bronze finish VF £140.00

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British War Medal cont. 4036 3/1257 Private J. B. Bain, New Zealand Expeditionary Force.

James Bruce Bain was born on 9 May 1887, a native of Kaywick, Mid-Yell, Shetland Islands. He attested for the New Zealand Medical Corps on 24 September 1915 and served in France from 29 August 1916 with the 1st New Zealand Field Ambulance. Wounded in action on 30 September 1917 suffering a bullet wound to the right foot, he was admitted to the Canadian General Hospital at Etaples before being evacuated to Hornchurch, England, to recover. Returning home to New Zealand aboard the Paparoa, Bain was discharged 5 December 1919 no longer physically fit for war service on account of wounds received in action. EF £40.00 Mercantile Marine War Medal 1914-1918 4037 R. Grant, Mercantile Marine. VF/GVF £38.00 4038 Arthur J. Evans, Mercantile Marine. Born Heddington 1896 VF £38.00 4039 Mohamed Ahmed, Mercantile Marine. VF £38.00 4040 Dudley L. Smith, Mercantile Marine. Born 1896 Brentwood Middlesex.

GVF £40.00 Victory Medal 4042 K.8787 Stoker C. Minskip, Royal Navy.

Charles Minskip enlisted into the Royal Navy on the 31st August 1910 at Devonport for 12 years. Entitled to a 1914-15 trio. VF/GVF £16.00 4043 9468 Private H. A. Sales, 3rd Hussars.

Landed at Rouen 16.8.1914, entitled to 1914 star with Mons bar and a British war medal. EF £20.00 4044 L-6165 Private J. Ducie, 5th Lancers.

Also entitled to a war medal. VF £18.00 4045 6098 Sergeant W. H. Metcalfe, 6th Dragoons.

Verified on the roll as issued 1914-15 star and war medal, also served in the Machine Gun Corps Sergeant 51100. France 16.12.1914. VF £18.00 4046 1146 Private G. W. Towers, 13th Hussars.

France and Flanders 6.10.1914, entitled to a 1914 star and British war medal, enlisting 18.9.1905, listed as 11th Hussars regiment upon discharge. 24.1.1919 and issued a Silver war Badge B192194, later served in Mesopotamia. EF £30.00 4047 H-7463 Private H. McMillan, 18th Hussars.

France 13.10.1914, entitled to a 1914 star and British war medal. He first served in the 7th Dragoon Guards, section B army reserve 17.6.1919. GVF £18.00 4048 H-37575 Private W. K. Lewis, 19th Hussars. Sold with copy M.I.C. page. VF £18.00 Page 145 Dixon's Gazette

Victory Medal cont. 4049 L-3449 Private J. Hayes, 21st Lancers. Served 5.9.1915 Hafiz region of India. Also entitled to 1914-15 star and British war medal. GVF £20.00 4050 34872 Private J. Aston, East Yorkshire Regiment. Originally KOYLI or KRRC. Transferred to 13th Batt East York`s 14th Oct 1916. Discharged 1st May 1919. His Pension record states he was living in Cudworth. VF £12.00 4051 41959 Private H. Beaumont, East Yorkshire Regiment.

Harry Joined the 7th Battalion East York`s on 7th April 1918 from the Young Soldiers Battalion. His service number group was given to men from Leeds, Doncaster, Bradford, and Harrogate. The miners from the 7th Batt were sent home in May 1918, so these men were probably replacements for them. He was transferred to the "Z” Class reserve. Entitled to a British War medal. EF £14.00 4052 10158 Sergeant J. S. Botham, East Yorkshire Regiment.

Sergeant J.S. Botham was killed in Action on 31st March 1918 aged 20. East of the village of Bouzincourt. While attacking German positions during the German offensive. The 7th Batt war diaries state that between 21st & 31st March the casualty list was Officers 19 and other ranks 400. An account of the action in which Sgt Botham was killed is on page 291 of The East Yorkshires in the Great War by Everard Wyrall. Born Hull 1897. Court mounted for display. EF £30.00 4053 33933 Private J. Camidge, East Yorkshire Regiment.

MIC states Private Camidge served with the East York`s. the RA & RFA with the above numbers. It also states that he served in the RA with the number 1045496. His service record has his number as 1045596 this may have been after the war ended as the MIC also states that he was awarded a General Service Medal with the clasp IRAQ. His medal roll states that private Camidge was a Prisoner of War in Germany. 27-05-1918 to 02-12 1918. He was discharged 13th June 1919 suffering from Hepatitis. He re-enlisted in the RFA as a gunner and was discharged on the 4th august 1922. His General Service medal was forwarded on the 4th March 1925 his medal index card gives his address as 2, Carrs Lane, Skeldergate, York. Dated 20th February 1925. VF £30.00 4054 52212 Private E. Cox, East Yorkshire Regiment. Enlisted 20th August 1917. Joined 25th Prov Battalion, entitled to a British War medal only. EF £15.00 4055 39479 Private M. Frain, East Yorkshire Regiment. Born Durham, Hetton Downs, Hetton Le Hole in 1894. Served with the 10th battalion East Yorkshire.10th battalion Hull Pals. VF £18.00 4056 30514 Private H. Iredale, East Yorkshire Regiment.

Herbert Iredale attested to the 1st Training Reserve Battalion on the 25th March 1917 with the service number 3829. He was then transferred to the 8th Batt RDC with the service number 71329 before joining the 11th Battalion East York`s Rgt on 2nd April 1918 with a large group of 19-year olds from the training reserve. He is on the wounded casualty list in the Hull Daily News 1st June 1918. After the war he was transferred to the "Z" Class Reserve. Born Huddersfield. EF £25.00 4057 29414 Private S. Rowe, East Yorkshire Regiment.

Sidney Rowe joined the East Yorkshire Regiment on the 12th February 1916 at Truro aged 26. He gave his previous employer as Oxby in Manitoba Canada being employed as a farmer. He was transferred to the 1/ 4th Batt of the East York`s on the 29th Sept 1917 joining the unit in the field on the 30th Sept 1917. He was posted missing on the 23rd March 1918 and reported a prisoner of war on the 24th May 1918. He received wounds to the left thigh and the legs which were operated on whilst he was a prisoner in Germany. Sidney was repatriated on the 16th January 1919 and was transferred to the "Z" class reserve on the 17th December 1919. EF £30.00 Dixon's Gazette Page 146

Victory Medal cont. 4058 51025 Private A. H. Schofield, East Yorkshire Regiment.

Born Hull in 1885. VF £16.00 4059 52062 Private L. R. Sutcliffe, East Yorkshire Regiment.

Born 1898 at Huddersfield, lived in 1939 in Horbury Wakefield. EF £16.00 4060 10854 Private A. Gorton, Lancashire Fusiliers.

Alfred Gorton was born in Manchester and attested there for the Lancashire Fusiliers. He served with the 15th (1st Salford Pals) Battalion during the Great War on the Western Front and was killed in action on the first day of the Battle of the Somme, 1 July 1916.

On this date the battalion was involved in 32nd Division's assault at Thiepval, and were hit by heavy machine gun fire as soon as they left their trenches at 7:30 a.m. Out of an attacking force of 624, the Battalion suffered 470 casualties.

Gorton was amongst those killed; he has no known grave and is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, France. VF £230.00 4061 2747 Private C. W. Sims, 5th London Regiment. ().

Charles William Sims attested for the London Regiment at Edmonton, Middlesex, and served with the 5th (City of London) Battalion (London Rifle Brigade) during the Great War on the Western Front. He was killed in action on the first day of the battle of the Somme, 1 July 1916.

On this date the battalion was tasked with attacking the enemy positions at Gommecourt and were subsequently driven out of the enemy's trenches with great loss. In his report of the battle, Lieutenant-Colonel A. S. Bates gave the strength of the battalion at the time of assembly for action as 23 officers and 803 other ranks, and at 5:00 p.m. back in the British line he counted just 89 unwounded men.

Sims was amongst those killed, and he is buried in Gommecourt British Cemetery No. 2, Hebuterne, France. Choice EF £270.00 4062 T-35714 Driver F. Turner, Army Service Corps. Fred enlisted 23.11.1914 serving in the Egyptian theatre of war from 29.3.1915. Discharged 24.7.1915 due to sickness, Silver War Badge issued number 309193, entitled to 1914-15 trio. GVF £14.00 Copy WWI M.I.D. oak leaf 4063 Good quality reproduction, full size. Riband size £2.75, Miniature size £1.75 £4.95 Belgium War Medal 1914-18 4064 VF/GVF £10.00 4065 EF £10.00 Royal Prussia Order of the Crown 4066 4th class, silver, gilt and enamel about 1900 period. Nice quality EF £140.00 USA State of Pennsylvania National Guard Original 1st World War Medal, 1917-1918 4067 Obverse: Bust of William Penn. Reverse Eagle in the clouds: Ships in the background: '28' on a plinth laid on the Stars and Stripes. Comes complete with ribbon & brooch and an additional ribbon bar: in original Jos. K. Davidson box of issue. MINT £12.00

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Territorial Force War Medal 1914-1919 4068 47878 Private H.E. Cook, Welsh Regiment.

Harry also saw service with the Royal Engineers No. 518 and WR/151049. 416 O/Rs received this medal, Harry also receiving the War and Victory medal. GVF £310.00 4069 825374 Corporal L. E. J. Oldfield, Royal Artillery.

A.W.O Class 1., issued a pair. EF £195.00 Memorial Plaque 4070 Charles Bell.

Eleven men named Charles Bell, are registered on the Commonwealth War Graves as having died in the First World War EF £65.00 4071 David Reid.

45 men of this name appear on the Commonwealth War graves Commission website. GVF £60.00 4072 Wilfred Brown.

747 men of this name appear on the Commonwealth War Graves Commission website. GVF £60.00 4073 David Fair. Pierced with small hole at 12.0.

2 men of this name appear on the Commonwealth War graves Commission website. VF £65.00 4074 Seth Bell.

Saw service with the 6th Reserve Regiment Dragoons Regimental No 15708 and Yorks dragoons no. 4194. Born Naburn North Yorkshire and buried Hyde Park Cemetery Doncaster. Died through illness contracted in service. Pte Seth Bell died at Tidworth on the 19th September 1917 aged 48 years. EF £70.00 4075 41022 Private Joseph William Shaw, Norfolk Regiment.

Joseph William Shaw was born and attested in Doncaster in the Norfolk Regiment on the 9th May 1916 aged 17 years and 10 months. He was killed in action on the 12th July 1918 Aged19. GVF £75.00 4076 Rifleman Matthew Perigo, 1st/8th Bn. West Yorkshire Regiment.

Matthew Perigo was killed in action 9.10.1917 whilst serving with the 1st 8th battalion Leeds Rifles and is commemorated on the Tyne Cot Memorial. Entitled to a War and Victory medal. Choice EF £80.00 4077 29274 Private John Bater, East Yorkshire Regiment.

Died of wounds 25th March 1918. age 29. The 7th Batt war diaries State he was killed during the German offensive whilst moving forward to Bouzincourt.

The war diaries state that the casualties that were suffered between 21st and the 31st of March were as follows. Officers: 19, Other ranks: 400 the action in which John was killed is also documented on pages 274 to 277 of The East Yorkshires in the Great War by Everard Wyrall. Sergeant H. Jackson of the 7th Battalion won a in this action". EF £75.00

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Memorial Plaque cont. 4078 17544 Private Walter Greaves, East Yorkshire Regiment.

Walter attested to the East Yorkshire Regiment on 22nd March 1915 at Sheffield. And was posted to the 1st Batt 7th July 1915 when he entered France. At this time, he lived at 170 Westbury Street Attercliffe, Sheffield. He was posted to the 7th Batt on the 4th March 1917. He dies of wounds 13th May 1917. Walter was wounded whilst attacking the chemical works near Roeux on 12th May He had gunshot wounds to the thigh, arm, and legs. The war diaries for this action state that the casualties were as follows. Officers 3 killed, 7 wounded. Other ranks: 26 killed, 145 wounded & 53 missing. Entitled to 1914-15 trio. VF £65.00 4079 28758 Private Alfred Jameson, East Yorkshire Regiment.

Alfred Jameson attested to the East Yorkshire Regiment on 23rd October 1916 aged 32 with the Service No 4/8644. On enlistment his occupation is given as a Rullyman working for a corn and cake merchant. "A rullyman drove a horse and cart" He transferred to the 7th Battalion on 12th Feb 1917 with the number 28758. He was Killed in Action 24th April 1917. Aged 33. Born Hull 1884 and lived Wincolmlee Hull EF £70.00 4080 19660 Private Thomas Polson, East Yorkshire Regiment.

Thomas Polson attested to the East Yorkshire regiment on the 15th July 1916 at Beverley. His home address was given as no 20 Old school Row. Shotton Colliery. County Durham, born in Usworty/ Springwell, Durham. He was mobilised on the 16th July 1915 and posted to the 3rd Battalion on the 17th July 1915. There are several references regarding forfeiture of pay for being absent without leave. He was posted "Draft" to the 7th Battalion on the 8th March 1916. He was wounded in the left arm "Gunshot wound" on the 20th June 1916. Thomas Polson died of wounds on 14th May 1917 aged 23 yrs. He was wounded whilst attacking Cash and Curly trenches in the build up to the battle of Roeux. Awarded a pair. GVF £65.00 4081 37852 Private John Shackleton, East Yorkshire Regiment.

John Shackleton attested to the Northumberland Fusiliers on the 19th February 1916 aged 25 years 62 days, his occupation was given as a washer colour mixer. Unmarried, his next of kin was given as his mother Mrs Grace Shackleton of High Hill Farm, Midgley, Sowerby. He was transferred to the 7th Batt of the East Yorkshire Regiment on the 24th January 1917 and was wounded on 23rd April 1917, "a gunshot wound to the right arm" Pte Shackleton was Killed in Action on 24th March 1918.aged 27 during the first battle of Bapaume. GVF £65.00 4082 36904 Private Ernest Albert Stalker, East Yorkshire Regiment.

Died of wounds at home 16th April 1918. Aged 30. Born in Liverton, Loftus 1887. GVF £75.00 4083 7/18066 Private Arthur Broughton, King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry.

Arthur Broughton Died on the 7th August 1916. Aged 19. He died from wounds received accidentally according to his Register of effects sheet. Buried Couin British Cemetery. Served France from 22.7.1915, lived Barlby, Doncaster. EF £70.00 4084 2924 Private Robert Hopkinson, King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry.

Robert Hopkinson was killed in Action aged 33 on the 16th February 1916. Born Doncaster 1881. VF £65.00 4085 3687 Private Harry Hornsby, King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry.

Enlisted Conisborough. To France 29th June 1915. Killed in Action 12-09-1915. Aged 19. Born at Kirk Bramwith, near Doncaster. EF £65.00 4086 12561 Private Robert Bain Young, Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders.

Private Robert Bain Young, 14th (Service) Battalion, Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders, was killed in action on 26 November 1917. Entitled to a pair only. Choice EF £75.00 Page 149 Dixon's Gazette

Miscellaneous 4088 French Veterans medal with clasp 'Engage Volontaire'. GVF £15.00 Canadian Memorial Cross 1914-1918 4089 706418 Private H. J. Gardner, Canadian Machine Gun Corps.

Henry John Gardner was born in London, England, on 17 October 1884. A Logger by occupation, he enlisted into the 103rd Battalion at Victoria, B.C., in December 1915,and was serving with the 5th Battalion, Canadian Machine Gun Corps, when he died of wounds on 17 April 1917 - having been dangerously wounded by shrapnel to the legs, head and hand. He was buried in the Boulogne Eastern Cemetery. Gardner was the son of Emma Lydia Parrett, of 118 Rathbone Street, Canning Town, London; sold with copied service papers. GVF/EF £145.00 4090 21343 Private R. G. Barnes, 4th (Central Ontario) Battalion. In silver.

Richard George Barnes was born in Galt, Ontario, on 13 February 1894. A Clerk by occupation, he enlisted into the 11th Battalion at Valcartier in September 1914 and was serving with the 4th (Central Ontario) Battalion when killed in action on 23 May 1915. An official report stated, 'This soldier was killed at Festubert by an enemy shell, which also killed four other comrades who were, at the time, building a dugout in our support line.' Having no known grave, his name is commemorated on the Vampy Memorial; sold with copied service and other papers. EF £145.00 Silver War Services Badge 1914-1918 4091 25936 Private J.T. Peacock, East Yorkshire Regiment. Number B 3278.

John enlisted 6.12.1915 and was discharged 18.9.1918 age 41 years, Entitled to a pair. GVF £33.00 4092 2628/ 667127 Private Reginald B. Tegg, Royal West Kent Regiment / Labour Corps. (reverse B 306131.).

Entered France 9.8.15. Discharged 22.8.19. Entitled to 1914-15 trio. EF £33.00 4093 75073 Gunner W. Bentley, Royal Garrison Artillery. (reverse B98836).

Enlisted 12.12.1915, discharged 14.12.1918, sickness, did not serve overseas. Home 'Wood View' Scutton, Knaresborough, trade a quarry master. GVF £33.00 Medaille Militaire, France, in silvered gilt and enamel 4094 EF £18.00 Order of St. Stanislas 4095 Breast badge 3rd Class, with swords, Military Division 40mm, silver gilt & enamels..

Thought to be Korenski period. Light chipping in places VF/GVF £550.00 Croix de Guerre 1914-1918 4096 Belgium with lion emblem on ribbon. GVF/EF £20.00 4097 France with gilt star. GVF £20.00 Order of the Rising Sun 4098 Japan, Commanders neck badge, in original lacquer case of issue. Some chipping to white enamel which has been tidyed up, slight chipping to green enamel suspension GVF £290.00

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Order of the Crown of Rumania 4099 Commander neck badge, 1st type silver-gilt and enamel, with neck ribbon in Joseph Reschl original case of issue. Choice EF £260.00 Croix de Guerre 1914-1918 4100 France with star and palm. GVF £25.00 Order of Leopold 4101 2nd type Knights Badge in silver, French legend. EF £30.00 Order of the Crown 4102 Italy, Order the Crown, Grand Cross set of insignia, comprising sash badge in gold and enamel and breast star in gold, silver, and enamel. In Cravanzola Rome case of issue. As awarded to Lord Churchill, 1st Viscount Churchill 1864 to 1934, Page of Honour to Queen Victoria from 1876 to 1881 and in 1886 he succeeds his father as Baron Churchill. Sold with original warrant and a letter from Buckingham Palace dated 19th December 1903 giving private permission to wear the Insignia. A superb set. EF £1075.00 Irish Service Medal 1917-21 4103 With card box of issue, unnamed. EF £250.00 Naval General Service Medal 1915-1962 4104 1st issue George V, 1 clasp, Persian Gulf 1909-1914. 184859 Petty Officer 1st Class F. Gill, Royal Navy, H.M.S. Redbreast.

Born Hurlstone, Devon and enlisted 21.9.1895, served on various ships including H.M.S. Redbreast a gunboat. Only 54 clasps issued to H.M.S. Redbreast. Joined the R.F.R. 16.9.1917, demobbed 22.4.1920, having served approximately 25 years. EF £225.00 4105 2nd issue George V1 INDIAE IMP:, 1 clasp, Palestine 1936-1939. K. 60742 Stoker Petty Officer W. J. Hutchens, Royal Navy.

William James Hutchens was mentioned in despatches for his services aboard the minesweeper H.M.S. Rothesay (London Gazette 14 November 1944) NEF £220.00 4106 3rd issue George V1 FID DEF:, 1 clasp, Minesweeping 1945-51. Unnamed. EF £180.00 4107 3rd issue George V1 FID DEF:, 1 clasp, Minesweeping 1945-51. Original unnamed. EF £150.00 4108 3rd issue George V1 FID DEF:, 1 clasp, Minesweeping 1945-51. SSX33514 Leading Seaman R. Hellewell, Royal Navy. GVF/EF £195.00 4109 3rd issue George V1 FID DEF:, 1 clasp, Palestine 1945-48. CH/X 4595 Marine R. R. Webb, Royal Marines. GVF £160.00 4110 3rd issue George V1 FID DEF:, 1 clasp, Malaya. RM.9833 Marine P. Campbell, Royal Marines. EF £180.00 4111 5th issue Elizabeth II DEI GRATIA, 1 clasp, Cyprus. RM.12429 Corporal B. C. Lockley, Royal Marines. 'L' of Cpl officially corrected. EF £285.00 Page 151 Dixon's Gazette

Naval General Service Medal 1915-1962 cont. 4112 5th issue Elizabeth II DEI GRATIA, 1 clasp, Near East. L/FX. 906298 Naval Airman 1st Class J. Harrison, Royal Navy. GVF/EF £110.00 4113 5th issue Elizabeth II DEI GRATIA, 1 clasp, Brunei. RM.17235 Corporal J. E. Monk, Royal Marines. 'L' of Cpl officially corrected. EF £375.00 General Service Medal 1918-1962 4114 1st issue George V coinage head, 1 clasp, Kurdistan. 105546 Private J. Hunt, Royal Army Medical Corps.

Confirmed on the roll. Entitled to 1st war pair class Z 20.1.1920. Home 69, Hobson Street, Oldham. Choice EF £140.00 4115 1st issue George V coinage head, 1 clasp, Iraq. D-34430 Private W. B. Mullard, 7th Dragoon Guards.

Not in the 1st War the address on M.I.C. shows 1/20 Heaton Street, Hockley, Birmingham. VF/GVF £120.00 4116 1st issue George V coinage head, 1 clasp, Iraq. L-18539 Private J. O' Keeffe, Royal Fusiliers. Official correction to part of number & small part of name.

No 1st war service also served Royal Irish fusiliers no. 6448674. GVF/EF £85.00 4117 1st issue George V coinage head, 1 clasp, Iraq. 80450 Private H. Stoneham, King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry.

Also had the number 40344 7th battalion and 1/5th and 2/5th K.O.Y.L.I. 4682281. Address 44 Graylands Road, , SE15. Also awarded a pair. EF £95.00 4118 1st issue George V coinage head, 1 clasp, Iraq. 60157 Private H. Johnson, Manchester Regiment.

The Manchester's suffered many casualties at Hillah in the Iraq campaign. GVF/EF £165.00 4119 1st issue George V coinage head, 1 clasp, Iraq. 4737414 Private J. H. White, York and Lancaster Regiment. GVF/EF £95.00 4120 1st issue George V coinage head, 1 clasp, Iraq. 7576174 Private A. E. Southgate, Royal Army Ordnance Corps.

Confirmed. VF £80.00 4121 1st issue George V coinage head, 1 clasp, N.W. Persia. 4736281 Warrant Officer Class II W. Eggleton, York and Lancaster Regiment.

Served France 17.1.1915 entitled to 1914-15 trio. N.W. Persia confirmed on the some M.I.C. VF £110.00 4122 3rd issue George VI IND IMP:, 1 clasp, Palestine. 5045169 Private A. Pawley, Foresters.

Roll confirms medal and clasp attached to 2/North Staffs. GVF £140.00

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General Service Medal 1918-1962 cont. 4123 3rd issue George VI IND IMP:, 1 clasp, Palestine. 7341198 Corporal J. Stewart, Royal Scots Greys.

Medal confirmed on roll sent 29.4.1939. Sold with copy roll page. EF £150.00 4124 3rd issue George VI IND IMP:, 1 clasp, Palestine. 552344 Trooper A. Colls, 11th Hussars. GVF/EF £150.00 4125 3rd issue George VI IND IMP:, 1 clasp, Palestine. 2694294 Guardsman J. Ross, Scots Guards.

Rolls dated 30.1.1940 'remarks he transferred to the R.A., also shows Acting Drummer. EF £155.00 4126 3rd issue George VI IND IMP:, 1 clasp, Palestine. 6396356 Private J.P. Muir, The King's Own (Royal Lancaster Regiment). Official correction to'396'of the regimental number. GVF/EF £120.00 4127 3rd issue George VI IND IMP:, 1 clasp, Palestine. 3187792 Private P. O'Neill, King's Own Scottish Borderers.

Sold with copy roll page. 1 or 2 light edge bruises GVF £125.00 4128 3rd issue George VI IND IMP:, 1 clasp, Palestine. 6010815 Private T. Jacobs, Essex Regiment. EF £140.00 4129 3rd issue George VI IND IMP:, 1 clasp, Palestine 1945-48. 1131 Deifellah Oklah, Arab Legion. Light contacting GVF £135.00 4130 3rd issue George VI IND IMP:, 1 clasp, Palestine 1945-48. TJFF/6893 Trooper Aziz Bishara Jasser, Trans Jorden Frontier Force.

Verified on the roll from Taiyiba, Ramallah, Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. EF/GVF £160.00 4131 3rd issue George VI IND IMP:, 1 clasp, Palestine 1945-48. 14821720 Trooper R. Barnett, 3rd Hussars. GVF/EF £100.00 4132 3rd issue George VI IND IMP:, 1 clasp, Palestine 1945-48. 14476526 Trooper D. J. Fry, 9th Lancers. GVF/EF £100.00 4133 3rd issue George VI IND IMP:, 1 clasp, Palestine 1945-48. 191901163 Trooper L. Hardwick, 4th/7th Royal Dragoon Guards. EF £100.00 4134 3rd issue George VI IND IMP:, 1 clasp, Palestine 1945-48. 19125791 Trooper T. Humphries, 17th/21st Lancers. Regimental number officially corrected. GVF/EF £85.00 4135 3rd issue George VI IND IMP:, 1 clasp, Palestine 1945-48. AS.7521 Corporal N. Phozi, African Pioneer Corps.

Sold with photocopy roll page, confirming clasp entitlement. EF £65.00

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General Service Medal 1918-1962 cont. 4136 3rd issue George VI IND IMP:, 1 clasp, Palestine 1945-48. 19020337 Lance Corporal J. Battarbee, Royal Signals. With box of issue. EF £65.00 4137 3rd issue George VI IND IMP:, 1 clasp, Palestine 1945-48. (1520771) Leading Aircraftman T Brown, Royal Air Force. EF £65.00 4138 4th issue George VI DEI GRA:, 1 clasp, Bomb and Mine Clearance 1945-49. 14877478 Sapper R. G. James, Royal Engineers.

Served with the 2 battalion, bomb disposal clearance squadron. verified on the roll. EF £650.00 4139 4th issue George VI DEI GRA:, 1 clasp, Palestine 1945-48. 14078223 Craftsman J. W. B. Bell, R.E.M.E.. EF £65.00 4140 4th issue George VI DEI GRA:, 1 clasp, Palestine 1945-48. 743 A. Wal Rhayyel Assaf, Arab Legion. EF £150.00 4141 4th issue George VI DEI GRA:, 1 clasp, Palestine 1945-48. 19111395 Private K. Ferguson, Border Regiment. EF £90.00 4142 4th issue George VI DEI GRA:, 1 clasp, Malaya. 5099 Sc. Abu Bakar. B. Hassan, Singpore Police. Note '099' of number officially impressed. GVF £60.00 4143 4th issue George VI DEI GRA:, 1 clasp, Malaya. 22297226 Trooper D. Gwynne, 12th Lancers. EF £90.00 4144 4th issue George VI DEI GRA:, 1 clasp, Malaya. 21017077 Private J. W. Hilton, Royal Army Medical Corps. GVF/EF £65.00 4145 4th issue George VI DEI GRA:, 1 clasp, Malaya. 16768 Special Constable Aziz B Ujang, Federation of Malaya Police. EF £55.00 4146 5th issue Elizabeth II D:G: BR: OMN:, 1 clasp, Malaya. 22795072 Trooper D. Smith, 12th Lancers. EF £75.00 4147 5th issue Elizabeth II D:G: BR: OMN:, 1 clasp, Malaya. 22820122 Private J. V. James, Somerset Light Infantry. GVF/EF £65.00 4148 5th issue Elizabeth II D:G: BR: OMN:, 1 clasp, Malaya. 22827600 Private P. McGowen, East Yorkshire Regiment. VF £60.00 4149 5th issue Elizabeth II D:G: BR: OMN:, 1 clasp, Malaya. 22122444 Sergeant M. Biggs, Royal Army Educational Corps. NEF £95.00 4150 5th issue Elizabeth II D:G: BR: OMN:, 1 clasp, Malaya. 23239627 Trooper H. Bellamy, 1st King's Dragoon Guards. Number officially corrected. GVF £70.00

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General Service Medal 1918-1962 cont.

4151 5th issue Elizabeth II D:G: BR: OMN:, 1 clasp, Malaya. 23447648 Trooper A. Sharpe, 1st King's Dragoon Guards. GVF/EF £85.00 4152 6th issue Elizabeth II DEI GRATIA:, 1 clasp, Malaya. 23119273 Trooper A. Lightbody, 11th Hussars. VF £80.00 4153 6th issue Elizabeth II DEI GRATIA:, 1 clasp, Malaya. 228411629 Corporal D. Meldrum, 13th/18th Royal Hussars. VF Light contacting £70.00 4154 6th issue Elizabeth II DEI GRATIA:, 1 clasp, Malaya. 22547999 Corporal R. A. Mansfield, 15th/19th King's Royal Hussars. VF £85.00 4155 6th issue Elizabeth II DEI GRATIA:, 1 clasp, Malaya. 23248644 Private I. Robinson, King's Own Scottish Borderers. GVF £65.00 4156 6th issue Elizabeth II DEI GRATIA:, 1 clasp, Malaya. 23396474 Private D. Waghorn, Royal Army Medical Corps. EF £65.00 4157 6th issue Elizabeth II DEI GRATIA:, 1 clasp, Malaya. 22223036 Corporal W. Donovan, Army Catering Corps. EF £60.00 4158 6th issue Elizabeth II DEI GRATIA:, 1 clasp, Cyprus. 23322380 Gunner C. J. Mead, Royal Artillery. GVF/EF £65.00 4159 6th issue Elizabeth II DEI GRATIA:, 1 clasp, Cyprus. 23287492 Private D. J. Myers, Royal Army Medical Corps. GVF/EF £65.00 4160 6th issue Elizabeth II DEI GRATIA:, 1 clasp, Cyprus. T/23491437 Driver J. Rhodes, Royal Army Service Corps.

Court Mounted for wear. VF £60.00 4161 6th issue Elizabeth II DEI GRATIA:, 1 clasp, Near East. 23249241 Gunner J.C.M. Bexon, Royal Artillery. VF £85.00 4162 6th issue Elizabeth II DEI GRATIA:, 1 clasp, Near East. 22999628 Craftsman W. Gaskin, Royal Engineers. GVF/EF £85.00 4163 6th issue Elizabeth II DEI GRATIA:, 1 clasp, Near East. 23270133 Private D. McKay, Royal Army Medical Corps. GVF/EF £75.00 4164 6th issue Elizabeth II DEI GRATIA:, 1 clasp, Canal Zone. 22891220 Private J. W. Jeffery, Royal Army Ordnance Corps.

Sold with named box of issue Ef £210.00

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General Service Medal 1918-1962 cont. 4165 6th issue Elizabeth II DEI GRATIA:, 1 clasp, Canal Zone. T/22839948 Driver W. R. Bond, Royal Army Service Corps.

Sold with named original box of issue. EF £195.00 4166 6th issue Elizabeth II DEI GRATIA:, 1 clasp, Arabian Peninsula. 2969 O. M. Qutebi, Federal Guard. VF £75.00 India General Service Medal 1936-1939 4167 1 clasp, North West Frontier 1936-37. Cook I. T. Niaz Ali, Scinde Horse. Mint £65.00 4168 1 clasp, North West Frontier 1936-37. 5575A Rifleman Chandrabir Gurung, 6th Gurkha Rifles. VF £50.00 4169 1 clasp, North West Frontier 1936-37. 20037 Sapper Khamid Gul, Bengal Sappers and Miners. VF £48.00 4170 1 clasp, North West Frontier 1937-39. 4857867 Private T. E. Borrows, Royal Warwickshire Regiment.

Served in 'B' company, medal and clasp confirmed. Light contact marks EF £145.00 4171 2 clasps, North West Frontier 1936-37, North West Frontier 1937-39. 1747 Sowar Mohd. Yar, 8th Madras Light Cavalry. VF/GVF £60.00 SECOND WORLD WAR AND ONWARDS 1939-45 Star 4172 Unnamed as issued. This Star was awarded for service in the Second World War between 3rd September 1939 and 2nd September 1945. EF £12.00 Atlantic Star 4173 British and Commonwealth issue. Unnamed as issued. This Star was awarded to commemorate the Battle of the Atlantic within the period 3rd September 1939 to 8th May 1945. It was designed primarily to reward those serving in convoys, fast merchant ships, escorts and anti-submarine forces. The 1939-45 Star must have been earned by six or, in the case of the air crews, two months' service in operations before the qualifying period for the Atlantic Star began. EF £30.00 4174 With original France and Germany clasp. The clasp denotes those who also qualified for the France and Germany Star but were previously in possession of the Atlantic Star so issued with clasp only. EF £55.00 4175 With original Air Crew Europe clasp. The clasp denotes those who also qualified for the Air Crew Europe Star. EF WANTED £0.00 Air Crew Europe Star 4176 Unnamed as issued. This Star was awarded for operational flying from United Kingdom bases over Europe between 3rd September 1939 - 5th June 1944. EF £325.00 Dixon's Gazette Page 156

Air Crew Europe Star cont. 4177 Air Crew Star Original Ribbon full roll 36 yards. Also sold in 6" lengths for £4.00 £60.00 4178 With original France and Germany clasp. The clasp denotes those who also qualified for the France and Germany Star. EF £350.00 4179 With original Atlantic clasp. The clasp denotes those who also qualified for the Atlantic Star. EF £415.00 Africa Star 4180 Unnamed as issued. This Star was awarded for one or more days' service in North Africa between 10th June 1940 and 12th May 1943, both dates inclusive. EF £16.00 4181 With original 8th Army clasp. EF £36.00 4182 With original 1st Army clasp. EF £36.00 4183 With original North Africa 1942-43 clasp. EF £36.00 Pacific Star 4184 British and Commonwealth issue. Unnamed as issued. This Star was awarded for service in the Pacific theatre of operations between 8th December 1941 and 2nd September 1945, both dates inclusive. EF £40.00 4185 Pacific Star Original Ribbon full roll 36 yards. Also sold in 6" lengths for £4.00 £60.00 4186 With original Burma clasp. This clasp denotes those who also qualified for service in Burma. EF £75.00 Burma Star 4187 Unnamed as issued. This Star was awarded for service in the Burma Campaign between 11th December 1941 and 2nd September 1945, both dates inclusive. EF £15.00 4188 Burma Star Original Ribbon full roll 36 yards. Also sold in 6" lengths for £4.00 £60.00 4189 With original Pacific clasp. This clasp denotes those who also qualified for service in the Pacific. EF £40.00 Italy Star 4190 Unnamed as issued. This Star was awarded for operational service in Sicily or Italy, from the date of the capture of the island of Pantellaria on 11th June 1943 to 8th May 1945. EF £12.00 4191 Italy Star Ribbon original full roll 36 yards. Also sold in 6" lengths for £4.00 £60.00 Page 157 Dixon's Gazette

France and Germany Star 4192 Unnamed as issued. This Star was awarded for service in France, Belgium, Holland and Germany between D Day and the German surrender - that is for the period 6th June 1944 to 8th May 1945. The Air Crew Europe clasp was not awarded with this medal. EF £16.00 4193 France and Germany Star Original Ribbon full roll 36 yards. Also sold in 6" lengths for £4.00 £60.00 4194 With original Atlantic clasp. This clasp denotes those who later qualified for the Atlantic Star. EF £105.00 Defence Medal 4195 In cupro-nickel, British and Colonial issue, including Europe. For non-operational both within and outside country of residence and civil defence including bomb and mine clearance. EF £12.00 4196 Defence medal Original Ribbon full roll 36 yards. Also sold in 6" lengths for £4.00 £60.00 4197 1840 Corporal F. S. Kemsley, Home Guard. EF £14.00 4198 Mrs O. Mallender. With box of issue.

With box of issue Home office, Whitehall and addressed MRS O. Mallender, 28 Cooke Street, Bentley, Doncaster, Yorks. EF £15.00 4199 In silver, as awarded to Canadians VF/GVF £25.00 War Medal 4200 Unnamed Australian issue. EF £10.00 4201 In cupro-nickel, British and Coloniel issue, including Europe. M.I.D. oak leaf on ribbon. EF £13.50 4202 In cupro-nickel, British and Colonial issue, including Europe. EF £10.00 4203 In silver, as awarded to Canadians EF £25.00 Original 2nd War Clasps 4204 All the following clasps are guaranteed original issue and contemporary: Air Crew Europe - WANTED; France and Germany- £25.00 : Atlantic - £90.00: 1st Army - £20.00: 8th Army - £20.00: N. Africa 1942-43 -£20.00: Burma - £35.00; Pacific - £30.00. Clasps wanted. £0.00 Copy 2nd World War Clasps 4205 Air Crew Europe, France and Germany, Atlantic, 1st Army, 8th Army, N. Africa, Burma, Pacific, Battle of Britain, Bomber Command, £2.00 each or £16 per set of ten. £2.00

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Copy WWII M.I.D. oak leaf 4206 £4.95 1939-1945 4207 Unnamed as issued, cupro-nickel. On 6th June 1946, it was announced in Parliament that the King had sanctioned the award of this medal to Indian Forces for three years' non-operational service in India or elsewhere between 3rd September 1939 and 2nd September 1945. It was not to be awarded to those who qualified for the Defence Medal. The award was additional to the War Medal and the Campaign Stars and takes precedence immediately after the War Medal. EF £15 VF £10.00 £15.00 Africa Service Medal 1939-1945 4208 159512 P.V. Davids. EF £30.00 4209 142441 H. W. Delaney. EF £30.00 4210 83521 H. J. De Bruyn. EF £30.00 Australia Service Medal 1939-1945 4211 NX 194154 P.B. Donnelly.

Patrick Donnelly was born on the 20th August 1923 in Coffs Harbour, New South Wales. He enlisted on the 25th October 1944 but later died in the army on 22nd December 1944, his posting at death was the 32 Works Company. he was a Private in the Australian Army. EF £45.00 4212 NX 156919 W.F. Shields.

William Francis Shields was born on the 12th June 1922 in Sydney, New South Wales. He then enlisted for the Australian Army on the 28th March 1943, he served the army for nearly 3 years until he was discharged from his post at the 30th Australian Infantry Battalion on the 3rd January 1946 where he was ranked as a Private. EF £45.00 South African Medal for War Services 1939-1945 4213 unnamed as officially issued EF £40.00 4214 unnamed as officially issued EF £40.00 Southern Rhodesia War Service Medal 1939-1945 4215 unnamed as officially issued EF £290.00 Royal Naval Patrol Services Badge 4216 Copy in silver with pin. EF £18.00 4217 Copy in silver no pin, for stitching onto sleeve. EF £18.00 Merchant Navy Lapel Badge 4218 Copy in silver. EF £6.00 Dunkirk Veterans Medal 4219 Original striking. EF £60.00 Page 159 Dixon's Gazette

Russian Convoys Medal 1941-1945, 40th Anniversary 4220 Original Russian issue. EF £10.00 Russia Order of the . Officially numbered 4221 Russia, numbered 800714 on reverse. EF £50.00 Croix de Guerre 1939 4222 France, with bronze star. GVF £40.00 4223 France with bronze palm and three stars. GVF £40.00 4224 France with silver palm. GVF £40.00 Croix de Guerre 1939 -1940 4225 France with bronze palm. GVF £40.00 Netherlands Commemorative War Cross 1945 4226 EF £25.00 U.S.A. Silver Star Medal 4227 Gilt with silver centre. Top quality, on a pin. EF £12.00 U.S.A. Bronze Star Medal 4228 Gilt with bronze centre. Top quality on a pin. EF £9.00 U.S.A. WW2 National Defense Medal 4229 Medal Set with riband bar and pins in original box of issue. Mint £6.00 Greek, Commemorative War Medal 4230 Reverse dated 1940-41. EF £10.00 Korea Medal 1950-1953 4231 1st type Elizabeth II Dei: Gra: Brit: Omn: 22275057 Fusilier G.S. Elcombe, Royal Fusiliers. GVF/EF £175.00 4232 1st type Elizabeth II Dei: Gra: Brit: Omn: 22699298 Private J. Brookes, Royal Scots (The Royal Regiment). EF £175.00 4233 1st type Elizabeth II Dei: Gra: Brit: Omn: 22575247 Private D. John, Black Watch. EF £175.00 4234 2nd type Elizabeth II Dei: Gratia: Original, unnamed. VF £80.00 4235 2nd type Elizabeth II Dei: Gratia: 4196022 Corporal D. G. Hughes, Royal Ulster Rifles. GVF £220.00

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Korea Medal 1950-1953 cont. 4236 2nd type Elizabeth II Dei: Gratia: 19179456 Private J. A. Nelson, Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders. Private J. A. Nelson was wounded in action on 23 September 1950, Hill 282, Taegu (Pusan breakout), Korea. VF/GVF £390.00 South Korea War Service Medal 4237 With box of issue. EF £15.00 4238 EF £12.00 United Nations Korea Service Medal 1950-1954 4239 Original contemporary British issue. EF £20.00 4240 Dutch issue GVF/EF £245.00 Campaign Service Medal 1962-2003 4241 1 clasp, Borneo. 23882570 Rifleman V. Astill, 2 Green Jackets. GVF/EF £80.00 4242 1 clasp, Radfan. 23923163 Trooper W. G. Abbotts, 16th/5th Queen's Royal Lancers. EF £280.00 4243 1 clasp, Radfan. T0682735 Corporal P. J. Scrivener, Royal Air Force.

Sold with a blazer badge - 'Royal Air Force Apprentices No. 1 Radio School 97th Entry'; together with a photograph of the recipient in uniform. VF £95.00 4244 1 clasp, South Arabia. 23694966 Lance Corporal B. W. Partridge, 1st Dragoon Guards. VF £85.00 4245 1 clasp, South Arabia. 23745605 Lance Corporal D. M. Blackwood, 4th/7th Royal Dragoon Guards. EF £110.00 4246 1 clasp, South Arabia. 24081863 Private B. K. King, Prince of Wales's Own Regiment of Yorkshire. EF £85.00 4247 1 clasp, Northern Ireland. 24215467 Trooper J. Bourne, 16th/5th Queen's Royal Lancers. EF £120.00 HM Armed Forces, Veteran' brooch on a pin, in gilt and enamels 4248 EF £15.00 Pingat Jasa Malaysia Medal 4249 Awarded to British Veterans for service in Operations in Malaya/Malaysia between August 1957 and August 1966. Mounted on pin ready to wear. EF £34.00 Oman Peace Medal 4250 Awarded in 1979 for one year service. After 1.7.1976 a crown is added to the ribbon for those engaged in operations. This is an original striking. EF £30.00

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South Atlantic Medal 1982 4251 D1850338 T. Laheney, Royal Navy H.M.S. Fearless. With rosette.

Weapons Engineering Mechanic (Radio) 1st Class T. Laheney with the Royal Navy during the Falklands War aboard H.M.S. Fearless, an amphibious assault ship. This ship hosted the staff of amphibious force commander Commodore Michael Clapp and Brigadier Julian Thompson, Commanding Officer of 3 Commando Brigade, as well as elements of the Special Forces and main landing force (1,500 men of 40 Commando, Royal Marines). An important command ship in the war, she also played a role in the rescue of 41 crew from H.M.S. Antelope as she sent out an L.C.V.P. landing craft (Foxtrot 7) to assist. Another of her landing craft (Foxtrot 4) was bombed by an Argentine jet, killing its crew of six. EF £850.00 4252 1 clasp, with Rosette. D170554B Marine Engineering Mechanic 1st Class M. T. Shawl, Royal Navy, H.M.S. Intrepid.

Intrepid was commanded by Captain Peter Dingemans. With elements of 3 Commando Brigade embarked, Intrepid took part in the amphibious landings at San Carlos Water. H.M.S. Intrepid was under attack in San Carlos Water in May 1982, with a few fatalities, mainly Royal Marine. The ship was also one of the warships used for imprisoning the Argentinean prisoners of war. Mounted for wear GVF/EF £850.00 4253 1 clasp, with Rosette. PO41868Y Marine 1st Class T. R. Quin, Royal Marines.

Marine T. R. Quin is confirmed on the South Atlantic Medal Roll as having served with 45 Commando during the Falklands War. 45 Commando took part in Operation Corporate, marching (or 'yomping' to use the Royal Marines' term) across the island of East Falkland and playing a key role in the battle for Two Sisters. The medal roll also suggests that his brother also served in 45 Commando, T. R. Quin, of the same particular spelling of this surname. A squad photo of 276 Troop, King's Squad, shows a man of this name 'Quin', which suggests that he might have passed for duty at Lympstone on 10 December 1981, only four months before the outbreak of the Falklands War. EF £1000.00 Miscellaneous 4254 Bulgaria, centenary of Independence 1985, bronze table medal. EF £10.00 Foreign Gulf War Medals 4255 South Arabia Combat Medal. EF £7.00 4256 Bahrain Liberation of Kuwait. As issued to British troops. EF £7.00 4257 United Arab Emirates Liberation of Kuwait. EF £7.00 4258 Kuwaiti Liberation Medal 1991, 5th Class. EF £12.00 4259 United States of America South West Asia Service Medal. EF £7.00 4260 Saudi Arabian Liberation of Kuwait. EF £20.00 United Nations Emergency Force Medal 4261 Israel and Egypt 1956-57.

Awarded to all personnel who served with the UN peace-keeping forces on the border between Israel and Egypt following the Sinai Campaign of 1956. These medals were awarded to troops from Brazil, Canada, Colombia, Denmark, Finland, Indonesia, Norway, Sweden, and Yugoslavia. EF £8.00

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United Nations Medal 1948 to 2015 4262 All in stock, please state which issue when ordering. EF £8.00 4263 U.N. Cyprus, original issue UNFICYP Cyprus. EF £20.00 Croix de Guerre 4264 Theatres d'Operations Exterieurs, with bronze palm. GVF £20.00 National Service Medal 4265 In case of issue. Choice EF £35.00 NATO Medal 1992, in bronze 4266 For Balkan Operations, Article 5 - Eagle Assist. EF £12.00 4267 For Balkan Operations, Article 5 - Active Endeavour. EF £12.00 4268 1 clasp, Former Yugoslavia. As issued to British and European Peacekeeping Forces. EF £12.00 4269 1 clasp, Kosovo. As issued to British and European Peacekeeping Forces. EF £12.00 4270 1 clasp, Non Article 5 (All Balkan Operations). All Balkan Operations as issued to British and European Peacekeeping Forces. EF £12.00 Iraq Medal (Operation Telic) 4271 30033070 Trooper M. C. Levey, Queen's Royal Irish Hussars. EF £220.00 ERASED MEDALS

Erased Medal 4272 Military Medal G.V.R.. GVF £185.00 4273 Military Medal G.V.R. GVF/EF £200.00 4274 East and West Africa Medal 1887-1900, 1 clasp, Juba River 1893.

Rare and a good example. EF £450.00 4275 Naval General Service Medal 1915-1962 5th issue Elizabeth II DEI GRATIA, 1 clasp Malaya. VF £85.00 4276 Naval General Service Medal 1915-1962, 1 clasp, Minesweeping 1945-51. 3rd issue George V1 FID DEF. VF/GVF £75.00 4277 Efficiency Medal 1921, George V issue. VF £35.00

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Renamed Medal 4278 1 clasp, Sikkim 1888. , Derbyshire Regiment. Renamed to 383 Private F. Clarke 2/Derbyshire Regiment.

Sold with a photocopy photo of the Sikkim 1888 survivors 15th October 1938 50th anniversary dinner/meeting. VF £165.00 4279 India General Service Medal 1854-1895, 1 clasp, Perak. Renamed in running script to '657 Corporal G. Batten 8th Co. 28th Regiment'. Both sides of the claw missing Fine £120.00 4280 India General Service Medal 1854-1895, 1 clasp, Burma 1887-89. Renamed to '59753 Gunner W. Taylor 1/1 N.I.D.- R.A.'.

Born Calry Sligo 1868, enlisted 1887 served in India 25.2.191 to 16.11.1894. Served 7 years 300 days. GVF £120.00 4281 India General Service Medal 1854-1895, 2 clasps, Burma 1885-7, Burma 1887-89. Renamed to 19 Private M. Willis 1st Bn. Yorkshire Light Infantry.

Born Aintree Liverpool and enlisted age 21, 14.10.1881trade a clerk. Served in India 1883-1887 serving 12 years. His mother Sarah Willis from 25 Castle Street Dublin. Medal and 2 clasps confirmed in his papers. VF/VF+ £140.00 4282 India General Service Medal 1895-1902, 1 clasp, Relief of Chitral 1895. Sergeant, Royal Artillery. Renamed to ' 59753 Sergeant W. Taylor Royal Artillery'.

Born 1868 Calry, Sligo and enlisted 1.1.1887. Served in India 25.2.1891 to 16.11.1894 missing the India General service medal 1895 by 4 months. Discharged 17.11.1894 having served 7 years, 300 days. VF £95.00 4283 Army Long Service and Good Conduct medal Victoria issue, 2nd type 1855-1874 with swiveling scroll suspension, renamed to 'No 1268 Private George William Dear 58th Regiment 1858 & 9'.

Born West Harnham, Salisbury and enlisted 17.2.1840 age 17 years. Served New Zealand 13 + years, the rest UK. Served 21 years and discharged 5.4.1861. Medal confirmed in his papers. VF £75.00 MISCELLANEOUS OFFICIAL MEDALS Indian Title Badge 4284 George VI issue, 3rd class, '' for Moslems Khan Ghulam Muhammad Khan Niazi B.A.. (reverse inscribed ' Khan Ghulam Muhammad Khan Niazi B.A. 1st Jany 1944.). Scarce. Fine £200.00 Corps of Commissionaires Long Service Medal 4285 Unnamed. Swing mounted with pin. 1 or 2 chips to the enamel VF £20.00 IMPERIAL SERVICE MEDAL FOR LONG AND EFFICIENT SERVICE Imperial Service Medal 4286 George V issue, 2nd type circular, crowned bust Arthur Louis Bishton. Postman, Reading. EF £15.00

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CORONATION, JUBILEE AND ASSOCIATED MEDALS Empress of India Medal 1877 4287 In silver Unnamed as issued. VF £460.00 Commemorative Medallion, Coronation of Queen Caroline 1727 4288 Silver medal by J. Croker, 34mm (E512, MI ii 480/8). GVF £160.00 Golden Jubilee Medal 1887 4289 In silver. Light contacting from other medals VF/GVF £185.00 4290 Metropolitan Police issue in bronze with 1897 bar Police Constable A. Manning, Metropolitan Police, E. Divn..

66530 Alfred manning is confirmed as enlisting 8.5.1880 in 'E' Division (Paddington) and left 2.8.1901 to pension. VF £70.00 Coronation Medal 1902 4291 In silver (3493) Fine/VF £100.00 4292 In bronze (6054) In Elkington & Co Ltd case of issue. EF £175.00 4293 Mayor's issue in silver EF £180.00 4294 Metropolitan Police issue in bronze (16,700) Police Constable J. Duguid, T Division (Kensington) Metropolitan Police.

Joined 28.1.1895 Police Constable 'T' division. Also award 1897 and 1911. Discharged to pension 1.3.1920. EF £30.00 4295 Police Ambulance Service issue in bronze (204) Private W. Wood.

Rare, 204 issued. Fine £395.00 4296 Colony of Natal issue in silver 51mm.

This medal was issued to Natal Zulu chiefs in appreciation for their loyalty during the Boer War.Had the Zulus rebelled, as they did in 1906, and joined forces with the Boers, the outcome could have been very different. A couple of minor marks to reverse edge otherwise EF £575.00 Hong Kong Coronation Medal 1902 4297 In bronze. Unnamed as issued. EF £85.00 Delhi Durbar Medal 1903 4298 In silver (30,000) Unnamed as issued. Edge contacting Fine £120.00 Visit to Ireland Medal 1903 4299 Constable P. Sullivan, Royal Irish Constabulary. With copy Shamrock top ribbon bar. VF £220.00 Coronation Medal 1911 4300 In silver (16,000) With original mounting pin. EF £75.00

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Coronation Medal 1911cont. 4301 County and Borough Police issue (2565) Unnamed. EF £90.00 4302 Scottish Police issue (2800) Police Constable W. Gray, Police. GVF £90.00 4303 St. Andrew's Ambulance Corps issue John Gunn. 310 awarded VF £330.00 4304 St. Andrew's Ambulance Corps issue Miss J.N.L. Milne. Rare. GVF £350.00 Delhi Durbar Medal 1911 4305 In silver (30,000) Unnamed. NEF £100.00 Visit to Ireland 1911 4306 In silver (30,000) GVF/EF £165.00 Silver Jubilee Medal 1935 4307 In silver (85,000) Gentlemans in a box of issue. Mounted with pin for wear GVF £40.00 4308 In silver (85,000) Ladies on a bow in a box of issue. EF £40.00 4309 In silver (85,000) With pin. EF £38.00 Coronation Medal 1937 4310 In original box of issue. Choice EF £45.00 4311 In silver (90,000) VF £35.00 4312 In silver (90,000) EF £40.00 4313 In silver (90,000) EF £40.00 Royal Visit to South Africa 1947 4314 Detective Chief Inspector Greengrass M.M., C.I.D. Hdqtrs. Byo. S.Rhod.. (Det. Chf. Insp. M.M. C.I.D. Hd'qtrs. Byo. S. Rhod).

Daniel Harold Greengrass was born in Chislehurst, Kent. A Carpenter by occupation, he enlisted into the 7th (Service) Battalion Royal West Kent Regiment on 4 September 1914, aged 20 years, and was appointed an unpaid Lance-Corporal on 21 July 1915. A few days later, on 27 July, he landed at Le Havre with his battalion. He attained the rank of paid Lance-Corporal in November 1916.

Taken Prisoner of War at St. Quentin in the March offensive of 1918, Greengrass was led off to a factory in Westfalia, Germany, where he was forcibly made to work on munitions. Together with a Frenchman and a Russian, he managed to escape whilst on night shift. Their liberty, however, was short lived, and after many adventures they were recaptured, punished, and forced to continue their unwilling munition work, closely guarded, until the armistice. For his wartime services he was awarded the Military Medal (London Gazette 19 November 1917).

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4314 cont. Transferred to Class 'Z' Reserve in March 1919, he was demobilized on 31 March 1920. After the war Greengrass joined the British South African Police in Southern Rhodesia. As an Inspector in the B.S.A.P. he was awarded the Colonial Police Medal for Meritorious Service (London Gazette 14 June 1945). Promoted to Detective Chief Inspector, one of his last official duties prior to returning to the U.K. for retirement was the organisation of the Royal Train during the visit of King George VI, Queen Elizabeth, and the Princesses Elizabeth and Margaret, to Southern Rhodesia in 1947. Retiring to England, he lived at 'The Chimes', 116 Arundel Road, Littlehampton, Sussex, and died on 25 April 1964. GVF £450.00 Coronation Medal 1953 4315 Gentlemans issue. Contact marks Fine £25.00 4316 Ladies issue on a bow, in box of issue. EF £40.00 4317 In box of issue. EF £40.00 4318 Gentlemans issue. EF £35.00 4319 Gentlemens issue. GVF £30.00 Silver Jubilee Medal 1977 4320 General issue, 31.88mm dia EF £175.00 4321 General issue, 31.88mm dia Mounted on a ladies bow, in Royal Mint box of issue. EF £185.00 4322 General issue, 31.88mm dia mens issue in Royal Mint card box of issue. EF £185.00 Golden Jubilee Medal 2002 4323 General issue. In original box of issue with Certificate. 31.88mm dia EF £50.00 Diamond Jubilee Medal 2012 4324 General issue. In original box of issue. 31.97mm dia. EF As struck £40.00 Canadian Centennial Medal 1867-1967 4325 FM818159 Corporal J. Lemley, Canadian Forces. In case of issue. Prefix denotes a female member of the Forces who enlisted in Western Command. EF £55.00 INDEPENDENCE MEDALS

Independence Medal 4326 Papua New Guinea 10th Anniversary of Independence Medal 1975-85 EF £15.00 Selling your collection or part of it Dixon’s pay immediate cash for all types of medals Quick appraisals given Will travel to purchase large lots

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MEDALS FOR MERITORIOUS SERVICE AND LONG SERVICE AND GOOD CONDUCT Royal Naval Meritorious Service Medal 4327 George V issue 185027 Chief Petty Officer A. Tedray, Royal Navy 'Weymouth' Adriatic 1918.

M.S.M.: London Gazette: 22 April 1919 - 'for services in the Mediterranean Station between the 1st July and 11th November 1918 (Adriatic).'

Chief Petty Officer Alfred Tedray was born on 3 April 1877 in Whitstable, Kent, and joined the Royal Navy on 18 July 1895, with the profession 'Seaman'. He was immediately rated as an Able Seaman and reached the rank of Chief Petty Officer by 1 March 1916, having been awarded an L.S.G.C. on 18 July 1910. He joined the Royal Fleet Reserve on 17 July 1917 and appears to have joined the Coast Guard at Belfast or was at least stationed there when he later received his Great War Trio.

He is listed on the roll as serving ashore at Messina in 1908 the major Italian earthquake. In 1903 he was awarded the Naval Good Shot medal 6 pounder whilst serving aboard Charybdis a P.O.2 Class. VF/GVF £650.00 Army Meritorious Service Medal 4328 George V issue military bust 14841 Private H. Hill, Royal Fusiliers.

M.S.M. London Gazette 3 June 1919: 'In recognition of valuable services rendered in connection with military operations with the Forces in East Africa.'

M.I.D. London Gazette 7.3.1918 K.A.R. M.I.D. London Gazette 31.9.1919 Royal Fusiliers. Harry Hill attested for the Royal Fusiliers and served with the 25th Battalion (Frontiersmen) during the Great War in the East Africa theatre of War from 4 May 1915, and subsequently on attachment to the King's African Rifles. 7 awards for East Africa to the Royal Fusiliers.

Sold with copied research. Entitled to 1914-15 trio. EF £345.00 4329 George V issue military bust 352361 Acting Lance Corporal W. Davies, 9/Manchester Regiment.

M.S.M. London Gazette 16 October 1919: '352361 Pte. (A./L./C.) Davies, W., 9th Bn., Manchester Regiment (Birkenhead):

'In recognition of valuable services rendered with the Armies in France and Flanders.' Approximately 6 M.S.M.s awarded to the 9th Battalion (Ashton Territorials), Manchester Regiment during the Great War.

Sold with a small prize medal, the obverse engraved 'C.Q.M.S. W. Davies', the reverse engraved 'Cricket Competition, Huy, Belgium 1919'. Entitled to a war and victory medal. EF £245.00 4330 George V issue military bust 40660 Wheeler T. A. Barker, Royal Field Artillery.

M.S.M. London Gazette 16 October 1919:

'In recognition of valuable services rendered with the Armies in France and Flanders.' Thomas Alfred Barker attested for the Royal Field Artillery and served with them during the Great War on the Western Front from 3 September 1915.

He was awarded the Meritorious Service Medal whilst serving as a Wheeler with the Guards Division Ammunition Column, R.F.A., and his M.S.M. Card is additionally annotated 'Gallantry'. Also awarded a 1914- 15-star trio. GVF/EF £190.00 VISIT OUR WEBSITE www.dixonsmedals.co.uk

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Army Meritorious Service Medal cont. 4331 George V issue military bust 201313 Corporal F. E. Tiddy, Royal Garrison Artillery. Minor official correction.

M.S.M. London Gazette 3 June 1919: 'In recognition of valuable services rendered with the Armies in France and Flanders.' Frank Ernest Tiddy served during the Great War as an Artillery Clerk with Headquarters, R.A., 69th Division, Northern Command, at Home. He did not serve overseas, and this is his full entitlement. EF £185.00 4332 George V issue military bust 46419 Sergeant Major H. Charlesworth, Royal Army Medical Corps.

M.S.M. London Gazette 3 June 1919: (Wandsworth) 'In recognition of valuable service rendered with the Armies in France and Flanders.' First served in Egypt 21.5.1915 and awarded 1914-15 trio rank WO1. Provenance: Spink, June 2010. EF £220.00 4333 George V issue military bust 171941 Company Sergeant Major F. H. Foxcroft, Labour Corps.

M.S.M believe awarded for home service L.G. 22.2.1919 (Midleton) 331 Company (Manchester) EF £175.00 4334 George V issue military bust 17475 Acting Company Quartermaster Sergeant J. W. Gale, Labour Corps late York & Lancaster Regiment.

Joes first service was with the Yorks & Lancs number 30462 later transferring to the Labour corps. He was not happy with it being named Lab. C. and tried to rub it obliterate it, but it is still readable, the rest of the naming and medal is as issued. London Gazette 23.6.1919 Peace Gazette (Hull) Regiment rubbed EF £145.00 4335 George V issue military bust 21921 Sergeant G. A. Virgo, Supply and Transport Corps.

M.S.M. London Gazette 14 May 1920. For operations on the North West Frontier of India, he is also entitled to a British War Medal as 21921 Private Yorkshire Regiment. Otherwise un-researched. VF £180.00 4336 George VI issue 'Fid.Def' obverse 389966 Warrant Officer Class II W. G. Wainwright, The Greys.

William Gordon Wainwright was born in Outwood, enlisted 6.6.1914 aged 19, number 9050, served with BEF 24.2.1916 to 24.3.1919 and issued a pair, discharged 5.6.1937, MSM issued Jan 1953. With copied MIC, Tank Corps attestation book and McInnes article on MSMs to the Greys which are rare. Believe he is the same man listed in the 1914 army list, 2nd Lieutenant (W.S. /Lt 14.6.1942) and if so was M.I.D. L.G. 23.5.1946 Mediterranean whilst serving with the Argyle & Sutherland Highlanders. To Barnet 14.2.1939. EF £375.00 Royal Air Force Meritorious Service Medal 4337 George V issue 27782 Corporal E. Claxton, Royal Air Force.

Born in 1883 and enlisted in the R.F.C. 4.5.1916, trade a schoolmaster. Served France from 12 .6. 1916 to 29.4. 1919. Transferred to the R.A.F. 1.4.1918. M.S.M. awarded 1.1.1919, also awarded the British War and Victory medals. Discharged 30.4.1920. His wife Ethel and two children lived at The Old School House Earith, Hunts EF £525.00 Indian Army Meritorious Service Medal 4338 Victoria issue, for Europeans in the Indian army Unnamed specimen. EF £375.00 4339 George VI issue 6106 Company Havildar Major T. Muhammad, 6/7 Rajput Regiment. VF £90.00

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Indian Army Meritorious Service Medal after Independence 4340 A-1030 Havildar Multan Singh, Signals. GVF £65.00 Royal Navy Long Service and Good Conduct Medal 4341 Victoria wide suspender type, 1847-1875 Ship's Corporal Jas. Bennett, H.M.S. Britannia, 24 ys. Scarce. Contact marks from other medals VF £750.00 4342 Victoria narrow suspender, engraved naming type, 1875-1877 Master at Arms Chs Dominey, Royal Navy, H.M.S. Excellent.

Born Weymouth, Dorset 9.9.1839. First enlisted 9.9.1867. Period of service showing from 1.1.1873. Discharged 7.4.1876 invalided and discharged from Hasler Hospital 18.4.1876. VF £175.00 4343 Victoria narrow suspender, with impressed naming type, 1878-1901 Leading Stoker John Evans, Royal Navy H.M.S. Cossack. VF £175.00 4344 Victoria narrow suspender, with impressed naming type, 1878-1901 Leading Stoker J. Melbourne, Royal Navy H.M.S. Edinburgh.

John was also known as Millbourne and was born 1.8.1854 at Southampton Hants, he served on various ships. Reached the rank of Leading Stoker Class 1. L.S. & G.C. 10.3.1893 pensioned 25.6.1895. GVF £185.00 4345 George V, 1st type Admirals bust, 1911-1930 344092 Cooper H. J. Harvey, Royal Navy H.M.S. Excellent.

Born Alverstoke, Hants 27.5.1885 and enlisted 1901 as a 'Boy Cooper'. Served various ships and bases including H.M.S. Superb 1912 to March 1918 her service was home and Grand fleet and present at the battle of Jutland. L.S. & G.C awarded 21.6.1918 (or 1919). Pensioned 19. 6.1925 and awarded 1914-15 trio. VF/GVF £85.00 4346 George V, 2nd type coinage head, 1930-1936 M.25284 Engine Room Artificer 1st Class J. S. Cullen, Royal Navy, H.M.S. Cornwall.

Born Carlisle 29.7.1897 and enlisted 17.2.1917 serving on various ships. L.S. & G.C 31.3.1917. GVF/EF £65.00 4347 George V, 2nd type coinage head, 1930-1936 J.82588 Able Seaman G. H. Cleaver, H.M.S. Vivid, Royal Navy.

Born Macclesfield in August 1900 and enlisted 14.8.1818 for 12 years. Awarded a 1st war pair and Long Service issued October 1933. Sold with some service details. VF £60.00 4348 George V, 2nd type coinage head, 1930-1936 L.11585 Leading Steward L. R. Barden, H.M.S. Valiant.

Sold with some research details, born 9.9.1901 enlisted 1918 and issued a British war medal only. GVF £60.00 4349 George VI, 1st type 'Ind.Imp.', 1937-1948 MX46624 Petty Officer Cook J. D. Oakley, Royal Navy, H.M.S. Hawkins. Some marks to reverse and edge between 7.0 and 5.0. Obverse prefect. EF £85.00 Royal Naval Reserve Decoration 1908 4350 George VI issue, 1st type In the Royal Mint case of issue. Mint £165.00

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Royal Naval Reserve Long Service and Good Conduct Medal 1908 4351 Edward VII issue D.1422 Seaman 1st Class C. Reed, Royal Naval Reserve. GVF/EF £75.00 4352 Edward VII issue D.220 Seaman W. E. Pointer, Royal Naval Reserve. Medal awarded 28.10.1910, Southampton, sold with copy roll page. Choice EF £65.00 4353 George V issue, Admiral's bust 1227V Stoker J. Dawkins, Royal Naval Reserve. Medal awarded 9.8.1924, Hartlepool, sold with copy roll page. GVF £55.00 Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve Decoration 1908 4354 George VI issue, 1st type Reverse officially dated 1943. EF £165.00 4355 Elizabeth II issue Reverse officially dated 1958. EF £165.00 4356 Elizabeth II issue Reverse dated '1960' in Royal Mint case of issue. Discontinued in 1966. Mint £175.00 Royal Naval Auxiliary Service Medal 1965 4357 Elizabeth II issue in cupro-nickel M. H. Berry. EF £180.00 Rocket Apparatus Volunteer Long Service Medal 1911 4358 George VI issue, 2nd type rev. Rocket Apparatus Robert Bodie. EF £180.00 4359 George VI issue, 2nd type rev. Rocket Apparatus Herbert Stacey. In Royal Mint case of issue. Mounted for wear EF £170.00 4360 Elizabeth 11,1st Type reverse ' The Coast Life Saving Corps' Albert Longman. Mounted for wear. EF £200.00 Army Long Service and Good Conduct Medal 4361 Victoria issue, 1st type 1837-1855 2108 John Couzens, 1st Bn 2nd Foot.

Born Witney, Oxfordshire 2.2.1946 and enlisted age 17 years 8 months in the 2nd Foot. Serving 8 years 5 months in The Cape and 8 months in China. Served 21 years, 27 days. Kaffir War medal 1851 -2-3 in his discharge papers. Contacting from medals VF £160.00 4362 Victoria issue, 1st type 1837-1855 James Sales, 76th Foot. (1842) officially impressed original steel clip and straight bar suspender.

Age 43 served 24 years, 9 months, place of residence Seven Oaks, Kent. GVF £250.00 4363 Victoria issue, 1st type 1837-1855 Corporal John Atkinson, 24th Regiment. (1850) with replacement clip and ring suspension.

Born Clayton near Chorley C. 1809 enlisted in the 9th Foot 10.5.1826, served in India from 10.11.1835, 14 years and Mauritius almost 3 years. Served Afghanistan 1842 with the Army of the Sutlej 1845-46 Moodkee, Ferozeshuhur and Sobraon . Punjab Sadolapur, Chilianwala Goojerat, 3 campaign medals including Cabul 1842. Transferred to the 24th foot 12.12.1846 and discharged 23.7.1850 at Chatham. Note: Sutlej he is listed as 397 John 'Atkins' on the roll, number correct as the papers. On the Punjab roll he is listed as 'Jonathan Atkinson 24th Foot' number correct as the papers. Sold with a good set of papers confirming the medal and clasp. VF £250.00 Page 171 Dixon's Gazette

Army Long Service and Good Conduct Medal cont. 4364 Victoria issue, 1st type 1837-1855 John Turnbull, 59th Regiment. Officially impressed edge dated 1843, original steel clip and straight bar suspender.

On the 18th pension list he is listed as 42 years old and served for 22 years, 10 months. Born Langholme Residence Hawick. VF £250.00 4365 Victoria issue, 1st type 1837-1855 Hospital Sergeant James Doran, 66th Regiment. (26th Feby 1850) engraved in running script, replacement steel clip and original steel suspender.

Residence Montreall. GVF £155.00 4366 Victoria issue, 1st type 1837-1855 Peter Godfrey, Royal Sappers & Miners. Fitted with contemporary style replacement steel clip and bar suspender.

Enlisted in the Royal Sappers & Miners 1.6.1821, at Rochester, Kent. Having been born in Walter c.1801, a sawyer by trade. Served in Canada for 8 years 6 months (May 1826 to November 1834) the remainder of his service at home. Declared unfit for further military service 8.3.1843 at Royal Ordnance Hospital at Woolwich Court Martialed 14 March by a Garrison Court Martial to determine if his back injury was purposely caused to bring about a disability. The Court's opinion was that the injury was "received in the discharge of his duty". Discharged 11.4.1843 with 22 years and 11 days service. Conduct "Exemplary". Previously in the George Moss Collection. VF/GVF £165.00 4367 Victoria issue, 2nd type 1855-1874 with swivelling scroll suspension 1819 Private R. Grizzel, 1st Dragoon Guards.

Born Chatham and enlisted 30.4.1878 age 22 years. Trade Asphalter. He served in the UK only for 18 years, 219 days. Married Anne Mayne from Dublin. EF £145.00 4368 Victoria issue, 3rd type 1874-1901, swivelling scroll suspension with smaller reverse lettering 1779 Colour Sergeant J. Mannings, North lancashire Regiment. EF £135.00 4369 Victoria issue, 3rd type 1874-1901, swivelling scroll suspension with smaller reverse lettering Quarter Master Sergeant J. W. Branson, Corps of Military Staff Clerks.

James Branson was born in , Staffordshire, and attested for the Rifle Brigade at Bow Police Court in April 1874. He advanced to Corporal in December 1876, and to Sergeant in February 1880.

Having advanced to Quarter Master Sergeant in November 1885, Branson transferred to the Corps of Military Staff Clerks in April 1886 (Awarded L.S. & G.C. in July 1892).

He was discharged, 15 April 1895, having served for 21 years and 1 day. Unusual unit, court mounted. VF £155.00 4370 Victoria issue, 3rd type 1874-1901, swivelling scroll suspension with smaller reverse lettering 1567 Private J. Kirke, 2nd Dragoon Guards.

Born Holkham, Norfolk and enlisted age 20 years on 11.4.1872 served a total of 27 years including 2 years + in India. To pension 1899. GVF/EF £145.00 4371 Victoria issue, 3rd type 1874-1901, swivelling scroll suspension with smaller reverse lettering 1972 Private A. Andrews, 3rd Dragoon Guards.

Born October 1860 at Grooms Hill, Worcester he served a total of 18 years, 37 days. His L.S. & G.C. medal was presented 5.4.1898 at Canterbury. GVF £150.00

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Army Long Service and Good Conduct Medal cont. 4372 Victoria issue, 3rd type 1874-1901, swivelling scroll suspension with smaller reverse lettering 1795 Troop Sergeant Major G. W. Thompson, 5th Dragoon Guards.

George Thomson was born at Kilmarnock, Ayrshire in 1844. After civilian employment as a clerk, he enlisted into the 5th (Princess Charlotte of Wales's) Dragoon Guards at Manchester on 1 March 1866. Awarded Good Conduct Pay on 16 March 1870, he advanced to Corporal on 25 March 1871. On 13 May 1872, while stationed at York, he purchased his own discharge from the regiment for the sum of £25. He was in possession of two Good Conduct Badges, having never entered the Defaulter's Book. He retired to 72 Spring Street, Birmingham. He then re-enlisted in his old regiment at Newbridge, London on 10 November 1877.

The following year he rose rapidly through the ranks, becoming Lance-Corporal on 16 January, Corporal on 14 September, and Sergeant on 31 December 1878. On 1 January 1882 he was promoted to Troop Sergeant- Major. He served in Cyprus from 2 September - 8 November 1882. He transferred to the Warwickshire Yeomanry on 1 May 1884, serving until 13 April 1894; sold with copied service papers and medical records. GVF £150.00 4373 Victoria issue, 3rd type 1874-1901, swivelling scroll suspension with smaller reverse lettering 140 Lance Sergeant C. Davis, 6th Dragoon Guards.

Charles Davis enlisted 12.1.859, served nearly 2 years in India, discharged being unfit for service abroad 12.2.1878. GVF £145.00 4374 Victoria issue, 3rd type 1874-1901, swivelling scroll suspension with smaller reverse lettering 1436 Lance Corporal T. Murray, 10th Hussars.

Believe born 1842 in Ireland and enlisted 3.1.1860 in Westminster. Serving in India 1873-78 L.S. & G.C. presented 1.10.1880. VF £145.00 4375 Victoria issue, 3rd type 1874-1901, swivelling scroll suspension with smaller reverse lettering 1228 Private J. Bryan, 11th Hussars.

Born St. Marys Cork in June 1836 and enlisted in the 8th Hussars 5.6.1858. He served In India 1860-1866. Discharged 8th 3.11.1871 and transferred to the 11th 1.12.1871. Discharged to pension 12.11.1877 L.S. & .G.C. awarded 1.7.1879. NEF £150.00 4376 Victoria issue, 3rd type 1874-1901, swivelling scroll suspension with smaller reverse lettering 1118 Private J. Hynes, 1-1st Foot (Royal Scots).

Born Westport, Connaught, Ireland in 1840 and enlisted in the 66th 20.3.1858. Transferred to the 1st Foot 1.2.1865, served a total of 20 years 350 days including 1 year I month in Malta. He served 12 years, 1 month in India and had 5 good conduct badges. NEF £165.00 4377 Victoria issue, 3rd type 1874-1901, swivelling scroll suspension with smaller reverse lettering 952 Private H. Smith, 1-6th Foot.

Henry Smith was awarded his Long Service and Good Conduct Medal in January 1879, with the medal sent to Netley Military Hospital. VF £135.00 4378 Victoria issue, 3rd type 1874-1901, swivelling scroll suspension with smaller reverse lettering 2229 Sergeant H. Leleu, 14th Foot.

Henry Leleu was born in Tourne, Belgium, in 1831, and attested for the Cape Mounted Rifles at King William's Town on 17 November 1858. He was promoted Corporal on 30 March 1862, and Sergeant on 13 August 1868, and was appointed Trumpet Major on the same day. He transferred to the 2nd Battalion, 14th Regiment of Foot on 1 September 1870, and was awarded his Long Service and Good Conduct Medal in April 1877. He subsequently served on the permanent staff of the West Cork Artillery Militia, and was discharged on 25 November 1879, after 21 years and 9 days' service in the Cape Mounted Rifles. Sold with copied service papers. VF/GVF £145.00 Page 173 Dixon's Gazette

Army Long Service and Good Conduct Medal cont. 4378 Victoria issue, 3rd type 1874-1901, swivelling scroll suspension with smaller reverse lettering 2419 John Lynch, 1st Battn 8th Foot.

Born 1829 Kilmallock, Limerick and enlisted age 17 years 17.2.1846. Served in the Indian Mutiny, medal and 2 clasps, Delhi, and Relief of Lucknow. Served 14 years 11 months in India, 1 year 11 months in Malta. Discharged 24th March 18+68 having served 21 years 27 days. Intended place to live Sheffield Yorkshire. VF £185.00

4380 Victoria issue, 3rd type 1874-1901, swivelling scroll suspension with smaller reverse lettering 3734 Drummer William Guerry, 38th Foot.

William Guerry was born in Mitchelstown, Co. Cork, He attested for the 11th Regiment at Mitchelstown on 29 November 1852, aged 17 years, 6 months and transferred to the 38th Regiment in July 1854, being appointed a Drummer in February 1855. Awarded the L.S. & G.C. Medal and a gratuity of £5 in February 1872. Served in the Crimea for 1 year 5 months and in India for 7 years 6 months. Discharged at Dover on 19 September 1872. In addition to his Long Service Medal he was awarded the British Crimea Medal with clasp for Sebastopol, the Turkish Crimea Medal and the Indian Mutiny Medal with clasp for Lucknow. With copied service papers. VF £165.00 4381 Victoria issue, 3rd type 1874-1901, swivelling scroll suspension with smaller reverse lettering 997 Sergeant D. Cornell, 73rd Foot.

Listed in the 1871 British Army worldwide index as serving in Ceylon 1.4.1871 to 30.6.1871 rank Corporal. From the history his LS & GC awarded 1.1.1881. GVF £145.00 4382 Victoria issue, 3rd type 1874-1901, swivelling scroll suspension with smaller reverse lettering 305 Colour Sergeant W. Gray, 76th Foot.

William was born in St Catherine's Dublin in 1840. Enlisted February 1858 in the 76th Foot. Drummer 1859 served 12 years, 72 days in India. His serviced accounted to 21 years, 72 days and an extra 2 years, 227 days as Sergeant Instructor to the 3rd Aberdeenshire R.V.C. Retired 4.8.1882 and lived at Newdeer, Aberdeen. Sold with copied service papers. GVF £145.00 4383 Victoria issue, 3rd type 1874-1901, swivelling scroll suspension with smaller reverse lettering 293 Private W. Harris, 77th Foot.

Born 1841 Kensington enlisted 1859 served in India 10 years, 101 days. Discharged 25.3.1880 having served 21 years 78 days. GVF £145.00 4384 Victoria issue, 3rd type 1874-1901, swivelling scroll suspension with smaller reverse lettering 79 Colour Sergeant J. Catlin, 89th Foot.

Born Hampstead and enlisted in the 89th 6.2.1858. Served India 11 years, 125 days. Total service 21 years, 1 day. GVf £145.00 4385 Victoria issue, 3rd type 1874-1901, swivelling scroll suspension with smaller reverse lettering 421 Quarter Master Sergeant W. Cunnah, Royal Fusiliers.

Enlisted Liverpool on 28 May 1864. Promoted to Sergeant on 4 January 1868, he was reduced to Private the following December. Discharged 30 August 1889, conduct ‘exemplary' GVF £145.00 4386 Victoria issue, 3rd type 1874-1901, swivelling scroll suspension with smaller reverse lettering 2503 Colour Sergeant J. F. Young, Gloucestershire Regiment. EF £140.00

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Army Long Service and Good Conduct Medal cont. 4387 Victoria issue, 3rd type 1874-1901, swivelling scroll suspension with smaller reverse lettering 2880 Tobias Lynch, 3rd Bn. Rifle Brigade.

Born in Waidyot, Kilkenny 1833 and enlisted 24.2.1851 age 18 years in the 99th Foot. Transferred to the 51st Foot 1861 and the 3rd Rifles 1866.Served a total of 21 years 25 days this included 4 years 4 months in Australia, 1 year 2 months in East Indies. 1 year + in China and 10 + years in India. EF £140.00 4388 Victoria issue, 3rd type 1874-1901, swivelling scroll suspension with smaller reverse lettering 1517 Sergeant F. Clarke, Rifle Brigade.

Frederick Clarke was born at St. Mary's, Norwich in 1842. A clerk by trade, he enlisted into the 4th Battalion, Rifle Brigade at Westminster on 23 November 1866, aged 24. He received a bounty of £1 and 'free kit', gaining a 2nd Class Certificate of Education in 1872. Promoted to Corporal on 7 October 1876, he was stationed at Peshawar when the Second Afghan War began. On 15 November 1878, his Battalion joined the Peshawar Valley Field Force under Lieutenant-General Sir Sam Browne, taking part in the capture of Ali Musjid (Medal & clasp) and the subsequent advance to Daka. Promoted Sergeant on 26 April 1879, he also served in Waziristan in 1881 and received the L.S. & G.C. in March 1885. On 29 January 1887, he was court-martialled for 'neglect' and reduced to Corporal. He transferred to the 2nd Battalion, Rifle Brigade on 4 April 1887 and was discharged at Woolwich on 13 December that year; sold with copied enlistment and discharge papers. VF £145.00 4389 Victoria issue, 3rd type 1874-1901, swivelling scroll suspension with smaller reverse lettering 1355 Colour Sergeant J. McNally, Gordon Highlanders. No service papers available date of enlistment 4.5.1865. Egypt 1882 clasps Tel- El -Kebir, Suakin and El- Teb-Tamai, and the Khedive's Star. Roll states died. Colour-Sergeant John McNally died at Cairo on 17 May 1884. VF £165.00 4390 Victoria issue, 3rd type 1874-1901, swivelling scroll suspension with smaller reverse lettering 14690 Battery Sergeant Major C. McGill, G/1 Bde Royal Artillery. VF £115.00 4391 Victoria issue, 3rd type 1874-1901, swivelling scroll suspension with smaller reverse lettering 252 Gunner J. Moore, 1st Dn D. B. Royal Artillery. Born Breadnell, Derby and enlisted 7.8.1855. Served Turkey 138 days, discharged at Sheerness 22.5.1877 age 48 years. VF £115.00 4392 Victoria issue, 3rd type 1874-1901, swivelling scroll suspension with smaller reverse lettering 5453 Gunner J. Woods, Cst. Bde. Royal Artillery. Jewllers marks on reverse.

Born Borris-in-Ossory, Queens County Ireland. Served in the South Tipperary regiment of the Militia Artillery. Copy of discharge certificate stated enlisted at Kinsale age 21 for the Royal Artillery 4.1.1856 and served 21 years, 104 days when discharged at Woolwich 17.4.1877, home was to be Patrick Street, Cork. VF £120.00 4393 Edward VII issue 2663 Squadron Sergeant Major W. E. Hill, 4th Hussars. Joined the 4th Hussars about 8.11.1888 re-enlisted West Kent Yeomanry. Commissioned Lt. Gunner A.V. service 14.11.1916. Served Egypt from 2.10.1915 awarded 1914-15 trio. L.S. &. G.C. awarded 1907. GVF £95.00 4394 Edward VII issue 3772 Private A. Mc.Donough, Loyal North Lancashire Regiment.

Born Ormskirk, Lancs and enlisted age 18 years 14.6.1892 trade a collier. Served in the Boer War Q.S.A. with 3 clasps, K.S.A. with 2 clasps and a single 1st War medal. Employment sheet shows Coy Storeman 1893- 1894, offers servant 18 months 1897-1898 and 1901 -1902 officers mess waiter. 1903-1905 cook to Colonel Colesbridge. A thoroughly reliable and trustworthy man. GVF £85.00 4395 George V issue, 1st type 1911-1920 H-5684 Sergeant Tailor P. Darcy, 18th Hussars.

Awarded L.S. & G.C. in the rank of Sergeant Tailor January 1918. Court mounted for display. EF £95.00 Page 175 Dixon's Gazette

Army Long Service and Good Conduct Medal cont. 4396 George V issue, 1st type 1911-1920 3589 Private S. Allgood, Suffolk Regiment.

Samuel Allgood was born in Coton, enlisted 11.7.93, served in India 1895-1906, discharged 10.7.11. LSGC issued under AO 104 of 1912, This his only entitlement. EF £75.00 4397 George V issue, 1st type 1911-1920 10602 Corporal T. Wallace, Royal Army Medical Corps.

Thomas Wallace served in France from 23 August 1914 as a Corporal in the Royal Army Medical Corps. Promoted Sergeant; he was discharged at the termination of his term of engagement on 22 November 1916. having served 22 years, 31 days. Issued a 1914 star and bar trio, sold with copied M.I.C. EF £85.00 4398 George V issue, 1st type 1911-1920 1403096 Corporal E. G. Papworth, Royal Army Pay Corps.

Also served with the 3rd Mountain Battery Royal Garrison Artillery, previously served N.W.F. 1908 medal and clasp No. 3 Mountain Battery. No. 22770. Transferred to A.P.C. 23.4.1920. Attested at Paignton. GVF £85.00 4399 George V issue, 3rd type 1930-1936 with regular army bar 3377893 Warrant Officer Class II A. Sharples, East Lancashire Regiment. GVF £75.00 4400 George VI issue, 1st type 'Indiae Imp.' 1937-1948 with regular army bar 1064428 Sergeant N. Edwards, Carabiniers.

Sjt N. Edwards Carabiniers, no details other than transferred to Reserve 17.3.1948 which suggests WW2 service. VF/GVF £110.00 4401 George VI issue, 1st type 'Indiae Imp.' 1937-1948 with regular army bar 392499 Trooper R. W. Miles, The Greys.

Robert Walter Miles was born in Margate, enlisted 16.7.1919 at Edinburgh, trade a ship cook. Only one page on enlistment which states Barnet 14.2.1939 his first number was 34380. Light contact to face and field obverse VF £95.00 4402 George VI issue, 2nd type 'Fid.Def.' 1949-1953 with regular army bar 778921 Private W. Paterson, Army Catering Corps.

Born Lancaster 22.9.1910 and believe enlisted 21.2.1928 1.1.1944 to A.C.C. EF £65.00 4403 Elizabeth II issue, 2nd type 'Dei Gratia' post 1954 with regular army bar 22405250 Sergeant I. M. Sutherland, Army Catering Corps. VF/GVF £65.00 4404 George V, Commonwealth issue, 3rd type 1930-1936 with India bar Sub-Conductor F. J. Sweetland, Indian Army Service Corps. GVF £95.00 4405 George VI, Commonwealth issue, 1st type 'Indiae Imp.' 1937-1948 with Australia bar Original, unnamed. EF £85.00 4406 Elizabeth II, Commonwealth issue, 2nd type 'Dei Gratia' post 1954 with Australia bar Original, unnamed. EF £85.00

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Volunteer Officers' Decoration 1892, with original ribbon bar and pin 4407 Victoria issue, British 'V.R.' cypher Hallmark London 1893. EF £140.00 4408 Victoria issue, British 'V.R.' cypher Hallmarked London 1896. EF £140.00 Volunteer Officer's Decoration 1892, with no top ribbon bar 4409 Victoria issue British 'V.R.' cypher Hallmarks for London 1900. Choive EF £100.00 Long Service and Good Conduct Medal 1894 4410 Victoria, British issue, 'Regina' 790 Private G. Crichton, 6 V.B. Royal Highlanders. GVF £90.00 4411 Victoria, British issue, 'Regina' Colour Sergeant H. Ellison, 1st West Riding Regiment. Edge dated 27th March 1895. Believed to be 1/West Riding Regiment. GVF £85.00 4412 Victoria, British issue, 'Regina' Corporal T. Aviss, 1st V.B.S.R. (Suffolks).

There was a Taviss number 8978 on Hospital Ship 27.2.1915 who served in the 2nd Gloucester regiment G.S.W. Leg possibly the same man. VF £75.00 4413 Victoria, British issue, 'Regina' Private J. Foreman, 1st V.B.S.R. (Suffolks). Number 163 listed on page 12 of the Eastern Division 1896 roll. VF £75.00 4414 Victoria, British issue, 'Regina' 1672 Private W. Butler, 1st V.B. Derby Regiment. VF £75.00 4415 Victoria, India and Colonial issue, 'Regina et imperatrix' Volunteer F. Williams, E. Bl. State Ry. Volr. Rifle Corps. VF £110.00 4416 Edward VII British issue, 'Rex imperator' 5534 Lance Corporal W. Jones, 2nd V. B. S. Lancashire Regiment. EF £75.00 4417 Edward VII British issue, 'Rex imperator' 1927 Corporal G. Coulman, 1/Devon R.G.A.V.. Sold with two Clan Gordon plaid brooches, one in base metal and the other silver, hallmark Edinburgh 1972. GVF £130.00 4418 Edward VII British issue, 'Rex imperator' 3350 Sergeant C. Bell, 6/ V.B. Royal Highlanders. VF £75.00 4419 Edward VII British issue, 'Rex imperator' 8016 Sergeant T. Sneath, 1/ V.B. Royal Warwickshire Regiment.

1529 Sgt Thomas Sneath was killed in action with 1/8th Bn on 1st July 1916 but unclear if it is the same man. With research that this medal was issued by A.O. May 1907. VF £90.00 4420 Edward VII Colonial issue Corporal G. Quinn, S. I. Ry. Voltr. Rifles. VF £100.00 4421 George V issue for Channel Islands, India and Colonies Bombardier J. Morgans, Cossipore Arty. Voltrs. Engraved in running script, correction to surname. EF £110.00

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Territorial Decoration 1908, with original ribbon bar and pin 4422 George V issue Unnamed as issued, in case of issue. Mint £165.00 Territorial Force Efficiency Medal 1908 4423 Edward VII issue 61 Private W. W. Hickmott, West Kent Yeomanry. EF £140.00 4424 Edward VII issue 265 Sergeant A. E. Birch, 5/ Royal Warwickshire Regiment. Awarded 1.12.1908. VF £120.00 4425 Edward VII issue 311 Corporal W. Cutler, 6/Hampshire Regiment. Light contacting VF £135.00 4426 Edward VII issue 225 Corporal J. Beggs, 7/ Manchester Regiment.

62 EVII TFEMs to the 7th Manchester Regt. Army Order 1/1910. Sold with copy roll page. EF £125.00 4427 George V issue 2834 Private-Lance Corporal J. Seers, City of London Yeomanry.

Entered Egypt 14.04.15. Entitled to 1914-15 Star trio. Sold with copied M.I.C. Choice EF £120.00 4428 George V issue 439 Company Quartermaster Sergeant F. Taylor, 5 / Manchester Regiment.

France served at Gallipoli from 26.5.1915 and is entitled to 1914-15 trio and a Silver Wound Badge as Colour Sergeant. Discharged 27.1.1919. Court mounted for wear or display. VF £65.00 Territorial Efficiency Medal 1921 4429 George V issue 3760919 Rifleman J. Hunt, 5 - The King's (Liverpool Regiment). VF £50.00 4430 George V issue 478033 Driver A. Mills, Royal Engineers.

With copied MIC, he landed in France 17.4.1915 and issued a trio. GVF £55.00 Efficiency Decoration 1930 4431 George VI issue, 2nd Type bar Territorial Reverse dated 1950. EF £110.00 4432 George VI issue, 2nd Type bar Territorial With second award bar, reverse dated 1948, pin removed for mounting. EF £120.00 4433 Elizabeth II issue Captain J. P. Crosbie, Royal Engineers. Reverse engraved '1958' in Royal Mint case of issue. Some foxing to the white satin lid EF £150.00 Efficiency Medal 1930 4434 George VI issue 'Ind Imp', bar Territorial W/11505 Sergeant D. Johnson, Auxiliary Territorial Service. EF £85.00 4435 George VI issue 'Ind Imp', bar Territorial 857864 Gunner W. N. J. Perry, Royal Artillery.

Gunner William Nicholas Joseph Perry was listed as dangerously ill casualty 13.1.1940, anti-aircraft regiment. Discharged 1957 age limit. EF £65.00

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Efficiency Medal 1930 cont. 4436 George VI issue 'Ind Imp', bar Territorial 6550543 Private H. W. Kennedy, Royal Army Ordnance Corps. With officially re-impressed naming. EF £40.00 4437 George VI issue 'Ind Imp', bar Territorial 2039833 Sergeant A.C. Trenchard, Intelligence Corps.

Sold with a letter from Trenchards widow regarding their family history. EF £140.00 4438 Elizabeth II issue, bar Territorial 22294968 Warrant Officer Class II E. Foden, Cheshire Regiment. EF £85.00 4439 Elizabeth II issue, bar Territorial 22238141 Sergeant L.F. Koolman, Royal Artillery. EF £45.00 4440 George VI issue 'Ind Imp', bar Militia. Type 1 7658714 Sergeant H. H. Wilkins, Royal Army Pay Corps.

383 R.A.P.C. awarded the Militia. EF £110.00 4441 George V issue, bar India Lance Corporal L. Bastin, 1-G.I.P. Ry. R. A.F.I.. Light contacts VF £85.00 4442 Elizabeth II issue, bar T. & A.V.R 22209642 Corporal R. E. Piddock, Army Catering Corps. EF £65.00 4443 George VI issue bilingual bar Union of South Africa Warrant Officer Class II S. J. de Lange, General Service Corps. Fine/VF £58.00 Imperial Yeomanry Long Service and Good Conduct Medal 1904 4444 Edward VII 113 Corporal H. Wareham, North Somerset Yeomanry. GVF/EF £565.00 Militia Long Service and Good Conduct Medal 1904 4445 Edward VII issue 6522 Private R. Nixon, 5/Royal Fusiliers. Only 7 awarded to the 5th battlion, this being awarded in May 1908. VF/GVF £495.00 Special Reserve Long Service and Good Conduct Medal 1908 4446 Edward VII issue 302 Private J. Brady, 4/Notts.and Derby Regiment. Medal authorized by Army Order 126 of June 1908. One of 28 awarded to the 4th Battalion. GVF £575.00 Indian Army Long Service and Good Conduct Medal 1848 4447 Victoria 1848 issue, H.E.I.C. arms. Awarded to Europeans in the Indian Army Sergeant Major E. Walters, Kussoulie Comt. Depot. G.O.C.C. 26th July / 72..

Born St. Andrews, Newcastle on Tyne, and enlisted age 18 years, trade a carver and gilder January 1853. He served Turkey 1 month, and India 16 years, 5 months. He arrived in India 31st December 1857. This medal is mentioned in Mayo Vol 2 page 476. Discharged after 21 years, 120 days, 16.2.1874. Choice EF £625.00 Indian Army Long Service and Good Conduct Medal 1888 4448 George VI issue, 'Indiae Imp.' Staff Sergeant C. A. Charlesworth, Indian Army Catering Corps. Sold with four silver Prize medals for Hockey, three named to Charlesworth L.S. EF, rest VF £125.00

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Indian Army Long Service and Good Conduct Medal 1888 cont. 4449 George VI issue, 'Indiae Imp.' 26751 Driver Milkhi, Indian Army Service Corps. GVF £55.00 4450 George V issue, 'Kaiser-i-Hind' obverse 877 Sepoy Mota Singh, 48th Pioneers. VF £55.00 Colonial Auxiliary Forces Long Service Medal 1899 4451 George V issue Sergeant W. Styles, Argyll Light Infantry.

Canadian regiment. VF £125.00 4452 George V issue No.37309 Sergeant H. J. Hendry, Natal Carbineers. VF £120.00 Colonial Meritorious Service Medal 4453 Commonwealth of Australia, G.V.IR. issue, unnmaed EF £90.00 Royal West African Frontier Force Long Service and Good Conduct Medal 1903 4454 George V issue 408 Private G. Dangari, West African Frontier Force. Surname and 'R' of R.W.A.F.F. officially corrected. Rare. Choice EF £320.00 King's African Rifles Long Service and Good Conduct Medal 1907 4455 George VI issue U-18554 Sergeant Musa Aika, King's African Rifles. Scarce. EF £300.00 New Zealand Territorial Service Medal 1912 4456 George V issue Unnamed. VF/GVf £65.00 1950 4457 Elizabeth II, 2nd issue 'Dei Gratia' Original unnamed. EF £95.00 Voluntary Medical Service Medal 4458 Laura Copperthwaite. With second award bar. GVF £30.00 Service Medal of the Order of St. John 1898 4459 Silver medal, straight bar suspension 33122 Private E. W. Staples, London St. John Ambulance Brigade 1944. Suspension re-fitted, with 5 years award bar. EF £25.00 Air Efficiency Award 1942 4460 Elizabeth II issue Reverse marked 'Specimen'. EF £90.00 Police Long Service and Good Conduct Medal 1951 4461 George VI issue Constable Frederick C. Bennett, Police. GVF/EF £45.00 4462 George VI issue Constable Andrew S Belshaw, Police. VF £38.00 4463 Elizabeth II issue 1st type: 'Dei Gratia Regina' Constable Stephen M. Ford, Police. EF £45.00

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Special Constabulary Long Service Medal 1919 4464 George Moor, Police. EF £12.00 4465 George V issue, robed bust Sergeant Edwin Burr. EF £12.00 4466 George VI issue, 1st type William Manley, Police. With replacement non-swivelling straight bar suspension. EF £12.00 4467 George VI issue, 1st type Herbert Broadhead, Police. With replacement non-swivelling straight bar suspension. EF £12.00 Corporation of Glasgow Medal 1914-19, Special Constabulary 4468 George Adamson. In silver. Silver, with 2 year clasp on a brooch pin. EF £32.00 Royal Ulster Constabulary Service Medal 1982 4469 R/Constable R.M. Murdie. In case of issue mounted on the original ribbon and pin. EF £150.00 Ceylon Police Long Service and Good Conduct Medal 1950-1972 4470 George VI issue 2458 Constable C. D. Gunasekera, Police. Rare. VF/GVF £450.00 4471 Elizabeth II issue 262 Sergeant M. H. Sydeen, Police. Scarce. GVF/EF £365.00 Liverpool City Police medal for Good Service 4472 233E Police Constable Edward Jones, Police. In bronze. Presented by Watch Committee 6th Oct 1916" 36mm with brooch bar. EF £145.00 Fire Brigade Long Service Medal 1954 4473 Elizabeth II issue Fireman Joseph W. Riches, Fire Brigade. GVF £35.00 France Fire Association Company 4474 In silver. ( Argent F. Leroy1854). VF £38.00 Colonial Prison Service Long Service Medal 1955 4475 Elizabeth II issue 4814 M. Nthali Rhodesia. In Royal Mint case of issue. EF £375.00 London Fire Brigade Medal 4476 Fireman H. H. A. Con, Fire Brigade. In bronze. London County Council Fire Brigade Long Service Medal. GVF £55.00 DIXON’S GAZETTE Is this your copy? If not would you like to subscribe? The Gazette is produced on a quarterly basis. To ensure you do not miss out on any items and receive your own copies as soon as the Gazette is published then why not take out an annual subscription. UK £16.00 Europe £18.00 Rest of the World £20 (Prices include appropriate P& P) Subscribe on-line at: www.dixonsmedals.co.uk e-mail: [email protected] tel: +44 (0)1262 603348 fax +44 (0)1262 606600

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Naval Good Shooting Medal 1903 4477 Edward VII issue 179171 Able Seaman W. Glanville, Royal Navy H.M.S. Ariadne. (1904, 12 Pr. Q. F.).

The award of the Good shooting medal was for 1904 firing a 12 pounder QF whilst a member of the crew of H.M.S. Ariadne.

Born Plymouth 8.3.1877 enlisting 8.3.1895 age 18 years. Served on various ships and was awarded a 1814- 15 trio for service with H.M.S. Canopus whilst stationed at Port Stanley as a defence battery, she fired the first shots of the battle of the Falklands in December, which left Spee to break off the attack before being chased down and destroyed by Admiral Dovoton Sturdee's battlecruiser.

Transferring to the Mediterranean in early 1915 for the Dardanelles champaign. She participated in major attacks on the ottoman coast defending the Dardanelle in March 1915, but the British and French ships proved incapable of forcing the straits. After the Gallipoli campaign ended with the withdrawal of the allied forces in January 1916. EF £500.00 Independence Medals 4478 Named. Pakistan Independence Medal 1948. Nickel. GVF £15.00 4479 Zimbabwe 1980 GVF/EF £12.00 Independance Medal 4480 Malawi Silver Jubilee 1989. EF £45.00 Shooting Medal 4481 Cadet J. C. James, Marlborough College, Class A. 1st.. Country Life Competition, Silver Medallion 1935, 38mm for Marksmanship. EF £40.00 4482 Lieut. D. Hopkins, 41st Middlesex Regiment. National Rifle Association 1860 (Wimbledon 1864). VF/VF+ £85.00 St. Andrew's Ambulance Service Medal 4483 2nd Type, Corps Jubilee 1904- 1954, review by H.R.H. Duke of Edinburgh Glasgow 13th October 1954.. EF £75.00 4484 J. Marshall. EF £60.00 Indian Recruiting Badge 4485 George V issue Reverse stamped '1912'. Instituted in 1912, neck ribbon removed for chest wear as GV1 issue. VF/GVF £110.00 4486 George VI issue Reverse stamped '3757', complete with top ribbon bar. GVF £85.00 National Fire Brigades Association 4487 10314 James R. Moles, Fire Brigade. Service bars 5 years and 10 years. Mounted on pin for wearing. EF £40.00 4488 Long Service Medal in bronze 15419 Major G. Joyce. With clasp for 'Ten Years', mounted on a pin. A RARE rank for this medal. EF £60.00

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National Fire Brigades Association cont. 4489 Long Service Medal in bronze 11040 George A. Ragless, Fire Brigade. With 10 years service bar. EF £35.00 British Fire Services Association 4490 Long Service Medal in silver L. Johnson. In silver. Hallmarks Birmingham 1962.

Instituted in 1949 and superseded by the current Fire Brigade Medal in 1953, silver named to L. Johnson. Swing mounted with pin. EF £55.00 National Fire Brigade Union 4491 Long Service Medal in bronze 4827 on the edge, W. H. Langler, Ashburton July 1913 on the obverse, with top brooch mount for 10 years and additional clasp for 5 years to ribbon. Ashburton in Devon situated on the river Yeo. The 1911 census shows William Henry Langler, age 39 a saddler and harness maker, Saddlers Shop. Probably this man. GVF £38.00 Masonic Medal 4492 Frederick Thomas Rowe. Union of Malta Lodge No 407, reverse engraved ' Presented to W. Bro . W. M. 1950-51, hallmarked London 1951. EF £45.00 4493 No.1511 A. O. Coates. Hallmarked London 1929, in card box of issue. Royal Masonic Hospital Ltd Detached. Mounted with pin. EF £18.00 MISCELLANEOUS MEDALS Miscellaneous 4494 France, reverse Societe of Volontaires, 14-18, 39-45. EF/ Gilt £10.00 4495 Unnamed. Soviet Russia K.G.B. Distinguished Conduct lapel badge and an assortment of Medals & badges.

8 lapel badges including Distinguished Conduct badge, Security services undercover operations medal, Omon lapel badge, 1st & 2nd Class Soviet border guards medals a Blockade Medal a LenSoviet lapel badge and one other Soviet lapel badge. Provenance: Property of an Anglo-Irish reporter who worked extensively in the U.S.S.R. and associated regions from 1985-1996, and to whom these items were gifted by General Yevgeni Petrovich Ratkovski. General Ratkovski is famous for having led the Special Forces team that assaulted the aircraft used in the Ovetchkin hijack of 1986, for which episode he was decorated with the Distinguished Conduct badge. EF £885.00 4496 In bronze. France, reverse Societe of Volontaires, 14-18, 39-45. GVF £15.00 4497 23665290 Lance Corporal J. Kendall, 1 Bn. Loyal North Lancashire Regiment. British Forces Germany Medal 36mm. Army 1945-1989 RAF. Court mounted for wear. EF £25.00 Order of Leopold 4498 Belgium, Commanders civil neck badge, metal gilt & enamels. 60mm (not including crown & suspender. Chipping to enamel in Maltese Cross £65.00 Medal for Resistance 1940-1945 4499 Belgium. GVF/EF £25.00 Page 183 Dixon's Gazette

Order of St Alexander 4500 Bulgaria, Kingdom, 1st type Officer's breast Badge, with swords, 50mm including suspension x 37mm, silver gilt & enamel hallmarks & makers mark upon suspension. EF £155.00 Order of the Lion of Finland 4501 Commanders neck badge, 55mm, silver gilt, red and white enamel, makers and hallmarks on loop, in original Tillander case. GVF/EF £170.00 French Colonial Medal 4502 1 clasp, Algerie. GVF £48.00 West Wall Medal 4503 Germany 1939-45 War, in the original packet of issue. EF £25.00 Czechoslavakia for Military Merit in the Defence of the Homeland 4504 2nd type, HM Silver. GVF £20.00 4505 1st type, HM Silver. GVF £20.00 Order of the Crown of Italy 4506 Commander's Neck badge, gold and enamel, in Cravanzola, Rome case of issue. Hairline 12.0 GVF £165.00 Al Valore Militare 4507 In silver. Italy, unnamed, no makers mark. EF £65.00 War Cross 4508 Italy 1918. A nice original old one. GVF £30.00 Vittorio Emanuele III Ricordo Medal 4509 In silver. Reverse inscribed 'Terremoto 15 Gennaio 1915', relating to the Marsica Earthquake 1915, unnamed as issued. VF £140.00 Germany Russian Front Medal 1941/2 4510 EF £25.00 Poland Cross for National Defence 4511 EF £30.00 Poland -Medal of Merit for National Defence 4512 Gilt, 38mm, 3.05mm thick. EF £40.00 Russia Order of the Red Banner of Labour 4513 Type V, silver gilt and enamel, reverse numbered 321139. GVF £55.00 South Africa, John Chard Decoration 4514 In silver. E.II.R. S.A. 32, type 1 'B' edge numbered 127. VF/GVF £110.00 Dixon's Gazette Page 184

Portuguese Order of Christ 4515 Grand Cordon of the Military Order of "Jesus Christ", comprising sash badge in silver- gilt and enamel and breast star in silver-gilt, silver and enamel, by Da Costa of Lisbon, gold pin to reverse in a distressed fitted case of issue.

As awarded to Lord Churchill, 1st Viscount Churchill 1864 to 1934, Page of Honour to Queen Victoria from 1876 to 1881 and in 1886 he succeeds his father as Baron Churchill. Sold with Diploma for the award as Lord Churchill and letter from the Foreign Office dated 25th April 1901. Complete with full sash and part sash for dress wear. EF £1650.00 Order of Civil Merit 4516 Bulgaria Kingdom, 4th class breast badge 75mm including crown suspension x 48mm gilt & enamel, with rosette upon riband. EF £155.00 4517 Bulgaria Kingdom, 5th class breast badge, 50mm, silvered & enamel, chips to white enamel at obverse & reverse centre. Slight flake 2.0 centre medallion edge £95.00 4518 Bulgaria Kingdom silver Merit Cross with swords, 65mm including crown suspension x 45mm, silvered. EF £95.00 Sarawak Government Service, Long Service Medal 4519 In silver, unnamed as issued, scarce. EF £180.00 Medal for Merit 4520 R. M. Chapman. (30.7.58) Scouting Association 1935-1967. GVF £48.00 MINIATURE GROUPS Miniature Groups 4521 Most Excellent Order of the British Empire. O.B.E., 1st type (civil), Defence Medal, War Medal Mounted on a pin. GVF £18.00 4522 Most Excellent Order of the British Empire. C.B.E. 1st Type, Coronation 1937 EF £40.00 4523 Most Excellent Order of the British Empire. Members M.B.E., 2nd type (military) 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal, Defence Medal, War Medal, George V issue, Army Long Service and Good Conduct Medal, 2nd type 1920-1930, with fixed suspender Mounted on a pin. EF £40.00 4524 British Empire Medal. G.VI.R., GRI cypher (military) 1939-45 Star, Defence Medal, War Medal, Army Long Service and Good Conduct Medal, George VI issue, 1st type 'Indiae Imp.' 1937-1948 with regular army bar Mounted on a pin. GVF £30.00 4525 British Empire Medal. E.II.R. (military) 1939-45 Star, Africa Star, Burma Star, Defence Medal, War Medal, Elizabeth II issue, Royal Air Force Long Service and Good Conduct, 2nd type, without BR:OMN Mounted on a pin. GVF £35.00

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Miniature Groups cont. 4526 Legion of Honour, France. 20mm including crown suspension x 12mm gold, silver & enamel, Royal and Military Order of St Louis, France,14mm, Order of Ferdinand I, Spain, Kingdom, 9mm gold & enamel Mounted upon a finely tooled gold bar and backed with a period conjoined riband, early to mid 18th century. GVF/EF £375.00 4527 Queen's South Africa Medal 1899-1902. 6 clasps, Relief of Kimberley,Paardeberg, Driefontein, Johannesburg, Diamond Hill,Belfast, King's South Africa Medal 1901-1902, 2 clasps, South Africa 1901, South Africa 1902, British War Medal, Victory Medal, with M.I.D.oak leaf, Army Meritorious Service Medal, George V issue military bust, Imperial Service Medal,George V issue crowned head, Territorial Efficiency Medal 1921,George V issue, Serbian Medal for Zeal, 1st Class

Attributed to: Warrant Officer Class I G. E. Shaw, Military Foot Police, late Yorkshire Regiment M.I.D. London Gazette 11 June 1918. George Edward Shaw attested for the Yorkshire Regiment and served with them in South Africa during the Boer War, before transferring to the Royal Engineers (Territorial Force). Called up for service during the Great War, he served with the Military Foot Police, and was advanced Warrant Officer Class I. For his services during the Great War he was Mentioned in Despatches; although a Meritorious Service Medal is with his group no trace of him having been awarded the M.S.M. has been found. He was subsequently employed by the Post Office as a Postman-Messenger. Sold with a picture of this miniature group with the full-size group GVF/EF £150.00 4528 India General Service Medal 1908-1935. 1 clasp North West Frontier 1935, 1939-45 Star, Burma Star, France and Germany Star, War Medal, War Medal, with overseas service bar Attributed to Brigadier W. B. Rowett Royal Signals. Swing mounted for wear. GVF £60.00 4529 1914-15 Star. British War Medal, Victory Medal, Royal Navy Long Service and Good Conduct Medal, George V, 1st type Admirals bust, 1911-1930 Mounted swing style. Choice EF £40.00 4530 British War Medal. Victory Medal, Army Meritorious Service Medal,George V issue military bust Mounted on a pin. EF £40.00 4531 British War Medal. Victory Medal, Defence Medal, Special Constabulary Long Service Medal 1919, George VI issue, 2nd type Mounted on a pin. GVF £25.00 4532 British War Medal. Victory Medal, Special Constabulary Long Service Medal 1919, George V issue, robed bust Mounted on a pin. VF £25.00 4533 British War Medal. Victory Medal, Defence Medal Mounted on a pin. EF £25.00 4534 British War Medal. Victory Medal, Silver Jubilee Medal 1935, Royal Navy Long Service and Good Conduct Medal, George V, 2nd type coinage head, 1930-1936

Attributed to K39460 Chief Mechanic, E. C. Phillips, Royal Navy. Born 7012.1898 Isle of Wight and enlisted 9.1.1917, trade a butcher.

Served on various ships and bases, noted served on H.M.S. Suffolk at Vladivostok 1.11.1918 to 7.1.1919., L.S. & G.C. 1932. 1935 Jubilee confirmed Chief Mechanic 2, pensioned to shore 8.1.1939 He served until 10.11.1941. EF £40.00 Dixon's Gazette Page 186

Miniature Groups cont. 4535 British War Medal. Victory Medal, with M.I.D. oak Leaf Mounted for wear on a contemporary Baldwins brooch EF £20.00 4536 1939-45 Star. Atlantic Star, Africa Star with North Africa 1942-43 Italy Star, War Medal, Royal Navy Long Service and Good Conduct Medal, George VI, 1st type 'Ind.Imp.', 1937-1948 Mounted on a pin. VF £25.00 4537 1939-45 Star. Africa Star with 8th Army clasps, Defence Medal, War Medal, Efficiency Medal 1930, George VI issue 'Fid Def', bar Territorial

Mounted on bar, attributed to Lt. T.S. Thomas R.A. GVF £16.00 4538 Defence Medal. War Medal, Royal Air Force Long Service and Good Conduct Medal 1919, Elizabeth II issue, 2nd type, without BR:OMN Mounted court style for wear. VF £18.00 4539 Defence Medal. War Medal, General Service Medal 1918-1962, 6th issue Elizabeth II DEI GRATIA, 1 clasp Cyprus, Royal Air Force Long Service and Good Conduct Medal 1919, 1st type, IND:IMP Mounted on a pin. GVF £30.00

4540 Defence Medal. War Medal, Efficiency Medal 1930, George VI issue 'Ind Imp', bar Territorial Mounted on a pin. GVF £20.00 4541 Rhodesia General Service Medal, 1968-1980. 1939-45 Star, France and germany Star, Defence Medal, War Medal, Army Long Service & Good Conduct Medal, Elizabeth II, 2nd type 'Dei Gratia' post 1954 Mounted on a pin. VF £30.00 MINIATURE MEDALS Contemporary Miniature Orders and Decorations 4542 Most Excellent Order of the British Empire. Members M.B.E., 2nd type (military or civil) in silver. VF £15.00 4543 Distinguished Service Order. Victorian, in silver gilt with ribbon bar and pin Some chipping VF £60.00 4544 Order of British India. 2nd class without crown and dark blue centre, in silver gilt and enamel Rare. GVF/EF £180.00 4545 Distinguished Conduct Medal. Edw.VII With 2nd award bar EF £75.00 4546 Distinguished Conduct Medal. G.V.R With swivel suspender Nice contemporary issue. GVF £40.00

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Modern Issue Miniature Orders and Decorations 4547 Distinguished Conduct Medal. G.VI.R., 'Indiae.Imp.' legend (1937-1947) EF £30.00 4548 King's Police Medal. George V issue, pre-1933, 1st type coinage head Nice contemporary issue. EF £30.00 4549 Victoria Cross, Good quality modern issue (bronzed base metal). EF £12.00 4550 , Good quality modern issue (silvered base metal). EF £12.00 4551 Most Honourable Order of the Bath. Good quality modern issue (gilt and enamel). Military EF £44.00 4552 Most Excellent Order of the British Empire. Good quality modern issue (silvered base metal). Members M.B.E., 2nd type (military or civil) EF £11.00 4553 Most Excellent Order of the British Empire. Good quality modern issue (Gilt base metal). Officers O.B.E., 2nd type (military or civil) EF £15.00 4554 British Empire Medal. Good quality modern issue (silvered base metal). G.VI.R., GRI cypher (military). With fixed suspender EF £8.00 4555 British Empire Medal. Good quality modern issue (silvered base metal). G.VI.R., GRI cypher (civil). With fixed suspender EF £8.00 4556 British Empire Medal. Good quality modern issue (silvered base metal). E.II.R. 2nd type (civil) EF £8.00 4557 British Empire Medal. Good quality modern issue (silvered base metal). E.II.R. 2nd type (military) EF £8.00 4558 Queen's Volunteer Reserve Medal 1999. Silvered base metal EF £12.00 4559 Distinguished Service Order. Good quality modern issue (Gilt base metal). GRI cypher, 1st type 1938-1948 EF £20.00 4560 Distinguished Service Order. Good quality modern issue (Gilt base metal). EIIR EF £20.00 4561 Imperial Service Order. Good quality modern issue, silvered-gilt and enamel. EIIR EF £10.00 4562 Imperial Service Order. Good quality modern issue, silvered-gilt and enamel. 1st type George VI issue GVF £15.00 4563 Imperial Service Medal. Good quality modern issue (silvered base metal). Elizabeth II issue EF £13.00

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Modern Issue Miniature Orders and Decorations cont. 4564 Distinguished Service Cross. Good quality modern issue (silvered base metal). George VI, 2nd type GVIR 1949-1952 EF £10.00 4565 Distinguished Service Cross. Good quality modern issue (silvered base metal). G.VI.R. 1st type EF £10.00 4566 Distinguished Service Cross. Good quality modern issue (silvered base metal). E.II.R EF £10.00 4567 Military Cross. Good quality modern issue (silvered base metal). G.V.R EF £15.00 4568 Military Cross. Good quality modern issue (silvered base metal). G.VI.R. 1st type GRI EF £14.00 4569 Military Cross. Good quality modern issue (silvered base metal). E.II.R EF £14.00 4570 Distinguished Flying Cross. Good quality modern issue (silvered base metal). G.VI.R. 1st type EF £14.00 4571 Distinguished Flying Cross. Good quality modern issue (silvered base metal). E.II.R EF £14.00 4572 Air Force Cross. Good quality modern issue (silvered base metal). G.VI.R., 1st type EF £14.00 4573 Air Force Cross. Good quality modern issue (silvered base metal). E.II.R EF £14.00 4574 Distinguished Conduct Medal. Good quality modern issue (silvered base metal). G.V.R. issue EF £17.00 4575 Distinguished Conduct Medal. Good quality modern issue (silvered base metal). G.VI.R., 2nd type, without 'Indiae.Imp.' legend (1948-1952) EF £12.00 4576 Distinguished Conduct Medal. Good quality modern issue (silvered base metal). E.II.R., 'Dei. Gratia Regina F:D' EF £12.00 4577 . Good quality modern issue (silvered base metal). George VI issue EF £12.00 4578 George Medal. Good quality modern issue (silvered base metal). Elizabeth II issue EF £12.00 4579 Queen's Police Medal. Good quality modern issue (silvered base metal). EF £10.00 4580 Queen's Fire Service Medal. For Distinguished Fire Service (silvered base metal) EF £10.00 4581 Indian Distinguished Service Medal, Good quality modern issue (silvered base metal). George V1 EF £10.00

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Modern Issue Miniature Orders and Decorations cont 4582 Burma Gallantry Medal. Good quality modern issue (silvered base metal). George V1 EF £10.00 4583 Distinguished Service Medal. Good quality modern issue (silvered base metal). G.VI.R., 2nd type without 'Ind.Imp' legend, 1949-53 issue G.VI.R., or 1st type with 'Ind.Imp' legend, 1938-49 issue EF £10.00 4584 Distinguished Service Medal. Good quality modern issue (silvered base metal). E.II.R., 2nd type without 'Br.Omn' legend, post 1957 issue EF £10.00 4585 Military Medal. Good quality modern issue (silvered base metal). G.V.R. issue EF £15.00 4586 Military Medal. Good quality modern issue (silvered base metal). G.VI.R, 1st type 'Ind Imp' legend 1938-1948 EF £22.00 4587 Military Medal. Good quality modern issue (silvered base metal). E.II.R., 2nd type without 'Br.Omn' legend, post 1957 issue EF £12.00 4588 Distinguished Flying Medal. Good quality modern issue (silvered base metal). G.VI.R., 1st type EF £14.00 4589 Distinguished Flying Medal. Good quality modern issue (silvered base metal). E.II.R., Dei Gratia Regina EF £14.00 4590 . Good quality modern issue (silvered base metal). G.VI.R., 1st type EF £14.00 4591 Air Force Medal. Good quality modern issue (silvered base metal). E.II.R. Dei Gratia Regina NEF £14.00 4592 Queen's Gallantry Medal. Good quality modern issue (silvered base metal). EF £10.00 Contemporary Miniature Campaign Medals 4593 China War Medal 1840-1842. Dated on the reverse Rare. Some contact marks in the field VF £220.00 4594 India General Service Medal 1854-1895. 1 clasp, Burma 1885-7. EF £55.00 4595 Turkish Crimea Medal. Sardinian issue Choice EF £60.00 4596 Turkish Crimea Medal. Sardinian issue VF/GVF £50.00 4597 Al Valore Militare. Crimean period 1855-56 VF £95.00 4598 Abyssinian War Medal 1867-1868. VF £120.00 4599 Abyssinian War Medal 1867-1868. Reverse inscribed 'Aul', Pleasing VF £145.00 Dixon's Gazette Page 190

Contemporary Miniature Campaign Medals cont. 4600 Afghanistan Medal 1878-1880. 1 clasp, Peiwar Kotal. Choice EF £55.00 4601 Afghanistan Medal 1878-1880. 2 clasps, Charasia, Kabul. Pawnbrokers mark in the field EF £90.00 4602 Cape of Good Hope General Service Medal 1880-1897. 1 clasp, Bechuanaland. GVF £75.00 4603 Egypt Medal 1882-1889. Clasps only

13 contemporary silver slide clasps, width 19mm, for the Egypt and Sudan 1882-89, Tel El Kebir, Tamaai, Gemaizah 1888, Kirbekan, Abu Klea, The Nile 1884-85, Suakin 1885, Tofrek, Suakin 1884, El-Teb, El- Teb_Tamaai, Alexandria 11th July, Toski 1889 VF £300.00 4604 Egypt Medal 1882-1889. (Dated 1882) , 1 clasp, Tel-el-Kebir. GVF/EF £55.00 4605 Egypt Medal 1882-1889. (Undated) , 1 clasp, The Nile 1884-85. VF/GVF £55.00 4606 East and West Africa Medal 1887-1900. Clasps only A group of 18 contemporary slide clasps, some rare. VF/EF £360.00

4607 Queen's South Africa Medal 1899-1902. Clasps only

25 contemporary silver slide clasps, width 12mm, for the Queen's South Africa 1899-1902, Def. of Mafeking, Rel. of Mafeking, Modder River, Elandslaagte, Transvaal, Diamond Hill, Dreifontein, Wepener, Johannesburg, Laing's Nek, Rhodesia, Rel. of Kimberley, Def. of Kimberley, Paardeberg, Orange Free State, Talana, Wittebergen, Belmont, Def. of Ladysmith, Rel. of Ladysmith, Tugela Heights, Belfast, Cape Colony, Natal, GVF £125.00 4608 Queen's South Africa Medal 1899-1902. 3 clasps, Cape Colony, Orange Free State, Transvaal. VF £30.00 4609 Queen's South Africa Medal 1899-1902. 3 clasps, Cape Colony, Orange Free State, Transvaal. VF £30.00 4610 Queen's South Africa Medal 1899-1902. 4 clasps, Cape Colony, Transvaal, Wittebergen, South Africa 1901. GVF £35.00 4611 Africa General Service Medal 1902-1956. Clasps only

29 contemporary miniature silver slide clasps, width 18mm, for the Africa General Service 1902-56, Gambia, Jidballi, Jubaland, B.C.A. 1899-1900, Uganda 1900, Lango 1901, Aro 1901-02, Kissi 1905, Nandi 1905-06, Somaliland, Somaliland 1901, Somaliland 1902-04, N. Nigeria, N. Nigeria 1902, N. Nigeria 1903, N. Nigeria 1906, S. Nigeria, S. Nigeria 1902-03, S. Nigeria 1904-05, S. Nigeria 1905, S. Nigeria 1905-06, East Africa 1902, East Africa 1904, East Africa 1905, East Africa 1906, West Africa 1906, West Africa 1908, West Africa 1908-10. GVF £250.00 4612 Africa General Service Medal 1902-1956. Clasps only

A riveted block of 12 miniature clasps for the Africa General Service 1902-56, width 18mm, silver, N. Nigeria, N. Nigeria 1902, N. Nigeria 1903, N. Nigeria 1903-04, N. Nigeria 1904, N. Nigeria 1906, S. Nigeria, S. Nigeria 1902, S. Nigeria 1902-02, S. Nigeria 1903, S. Nigeria 1903-04, S. Nigeria 1904 VF/EF £150.00

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Contemporary Miniature Campaign Medals cont. 4613 Africa General Service Medal 1902-1956. Clasps only

A rivetted block of 21 miniature clasps for the Africa General Service 1902-56, width 18mm, silver, S. Nigeria 1904-05, S. Nigeria 1905, S. Nigeria 1905-06, East Africa 1902, East Africa 1904, East Africa 1905, East Africa 1906, West Africa 1906, West Africa 1908, Somaliland 1901, Somaliland 1902-04, Somaliland 1908- 10, Jubaland, Uganda 1900, B.C.A. 1899-1900, Gambia, Aro 1901-02, Lango 1901, Jidballi, Kissi 1905, Nandi 1905-06 GVF £200.00 4614 Africa General Service Medal 1902-1956. Edward VII GVF £35.00 4615 1914-15 Star. Nice contemporary issue GVF/EF £8.00 4616 British War Medal. Nice contemporary issue VF/EF £8.00 4617 British War Medal. Contemporary silver Contempary silver £7.00 4618 Victory Medal. Nice contemporary issue EF £7.00

4619 Belgium, Order of the Crown. 27mm including wreath suspension x 18mm silver & enamel set with diamond (rose cut) above wreath. GVF £45.00 4620 Belgium, Order of the Crown. Silver, gold and enamel, enhanced with six diamonds EF £135.00 4621 Territorial Force War Medal 1914-1919. Contemporary issue EF £10.00 4622 Belgian Order of the Crown. Knights 2nd Class, silver-gilt, silver & enamel, enhanced with 26 diamonds EF £260.00 4623 Order of Leopold. Belgium, civil in gold and enamel GVF £55.00 4624 Order of Leopold. Belgium, civil in silver gilt and enamel, continental size GVF/EF £40.00 4625 Order of Leopold. Belgium, civil silver gilt and enamel, larger British size GVF/EF £65.00 4626 Order of Leopold. Belgium, civil in silver gilt and enamel, continental size GVF £45.00 4627 India General Service Medal 1936-1939. 1 clasp, North West Frontier 1937-39. Old. GVF/EF £25.00 4628 South African Medal for War Services 1939-1945. Contemporary issue EF EF £12.00 4629 Miscellaneous. British Forces Germany, Army 1945-1989 RAF, mounted on a pin EF £12.00 4630 Order of Malta Commanders/Officers Badge. Silver-gilt and enamel GVF/EF £60.00

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Contemporary Miniature Campaign Medals cont. 4631 United Nations Korea Service Medal 1950-1954. British issue EF £12.00 4632 South African Korean Medal 1950-1953. Contemporary silver issue EF £20.00 4633 Pingat Jasa Malaysia Medal. Modern issue, awarded to British Veterans for service in Operations in Malaya/Malaysia between August 1957 and August 1966. Mounted on pin ready to wear EF £8.95 4634 Oman 15th Anniversary Medal 1985, Sultan Qaboos. A nice stricking EF £20.00 4635 Normandy Campaign Medal. Modern issue EF £10.00 4636 Operational Service Medal. Modern issue, Afghanistan, 1 clasp, Afghanistan £11.75 Modern Issue Miniature Campaign Medals 4637 Waterloo Medal 1815, Good quality modern issue (silvered base metal). Superb reproduction of this scarce medal EF £11.00 4638 Ghuznee Medal 1839, Good quality modern issue (silvered base metal). EF £11.00 4639 Candahar, Ghuznee and Cabul Medal 1841-1842, Good quality modern issue (silvered base metal). Reverse Cabul EF £11.00 4640 Sutlej Campaign Medal 1845-1846, Good quality modern issue (silvered base metal). Reverse Aliwal, with clasp, Aliwal EF £12.00 4641 Sutlej Campaign Medal 1845-1846, Good quality modern issue (silvered base metal). Reverse Aliwal, no clasp EF £10.00 4642 Punjab Campaign Medal 1848-1849, Good quality modern issue (silvered base metal). EF £11.00 4643 South Africa Medal 1834-1853, Good quality modern issue (silvered base metal). Third Kaffir War EF £11.00 4644 India General Service Medal 1854-1895, Good quality modern issue (silvered base metal). No clasp EF £8.00 4645 Crimea War Medal 1854-1856, Good quality modern issue (silvered base metal). 1 clasp, Balaklava. EF £12.00 4646 Ashantee Medal 1873-1874, Good quality modern issue (silvered base metal). With clasp Coomassie EF £12.00 4647 Afghanistan Medal 1878-1880, Good quality modern issue (silvered base metal). No clasp EF £10.00

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Modern Issue Miniature Campaign Medals cont. 4648 Afghanistan Medal 1878-1880, Good quality modern issue (silvered base metal). With clasp Kabul EF £12.00 4649 Kabul to Kandahar Star 1880, Good quality modern issue. EF £12.00 4650 British South Africa Company's Medal 1890-1897, Good quality modern issue (silvered base metal). Reverse Matabeleland 1893. no clasp EF £10.00 4651 Queen's Sudan Medal 1896-1898, Good quality modern issue (silvered base metal). EF £10.00 4652 Africa General Service Medal 1902-1956, Good quality modern issue (silvered base metal). EIIR Clasp, Kenya EF £12.00 4653 Africa General Service Medal 1902-1956, Good quality modern issue (silvered base metal). GVR Nyasaland 1915 EF £12.00 4654 1914 Star, Good quality modern issue (gilt base metal). EF £8.50 4655 1914-15 Star, Good quality modern issue (gilt base metal). EF £8.00 4656 British War Medal, Good quality modern issue (silvered base metal). EF £8.00 4657 Mercantile Marine War Medal 1914-1918, Good quality modern issue (in gilt). EF £10.00 4658 Victory Medal, Good quality modern issue (gilt base metal). EF £8.00 4659 Territorial Force War Medal 1914-1919, Good quality modern issue (gilt base metal). EF £10.00 4660 General Service Medal 1918-1962. George VI issue, 'Ind Imp' or EIIR, please state which one and also which clasp, Palestine 1945-48, S.E. Asia 1945-46, Palestine, Bomb and Mine Clearance, Malaya, Cyprus, Near East, Canal Zone, Arabian Peninsula, Brunei, each additional clasps £2.75 each. EF £11.75 4661 India General Service Medal 1936-1939. Good quality modern issue (silvered base metal). 1 clasp, North West Frontier 1936-37. EF £12.00 4662 1939-45 Star. Good quality modern issue EF £3.25 4663 Atlantic Star. Good quality modern issue EF £3.25 4664 Air Crew Europe Star. Good quality modern issue EF £3.25 4665 Africa Star. Good quality modern issue EF £3.25

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Modern Issue Miniature Campaign Medals cont. 4666 Pacific Star. Good quality modern issue EF £3.25 4667 Burma Star. Good quality modern issue EF £3.25 4668 Italy Star. Good quality modern issue EF £3.25 4669 France and Germany Star. Good quality modern issue EF £3.25 4670 . Good quality modern issue £3.25 4671 Defence Medal. Good quality modern issue (silvered base metal). Good quality modern issue EF £6.00 4672 War Medal. Good quality modern issue (silvered base metal). EF £6.00 4673 War Medal. Good quality modern issue (silvered base metal). With M.I.D. emblem £7.75 4674 New Zealand War Service Medal 1939-1945, Good quality modern issue (silvered base metal). EF £12.00 4675 Korean Medal 1950-1953, Good quality modern issue (silvered base metal). EIIR EF £10.00 4676 Korean Medal 1950-1953, Good quality modern issue (silvered base metal). Canada below bust EF £10.00 4677 Canadian Volunteer Service Medal for Korea. Good quality modern issue (silvered base metal). EF £10.00 4678 Campaign Service Medal 1962-2003. EIIR Modern Miniature, please state which clasp, Borneo, Radfan, South Arabia, Malay Peninsula, South Vietnam, Northern Ireland, Dhofar, Lebanon, Gulf, Kuwait, N. Iraq & S.Turkey, Air Operations Iraq, additional clasps £2.75 each

Price includes one clasp. EF £11.75 4679 Operational Service Medal. Afghanistan, Good quality modern issue EF £9.00 4680 Operational Service Medal. Sierra Leone,Good quality modern issue EF £9.00 4681 Campaign Service Medal 2008. 1 clasp, Southern Asia. Modern issue The new General Service Medal 2008. Initially 5 clasps have been approved. VF £7.00 4682 Campaign Service Medal 2008. 1 clasp, Eastern Africa. Moden issue The new General Service Medal 2008. Initially 5 clasps have been approved. VF £7.00

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Modern Issue Miniature Campaign Medals cont. 4683 Campaign Service Medal 2008. 1 clasp, Arabian Peninsula. Modern issue The new General Service Medal 2008. Initially 5 clasps have been approved. VF £7.00 4684 Campaign Service Medal 2008. 1 clasp, Northern Africa. Modern issue The new General Service Medal 2008. Initially 5 clasps have been approved. EF £7.00 4685 Campaign Service Medal 2008. 1 clasp, Western Africa. The new General Service Medal 2008. Initially 5 clasps have been approved. EF £7.00 4686 Campaign Service Medal 2008. 1 clasp, Southern Asia. £7.00 4687 Iraq Operation Telic. No clasp, Good quality modern issue EF £5.25 4688 INTERFET Medal - Australian International Force East Timor, Good quality modern issue (silvered base metal). EF £8.00 4689 Rhodesia Medal 1979-1980 Good quality modern issue (silvered base metal). EF £9.00 4690 Gulf War Medal 1990-1991, Good quality modern issue (silvered base metal). 1 clasp, 16 Jan to 28 Feb 1991. EF £8.00 4691 Canadian Gulf and Kuwait Medal 1990-1991. Good quality modern issue (silvered base metal). No clasp EF £8.00 4692 Foreign Gulf War Medals. Good quality modern issue (silvered base metal). Saudi Arabia Liberation of Kuwait EF £12.00 4693 Foreign Gulf War Medals. Good quality modern issue (silvered base metal). South Korean issue EF £9.00 4694 United Nations Korea Service Medal 1950-1954, Good quality modern issue. British issue EF £12.00 4695 United Nations Medal 1948- Good quality modern issue. U.N. Cyprus, and others as full size. Please state which campaign ribbon you require EF £6.50 4696 Dunkirk Medal. Good quality modern issue EF £8.00 4697 Normandy Campaign Medal, Good quality modern issue (silvered base metal). EF £9.50 4698 Normandy Overlord 50th Anniversary medal. Good quality modern issue EF £11.00 4699 Bomber Command Medal, Good quality modern issue (silvered base metal). EF £12.00

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Modern Issue Miniature Campaign Medals cont. 4700 Arctic Campaign Medal. Good quality modern issue silvered base metal EF £12.00 4701 National Service Medal, Good quality modern issue (silvered base metal). EF £9.50 4702 Russian Convoys Medal 1941-1945, Good quality modern issue. 50th Anniversary EF £9.50 4703 Accumulated Campaign Service Medal 1995, Good quality modern issue (silvered base metal). Please state ribbon required (post July 2011 or pre July 2011) EF £9.00 4704 NATO Medal 1992, in bronze, Good quality modern issue. With clasp, 'Former Yugoslavia' EF £8.00 4705 NATO Medal 1992, in bronze, Good quality modern issue. With clasp, 'Kosovo' EF £8.00 4706 NATO Medal 1992, in bronze, Good quality modern issue. With clasp, 'Macedonia' EF £8.00 4707 NATO Medal 1992, in bronze, Good quality modern issue. With clasp,'Non- Article 5' For Pan Baltic Operation EF £9.00 4708 NATO Medal 1992, in bronze, Good quality modern issue. ISAF International Security Assistance Force EF £8.00 4709 NATO Medal 1992, in bronze, Good quality modern issue. 1 clasp, Article 5 - Eagle Assist. As issued to British and European Peacekeeping Forces EF £9.00 4710 NATO Medal 1992, in bronze, Good quality modern issue. 1 clasp, Article 5 - Active Endeavour. As issued to British and European Peacekeeping Forces EF £9.00 4711 European Security and Defence Policy Service Medal. 1 clasp, Althea. EF £12.00 Miniature Coronation, Jubilee, Long Service medals etc - Contemporary and Modern Issue 4712 Silver Jubilee Medal 1935. Contemporary issue in silver. Gents issue EF £10.00 4713 Coronation Medal 1937. Silvered base metal NEF £14.00 4714 Coronation Medal 1953. Silvered base metal EF £14.00 4715 Silver Jubilee Medal 1977. Silvered base metal EF £10.00 4716 Golden Jubilee Medal 2002. Good quality modern issue EF £6.75 4717 Diamond Jubilee Medal 2012. Good quality modern issue EF £5.50

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Miniature Coronation, Jubilee, Long Service medals etc - Contemporary and Modern Issue cont. 4718 125th Anniversary of the Confederation of . EF £10.00 4719 Army Meritorious Service Medal. Elizabeth II issue Silvered base metal EF £10.00 4720 Royal Navy Long Service and Good Conduct Medal. George VI, 1st type 'Ind.Imp.', 1937-1948 George VI, 1937-1952. Good quality modern issue. Silvered base metal EF £9.00 4721 Royal Navy Long Service and Good Conduct Medal. George VI, 1st type 'Ind.Imp.', 1937-1948 GVF £15.00 4722 Royal Navy Long Service and Good Conduct Medal. Elizabeth II, 2nd type 'Dei.Gratia Modern issue. Silvered base metal EF £9.00 4723 Royal Naval Reserve Decoration 1908. Elizabeth II issue R.N.V.R. Good quality modern issue. Silvered base metal and gilt EF £12.00 4724 Royal Naval Reserve Long Service and Good Conduct Medal 1908. EIIR. Silvered base metal. Good quality modern issue EF £12.00 4725 Royal Naval Reserve Long Service and Good Conduct Medal 1908. George VI issue, 1st type Silvered base metal. Good quality modern issue EF £12.00 4726 Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve Decoration 1908. Elizabeth II issue Silvered base metal and gilt EF £12.00 4727 Royal Naval Auxiliary Service Medal 1965. Elizabeth II issue in cupro-nickel Good quality modern issue. Silvered base metal EF £12.00 4728 Army Long Service and Good Conduct Medal. George V issue, 1st type 1911-1920 Contemporary EF £30.00 4729 Army Long Service and Good Conduct Medal. George V issue, 1st type 1911-1920 EF £30.00 4730 Army Long Service and Good Conduct Medal. George V issue, 2nd type 1920-1930, with fixed suspender Swing mounted with pin EF £25.00 4731 Army Long Service and Good Conduct Medal. George VI issue, 1st type 'Indiae Imp.' 1937-1948 with regular army bar Silvered base metal EF £8.00 4732 Army Long Service and Good Conduct Medal. George VI issue, 2nd type 'Fid.Def.' 1949-1953 with regular army bar EF £8.00 4733 Army Long Service and Good Conduct Medal. Elizabeth II issue, 2nd type 'Dei Gratia' post 1954 with regular army bar Good quality modern issue.Silvered base metal EF £8.00 Dixon's Gazette Page 198

Miniature Coronation, Jubilee, Long Service medals etc - Contemporary and Modern Issue cont. 4734 Army Long Service and Good Conduct Medal. Elizabeth II issue, 2nd type 'Dei Gratia' post 1954 with regular army bar GVF £8.00 4735 Army Long Service and Good Conduct Medal. Elizabeth II, Commonwealth issue, 2nd type 'Dei Gratia' post 1954 with Australia bar EF £12.00 4736 Territorial Force Efficiency Medal 1908. Edward VII issue Comtemporary EF £30.00 4737 Efficiency Decoration 1930. George VI issue, 2nd type With top bar Territorial, good quality modern issue Silvered base metal and gilt EF £14.00 4738 Efficiency Decoration 1930. Elizabeth II issue With Top bar Territorial. Good quality modern issue. Silvered base metal and gilt EF £14.00 4739 Efficiency Decoration 1930. Elizabeth II issue, bar T. & A.V.R Court mounted with pin. GVF £12.00 4740 Efficiency Medal 1930. Elizabeth II issue, 1st type, bar Territorial. Silvered base metal; state if TEM or T&AVR EF £12.00 4741 Efficiency Medal 1930. Elizabeth II issue, bar Territorial Nice contemporay issue EF £12.00 4742 Efficiency Medal 1930. George V issue, bar New Zealand Modern issue made 1960's / 70's EF £10.00 4743 Efficiency Medal 1930. Elizabeth II issue, bar Canada Modern issue EF £10.00 4744 Efficiency Medal 1930. Elizabeth II issue, bar T. & A.V.R Good quality modern issue. Silvered base metal EF £12.00 4745 Volunteer Reserve Service Medal 1999. Elizabeth II EF £12.00 4746 Colonial Auxiliary Forces Long Service Medal 1899. Victoria issue EF £45.00 4747 King's African Rifles Long Service and Good Conduct Medal 1907. Elizabeth II issue EF £10.00 4748 Ulster Defence Regiment Medal 1982. U.D.R. Suspender. Long Service and Good Conduct. Elizabeth II issue. Good quality modern issue Awarded to full time officers and men with 15 years service. EF £10.00 4749 Ulster Defence Regiment Medal 1982. Elizabeth II issue. Good quality modern issue Awarded to part time officers and men of the U.D.R. with 12 years continual service. EF £10.00 4750 Northern Ireland Home Service Medal 1992. Elizabeth II issue Good quality modern issue EF £6.00 Page 199 Dixon's Gazette

Miniature Coronation, Jubilee, Long Service medals etc - Contemporary and Modern Issue cont. 4751 Cadet Forces Medal 1950. George VI issue 'Fid: Def:' Nice old nickel finish EF £10.00 4752 Cadet Forces Medal 1950. Elizabeth II, 2nd issue 'Dei Gratia' Mounted for wear. GVF £12.00 4753 Cadet Forces Medal 1950. Elizabeth II, 2nd issue 'Dei Gratia' Silvered base metal EF £10.00 4754 Civilian Service Medal (Afghanistan). EF £7.50 4755 Ambulance Service (Emergency Duties) Long Service and Good Conduct Medal. VF £8.50 4756 Royal Observer Corps Medal 1950. EIIR issue EF £12.00 4757 Civil Defence Long Service Medal 1961. Elizabeth II issue Silvered base metal EF £12.00 4758 Royal Air Force Long Service and Good Conduct Medal 1919. George V issue EF £10.00 4759 Royal Air Force Long Service and Good Conduct Medal 1919. George VI issue, 1st type, IND:IMP Good quality modern issue. Silvered base metal EF £10.00 4760 Royal Air Force Long Service and Good Conduct Medal 1919. Elizabeth II issue, 2nd type, without BR:OMN Good quality modern issue. Silvered base metal modern issue EF £10.00 4761 Air Efficiency Award 1942. Elizabeth II issue Good quality modern issue. Silvered base metal EF £10.00 4762 Police Long Service and Good Conduct Medal 1951. Elizabeth II issue 1st type: 'Dei Gratia Regina' Good quality modern issue. Silvered base metal EF £6.00 4763 Special Constabulary Long Service Medal 1919. George V issue, robed bust , 1 clasp, The Great War 1914-18. GVF/EF £20.00 4764 Special Constabulary Long Service Medal 1919. George V issue, coinage head EF £10.00 4765 Special Constabulary Long Service Medal 1919. George VI issue, 1st type Base metal gilt VF/EF £10.00 4766 Special Constabulary Long Service Medal 1919. Elizabeth II issue Good quality modern issue. Base metal gilt VF/EF £10.00 4767 The Ebola Medal for Service in West Africa, Good quality modern issue. A campaign medal for issue to the Armed Forces, and to civilians working either for Her Majesty's Government or NGOs in support of the British Government's response to the Ebola crisis that began in 2014. The medal is the first campaign medal awarded by the UK Government for a humanitarian crisis response £8.00

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