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Part 2 of a Collection of Officer Casualty Medals and Groups.

1. A 1914-15 Star to Lieutenant W.G. Thompson, Royal Flying Corps, late Suffolk Regiment and late 5th London Regiment, shot down in flames on 14th July 1917, George Oefele’s only aerial victory. 1914-15 Star named to 770 Lance Corporal W.G. Thompson, 5th London Regiment. Born on 12th September 1889 at Cambridge, he was later commissioned as a Lieutenant into the 4th Battalion, Suffolk Regiment, he gained a flying certificate on a Maurice Farman Biplane at Thetford Military School on 5th February 1917. He was killed in action whilst attached to the Royal Flying Corps from 5th Battalion, Suffolk Regiment on 14th July 1917. Captain Thompson was the son of William Frederick and Lydia Thompson of Brunswick Lodge, Cambridge, he is buried at Lebucquiere Communal Cemetery Extension. His widows address is given as Mrs J.T. Thompson, Rockingham House, Newmarket, Cambridgeshire on his medal index card. With a folder full of research including copy squadron records for June and July 1917, combat reports.. the report of 14th July 1917 states ‘Lt. Thompson failed to return, Patrol report he was seen at about 3.40pm at about 5000ft just N.E. of Bapaume. Anti-aircraft report a F.E.8 was brought down by an E.A. just W of Cambrai at 3.30pm and it has therefore been assumed it was Thompson’. He had been flying as part of 41st Fighter Squadron, Royal Air Force. It is believed he was shot down by Vizefeldwebel George Oefele of Jasta 12, it was Oefele’s only victory before he himself was shot down and killed in action on 22nd July 1917 near Oppy while in combat with Camels and Pups. Interesting Royal Flying Corps Casualty. GVF £175-225

2. A Victory Medal to Lieutenant A.S. Forbes, who was killed in action whilst attached to the Machine Gun Corps from the Seaforth Highlanders in August 1916. Victory Medal named to Lieutenant A.S. Forbes. Alexander Stewart Forbes, 10th Battalion, Seaforth Highlanders attached 161st Company, Machine Gun Corps was killed in action on 17th August 1916 and is buried at Aubigny Communal Cemetery Extension. His Medal Index Card shows him as entitled to a British War Medal, and his address as Buckstone Cottage, Burrows Hall, Chobham, Surrey. A digital file that will be emailed to the purchaser contains research including photographs, and a piece from Westminster School stats ‘Alexander Forbes was born on the 29th March 1894. His parents were Patrick Lewis Forbes, of Hampstead, and Sara Mildred Leckie of Blackheath, Kent. He was admitted as a Homeboarders in January 1909 and threw himself into the sports scene. The Elizabethan regularly mentions his sporting achievenemtn in Cricket, Shooting and Gym throughout his time at the school. According to the House Notes in February 1912. Alexander was, along with W.M. Frankish (Homeboarders 1907-12), often to be seen in the Gym disporting themselves with skipping ropes. He won the Brinton Medal for Shooting in June 1913 and his athletic career was only interrupted when he contracted scarlet fever in March 1912. After leaving the school in July 1913, Alexander joined an Anglo-Russian cotton manufacturing company, which enable him to travel to Russia, which is where he was he heard the news that war had broken out. He returned to London and became 2nd Lieutenant in the 10th (Reserve) Battalion, the Seaforth Highlanders in November 1914. The following October, he was promoted to Lieutenant and, undoubtedly due to his shooting experience at school, was attached to the 181st Machine Gun Company. The company joined the 60th 2/2nd London Division and by the 29th June had gone with them to France. Alexander had not been at the western front two months when he was wounded in action near Albert. He died the following day on 17th August 1916, aged 22. Good very fine £50-60

3. A Memorial Plaque to Lieutenant G.R.M. Caldwell, 2nd Battalion, Coldstream Gyards who was killed in action in October 1918, he had served on the Western Front from October 1914. Memorial Plaque named to Gavin Ralston Mure Caldwell. Lieutenant Gavin Ralston Mure Caldwell, 2nd Battalion, Coldstream Guards, was killed in action on 9th October 1918. The son of the Reverend William H. McK. Caldwell and Elsie Caldwell of Fetcham Rectory, Leatherhead, Surrey, he is buried at Wambaix Communal Cemetery. With copy papers, and including a copy of the official telegram notifying his parents of his death on 9th October 1918. The 2nd Battalion, Coldstream Guards Intelligence Summary for 8th-9th October 1918 reads ‘8th Trenches near Ribecourt. The Battalion paraded at 10am and proceeded to trenches running North West of Mon Plaisir, near Masbieres. The Battalion paraded at 1am and marched to trenches West of Seranvilliers. The Battalion attacked at 4.30am and finally considered near Castinieres. Casualties – Lieut G.R.M. Caldwell killed, 3 O.R.’s killed, 4 O.R.’s wounded and 2 O.R.’s wounded. (Remained at Duty). His papers indicate that he had previously attended Winton House, Winchester and Clifton College, he had also served with 2/7th Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders as a Lieutenant having been appointed on 21st October 1914. Nearly extremely fine £120-150

4. A Memorial Plaque to Second Lieutenant J.W. Lewis, Devonshire Regiment who died of wounds on 15th July 1916 of wounds suffered the previous day. Memorial Plaque named to John Walter Lewis. Second Lieutenant John Walter Lewis, ‘A’ Company, 3rd attached 8th Battalion, Devonshire Regiment died of wounds on 15th July 1916. The son of Reverend Walter Allen Lewis and Annie Phoebe Campbell Lewis of Goodleigh Rectory, Barnstaple. Lewis was a native of Devonport. He is buried at Daours Communal Cemetery Extension. Daours Communal Cemetery is just outside Amiens, which is many miles from the front-line, this would indicate he was wounded and evacuated to a field hospital. The History of the Devonshire Regiment states that on 14th July ‘The 8th Devons had many difficulties to contend with. From Minden Post they had nearly four miles to cover over broken country, with many tranches to cross and many obstacles to avoid. In places they had to move in single file, the communication trench for the last part of the route was so congested that the troops had to leave it and cross the open, but despite all, the 8th were in position in time, if without much to spare. A Company led by Lewis lined up on the right and D led by Captain Bellwood on the left, in column of half companies, platoons extended at three paces, with C led by Lieutenant Savill, in support 200 yards behind in small columns, and B company led by Lieutenant Boyd in Marlborough Wood in battalion reserve. About 3am the advance began, the battalion crawling stealthily forward up the slope. The Germans were apparently quite unaware of the impending attack., for there was nothing like the barrage discovery of the advance would have brought down, though they occasionally sprinkled the ground with ‘whizz bangs’. These inflicted a few casualties, among them Sergt. Paddon an original member of the battalion, who had done fine work on July 1st, together with a whole section of bombers who had been detailed to clear Marlborough Trench, which ran into the snout from the S.E. but the advance crept on undetected.’ A short sharp bombardment took place at 3.20am… the history then continues ‘There ha been some crowding in this stealthy advance, companies had got mixed, men were in their wrong lines. Still, when the barrage burst out, the battalion was in a line of sorts and under 100 yards from the enemy’s line. Directly the guns opened the men leapt up, and a wild rush carried them into the trenches, almost before the Germans could put up an fight. On the right ‘A’ Company met little resistance and after clearing the trench and bombing the dugouts, forged ahead to their second objective, which roughly corresponded to the Eastern portion of Circus Trench as far as the point where it turns North into the wood. This line, too, they successfully secured - by 3.45 consolidation had been begun, while patrols, which were pushed out to clear up the wood gathered in some sixty more prisoners. It was during this consolidation that the company was so unfortunate as to lose it commander, Lieutenant J.W. Lewis, who had taken command when Captain Tregelles was killed in Mansel Copse, he had led the advance with skill, and by clever handling of his men, had brought them so close up, when the attack opened that they were into the hostile line without giving the Germans a chance to resist effectively.’ Nearly extremely fine £110-130

5. Memorial Plaque named to Walter Twiss Thorp. Lieutenant Walter Twiss Thorp was killed in action on 28th March 1918, whilst serving with 1/7th Battalion, Manchester Regiment, he is buried at Douchy-Les-Ayette British Cemetery. NEF £110-130

6. A Memorial Plaque to Captain R.A. Dodd, Royal Field Artillery who had died of disease in Baghdad having previously been wounded at Longueval on the Somme in July 1916. Memorial Plaque named to Robert Alan Dodd. In original plaque folder with forwarding letter. Captain Robert Alan Dodd, died of disease whilst serving with 30th Brigade, Royal Field Artillery, the son of His Honour Judge Harry Dobb, of The Hill, Market Harborough, he was buried at Baghdad Cemetery. Dobb had originally entered France on 16th August 1914 with the Royal Horse Artillery as a 2nd Lieutenant. Dobb who had been at University College, Hampstead, died of Dysentery in Baghdad on 22nd December 1917. He had served with 3rd Cavalry Division in its famous stand at the First Battle of Ypres. Invalided home, on rejoining was appointed ADC to General Commanding in one of the new Artillery Divisions. Relinquished A.D.C. post to be Adjutant in an artillery brigade, and saw thirteen months service in France at Ypres, St. Eloi, Armentieres, the attack on the ‘Bluff’ and four weeks continuously in the Somme Battle. Sent home wounded he went as Acting Captain to Mesopotamia and commanded his battery as Substantive Captain from November 22nd 1917. ‘Bobby’ Dobb and his brother Conway were well known and loved by their generation at U.C.S. ‘R.A.’ was delicate in health and left early, but at Pembroke, Cambridge, he developed into a first rate oar, rowing the winning Trial Eight in 1913, and being elected Captain of the Pembroke boat. He rowed seven and G.C. five in the Pembroke boat which won the Ladies’ Plate in 1914. Besides winning the College Sculls and, with his brother, only being beaten for the Lowe’s Double Sculls in record time. ‘His great personal charm’ writes a friend ‘was only equalled by his influence on others, which was always on the side of good.’. Copy papers also confirm the Dodd had been wounded at Longueval on 19th July 1916 during the Somme Battles. Nearly extremely fine £100-125

7. A Mons Trio to 2nd Lieutenant C.H. Kirkaldy, 1st Battalion, Seaforth Highlanders who was killed in action, 10th March 1915 at Neuve Chapelle, having previously served in the 1/28th London Regiment (1st Artists Rifles). 1914 Star, named to 727 Lance Corporal C.H. Kirkaldy, 1/28th London Regiment. British War Medal and Victory Medal both named to 2nd Lieutenant C.H. Kirkaldy. C.H. Kirkaldy, the brother of Mr. T.J.W. Kirkaldy of Eskdaleside, Sleights, Yorkshire, killed 10th March 1915 and buried at Royal Irish Rifles Graveyard. Charles Henry Kirkaldy of Croft Lodge, Woodford Green, Essex had attested to the 1/28th London Regiment on 21st September 1909, he signed up for another 2 years (beyond the initial) in 1913, and signed an agreement to serve overseas on 23rd October 1914 as part of the Territorial Force. His death was officially reported by the Officer Commanding 1st Seaforth Highlanders, been noted as killed in action in the field on 10th March 1915. The Battalion War Diaries cover the afternoon of 10th March 1915 ‘This attack was carried out, ‘B’ Company bombing the enemy along the trnch from W, where Captain R.A.C. Murray was dangerously wounded, to C where thy linked up with a detachment of the 3rd London Regiment, who mad a gallant charge from Port Arthur, our **** guns assisted in keeping the enemy heads down – 2nd Lieutenant C.H. Kirkaldy was killed close to C.’ A note on the war diary states ‘2nd Lieutenant C.H. Kirkaldy was buried near the snipers hut (w) with a number of other men of the Battalion. His name and image appeared in the Illustrated London News of 3rd April 1915. With copy papers, war diaries and copy photograph of Kirkaldy in uniform. (3) Nearly extremely fine £425-500

8. A 1915 Trio and Plaque named to Major G.F. Higgins, 17th (1st City Pals) Battalion, Kings Liverpool Regiment, who fell in action during at Trones Wood during The Battle of the Somme on 10th July 1916, he had been the secretary of the Liverpool Cotton Association, to whom Lord Derby wrote expressing his regret of Higgins’ death. 1914-15 Star named to Major G.F. Higgins, Liverpool Regiment. British War Medal and Victory Medal both named to Major G.F. Higgins. These in small glazed frame with stand. Memorial Plaque named to George Frederick Higgins. George Frederick Higgins, was the son of Frederick C. and Charlotte Higgins of ‘Sunneyside’, Egerton Park, Rock Ferry, Cheshire. His father was a cotton broker, George Frederick was educated at Warwick School, where he served in the School Cadet Corps, and later in the 2nd Volunteer Battalion, King’s Liverpool Regiment. He worked with the Sea Insurance Co. Ltd, from 1896 until 1904, when he was appointed Assistant Secretary to the Liverpool Cotton Association, and Secretary in 1909. His pastime interests were many and varied, and he was a member of the choir of St. Peter’s Church, Rock Ferry, the Mersey Rowing Club, Birkenhead Park Rugby Club, the Royal Golf Club, Hoylake and the Rock Ferry Cricket Club. On the outbreak of war, he joined the 17th Battalion, and was gazetted Captain, commanding ‘A’ Company, on September 1st 1914. ‘A’ Company was mainly made up from men who had worked in the cotton business in Liverpool. He gained his Majority on August 4th 1915, and crossed to France with the Battalion in November 1915. At the time of his death the Battalion was in the newly captured line at Montauban, Somme, France. At 8am on the morning of the 10th July his company was lent to the 9th Infantry Brigade, for an attack on Trones Wood. This attack took place at 2.30pm, to take the enemy trenches, and relieve troops of the 90th Infantry Brigade, who were dug in at the edge of the wood. Higgins and his met fierce machine gun fire from well prepared positions, and he was killed, leading his men, just inside the wood. He was reputedly buried, presumably at a later stage, just outside the ruins of Guillemont, but after the war, his grave could not be found, and he is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial. He is also commemorated on a private grave memorial in Flaybrick Cemetery, Birkenhead. There is a photograph of this officer in the ‘Liverpool Post & Mercury’ for 17th July 1916. Lord Derby telegraphed the president of the Liverpool Cotton Association ‘It is with sincere regret that I have heard of the death of Major Higgins. I know what loss he will be to you, and I should like to put on record my great appreciation of the valuable service he rendered while raising the City of Liverpool Battalion. I saw my brother who commands a Brigade in France, and he feels his death most deeply. His loss is irreparable.’. The secretary of the association received a letter from Brigadier-General F.C. Stanley (Commanding 89th Infantry Brigade) regarding Higgins ‘He was sent forward with his Company to relieve some troops which had a bad time, and had been ordered to attack a certain place. A machine gun opened fire on them, and unfortunately he was one of the victims, falling just inside a wood. Efforts were gallantly made to get him out, but they were unavailing, and resulted in further loss of life. His body, was however, subsequently found. His death has been a great loss to this Brigade, and we all of us feel it most keenly. He was a splendid man, a most devoted friend of the City Battalions, and beloved by all. He was one of the prime movers in forming the City Battalions, and his energy and keenness were an example to all. The 17th Battalion Kings Liverpool Regiment have lost one of their finest officers, and I have lost one of my best friends.’. Colonel Fairfax of the 17th K.L.R. ‘He died gallantly. He was ordered to attack Trones Wood, which has proved so deadly for many, and splendidly he led his men. He himself reached Trones Wood, and I saw him lying just inside it, with his Orderly, Private Terry, lying wounded in the ditch near him. He is buried where he fell. He is a great loss to us all, and on behalf of every one in this Battalion I ask to be allowed to offer you our deepest sympathy.’ A few lines from a Private in ‘A’ Company, 17th K.L.R. shows how Major Higgins was regarded by his men. ‘Our Company made an attack on a wood which had been taken and lost twice before. Well, we climbed out of the trenches, and were met by heavy shell fire. How we got through was marvellous. The boys were splendid, they just walked on as if nothing was happening, with Major Higgins leading the way. We eventually reached the wood, and were met here by machine guns and snipers perched up in the trees. It was here that Major Higgins was killed, leading his company like the brave man he was.’ Group with folder full of research, including copies of war diaries, papers, newspaper articles, medal index card, photographs and other research. An emotive group to an Officer in the Liverpool Pals. (4) Extremely fine £750-850

9. A 1915 Trio, Memorial Plaque and Scroll to Captain A.J. Martin, Highland Light Infantry, killed in action near Le Touret on 15th May 1915, whilst attacking the German Trenches. 1914-15 Star named to Captain A.J. Martin, Highland Light Infantry. British War Medal and Victory Medal both named to Captain A.J. Martin. Memorial Plaque named to Arthur James Martin. These in contemporary fitted frame. Memorial Scroll named to Captain Arthur James Martin, Highland Light Infantry. Captain Arthur James Martin was killed in action whilst serving with 9th Battalion, Highland Light Infantry on 15th May 1915, he was aged 39. The son of Joseph and Tekla Martin of Bristol, husband of Jane Elizabeth Martin of Woodview, Portlaw, County Waterford, he is buried at Le Touret Military Cemetery. Born February 1876 at Bristol and educated at Clifton College. Came to Scotland as a young man and settled in Stirling. He worked in Glasgow with the Caledonian Tube Company. His connection with military matters began in 1980 when he joined as a Second Lieutenant, the Glasgow Highlanders, previously known as the 5th Volunteer Battalion, Highland Light Infantry. Raised to rank of Captain on enlisting he was killed in action in an attack on the German Trenches in Rue De Bois, near Le Touret on 15th May 1915 and was buried at a cemetery near Le Touret Memorial. The internment cemetery held at midnight was led by the Bishop of Khartoum. He left a widow and two children. With the group is a significant amount of press cuttings, photographs and hand written notes. As well as a presentation book of press cutting. An extract from a letter from an Officer in the Glasgow Highlanders ‘Since I last wrote, the Glasgow Highlanders have been in a real big fight, and have come out if he sadly reduced in numbers. We have lost six more officers, two Captain Martin and Lieutenant Spens killed, and four wounded. I don’t know if you knew Martin (he was a great friend of George Murdoch) but there was not a finer Officer in the Battalion. The coolness and puck he showed on all occasions were an example to us all. He died in leading his men against the German trenches, in what was really a forlorn hope.’ It was also noted that Martin was a keen golfer, rugby player and cricketer, playing for the West of Scotland Rugby and Cricket Club. A well researched and emotive group. (5) Nearly extremely fine £600-700

10. Captain L. Fitzmaurice, 8th Battalion, Somerset Light Infantry, who was killed in action on 18th November 1916 at the Battle of the Ancre, he had previously been noted on 26th September 1915 as wounded at the Battle of Loos. 1914-15 Star named to Lieutenant L. Fitzmaurice, Somerset Light Infantry. British War Medal and Victory Medal both named to Captain L. Fitzmaurice. Memorial Plaque named to Lindsay Fitzmaurice. Lindsay Fitzmaurice was killed in action on 18th November 1916 and is buried in Ancre British Cemetery, Beaumont-Hamel. With copy short service papers, signed up on 15th September 1914, he was from Lindfield in Sussex. He was granted a commission on 20th November 1914. A War Office Casualty form shows that Fitzmaurice was wounded 26th September 1915 at Loos, leaving his unit on 26th September and returning to the UK on 1st October, having suffered a gun shot wound to the left elbow, which left it fractured, and out of action for four months. A letter to the War Office regarding this wound requests a further gratuity on account of his injury, and the length of time it was taking for his recovery. Eventually he was instructed to rejoin his unit on 28th August 1916, and re-embark for France. There are various letters from the War Office including a copy of the telegram sent to his parents upon his death, which in some instances in the paperwork is given as 16th November 1916. (as opposed to the 18th on CWGC). Included is a copy of a Report of Operations for 25th/26th/27th September around Loos and Hill 70, copies of war diaries for November 1916 where he is again listed as killed on 18th November, an A5 sized photograph on card backing of Fitzmaurice in uniform. The Battalion also saw significant involvement in the initial attack on the Somme on 1st July, Fitzmaurice escaped this action as he was still recovering from his wounds, and the Battalion, saw significant casualties on this day. Lindsay’s brother Richard was killed in action on 25th September 1915 (the First Day of the Battle of Loos), whilst serving with 1/14th London Regiment (London Scottish), and is buried at Dud Corner Cemetery, Loos. A well-researched Officer Casualty group. Medals in modern presentation case. With five family photograph albums, virtually all pre-war and nearly entirely of family/social situations. (4) Nearly extremely fine £550-650

11. 2nd Lieutenant A.T.J. Balkwill, 8th Battalion, Black Watch, late of the London Scottish, killed in action at Butte-De- Warlencourt on 17th October 1916. 1914-15 Star named to 3464 Private A.T.J. Balkwill, 14th London Regiment. British War Medal and Victory Medal both named to 2nd Lieutenant A.T.J. Balkwill. Memorial Plaque named to Albert Thomas James Balkwill. Albert Thomas James Balkwill was born on 15th March 1893 at 133 Kilburn Park Road, Paddington. He was the son of Thomas and Annie Balkwill. Albert went to school at the Chamberlayne school in London. He volunteered to join the 14th London Regiment (London Scottish) at 59 Buckingham Gate, S.W. on the 5th November 1914. Aged 20 years and 8 months and resided at 38 Buchanan Gardens, Kensal Rise, Willesden N.W. He embarked for France on 19th March 1915 as part of the 47th (2nd London) Division. He took part in the Battle of Aubers Ridge on the 9th May 1915 and actions at Fromelles and Rue de Bois. He also took part in the Battle of Festubert 15th-25th May 1915. Albert was admitted to hospital on 28th June 1915 with influenza and went on to hospital at Etaples on the 30th. He was then transferred back to the UK. Whilst at home in England he applied for a commission as an officer on 1st November 1915 with the 11th Battalion, Black Watch. On the 24th December 1915 he received orders to attend the school of instruction Southfield, Stirling on the 8th January 1916 between 2pm and 4pm. He was discharged from Londons on 3rd January 1916. Following training he was appointed a 2nd Lieutenant ‘A’ Company in the 8th Service Battalion, Black Watch. On the 1st July 1916 they were in reserve trenches at Grove Town. By the 14th July they were in position for an attack on Longueval and Delville Wood. At 3.25am the battalion as part of the 9th Scottish Division (26th Brigade) were in the leading waves of an attack against Delville Wood, two lines of enemy trenches were taken including the edge of Delville Wood. By 10am following hard hand to hand fighting and heavy casualties all objectives had been taken and positions held 400 yards south of the village of Longueval. The following day every man was put into action to repel enemy counter attack delivered in succession from the South East, East and North East during the early afternoon. On the 18th July ‘A’ and ‘D’ companies with the 2nd Gordons recaptured the north end of Longueval during the morning. Counter attacks by the enemy in the evening drove back the companies but the enemy were checked and driven back to Delville Wood, outflanked the battalion withdrew to line held at Clarges Street. Casualties 568 strength, left 6 officers and 165 other ranks. On the 25th July the battalion was transferred to the Vimy sector and remained there until 5th October 1916 when it arrived in Mezerolles and the onto Albert on the 7th October 1916. The coming operation in which the battalion was about to take place was an attack by the 9th Scottish Division on the Butte-de-Warlencourt and the trench system surrounding it. On the 17th October 1916 orders were received that the 5th Camerons would attack Snag Trench early the following day along with a company of the Black Watch. ‘A’ Company was detailed for this duty and 2nd Lieutenant A. Balkwill and A. Hutchinson were sent forward to reconnoitre the ground. Unfortunately Balkwill was killed and Hutchinson seriously wounded by artillery fire on their way up. This left a shortage of officers and ‘B’ company were tasked in their place. A letter dated 17th December 1916 stated that Lieutenant Balkwill’s body had been found and buried, the only item being recovered was his pay book. He is buried at Warlencourt Cemetery, having been killed on 17th October 1916. With folder full of research, including copy papers, copy medal index card, copy photographs, copy war diaries, copy attestation papers and copy war diaries. (4) Nearly extremely fine £550-650

12. Lieutenant A.B. Porter, 4th Battalion, Highland Light Infantry, who was killed on 3rd October 1915, being shot through the head and killed instantly whilst re-organising his men after an unsuccessful attack. 1914-15 Star named to Lieutenant A.B. Porter, Highland Light Infantry. British War Medal and Victory Medal both named to Lieutenant A.B. Porter. Memorial Plaque named to Aubrey Blackwood Porter. Porter was killed in action whilst attached to the 2nd Battalion, from the 4th Battalion, Highland Light Infantry, aged 24 his date of death was 3rd October 1915, and is buried at Vermelles British Cemetery. The son of the late Lt. Gerald M. Porter, (7th Hussars) and Mary Blackwood Porter of West Lodge, North Berwick. Educated at Rugby and new College, Oxford. Gazetted Aug. 1914 from O.T.C. Rowed in New College Boat in Torpids. Member of the Swiss Alpine Club. Born at Stanton Harcourt, Oxford. He had entered France on 17th May 1915. With effects from, copy papers, copy Medal Index Card, copy card bordered photograph. Porter attended Rugby School from 1904 to 1909, and went to New College, Oxford in 1910. He rowed in the New College Second VIII in 1913 and 1914. He was a keen alpine climber and a member of the Swiss Alpine Club. He volunteered for service on the outbreak of War, receiving a commission in the 4th Battalion, Highland Light Infantry in August 1914, and obtaining his Lieutenancy in March 1915. He was attached to the 2nd Battalion in May and went with it to the front. He was in the actions of 25th and 26th September near La Bassee, when he was in charge of the smoke-balls, under cover of which the attack was made, and in those of October 2nd and 3rd. On the latter day, when re-organising his men after an unsuccessful attack, he was shot through the head and killed instantaneously. He fell on October 3rd 1915. His colonel wrote ‘He had proved himself an excellent Officer, keen, reliable and brave, and his loss is very much felt by all of us.’ A full folder of research accompanies the group. (4) NEF £550-650

13. 2nd Lieutenant T.S. Newell, Cheshire Regiment, who died of wounds on 5th July 1915, two days after he had suffered them. 1914-15 Star named to 2nd Lieutenant T.S. Newell, Cheshire Regiment. British War Medal and Victory Medal both named to 2nd Lieutenant T.S. Newell. The following is extracted from The Liverpool Scroll of Fame, which book includes a fine portrait photograph of recipient: ‘Second Lieutenant Thomas Stanley Newell, who fell in 1915, was the second son of Mr T. M. Newell, Chief Engineer of the Mersey Docks and Harbour Board. From his father he had inherited a talent for engineering, and he showed it very definitely when between the years 1906 to 1914 he was a student at the well known Oundle School, Northamptonshire. On attaining his nineteenth birthday he applied for a commission. He was gazetted to the 3rd Cheshires on October 5th, 1914, and trained with them until March 15th, 1915, when he was drafted to France, and attached to the 2nd Battalion at Ypres. He speedily received his baptism of fire, for at that time the smallness of our armies made it necessary to send reinforcements direct to the front line almost as soon as they arrived. In his cheerful letters to his parents at Westwood, Noctorum, he gave crisply-phrased pen-pictures of his experiences, and it may be well to quote from one dated the 28th of April 1915. “I have just returned from a very big battle in the open, “ he wrote. “The Cheshires and Northumberlands have received special praise from one high authority. We saved the situation till the reinforcements came. We were attacked by 6,000 Germans. We got into a trench about three feet deep, and as soon as daylight broke they shelled the place continually all morning. The shells came from all sides. The fire slackened in the afternoon, and then about four o’clock we had to get out of the ditch and hold the road. We dug ourselves in over night, and at dawn on Monday morning they came for us. We held on as long as we could, and then retired in good order, stopping at every hedge and firing at them. We at last arrived at our main line of defence.”... Late in June he was entitled to leave, but in view of the shortage of officers he declined to take it. Then on July 3rd he was on special duty with a working party in advance of our lines, and by an ill-chance he was severely wounded. “I think this is a ticket for Blighty Sergeant,” he exclaimed light-heartedly as he would - but it was far more serious than he imagined. He died two days later in hospital.’. Thomas Stanley Newell had attended Oundle School and an obituary for him is on the school website - https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/Thomas-Stanley-Newell-5-July-1915-1?returnUrl=/World-War-I-. Ex DNW July 2004. (3) Good very fine £475-550

14. A 1915 Trio Lieutenant G. Donaldson, 6th Battalion, Gordon Highlanders, he was killed in action 16th May 1917, having been wounded at Loos and on the Somme. 1914-15 Star named to 2nd Lieutenant G. Donaldson, Gordon Highlanders. British War Medal and Victory Medal both named to Lieutenant G. Donaldson. Lieutenant George Donaldson, was killed in action on 16th May 1917 whilst serving with 6th Battalion, Gordon Highlanders, the son of John Donaldson and Sarah Slater Donaldson of Morven View, Portknockie, Banffshire, he is buried at Crump Trench British Cemetery. With copy CWGC and Medal Index Card, address on MIC given as Williamson Street, Wick, Scotland. Photograph of Donaldson in uniform. Casualty form confirms that Donaldson was wounded on 26th September 1915 during the Battle of Loos, suffering a gun shot wound to the thigh, he rejoined his unit on 22nd June 1916, and was again wounded this time by barbed wire and gunshot wounds to both knees on 5th October 1916, copy of the official notification of his death, copy of his will. The 6th Battalion, Gordon Highlanders were in the line around the area of Roeux on the date of Donaldson’s death, they had been in the process of relieving units of the Seaforth Highlanders when they came under heavy fire from the Germans, this involving Gas as well as high explosive shells, when they were diverted to repel a German infantry attack along the Railway and at the village of Roeux, the attack lasted all day and the attack was successfully repelled. Donaldson is listed in the War Diary as being one of the officers killed. 6th Gordon Highlanders had previously been involved in the capture of the Roeux Chemical Works in late April, with the following being written by the Brigadier-General who had commanded the 153rd Infantry Brigade ‘I deeply regret the heavy loss sustained by the 6th Battalion Gordon Highlanders, and especially that of Lt. Col Dawson, who was severely wounded. The Battalion advanced magnificently, and, had the black line been taken as had been expected, I have no doubt the Brown Line would have been reached… As it was, the 6th Gordon Highlanders did most valuable work in reaching the chemical works in spite of the heavy loss. The Higher Command is very pleased with the day’s operations.. as the enemy suffered extraordinary losses in their counter-attack. It’s advance in artillery formation with the 6th Black Watch was perfect, and one of the most imposing sights I have ever seen.’. With a forwarding letter for his Trio, the registered envelope for the medal, medal boxes, and a copy A5 photograph of Donaldson in uniform. (3) Nearly extremely fine £425-500

15. A 1915 Trio to Captain J.H. Berkley, 10th Battalion, West Yorkshire Regiment, who died of wounds in April 1916, he had previously served in the West African Frontier Force. 1914-15 Star named to Captain J.H. Berkley, West Yorkshire Regiment. British War Medal and Victory Medal both named to Captain J.H. Berkley. John Humphrey Berkley, died of wounds on 8th April 1916, and is buried at Bailleul Communal Cemetery Extension. He was born on 4th July 1889, the only son of Lieutenant-Colonel J. Berkley, D.S.O. (f, 1876) of Rooksbury Mill, Andover, and late of the Royal Field Artillery. He studied one term at Winchester, before being withdrawn for the scholarship examination at Marlborough, he obtained the senior scholarship and after five years at Marlborough passed into Sandhurst in 1907. Commissioned in the 14th Battalion, West Yorkshire Regiment, he spent about two years with the West African Frontier Force, and was promoted Captain and appointed Adjutant of the 10th Battalion, West Yorkshires in September 1914. The Battalion War Diary noted that on the 6th April they had been shelled slightly, and that Captain Berkley had been wounded. A copied photograph of him uniform is included, as well as copy papers including details of the forwarding of his effects, notifications of his wound, and of his death to his family, papers for his admission to the Royal Military Academy, copy Medal Index Card, copy modern colour photograph of his grave. (3) Nearly extremely fine £425-500

16. A Great War Pair and Plaque Captain W.E. Villiers, 5th Battalion, King’s Royal Rifle Corps, attached to 9th Battalion, when he was killed in action on 10th November 1917. British War Medal and Victory Medal both named to Captain W.E. Villiers. Memorial Plaque named to William Earle Villiers. The son of John Russell Villiers and Grace Elizabeth Villiers of 49 Hans Place, Sloane Street, London. S.W.1. Educated at Winchester College, killed in action aged 20 on 10th November 1917 and buried at White House Cemetery. William Earle Villiers was born on 6th January 1897 and was the second son of John Russell and Grace Elizabeth Villiers of 49 Hans Place, Sloane Street, Chelsea, London, grandson of Major-General William Earle, C.B., C.S.I.. He was educated at Cheam School and afterwards at Winchester College where he became head of Du Boulay’s House and was a member of the Officer Training Corps. He had matriculated at New College, Oxford, but on leaving Winchester in July 1915 he immediately received his commission in the 5th Battalion, King’s Royal Rifle Corps. He was subsequently attached to 9th Battalion and went to France in May 1916. He took part in the fighting on the Somme that summer, and served for some time as an instructor at a training camp at Le Havre. He was killed in action whilst superintending a working party engaged in fixing a gun. He had obtained his captaincy the previous month. William Earle Villiers’ brother, Richard Montagu was wounded in Normandy in 1944 and earned the DSO and bar whilst serving as Brigadier in North West Europe. With copy Medal Index Card, copy papers, and a postcard photograph of Villiers in uniform. (3) Nearly extremely fine £400-450

17. A Great War Pair and Plaque to 2nd Lieutenant H.B. Lever, 5th Battalion, Bedfordshire Regiment, he had been wounded on Easter Sunday 1917, being taken Prisoner on 14th October 1918, having silenced several enemy machine guns, he unfortunately died of his wounds on 23rd October 1918. British War Medal and Victory Medal both named to 2nd Lieutenant H.B. Lever. Memorial Plaque named to Harold Brassington Lever. All contained in a glazed contemporary frame. Lever died whilst a prisoner of war on 23rd October 1918, having been captured on 14th October 1918. Harold Brassington Lever, signed up 16th November 1915 aged 29, he had lived at 62 Spencer Road, Bedford. He had originally served as a Private in France before being sent back to the UK for training, and being given a commission on 27th November 1917. His father was a vicar and on 19th October 1918 the Vicar received intimation that is youngest son 2nd Lieutenant H.B. Lever was wounded on 14th October . He joined the Colours June 10th 1916, and after four months training at Tring left for France, and was slightly wounded in the left hand in battle on Easter Monday 1917. On June 10th 1917, he returned to England to take up a Commission. His Cadetship was spent at Emmanuel College, Cambridge, and he was Gazetted to the 5th Bedfords at the end of November, when, after four months at Crowborough, he crossed to France and shortly afterwards took a course of training in the Trench Mortars.’ A letter from Chaplain A.S. Mayne of the 1st Worcester Regiment reached the vicar on 18th October 1918 ‘Dear Mr. Lever – It is with great regret that I write to your son, 2nd Lt. H.B. Lever, is wounded and missing. I have been all over the ground where the fight took place, and found his service book, but no other trace, and so there is every hope that he is a prisoner. I have very good evidence that the enemy were taking care of our wounded. He took part in an effort to get across a canal, and for the moment we were driven out. He has gained a great reputation with the Battery, and the men are full of praise for him, as also are the officers and men of this Battalion. Any news of his being a prisoner will come direct to you, and I should be glad if you would let us know if you hear, especially as I fell more than usual interest, as I know your district well.’. There is a series of letters from various other participants in the action in which he was wounded and taken prisoner… one to Mrs. H.B. Lever from Robert E. Barringer states ‘Dear Mrs Lever, I am afraid I have to write and tell you that your husband was wounded on the 14th inst, by an enemy machine gun, and was as far as I can ascertain, taken prisoner soon after. The information I can get is very scanty, as the whole of the detachment under his command have also failed to come back, with the exception of one man, who was wounded early in the action, and was evacuated to hospital before I could see him. Your husband was co-operating with an Infantry Company on a very gallant action which had to be undertaken. I have interviewed the only surviving officer engaged, and he told me that the services rendered by your husband was invaluable, and that his bravery was magnificent. He had silenced several enemy machine guns, thereby saving for the time being many lives. His servant was with him when he was wounded, and was carrying him back when he too was shot. Your husband was last seen lying on a stretcher waiting to be evacuated when it was found that the Company was completely surrounded and outnumbered. We all trust that he is now a prisoner, and that he will recover from his wound, as he was captured soon after being hit. A search party was sent out to find him as soon as it was dusk, by they were unable to obtain any trace, and so I think we may hope that he will be safe. I will personally see that his kit is packed and forwarded in the usual way. Of your husband I cannot speak too highly. He was a man who I am proud to have had the privilege to have served with. His personal bravery under fire was known by everybody. On the 7th of this month his own gallantry saved a critical situation, and his conduct on that date has been spoken of by all Officers in the Brigade. He was respected and admired by all who knew him, his men trusted him implicitly, and we his brother officers, cannot yet realize our loss. To us he is irreplaceable, both on parade and in the Mess. Please accept my sincerest sympathy, for though his loss to us seems everything, I believe I can realise vaguely what it means to you. There is hope and I confidently believe that he will return to you when all this is settled.’ Letters dated after the war from several of those present state ‘About 8am Mr Lever was sniped, a bullet entering his arm and going through his right shoulder. With the help of his servant Pte. Francis we bandaged him up and a few minutes later Francis was sniped a bullet entering his spine, he died within two minutes. Previous to this we had fired the last of our shells so the guns were practically useless, Capt. Prosser next gave the order to evacuate as best we could. Our platoon tried to retire and were completely wiped out; Instead of matters improving they became worse principally through our Lewis guns not returning any fire. Well Ptes Hardwick, Smith and Moran decided to run for it the remainder stopping with me with the hope of getting Mr. Lever and the two guns out.’… ‘Mr. Lever was carried in by German stretcher bearers and was taken to hospital.’ Eventually Lever’s parents received the sad news of their son’s death on the day the Germans signed the Treaty of Versailles (28th June 1919), which officially ended the Great War. An emotive group with many testimonies to their son’s gallantry, included in a folder full of research. (3) Good very fine £350-400

18. A Great War Pair and Plaque to 2nd Lieutenant F.H. Dyke, Royal West Kent Regiment, attached 7th Battalion, Loyal North Lancashire Regiment who was killed in action on 27th September 1917, when a shell exploded in his dugout killing 2 officers and 4 other ranks. British War Medal and Victory Medal both named to 2nd Lieutenant F.H. Dyke. Memorial Plaque named to Francis Hart Dyke. The son of Colonel Edward Hart Dyke (late R.A.), and Grace Dyke of Leavers, Hadlow, Tonbridge, he was killed in action aged just 19 on 27th September 1917, he is remembered on the Fusilier Wood Memorial at Duhallow A.D.S. Cemetery. The note for the war diary on that date states ‘A quiet day on the whole front. The shell hole posts were slightly reorganised and improved during the night of the 26th and 27th. Unfortunately a shell entered the dugout occupied by ‘A’ Company, H.Q. and exploded inside. 2nd Lieutenant F.H. Dyke was killed and Captain W.F.H. Maule, DSO, badly wounded. Of the 12 other ranks in the dugout , 4 were killed and 8 wounded. Having attended Wellington School, there is an entry in the school yearbook of 1917 ‘Second Lieutenant Francis Hart Dyke, Royal West Kent Regiment, fell in action on September 27th. He was in the Picton 1912-15. He passed into Sandhurst in September of the latter year, gaining one of the prize Cadetships, and was gazetted to the Royal West Kent Regiment in July 1916. He was thence attached to the Loyal North Lancashire Regiment. The Adjutant wrote of him ‘From the time he joined us, though he was the youngest officer in the Regiment, his bright nature and charming manners were an example to us all. He was one of the best officers in the Regiment and very popular with the men.’ The Captain commanding his company writes ‘He had been in my company ever since he joined the Battalion. He was great friend of mine and was on the most efficiency officers we had in the Battalion. He was most popular and trusted both amongst officers and men.’ With folder full of research including copy papers, medal index card, and excerpt from the Wellington Year Book which includes a photograph of him in uniform. (3) Nearly extremely fine £350-400

19. A Great War Pair and Plaque to 2nd Lieutenant J.L. Barnicot, Lincolnshire Regiment, who was killed in action on 22nd December 1916, eight days after his nineteenth birthday, he had studied at Marlborough College. British War Medal and Victory Medal both named to 2nd Lieutenant J.L. Barnicot. Memorial Plaque named to John Livingston Barnicot. Killed in action on 22nd December 1916, aged 19, whilst serving with 1st Battalion, Lincolnshire Regiment. Born at Shelley, Yorkshire, the only son of Richard and Gertrude Barnicot of Woodside, Grimscar, Huddersfield, he is buried at Vermelles British Cemetery. Barnicot had been educated at Marlborough College. An article appeared in the ‘Huddersfield Weekly Examiner’ on 30th December 1916. ‘Second Lieutenant John Livingston Barnicot, Lincolnshire Regiment, was killed in action on 22nd December. He was the son of Mr and Mrs R.A. Barnicot, and grandson of Mr. John Barnicot, of Wood Lea, Shepley, and of Mr Livingston Middlemost of Sedgefield. Born at Shepley on 14th December 1897. Second Lieutenant Barnicot was killed only eight days after attaining his nineteenth birthday. He was educated at Clive House School, Colwyn Bay, and at Marlborough College. From the Officers’ Training Corps of Marlborough College he obtained his commission in the Lincolnshire Regiment on 12th June 2015. For nine months he was attached to a headquarters’ staff at an east coast town, but he joined his regiment at the front in September last. When killed in action he was in temporary command of his company.’ With copy war diaries for his unit, 22nd December saw the relief of his battalion in the front line. (3) Nearly extremely fine £325-375

20. A Great War Pair to Lieutenant D.L. Moore, 1st Battalion, Somerset Light Infantry, who was killed in action on 22nd April 1918. British War Medal and Victory Medal both named to Lieutenant D.L. Moore. Douglas Lewis Moore, was killed in action on 22nd April 1918, aged 19. The son of Mr L. Moore, of 153 Ardgowan Road, Catford, London, he is buried at Chocques Military Cemetery. Commissioned 16th August 1916, embarked for France on 11th December 1917, joined 1st Battalion, S.L.I. on 22nd December 1917, previously of Battersea Grammar School and R.M.C. He was posted to ‘A’ Company, promoted Lieutenant 16th February 1918, and was killed in action on 22nd April 1918. Moore, served in the same battalion as the famous author C.S. Lewis, who was wounded just a week before Moore was killed, and who spent the rest of the war convalescing in a hospital in the UK. (2) Good very fine £180-220

21. A Great War Pair to Captain F.S. Brain, Royal Berkshire Regiment attached 1st Battalion, Dorset Regiment when he was killed in action, he had previously been mentioned in despatches. British War Medal and Victory Medal with Mention in Despatches emblem, both named to Captain F.S. Brain. Francis Sydney Brain was killed in action on 3rd October 1918. The son of Sydney and Gertrude Mary Brain of ‘Kelvin’ 48 Alexandra Road, Reading. (B.A.) (Cambridge), Scholar of Trinity Hall, Cambridge, he is buried at Cerisy-Gailly Military Cemetery. An article appeared in the Chronicle on Friday October 18th 1918 ‘Warm tributes to the late Captain F.S. Brain, Dorset Regiment, son of Mr and Mrs. Sydney Brain, are contained, in letters which his father and mother have received during the past few days. His Major writes – ‘His death has been a blow to all who knew him in the battalion, particularly the men of his own company. He was killed while going forward in the recent attack in which his company did so well. I was talking to him just before his death, which came quickly and he did not suffer. I fully realise what a blow this has been to you, but I trust that you will be consoled by the fact that Captain Brain was killed at a time when he was doing jolly well.’ A former brother officer writes ‘I served for a considerable time with your son in the Dorset Regiment and I was very sincerely attached to him. We all loved him – his cheeriness and good-fellowship always ready with a bit of a song to cheer one up in the most cheerless circumstances, but above all the absolute honesty and straight-forwardness of his character.’ An ex-subaltern in the deceased’s company wrote ‘He was loved by every officer, NCO, and man in the company, and also by all who knew him in other companies. It was a great blow to me when I saw the sad news, as he and I had been the very best of pals for the past four months.’ His servant wrote to Mrs. Brain ‘It is impossible to tell you in words how awfully sorry everyone in my company feels at losing such a good officer. I myself know that it will be impossible to get another such officer to be a servant for. The most curious thing of all is that the Captain went through all the attacks all right when we lost about half the battalion, then on returning to the support line a shell drops at his feet and kills him and another officer who was with him. Mr. Brain was hit just over the right eye and right side of the face. His body was got away and buried behind the lines. Trusting you will accept the sympathy from me on behalf of the company that knew him.’. Born in 1893, Brain was educates at Reading School and Leighton Park School, and in 1912 he obtained a scholarship at Trinity Hall, Cambridge. At the outbreak of war he joined the Cambridge University O.T.C., and on February 26th 1915, was gazetted 2nd Lieutenant being promoted Lieutenant on 29th July 1918. He proceeded to France in June 1916, and was attached to the 1st Battalion, Dorset Regiment at the time of his death. He had spent the early part of the war on recruiting work while quartered on Reading. Captain Brain had been mentioned in the London Gazette in Sir Douglas Haig’s despatch of 28th December 1918, where he is also noted as having been killed in action. Brain is mentioned in the history of the 1st Battalion, Dorsetshire Regiment in a segment that covers the Battle of the Beaurevoir Line between 3rd-5th October 1918. ‘At 1am on 3rd October, the Dorsets received orders to capture Sequehart. It was part of a big movement by the 32nd and 46th Divisions against the Beaurevoir Line north of the village of Sequehart and Ramicourt, Zero was fixed for 6.25am. Lt. Col Thwaytes was on leave and the Battalion was under Major C.H. Morris. The Commanding Officer took company officers forward and pointed out their objectives. Companies ‘A’, ‘D’ and ‘B’ with ‘C’ in support, were in position by 6am. When the advance commenced there was a thick ground mist but troops were able to work up close to the barrage. The enemy’s reply was feeble, but a few shells fell on ‘C’ Company, and it was then that Captain Brain and Lieut. Boileau were killed. The Battalion swept on and captured all their objectives by 7.45am. The enemy had a strong force ready to counter attack, and this was launched within a quarter of an hour. ‘A’ Company under Lieutenant C.J. Lonsdale, promptly charged the enemy, bayonetting twenty-five and driving a large number in front of them, but furthers waves of Germans came round both flanks and all our companies – by now very weak through losses from machine gun fire were forced for a moment to give way. But they retained their hold on the western end of the village, and a little later were able once more to driver the enemy out of the east end of the village.’. With folder full of research, including copy papers, newspaper articles, war diaries, regimental histories, London gazette, copy photograph in uniform, copy school group photograph, copy Reading School Roll of Honour. (2) Nearly extremely fine £225-275

22. A Great War Military Medal Group to Second Lieutenant G.W. Graham , Middlesex Regiment, who had won the Military Medal prior to being commissioned, and killed at Ypres whilst attached to the 5th Battalion, Lancashire Fusiliers. Military Medal, Geo V, named to 4532 Private G.W. Graham, 13th Battalion, Middlesex Regiment. 1914-15 Star named to G-4532 Private G.W. Graham, Middlesex Regiment. British War Medal and Victory Medal both named to 2nd Lieutenant G.W. Graham. Memorial Plaque named to George William Graham. With Middlesex Regiment cap badge. George William Graham was killed in action on 20th September 1917 and is remembered on the Tyne Cot Memorial. His Military Medal had appeared in the London Gazette of 27th October 1916, suggesting a Somme award. He had also previously been Mentioned in Despatches in the London Gazette of 15th June 1916 (commended for good work on the Somme). With copy papers, Graham was from Whitefield, Manchester, he attested as a Private on 8th September 1914, and was discharged to a commission on 26th June 1917, he served in France from 1st September 1915 until 22nd January 1917, and had been wounded on 30th April 1916, having attended a Guards Officer Cadet Battalion beginning on 8th March 1917, he was given a commission in the Middlesex Regiment on 26th July 1917. Graham was initially reported missing in action after 20th September 1917, before the War Office informed his widow on 9th October 1917, that they were sorry to report that he had been killed in action. The Battalion War Diary indicates heavy fighting around Fokker Farm near Ypres, on the afternoon of 20th September with a battalion attack on the area around Fokker Farm and Wurst Farm, which gained significant success. Graham was one of 8 officers killed and 8 wounded during this attack. His Commanding Officer, Col G. Brighton, wrote ‘He faced death as a true soldier, and was a very gallant and just officer, most courteous and ready to assistant in every way. He will be missed much by one and all, and his battalion greatly deplore his death, for he was very popular with all ranks.’ Graham’s next of kin address on his Medal Index Card is given as 49 Portland Road, Hove, Sussex. Sold with Military Medal investiture ticket, memorial card, and Carte de Visite of his wife, Mrs. G.M. Graham. Entry from De Ruvigny’s (copy digital file available on request), states ‘…. Born Whitefield, County of Lancaster, 31st July 1887, educated All Saints’ school there, enlisted in the Middlesex Regiment, 8th September 1914, served with the Expeditionary Force in France and Flanders, taking part in many engagements, was gassed and invalided home April 1916, received a commission, and was gazetted 2nd Lieutenant., 6th Middlesex Regiment, July 1917, joined in battalion in France in August following, attached to Lancashire Fusiliers and was killed in action East of Ypres on 20th September 1917, buried at Langemarck….’ (5) Nearly extremely fine £1,100-1,300

23. An Excellent Casualty Group to Second Lieutenant W.H. Flett, Royal Highlanders, awarded the Military Cross for actions at Vimy Ridge in April 1916, Flett was wounded in the action, and died from these wounds just over two weeks afterwards, this along with his Brother’s British War Medal who was also killed in action, and his sister’s medal who served with the YMCA in France. Military Cross, Geo V, unnamed as issued. British War Medal and Victory Medal both named to Second Lieutenant W.H. Flett. Memorial Plaque named to William Henry Flett. Born on 17th January 1883 in Edinburgh. He was educated at the Leys School, Cambridge, and played in the 1st XV, 1st XI and at Lacrosse. He also payed for Edinburgh Wanderers 1st XV. William was a student of Law at the University of Edinburgh from 1905-1908. He became a chartered accountant and was working in this capacity in Canada when the First World War broke out. In March 1915, he enlisted at Vancouver and was initially posted to the 47th Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force, then transferred to the 30th Battalion. He was discharged on 22nd August 1915 having received a commission in the Imperial Army. He had in fact become a Second Lieutenant in the 1/6th Battalion, Royal Highlanders and left for the Western Front, joining his battalion by 15th January 1916. By the beginning of April 1916, William Flett was with the 6th Battalion at Neuville St. Vaast on Vimy Ridge and on 3rd April 1916 at 7.15pm ‘the enemy sprung two mines which did considerable damage to our trenches’. The part played by William Flett in this action was described in a letter to his family from a fellow officer. ‘Lt. Flett was in charge of a section of the line held by the Regiment when the Germans fired two mines and attempted to bomb the Black Watch out of their position. He is reported to have acquitted himself with marked courage and devotion. Even after his foot smashed, he continued to pass up bombs, but was wounded a second time by a bomb, sustaining a compound fracture of the thigh. He was taken to hospital, where it was found that, in addition to his other wounds, he was hurt in both arms.’ Recommended for the Military Cross for his actions on 3rd April 1916, the London Gazette gave his citation on 16th May 1916 ‘For conspicuous gallantry during a bombing attack. Although hit several times, he continued to assist in the supply of bombs and to encourage his men till he was finally disabled.’. Seriously wounded in this action, he died of injuries on 19th April 1916, and lies buried in Aubigny Communal Cemetery Extension. William Henry Flett was one of five brothers, three of whom died in the Great War. Also with a British War Medal to his sister A.B. Flett, Annie B. Flett served with the YMCA in France and this was her single entitlement. In addition a British War Medal named to 2nd Lieutenant A.D. Flett. Second Lieutenant Arthur David Flett, 16th Royal Scots, was killed in action on 9th April 1917. Born on 14th January 1880 in Hatton Place, Edinburgh. He was the son of David Flett, Law Agent, and Eleanora Scott Cockburn Flett, whose maiden surname was Binnie. He was educated at the Leys School, Cambridge and played for Edinburgh Wanderers. Arthur Flett attended the University of Edinburgh as a Student of Law, 1901-03 and qualified as a Chartered Accountant in 1904. Evidently much involved in sports (as were all his brothers), Arthur Flett was Treasurer of Edinburgh Univesity Athletics Club and Secretary of the Scottish (Rugby) Football Union. At the time of the First World War, Arthur Flett was practising as a Chartered Accountant and living at 5 Buckingham Terrace, Edinburgh. On 3rd December 1915, he attested at Edinburgh for service in the army, probably under the Derby Scheme. He gave his next of kin as his brother Dr Andrew Binny Flett. On 4th December 1915 he was placed on Army Reserve, and on 24th January 1916 he was posted to the Inns of Court Officer Training Corps. Following brief service in Berkhamsted with his unit on 8th March 1916, he was admitted to No.9 Officer’s Cadet Battalion at Gailes, Ayrshire. On 3rd August 1916, he was appointed Second Lieutenant in the 7th (Reserve) Battalion, The Royal Scots. Thereafter Flett was posted to the Western Front, to join the 16th Royal Scots. On 9th April 1917, he took part in the attack of 34th Division at the Battle of Arras. His Battalion, 16th Royal Scots, was supported by 15th Battalion. This was first day of the Battle of Arras, which proved most successful for the British, who were able to make substantial advances, however success came at a price ‘one group of German machine-gunners fought to the death, and was only put out of action by a gallant charge led by 2nd Lieutenants A.D. Flett and Thurburn, both of whom fell dead just before their men closed with the Boches. Arthur David Flett is buried in Bailleul Road East Cemetery. MC Group in modern presentation case. With digital files that are emailable to winning bidder of any interested parties. (6) Nearly extremely fine £1,600-2,000

End of Part 2 of the Officer Casualty Collection.

Collection of Medals to the Gordon Highlanders . 24. A Mons Trio to Private H. Bain, 2nd Battalion, Gordon Highlanders who was killed in action on 29th October 1914, the same day that Lieutenant J.A.O. Brooke from the Battalion won the Victoria Cross near Gheluvelt, Belgium. 1914 Star with bar 5th Aug-22nd Nov named to 824 Private H. Bain, 2nd Battalion, Gordon Highlanders. British War Medal and Victory Medal both named to 324 Private H. Bain, Gordon Highlanders. Henry Bain, 2nd Battalion, Gordon Highlanders, born Fyvie, Aberdeenshire, enlisted at Auchnagatt, was killed in action 29th October 1914. The Regimental History describes events on that day ‘At the worst moment, when a counter-attack had failed and the defence had seemed to be on edge of disaster, the heroism of Captain J.A.O. Brooke had done much to restore it. Brooke was killed, and received the posthumous award of the Victoria Cross. Another contribution came from 2nd Gordon Highlanders. ‘C’ Company, commanded by Captain B.G.R. Gordon, had remained in its trenches and had been inflicting heavy loss on the enemy. Early in the afternoon it was given a great opportunity when the Germans appeared in mass only a few hundred yards away. On the front of one platoon alone 240 dead were counted later. The lost trenches at Gheluvelt were not recovered, but the front was otherwise restored with little change. Besides Captain Brooke, the 2nd Gordons had lost Lieutenant the Honourable S. Fraser and 2 officers attached from other regiments killed and 3 officers wounded. The only figure given for the casualties of the rank and file is ‘about one hundred’. Brooke’s citation for his Victoria Cross which was gazetted on 2nd February 1915 reads ‘Brooke led two attacks on the German trenches under heavy rifle fire and machine-gun fire, regaining a lost trench at a very critical moment. By his marked coolness and promptitude on this occasion, Brooke prevented the enemy from breaking through our line at a time when a general counter-attack could not have been organised. Having regained the lost trench, he went back to bring up supports and in doing so was killed.’. Both Bain and Brooke are buried together in Zantvoorde British Cemetery. (3) Nearly extremely fine £200-240

25. An important Mons Trio to Major A.W. Buckingham, 3rd attached 1/5th Battalion, Gordon Highlanders who was killed in action on 17th November 1914 at Hooge in the Ypres Salient. 1914 Star bar 5th Aug-22nd Nov, British War Medal and Victory Medal all named to Major A.W. Buckingham. (Gordon Highlanders on Star). Aubrey Webster Buckingham, Major, 3rd Battalion, Gordon Highlanders, 3rd son of the late Joseph Hicks Buckingham, of Lancaster Gate, London, and Truro by his wife Lucy Webster, daughter of Benjamin Hallewell of Leeds, born London, 11th October 1870 educated Elstree and Harrow, gazetted Lieutenant in the London Scottish Volunteers in 1892, and saw service in South Africa 1899-1902. He took part in the Operations in Natal in 1899 in command of volunteer details, and was afterwards appointed garrison adjutant at Green Point Camp, and for his services received the Queen’s medal with three clasps and the King’s medal with two clasps. He was given the rank of honorary Captain in the Army, 31st May 1901 and that of Major 11th January 1902, and was attached to the 3rd Battalion (Reserve of Officers) of the Gordon Highlanders. He settled at Harrietsham in 1902, purchasing a large portion of the Stede Hill estate and becoming Lord of the Manor. On the outbreak of war he was transferred to the 1st Battalion and went to the front on 6th September 1914. He was killed in action near Hooge, 17th November 1914. Major Buckingham, married at Harrietsham, 2nd June 1908, Mabel Felizardae (Harrietsham Manor, Kent), daughter of the late Colonel Walter Reginald Rudge, of Stede Court, Harrietsham. He was attached to the 1st Battalion, when he was killed at Hooge. Major W. Baird, Commanding 1st Battalion, Gordon Highlanders, wrote to Mrs. Buckingham. ‘It is with the greatest sorrow that I write to tell you of your husband’s death. It was on November 17th, and our position was being heavily shelled by German Artillery. Your husband, with two officers of the Wilts Regt., was taking shelter in a dug-out, killing your husband and other officer, and very dangerously wounding the third. I need not tell you how deeply the whole Regiment., officers and men alike, have felt and will feel his loss. We have lost a sterling friend and splendid officer, whose whole heart was in his duty. We have buried him in a wood, close to where he fell. The place has been enclosed and marked with a wooden cross. The spot where he lies is in a little wood, not far from the road which leads from Ypres to Menin, S.E. of the village of Hooge.’ Buckingham is buried at Ypres Reservoir Cemetery. With research including two copy photographs of Buckingham in uniform. (3) Good very fine £500-600

26. A Mons Trio to Private J. McKay, 6th Battalion, Gordon Highlanders, who was killed in action on the 1st Day of the Battle of Loos. 1914 Star named to 1250 Private J. McKay, 1/6 Gordon Highlanders. British War Medal and Victory Medal both named to 1260 Private J. McKay, Gordon Highlanders. John McKay, 6th Battalion, Gordon Highlanders, killed in action 25th September 1915, the first day of the Battle of Loos, and is remembered on the Loos Memorial. He was born in Inveravon, Banffshire, and enlisted at Chapleton, Banffshire, the son of Mrs. Janet Rattray of Orphanage Farm, Aberlour, Banffshire. (3) Good very fine £160-180

27. A Mons Trio and Special Constabulary Medal to Sergeant A. Wilson, 1/6th Gordon Highlanders. 1914 Star named to 809 Sergeant A. Wilson, 1/6th Gordon Highlanders. British War Medal and Victory Medal both named to 809 Sergeant A. Wilson, Gordon Highlanders. Special Constabulary Long Service Medal, Geo V, coinage profile named to Alexander R. Wilson. Entered France on 10th November 1914. With copy Medal index card and medal roll, Wilson had served with 1/6th and 6/7th Gordon Highlanders. Loose-mounted. (4) Good very fine £140-160

28. A Great War Trio and Plaque to Private G. Davidson, 4th Battalion, Gordon Highlanders, who was killed in action on 22nd July 1916. 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal all named to 2963 Private G. Davidson, Gordon Highlanders. Memorial Plaque named to George Davidson (this with small drill-hole at 12 o’clock). George Davidson, killed in action on 22nd July 1916 at High Wood on the Somme. ‘The 4th Gordon Highlanders had been assailed by lachrymatory gas shell on its way up, and the men had to wear the goggles provided for occasions when this, but not gas of more dangerous types, was encountered. Lieutenant-Colonel S.R. McClintock was informed personally by the brigade commander Brigadier-General C.E. Stewart that the attack would take place during the night of the 22nd. He had no opportunity for reconnaissance. The operation began with an attempt by ‘B’ Company to seize a German strong point in the eastern part of the wood, of which all that could be seen was the tops of the stakes bearing a wire entanglement. There was never any sign or chance of success. The main attack by the 4th Gordons and 9th Royal Scots was launched at 1.30am on the 23rd. Fallen trees, undergrowth, wire and countless shell holes made it difficult in the extreme to force a way through the wood, apart from the enemy’s fire. Direction was quickly lost. Exactly what happened in the depths of the wood will never be known, but a German account reveals that there was ferocious close fighting, in which the enemy lost heavily. However, the two Scots battalions were back where they had started by 3am. The 4th Gordon Highlanders was withdrawn on the night of 23rd July as far as a support position near Bazentin-Le-Grand. With his brother’s pair – British War Medal and Victory Medal both named to 291850 Private A. Davidson, Gordon Highlanders. (6) Nearly extremely fine £200-250

29. Private A. Innes, Gordon Highlanders, killed in action at Flesquieres on 20th November 1917 whilst serving with the 6th Battalion, Gordon Highlanders. 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal all named to 12100 Private A. Innes, Gordon Highlanders. Private Alexander Innes, killed in action 20th November 1917, aged 22, whilst serving as 266264 Private, 6th Battalion, Gordon Highlanders. The son of George C. and Isabella Innes of Invergordon Mains, Invergordon, Ross-shire. Born at Forgue, Aberdeenshire, he is buried at Orival Wood Cemetery, Flesquieres. 20th November 1917 saw a large scale attack involving tanks around the area of Cambrai, in which the 6th Gordons played a significant part. The initial tack was launched at 6.30am, with a large number of tanks assisting the infantry in breaching through the Hindenburg Line, by 7.50am four battalions went forward in artillery formation to pass through and take the Hindenburg support system and push on to the Marcoing-Graincourt Road. The 6th and 7th Gordons were in line, but each on the right of its brigade, so that they were separated by the 6th Seaforths. The leading wave of the 6th Gordons deployed on the Bapaume-Cambrai railway line. Then the Battalion had a perfect view of one of the most dramatic episodes of the war, which has been discussed, adorned, misrepresented and taken as a text again and again, so that people who were not born when it occurred have often heard of it. As the six tanks moving in front of the Battalion reached the wire in a straggling line, one after the other was knocked out by a 77mm battery firing at a range of about 500 yards, it was pretty cool shooting and other tanks coming up later were treated in the same way. The officers could see the tank tragedy clearly, but they were unsure about how far they had got before the killing. At first it looked as though they were through the wire, and if so there must be lanes. The battalion, therefore, went on. Alas the tanks had not got through, with the consequence that the enemy, secure behind it, got several machine guns into action. In less time than it takes to tell the story, some sixty men were hit.’ Cambrai was a testing ground for the mobile warfare tactics that were a feature of the final year of the war as well as during the Second World War. (3) NEF £160-180

30. A Great War Trio to Private W. Davidson, 5th Battalion, Gordon Highlanders, who was killed in action on 31st July 1916 whilst taking part in the attack on High Wood on the Somme. 1914-15 Star named to 2532 Lance Corporal W. Davidson, Gordon Highlanders. British War Medal and Victory Medal both named to 2532 Corporal W. Davidson, Gordon Highlanders. William Davidson, had been killed in action on 31st July 1916, and his name appears on the Thiepval Memorial. He was born and enlisted at Peterhead. A notice appeared in the Buchan Observer on 15th August 1916 ‘Mrs William Davidson, 45 North Street, Peterhead, has received information that her husband was killed on 30th July. A letter from his commanding officer stated that Private Davidson volunteered to assist to carry the wounded and while engaged in this work a shell burst near by and killed him. Private Davidson enlisted in November 1914 and has been at the front for about 11 months. In civil life he was a slater in the employment of Mr. Greig, a slater of Peterhead. Private Davidson leaves a wife and two young children.’ During the attack on High Wood on 30th July 1916, the battalion suffered heavy losses, with 227 casualties being noted. The 5th Battalion of the Gordon Highlanders was a Territorial unit, recruiting in the Aberdeenshire and Banff areas of North East Scotland. (3) Nearly extremely fine £130-150

31. A Great War Group of 5 to Private J. Watt, 2nd Battalion, Gordon Highlanders. 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal all named to S-2659 Private J. Watt, Gordon Highlanders. Defence Medal, unnamed as issued. Special Constabulary Long Service and Good Conduct Medal,, bar Long Service 1957 named to James Watt. Also entitled to a Silver War Badge, certificate included, but Badge missing. With copy Medal Roll confirming service with 2nd Battalion, War Badge roll, confirms discharged on 24th December 1918, and Medal Index Card, he had first entered France on 23rd March 1915. Loose-mounted. (5) Nearly extremely fine £110-130

32. A Great War Trio to Private J.A. Ross, 4th Battalion, Gordon Highlanders who had been wounded on 11th February 1916. 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal all named to 3093 Private J.A. Ross, Gordon Highlanders. With copy Medal Index Card, that confirms he had entered France on 21st August 1915 and was entitled to a Silver War Badge, with copy Medal Index Card shows him as discharged on 3rd January 1919, a copy casualty list shows him as being wounded with 4th Battalion, Gordon Highlanders on 11th February 1916. (3) Nearly extremely fine £60-70

33. A Great War Trio to Private D. McIntyre, 8th Battalion, Gordon Highlanders. 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal both named to S-10847 Private D. McIntyre, Gordon Highlanders. He had disembarked in France on 14th October 1915, and had been discharged due to sickness at 1st August 1916, with copy Medal Index Card and Copy Medal Roll, he had served with 8th Battalion, Gordon Highlanders and was also entitled to a Silver War Badge. (3) Nearly extremely fine £60-70

34. A Great War Trio to Sergeant D. McAlister, 10th Battalion Gordon Highlanders and later of the Tank Corps. 1914-15 Star named to S-5398 Sergeant D. McAlister, Gordon Highlanders. British War Medal and Victory Medal both named to S-5398 Private D. McAllister, Gordon Highlanders. With copy Medal Index Cards (x2) confirming his services with 10th Gordon Gighlanders and later as a Staff Sergeant with the Tank Corps. He had entered France on 9th July 1915. Note the difference of spelling of his surname, this is reflected in the two separate Medal Index Card. (3) Good very fine £80-90

35. A Great War Trio to Private A. Wilson, Gordon Highlanders. 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal all named to 4756 Private A. Wilson, Gordon Highlanders. With copy Medal Index Card, Wilson had entered France on 8th July 1915, he later served with the Labour Corps. (3) Good very fine £60-70

36. A Great War Trio to Private W. Donaldson, 9th Battalion, Gordon Highlanders. 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal all named to S-3812 Private W. Donaldson, Gordon Highlanders. With a locket containing a photograph of Donaldson in uniform on one side, and one in civilian clothes on the others. With copy Medal Index Card, Donaldson had entered France on 9th September 1915 and is shown as having served with 9th Battalion, with copy Medal Index Card and Medal Rolls. (3) GVF £70-80

37. A Great War Trio to Private G. Barnett, 6th Battalion, Gordon Highlanders. 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal all named to 11520 Private G. Barnett, Gordon Highlanders. He had entered France on 10th March 1915. Discharged to Class Z on 13th March 1919. Copy Medal Index Card and Medal Rolls which confirm his service with 6th Battalion, he was also entitled to a Silver War Badge. (3) Good very fine £60-70

38. A Great War Trio to Private G. Stevenson, 8th Battalion, Gordon Highlanders. 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal all named to S-2696 Private G. Stevenson, Gordon Highlanders. British War Medal and Victory Medal both named to S-2696 Private G. Stevenson, Gordon Highlanders. With copy Medal Index Card, served in France from 20th July 1915, and was entitled to a Silver War Badge, he was discharged on 4th October 1918. MIC indicates service with 8th Battalion. Mounted loose for wear (3) Good very fine £60-70

39. A Great War Trio to 2nd Lieutenant D.J. Stuart, 5th Battalion, Gordon Highlanders, who had previously served in the ranks of the 4th Battalion. 1914-15 Star named to 3672 Private D.J. Stuart, Gordon Highlanders. British War Medal and Victory Medal both named to 2nd Lieutenant D.J. Stuart. Disembarked on 18th December 1915, he had been commissioned into 5th Battalion, Gordon Highlanders on 25th September 1917. With copy Medal Index Card and copy Medal Roll, his medals were sent to 377 Holborn Street, Aberdeen. (3) Nearly extremely fine £100-120

40. A Great War Trio and Imperial Service Medal to Corporal P.H. Webster, Gordon Highlanders. 1914-15 Star named to 2086 Private P.H. Webster, Gordon Highlanders. British War Medal and Victory Medal both named to 2086 Private P.H. Webster, Gordon Highlanders. Imperial Service Medal, Eliz II, named to Patrick Henderson Webster. Imperial Service Medal appeared in the London Gazette 29th November 1955 as a Postman from Methlick Sub-Office, Aberdeen. Webster was discharged due to wounds on 25th May 1918, he had also seen service with the Machine Gun Corps. With copy Medal Index Card, Medal Roll and London Gazette information. (4) Good very fine £90-110

41. A Great War Trio and Silver War Badge to Private W. Lamond, 8th Battalion, Gordon Highlanders. 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal all named to S-9960 Private W. Lamond, Gordon Highlanders. Silver War Badge numbered 27302. Lamond had served with 8th Battalion, Gordon Highlanders, before he was discharged due to wounds on 14th October 1916. With a photograph of Lamond wearing civilian clothes and wearing his Silver War Badge. With copy Medal Index Card and Medal Roll. Trio mounted loose for wear (4) Nearly extremely fine £70-90

42. A Great War Trio to Private E.J. Collie, Gordon Highlanders. 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal all named to S-1629 Private E.J. Collie, Gordon Highlanders. With copy medal rolls and medal index card, which indicate service with 8th and 1st Battalions, before being discharged on 21st November 1917. With torn certificate indicating he had served with honour and had been discharged as a result of being disabled. (3) Good very fine £70-90

43. A Territorial Force War Medal Group of Three to Lieutenant C.M.H. Sutherland, 4th Battalion, Gordon Highlanders, late of the Seaforth Highlanders. British War Medal and Victory Medal both named to 1686 Private C.M.H. Sutherland, Seaforth. Territorial Force War Medal named to 1686 Private C.M.H. Sutherland, Gordon Highlanders. Charles McHardy Hunter Sutherland, born 2nd November 1897, the son of William, solicitor 26 Osborne Place, Aberdeen, he attended Aberdeen Grammar School. He was mobilised as a Private in the 4th Gordons in August 1914, served in France with 2nd Seaforths from 24th June 1916, Sutherland had been wounded accidentally at Guillemont on the Somme on 20th October 1916, suffering a wound to the leg, then suffering trench foot in January 1917 before being invalided back to the UK. Commissioned as a Lieutenant in the 4th Gordons (Territorial Force) 17th December 1917. Served in the Royal Air Force 1918-1919, and was demobilised as a 2nd Lieutenant on 8th April 1919. Post war he graduated BSc (Aberdeen) in 1923 and with a BSc (Agriculture) in 1928. District Agriculture Officer – Department of Agriculture in Tanganyika Territory 1925, and Agricultural Surveyor in Tanganyika 1935. Died at 7 Greyfriars Gardens, St. Andrews on 7th November 1955. With copy papers and copy Medal Index Card, as well as biographical details. 94 TFWM’s to O/R and 15 to Officers for the Gordon Highlanders. (3) Nearly extremely fine £300-350

44. A Territorial Force War Medal Group of Four to Private R.B. Murray, Gordon Highlanders. British War Medal, Victory Medal and Territorial Force War Medal all named to S-14340 Private R.B. Murray, Gordons. Territorial Force Efficiency Medal named to 161 Sapper R.B. Murray, 2nd Highland Field Company, Royal Engineers. Served with 1st and later 4th Battalions of the Gordons, he had been discharged on 20th July 1917 due to sickness and was entitled to a Silver War Badge. With copy medal roll and medal index card, which gives his correspondence address as 105 West North Street, Aberdeen. 94 TFWM’s to O/R and 15 to Officers for the Gordon Highlanders (4) Good very fine £300-350

45. A Great War Pair, Plaque and Memorial Scroll to 2nd Lieutenant W.F. Ireland, 8th Battalion, Gordon Highlanders. British War Medal and Victory Medal both named to 2nd Lieutenant W.F. Ireland. Memorial Plaque named to William Farquhar Ireland. Memorial Scroll named to 2nd Lieutenant William Farquhar Ireland, Gordon Highlanders, scroll with tear approximately half way across the middle where it has previously been folded. William Farquhar Ireland the son of Matthew Hendrie Ireland of 28 Gardner Street, St George’s Cross, Glasgow, he was killed in action on 9th April 1917 whilst serving with 8th Battalion, and is buried in Roclincourt Valley Cemetery. With plaque forwarding letter, medal forwarding letter for pair, copy photograph of Ireland in uniform. Born on 29th May 1894, he attended Woodside Higher Grade School and Glasgow School of Architecture, he had served as part of Officer Training Corps, Glasgow University before joining up. With some copy correspondence regarding the location of Ireland’s grave near Roclincourt. 9th April 1917 was the first day of the Battle of Arras. (4) Nearly extremely fine £400-450

46. A Great War Pair and Plaque to Lieutenant W. Duffus, 6th Battalion, Gordon Highlanders. British War Medal and Victory Medal both named to Lieutenant W. Duffus. Memorial Plaque named to William Duffus. William Duffus had died of wounds on 1st December 1917. With copy Medal Index Card, had originally served with 4th Battalion as a Lance Corporal before being commissioned into the 6th Battalion, his address being given as 13 Argyll Place, Aberdeen. 20th November 1917 saw a large scale attack involving tanks around the area of Cambrai, in which the 6th Gordons played a significant part. The initial tack was launched at 6.30am, with a large number of tanks assisting the infantry in breaching through the Hindenburg Line, by 7.50am four battalions went forward in artillery formation to pass through and take the Hindenburg support system and push on to the Marcoing-Graincourt Road. The 6th and 7th Gordons were in line, but each on the right of its brigade, so that they were separated by the 6th Seaforths. The leading wave of the 6th Gordons deployed on the Bapaume-Cambrai railway line. Then the Battalion had a perfect view of one of the most dramatic episodes of the war, which has been discussed, adorned, misrepresented and taken as a text again and again, so that people who were not born when it occurred have often heard of it. As the six tanks moving in front of the Battalion reached the wire in a straggling line, one after the other was knocked out by a 77mm battery firing at a range of about 500 yards, it was pretty cool shooting and other tanks coming up later were treated in the same way. The officers could see the tank tragedy clearly, but they were unsure about how far they had got before the killing. At first it looked as though they were through the wire, and if so there must be lanes. The battalion, therefore, went on. Alas the tanks had not got through, with the consequence that the enemy, secure behind it, got several machine guns into action. In less time than it takes to tell the story, some sixty men were hit.’ Cambrai was a testing ground for the mobile warfare tactics that were a feature of the final year of the war as well as during the Second World War. (3) Nearly extremely fine £400-450

47. A Great War Pair to Private G. Gammack, 1st Battalion, Gordon Highlanders, who was killed in action on 15th June 1918. British War Medal and Victory Medal both named to S-42133 Private G. Gammack, Gordon Highlanders. With an original medal box and forwarding envelope. George Gammack was kiiled whilst serving with 1st Battalion, he had been born at St. Nicholas, Aberdeenshire and had enlisted at Aberdeen, he is remembered on the Loos Memorial. The diary for the 1st Battalion on this date states ‘No reports until 2am from walking wounded, at 4am definite word received that both assault company commanders were killed; CSMs wounded shortly after zero hour. Both flanks were on their objective and in touch with 2nd Suffolks on right and 1st Rifle Bridgade on left. 2 other officers were killed, 3 wounded. At 5.30am in broad daylight platoons of support companies rushed the machine gun posts which had held up the centre platoons. Several machine guns taken, with 25 prisoners. The whole objective was now taken. Enemy shelling on Canal bank every hour in afternoon and night, no casualties as our men were not there. Telegraph congratulations from General Deverill, Comm 3rd Division and General Moreland Corps Commander.’ With original forwarding letter. (2) Nearly extremely fine £80-90

48. A Great War Pair to Private W. Grady, 6th Battalion, Gordon Highlanders, who was killed in action on 15th November 1916 during the latter stages of the Battle of the Ancre. British War Medal and Victory Medal both named to 11967 Private W. Grady, Gordon Highlanders. William Grady, had enlisted at Huntly, Aberdeenshire, he had landed in France on 2nd May 1915, and was killed on 15th November 1916, he is buried at Ancre British Cemetery. With copy Medal Index Card confirming additional entitlement to a 1915 Star. (2) Generally very fine £80-90

49. A Great War Pair to Private J. Smith, Gordon Highlanders, Killed in Action during the Somme Battles of August 1916. British War Medal and Victory Medal both named to S-8694 Private J. Smith, Gordon Highlanders. James Smith, was Killed in Action on 18th August 1916, he was born at Rannoch, Perthshire, Aberdeen, he is remembered on the Thiepval Memorial. (2) GVF £80-90

50. A Great War Pair to Private G. Hepburn, 4th Battalion, Gordon Highlanders a casualty on 25th May 1918. British War Medal and Victory Medal both named to 4642 Private G. Hepburn, Gordon Highlanders. George Hepburn from Aberdeen was killed in action on 25th May 1918, whilst serving with 1/4th Battalion, Gordon Highlanders, he is buried at Roclincourt Military Cemetery. (2) Good very fine £80-90

51. A Great War Pair to Private J. Colvin, 4th Battalion, Gordon Highlanders, who was killed in action on 25th March 1918. British War Medal and Victory Medal both named to S-18622 Private J. Colvin, Gordon Highlanders. James Colvin from Cadder in Lanarkshire, who had enlisted at Hamilton, was killed in action whilst serving with 4th Battalion, Gordon Highlanders on 25th March 1918, he is remembered on the Arras Memorial. The Battalion war diary for that date states ‘At Commanding Officer’s Conference orders were received from G.O.C. to take up position in depth, on high ground at M.11.b. 7th A & S Highlanders on left, 4th Seaforth Highlanders on right. Orders were received to hold on to this position as long as possible. This position was maintained till after 1.30pm when both flanks were turned , and the Battalion withdrew to position on high ground at M.8.b. and from there again to position at M.2.s. About 4pm a strong enemy attack developed on a frontage from Loupart Wood, southwards on a wide front, under cover of heavy Machine Gun Fire. From this point, owing to both flanks being turned, the Battalion was forced to withdraw, and orders were received to march back to Colin Camps, which was reached about 9.30pm and the Battalion then proceeded to Sailly-Au- Bpis, arriving there about 10.30pm.’ (2) Nearly extremely fine £80-90

52. A Great War Pair to Private J. Whyte, 1st Battalion, Gordon Highlanders, who was killed in action on 28th August 1916. British War Medal and Victory Medal both named to S-11784 Private J. Whyte, Gordon Highlanders. With forwarding letter medals and OHMS forwarding envelope. James Whyte from Liff, Forfarshire, enlisted at Dundee, and was killed in action on 28th August 1916 and is remembered on the Thiepval Memorial. (2) Good very fine £60-80

53. A Great War Pair and Silver War Badge to Private C. Mollison, 10th Battalion, Gordon Highlanders. British War Medal and Victory Medal both named to S-13311 Private C. Mollison, Gordon Highlanders, with original medal boxes. With Silver War Badge numbered 398452, discharged on 28th May 1918, medal index card, states entitlement to pair only, also with Silver War Badge Roll. (3) Nearly extremely fine £40-50

54. A Great War Pair to Private G. Walker, Gordon Highlanders. British War Medal and Victory Medal both named to 291561 Private G. Walker, Gordon Highlanders. He later served in the Labour Corps. With copy Medal index card and medal roll, entitled only to a Pair. (2) Good very fine £20-30

55. A Great War Pair to Private R. Reid, 9th Battalion, Gordon Highlanders. British War Medal and Victory Medal both named to S-17384 Private R. Reid, Gordon Highlanders. With copy Medal Index Card and copy Medal roll, confirming this as his full entitlement. (2) Nearly extremely fine £20-30

A Collection of Medals to the Royal Marines.

56. Naval General Service Medal 1915-62, Geo VI, three clasps, Malaya, Cyprus, Near East named to RM.10129 W.H. Shaw, Marine, Royal Marines. Served with 40 Commando at Suez. Edge-knock, otherwise Good very fine £350-450

57. Naval General Service Medal 1915-62, Eliz II, two clasps, Cyprus and Near East with Mention in Despatches oak leaf emblem named to Instructor Lieutenant G.L.D. Jenkins, Royal Navy. Gethin Lionel David Jenkins was born in Merthyr Tydfil in May 1929 and was appointed Instructor Sub Lieutenant in the Royal Navy in November 1948. An Instructor Sub Lieutenant on attachment to 45 Commando at the time of the Cyprus Emergency in September 1955, he served ashore as an Intelligence Officer, a role he describes in David Young’s Four Five: ‘As the Naval Acorn (Intelligence Officer), my vehicle was the Loud hailer Land Rover in which I had a driver (a well suited ex-stock car racer), and interpreter and one policeman. We were always first into any village during cordon and search operations and Vouni was no exception. When ordered into the village we drove round the spur on to a short u-bend leading to the village. Some 25 yards from the first houses there was a small road block of rocks erected by the villagers and facing us, where the houses began, there was a large mob in front of which were villagers armed with crowbars, clubs and axes. They starts shouting and bombarded us with rocks and stones. After a quick scrabble for the one tin hat in the vehicle we did a speedy reverse out of range.’ Jenkins was subsequently mentioned in despatches ‘for distinguished services in operations in Cyprus during the period 1st July to 31st December 1957’ (London Gazette 7th July 1958 refers). Meanwhile he had also witnessed active service in the Near East, when he was present in 45 Commando’s landing by helicopter at Suez on 5th November 1956. Robert Jackson’s Suez: The Forgotten Invasion takes up the story. ‘While E and Z troops were engaging snipers, the Commando’s Tactical H.Q., followed by A, B and X Troops, were approaching the northern end of Shari el Mahrousa, the troops advancing cautiously and on the alert for snipers. As they did so, they were suddenly attacked by a Westland Wyvern fighter-bomber, whose pilot, it transpired later, had been given an erroneous map reference for his air strike target. The aircraft’s cannon shells wounded Lieutenant Colonel Tailyour in the arm and fatally wounded his signaller Marine Michael Fowler, Lieutenant John Weston, 45th Commando’s Intelligence Officer, and fourteen other ranks were also injured. To make matters worse, all the Marines’ radio sets were damaged in the attack, so that contact with the forward troops was lost for some time. The casualties were evacuated to the LZ in an ambulance provided by 40 Commando, while Tactical HQ was quickly reorganised. Major Richard Crombi took over the from the injured Tailyour, while Lieutenant Commander Lionel Jenkins assumed the role of Intelligence Officer…’ Placed on the Reserve in May 1959, Jenkins gained appointment as a 2nd Lieutenant in the Intelligence Corps in October of the same year, and remained similarly employed until being placed on the retired list as Major in March 1973.’ With further research including London Gazette entries and details of appointments. Instructor Sub-Lieutenant 8/11/48, Instructor Lieutenant 8/11/49, Instructor Lieutenant Commander 8/11/57, Retired toa Reserve 13/5/59, 2nd Lieutenant in the Intelligence Corps 1/10/59, Captain, Intelligence Corps 30/4/65, Acting Major, Intelligence Corps 26th January 1970. Jenkins was one of very few Navy personnel who saw a combatant role on the first day of the Suez invasion. Included is a Medal News article from 2007 covering the Marines’ actions in Cyprus. One of only 11 Mentions in Despatches to Royal Navy Personnel in Cyprus, and the only one for land operations in Cyprus with 45 Commando. Court-mounted for wear, Nearly extremely fine £800-1,000

58. Naval General Service Medal 1915-62, Eliz II, clasp Cyprus named to RM.11473 P.J. Murphy, Marine, Royal Marines. Mounted loose for wear, Nearly extremely fine £110-130

59. Naval General Service Medal 1915-62, Eliz II, clasp Cyprus named to Temporary 2nd Lieutenant A.C. Garrod, Royal Marines. With copy Navy List showing him as 2nd Lieutenant on 18th May 1957 with 40 Commando, Royal Marines, he was a Reserve Officer and appears on the Navy List as RFRRM (Royal Fleet Reserve Royal Marines). Loose-mounted for wear, Nearly extremely fine £190-240

60. Naval General Service Medal 1915-62, Eliz II, clasp Cyprus named to RM.132823 M.D. Hayward, Lance Corporal, Royal Marines. Good very fine £110-130

61. Naval General Service Medal 1915-62, Eliz II, clasp Cyprus named to R.M.132844 A. E. Duthie, Marine, Royal Marines. Nearly extremely fine £110-130

62. Naval General Service Medal 1915-62, Eliz II, clasp Cyprus named to R.M.15315 J.P. Flanagan, Marine, Royal Marines. Nearly extremely fine £110-130

63. Naval General Service Medal 1915-62, Eliz II, clasp Cyprus named to RM.15023 J.M. Haggarty, Marine, Royal Marines. Nearly extremely fine £110-130

64. Naval General Service Medal 1915-62, Eliz II, clasp Cyprus named to RM131147 A.G. Brasted, Marine, Royal Marines. With Commando sleeve cloth badge. With parchment certificate of service, confirms service with 42 Commando, Royal Marine between 21st January 1955 and 26th February 1955, and with 45 Commando, 3 Commando Brigade, Royal Marines between 9th April 1955 and 22nd July 1956. With a card bordered photograph of Squad No.864 which includes both Brasted and Gorman (the following medal lot), who passed out on 20th January 1955. There is a copy of the magazine ‘Picture Post’ dated 7th April 1956’ in which Brasted is seen examining a donkey and a Cypriot for arms, as part of an article describing the Royal Marines role in hunting terrorists in Cyprus. This lot was sold privately to the vendor by the recipient who supplied the photograph. Nearly extremely fine £160-200

65. Naval General Service Medal 1915-62, Eliz II, clasp Cyprus named to RM131156 R. Gorman, Marine, Royal Marines. With a photocopy of the bordered photograph that is included in the previous lot (Brasted). Nearly extremely fine £110-130

66. Naval General Service Medal 1915-62, Eliz II, clasp Cyprus and Near East named to R.M.132038 A.L. Clow, Marine, Royal Marines. Nearly extremely fine £260-300

67. Sergeant G. Frame, Royal Marines. Naval General Service Medal 1915-62, Eliz II, clasp Cyprus named to R.M.15158 G. Frame, Marine, Royal Marines. Campaign Service Medal 1962, clasp South Arabia named to RM.15158 G. Frame, Corporal, Royal Marines. Naval Long Service and Good Conduct Medal, Eliz II, named to PO15158T G. Frame, Royal Marines. Loose-mounted. (3) Nearly extremely fine £300-400

68. Sergeant A.E.J. Taylor, Royal Marines. Naval General Service Medal 1915-62, Geo VI, four clasps, Palestine 1945-48, Malaya, Cyprus and Near East named to PO/X6159 A.E.J. Taylor, Royal Marines. Queens Korea Medal, BR:OMN named to PO/X.6159 A.E.J. Taylor, Corporal, Royal Marines. United Nations Medal for Korea, British Issue, unnamed as issued. Naval Long Service and Good Conduct Medal, Eliz II, named to PO/X6159 Sergeant A.E.J. Taylor, Sergeant, Royal Marines. Served with 40 Commando. Court-mounted for wear (4) Nearly extremely fine £900-1,100

69. Sergeant B. Coles, Royal Marines. Naval General Service Medal 1915-62, Eliz II, two clasps, Cyprus and Arabian Peninsula named to RM.13588 B. Coles, Corporal, Royal Marines. Campaign Service Medal 1962, two clasps, Radfan and South Arabia named to RM.13588 B. Coles, Sergeant, Royal Marines. Naval Long Service and Good Conduct Medal, Eliz II, named to RM.13588 Colour Sergeant B. Coles, Royal Marines. Loose-mounted for wear. (3) Nearly extremely fine £450-550

70. Sergeant P.J. Box, Royal Marines. 1939-45 Star, Atlantic Star, bar France and Germany, Burma Star, War Medal 39-45, all unnamed as issued. Naval General Service Medal 1915-62, Eliz II, clasp Cyprus named to PO/X.5178 P.J. Box, Sergeant, Royal Marines. Naval Long Service and Good Conduct Medal, Eliz II, named to PO/X.5178 P.J. Box, Sergeant, Royal Marines. Loose- mounted for wear (6) Nearly extremely fine £240-280

71. Colour Sergeant A.R. Easton, Royal Marines. 1939-45 Star, Atlantic Star bar France and Germany, Africa Star bar North Africa 1942-43, Burma Star, War Medal 39-45, Naval General Service Medal 1915-62, Eliz II, clasp Cyprus named to PO/X2457 A.R. Easton, Colour Sergeant, Royal Marines. Naval Long Service and Good Conduct Medal, Geo VI, named to PO.X.2457 A.R. Easton, Sergeant, Royal Marines. Loose-mounted for wear (7) Nearly extremely fine £240-280

72. Corporal F. Smith, Royal Marines. 1939-45 Star, Atlantic Star, Africa Star, Defence Medal and War Medal 39-45, all unnamed as issued. Naval General Service Medal 1915-62, Eliz II, two clasps, Cyprus and Near East named to RM.11240 F. Smith, Corporal, Royal Marines. With a letter ‘Sir, I am enclosing the 6 medals as you requested. On entry into RM my number was PO.X.2456. I completed 12 years, took my discharge and 2 years later, re-enlisted to complete pensionable service., my number was then RM11240 and you will see all are engraved RM11240 CPL .F. Smith (only NGS is named in reality). My last 10 years was spent the Royal Marines Commando where I served with 40 Cdo RM, 42 Bde RM, 45 Cdo RM, and HQ3 Cdo Bde RM, in Egypt, Palestine, Cyprus, Suez (with 45 Commando) and Singapore. Many of our staff are ex RN & RM and if I find any interested in disposing of medals, I will ask them to write to you.’. The letter from Smith, is written from HM Central Prison, Parkhurst, where he was serving as a Prison Officer in November 1966. Loose-mounted for wear (6) Nearly extremely fine £300-350

73. Marine S.J. Drew, Royal Marines. Naval General Service Medal 1915-62, Geo VI, three clasps, Malaya, Cyprus and Near East and Campaign Service Medal 1962, clasp Radfan both named to PLY/X.5048 S.J. Drew, Marine, Royal Marines. Naval Long Service and Good Conduct Medal, Eliz II, named to PLY/X.5048 Marine S.J. Drew, Royal Marines. With an article describing the Royal Marines’ roll in Aden and the Radfan. Loose-mounted. (3) Nearly extremely fine £500-600

74. Sergeant K.G. Smith, Royal Marines. 1939-45 Star, Pacific Star, Defence Medal and War Medal 39-45, all unnamed as issued. Naval General Service Medal 1915-62, Eliz II, two clasps Cyprus and Brunei named to PO/X. K.G. Smith, Sergeant, Royal Marines. Naval Long Service and Good Conduct Medal, Eliz II, named to PO/X.K.G. Smith, Sergeant, Royal Marines. Court-mounted for display. (6) Good very fine £300-350

75. Captain R.N. Thompson, Royal Marines. Naval General Service Medal 1915-62, Geo VI, three clasps, Malaya, Cyprus and Near East named to RM.8749 P.N. Thompson, Marine, Royal Marines. Campaign Service Medal 1962, clasp Malay Peninsula named to Captain P.N. Thompson, Royal Marines. Received a Corps Commission in 1953. Court-mounted for wear, toned, a little contact wear to rim of NGS. With a 1981 dated receipt from Spink for the sale of the medals. (2) Generally very fine £600-700

76. Marine P.T. Williams, Royal Marines, later Detective Inspector Liverpool and Metropolitan Police. Naval General Service Medal 1915-62, Eliz II, two clasps, Cyprus and Brunei and Campaign Service Medal 1962, clasp Borneo both named to RM15764 P.T. Williams, Marine, Royal Marines. Police Long Service and Good Conduct Medal, Eliz II, named to Inspector Philip T. Williams. Pingat Jaya Malaysia Medal, unnamed as issued. Born in 1937/8. Enlisted into the Royal Marines in 1955. Service No. RM15764. Served in Cyprus, Brunei and Borneo. In 1960 42 Commando began a period of 11 years service abroad based in Singapore. On 1st July 1961 it landed in Kuwait as the Defence Force, in December 1962 to Brunei serving there until April 1963 at the time of the Indonesian Confrontation serving in Sarawak July to October 1963 and February to June 1964 at Tawau December 1964 to May 1965 and the Lundu area from December 1965 to May 1966. Joined the Police, served with Liverpool Police and Metropolitan Police. Possibly with the Flying Squad, reaching the rank of Detective Inspector. Awarded Long Service and Good Conduct Medal by Peter Imbert, the commissioner of the Metropolitan Police between 1987-93, he was later made a Life Peer as Lord Imbert. With Medal box for Police Long Service Medal, box for Pingat Jaya Malaysia Medal, fibre ID Tags, ribbon bars, matching miniatures, and four Royal Marines Rifle Association Medals in card of issues. Loose-mounted for wear. (4) NEF £600-700

End of Royal Marines Collection

77. Military General Service Medal 1848, four clasps, Corunna, Salamanca, Orthes, and Toulouse, named to M. Donoghue, 42nd Foot. Michael Donoghue, born Kiimain, Cork,. Served 20th January 1795 to 20th August 1802 in Loyal Inverness Fencible Highlanders. Re- enlisted in 42nd at Balana, 7th September 1806 for 7 years. Joined 1st Battalion, stationed at Gibraltar, March 1808, present at Corruna, 16th January 1809, Embarked with Battalion for England, 19th January 1809. Left sick at Canterbury, and in Hospital when Battalion embarked for Walcheren Expedition, 16th July 1809. Rejoined Battalion at Musselburgh on its return to England, 17th July 1810. Arrived in Portugal with Battalion, 29th April 1812. Left sick at Penasanda, June 1812, but rejoined Battalion for Salamanca 22nd July 1812, re-enlisted in March 1813. Sick during December 1813, but rejoined for Orthes 27th February 1813, and Toulouse 10th April 1814. Returned with Battalion from France, embarking 21st June 1814 at Bordeaux. Service with Battalion in Ireland at Kilkenny, until it embarked for Flanders, served with Battalion in Ireland at Kilkenny, until it embarked for Flanders, 9th May 1815, when left sick with Depot at Cork. Rejoined Battalion at Edinburgh, on its return from France 8th March 1816, and transferred to 3rd Royal Veteran Battalion stationed at Edinburgh, which disbanded in May/July 1816. Nearly extremely fine £1,700-2,000

78. Punjab Medal 1848, clasp Chilianwala, named to G. Smith, 24th Foot. There were three men of his initial and name in the Regiment, however only one had the single clasp Chilianwala. George Smith was killed at the Battle of Chilianwala on 13th January 1849. He joined at Agra on 27th February 1847, and transferred to the 24th Foot on 13th October 1847, and the rest of his service up until his death was with 24th Foot. No papers have been traced for Smith, however enclosed with the group are a number of muster rolls tracing his service around the time of the Battle of Chilianwala. A little contact wear, Generally very fine £650-750

79. Punjab Medal 1848, two clasps Mooltan and Goojerat, named to G. Jackson, 1st Battalion, 60th Royal Rifles. With copy of medal roll and several muster rolls covering periods between 1843 and 1849. Nearly extremely fine £400-500

80. Punjab Medal 1848, two clasps, Goojerat, Mooltan, named to H. Riley, 1st Battalion, 60th Royal Rifles. Good very fine £450-550

81. Indian Mutiny Medal, clasp Lucknow, named to John Roberts, 7th Hussars. With copy medal roll confirming entitlement. Two officers of the Regiment received the Victoria Cross during the Mutiny, Major C.C. Fraser and Cornet W.G.H. Bankes. The 7th Hussars were heavily involved in all of the fighting including at the Siege of Lucknow. Good very fine £300-350

82. Indian Mutiny Medal, clasp Relief of Lucknow named to Corporal George Topham, 82nd Regiment. With discharge papers, he is also entitled to a Long Service and Good Conduct Medal, appeared once in the Regimental defaulters book, and was once tried by court- martial. Enlisted on 24th October 1855, promoted Corporal on 1st June 1858, tried and reduced to Private for disobedience on 11th May 1860, promoted Corporal 30th October 1866, reverted to Private at own request on 22nd February 1869. Awarded Long Service and Good Conduct Medal on 2nd September 1876, before being discharged on 25th October 1876 at Spiker Island. Also with copy Medal Roll. Toned, Generally very fine £300-350

83. India General Service Medal 1854, clasp Bhootan, named to 191 J. Griffiths, H.M.’s 80th Regiment. Nearly extremely fine £270-310

84. India General Service Medal 1854, clasp North West Frontier named to 1130 Private M. McPhail, 3rd Battalion, Rifle Brigade. McPhail had seen previous service in the Indian Mutiny. Nearly extremely fine £270-310

85. India General Service Medal 1854, clasp Burma 1885-7 named in impressed style to E.G. Bilton, Acting Gunner, Royal Navy, HMS Bacchante. Awarded an M.V.O. for service aboard HM Yacht Victoria and Albert, as well as a Mention in Despatches for Land Ops in Burma. With copy research. Nearly extremely fine £450-500

86. India General Service Medal 1854, two clasps, Burma 1885-7 and Burma 1887-89 named to 6520 Private W. Mickfield, 1st Battalion, Rifle Brigade. Generally very fine £230-270

87. India General Service Medal 1854, clasp Burma 1885-7 named to 1346 Private W. Surridge, 2nd Battalion, Royal West Surrey Regiment. With copy medal roll. Good very fine £200-250

88. India General Service Medal 1854, clasp Burma 1887-89 named to 413 Private W.F. Burn, 2nd Battalion, Royal West Surrey Regiment. With copy attestation papers for WW1 where he signed up for the Army Service Corps. Also with confirmation of entitlement to India Medal and bar. A couple of small edge-knocks, Generally very fine £150-180

89. India General Service Medal 1854, clasp N.E. Frontier 1891 named in engraved style to 5100 Private J. Sullivan, 4th Battalion, Kings Royal Rifle Corps. Suspender slightly slack, otherwise, Nearly extremely fine £150-180

90. Canada General Service Medal, clasp Fenian Raid 1866, named to 1428 Private J. Delaney, 4th Rifle Brigade. Only 175 such medals to the Regiment, unresearched. Nearly extremely fine £460-500

91. Afghanistan Medal 1878, clasp Ahmed Khel to 1035 Private J. Anderson, 59th Foot. (2nd Nottinghamshires). GVF £270-320

92. Afghanistan Medal 1878-80, no clasp, named SEPOY JAISING THAPPA 1ST GOORKHA REGT. The Gurkhas first served in the British East India Company Army from 1815 and then with the British Indian Army from circa 1857. Naming in running script, Very fine £140-160

93. Egypt Medal, clasp Tel-El-Kebir reverse dated 1882, named to 1423 Private D. Sinclair, 1st Royal Highlanders. Confirmed on the medal roll, that he was one of 12 men of the Regiment who received his medal from personally from Queen Victoria on 29th November 1882. Some contact wear to rim, Good very fine £400-450

94. Egypt Medal 1882, dated reverse, named to 576 Corporal T. Higgins, 2nd Duke of Cornwall’s Light Infantry. With copy medal roll, Good very fine £170-210

95. Khedives Star, dated 1884-6, unnamed as issued. Generally very fine £75-95

96. India General Service Medal 1895, in silver, four clasps, Punjab Frontier 1897-98, Samana 1897, Tirah 1897-98 and Waziristan 1901-2 named in correct engraved style to 1205 Sepoy Bishir Singh, Jhind, I.S. Infantry. Generally very fine £300-350

97. India General Service Medal 1895, clasp Relief of Chitral 1895 to 3560 Private P. McFadyan, 2nd Battalion, Kings Own Scottish Borderers. Very fine £180-220

98. India General Service Medal 1895, in bronze, clasp Relief of Chitral named to 374 Dooly Bearer Bythal Pentoo, Madras Transport Department. Good very fine £120-140

99. India General Service Medal 1895, VR, clasp Punjab Frontier 1897-98 named to 2132 Private J. Studd, 3rd Battalion, Rifle Brigade. Generally very fine £160-200

100. India General Service Medal 1895, VR, clasp Punjab Frontier 1897-98, name neatly erased. Good very fine £90-100

101. India General Service Medal 1895, VR, no clasp, name neatly erased. Nearly extremely fine £70-80

102. Queens South Africa Medal, four clasps, Cape Colony, Orange Free State, Transvaal and South Africa 1902 named to 4573 Corporal W. Ramm, Essex Regiment. With copy Medal roll confirming clasps, served with 3rd Battalion. Good very fine £100-125

103. Queens South Africa Medal, three clasps, Cape Colony, Wittebergen and South Africa 1901 named to 497 Private R. Martin, Queenstown Rifle Volunteers. With copy medal rolls. One small edge-knick at 7 o’clock, otherwise Good very fine £190-230

104. Queens South Africa Medal, three clasps, Cape Colony, Driefontein, Transvaal, named to 3 Private J. Hart, Scots Guards. With couple medal roll. Couple of edge-knocks. Generally very fine £125-150

105. Queens South Africa Medal, clasp Cape Colony, named to 532 Bugler J.W.B. Pike, Frontier Light Horse. Good very fine £90-110

106. Queens South Africa Medal, no clasp, named to Mr. O. Walters, Natal Government Railways. With copy medal roll. Toned, Good very fine £200-250

107. Queens South Africa Medal, no clasp, named to Lieutenant H. Stilwell, Queenstown District Mounted Troops. With copy medal roll. Nearly extremely fine £180-220

108. 1914 Star, impressed L – 7838 Pte W.C. REDSULL, 1/E.KENT R. Wounded in Action with the Buffs (East Kent Regiment). SOLD TOGETHER a digital copy of the CALENDAR OF PRISONERS TRIED ENTRY; digital copy of the 1911 CENSUS ENTRY; digital copies of his BRITISH ARMY SERVICE PAPERS; a digital copy of his MARRIAGE CERTIFICATE; a digital copy of theMEDAL INDEX CARD; digital copies of MEDAL ROLL ENTRIES; a digital copy the WAR OFFICE WEEKLY CASUALTY LIST ENTRY; digital copy of theBATTALION WAR DIARY ENTRY for March, 1918; and 1939 REGISTER ENTRY. WILLIAM CHARLES REDSULL was born on 22nd/23rd November, 1884 in the Eastry Union Workhouse, Deal, Kent, the son of Mary Elizabeth Redsull. On 25th September, 1903, William “FELONIOUSLY BROKE INTO THE DWELLING HOUSE OF JOSEPH IVES COLES WITH THE INTENT TO COMMIT A FELONY THEREIN” in Deal, Kent. He was taken into custody four days later and tried on 26th October, 1903. William was sentenced to TWO CALENDAR MONTHS HARD LABOUR. William Redsull, a painter/sign writer, enlisted in THE BUFFS (EAST KENT REGIMENT) on 5th January,1904. By 1911, 7838 Private Redsull was serving with G COMPANY, 2ND BATTALION, THE BUFFS in SINGAPORE. He was transferred the ARMY RESERVE on 20th December, 1912, and William returned to his trade of Painter. He married Rose Isobel Blown, at St Andrew’s Church, Deal, Kent on 27th May, 1912. William was RE-CALLED TO THE COLOURS, with the outbreak of WW1, on 5th August, 1914 joining the 1ST BATTALION, THE BUFFS.He embarked, with his Battalion, on 7th September, 1914, landing at St Nazaire, France. Private Redsull became a PIONEER on 28th November, 1914. William was appointed as a paid LANCE CORPORAL on 28th April, 1917. LANCE CORPORAL REDSULL was WOUNDED IN ACTION, near Lagnicourt, with a BULLET WOUND TO HIS RIGHT SHOULDER on 18th February, 1918. He was returned to “Blighty” on 7th March, 1918 and treated at the HOLBORN MILITARY HOSPITAL, MITCHAM, LONDON. 7838 Lance Corporal Redsull, 4th (RESERVE) BATTALION, THE BUFFS, was demobilized “CLASS Z” on 28th March, 1919. He received a 1914 Star with date clasp; British War Medal and Victory Medal. By 1939, William was a Painter and House Decorator living in Deal, Kent with his wife Rose and family. William Charles Redsull died in Dover District, Kent during 1945. (Provenance - DNW Part Lot 693 September, 2017). Nearly very fine £80-100

109. An original ‘4th Aug-22nd Nov 1914’ sew on bar, as worn on the 1914 Star. Extremely fine £45-55

110. 1914-15 Star named 3694 PTE T. WILSON. D. OF LANC.O.Y. Duke of Lancaster’s Own Yeomanry. Later renumbered and transferred to 245772 MANCH.R. With printed research documentation. Extremely fine £50-60

111. 1914-15 Star to Shoeing Smith J. Tolley, Royal Field Artillery, with 16 pages of service history James Tolley enlisted 2nd September 1914 into the Royal Horse and Royal Field Artillery, from Forest of Dean, Gloucester aged 19. Gunshot wound in action served Mediterranean 1915-16 and France 1916-17 appointed Shoeing Smith 14th June 1915 with RFA B/58th Bde also suffered shrapnel wounds. Shoeing Smith scarce rank. Good very fine £45-55

112. 1914-15 Star to 98585 Farrier Sergeant E. Wass, Royal Field Artillery with MIC to France 27/8/1915 with 20 pages of service records. Wass came from Bethnal Green and joined the Royal Horse/RFA on the 7th May 1915 aged 33 years wounded in action 18th July 1917. Farrier Sergeant scarce rank. Nearly extremely fine £45-55

113. 1914-15 Star named to 3774 Sergeant J.H. Potts, Manchester Regiment. Served with 11th Battalion and was mentioned in despatches on 21st December 1917. With copy Medal Index Card. Good very fine £40-50

114. 1914-15 Star named to No1033 Rifleman Fateh Khan, 1/123/Rifles. Killed in action on 7th June 1916 with the 123rd Outram’s Rifles., the son of Muhammad Khan of Giraanga, Khushab, Shahpur, Kashmir, he is remembered on the Basra Memorial. GVF £40-50

115. 1914-15 Star named S4-070281 PTE R.W. CROZIER ASC. To France 11th July 1915, Mentioned in Despatches, London Gazette 22nd January 1919. With printed research documentation. Small stain spot on reverse, Good very fine £32-36

116. 1914-15 Star named to 24432 Private F. Norsworthy, Cheshire Regiment. With copy medal index card, landed Christmas Day 1915 in France. Good very fine £30-35

117. 1914-15 Star named to 4065 Private C.H. Smith, Essex Regiment. With copy Medal Roll and Medal Index Card, entered Gallipoli on 10th August 1915. Good very fine £22-26

118. 1914-15 Star named to No2013 Sepoy Sultan Khan, 84th Punjabis. Nearly extremely fine £20-25

119. British War Medal named 4436 PTE T.H. BELLIS 10-BN AIF. Enlisted 30th August 1915, mortally wounded on the Somme on 23rd February 1917, and buried in St. Sever Cemetery Extension. With printed research documentation. Nearly extremely fine £75-95

120. British War Medal to SR3-7579 PTE V. LUNN, 1ST E. SURR.R. Born Fartown, Huddersfield, Killed in Action 1st December 1915, and buried in Cerisy-Gailly Military Cemetery. With printed research documentation. Small edge-knocks, NEF £45-50

121. British War Medal named 20549 PTE W.S. DALGLIESH, 8TH E. SURR. R. William Service Dalgliesh, born Finsbury Park and lived Muswell Hill, killed in action on 11th March 1918 and buried in Chauny Communal Cemetery British Extension. With printed research documentation. Good very fine £40-50

122. British War Medal named 16839 PTE J. DRINKWATER W.RID.R. Born Oldham, served with 2nd Battalion, West Riding Regiment, killed in action in France on 3rd May 1917. With printed research. Nearly extremely fine £40-50

123. British War Medal named Z-2227 PTE J.A. LOWTHER 1ST RIF. BRIG. Born Clapham, Lived Eccles, Died of wounds at home on 18th May 1915, and is buried in Peel Green Cemetery in Eccles. With printed research. Toned, Nearly extremely fine £40-50

124. British War Medal named 153533 GNR. E.W. COLLINGWOOD RA. Born West Ham and lived in Forest Gate, Essex. Served with 352nd Siege Battery, Royal Garrison Artillery, killed in action 12th September 1917 and is buried in Vlamertinghe New Military Cemetery. With printed research documentation. Toned, Nearly extremely fine £40-50

125. British War Medal named 241970 PTE C. BRADBURY W.RID.R. Born Holbeck, served with 2/5th West Riding Regiment. Died of Wounds in France on 3rd July 1917. With printed research. Nearly extremely fine £38-45

126. British War Medal to 2.LIEUT J. OLIVER. Couple of small edge-knocks and lightly contacted, Very fine £32-36

127. British War Medal named to 23997 Private T. Suffolk, Royal Warwickshire Regiment. Thomas Suffolk from Nuneaton, was killed in action on 26th October 1917 whilst serving with 15th (2nd Birmingham Pals) Battalion, Royal Warwickshire Regiment, he is buried in Hooge Crater Cemetery. He was also issued a Victory Medal which is missing. Toned, Nearly extremely fine £30-35

128. British War Medal named 46090 PTE F. CLARK YORK.R. Later served as 187586 Royal Engineers, his RE number belonged to block 187000-187999, which was allocated to 3rd Field Survey Company, Royal Engineers. With printed research documentation. On old, sewn silk ribbon, Nearly extremely fine £22-26

129. British War Medal named to 19121 PTE E. SHOTTON, Y&L.R. Edward Shotton. To France 27th August 1915 with the 23rd Division. During WW2 an Edward Shotton, aged 58 was killed in London 12/7/44, possibly the same man? With printed research. Good very fine £22-26

130. British War Medal, impressed 20224 PTE. C. FRANCIS. THE QUEEN’S R. SOLD together with a copy of the MEDAL INDEX CARD and copy of the MEDAL ROLL. CHARLES FRANCIS saw service with the QUEEN’S (ROYAL WEST SURREY REGIMENT) before transferring to the LABOUR CORPS numbered 120107. Extremely fine £20-25

131. British War Medal named to 6571 Private T.A. Geen, Coldstream Guards. Private T.A. Geen, killed 26th September 1916, whilst serving with 2nd Battalion, Coldstream Guards, and is buried at Guards Cemetery. Nearly extremely fine £25-35

132. British War Medal named to 57266 Private G. Jackson, Royal Warwickshire Regiment. Killed in action on 4th November 1918, aged 23, whilst serving with 1/8th Battalion, Royal Warwickshire Regiment. The son of William and Emma Jackson , husband of Ada F. Jackson, of 99 Hurst Road, Longford, Coventry. He is buried at Landrecies British Cemetery. Good very fine £20-30

133. British War Medal named to 2685 Private H.J.W. Secombes, Essex Regiment. Entered Gallipoli on 24th July 1915. With copy service papers, also entitled to a Silver War Badge having been wounded (Gunshot wound to the foot on 15th August 1915 at Suvla Bay, Gallipoli) and was discharged on 25th August 1917. From Walthamstow. Good very fine £18-22

134. British War Medal named to 1148 Corporal A. Swan, Essex Regiment. Entitled to a pair only, discharged due to wounds on 25th January 1919, and entitled to a Silver War Badge. With copy service papers, from Saffron Walden, originally served with 8th Cyclist Battalion. Later served with Northamptonshire Regiment, and suffered a Gun Shot wound on 29th September 1918. GVF £16-20

135. British War Medal named to 35496 Private L.E. Whybra, Royal Welsh Fusiliers. Good very fine £14-18

136. British War Medal named to 55620 Private L. Faulkner, Essex Regiment. Served with 15th Battalion, Essex Regiment. With copy Medal Index Card and Medal Roll. Nearly extremely fine £14-18

137. British War Medal named to 400704 Private G. Stevenson, Essex Regiment. Served with 2nd Battalion, Essex Regiment. Also served with Kings Own Yorkshire Light Infantry and Corps of Dragoons. With copy Medal Index Card and Medal Roll. GVF £14-18

138. British War Medal named to 45133 Private S.H. Fitch, Essex Regiment. Served with 11th Battalion. With copy Medal Index Card and copy Service Papers. Good very fine £14-18

139. Victory Medal named 200986 PTE W.T. KIBBLE TANK CORPS. Few small spots, Good very fine £45-50

140. Victory Medal named to 17204 Private J. Griffin, Coldstream Guards. Griffin was killed in action on 4th November 1918, whilst serving with 2nd Battalion, Coldstream Guards, the son-in-law of Mr J.E. Clucas of 4 Moss Grove, Smithy Bridge, Rochdale, he us buried at Villers-Pol Communal Cemetery Extenson. Generally very fine £20-30

141. Victory Medal named to 31635 Private T. Garratt, Grenadier Guards. Thomas Garratt died 7th November 1918, aged 20, whilst serving with 3rd Battalion, Grenadier Guards, the son of Henry and Catherine Garratt of New St, Baddesley Ensor, Atherstone, Warwickshire, he is buried in Bavay Communal Cemetery, one of only 12 casualties buried here. Good very fine £20-30

142. Victory Medal named to G-39783 Private H.E.R. Adkins, The Queen’s Regiment. Killed on 7th November 1918, whilst serving with 1st Battalion, The Queen’s (Royal West Surrey Regiment). The Son of Edwin Adkins of Upper Artrop, King’s Sutton, Banbury, he is buried at Dourlers Communal Cemetery Extension. Generally very fine £20-25

143. Victory Medal named to 3796 Private H.W. Minney, Essex Regiment. Served with 1/4th Battalion, Essex Regiment. With copy Medal Roll and Medal Index Card. Generally very fine £12-15

144. Victory Medal named to 9384 Private J.H. Hodges, Essex Regiment. With copy service papers, at one time had the rank of Bandsman. A pre-war regular, he entered Gallipoli on 25th April 1915. With copy papers. Good very fine £12-15

145. Victory Medal named to 24114 Private W.J. Hurrell, Essex Regiment. With copy papers, served 3rd Battalion. Also entitled to Silver War Badge, which he was awarded due to sickness. Entitled to a pair only. Hurrell suffered from Deafness. Generally very fine £12-15

146. Victory Medal named to 73471 Private E. Stevenson, Royal Welsh Fusiliers. With copy Medal index card, also entitled to a British War Medal. Generally very fine £10-12

147. Victory Medal named to 74239 Private D. Holmes, Durham Light Infantry. Contact wear, Generally very fine £10-12

148. Silver War Badge, awarded to 16617 PRIVATE ENOS HOPKINS, 8TH (SERVICE) BATTALION, ROYAL BERKSHIRE REGIMENT. Badge Numbered 98452. SOLD together with digital copies of the MEDAL INDEX CARD, MEDAL ROLL, and SILVER WAR BADGE ROLL; digital copy of the TIMES NEWSPAPER ENTRY; and a digital copy of an entry in the READING MERCURY NEWSPAPER. ENOS HOPKINS, from Worthing, Sussex, enlisted in the ROYAL BERKSHIRE REGIMENT on 20th January, 1915. He landed in FRANCE AND FLANDERS on 26th October, 1915 and joined the 8th (SERVICE) BATTALION, ROYAL BERKSHIRE REGIMENT. Private Hopkins was posted as WOUNDED IN ACTION in the Times Newspaper (3rd June, 1915). Enos was discharged due to his wounds under KING’S REGULATIONS PARA 392 PARA XVI - “NO LONGER PHYSICALLY FIT FOR WAR SERVICE” 16th December, 1916. He was entitled for a 1914-15 Star; British War Medal and Victory Medal. Nearly extremely fine £22-26

149. Silver War Badge, awarded to 304827 PRIVATE VINCENT CUTHBERT GORDON CALLEN, 1/5TH (CITY OF LONDON) BATTALION (LONDON RIFLE BRIGADE), LONDON REGIMENT. Badge Numbered 401417 Sold together with digital copies of CENSUS RETURNS; digital copy of SILVER WAR BADGE ROLL ENTRY; digital copies of MEDAL INDEX CARD and MEDAL ROLL ENTRY; digital copies of VARIOUS NEWSPAPER ENTRIES; digital copy of 1939 REGISTER ENTRY and digital copy of PROBATE ENTRY. VINCENT CUTHBERT GORDON CALLEN was born in Wealdstone, Middlesex, on 23rd February, 1885, the son of Harry Wellington and Rosa Laura Mildred Callen. By 1911, he was an Estate Agents Clerk, living with his Parents at The Cheshunt, Colin Deep Lane, The Hyde, Hendon. Vincent enlisted in the LONDON REGIMENT on 9th December, 1915. He SERVED IN FRANCE between 26th April, 1917 and 23rd August, 1917 with 1/5th (CITY OF LONDON) BATTALION (LONDON RIFLE BRIGADE), LONDON REGIMENT. Private Callen was DISCHARGED on 4th April, 1918 (King’s Regulation Paragraph 392 XVI – No longer physically fit for war service - WOUNDS). He later became a Sanitary Inspector for the Bridgewater Rural District Council.Vincent Cuthbert Gordon Callen, of 4 Nursery Hill, Shamley Green, Guildford, Surrey died on 4th May, 1976. Nearly extremely fine £23-38

150. Silver War Badge, New Zealand issue, numbered NZ12553. New Zealand issue Silver War Badge. Extremely fine £27-32

151. Silver War Badge, Indian Issue, numbered I-8634, Indian issue Silver War Badge. Replacement pin. Nearly extremely fine £25-35

152. Silver War Badge, numbered B245111. This was awarded to Ezra Long of the Irish Guards, enlisted 13th February 1918 and discharged 7th April 1919, this his sole entitlement as he did not serve overseas and was not awarded any campaign medals. With copy roll for SWB. Nearly extremely fine £20-25

153. Silver War Badge, partially erased, possibly numbered 352552. Potential gap filler. Possibly awarded to S/32494 Private J W Wilson, 16th (Service) Battalion, Rifle Brigade (St Pancras). Nearly extremely fine £10-15

154. Memorial Plaque named to George Doe. Private George Doe G/2590 8th Battalion, The Queen’s (Royal West Surrey Regiment) who died age 23 on 25 September 1915. Son of Henry and Ellen Doe of 2 Chapel Row, High Street, Epping, Essex. Remembered with honour Loos Memorial with CWGC info with MIC entitled to 1914-15 Trio with casualty details Panel 13 to 15 Loos Memorial. With sheet headed A Town at War Epping in 1915 confirming Doe came from Epping and was KIA along with 3 other Epping men at the Battle of Loos in France. Along with census report showing Doe aged 9 lived in Epping. In original card cover, Good very fine £65-85

155. Canadian Memorial Cross, Geo V, named to 77612 Private C.P. Storer. Claude Percival Storer, died 24th May 1915, aged 19, whilst serving with 7th Battalion, Canadian Infantry. The son of Mrs. Charlotte Storer of 152 East Park Road, Leicester, he is remembered on the Vimy Memorial. With digital copy (to be emailed) of War Diary, Canadian File, photograph of his name on local War Memorial. Good very fine £60-70

156. India General Service Medal 1908, Geo V, clasp Afghanistan N.W.F. 1919 to 4583 Naik Ram Singh, 14th Sikhs. GVF £50-60

157. India General Service Medal 1908, Geo V, clasp Waziristan 1919-21 to Captain R.K.W. Cormack, 4-3 Gurkhas. Retired 26th October 1922. Copy London Gazette entry confirms. Nearly extremely fine £190-230

158. India General Service Medal 1908, Geo V, clasp Waziristan 1919-21, named 6077651 PTE C. DOIDGE 2 BN THE QUEEN’S R. Minor official correction to ‘2 BN’. Small edge-knocks and very lightly contacted. Very fine £100-120

159. India General Service Medal 1908, Geo V, clasp North West Frontier 1930-31 to 6394046 PTE W.L. BARDEN R.SUSS.R. Minor, superficial mark on obverse, otherwise Extremely fine £100-125

160. India General Service Medal 1908, Geo V, clasp North West Frontier 1930-31 named 2319132 SGLN J. BARRINGER R. SIGNALS. Issued 25th January 1935. With IGS Medal Roll verification. Small rim bruise, Toned Good very fine £60-70

161. India General Service Medal 1936, clasp North West Frontier 1936-37, impressed 12299 HAV. MAJ. BHAGAT SINGH, R.A. Havildar Major (Indian Army rank equivalent of Sergeant Major), Royal Artillery. Small scratch to King’s face, NEF £40-50

162. General Service Medal 1918-62, Geo VI, clasp Palestine named to 3712373 Private J. Dempsey, King’s Own Regiment. Generally very fine £110-130

163. Air Crew Europe Star. Good very fine £200-240

164. South Africa Medal for War Service 1939-45, struck in silver, unnamed as issued. Awarded to South Africans who gave a minimum of two years voluntary or unpaid service in South Africa or Overseas. Approximately 17500 issued. Extremely fine £30-40

165. An Original 1st Army Sew On Bar, as worn on the Africa Star. Extremely fine £12-15

166. An Original 8th Army Sew On Bar, as worn on the Africa Star. Extremely fine £12-15

167. Canadian Voluntary Service Medal (1939-45) Silver, Toned, unnamed as issued. Nearly extremely fine £23-28

168. India Service Medal 39-45. Generally very fine £12-15

169. Canadian Overseas Medal, no bar. Nearly extremely fine £25-30

170. General Service Medal 1918-62, Geo VI, clasp Malaya to 22609238 PTE L.BUTLER WORC.R. On the 24th May 1950 the 1st Worcestershire Regiment sailed to Singapore. Many of these men were new National Service recruits who had only been with their unit for a week. From 1951, the British started a campaign to win the ‘hearts and minds’ of the Malays in the hope of defeating the Communist Terrorists by isolating the guerrillas from community support and driving them into the jungle where existence was difficult. Good very fine £80-100

171. General Service Medal 1918-62, Eliz II, clasp Malaya named to Senior Aircraftman A.G. Eastwood, Royal Air Force. Generally very fine £55-65

172. General Service Medal 1918-62, Eliz II, clasp Malaya named to 5032828 Senior Aircraftman R. Arthur, Royal Air Force. Generally very fine £55-65

173. General Service Medal 1918-62, Eliz II, clasp Malaya named to 22573264 Private A. Wilson, Black Watch. Toned, Nearly extremely fine £75-95

174. General Service Medal 1918-62, Eliz II, clasp Malaya named to 23105348 Private R. Higham, Loyals. Generally very fine £65-85

175. General Service Medal 1918-62, Eliz II, clasp Malaya named to 23277801 Private K.T. McKay, Loyals. Generally very fine £65-85

176. General Service Medal 1918-62, Eliz II, clasp Malaya named to 22986223 Private K. Sorsby, East Yorkshire Regiment. Generally very fine £65-85

177. General Service Medal 1918-62, Eliz II, clasp Malaya, named to 5039222 Aircraftman 1st Class J.A.F. Bridle, Royal Air Force. Generally very fine £55-65

178. General Service Medal 1918-62, Eliz II, clasp Cyprus named to 23309149 Private I.G. Brown, Gloucestershire Regiment. Generally very fine £65-85

179. General Service Medal 1918-62, Eliz II, clasp Cyprus named to 4196023 Aircraftman 1st Class S.J. Rees, Royal Air Force. Good very fine £55-65

180. Campaign Service Medal 1962, clasp Northern Ireland named to 24265769 Gunner T. McGilvray, Royal Artillery. GVF £50-60

181. Campaign Service Medal 1962, clasp Northern Ireland named to 24447145 Private I.G. Manners, Queens Regiment. Mounted for wear, Good very fine £60-80

182. Campaign Service Medal 1962, clasp Northern Ireland named to 24418978 Private A.W. Robinson, Queens. GVF £65-75

183. Campaign Service Medal 1962, clasp Northern Ireland named to 24451460 Craftsman A.P. Youle, Royal Electrical Mechanical Engineers. Generally very fine £55-65

184. Gulf Medal, clasp 16 Jan to 28 Feb 1991 to 24903671 Private S D Coffey, Kings Own Scottish Borderers. Extremely fine £210-250

185. Gulf Medal, clasp 16 Jan to 28 Feb 1991 named to WEM(R)1 J. Tollan, D222167B, Royal Navy. Loose-mounted for wear, Nearly extremely fine £140-180

186. Iraq (Op Telic) Medal, loose clasp 19 Mar to 28 Apr 2003 named to 30030430 Private J.S.M. Xulu, Princess of Wales’s Royal Regiment. Good very fine £120-150

187. Private J. Miller, 42nd Highlanders. Crimea Medal, clasp Sebastopol, depot impressed to 2004 Joseph Miller, 42nd Royal Highlanders. Indian Mutiny Medal, clasp Lucknow named to Josh Miller, 42nd Highlanders. Turkish Crimea Medal, british issue, unnamed. Medals and clasps confirm on roll. With brief photocopy service records. (3) The first Very fine, the other two Good very fine £700-800

188. An Indian Campaigns Pair to Private R. Fraser, 93rd Highlanders. India Mutiny Medal, clasp Lucknow, named to Robert Fraser, 93rd Highlanders. India General Service Medal 1854, clasp Umbeyla, named to 156 Private R. Fraser, 93rd Highlanders. With copy medal rolls. A couple of small edge-knicks, otherwise (2) Generally very fine £575-650

189. Private W. Stewart, Royal Highlanders. Egypt Medal, undated reverse, three clasps, El-Teb, The Nile 1884-85 and Kirbekan named to 1226 Private W.S. Stewart, 1st Battalion, Royal Highlanders. Khedives Star, dated 1884, unnamed as issued. With research regarding entitlements by Judith Farrington. Both medals mounted on ornate silver bar, engraved ‘W.S.’, part of the unit on the Egypt Medal has been lost due to contact wear, otherwise (2) Very fine £400-450

190. Egyptian pair to an Egyptian Soldier. Khedives Star dated 1884-6 with Tokar Bar, and Egypt Medal, undated reverse, two clasps Gemaizah 1888 and Toski 1889, named 9th Battalion Infantry. No. 1025. A silver test has been carried out to the rim of the Egypt Medal. Court-mounted. (2) Good very fine £330-370

191. An East and West Africa Medal and Royal Humane Society Medal Pair to Gunner W. Hamilton, Royal Navy. East and West Africa Medal, clasp Benin 1897 named to W. Hamilton, Leading Seaman, H.M.S. Phoebe. Royal Humane Society Medal in bronze named to W. Hamilton, Gunner, Royal Navy, April 15, 1904. With copy service history sheet, Hamilton was from Kilmore, County Cork. (2) Nearly extremely fine £450-500

192. Nursing Sister Emilie Evans, Army Nursing Service Reserve. Queens South Africa Medal, no clasp named to Nursing Sister Emilie Evans, Kings South Africa Medal, no clasp named to Nursing Sister Emile Evans. Voluntary Medical Services Medal named to Emilie G. Evans. With a badge ‘Princess Christian’s Army Nursing Service Reserve’, the reverse numbered 152. Confirmed on medal roll, (not present). Dark toned, mounted loose for wear. (3) Nearly extremely fine £300-400

193. Private D. Cowley, 2nd Battalion, Royal Highlanders. Queens South Africa Medal, four clasps, Cape Colony, Paardeberg, Driefontein and Transvaal named to 5827 Private D. Cowley, 2nd Battalion, Royal Highlanders. Kings South Africa Medal, two clasps, South Africa 1901 and South Africa 1902 named to 5827 Private D. Cowley, Royal Highlanders. Cowley died of Dysentry at Elandsfontein on 22nd February 1902, and is recorded on the Regiments Edinburgh Memorial. (2) Nearly extremely fine £280-340

194. Sergeant W. Walker, Scots Guards, later Coldstream Guards. Queens South Africa Medal, three clasps, Cape Colony, Transvaal and Wittebergen, and Kings South Africa Medal, two clasps, South Africa 1901 and South Africa 1902 both named to 275 Private W. Walker, Scots Guards. Army Long Service and Good Conduct Medal, Geo V, named to 7418 Sergeant W. Walker, Coldstream Guards. With copy service papers, from Hotham, Beverly, Yorkshire. Appointed Corporal 15th February 1901, promoted Sergeant 1st September 1907, appointed Sergeant Tailor 8th October 1907. Loose-mounted for wear. Toned. (3) Nearly extremely fine £200-250

195. Corporal W. Amoss, Essex Regiment. Queens South Africa Medal, three clasps, Johannesburg, Orange Free State and Cape Colony named to 4873 Private W.D. Amoss, 1st Battalion, Essex Regiment. Kings South Africa Medal, two clasps, South Africa 1901 and South Africa 1902 named to 4873 Corporal W. Amoss, Essex Regiment. With copy service papers, from Woodford, Essex. Also entitled to Belfast and Diamond Hill for his Queens South Africa Medal. (2) Generally very fine £140-160

196. Sergeant T. Marett, Royal Highlanders. Queens South Africa Medal, three clasps, Cape Colony, Orange Free State, Transvaal and Kings South Africa Medal, two clasps, South Africa 1901 and South Africa 1902 both name erased. Army Long Service and Good Conduct Medal, Ed VII, named to 4032 Sergeant T. Marett, Royal Highlanders. Court-mounted for display, LSGC dark toned, (3) Good very fine £120-150

197. Wolfe Family Group. Sergeant C.H. Wolfe, 1st/4th Suffolk Regiment. 1914 Star named to 1289 Private C.H. Wolfe, 1st/4th Suffolk Regiment. British War Medal and Victory Medal both named to 1289 Sergeant C.H. Wolfe, Suffolk Regiment. Territorial Force Efficiency Medal, Geo V, named to 200080 Sergeant C.H. Wolfe, 4th Suffolk Regiment. With three small medallions, two of which in silver and hallmarked and four postcard sized photographs, one with presumably his daughter, one with his family, and two in uniform. With medical records… Wolfe had a bit of a chequered medical history being in and out of hospital with influenza, malarial fever, and a contusion to the head amongst other ailments, on 19th June 1916, he was wounded in action in the left knee and right wrist by shellfire, eventually re-joining his battalion on 4th October 1916. He was declared missing on 23rd April 1917, during the Second Battle of the Scarpe, and later found to be a Prisoner of War of the Germans at Langensalzer. Sergeant H.C. Wolfe, 1st/4th Suffolk Regiment. 1914 Star named to 214 Sergeant H.C. Wolfe, 1st/4th Suffolk Regiment. British War Medal and Victory Medal both named to 214 Sergeant H.C. Wolfe, Suffolk Regiment. Volunteer Force Long Service and Good Conduct Medal, Ed VII, named to 2425 Sergeant H. Wolfe, Suffolk Regiment. British Red Cross Society Proficiency in First Aid Medal, the reverse named to 07395 H. Wolfe. St. John Ambulance Association Cross named to 121076 Harry C. Wolfe. Two group postcard photographs, one of family, and one at Lowestoft Camp 1912, marked ‘Pay Time, H. Co.’ With copy Medal Index Card, arrived France on 8th November 1914, and discharged time expired 28th April 1917. Copy attestation papers confirm prior service with Volunteer Battalion, Suffolk Regiment, and also shows his place of residence on discharge as Leiston. Both groups, Good very fine or better £600-800

198. Private S.H.A. Searle, 5th Dragoon Guards. 1914 Star named to 3350 Private S.H.A. Searle, 5th Dragoon Guards. British War Medal and Victory Medal both named to D-3550 Private S.H.A. Searle, 5th Dragoon Guards. With copy medal index card, entered France on 15th August 1914. Mounted loose for wear on original ribbons. (3) Good very fine £190-220 199. Private H.C.H. Foster, Cheshire Regiment. 1914 Star named 1729 PTE H.C. FOSTER 6/CHES.R. British War Medal and Victory Medal named 1729 PTE H.C.H. FOSTER CHES.R. Defence Medal, unnamed as issued. Enlisted 27th April 1914. To France 10th November 1914 with 6th Territorial Force Battalion, discharged Medically Unfit 9th August 1916 and entitled to a Silver War Badge, later joined Royal Air Force. With printed research documentation. Mounted as worn with old slide-on Aug-Nov 1914 bar. Trio contacted and polished about Very fine £185-215

200. Private J.G. Sorby, Royal Army Medical Corps. 1914 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal named 7452 PTE J.G. SORBY RAMC. Born Darlington. To France on 21st August 1914 with 19th Field Ambulance and entitled to clasp. Died of Wounds in France on 14th October 1918 and buried in Delsaux Farm Cemetery, Beugny. With old copy Aug-Nov bar and supporting documentation. (3) Extremely fine £170-210

201. A. Greg, British Red Cross Society and Order of St. John of Jerusalem and later Voluntary Aid Detachment. 1914 Star named to A. Greg, British Red Cross Society and Order of St. John of Jerusalem. British War Medal and Victory Medal both named to E.A. Greg, Voluntary Aid Detachment. Along with an EPNS plated chain-link belt. (please see images on website). Loose-mounted for wear. (3) Nearly extremely fine £160-200

202. Private W. Redhead, 1st Wiltshire Regiment. 1914 Star, bar 5th Aug-22nd Nov bar named to 7948 Private W. Readhead, 1st Battalion, Wiltshire Regiment. British War Medal and Victory Medal both named to 7948 Private W. Redhead, Wiltshire Regiment. With copy Medal Index Card confirming entitlement to bar. (3) Good very fine £160-180

203. Private J.B. Clover, 7th Dragoon Guards. 1914 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal all named to 8773 Private J.B. Clover, 7th Dragoon Guards. (3) Good very fine £150-180

204. Gunner G.S. Bridgen, Royal Field Artillery. 1914 Star named 28513 GNR G.S. BRIDGEN RFA. British War Medal and Victory Medal both named 28513 GNR G.S. BRIDGEN RA. To France 19th August 1914 with 5th Divisional Ammunition Column, Royal Field Artillery and entitled to clasp. With printed research documentation. Very small edge-knick on BWM, (3) EF £105-115

205. Private A.E. Skinner, Army Service Corps. 1914 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal all named MS-1303 PTE A.E. SKINNER ASC. To France on 16th September 1914 with 5th Ammunition Park, Army Service Corps. With printed research. (3) Some discolouration spotting on Star, Victory Very fine or better and BWM, Good very fine £95-115

206. Driver T.A. Brown, Army Service Corps. 1914 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal all to T-28443 DVR T.A.BROWN ASC. To France 19th August 1914. With supporting documentation. (3) Good very fine £95-115

207. Temporary Sergeant H. Drury, Army Service Corps. 1914 Star named S-28493 PTE H. DRURY ASC. British War Medal and Victory Medal all named to S-28493 T.SJT H. DRURY ASC. To France 11th August 1914 with 1st Field Bakery, Army Service Corps, just one week after declaration of war. With printed research documentation. (3) Faint file marks on Victory Medal rim, but no evidence of renaming, Star Very fine or better, pair Nearly extremely fine £90-110

208. Private F. Sharp, Army Service Corps. 1914 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal all named to MS-3835 Private F. Sharp, Army Service Corps. Loose-mounted for wear. (3) Good very fine £80-100

209. 2nd Lieutenant C.H.M. King, 60th Squadron, Royal Flying Corps, killed in action on 30th September 1916. 1914-15 Star named to 2nd Lieutenant C.H.M. King, Royal Garrison Artillery. British War Medal and Victory Medal both named to 2nd Lieutenant C.H.M. King. Memorial Plaque named to Cyril Henry Marshall King. Cyril Henry Marshall King, 60th Squadron, Royal Flying Corps, was killed in action on 30th September 1916 aged 23. The youngest son of a clergyman, the Reverend E.G. King, DD, from Northamptonshire, Cyril went on to Birmingham University where he studied Engineering. On the outbreak of war he enlisted in the one of the Universities and Public Schools battalion before gaining a commission in the Royal Garrison Artillery. He went to the front in 1915, but soon transferred to the Royal Flying Corps as an observer. In June 1916 he returned to England where he qualified as a Pilot and returned to France in August that year, only to be killed the following month whilst flying a Nieuport 16 aircraft. With research, including copy attestation papers, from Gayton in Northamptonshire, he studied at Sherbourne and Aldenham Schools, before going to Birmingham University where he won the Bowden Scholarship for special research in Engineering. Killed in action on 30th September 1916, he is buried at Aubigny Communal Cemetery Extenstion. Also with copy squadron records, newspaper report, modern colour photograph of grave, CWGC info, medal index card etc.. (4) Nearly extremely fine £1,200-1,500

210. Captain John Vesey Knox, London Irish Rifles, attached to the 2nd London Divisional Cyclist Company and later the Royal Flying Corps who was killed in a Flying Accident. 1914-15 Star impressed LIEUT. J.V.KNOX. 18/LOND.R. British War Medal and Victory Medal both impressed CAPT. J.V.KNOX) With original silk ribbon. SOLD TOGETHER with digital copy of BAPTISM ENTRY; digital copy of RUGBY SCHOOL REGISTER ENTRY; digital copies ofLONDON GAZETTE ENTRIES; digital copies of DIVORCE PAPERS; photographs of MILITARY SERVICE PAPERS; digital copies of ROYAL AERO CLUB AVIATORS CERTIFICATE; digital copies of MEDAL INDEX CARD and MEDAL ROLLS; photographs of RFC CASUALTY CARDS; digital copies of ENTRIES IN THE REGISTERS OF SOLDIER’S EFFECTS; digital copies of NEWSPAPER ENTRIES; digital copy of FLIGHT MAGAZINE OBITUARY; digital copy of PROBATE ENTRY; digital copies of COMMONWEALTH WAR GRAVES COMMISSION ENTRIES; digital copy of MEMORIALS OF RUGBEIANS WHO FELL IN THE GREAT WAR (including PHOTOGRAPHS OF LIEUTENANT KNOX) photographs of NEWCASTLE (COUNTY DOWN, NORTHERN IRELAND) WAR MEMORIAL; photograph of St JOHN’S CHURCH, NEWCASTLE CHURCH MEMORIAL. JOHN VESEY KNOX was born in Chelsea, London on 17th October, 1892, the son of Edmund Francis Vesey Knox KC and Annie Elizabeth Knox. He was educated at Wixenford, Wokingham, Berkshire; RUGBY SCHOOL (leaving in 1910 - Steel), and at the ROYAL MILITARY ACADEMY, SANDHURST (February to December, 1911). He was commissioned as a 2nd LIEUTENANT with the 1st BATTALION, NORTHAMPTONSHIRE REGIMENT on 14th February, 1912. John married Hilda Florence Reynolds, at the Plymouth Registry Office, on 4th July, 1913. He RESIGNED HIS COMMISSION, to take up a civil appointment, in August 1913. John became a Third-Class Clerk in the PRINCIPLE PROBATE REGISTRY AT SOMERSET HOUSE (London Gazette 3rd February, 1914). he was living at 76 Elm Park Gardens, London. With the outbreak of War, Knox volunteered on the 5th August, 1914 and was COMMISSIONED as a 2nd LIEUTENANT in the18th (COUNTY OF LONDON) BATTALION, THE LONDON REGIMENT (LONDON IRISH RIFLES) (Supernumerary) on 26th August, 1914. 2nd LIEUTENANT KNOX became a TEMPORARY LIEUTENANT on 12th September, 1914. John Knox filed for divorce from his wife Hilda, for adultery, on 6th October, 1914. (The final degree was granted on 31st July, 1915.) On 27th February, 1915, TEMPORARY LIEUTENANT KNOX was attached to the 2nd LONDON DIVISIONAL CYCLIST COMPANY being promoted to LIEUTENANT on 25th September, 1915. HE COMPILED THE COMPANY WAR DIARY, whilst in action in FRANCE and FLANDERS, until the end of April, 1916. He was inspected at Doullens for an appointment in the ROYAL FLYING CORPS which he joined on 1st May, 1916. Knox was awarded a ROYAL AERO CLUB AVIATORS CERTIFICATE NUMBERED 3700 on 17th October, 1916 after taking his test on a MAURICE FARMAN BIPLANE at the MILITARY FLYING SCHOOL, BROOKLANDS. LIEUTENANT KNOX was attached to 56th SQUADRON, ROYAL FLYING CORPS at Colney, Hertfordshire. He SUFFERED A FRACTURED JAW on 21st November, 1916, whilst flying a CURTIS AIRCRAFT B624, when it crashed on top of a tree after a 200 foot spinning nose dive. Knox was admitted to the ROYAL FLYING CORPS HOSPITAL at 37 Bryaston Square, London. LIEUTENANT KNOX was attached to the 42nd TRAINING SQUADRON for light duty, on 5th July, 1917. He was attached to the85th SQUADRON at Norwich for light duty and flying in September, 1917 and then to the 19th TRAINING SQUADRON, ROYAL FLYING CORPS at Hounslow in November, 1917. John Knox became an INSTRUCTOR with No. 9 FLYING SCHOOL, NORWICH but was ACCIDENTALLY KILLED on 4th January, 1918. He had been a passenger in a RE8 BIPLANE numbered A3891 FLOWN BY 2nd LIEUTENANT P.D. PARKER, 4th RESERVE REGIMENT OF CAVALRY and ROYAL FLYING CORPS. The aircraft suffered from an engine failure, fell into a spin, crashed, and caught fire, killing both occupants. Captain Knox was buried in St.Coleman’s Churchyard, Kilcoo, Newcastle, Co.Down, Northern Ireland. (3) Extremely fine £400-450

211. Private E. Burke, 24th Battalion, Australian Imperial Force, who died of wounds on the Somme in August 1916. 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal all named to 2289 Private E. Burke, 24th Battalion, Australian Imperial Force. The Victory Medal has been converted to a brooch. Private Edwin Burke, 24th Battalion, Australian Imperial Force, died of wounds on 23rd August 1916, from wounds suffered the previous day. The son of Annie and late William Burke of Bardsley, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Lancashire. He is buried at Puchevilliers British Cemetery. At the time of Burke’s wounding and death, the 24th Battalion were in action on the Somme, around the area of Pozieres. He had originally signed up at Melbourne, Victoria on 7th July 1915. Victory Medal brooched, otherwise (3) Generally very fine £350-400 212. Cooks Mate S.W.W. Franklin, Royal Navy, killed in action whilst serving aboard the Q-Ship HMS Privet. 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal all named to M7715 S.W.W. Franklin, Cook’s Mate, Royal Navy. Memorial Plaque named to Sidney Wallace Walter Franklin. Franklin was killed in action on 12th March 1917 aboard HMS Privet while in action against an enemy submarine. The son of Sidney Franklin of 33 Delverton Road, Walworth, London. Built in 1916 as a coaster of 803 tons the Island Queen was hired as a Naval Auxiliary 23rd November 1916. But was then purchased to become a ‘Decoy’ ship and was armed with 1” x 4” and 2 x 12pdr guns and renamed HMS Privet and given the alias’s Island Queen , Q19, Swisher and Alcala. On the 12th March March when on patrol off the south coast a torpedo passed beneath her and the U85 surfaced and began to shell her, one shell bursting amid the panic party who were trying to lower a lifeboat killing two and wounding several others. When close enough Privet opened fire and sank the submarine, badly damaged the Privet made for Plymouth but sank close to shore. She was refloated, repaired and returned to service . A very scarce Q-Ship casualty, medals come with copy service documents, census details, details of the auction , copy of an ‘In Memorial’ card and a copy of an official letter to his father explaining that his son had been blown to pieces. (4) Nearly extremely fine £300-350

213. Lance Corporal R.H.G. Chambers, Royal Marine Light Infantry, killed in action at Gavrelle. 1914-15 Star named to PO.16471 Private R.H.G. Chambers, Royal Marine Light Infantry, British War Medal and Victory Medal all named to PO.16471 both named to PO.16471 Lance Corporal R.H.G. Chambers, Royal Marine Light Infantry. Robert Henry Gilbert Chambers, 2nd Royal Marine Battalion, Royal Naval Division, Royal Marine Light Infantry, died aged 23 on 28th April 1917. The son of Robert and Lydia Chambers of 200 Floyer Road, Small Heath, Birmingham, late of Worcester, he is remembered on the Arras Memorial. Enlisted Birmingham 9th September 1912, Embarked Royal Marine Brigade 23rd October 1915 and joined the Battalion at Cape Helles on 21st November 1915. Court-mounted for wear (3) Nearly extremely fine £270-310

214. Lieutenant R.J.F. Pearce, 3rd Battalion, late 5th Battalion and later 2nd Battalion, Norfolk Regiment, who served in Salonika from September 1915 on attachment to the 6th Service Battalion, Royal Dublin Fusiliers, and later with the 2nd Norfolks in Egypt and Palestine, he went on to see service with the Royal Horse Artillery, and having relinquished his commission, then enlisted as a Signalman into the Royal Corps of Signals in 1923. 1914-15 Star named to 2nd Lieutenant R.J.F. Pearce, Norfolk Regiment. British War Medal and Victory Medal both named to Lieutenant R.J.F. Pearce. Reginald John Finch Pearce was born on 27th January 1896 in Ealing, London, the son of Reginald Bernard Pearce and Margaret Cristine Ficke Pearce, nee Evans. By 1901 he was living in East Ham, Romford, Essex, and second of four siblings. Prior to the outbreak of the Great War, Pearce was commissioned into the Territorial Force as a 2nd Lieutenant with the 5th Battalion, Norfolk Regiment on 23rd January 1913, and was serving as such on the outbreak of war. Posted to the 3rd Special Reserve Battalion, Norfolk Regiment on 11th November 1914, on 29th January 1915 he then found himself attached to the 6th Service Battalion, Royal Dublin Fusiliers, and landed with the 6th Battalion in Salonika in September 1915. Pearce was then transferred to the 2nd Battalion, Norfolk Regiment, and saw service with this battalion in Egypt. Pearce joined the 2nd Battalion at Shekh Saad on 22nd December 1916. During the Palestine operations, Pearce, by then a Lieutenant, is shown as being amongst the officers present during the clear up operations in the Tel Burdan to Kizil Robat area, he being in command of a platoon during the advance, and having cleared the Tel Amadiat battle area on 3rd December 1917, they arrived at Kizil Robat the next day, having found nothing ‘to clean up’. Pearce rejoined the Battalion at Ferry Head later that day. Pearce subsequently saw service as a Lieutenant with the Royal Horse Artillery from November 1919, and on 1st April 1920 transferred as a Lieutenant with the Royal Corps of Signals on 7th December 1921, but on 4th May 1923 he relinquished his commission, and enlisted as a Signalman (No.1036203) into the Royal Corps of Signals on the above date, having presumably relinquished his commission in order to stay in the army. Pearce died in Salisbury, Wiltshire on 13th September 1986. Some contact wear (3) Very fine £250-300 215. Private E. Evans, Army Service Corps. 1914-15 Star named to T4-086441 Driver E. Evans, Army Service Corps. British War Medal and Victory Medal both named to T4-086441 Private E. Evans, Army Service Corps. Memorial Plaque named to Ernest Evans. Killed in action 18th October 1918, aged 22, the son of Mrs S.M. Aston, of 32 King William Street, Spennymoor, County Durham whilst with the Rifle Brigade, he has been posted to 1st/10th Battalion, London Regiment. Buried at Gaza War Cemetery. Good very fine £180-220

216. Sergeant T. Wright, King’s Own (Royal Lancaster Regiment). 1914-15 Star named to 14633 Corporal T. Wright, Royal Lancashire Regiment. British War Medal and Victory Medal both named to 14633 Sergeant T. Wright, Royal Lancashire Regiment. Victory Medal is a replacement. Memorial Plaque named to Thomas Wright. Sergeant T. Wright was killed in action on 5th January 1916, whilst serving with 8th Battalion, King’s Own (Royal Lancaster Regiment) and is buried at Reninghelst New Military Cemetery. (4) Good very fine £165-195

217. Private A.S. Hard, Royal Marine Light Infantry. 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal all named to PLY.8690 Private A.S. Hard, Royal Marine Light Infantry, Royal Fleet Reserve Long Service and Good Conduct Medal, Geo V, named to PLY.8690 B.711 A.S. Hard, Royal Fleet Reserve. Enlisted Plymouth, serving aboard HMS Ocean when she was mined in Erenkui Bay, in the Dardanelles on 18th March 1915. Also served on HMS Ark Royal, Edgar and Implacable. Court-mounted. (4) Nearly extremely fine £160-200

218. Private R. Shailes, North Somerset Yeomanry. 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal all named to 1182 Private R. Shailes, North Somerset Yeomanry. Special Constabulary Long Service and Good Conduct Medal, Geo VI, coinage profile named to Robert Shailes. With copy Medal Index Card, entered France 30th May 1915. (4) Good very fine £150-180

219. A 1915 Trio to Private H. Bishop, Liverpool Regiment, killed in action on 28th March 1918. 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal all to 27085 PTE H. BISHOP L'POOL.R (13th Bn). Born Stepney. To France 7th December 1915 with 13th Battalion; Killed in Action on 28th March 1918 and commemorated on the Arras Memorial, France. With supporting documentation. (3) Good very fine £150-180

220. A 1915 Trio to Private H. Papworth, 11th Battalion, Middlesex Regiment, Killed in Action on 25th June 1917. 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal all to G-9529 PTE H.PAPWORTH MIDDX.R Born Islington; To France 2 with 27th July 1915, with 11th Battalion; Killed in Action on 25th June 1917, and is commemorated on Arras Memorial. With supporting documentation. Toned, Good very fine £140-160

221. A 1915 Star Trio to Private D.W. Cook, Rifle Brigade, who Died of Wounds on 22nd December 1916. 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal to S-7947 PTE D.W.COOK RIF.BRIG. Born Clerkenwell & lived at 7 Stavordale Road, Highbury, London. Enlisted 12th January 1915; To France 21st July 1915 with 20th Light Division. Suffered a Gun Shot Wound in right leg 13th October 1916 and returned to Blighty. Died of wounds at home on 22nd December 1916, and is buried in Islington Cemetery. With 2 original Letters of Condolence & Bestowal from the Rifle Brigade Record Office, plus 8pp Soldiers Papers & other supporting documentation. (3) Extremely fine £135-155

222. Sergeant J.E. Chart, Middlesex Regiment. 1914-15 Star named to G-1990 Private – Acting Corporal J.E. Chart, Middlesex Regiment. British War Medal and Victory Medal both named to G-1990 Sergeant J.E. Chart, Middlesex Regiment. James E. Chart, killed in action on 18th August 1916, whilst serving with 13th Battalion, Middlesex Regiment and is remembered on the Thiepval Memorial. (3) Nearly extremely fine £130-170

223. Private J. Wood, King’s Royal Rifle Corps. 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal all named to Y-154 Private J. Wood, King’s Royal Rifle Corps. Rifleman J. Wood, killed in action on 17th June 1915 aged 20, the son of John and Emma Wood of 63 Marshall Street, West Smethwick, Birmingham, and is buried at Woburn Abbey Cemetery, Cuinchy. With copy Medal Index Card, and CWGC information. (3) Nearly extremely fine £130-170

224. Driver H. Crighton, Royal Army Service Corps and Royal Air Force. 1914-15 Star named 219 DVR H. CRIGHTON ASC. British War Medal and Victory Medal both named 405432 H. CRIGHTON 1.AM. RAF. Territorial Force Efficiency Medal, Geo V, named 219 DVR H. CRIGHTON RASC. Served with Mediterranean Expeditionary Force from 11th April 1915, transferred to RFC, TFEM announced in Army Order 380 of October 1919 whilst still serving with the Royal Air Force. With research. Old silk ribbons, minor official correction to 4th digit on BWM. Toned (4) Good very fine £125-150

225. Gunner T. Waters, Royal Field Artillery, later Royal Engineers. 1914-15 Star named GNR T. WATERS RFA. British War Medal and Victory Medal both named to 874 GNR T. WATERS RA. Efficiency Medal, Geo VI, bar ‘Militia’ named 2213485 SPR T. WATERS RE. To France 25th November 1915. Renumbered 725252, part of the number block used by 1st Glamorgan Brigade, 38th Division RFA-TF. With printed documentation. Mounted as worn, (4) Trio Very fine, EM, Nearly extremely fine £125-150

226. Private P.R. Brown, 2nd Cavalry Divisional Motor Transport Company, Army Service Corps. 1914-15 Star named to M2- 048745 Private P.R.W. Brown, Army Service Corps. British War Medal and Victory Medal both named to M2-048745 Private P.R. Brown, Army Service Corps. Percy Robert Brown, born Wimborne, Dorset, died of wounds on 25th March 1918, having been wounded the previous day, he is buried in Noyon New British Cemetery. Court-mounted for wear. (3) Nearly extremely fine £115-145 227. Group of 3 Medals to Sergeant F.H. Holman, 4th Battalion, Devon Regiment. 1914-15 Star to 1431 CPL F.H.HOLMAN DEVON R. Victory Medal to 1431 SGT F.H.HOLMAN DEVON R. Territorial Force Efficiency Medal, Geo V, to 202588 SGT F.H.HOLMAN 4/DEVON R (on TFEM). To Egypt 5th September 1915; Also entitled to BWM & GvR IGS Bar 'Afghanistan NWF 1919'. With supporting documentation. (3) Good very fine £100-125

228. 2nd Lieutenant N.D.B.H. Allen, West Yorkshire Regiment. 1914-15 Star named to Lieutenant N.D.B.H. Allen, West Yorkshire Regiment. British War Medal and Victory Medal both named to 2nd Lieutenant N.D.B.H. Allen. With matching miniatures, West Yorkshire Regiment Cap Badge, Fibre ID Tags, and Two West Yorkshire Regiment buttons. With copy medal index card, later served in the Royal Field Artillery, entered France on 8th July 1915, his address on his Medal Index Card is in Harrogate. With copy medal rolls, and baptism record, where he is listed as being baptised with a twin sister on 13th June 1894. (3) Nearly extremely fine £90-110

229. Private D. Begg, Highland Light Infantry. 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal to 4293 PTE D. BEGG HIGH.L.I. To France 11th July 1915, with 12th BATTN. Discharged due to sickness 5th September 1916 and entitled to a Silver War Badge. With supporting documentation. BWM contacted & small edge knocks on victory. Polished, Very fine £75-95

230. Private J. Poole, Highland Light Infantry. 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal all named to 7790 Private J. Poole, Highland Light Infantry. With copy Medal index card, entered France on 16th February 1915. Later served in the Labour Corps. (3) Good very fine £70-80 231. Private J. Baynes, Essex Regiment. 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal all named to 22304 Private J. Baynes, Essex Regiment. Entered the Balkans on 24th August 1915, served with 1st Battalion, Essex Regiment having previously served with the Suffolk Regiment and being transferred. Discharged 12th September 1916 due to being no longer physically fit for active service. (3) Nearly extremely fine £70-90

232. Private H. Hayhoe, Essex Regiment. 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal all named to 16196 Private H. Hayhoe, Essex Regiment. Entered France 30th August 1915, later served with Scottish Rifles. Loose-mounted for wear. (3) GVF £70-90

233. Private R. Clarke, Essex Regiment. 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal all named to 22211 Private R. Clarke, Essex Regiment. Entered Gallipoli on 4th September 1915. With copy service papers, Raven Clarke was born in 1869 and was 47 by the time he was discharged on 23rd June 1916 on account of being no longer physically fit for active service. (3) Good very fine £70-90

234. Private C. Pyatt, Essex Regiment. 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal all named to 2372 Private C. Pyatt, Essex Regiment. With copy Medal Index Card and Silver War Badge Roll, entered Gallipoli on 24th July 1915, later served with the Labour Corps and entitled to a Silver War Badge for wounds suffered. (3) Nearly extremely fine £70-90

235. Gunner R.W. Young, Motor Machine Gun Service (Royal Artillery), later Machine Gun Corps (Motor). Rare unit. 1914-15 Star (impressed 1371 GNR. R.W.YOUNG, M.M.G.S.) and Victory Medal (Impressed 1371 GNR. R.W.YOUNG, M.M.G.S. (R.A.) ). With original silk ribbon. SOLD together with digital copies of CENSUS RETURNS; digital copy of Royal Naval Registers of Seamen’s Service entry;digital copies of BRITISH ARMY PENSION/SERVICE PAPERS; digital copy of 1939 REGISTER ENTRY; and digital copy of BURIAL RECORD. RICHARD WILLIAMSON YOUNG was born in the Alsager, Cheshire on 13th December, 1891, the son of Elizabeth and Richard Williamson Young.In 1901, he was living with his parents in Liverpool Road, Newcastle under Lyme, Staffordshire. By 1911, Richard was an apprenticed DRAUGHTSMAN employed at a RAILWAY WAGGON WORKS. He engaged to join the ROYAL NAVY on 1st August, 1914, giving his place of birth as Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire, and his trade as a Waiter. Young was DISCHARGED “SHORE” 3 days later. He then became a DRAUGHTSMAN for the EDINBURGH and LEITH GAS COMMISSIONERS at Waterloo Place, Edinburgh, Scotland. Richard enlisted in the MOTOR MACHINE GUN SERVICE (ROYAL ARTILLERY) in Edinburgh, on 19th May, 1915. 1371 GUNNER R W YOUNG landed in France on 3rd November, 1915 to serve with the BRITISH EXPEDITIONARY FORCE. The MGCS was renamed the MACHINE GUN CORPS (MOTORS) during late 1915. Richard suffered from a bout of TRENCH FEVER during March 1916 and was returned to the UK on 2nd June, 1916 with a fractured clavicle. He was admitted to the PROVIDENCE FREE HOSPITAL at St Helens, between the 2nd and 26th June, 1916. Having recovered from his illness, GUNNER YOUNG crossed back to Boulogne, France, via Folkstone, Kent, on 25th September, 1916. He joined the MACHINE GUN CORPS BASE DEPOT, at Camiers, the following day. He was posted to the 8th LIGHT ARMOURED MOTOR BATTERY, MACHINE GUN CORPS (ARMOURED CARS) on 2nd November, 1916. He received 3 DAYS FIELD PUNISHMENT No 2, for talking on Parade, on 7th June 1917.After a short period of Home leave, Richard was posted back to the MACHINE GUN CORPS BASE DEPOT, at Camiers, on 26th October, 1917. GUNNER YOUNG was posted to the 7th BATTERY on 29th December, 1917. He was admitted sick to the 3rd CANADIAN GENERAL HOSPITAL on 2nd May, 1918, via the 58th FIELD AMBULANCE and 13th CASUALTY CLEARING STATION. Richard was returned to the United Kingdom, via Dover, on 9th May, 1918, suffering from a second bout of TRENCH FEVER. He was admitted to the HORTON COUNTY of LONDON WAR HOSPITAL, Epsom, Surrey between 10th May and 19th June, 1918. Richard was also treated at the STOKE ON TRENT HOSPITAL. He was posted to the 6th (RESERVE) BATTALION, MACHINE GUN CORPS and DEMOBILIZED, in London, to CLASS Z, ARMY RESERVE on 11th April, 1919. On demobilization, his home address was Fern Villas, Regent Street, Stoke on Trent. In 1939, Richard was living at 32 Lemon Street, Truro, Cornwall, with his Mother Elizabeth. He was a Hotel Waiter. Richard Williamson Young died at the Ashton General Hospital, Lancashire, on 30th June, 1956. His body was cremated at the Dukinfield Crematorium, Dukinfield, Lancashire and his ashes buried with his Mother and Sister at the Truro Public Cemetery, Truro, Cornwall. (NOTE – The Motor Machine Gun Service was originally formed to be units of the Royal Field Artillery, hence the R.A. designation on the Victory Medal). Nearly extremely fine £70-90 236. Acting Sergeant F.C. Jones, South Lancashire Regiment. 1914-15 Star named 14258 L. CPL F.C. JONES S.LAN.R. British War Medal and Victory Medal both 14258 A.SJT F.C. JONES S.LAN.R. To France on 6th September 1915 with 9th Battalion. With printed research documentation. ‘CPL’ on star neatly erased, and the ‘A’ of A.SJT on the pair has been scratched – more so on the Victory than the BWM, but has not been erased, otherwise (3) Good very fine £65-75

237. Private H. Bibby, Essex Regiment. 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal all named to 1366 Private H. Bibby, Essex Regiment. With copy Medal Index Card, entered France on 29th November 1914, one week after the deadline for qualification of the 1914 Star, later served with the Labour Corps. (3) Good very fine £65-75

238. Corporal T.W. Hammond, Essex Regiment. 1914-15 Star named to 13925 Lance Corporal T.W. Hammond, Essex Regiment. British War Medal and Victory Medal both named to 13925 Corporal T.W. Hammond, Essex Regiment. With copy Medal index card, entered France on 25th July 1915, believed to have served with 10th Battalion. (3) Nearly extremely fine £65-75

239. Private R.W. Walker, Army Service Corps. 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal all named M2-051347 PTE R.W. WALKER ASC. To France 10th May 1915, to Class ‘Z’ 3rd May 1919. With printed research documentation. (3) GVF £55-65

240. A unique Meritorious Service Medal with two Foreign Awards group of 12 to the British and Indian Army to Warrant Officer Class 1 R.C. Lang, of the Camerons & Auxiliary Forces India. British War Medal and Victory Medal to 35032 A.W.O. Cl. 2 R. LANG, H.L.I.,1939-45 Star, Burma Star, India Service Medal 39-45 and War Medal 39-45, with M.I.D. oak leaf, 1935 Jubilee Medal, 1937 Coronation Medal, Army Long Service and Good Conduct Medal, Geo V, bar INDIA (military bust 1930-36) to A- REGTL. SJT. MAJ. R.C. LANG, I.U.L. ATTD. A.F.I., Army Meritorious Service Medal, Geo VI, (3rd type – Fid Def. 1949-52) to 2923486 W.O.CL.I. R.C. LANG, CAMERONS. Belgium. Decoration Militaire, Belgium. Croix de Guerre with Palm on ribbon. Copy M.I.C. (pair only) and Medal Roll as Sgt. 15th H.L.I. & W.O.Cl.II, 11th Cameron Highlanders. Lon. Gaz. 24.10.1919 Belgian Decoration Militaire avec Croix de Guerre S/50568 Sergeant Robert Lang, 11th Batt., Cameron Highlanders (Motherwell, Lanarkshire) Lon. Gaz. 19.7.1945 M.I.D. for Burma Major (temp) R.C. Lang (EC1442) Indian Canteen Corps. I McInnes M.S.M. Book to 1953 lists NINE 3rd type M.S.M.’s to The Queen’s Own Cameron Highlanders (79th) but not Lang’s! The L.S.G.C. bar India was issued to Europeans serving in the Indian Army. The 1911 Census has a Robert Lang aged 16 living at Ladywill Rd., Motherwell, born Motherwell. One other Cameron High., was awarded both these foreign awards in W.W.1. Sjt. P. MacBean, 5/Cam. H. Lon. Gaz. 26.11.1919. Mounted as worn, with ribbon bar for 4 of last medals (before M.S.M. awarded). Copy Lon. Gaz’s., M.I.C., W.W.1. medal roll, M.S.M. book (not in it, note naming on this medal is guaranteed correct - see pictures), 1911 Census. W.W.1.’s N.V.F. others Nearly extremely fine £900-1,200

241. A unique Miniature Meritorious Service Medal with two Foreign Awards group of 12 to the British and Indian Army to Warrant Officer Class 1 R.C. Lang, of the Camerons & Auxiliary Forces India British War Medal and Victory Medal,1939-45 Star and Burma Star, India Service Medal and War Medal 39-45, with M.I.D. oak leaf, 1935 Jubilee Medal, 1937 Coronation Medal, Army Long Service & Good Conduct Medal, Geo V, bar INDIA (military bust 1930-36), Army Meritorious Service Medal, Geo VI, (3rd type – Fid Def. 1949-52) Belgium. Decoration Militaire, Belgium. Croix de Guerre with Palm on ribbon. Copy M.I.C. (pair only) & Medal Roll as Sgt. R. Lang, 15th H.L.I. & W.O.Cl.II, 11th Cameron Highlanders. Lon. Gaz. 24.10.1919 Belgian Decoration Militaire avec Croix de Guerre S/50568 Sergeant Robert Lang, 11th Batt., Cameron Highlanders (Motherwell, Lanarkshire) Lon. Gaz. 19.7.1945 M.I.D. for Burma Major (temp) R.C. Lang (EC1442) Indian Canteen Corps. I McInnes M.S.M. Book to 1953 lists NINE 3rd type M.S.M.’s to The Queen’s Own Cameron Highlanders (79th) but not Langs ! The L.S.G.C. bar India was issued to Europeans serving in the Indian Army. The 1911 Census has a Robert Lang aged 16 living at Ladywill Rd., Motherwell, born Motherwell. One other Cameron High., was awarded both these foreign awards in W.W.1. Mounted as worn but with a EIIR, M.S.M. Photocopy of miniatures & full size together these named W.W.1. - 35032 A.W.O. Cl. 2 R. LANG, H.L.I., L.S.G.C. - A- REGTL. SJT. MAJ. R.C. LANG, I.U.L. ATTD. A.F.I., M.S.M. - 2923486 W.O.CL.I. R.C. LANG, CAMERONS. Copy Lon. Gaz’s., M.I.C., W.W.1. medal roll, M.S.M. book (not in it), 1911 Census. (See fullsize group listed separately) Extremely fine £100-150

242. Private A.E. Tizzard, 29th London Regiment, a rare casualty named to this unit. British War Medal and Victory Medal both named to 781302 Private A.E. Tizzard, 29th London Regiment. Memorial Plaque named to Albert Ernest Tizzard. Albert Ernest Tizzard, killed in action on 24th March 1918 whilst serving with 5th Battalion, South Wales Borderers. The son of Richard and Emma Tizzard of 31 Southwold Road, Clapton, London, he is buried at Bancourt British Cemetery. Born Tottenham, Resident of Clapham. With copy CWGC details, soldiers died information and copy medal index card confirming change of numbers. Medal box of issue, plaque folder and registered envelope for medals, also are present with the group. (3) Nearly extremely fine £260-300

243. R-34234 Private Cecil Harris, 13th (Service) Battalion, King’s Royal Rifle Corps (Later Colour Sergeant, 2nd Battalion, London Regiment). Including an interesting selection of Veteran’s Commemorative Medals. British War Medal and Victory Medal Pair impressed R-34234 PTE.C.E.HARRIS. K.R.RIF.C, Defence Medal Un-named as issued; Territorial Efficiency Medal, Geo V - Field Marshall, impressed 6526749 C.SJT. C.E.HARRIS. 2- LOND.R.; together with 2nd BATTALION, LONDON REGIMENT HALLMARKED SILVER MEDALLION (Reverse engraved CORPS PRIZES - 1923 – Sergt C.E. Harris); BELGIAN KING ALBERT VETERAN’S GILT CROSS with three OAK LEAF RIBBON EMBLEMS (Un-named); BELGIAN NIEUWPOORT, DIKSMUIDE AND IEPER BRONZE AND ENAMEL MEDAL with NIEUWPOORT, DIKSMUIDE and IEPER CLASPS (Un-named); BELGIAN NIEUWPOORT 50th ANNIVERSARY BRONZE MEDAL 1914 – 1964 (Un- named); CONFEDERATION OF EUROPEAN VETERAN’S GILT AND ENAMEL CROSS (Un-named) and FRENCH SOMMER COMBATANTS BRONZE MEDAL (Un-named) SOLD TOGETHER with CONTEMPORARY NAMED PRESENTATION CERTIFICATES for the BELGIAN KING ALBERT VETERAN’S CROSS CERTIFICATE(41.5cm x 30cm); IEPER (YPRES) 50th ANNIVERSARY CERTIFICATE (18.5cm x 27cm); BELGIAN NIEUWPOORT, DIKSMUIDE AND IEPER MEDAL CERTIFICATE (39cm x 27.5cm); BELGIAN NIEUWPOORT 50th ANNIVERSARY MEDAL CERTIFICATE (24cm x 15cm) and the CONFEDERATION OF EUROPEAN VETERAN’S GILT AND ENAMEL CROSS CERTIFICATE (43.5cm x 34.5cm - repaired).THREE white metal KING EDWARD VII LONDON COUNTY COUNCIL SCHOOL ATTENDANCE MEDALS (Impressed E Harris)with broached date suspenders for 1906; 1908 and 1909; and a bronze KING’S (GEORGE V) LONDON COUNTY COUNCIL SCHOOL ATTENDANCE Medal with 1911 broached date suspender. ALSO WITH a digital copy of BAPTISM RECORD; digital copies of CENSUS RETURNS; digital copies of MEDAL INDEX CARDand TEM CARD; digital copy of MEDAL ROLL; digital copy of 1939 REGISTER ENTRY; and a digital copy of PROBATE CALENDAR ENTRY. CECIL EDWARD HARRIS was born in Chiswick, Middlesex, on 20th April, 1899, the son of Frederick James and Emily Elizabeth Harris. He was baptised at St Michael’s and All Angels Church, Chiswick, Middlesex on 9th July, 1899. In 1911, he was living at “the Roebuck Hotel”, High Street, Chiswick, Middlesex, where his father was the Licenced Victualler. At this time Cecil was a school boy He served in the 13th (SERVICE) BATTALION KING’S ROYAL RIFLE CORPS and the 2nd (CITY OF LONDON) BATTALION (ROYAL FUSILIERS), LONDON REGIMENT numbered 6526746. 6526746 COLOUR SERGEANT CECIL HARRIS, 2nd (CITY OF LONDON) BATTALION (ROYAL FUSILIERS), LONDON REGIMENT was awarded the TERRITORIAL EFFICIENCY MEDAL in the ARMY ORDERS - MAY, 1930. Cecil married Ivy Winifred Alice Drake at Brighton in 1932. By 1939, He was an organising Caterer, living with Ivy, in Cosham, Portsmouth, Hampshire. CECIL EDWARD HARRIS of Primrose Cottage, Brights Lane, Hayling Island, Hampshire, died on 26th May 1967 from Lymphoma. (Provenance - DNW Lot 1108 December 2014). Small edge-bruise to TEM and casting flaw to Nieuwpoort 50th Anniversary Medal, otherwise Extremely fine £215-245

244. Stoker 1st Class T.M. Halliwell, Royal Navy, killed in action whilst serving aboard the Q-Ship HMS Arbutus. British War Medal and Victory Medal both named to K.44011 T.M. Halliwell, Stoker 1st Class, Royal Navy. Memorial Plaque named to Thurston Marmaduke Halliwell. With original ribbons, killed in action on 15th December 1917 whilst serving aboard HMS Arbutus. The Q Ship HMS Arbutus (alias Sprigg), armed 2 x 4” and 2 x 12 pounder guns was on patrol in the Bristol Channel when she was torpedoed by the UB65, although mortally wounded she did not sink but later the weather worsened and she foundered. Seven men were lost including her captain, Commander Oxdale RD, RNR. A very scarce Q-Ship casualty, medals come with biography of Halliwell, census details, copy service documents and details of the action. (3) Extremely fine £200-250

245. A Great War June 1916 Officer Casualty pair awarded to 2nd Lieutenant S.T. Gardiner, Royal Engineers, a member of the team of the Kendal Rugby Football Club, who having worked out in Northern Nigeria for the Bauchi Tin Mines, as a prospector and surveyor, served on the Western Front from February 1916 with the 55th Field Company, and when completing the wiring of ‘a new trench at rather an awkward salient’ was shot dead by a German sniper from 20 yards, being shot through both thighs, he died of his wounds within a few minutes. British War Medal and Victory Medal both named to 2nd Lieutenant S.T. Gardiner. Together with a copied photograph of recipient. Stanley Tysoe Gardiner came from Kendal, Cumbria, where he was educated at Kendal Green School and Stramogate School, and was then articled to Mr John Hutton, an architect and surveyor in Kendal. Gardiner was also a member of the team of the Kendal Rugby Football Club. On completing his articles he was offered a post in Northern Nigeria in connection with the Bauchi Tin Mines, as a prospector and surveyor. He accepted this post, but the climate out there affected his health adversely and he was invalided home in less than two years. On recovering his health, he then travelled to the United States, and arrived there just before the outbreak of the Great War, but on the outbreak of war, he then went straight to Canada, and enlisted at London, Ontario into the Canadian Expeditionary Force, and then came across the Atlantic with the Second Canadian Contingent. Continuing his training in England, he was then commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant into the Royal Engineers, and underwent training at Chatham. Gardiner was sent to the Western Front in February 1916, and then saw service with the 55th Field Company, but died of wounds on 27th June 1916 just prior to the Somme Offensive. It a letter from a fellow officer, Captain S.T. Heath, sent to the recipient’s father on 28th June, this officer wrote: ‘I have to inform you your son was killed in action last night… we received orders some days ago to wire in a new trench at rather an awkward salient in our line, which was in the sector your son had charge. On the nights of 25th and 26th he succeeded with much difficulty in getting up a line of wire right round, in spite of fairly constant machine gun fire from both sides. Last night he went out to strengthen the obstacle by throwing loose wire over it. He had almost completed his task, when he seems to have been stalked by a German, who crawled up in the long grass unseen, and shot him from a range of about 20 yards. He was shot through both thighs, and I think the main artery in his right leg was severed. Three of his men went to his help at once, and applied a tourniquet as soon as they realized what was wrong, but he was dead before he could be got into the trench. He became unconscious almost immediately, and can have suffered very little pain.’ Gardiner is buried in Brandhoek Military Cemetery. Aged 24 at the time of his death, he was the son of William and S.A. Gardiner, of 21, Highfield Villas, Kendal. (2) Good very fine £190-230 246. A Great War German March Offensive Officer Prisoner of War pair awarded to Lieutenant G. Leslie, 6th Morayshire Battalion, Seaforth Highlanders, Territorial Force, seconded to the 21st Machine Gun Battalion, Machine Gun Corps, who was taken prisoner of war at Nurlie on 23rd March 1918. British War Medal and Victory Medal both named to Lieutenant G. Leslie. Together with an original photograph of the recipient in uniform wearing his glengarry. George Leslie was born on 31st March 1893 in Kintrae, Elgin, Scotland, and with the ongoing Great War, was commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant on 3rd December 1915, for service with the 6th Morayshire Battalion, Seaforth Highlanders, Territorial Force. Leslie then saw service out on the Western Front, where the 1st/6th Battalion formed a part of the 51st Highland Division. Seconded for duty with the Machine Gun Corps on 8th July 1916, Leslie was promoted to Lieutenant on 1st July 1917, and during the German March Offensive, was taken prisoner of war at Nurlie on 23rd March 1918 whilst serving with the 21st Machine Gun Battalion. He was subsequently re-patriated at the end of the war. (2) Good very fine £185-225 247. Sowar Nur Muhd, 9th Horse. British War Medal named to 3445 Sowar Nor Mohammed, 9th Horse. Indian Army Meritorious Service Medal, Geo V, Kaisar-I-Hind, named to 3445 Sowar Nur Mohammed, 9th Horse. The 9th Horse was Hodgson’s Horse. (2) Good very fine £120-140

248. Private T.H. Barker, 1st London Regiment, later Royal Fusiliers. British War Medal and Victory Medal both named to 204510 Private T.H. Barker, 1st London Regiment. General Service Medal 1918-62, Geo V, clasp Iraq named to 6449149 Private T.H. Barker, Royal Fusiliers. With copy Medal Index Cards, including one confirming his GSM Iraq. (3) Nearly extremely fine £110-130

249. Private F.G. Moore, 10th London Regiment. British War Medal and Victory Medal both named to 445109 Private F.G. Moore, 10th London Regiment. General Service Medal 1918-62, Geo V, clasp Iraq named to 59042 Private F.G. Moore, Rifle Brigade. (3) Good very fine £110-130

250. Private G.A. Green, Queen’s Regiment. British War Medal to G-21371 PTE G.A. GREEN, 2ND QUEEN’S REGT. Memorial Plaque named to GEORGE ARTHUR GREEN. Born Enfield, Died 16th March 1917, possibly of wounds received during a Battalion attack 2 days earlier, buried in Cabaret Rouge British Cemetery. With photocopy of Battalion War Diary for March 1917 and supporting research documentation. Nearly extremely fine £95-105

251. Foreman Family Medals. British War Medal and Victory Medal both to 67034 PTE C.FOREMAN QUEEN'S.R. Efficiency Medal, Geo VI, fixed Territorial Suspender to 858422 W.O.CL.2 J.W.FOREMAN RA. With printed research documentation. Pair polished Very fine; EM'T' Nearly extremely fine £90-110

252. A Great War Pair to Private H.A. Maynard, 19th (4th City Pals) Battalion, Manchester Regiment, who was killed in action near Arras on 2nd April 1917. British War Medal and Victory Medal both named to 41922 Private H.A. Maynard, Manchester Regiment. Herbert Arthur Maynard, born Richmond, Surrey and later enlisted there, served in the 19th Battalion, Manchester Regiment, before being killed in action on 2nd April 1917 and being buried in Henin Crucifix Cemetery. He had previously served in the East Surrey Regiment according to Soldiers Died, but this information is not included on his Medal Index Card, which confirms he is only entitled to a pair for his services in France. Henin-Sur-Cojeul is a village 8 kilometres south east of Arras. With original next- of-kin forwarding letter for his BWM and VM. (2) Nearly extremely fine £80-100

253. Private J. Mills, Yorks and Lancs Regiment. British War Medal and Victory Medal both named to 38137 PTE J. MILLS, Y & L.R. Born Manchester, killed in action on 27th April 1917 and buried at Philosophe British Cemetery, Mazingarbe. With printed research documentation. Good very fine £70-80

254. Private W. Sheen, Leicester Regiment. British War Medal and Victory Medal both named to 4271 Private W. Sheen, Leicester Regiment. Defence Medal, unnamed as issued, in box of issue, marked ‘The Magazine, Leicester.’ And addressed to Mr W. Sheen, Green Lane Road, Leicester. With a WW1 wound stripe, Regimental Cap Badge, cloth shoulder badges. Discharged 11th October 1919 due to wounds. (3) Good very fine £65-85

255. Private W. McMillan, Scottish Rifles. British War Medal and Victory Medal both named to 22456 Private W. McMillan, Scottish Rifles. William McMillan killed on 29th October 1916, whilst serving with 1st Battalion, Cameronians (Scottish Rifles) and is remembered on the Thiepval Memorial. (2) Good very fine £55-65

256. Private W.T. Martin, Kings Royal Rifle Corps. British War Medal and Victory Medal both named to R-32746 Private W.T. Martin, King’s Royal Rifle Corps. Rifleman William Thomas Martin, killed 9th April 1917, the first day of the Battle of Arras, he was aged 38, and serving with 9th Battalion, King’s Royal Rifle Corps. The son of Stephen and Maria Martin, husband of May Alice Annie Martin of 26 Cowan Street, Albany Road, Camberwell, London, and is buried at Tilloy British Cemetery. (2) NEF £55-65

257. Private O. Rowland, Royal Fusiliers. British War Medal and Victory Medal both named to GS-51181 Private O. Rowland, Royal Fusiliers. Oswald Rowland, killed 17th February 1917, aged 21, whilst serving with 22nd Battalion, Royal Fusiliers. The son of Oswald and Lily Rowland of 45 Teddington Park, Teddington, Middlesex, and is buried at Regina Trench Cemetery. (2) GVF £55-65

258. Private E. Sharp, Ox and Bucks Light Infantry. British War Medal and Victory Medal both named to 3631 Private E. Sharp, Ox and Bucks Light Infantry. Edward Sharp, killed on 19th November 1916 at the Battle of Fromelles, whilst serving as a Lance Corporal in the 2nd/1st Bucks Light Infantry, and is remembered on the Loos Memorial. (2) Good very fine £55-65

259. Private T.W.M. Battensby, Coldstream Guards. British War Medal and Victory Medal both named to 21635 Private T.W.M. Battensby, Coldstream Guards. Killed 4th November 1918 whilst serving with 1st Battalion, Coldstream Guards. He is buried at Villers-Pol Communal Cemetery. (2) Nearly extremely fine £50-60

260. Private J.W. Taylor, East Kent Regiment. British War Medal and Victory Medal both named to C-11900 Private J.W. Taylor, East Kent Regiment. James William Taylor, killed 30th October 1918, aged 22, 1st Battalion, East Kent Regiment, the only son of James and Frances Taylor of 6 Barge House Road, North Woolwich, London, he is buried at Landrecies British Cemetery. (2) Nearly extremely fine £50-60

261. Private E. Norris, Lancashire Fusiliers. British War Medal and Victory Medal both named to 54389 Private E. Norris, Lancashire Fusiliers. Killed on 4th November 1918 whilst serving with 15th Battalion, Lancashire Fusiliers. (2) Nearly extremely fine £50-60

262. Private C.S. Tyler, Wiltshire Regiment. British War Medal and Victory Medal both named to 36309 Private C.S. Tyler, Wiltshire Regiment. Killed 4th November 1918 whilst serving with 2nd Battalion, Wiltshire Regiment, he is buried at Cross Roads Cemetery, Fontaine-Au-Bois. (2) Generally very fine £50-60

263. Private J. Duxbury, York and Lancaster Regiment. British War Medal and Victory Medal both named to 47225 Private J. Duxbury, York and Lancaster Regiment. Private James Duxbury killed 2nd November 1918, aged 18, whilst serving with 1/4th Battalion, York and Lancaster Regiment. The son of John William and Alice Duxbury of 134 Oliver Lane, Darwen, Lancashire and is buried at Auberchicourt British Cemetery. (2) Good very fine £50-60

264. Lance Corporal W. Abraham, Military Foot Police. British War Medal and Victory Medal named P-2695 L.CPL W. ABRAHAM M.F.P. First served with the Military Foot Police, later transferred to 2/4th Devon Regiment, and then to Essex Regiment. With printed research documentation. Mounted as worn on old silk ribbons. (2) Good very fine £55-65

265. A Great War Pair to Corporal F. Wykes, 7th Battalion, Royal Warwickshire Regiment. British War Medal and Victory Medal both named to 1879 Corporal F. Wykes, Royal Warwickshire Regiment. Frank Wykes, of 7th Battalion, Royal Warwickshire Regiment was killed in action on 14th July 1916, and is remembered on the Thiepval Memorial. Born Cotton, Nuneaton, and enlisted at Nuneaton, He was the son of George H Wykes and Susan Wykes. Having entered France on 22nd March 1915, he is additionally entitled to a 1915 Star. Toned, (2) Good very fine £50-60

266. Private D. Smith, 21st London Regiment. British War Medal and Victory Medal both named to 655836 Private D. Smith, 21st London Regiment. Killed on 6th April 1918 and buried on Senlis Communal Cemetery. At this stage the German Spring Offensive was in full swing, and the cemetery is just to the north of Albert on the road to Amiens. Court-mounted for display. (2) Generally very fine or better £50-60

267. Fireman James Symmington, Mercantile Marine. British War Medal and Mercantile Marine War Medal both named to James Symmington. James Symmington was born on 9th May 1878 in Glasgow, Lanarkshire, and saw service during the Great War as a Fireman with the Mercantile Marine. (2) Good very fine £50-60 268. William Elton, Merchant Navy. British War Medal and Mercantile Marine War Medal both to WILLIAM ELTON. (2) Good very fine £50-60

269. Florence P. Inglis, Voluntary Aid Detachment. British War Medal and Victory Medal both named to F.P. Inglis, Voluntary Aid Detachment. Along with a copy Medal index card confirming entitlement to pair only, with a copy of a three page letter dated 9th December 1918, written to ‘my darling’ and describing her activities in France looking after the wounded and her activities as a guide while serving with the V.A.D. in France. Loose-mounted for wear. (2) Good very fine £50-60

270. Private Arthur Smith, 14th (County of London) Battalion (London Scottish), later Machine Gun Corps. British War Medal and Victory Medal both impressed 514456 PTE. A.E.SMITH. 14-LOND.R. SOLD together with digital copy of MEDAL INDEX CARD and digital copy of MEDAL ROLL. 514456 PRIVATE ARTHUR ERNEST SMITH, 14th (COUNTY OF LONDON) BATTALION (LONDON SCOTTISH). He was later transferred to the MACHINE GUN CORPS, numbered 159673. Arthur was transferred to the ARMY RESERVE CLASS Z and DEMOBILIZED on 22nd February, 1919. Court-mounted (2) EF £45-55

271. Private G. Buckle, Essex Regiment. British War Medal and Victory Medal both named to 375182 Private G. Buckle, Essex Regiment. Entitled to pair only, later served with Royal Fusiliers and 1st London Regiment. Suffered wounds in France on 31st July 1917. (2) Good very fine £35-45

272. Corporal J.H. Martin, Essex Regiment. British War Medal and Victory Medal both named to 3-1175 Corporal J.H. Martin, Essex Regiment. With copy Medal Index Card and Medal Roll. (2) Good very fine £30-40

273. Private J.P. Roberts, Essex Regiment. British War Medal and Victory Medal both named to 41952 Private J.P. Roberts, Essex Regiment. With Fibre ID Tag. Served 1st Battalion, Essex Regiment and later with Lancashire Fusiliers. With copy Medal Index Card and Medal Roll. (2) Good very fine £30-40

274. Private A. Collins, Essex Regiment. British War Medal and Victory Medal both named to 400801 Private A. Collins, Essex Regiment. Entitled to a pair only, served with 2nd and 11th Battalion (on accompanying copy Medal Roll.). (2) NEF £30-40

275. Sapper L. Barlow, Royal Engineers. British War Medal and Victory Medal both named to 136091 Sapper L. Barlow, Royal Engineers. Entitled to a 1914-15 Star and Silver War Badge. (2) Good very fine £30-40

276. Private T.D. Lock, 3rd London Regiment. British War Medal and Victory Medal both named to 5063 Private T.D. Lock, 3rd London Regiment. (2) Good very fine £30-40

277. Driver F.J. Ing, Royal Artillery. British War Medal and Victory Medal both named to 182763 Driver F.J. Ing, Royal Artillery. (2) Generally very fine £35-45

278. Private F. Denman, East Surrey Regiment. British War Medal and Victory Medal both named 37628 PTE F. DENMAN E.SURR.R. Served in France and Flanders with 1st Battalion, with printed research documentation. (2) Nearly extremely fine £32-36

279. Private T. Wright, Army Service Corps. British War Medal and Victory Medal both named to M-305552 T. Wright, Army Service Corps. With shoulder title and cap badge and school attendance medal for 1895. With copy Medal Index Card, entitled to pair only. (2) Nearly extremely fine £20-30

280. Major C.L.E. Drake-Brockman, 4-6 Rajpat Rifles. India General Service Medal 1935, Geo VI, clasp North West Frontier 1936- 37 named to Major C.L.E. Drake-Brockman, 4-6 Rajpat Rifles. 1939-45 Star, Africa Star, Defence Medal, War Medal 39-45, all unnamed as issued. Loose-mounted for display. (5) Good very fine £350-400

281. Corporal G.W. Morley, Northamptonshire Regiment, killed in action at sea in the Middle Eastern Theatre. India General Service Medal 1936-39, two clasps, North West Frontier 1936-37 and North West Frontier 1937-39 named to 5882105 Private G.W. Morley, Northamptonshire Regiment. 1939-45 Star, Defence Medal and War Medal 39-45. George William Morley was killed in action at sea on 17th August 1942 and is remembered on the Alamein Memorial. With copy papers, killed in action at sea due to enemy action, paperwork confirms no entitlement to Africa Star, so presumably killed in action en route to the Middle East Theatre. (4) Nearly extremely fine £250-300

282. Acting Lance Dafadar M. Shabbir, Scinde Horse (Indian Armoured Corps). India General Service Medal 1935, Geo VI, clasp North West Frontier 1937-39 named to 1622 Acting Lance Daffadar Mohd Shabbir, Scinde Horse. 1939-45 Star, Africa Star, Defence Medal and War Medal 39-45. Commissioned Jemadar 2nd January 1943, and spent his entire service with the Regiment. (5) Nearly extremely fine £110-130

283. Private C. Scott, Black Watch. General Service Medal 1918-1962, Geo VI, clasp Palestine named to 2754553 Private C. Scott, Black Watch. 1939-45 Star, Africa Star, Italy Star, Defence Medal and War Medal 39-45, all unnamed as issued. Court mounted for wear (6) Good very fine £160-200

284. An Aircrew Europe Casualty Group to Flight Sergeant R.B. Webb, Royal Air Force who was killed in action on the night of 11th/12th May 1944, having been shot down by German Night Fighter Ace Werner Baake. 1939-45 Star, Air Crew Europe Star, Defence Medal and War Medal 39-45, all unnamed as issued. Royal Air Force Cap Badge. With WW2 Memorial Scroll named to Flight Sergeant R.B. Webb, Royal Air Force, in OHMS envelope addressed to ‘Mrs M. Webb, 6 Beverley Road, Chiswick, London, W.4. Flight Sergeant Webb, was shot down on the night of 11th/12th May 1944, on a mission to Hasselt, he had been a bomb aimer in a Lancaster piloted by Pilot Officer R.E. Whitley, Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve, who was part of 103 Squadron. Before their final flight, they had previously flown on 17 other operations including mission to Berlin, Leipzig, Stuttgart, Frankfurt, Essen, Nuremberg, Cologne, Lyons, Heligoland Bight as well as some others. Webb started his tour with a mission to Berlin on 15th February 1944, the largest raid of the Battle of Berlin which damaged large parts of the city, followed by a disastrous raid on Leipzig on 19th February, their Nuremberg mission being the one of 30th March 1944, this being the most costly night raid of the war in terms of lost aircraft, 96 being shot down and 10 being written off. The raid on Hasselt would be their last, flying Lancaster JB733, they were shot down by Werner Baake, a German night fighter ace with 41 aerial victories who received the Knights Cross, he is the 36th most successful night fighter ace of WW2 and in aerial combat in general. Having originally been buried in Military Cemetery, Fort 3, Duerne, Antwerp, Webb’s body was re-interned in Schoonselhof British Cemetery during 1946. Group with a large amount of official correspondence from the air ministry and Commonwealth War Graves Commission to Webb’s widow, as well as a letter from the Squadron Leader the day after him being posted as ‘missing’ as well as a bomb aiming chart, as well as original photographs of his grave. (see photographs). Medal mounted loose for wear. (4) Nearly extremely fine £500-600

285. Temporary Lieutenant E. Harwood, Sea Cadet Corps, Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve and Royal Naval Reserve. 1939-45 Star, Atlantic Star, Africa Star, Pacific Star, War Medal and Cadet Forces Medal, (Elizabeth II -2nd Type), impressed TY.LIEUT. (S.C.C.) E.HARWOOD. R.N.R.). Sold together with copies of Navy List entries.He was commissioned as a TEMPORARY SUB LIEUTENANT in the SEA CADET CORPS, ROYAL NAVAL VOLUNTEER RESERVE on 1st March, 1953. He was promoted to TEMPORARY LIEUTENANT (S.C.C.) on 1st March, 1955. LIEUTENANT HARWOOD is last shown as (S.C.C.) ROYAL NAVAL RESERVE in the 1970 Navy List. (6) Nearly extremely fine £150-180

286. Trooper D.F. King, County of London Yeomanry. 1939-45 Star, Africa Star bar 8th Army, Italy Star, Defence Medal and War Medal 39-45, all unnamed as issued. Efficiency Medal, Geo VI, fixed Territorial Suspender named to 7892888 Trooper D.F. King, County of London Yeomanry. Mounted loose for wear (6) Nearly extremely fine £120-140

287. Flight Lieutenant J.E. Page, Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve (T). 1939-45 Star, Burma Star, Defence Medal and War Medal 39-45, all unnamed as issued. Cadet Forces Medal, Eliz II, named to Flight Lieutenant J.E. Page, Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve. Loose-mounted for wear. (5) Good very fine £80-100

288. Private M.N. Allen, East Lancashire Regiment, taken Prisoner of War on the Drive to Arnhem. 1939-45 Star, France and Germany Star and War Medal 39-45, all unnamed as issued. With POW metal tag numbered 17518 Stalag XII A. With box of issue addressed to Mr. M.N. Allen, 19 St Margaret’s Road, Horsforth, Leeds. With Soldier’s Service and Pay Book named to 14633264 Michael Nicholas Allen, The East Lancashire Regiment, noted as serving in North West Europe 24th June 1944 until 22nd September 1944, and then noted as Germany (POW) 23rd September 1944 until 27th May 1945, the East Lancashire were involved in the drive to Arnhem around the area of Eindhoven on 22nd/23rd September, discharged 13th January 1946, ceasing to fulfil Army Physical Requirements. Michael Allen is also listed as POW at Stalag IV-B Muhlberg. With East Lancashire Regiment cap badge, and King’s Badge for Loyal Service. Mounted loose for wear (3) Nearly extremely fine £80-100

289. L.A. Long, Royal Navy, who had served aboard the Russian Convoys. 1939-45 Star, Atlantic Star bar France and Germany, Africa Star bar North Africa 1942-43, War Medal 39-45, USSR 40th Anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War, USSR 50th Anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War, all unnamed as issued. With Fibre ID Tag to JX896194 L.A. Long, C of E, the reverse scratched ‘Sig’, presumably in recognition of his rank. With unused, full length, war time issue Naval Cap Tally ‘HM Convoy’, and Royal Naval Old Comrades Association Membership booklet. (6) Nearly extremely fine £80-100

290. Midshipman/2nd Mate Derek Stanley Moreby, Mercantile Marine, who saw War Service on board SS ‘Samite’. 1939-45 Star, Atlantic Star, Burma Star and War Medal 39-45, all unnamed as issued. SOLD TOGETHER with its ORIGINAL REGISTRAR GENERAL OF SHIPPING AND SEAMAN, LLANTRISANT ROAD, LLANDAFF, CARDIFF CARD BOX OF ISSUE addressed Mr Derek Stanley Moreby, 39 Holmdene Avenue, North Harrow, Middlesex and ORIGINAL MINISTER OF TRANSPORT MEDAL ISSUE COMPLIMENT LETTER. ALSO WITH digital copies of WW2 MERCANTILE MARINE MEDAL ROLL; digital copy of the MERCANTILE MARINE SERVICE POUCH (some details officially redacted); digital copies of PASSENGER LISTS; digital copies of ELECTORAL REGISTERS; and digital copy of TELEPHONE BOOK. DEREK STANLEY MOREBY was born, in Harrow, Middlesex, on 24th January, 1926, the son of Stanley G and Kathleen Moreby. Derek engaged to join the Liberty Cargo ship SS “SAMITE” at London on 3rd November, 1944 as a MIDSHIPMAN. He arrived at New York, USA, after sailing from Newcastle upon Tyne, on board the SS “SAMITE”on 28th December, 1944. He married Sheila M Cuttris, in Harrow, during 1948. Between 1949 and 1975, Derek was living at 39 Holmdene Avenue, North Harrow with his wife. Moreby engaged to join the MOTOR VESSEL “AJAX” at Port Said on 9th November, 1949 as a 2ND MATE. He arrived at New York on 5th May, 1950 after sailing from Kingston, Jamaica, on 4th March, 1950. Moreby engaged to join the MOTOR VESSEL “AJAX” at Hong Kong on 29th July, 1950 as a 2ND MATE. He arrived at San Francisco, USA, on 12th September, 1950 after sailing for Yokohama, Japan. 2 Mate Moreby arrived at New York, USA, on board the MOTOR VESSEL “AJAX” on 9 October, 1950 after sailing from Kingston, Jamaica. Derek Stanley Moreby died during 1977 in Harrow District, Middlesex. (4) Extremely fine £75-95

291. A Group of Three Medals to Chief Inspector Ronald V. Bell of the Metropolitan Police. Defence Medal and War Medal 39-45, both unnamed as issued. Police Long Service and Good Conduct Medal, Eliz II, named to Chief Inspector Ronald V. Bell. With box of issue for Police Long Service Medal. Bell had seen service in the Royal Air Force at the end of the Second World War, included is a picture of him as part of No.1 Air Crew Wing, No.2 Radio Scool, A Squadron, X22 unit, ‘F’ Class, where he had served as a Cadet. Also with a small Amateur Boxing Association medal, the reverse engraved R. Bell, 9 ½ St Sen 1932, in a Fattorini box of issue. Royal Air Force Service and Release Book, confirming released to Class B reserve on 13th September 1945, to take up a role with the Metropolitan Police. A cdriving licence, giving addresses in Notting Hill Gate, and at Flat 1. Fulham Police Station from 1950 to 1964. Bell died at Hillingdon in Middlesex on 1st July 2003 aged 86. With copy London Gazette entries for his appointment as Flight Sergeant on 14th April 1944, and as a Pilot Officer on 24th October 1944. Loose-mounted. (3) Nearly extremely fine £60-80

292. A Korean War Mentioned in Despatches Group of 4 to Sergeant N.D. Owen, Royal Engineers. War Medal 39-45, unnamed as issued. Queens Korea Medal, BR:OMN, with mention in despatches oak leaf emblem named to 14440016 Sergeant N.D. Owen, Royal Engineers. United Nations Medal for Korea, British issue, unnamed as issued. Army Long Service and Good Conduct Medal, Eliz II, fixed Regular Army Suspender named to 11440016 Warrant Officer Class 2 N.D. Owen, Royal Engineers. Mentioned in Despatches for distinguished services in Korea in the London Gazette of 10th October 1952. Court-mounted. (4) GVF £525-575

293. Private R.F. Nicol. Black Watch. Queens Korea Medal, BR:OMN, and Africa General Service Medal 1902, Eliz II, clasp Kenya both named to 22663304 Private R.F. Nicol, Black Watch. United Nations Medal for Korea, British issue, unnamed as issued. Group unresearched. Court-mounted. (3) Good very fine £450-500

294. Private C.C. Williams, Middlesex Regiment. Queens Korea Medal, BR:OMN, named to 21162097 Private C.C. Williams, Middlesex Regiment. United Nations Medal for Korea, British Issue, unnamed as issued, wounded on 11th November 1950 in Korea. With damaged card medal box of issue for UN Korea Medal. (2) Nearly extremely fine £440-480

295. Senior Aircraftman J.M. Hunter, Royal Air Force, late Royal Navy. Campaign Service Medal 1962, clasp Borneo renamed to 073270 Able Seaman J.M. Hunter, Royal Navy. Royal Air Force Long Service and Good Conduct Medal, Eliz II, named to Senior Aircraftman J.M. Hunter, (T8119775), Royal Air Force. (2) Good very fine £75-95

296. Private D.J. Fotheringham, Black Watch. Campaign Service Medal 1962, clasp Northern Ireland named o 25031226 Private D.J. Fotheringham, Black Watch. NATO Medal, bar Kosovo, Iraq (Op Telic) Medal, clasp 19 March to 28th April 2003, named to 25031226 Private D.J. Fotheringham, Black Watch. Queens Golden Jubilee Medal, unnamed as issued. Court-mounted, some contact wear to CSM, (4) Generally very fine £450-500

297. Army Long Service and Good Conduct Medal, VR, large letter reverse issue, named in engraved style to Jas. Baxter 42nd Royal Highlanders 1852. Fitted with a straight hinge suspender (please see images on website). He was only the 9th man in the Regiment to receive a Long Service and Good Conduct Medal, and this is his only entitlement. Previously in the Major Samson collection, medal has a 32/34th prior to the ‘Jas’ impressed on the rim. Generally very fine £200-250

298. Army Long Service and Good Conduct Medal, VR, to 1453 QR.MR.SGT D. GODDARD 13th HUSSAS (as engraved in capitals). Recommended for Long Service and Good Conduct Medal 1st April 1891. With copy of 13th Hussars Medal Roll. Victorian LS&GC medals were named in engraved capitals from 1874 until the end of the 19th century. Extremely fine £150-180

299. Police Constable W. Douglas, Metropolitan Police. 1897 Jubilee Medal in bronze, Metropolitan Police reverse, and 1902 Coronation Medal in bronze, Metropolitan Police reverse both named to P.C. W. Douglas, ‘J’ Division. 1911 Coronation Medal, Metropolitan reverse named to P.C. W. Douglas. Pensioned from ‘B’ or Chelsea Division on 28th April 1920. He had been at Howden, East Yorkshire on 9th September 1862, and joined up at Old Scotland Yard, 29th August 1887, joining J Division, before transferring to B Division on 18th August 1905. He was living in Sandilands Road, Fulham at the time of his retirement. (3) Good very fine £80-100

300. Volunteer Force Long Service Medal, Ed VII, named 2834 PTE R.R. CHECKETTS, 1ST V.B. R. WAR. R.. In 1908, this united formed the new 5th and 6th Territorial Force Battalions, Royal Warwickshire Regiment. Good very fine £85-95

301. Volunteer Force Long Service and Good Conduct Medal, Ed VII, to 8067 PTE J.C.LAING QUEEN'S R.V.BDE. GVF £85-105

302. Volunteer Force Long Service Medal, Ed VII, named to 2324 L. SERJT J. HODSON, 1ST V.B. L.N.LANC.REGT. Impressed naming, slight bruise on name. Very fine or better £75-85

303. Army Long Service and Good Conduct Medal, Ed VII, swivel suspender named to 2149 Sergeant W. Ward, Essex Regiment. Served with 2nd Battalion, Essex Regiment. Entitled to a Queens South Africa Medal with four clasps (OFS, TRA, SA01 and SA02). Good very fine £70-90

304. Volunteer Force Long Service and Good Conduct Medal, Ed VII, named to 743 Sergeant F.E. Wilby, 2nd Volunteer Battalion, Essex Regiment. Good very fine £70-90

305. New Zealand Long and Efficient Service Medal named in engraved style to 143 Artificer Andrew Anderson, Palmerston Marines. Contact wear to rim, Generally very fine £125-150

306. 1911 Coronation Medal, unnamed as issued. Good very fine £15-20

307. Delhi Durbar Medal 1911, named to W.G.A. Hanrahan, Government of India. Good very fine £70-80

308. Army Long Service and Good Conduct Medal, Geo V, bar Regular Army, named 7720757 W.O.CL.II. I.C. JONES, A.E.C. (Army Education Corps). Good very fine £90-110

309. Army Long Service and Good Conduct Medal, Geo V, with fixed Regular Army Suspender to 7720659 W.O.CL.1 W.J.ROLPH A.E.C. (Army Education Corps). Toned, Good very fine £90-110

310. Indian Army Long Service and Good Conduct Medal, Geo V, named to 47 Lance Daffadar Khamal Khan, Central India Horse. Good very fine £40-50

311. Territorial Efficiency Medal, Geo V, with Second Award bar, named to 459 Corporal J. Davidge, 9th London Regiment. Joseph Davidge was born in St. Marylebone in 1884, son of Joseph and Mary Ann Davidge formerly Bennett. He married Maud Chambers at St. Marylebone Parish Church on 10th March 1906. By 1911 Joseph was a law clerk living with his wife Maud and their three children at 6 Wyndham Street, St. Marylebone. He was a member of the 1/9th County Of London Battalion (Queen Victoria’s Rifles). He served in France as a Colour Sergeant from 17th March to 18th August 1917, and again from 12th July 1918 to 24th February 1919. He received a bar to his Territorial Force Efficiency Medal in November 1920 (Army Order 507) as a Company Quarter Master Sergeant. He was one of only ten men from his Regiment to be awarded the TFEM and Bar. Additionally entitled to a First War Pair, included is a group shot photograph in which he is identified. Good very fine £100-120

312. Territorial Efficiency Medal, Geo V, named 22 L.SJT J. MANNING 4/THE QUEEN’S REGT. Extremely fine £80-90

313. WW1 Tribute Medal. Ashington WW1 Welcome Home Medal. Generally very fine £30-40

314. Efficiency Medal, Geo VI, fixed India, named to Trooper F.G. Dawkins, Punjab Light Horse, Auxiliary Forces India. Nearly extremely fine £85-105

315. Efficiency Medal, Geo VI, Fixed Territorial Suspender named to 6014531 Private L.J. Wright, Essex Regiment. GVF £55-65

316. Efficiency Medal, Geo VI, fixed Territorial Suspender, named 921040 SJT M.A. MAYHEW. R.A.P.C. Royal Army Pay Corps, with award slip notifying recipient of the award in Army Order 46 of 1948 and addressed to 29 Lancing Avenue, Ipswich, Suffolk. Nearly extremely fine £55-65

317. Efficiency Medal, Geo VI, fixed Territorial suspender named to 7348927 Sergeant D. Barnard, Army Physical Training Corps. Good very fine £40-50

318. Efficiency Medal, Geo VI, fixed Territorial suspender named to W.18365 Warrant Officer Class 2 M.A. Brooker, Auxiliary Territorial Service. Rank has been corrected. With forwarding letters, one with regards to correction of the rank, the other forwarding the medal in the first place, this from the Women’s Royal Army Corps. In box of issue. Good very fine £40-50

319. Efficiency Medal, Geo VI, fixed Territorial suspender named to 7348225 Private R.H. Charman, Royal Army Medical Corps. In box of issue. Toned, Nearly extremely fine £25-35

320. Army Long Service and Good Conduct Medal, Geo VI, fixed Regular Army Suspender named to 6005381 Sergeant G.S. Winter, Essex Regiment. Nearly extremely fine £70-90

321. Special Constabulary Long Service Medal, Geo V, crowned head, named to John Graham. Nearly extremely fine £8-10

322. Imperial Service Medal, Geo VI, named to Herbert Henry Fox. Good very fine £12-15

323. Imperial Service Medal, Eliz II, named to Albert Charles David Blow. Nearly extremely fine £12-15

324. Fire Brigade Long Service Medal, Eliz II, named to Sub Officer Samuel E. Borrett. Loose-mounted for wear, Good very fine £25-30

325. Police Long Service and Good Conduct Medal, Eliz II, named to Constable Michael J. Chater. Mounted loose for wear, Extremely fine £25-30

326. Civil Defence Long Service Medal, Eliz II, unnamed as issued. Nearly extremely fine £12-15

327. Woman’s Voluntary Service Medal, unnamed as issued. Mounted loose for wear. Nearly extremely fine £12-15

328. Efficiency Medal, Eliz II, with fixed Territorial Suspender to 22279691 S.SGT H.L.DEVERELL R.A. Nearly extremely fine £65-85

329. International Prisoner of War Medal. Nearly extremely fine £12-15

330. Job Lot: 5 x Commemorative Medal for 50 years of the end of WW2 1945-95, the obverse ‘Service For Freedom’, in nickel-silver. (5) Extremely fine £20-25

331. Job Lot: 5 x Commemorative Medal for 50 years of the end of WW2 1945-95, the obverse ‘Service For Freedom’, in nickel-silver. (5) Extremely fine £20-25

332. Job Lot of 5 Temperance Medals: The York and Lancaster Regiment (India), hallmarked on reverse. Army Temperance Medal for India 1897, Army Temperance Association Medal, Church of England Temperance Society Medal, Army Temperance Society Cross. (TMJL1). (5) Good very fine £20-25

333. Job Lot of 5 Temperance Medals: Army Temperance Association Medal in Memory of Queen Victoria 1837-1901, Army Temperance Association India Medal for 1897, Army Temperance Association Medal, Army Temperance Association India Cross, the reverse hallmarked. The Soldiers Total Abstinence Association Medal. (TMJL2) (5) Good very fine £20-25

334. Job Lot of 5 Temperance Medals: Army Temperance Association Medal in Memory of Queen Victoria 1837-1901, Master of Temperance Science Medal named to J.E. Colley, Army Temperance Association India Medal, a hallmarked Army Temperance Association Medal, Army Temperance Association India Medal for five years Fidelity. (TMJL3). (5) Generally very fine £20-25

335. Job Lot of Four Army Temperance Medals. (TMJL4). (4). Good very fine £15-20

336. Job Lot of Three Army Temperance Medals. (TMJL5). (3) Good very fine £10-15

337. Shooting Medal in bronze, in fitted Elkington and Co Ltd case of issue. The reverse engraved ‘National Rifle Association 1860 in recruit.’ Another identical medal without case of issue. National Rifle Association Rifle Clubs Medal, in Elkington & Co case of issue. (3) Nearly extremely fine £15-20

338. A Silver Medallion named on the rim ‘Lieut K. Mackessack’. The obverse ‘N.I.R.A. 1863-86’, the reverse, ‘Army Rifle Association India B.P.R.A. 1887-1921’ Kenneth Mackessack served in the Seaforth Highlanders, he played four first class cricket matches in India, appearing for Army, Northern Punjab and the Europeans (India). Mackessak was in command of the 2nd Battalion, Seaforth Highlanders at the Battle of El Alamein, he was subsequently wounded and mentioned in despatches. After recovering he acted as Military Attache in Washington from 1943 until the end of the war. Good very fine £30-40

339. Bronze Medallion, 40mm. Astor County Cup Medal. Unnamed as issued. Good very fine £15-20

340. The Exceptional Great War Observer’s M.C., Pilot’s M.C. Bar for second award and D.F.C. group of eight to Captain A.W.F. Glenny, Royal Air Force late Army Service Corps. Observer, 5 Squadron (M.C.), Pilot 50 Sqd, 9 Sqd., 7 Sqd. (M.C. Bar & D.S.O. Recomendation – received D.F.C.) ‘M’ Flight, (C. de G.) and 20 Squadron after the Great War. 13 M.C. & bar, D.F.C.’s to R.A.F. for The Great War. Military Cross G.V.R. with bar for second award, unnamed as issued, Distinguished Flying Cross G.V.R. unnamed as issued, 1914-15 Star (2.Lieut. A.W.F. Glenny, A.S.C.) British War Medal and Victory Medal (Capt. A.W.F. Glenny, R.A.F.) India General Service Medal 1908-35, Geo V, 3 clasps, Mahsud 1919-20, Waziristan 1919-21, Waziristan 1921-24. (F/Lt. A.W.F. Glenny, R.A.F.) 1937 Coronation Medal, W.W.1. Belgian Croix de Guerre. Mounted as worn. Military Cross: Presented by the King at Buckingham Palace Spring 1918, M.C. London Gazette 17 September 1917 “For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty when in co-operation with our artillery. By dint of great perseverance, skill and very gallant flying he has accomplished splendid work under very difficult circumstances. On one occasion during a gale of wind, he successfully ranged three of our heavy batteries upon an enemy battery, which was completely obliterated. He has consistently set a very fine example to his Squadron”. Second Military Cross: Original recommendation for Bar to M.C. “For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty, for the extremely high merit of his work in reconnaissance and as a Artillery Officer, for constant display of initiative and resource and for continuously setting a fine example of keenness and resolve”. In particular on the following occasions – 7 dates listed with details, one here for example “On 11.April 1918 When he led an Offensive Patrol under extremely bad weather conditions, it being impossible to fly above 300 feet. After obtaining some valuable information, in his R.E.8. he was shot down in the lines near ARMENTIERES but was instrumental in conveying valuable information to Brigade H.Q. from the Battalion Commander. After this, he went under fire to a hostile machine which was crashed and brought back the German signals for communication between aircraft, Artillery and Infantry. I have to add that on many occasions the C.B.S.O. and the S.O.R.A. have expressed their high appreciation of this Officer’s distinguished services in co-operation with Artillery”. Bar to M.C. London Gazette 26 July 1918 “For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty, both in reconnaissance and as a Artillery Observer. On one occasion, although shot down, he brought in valuable information. On several occasions, he conducted several knock-out shoots with various batteries, obtained excellent photographs and did much good work of a very high standard”. Another recommendation for ‘award’ was sent in on 30 September 1918 for his September work – no award received. Distinguished Flying Cross: Original recommendation for an immediate award of the Distinguished Service Order for continuous gallantry and skill when flying in active operations against the enemy, in Counter Battery work, Photography and Reconnaissance. In addition to his excellent work in the air this Officer has performed all his duties on the ground in a highly efficient and painstaking manner. Through his exertions all the Officers in his flight obtained a high standard of training. I would draw attention to the excellent performance of this Officer on 16/5/1918. 18 dates listed with details, one here for example 16 May 1918 Photography, 15 plates exposed over Corps Counter Battery Area. In the middle of this flight he was attacked by 12 enemy scouts. His Observers gun jambed and they were driven down to 2000 feet, but by extremely skilful handling of his machine, Captain GLENNY avoided serious damage. After the scouts had been driven off, he returned immediately and carried on with the shoot. The Army Commander sent a special message of congratulations through 2nd Brigade for this performance which was witnessed and reported to him by several people on the ground. The whole fight lasted 4 hours 20 mins. D.F.C. London Gazette 3.12.1918 (France) “This Officer has rendered valuable and gallant service on many occasions when on photographic and other reconnaissance’s. On 16th May, when directing fire on a hostile battery, he was attacked by twelve hostile scouts; his Observer’s gun jammed and he was driven down to 2,000 feet, but handling his machine with great skill, he avoided serious damage’ after the scouts had been driven off he returned and carried on the shoot with successful results. In this flight which lasted four hours, he succeeded in taking fifteen photographs over corps counter battery area”. Belgian Croix de Guerre London Gazette 15 July 1919. Original recommendation for award with this citation Flight Commander, ‘M’ Flight. “This Officer was placed in charge of ‘M’ Flight on formation on 6.10.1918 a few days before the battle started. He showed the greatest energy and keenness in commanding this Flight and I consider it is largely due to his efforts that the Flight carried on without machine and engine troubles as is not the case with the other Bristol Flights. He has maintained the right offensive spirit in his flight and all his Officers show the greatest energy and dispatch in their work” dated 11.11.1918. Original recommendation for ‘Mention’ (W.W.1.) with this citation. “This Officer has done excellent work in maintaining a high standard of efficiency in ‘M’ Flight since 11th November 1918. This efficiency has been severely tested and I consider this Officer deserves recognition for the manner in which his command has acquitted itself” dated 18.1.1919. Mentioned in Despatches London Gazette 25.October 1940 Royal Air Force. Air Commodore, M.C., D.F.C. (now retired) Mentioned in Despatches London Gazette 20 June 1941 Royal Air Force. Air Commodore, M.C., D.F.C. Arthur Willoughby Falls Glenny. Born 2 March 1897, lived in Newry, Co Down, Ireland. Gazetted 2.Lieutenant in the Army Service Corps. In 1915. Seconded to the R.F.C. as an Observer with 5 Squadron October 1915-May 1916. On 19 December 1915 Glenny with his Pilot (2/Lieut. Cooper) in their BE2c 4501 on Counter Battery Work were attacked over Elverdinghe by a Fokker and two or three Aviatiks: Combat Report “Several hostile machines appeared coming from the South at a great altitude. I kept them in sight until they manoeuvred so as to get between us and the sun, which was very strong. I was unable to locate them again until they opened fire at close range, and I immediately turned sharply to engage the one on my left hand side. My Observer was trying to cover the machine on the right hand side which had turned and overtaken us. Both machines which I think were Aviatik’s (or L.V.G.’s) were very much faster than ours. In trying to manoeuvre for a shot my machine “side slipped” and nose dived. Almost before we recovered the enemy were firing on us again, and there appeared to be two machines, above and below us. I dived on one but my gun for some reason would not fire, so I turned to give my Observer a chance. At that moment our top petrol tank was pierced and we were forced to land. We were then about 8,000feet up, and able to reach the aerodrome”. Lieutenant 2 February 1916. Trained as a Pilot, Royal Aero Club Aviators Certificate (No. 3205) 1 July 1916 qualifying for his ‘Wings’ 4 August 1916. Sent to the Home Defence as a Pilot in 50 Squadron stationed at Dover flying a BE2c (Pilot only to save weight for height needed to reach Zepps.) on 23/24 September 1916 (night) against 12 Navy Zeppelins against London. Then 52 squadron in France November 1916-May 1917, on to 9 Squadron as A/Captain May 1917-August 1917, then with R.E.8 equipped 7 Squadron as A/Captain, Flight Commander January 1918 - October 1918, then ‘M’ Squadron October 1918-March 1919. APermanent Commission followed Captain 1 August 1919 in the R.A.F. after the Great War and between the Wars served in 20 Squadron as Flight Commander September 1919, Staff Officer H.Q., R.A.F. India 1921, Officer Commanding 28 Squadron July 1922 - December 1923, Sqd. Leader 1922, Squadron Commander, School of Army Co-operation 1924, attended R.A.F. Staff College 1926, Staff Officer H.Q. Wessex Bombing Area 1927, Senior R.A.F. Officer H.M.S. Hermes 1930, Wing Commander 1931, attended Senior Officers War Course 1933, Imperial Defence College 1934, Staff Officer H.Q. 22 Group and Deputy Directorate of Equipment 1935 and Staff Duties 1936, A/Group Captain 1936, Aircraft Depot, India 1938, Commanding Officer 1 Indian Group R.A.F. Retired as Air Commodore. Died in Switzerland in 1947. Two original oblique photographs 1916. Copy M.I.C., Aviator’s Certificate, 7 and 9 Squadron articles. Newspaper articles by him “Give our Airman the Credit” Evening Telegraph 16 May 1944, “New Air Weapons can finish the Nazis” Evening News and Post 15 July 1945. Fifty pages of his War Experiences 1915-1923, written as Squadron Leader 1923.Wrote "Attack from the Air" & "The Med. Air Power & the Second Front" (Both books included) £19,500-20,000

341. The Superb Great War D.S.C. & Bar for second award, Second War Military C.B.E. Group of twelve to Air Commodore W. H. Dunn, Royal Air Force, late Royal Naval Air Service, decorated for his gallant services as a Pilot in the relief of Kut Operations in April 1916 (D.S.C.) & East Africa operations (Bar): flew operationally in Waziristan 1920s, adding the Military C.B.E. in W.W.2. as C.O. Operational ‘Fighter’ (Command). 31 D.S.C. & BARS to R.N.A.S. for W.W.1. TOTAL 85 bars for all Services. The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, C.B.E. (Military) Commander’s 2nd type neck badge, silver-gilt & enamel, Distinguished Service Cross, Geo V, with Second Award Bar (h/m London 1918) 1914-15 Star Flt. S. LT. W. H. DUNN, R.N.A.S., British War Medal and Victory Medal to CAPT. W. H. DUNN, R.A.F., India General Service Medal 1908, Geo V, Waziristan 1921-24 F./L. W. H. DUNN, R.A.F., 1939-45 Star, Africa Star, Defence Medal and War Medal 39-45 with M.I.D. Jubilee Medal 1935, Coronation Medal 1937. The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire C.B.E. Lon. Gaz. 2.6.1943. Air Commodore Wilfred Henry Dunn, D.S.C. Original recommendation says Operational Award ‘Fighter’ (Command). Distinguished Service Cross: Flight Commander Wilfred Henry Dunn, R.N.A.S. D.S.C. Lon. Gaz. 22.2.1918: “In recognition of his services whilst employed in connection with military operations in East Africa. He did splendid work during the operations in the Lindi area and carried out valuable bombing and reconnaissance flights” Second Distinguished Service Cross: Flight Sub-Lieut. Wilfred Henry Dunn, D.S.C. Bar to D.S.C. Lon. Gaz. 17.5.1918 – Services in Mesopotamia: “For conspicuous courage and skill in carrying out an extraordinary amount of flying, both in sea and land planes. He is invariably cheerful and ready when called on for work”. Mention in Despatches Lon. Gaz. 1.1.1941 Group Captain, R.A.F. Wilfrid Henry Dunn born 19.9.1893, qualified Third Officer in the British India Company 1914. Prob. Flight Sub. Lieut., R.N.A.S. Jan. 1915, qualified for his “Wings” and R.A.E.C. Aviator’s Certificate 11.3.1915 served as a Pilot on H.M.S. Empress, engine failure, force landed on sands at Bembridge (Isle of Wight) – stranded 4.7.1915 in his Farman Seaplane, then posted in Sept. 1915 to the Mesopotamia Theatre; Force 'D' R.N.A.S. employed in operations to relieve the siege of KUT. Crashed his Type 827 Seaplane at Orah, 10 miles South of Kut 14.2.1916 and in April 1916, a hard-pressed force of 4 B.E.2c’s, 2 Naval Farmans and 3 Short Seaplanes, dropped 19,000 pounds of food in two weeks to the besieged garrison at KUT, comprising of 140 flights - Lewis guns and ammunition were removed with medical supplies and food stowed in their place, but the pilot still had his revolver ! A constant worry for the likes of Dunn, for German aircraft did their best to interfere in the first ever attempt to keep troops supplied by air. In these Kut food drops he wrecked one Voisin 10.4.1916, and another landing UNDER telegraph wires, removing the undercarriage on 5.5.1916 His ‘conspicuous courage’ was duly recognised by a Bar to his D.S.C. In Dec.1916. Transferred to 8 Squadron R.N.A.S. East Africa Theatre of operations, flew from Lindi for co-operation with the Army, until some Voisin aircraft at Zanzibar could be resurrected, a single seaplane operated out of the local harbour, for recon. & bombing sorties. The official record of No. 8 Seaplane Sqd. (R.N.A.S.) states: ‘Two Voisin machines arrived at Lindi in June and proceeded to carry out an extensive series of photographic flights from the results of which the first accurate maps of this part of the country were made. Lindi, a difficult place to work from, was unhealthy with a non satisfactory aerodrome, but Flight Lieut's Dunn work was very valuable. In Aug. the enemy, still in the vicinity were forced to retire by our troops supported by a preliminary bombardment by the two Monitors, who flooded their ballast tanks and managed to get the necessary elevation, while the R.N.A.S. carried out the spotting ...... Lindi aerodrome was abandoned on 12 Oct. moving to Mtwa, the planes co-operated with the troops over a 3 day engagement driving the enemy out of a very strongly fortified position in Makiwa. This engagement was the heaviest of the campaign and after the enemy had been forced to continue their retreat, the R.N.A.S. machines were employed in low flying in search of water holes for the supply of our troops ..... ’ Had engine failure on take off, turned to avoid a hanger, port wing hit ground, wrecked, Dar-es-Salaam 27.11.1916. Moved to Zanzibar, the R.N.A.S. detachment returned to the U.K. in Jan. 1918, although Dunn and another pilot left behind ‘in case of eventualities’. Advanced to Flight Cdr. in June 1917, joined 67 Wing in the Adriatic, a Flight Lieut. in the new R.A.F. 1.4.1918. Joined the Aircraft Depot, India Group in Dec. 1919, and in Oct. 1920 as a Flight Cdr. in 5 Squadron flying Bristol Fighters on the North West Frontier of India & in the Waziristan operations of 1921-24, Flight Cdr. 16 Sqd. 1925 and 4 Sqd. on Bristol Fighters in 1929 H.M.S. Vindictive and 1930s C.O. of the Fleet Air Arm element in the aircraft carrier H.M.S. Glorious. C.O. 230 Sqd. Feb. 1935 (flying Singapore III, Sunderland I, in U.K., Egypt & Singapore) and as C.O. in the 8,000 mile 'PIONEERING' trip from Plymouth to Singapore taking 3 weeks with five Singapore Flying Boats. Advanced to Group Capt.1938. In the 1939-45 War, was C.O. R.A.F. Benson 1940 & then S.A.S.O., 14 (Fighter) Group, awarded the Military C.B.E. as A.O.C. No. 81 Operational Training Group, Fighter Command from July 1942, Dunn became S.A.S.O., Air Defences, Eastern Med. setting up his H.Q. in Cyprus he & his staff to oversee fighter operations. In Mch. 1944, appointed A.O.C. 210 Group, Med. Allied Coastal Air Force, later in 1944 Retired as an Air Commodore. ORIGINAL signed & dated 1924 portrait picture wearing D.S.C. & Bar + W.W.1 miniatures. 15 copy pictures of Dunn in R.A.F. & R.N.A.S. uniform & him in some of the ‘string bag’ aeroplanes he flew. 9 page report of 8 Squadron R.N.A.S. services in Zanzibar East Africa and other articles on Sqd's & Kut airlift. Extensively pictured and written up in "Wings Over Mesopotamia" (M. Lax, M. O'Connor, R. Vann published 2017) Mounted as worn other than 1st. Good very fine £14,250-15,000

342. Lieutenant Donald Campbell Dixon, 5th Canadian Mounted Rifles, Canadian Expeditionary Force – Battle of Amiens 1918 Military Cross. A Superb Well Documented Military Cross Group with a Fighting Citation. Military Cross, Geo V, initials D.C.D. on reverse, in case of issue. 1914-15 Star, impressed 110137 PTE D.C.DIXON, 5/CAN: MTD:RIF:); British War Medal and Victory Medal both impressed LIEUT D.C.DIXON. Sold together with the following original items:- an original post card sized PHOTOGRAPH OF LIEUTENANT DIXON; an original post card sized GROUP PHOTOGRAPH INCLUDING LIEUTENANT DIXON; a large original 5th CANADIAN MOUNTED RIFLES VALCARTIER PENNANT; His original ALUMINIUM DOG TAG (impressed 110137 D.C.DIXON 5.C.M.R. CANADA. P); His MEDAL RIBBON BAR; His original CANADIAN EXPEDITIONARY FORCE CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE; His original MEDAL ISSUE COMPLIMENT SLIPS; His original FOURTH ARMY CERTIFICATE OF CONGRATULATIONS ON AWARD OF THE MILITARY CROSS signed by GENERAL SIR H S RAWLINSON; Original FOURTH ARMY ORDERS number 260, dated 13th October, 1918, listing immediate awards including LIEUTENANT DIXON’S MILITARY CROSS; An original LEAVE PASS with several original TRAVEL WARRANTS; Several original TELEGRAMS and LETTER relating to his MILITARY CROSS INVESTITURE AT BUCKINGHAM PALACE; An original ARMY NOTE BOOK CONTAINING A NUMBER MEDAL AWARD RECOMMENDATIONS WRITTEN BY DIXON FOR HIS MEN; A contemporary copy of 5th C.M.R. BATTALION OPERATIONAL ORDER 194; His original PERMISSION TO RETIRE FROM THE CEF WITHIN THE BRITISH ISLES; An original WESTMINSTER BANK LTD, WANDSWORTH BRANCH CHEQUE payable to D.C. DIXON. Also sold together with digital copy of BAPTISM RECORD; digital copies of CENSUS RETURNS; digital copies of full CANADIAN EXPEDITIONARY FORCE SERVICE PAPERS; digital copy of 5th CANADIAN MOUNTED RIFLES NOMINAL ROLL; digital copy of CEF AWARD CARD; digital copy OF WAR DIARY AND OPERATION ORDERS for June, 1916 and August, 1918; digital copy of MARRIAGE CERTIFICATE; digital copies of LONDON GAZETTE ENTRIES; digital copy of 1939 REGISTER ENTRY; and digital copy of PROBATE ENTRY. DONALD CAMPBELL DIXON was born on 24th January, 1886 in Wandsworth, London, the son of James and Eliza Dixon. A Safe Builder, Donald enlisted, in the 5th CANADIAN MOUNTED RIFLES, at Montreal, Quebec, Canada, on 2nd February, 1915. 110137 PRIVATE D.C. DIXON, 5th CANADIAN MOUNTED RIFLES landed in France on 24th October, 1915. He was promoted to CORPORAL on 1st December, 1915. Donald was WOUNDED IN ACTION during the BATTLE OF MOUNT SORREL, YPRES, on the 3rd June, 1916, receiving a shrapnel wound to his left knee and left wrist. He was admitted to the 3rd CANADIAN GENERAL HOSPITAL at Boulogne. Donald was promoted to SERGEANT on 22nd November, 1916 and ACTING COMPANY SERGEANT MAJOR on 3rd February, 1917. 110137 C.S.M. DIXON, 5th CANADIAN MOUNTED RIFLES was commissioned as a TEMPORARY LIEUTENANT on 2nd September, 1917, re-joining the 5th CANADIAN MOUNTED RIFLES in the field on 22nd November, 1917. LIEUTENANT DIXON was awarded the MILITARY CROSS FOR BRAVERY AT BOUCHOIR, NEAR AMIENS, ON 9th AUGUST, 1918. The award was announced in General Sir H.S.Rawlinson’s 4th Army list of immediate awards of the 13th October, 1918. (LONDON GAZETTE CITATION -11th JANUARY, 1919 ‘THIS OFFICER DISPLAYED GREAT SKILL IN LEADING HIS MEN DURING THE ATTACK AND CAPTURE OF A VILLAGE. AT ONE POINT OF THE ADVANCE HIS COMPANY WAS HELD UP BY HEAVY MACHINE GUN FIRE. HE QUICKLY GRASPED THE SITUATION, OUTFLANKED AND CAPTURED THE MACHINE GUNNERS AND CONTINUED THE ADVANCE WITH SLIGHT CASUALTIES. HIS SPLENDID EXAMPLE AND COOLNESS DURING THE WHOLE OPERATION WERE VERY MARKED.) The MILITARY CROSS was presented to Donald, by KING GEORGE V, AT BUCKINGHAM PALACE, LONDON, on 10th July, 1919. Donald married Mary Ethel Richardson at St Anne’s Church, Wandsworth, London, on 30th August, 1919. Having served in England and France with the 5th CANADIAN MOUNTED RIFLES, including brief periods with the 1st QUEBEC REGIMENT and 23rd (RESERVE) BATTALION, he was struck off strength on the 3rd November, 1919, by reason of General Demobilization, and allowed to take up residence in the British Isles. He later became a Master Dairyman and in 1939 was a SENIOR WARDEN, AIR RAID PRECAUTIONS, in Hastings, Sussex. DONALD CAMPBELL DIXON of Wraysbury House, Beccles Road, Worthing, Sussex died on 17th April, 1970. (Provenance - Bosley Auctions 1996). Extremely fine £1,200-1,500

343. The outstanding Great War Distinguished Flying Medal group of three and rare contemporary ink written “Log Book” (12.11.1917 – 19.10.1918) to Sergeant Observer E. G. “Mad Monty” Maund, Royal Air Force, late Royal Naval Air Service and later Lieutenant, Royal Navy, who received the moniker “Mad Monty” for climbing out onto the wing of his DH4 aircraft during a raid on the seaplane base at Constantinople to ascertain his success in putting a bomb into each of the three aircraft hangars below him. His Pilot on most of the entries in the Log Book are for Capt. M.J. Langley. Distinguished Flying Medal, G.V.R. (224374 Sergt. Mech. Obs. Maund, E. G., R.A.F.), British War Medal and Victory Medal to (224374 Sgt. E. G. Maund, R.A.F.) Unusual to have ‘Observer’ in the naming detail of the D.F.M. of his rank as well as his trade. Distinguished Flying Medal, G.V.R. London Gazette 1st January 1919. 224374 Sergt/Mech: (Obs) Maund E.G. With a quantity of original ephemera and pictures including Portrait photograph of the recipient as an R.N.A.S. Petty Officer; photograph of the recipient taken in 1926 and a group photograph of Royal Flying Corps. airmen including the recipient; a ‘cut out’ (5” x 4”) photograph as a Lieutenant in R.N.V.R. uniform (wearing his D.F.M. and pair ribbons) dated 1946; recipient’s personal pro-forma detailing career and marital status up to 1946; London Gazette extract announcing award of the D.F.M.; details of payment made for winning his D.F.M. (twenty pounds) and unclaimed leave allowance; forwarding slip for the DFM dated 20 November 1919 and addressed to the recipient at Sylvian Road, Ilford, Essex; Admiralty Identification card for Motor Drivers; Naval Identity card including photograph of the recipient (wearing his three ribbons) as a Sub Lieutenant, dated 7 April 1944; RAF Pass to be absent from quarters at Calshott, dated 30 August 1919; Ward Room Mess Bill for Royal Naval Air Station Eastleigh, addressed to Lieut. E. J. Maund; Certificate of Employment During the War, marked R.A.F. Station Calshot, dated 12 Nov 1919. Protection Certificate and Certificate of Identity. A rare 6.5” x 4” contemporary ink written “Log Book” set out in Pilot’s Log Book style (12.11.1917 – 19.10.1918) as in W.W.1. Observers did not normally have them. The named card boxes of issue for the W.W.1.’s. Copy of birth, marriage and death certificates. Ernest George Maund was born in Leytonstone, London, on 9th July 1898 and lived with his parents and brother at 54 Sylvan Road, Ilford, Essex, until his marriage in 1926. He joined the Royal Naval Air Service in 1916 as a Petty Officer and trained as an Observer and Gunner at R.N.A.S. Calshot. Having transferred to the Royal Air Force in its formation in April 1918, Maund was posted to Greece in May 1918 from where he undertook bombing raids, operating from bases at Thasos, Imbros, and Mudros. On 9 June 1918, following a raid to Kukli Burgas, the D.H.4 aircraft piloted by Lt Colt, force landed into the sea and both men were picked up by Greek fishermen. On 27th August 1918, again in a D.H.4 aircraft, this time piloted by Lieutenant Haughton, he bombed the seaplane base at Constantinople. Having successfully put a bomb in each of the three hangers, Maund climbed out of the aircraft to ascertain direct hits which earned him the nickname “Mad Monty Maund” . On his return to civilian life he drove a milk lorry from Devonshire to London during the General Strike of 1926, and shortly after his marriage left for America where his first employment was as a chauffeur to the minister at the famous “Little Church around the Corner” in New York City. Later he rented space in a workshop for car repair and maintenance where some of his clients were prohibition mobsters. Following the Wall Street crash, Maund returned to the U.K. in 1930 and set up a garage in Goodmayes, Essex. WW2 resulted in him losing his business and in 1944 he was recruited as a transport officer in the R.N.V.R. which included organising the transportation of the Mulberry Harbour in preparation for the D-Day invasion. After being demobilised he joined the Control Commission in Germany where he was responsible for transport in Northern Germany and was billeted in the Krupp’s private mansion. Latterly until his retirement, Maund worked as a specialist engineer in the Woolwich Arsenal, concentrating mainly on naval guns and advanced experimental torpedoes. He died on 23rd November 1988. (3) EF £5,500-6,000

344. Distinguished Conduct Medal, Geo V, named to S/3629 Sergeant M. Corbett, 8th Royal Highlanders. London Gazette 2nd December 1919. ‘He showed remarkable courage and leadership throughout the operations east of Ypres from 28th September to 4th October 1918 and his skilful handling of his platoon enabled several enemy machine-gun posts to be captured with very few casualties. When his company, having lost all officers and senior N.C.O’s was compelled to withdraw from an exposed position, he under very heavy machine-gun fire, rallied the men on the new line taken up. His conduct throughout was admirable.’ Sold with Medal Index Card, which shows landing in France on 10th May 1915. Nearly extremely fine £1,000-1,200

345. Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE), 2nd Type, King and Queen, Civilian, with bow ribbon for female award, in Royal Mint Box of Issue. With certificate named to Miss Marjorie Dickinson. With copy London Gazette information for the award on 1st January 1963, where Dickinson’s profession is given as Headmistress, Stradbroke County Infants School, Sheffield. GVF £100-120

346. Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE), First Type, Britannia, Civilian, with Garrard & Co, box of issue, and on bow ribbon for female award. Box with some scuffing. Good very fine £100-120

347. Member of the Order of the British Empire, MBE Civilian 1st type. Mounted on a Ladies bow. 1935 Hallmark. Toned, Nearly extremely fine £90-100

348. Kaisar-I-Hind, Geo V, in bronze. Good very fine £110-140

349. Captain C.W. Sanderson, OBE, Merchant Navy late Royal Naval Reserve, commanded the SS St. Andrew when she was mined off Taranto, and later commanding the Fishguard Vessels. Officer of the Order of The British Empire (OBE), King and Queen, Civil, unnamed as issued. 1914-15 Star named to Sub Lieutenant C.W. Sanderson, Royal Naval Reserve. British War Medal and Victory Medal both named to Lieutenant C.W. Sanderson, Royal Naval Reserve. 1939-45 Star, Atlantic Star, Italy Star and War Medal 39-45, all unnamed as issued. Charles Waine Sanderson, born Carshalton 1890, apprentice BI, Midshipman, Royal Naval Reserve 1908, WW1 served Oceanic (wrecked 8th September 1914 in the Shetland Isles), and HMS Donegal. After the war he joined the vessels of the Great Western Railway and later moved to Goodick, Fishguard, Pembrokeshire where he commanded the steam packets on the Fishguard – Rosslare service. During WW2 the Fishguard vessels SS St David and SS St Andrew were commandeered and converted to hospital ships. Captain Sanderson firstly commanded the St. David, later moving to HMHS St Andrew and was in command when she, HMHS St David and HMHS Leinster were bombed for 5 hours off the Anzio beachhead 24 Jan 1944. The bombers set the Leinster on fire and sank the St. David – the St. Andrew managing to avoid the bombs escaped unscathed. Later both she and the Leinster – whose fires now extinguished picked up the survivors of the St. David. He was also in command of the St Andrew when she was mined off Taranto 23rd September 1944 and was awarded the OBE in the London Gazette of 3rd September 1945. After hostilities he resumed commanding the Fishguard vessels and was later promoted to Marine Superintendent of the port, dying in Goodick in 1967. With London Gazette details, Royal Naval Reserve service papers, Lloyds Captain Register details, copy BOT ticket applications, copy report of mining of HM Hospital Ship off Taranto 1944, copy death certificate and obituary. Court- mounted for display (8) Nearly extremely fine £300-400

350. A Sidi Barrani Military Cross Group of 8 to Captain J.W. Bryant, Leicestershire Regiment, who charged anti-tank guns over open sights capturing the position in question. Military Cross, Geo VI, reverse dated 1941. General Service Medal 1918-62, Geo VI, clasp Palestine named to 4652967 Warrant Officer Class 2 J.W. Bryant, Leicestershire Regiment. Africa Star, 1939-45 Star, both unnamed as issued. Defence Medal, War Medal 39-45, Coronation Medal 1953, Army Long Service and Good Conduct Medal, Geo VI, fixed Regular Army Suspender named to Lieutenant J.W. Bryan, Royal Leicestershire Regiment. Mounted loose for wear, in the order they are listed. Jack Bryan joined the Leicestershire Regiment at Glen Parva in January 1924 and after completing his recruit’s training, joined the 1st Battalion, with whom he went to Egypt in January 1925 and to India in November 1927. He was promoted to Sergeant in January 1930 and served on the staff of the Small Arms School, Pachmarhi for nearly two years, after which he again re-joined the 1st Battalion at Multan. A tour of duty as instructor to the cadre at the Depot came next before he was posted as a Staff Sergeant Instructor at the R.M.C., Sandhurst in January 1937. In April 1939 he joined the 2nd Battalion in Palestine on promotion to WO.III, further promotion to W.O.II and W.O.I. (R.S.M. 2nd Battalion), quickly followed. It was in Palestine where he was awarded the G.O.C’s Certificate for outstandingly good work in action against armed bandits. He was commissioned in June 1940 and promoted to Captain in December 1940. Jack Bryan had considerable battle experience when he was in action with the 2nd Battalion in the Western Desert, Crete and Syria. He was awarded the Military Cross for his bravery at Sidi Barrani when he was in charge of the Carrier Platoon which charged two batteries of 75mm guns whose gunners were firing over open sights. The carriers charged through them, silenced them and then proceeded to aid the 2nd Battalion in mopping up operations which resulted in 2,000 Italians being taken prisoners. The confirmation of the Military Cross appeared in the London Gazette of 25th April 1941 ‘In the attack on Sidi Barrani on 10th December 1941 the battalion was advancing in M.T. and came under heavy fire, firing over open sights and MG fire. 3 carriers were knocked out Lt. Bryan getting the remaining crews into ground action under heavy fire. Later it was necessary to withdraw the carriers and send them in support of ‘D’ Coy. Lt. Bryan successfully accomplished this & in the subsequent advance of ‘C’ and ‘D’ Coys., the carriers were largely responsible for the capture of the position under heavy enemy MG fire from the front and flank preceding the Coys by 500x. ‘A’ Coy in the meantime had to pinned to the ground 1,000x to the right flank, and in spite of only 2 guns out of 6 firing, the carriers were able to extricate the Coy and clear up the situation. Throughout the action, Lt. Bryan displayed complete disregard for his personal safety, and his calmness under fire and example to his men was an inspiration to them. His handling of the carriers was beyond all praise.’ His next job was a rest cure after being wounded as Camp Commandant, Cyprus. His unique instructional gifts were next utilised at the I.T.C., Warwick, where he commanded a training company for some years until he was posted as a Company Commander to the 5th Manchester Regiment in Malta. In November 1946 he was posted as a Company Commander to No.17 P.T.C. at Glen Parva where he remained until his retirement except for one short spell at Midland Brigade T.C., Jack Byran represented the Regiment at boxing for many years and is the proud possessor of over twenty cups. He also played as a forward in both 1st and 2nd Battalion rugger teams for several years. He has always been a keen and excellent shot with all infantry weapons, some of his achievements being Individual Rifle Championship, Malta 1946, member of the winning team in the inter- services March 1946, Individual L.M.G. Champion, Northern Command 1947, member of the team to win first Army Cup Sten Gun Competition 1948. With copy service papers and attestation papers, Bryan was from South Luffenham Uppingham, Rutland. (8) Good very fine £2,500-2,800

351. An excellent Normandy Military Cross Group of 9 to Major E.J.O. Croker, of the Leicestershire Regiment and of the 12th Parachute Battalion, 6th Airborne Division. Officer of the Order of the British Empire (O.B.E.), Military, King and Queen, unnamed as issued. Military Cross, Geo VI, reverse dated 1944, 1939-45 Star, France and Germany Star, Defence Medal, War Medal 39-45, all unnamed as issued. General Service Medal 1918-62, Geo VI, clasp Malaya named to Lieutenant Colonel E.J.O. Croker, O.B.E., M.C., Royal Leicestershire Regiment, (unit corrected). Coronation Medal 1937, and Coronation Medal 1953, mounted loose for wear, with matching miniatures. Military Cross announced in the London Gazette of 21st December 1944 ‘On 19th July 1944, Major Croker’s Company led in a Battalion attack on the village of Puten-En-Auge. The village was occupied by about 100 Germans and the position had a large member of automatic weapons in it. Mortar and Machine Gun fire was intense. The two leading platoons became completely pinned by fire by the time half the village was cleared and the situation looked desperate. Major Croker then led the third platoon personally against one of the strong points consisting of three houses. He personally killed 3 Germans with his rifle and when a Sergeant was wounded he immediately attacked his assailant and killed him with a fighting knife. As soon as this strong point fell the enemy lost heart and the remainder of the village was rapidly captured. It was mainly due to the courage, ferocity and personal leadership and complete disregard of danger of Major Croker that the whole of its Garrison was either killed or captured. His example was an inspiration to the whole Battalion.’. His OBE was announced in the London Gazette 19th October 1951. ‘For outstanding services as G.S.C.I. Singapore Base District since 20th November 1949. In addition to his normal work, which has been of a high order, he has shown very marked ability and enthusiasm in the organising and conducting all courses for officer training and promotion examinations. His outstanding achievement, however, has been his exceptional devotion to duty during the Singapore riots in December 1951, when he displayed qualities of the highest order. His organising ability and untiring efforts contributed in a very large measure to the smooth conduct and efficiency of the Military measures taken to restore law and order an in following days. His services have been of great value to the Army and full deserve recognition.’. With copy papers, Croker had seen prior service in India and with the Royal West African Frontier Force in Gambia and Sierra Leone, before returning to the UK in April 1943. Croker’s paperwork show that he embarked the UK for North West Europe on 5th June 1944, this indicates that he took part in the D-Day landings of 6th June, with 12th Parachute Battalion, which along with the 13th Parachute Battalion, took the village of Ranville by airborne assault, this being recognised as the first village liberated in France. Eventually returning to the UK in September 1944, Croker returned to NW Europe during the period of the Ardennes Crisis, then returning to the UK in late February 1944. Croker took part in Operation Varsity (the crossing of the Rhine) on 24th March 1945, this was the largest airborne assault of the war, and was the instigator for the final collapse of the Third Reich in the west. Croker was wounded by Machine Gun on 6th April 1945, suffering wounds to the forehead, left forearm and shoulder, fighting on this date was taking place around Osnabruck and in mopping up around Friedewalde. Croker appears in the book ‘With the 6th Airborne Division in Normandy’, which covers the action in which he won the Military Cross. He is also mentioned in the book ‘Para – fifty years of the Parachute Regiment’, in which he is mentioned with regards to an action on 22nd August 1944 on the River Tocques in which ‘B’ Company whom Croker was commanding was pinned down by machine gun and artillery fire from St. Julien. With copies of research, recommendations, papers etc.. Loose-mounted for wear (9) Nearly extremely fine £6,000-7,000 352. A Scarce British Empire Medal for Gallantry to Alfred Waite. British Empire Medal, Civil Division Eliz II, named to Alfred Waite. London Gazette 21st July 1953. Alfred Waite, Snack Bar Proprietor, Openshaw, Manchester: ‘Waite was standing outside his snack bar, which is on a main road, when he saw a women with her two children, aged four and three years respectively, waiting to cross the road from the opposite side. The youngest child suddenly ran into the roadway in front of an oncoming motor van which was about 12 yards away. Without hesitation Waite dashed into the road between the child and the van and thrust the child back and away from the vehicle. Although the van driver swerved he was unable to avoid striking Mr. Waite who sustained a sprained ankle and a lacerated shin bone. The child was unhurt and was undoubtedly saved from death or very serious injury by Waite’s prompt and courageous action.’ Nearly extremely fine £330-380

353. Warrant Officer Class 2 W.H. Oliver, Black Watch. Member of the Order of the British Empire, Military, 2nd issue. Army Long Service and Good Conduct Medal, Geo VI, Ind.Imp, with fixed Regular Army Bar and Army Meritorious Service Medal, Geo VI, Fid-Def, both to 2745398 Warrant Officer Class 2 W.H. Oliver, Black Watch. All three confirmed by the Regimental HQ, and accompanied by Buckingham Palace congratulations slip for MBE. Displayed in an unglazed case with black velvet edging. (3) Good very fine £450-550

354. British Empire Medal, Eliz II, named to John Frederick Unwin for Meritorious Service in original case of issue together with wearing pin attached to ribbon. Extremely fine £200-240

355. Austria. Gold Cross of Merit 1900-1917, Franz Joseph issue in gilt and enamels. Crossed swords on bravery ribbon. Good very fine £110-130

356. Austria. 1914-18 War Cross with wreath for War Service, in silver and enamels. Good very fine £30-50

357. Austria. Silver Medal for Bravery 1914-18. Reverse ‘Der Tapferkeit’ on black and white trifold ribbon indicating issue to next of Kin of an officer who was killed. Emperor Karl issue. Good very fine £25-35

358. Austria. Silver Medal for Military Merit 1916-18 issue, Emperor Karl (Charles), reverse ‘Signum Laudis’, Officers war time ribbon, 2nd award bar on ribbon. Rare twin crowns of Austria and Hungary Suspension. Very fine+ £50-70

359. Austria. Silver Medal for Bravery 1916-18. Reverse ‘Fortitudini’ Karl issue. Very fine or better+ £20-30

360. Austria War Commemorative 1914-18, Bronze medal on triangular medal ribbon, un-named as issued. Nearly extremely fine £20-25

361. Austria-Hungarian Bronze ‘Der Tapferkeit’ Medal (Franz Joseph I) awarded for act of bravery. Un-named as issued. Complete with original triangular folded ribbon. Nearly extremely fine £22-26

362. Belgium. Victory Medal 1914-18, unnamed as issued. Nearly extremely fine £12-16

363. Belgium. Yser Medal 1914. Good very fine £18-22

364. Bulgaria. Order of Military Merit, 4th Class, Military issue with swords and crown suspension in gilt and enamels, in original tatty case. Medal, Extremely fine £240-280 365. Eire (Ireland) Emergency Service Medal 1939-45, with additional 2 Year Service Bar ‘NA CAOMNOIRI AITIULA’ (Local Security Force) reverse. Swing mounted from a Seirbhis Naisiunta (National Service) Suspender. Unnamed as issued. EF £35-40

366. France. Croix De Guerre 1914-16. Nearly extremely fine £20-25

367. France. Croix Du Combatants. In Original box of issue. Extremely fine £20-25

368. France. Croix De Guerre 1914-18. Generally very fine £16-20

369. France. Medaille Militaire (WW1). Generally very fine £20-25

370. France. Theatre of Operations Cross. Good very fine £15-20

371. France. Croix De Valeur Military Cross with palm in original box of issue. Nearly extremely fine £20-25

372. France. WW1 Legion D’Honneur. In box of issue. Nearly extremely fine £65-85

373. France. WW2 War Medal in box of issue. Good very fine £15-20

374. France. Franco-Prussian War Medal 1870-1871. Un-named as issued. Slight Verdigris, unnamed as issued. NEF £23-28

375. France. War Commemorative Medal 1914-1918 (Medaille Commemorative De La Guerre 1914-18). Un-named as issued. Nearly extremely fine £13-16

376. France. War Commemorative Medal 1939-1945 with France slip on clasp (Medaille Commemorative De La Guerre 1939-1945). Un-named as issued. The France clasp marked service during the 1940 Fall of France Campaign. Nearly extremely fine £18-22

377. France. Colonial Medal with three clasps, ‘Algerie, Sahara, Tunisie’. This a typical Foreign Legion Medal and clasp combination for service between 1924 and 1930. Extremely fine £40-60

378. France. Croix De Guerre, reverse dated 1914-18. Good very fine £12-15

379. Germany. Imperial, Wound Badge in Black. Nearly extremely fine £20-25

380. Germany. Imperial Pilot’s Badge. Nearly extremely fine £200-250 381. Germany. Imperial State 1914-1918. Mecklenburg Schwerin Military Merit War Cross 2nd Class, unnamed as issued. Mecklenburg Schwerin is a small German State located in north east Germany. Authorised in 1915 awards of this Cross were predated to the start of the War. Extremely fine £60-80

382. Germany. Imperial. Schaumburg-Lippe Kreuz for Treue Dienste 1914. Un-named as issued. With loose medal ribbon mounted on a brass German style pin back shield. Prince Adolph, of the small Imperial German State Schaumburg – Lippe (now part of Lower Saxony, established the one sided “Cross for Faithful Services” in November, 1914. Extremely fine £60-80

383. Germany. Imperial. Group of 3 Medals comprising: Iron Cross 1914 2nd Class, Hindenburg Cross, Hungary. Combatants Medal. Court-mounted German Style for wear. (3) Nearly extremely fine £50-60

384. Germany. Weimar Republic Cross of Honour 1914-18 with swords. Un-named as issued. Manufactured by C.P. (Carl Poellath of Schrobenhausen). Also known as the Hindenburg Cross. Nearly extremely fine £15-20

385. Hungary. 1914-18 War Medal. Extremely fine £15-25

386. India. Independence Medal 1947, unnamed as issued. Mainly awarded to members of the Indian armed forces serving on 15th August 1947 and all British military personnel for their contribution after Independence. Nearly extremely fine £12-16

387. Japan. China Incident War Medal. Un-named as issued. Without ribbon. Pillar pin loose and bent. Very fine £15-20

388. Netherlands. Order of Orange Nassau, officer class, civil issue. In its original case of issue. Mint £270-300

389. Pair of Medals: Saudi Arabia. Liberation of Kuwait Medal 4th Class, and Kuwait. Liberation of Kuwait Medal 4th Class. (2) Extremely fine £10-15 390. Pakistan Independence Medal 1947, cupro-nickel medal, un-named as issued. A nice example. Mainly awarded to Pakistan Forces but also to some members of the British Army who participated in the Independence Celebrations. Nearly extremely fine £13-16

391. Romania. 1877-1878 Romanian War of Independence Medal. Bronze, 30mm diameter. The Romanian War of Independence refers to the Russo-Turkish War of 1877-78, which was fought in the Balkans & Caucasus between the Ottoman Empire and the Russian led Eastern Orthodox coalition. This war originated in emerging 19th Century Balkan nationalism and was fuelled by Russian hopes of recovering the territorial losses it suffered during the Crimean War, re-establishing its Black Sea presence etc. On 16th April 1877, Romania signed a treaty which allowed Russian troops to pass through Romanian territory. Russia then declared war on the Ottoman Empire on 24th April 1877 and some 120,000 Russian soldiers entered Romania via the newly built Eiffel Bridge. Following this Romania gained independence from the Ottoman Empire. On original ribbon, Nearly extremely fine £60-70

392. Serbia. Order of St. Sava 3rd Class. Good very fine £225-275

393. South Africa. Prison Service Long Service Medal named to N/480 Nat. Bew. H. Jubas. Broken suspender, otherwise VF £25-35

394. Thailand. BANGKOK, SIAM (THAILAND) 1932 MEDAL. Commemorating the 150th anniversary of the Chakri Dynasty and the foundation of Bangkok, Siam. Silver, with swivel suspender & original watered ribbon. Prior to 1949, Thailand was generally known as Siam. Mounted as worn, Good very fine £45-55

395. Turkey. Ottoman. Silver Uyakat (Merite) Medal. Good very fine £115-145

396. USA. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA WW1 ALLIED VICTORY MEDAL WITH 3 BARS. An OFFICIAL TYPE 2 MEDAL with DEFENSIVE SECTOR; MEUSE – ARGONNE and ST. MIHEL BARS. Complete with original ribbon and top wrap round suspender brooch. Nearly extremely fine £45-55

397. USA. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA WW1 ALLIED VICTORY MEDAL WITH 3 BARS. An OFFICIAL TYPE 2 MEDAL with DEFENSIVE SECTOR; MEUSE – ARGONNE and YPRES - LYS BARS. Complete with original ribbon and top wrap round suspender brooch. Nearly extremely fine £45-55

398. USA. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA STATE OF MISSOURI 1917 – 1919 MEDAL. Obverse – The Missouri State crest surrounded by two laurel sprays “War with Germany” and “1917 – 1919”. Reverse – “For Service” within a laurel wreath which is surrounded by “The State of Missouri” and “United States Forces”. Bronze medal swing mounted for wear. Un-named as issued. Nearly extremely fine £40-45

399. USA. Medal for Military Achievement complete with cloth and metal ribbon bars in original box of issue. Extremely fine £10-15

400. Badge. Free French Parachutist Badge. Good very fine £85-105

401. Badge. Royal Armoured Corps Light Tank in Glider Beret Badge. Nearly extremely fine £85-105

402. Badge. United States Glider Pilot Badge, British made. Good very fine £75-95

403. Badge. Middle East Commando Beret Badge (Dagger). Good very fine £50-60

404. Badge. Canadian Essex Regiment (Tank) Cap Badge. Good very fine £40-50

405. Badge. Vickers Armstrong ARP Badge. Good very fine £25-35

406. Badge. VRI Nursing Badge. Nearly extremely fine £20-25

407. Badge. Devon Regiment Cap Badge. Good very fine £10-12

408. Badge. Staffordshire Regiment Cap Badge. Good very fine £10-12

409. Badge. Northamptonshire Regiment Cap Badge. Good very fine £10-12

410. Badge. Dorset Yeomanry Cap Badge. Good very fine £10-12

411. Badge. Chinese Labour Corps. Good very fine £150-180

412. Badge. Long Range Desert Group, sand cast type badge. Generally very fine £150-180

413. Badge, Royal Naval Patrol Service (RNPS) small badge. Good very fine £25-30

414. Badge. Auxiliary Territorial Service Cap Badge. Good very fine £10-12

415. Badge. Dorsetshire Regiment Cap Badge. Good very fine £10-12

416. Badge. 23rd Hussars Cap Badge. Nearly extremely fine £8-10

417. Badge. RFC metal wing. Good very fine £75-85

418. Ephemera. Part of a photograph album of HMS Hogue interest, a family album of Commander Reginald A. Norton, including much of naval interest. As found. (see images) £75-95

419. Ephemera. Naval Officer Interest. Napoleonic Wars, a pay book dated Feb 15th 1816, named inside ‘My Great Grandfather A/C Book D. Thompson, RN.’. In Fair condition £75-95

420. Militaria. Aerial Flechette, hollowed out, would have been filled with magnesium and phosphorus to attack Zeppelins and Observation Balloons. Fair condition £75-95

421. Militaria. WW1 era British Anti-Splatter Tank Mask. Fair condition £450-500

422. Militaria. An Excavated Piece of Horse Harness belonging to Captain F. O. Grenfell, V.C., the metal clasp engraved ‘Capt. F. O. Grenfell 9th Lancers. Tidworth.’, with small piece of the original leather harness. Mounted for display purposes along with a cigarette card of the recipient and a depiction of the action for which he was awarded the V.C., in relic condition but attractively presented. V.C. London Gazette 13 November 1914: ‘For gallantry in action against unbroken infantry at Andregnies [sic], Belgium, on 24 August 1914, and for gallant conduct in assisting to save the guns of the 119th Battery, Royal Field Artillery, near Doubon the same day.’ Francis Octavus Grenfell was born in Guildford, Surrey, on 4 September 1880, into a military family; he was the nephew of Field Marshal the Lord Grenfell, and the maternal grandson of Admiral John Grenfell. Educated at Eton, he was commissioned Second Lieutenant in the 3rd (Militia) Battalion, Seaforth Highlanders, on 1 September 1899, and was promoted Lieutenant on 12 March 1901. He transferred to the King’s Royal Rifle Corps on 4 May 1901, and served with them in South Africa during the Boer War, before going to India with the 2nd Battalion. Whilst in India he transferred to the 9th Lancers in May 1905, and was promoted Captain and Adjutant on 1 November 1912. Following the outbreak of the Great War he embarked for France, along with his twin brother who was attached to the 9th Lancers, on 15 August 1914. On the 24 August 1914 he was in action at Elouges and Audregnies, Belgium. Following the successful withdrawal of the 2nd Army Corps, British Expeditionary Force, before the overwhelming German attack the day before along the line of the Mons-Condé Canal, the flank guard, consisting of the 1st Battalion the Cheshire Regiment and the 1st Battalion the Norfolk Regiment, supported by artillery and cavalry, now came under sustained enemy attack at Elouges. The Battle began at noon, and it soon became clear that the sheer weight of German infantry would eventually lead to the capture of its guns. Although all the battery’s horses were dead, the Battery Commander of one of the Artillery units, Major E. W. Alexander, managed to save the guns with the help of his few surviving men and cavalry volunteers led by Captain Grenfell. This enabled the 5th Division to retire without serious loss. Later that afternoon, at Audregnies, two miles south-west of Elouges, Grenfell rode with the Regiment in a charge against a large body of German infantry. There were heavy casualties and the captain was left as the senior officer. He was rallying part of the regiment behind a railway embankment when he was twice hit in the hand and thigh and seriously wounded. For his gallantry at both Elouges and Audregnies Grenfell was awarded the Victoria Cross, one of the very first to be awarded during the Great War. Grenfell remained with the 9th Lancers in Belgium, and was again wounded at Messines in October 1914. Invalided home, he was presented with his Victoria Cross by H.M. King George V at Buckingham Palace on 21 February 1915, before returning to the Western Front on 17 April 1915. He was killed in action at Hooge, Belgium, during the Second Battle of Ypres on 24 May 1915, and is buried in Vlamertinghe Military Cemetery, Belgium. His twin brother, Captain Riversdale Grenfell, had been killed in action serving with the 9th Lancers at Mons on 14 September 1914. Grenfell’s Victoria Cross and other medals are on display in the Derby Museum and Art Gallery, Derbyshire £250-300

423. Militaria. 196 page soft back book titled Flak and Ferrets One Way to Colditz by Walter Morison signed by the Author Walter Morison came from Beckenham in Kent he joined the RAF in 1939 was taken prisoner escaped tried to borrow an aircraft from the Luftwaffe caught and was sent to Colditz he was finally liberated with German and American shells criss-crossing the castle. A Fascinating book signed by the author who spent time in Colditz. Mint condition £25-35

424. Militaria. Twenty copies of Lodestar magazine 1985 - 1991 -92 which was the last issue published by Sanctuary Press founded by Oswald Mosley of the Black Shirts together with letter from Sanctuary Press that the 1992 issue would be the last issue and the magazine will be suspended signed by Robert Low Editor of Action. Magazines in excellent condition and scarce. £40-50

425. Militaria. Polar Expedition Interest: Autograph the clipped signature of Thomas Henry Tizard R.S.1839-1924 the Oceanographer Navigator and Arctic explorer who accompanied as hydrographer the polar expeditions of Sir George Gray and Captain Nares. With full service history served in Crimea on HMS Dragon before transferring to the Sir George Gray expedition to the Arctic on board Challenger also his last work was to consider the evidence of Nelson's Naval tactics at the Battle of Trafalgar. He produced the first and only plans of the battle drawn to scale. Interesting item of Polar interest £30-40

426. Militaria. Unusual bevelled oval mirror on one side on the other portrait of SS soldier in full military SS uniform with gilt rigged frame £30-40

427. Militaria. Hitler's Secretary signed 30th Anniversary of the signing of the North Atlantic Treaty 1949-1979 hand stamp signed by Traudl Junge Hitler's last and youngest Private who was with him at the end in Hitler's bunker. Also signed by Admiral Sir Henry Leach scarce signature of Hitler's last secretary with COA and framed and glazed £75-95

428. Militaria. Signed Escape from Libya Cover signatures are those of Captain J.Arnott and Captain D.Bridges of British Caledonian Airways and Flt Eng L.N.Flower DFC British Caledonian Airways with COA £10-15

429. Militaria. Odette Hallows George Cross WW2 resistance heroine signed Benham 1994 50th Ann. of D-Day landings Operation Overlord with Lion Sur Mere & Toulon postmarks on 3 French stamps rare and desirable signature. £35-45

430. Militaria. Four Black and white photographs of various concentration camps signed by POW's : 1)Joe Musgrove 214 Sqdn. 2)Peter Donaldson 10 Sq. 3)Paddy Hope Stalag Lufts 1,1V,V1. 4)R.Kalhule Stalag Luft 1. Framed and glazed £40-50

431. Militaria. Original Chromo Lithograph 1890 of Lord Nelson framed in heavy gilt ornate frame which measures 19"x15" £65-85

432. Militaria. Doug Packman 630 Squadron signed 10x8 b/w photo of a Lancaster in flight £15-20

433. Militaria. Autographed cover signed by Mary Lindell famous Resistance Heroine who worked with M19 in occupied France during WW2 1970 RAFES Duke of Yorks cover scarce signature £35-45

434. Militaria. Second World War wooden with metal support Air Raid Wardens rattle as used to warn civilians of an air attack dated 1942 and stamped 1V in perfect working order £35-45

435. Militaria. Set of nine 2nd WW black and white photographs all housed in plastic and one in a frame pictures consist of The Leper Crew/Lt.Hough's Crew/Camp photo/Naval photo Julie Anna/Group shot inside pub/2 soldiers in Military uniforms/Studio shot in uniform/2 Studio shots of same man in uniform one in frame £20-25

436. Militaria. WW2 Children's Mickey Mouse Gas Mask issued to younger children made in bright colours so as to be more attractive and less sinister than adult versions in Red and Blue. Nose tab stamped OT 50 and dated 1/40 early issue mask January 1940 stamped inside Avon 3-40 35B back strap rubber has broken apart and a part is missing also some red rubber is missing from top right of mask in carrying case strap broken. Rare child's gas mask £45-55

437. Militaria. First World War part of wooden propeller blade now restored and highly polished to form a 2 picture frame for photographs contains two black and white photographs of RFC pilots in full uniform and to the left of the bottom picture is attached a RFC cap badge. The blade is attached to a highly polished base made of wood and stands securely when stood up for display measures 15" high by 11" wide at the widest part very attractive piece in excellent condition. £100-150

438. Militaria. Girl Guides side cap in good condition no moth £10-12

439. Militaria. Excellent quality 1st World War Royal Flying Corps silk tapestry in silk heavily hand embroided with RFC with crown above in gold tasles on outer edge.Laid down on a board measures 18”x13” in good condition some slight water staining. £45-65

440. Militaria. A full set of The Falklands War published in 14 weekly parts by Marshall Cavendish all housed in original coloured folder all magazines in excellent condition. £15-20

441. Militaria. Water colour painting by Captain A.R.B. Shuttleworth titled An October evening near Rooks Nest Simla (near Delhi) 1911. Excellent quality painting done by a British Officer based in India signed titled and dated Allan Shuttleworth (bottom right) Simla 1911 (bottom left). Mounted in Gold coloured frame and gold mount measuring 19”x16” A.R.B.Shuttleworth was a British Officer Captain of the Indian Army his first command 6th June 1896 date ranked Captain 6th June 1905. Simla was the British India’s foremost hill station. Hill stations acted as sanctuaries for the British ruling race forming enclaves of British culture in the mountains of the subcontinent. Anglican church spires. Tudor-style cottages and Victorian flower gardens evokeed a distant homeland giving hill stations like Simla a distinct British identity. Shuttleworth was born in 1873 and died in 1935. Original frame and back mounting since painting was painted on verso 2 original labels one being an exhibition label when painting was exhibited by Captain Shuttleworth filled in old ink confirms paintin is an original other is from Cotton & Morris The Exchange ,Simla dealers in Picture Mouldings and mounts. Excellent quality painting done by a British Officer whilst serving in India £350-400

442. Militaria. Temperature Gauge from a Victor Vulcan up to 250oC numbered on reverse 6A/4703 made by Sangamo Weston Ltd of Enfield. No scratches to glass £25-35

443. Militaria. St. Thomas’s Hospital Bronze Medallion by Wyon showing nurse in relief on obverse Cheselden left hand side Wyon maker’s name at base of obverse. Reverse named Mors Vivis Salvs and St Thomas’s Hospital at base shows male patient on bed with impressed text underneath either side of the bed in background skull, containers, crest and skeletal legs. Measures 3” circular scarce medallion. Good very fine £150-200

444. Militaria. Secret Army multi-signed cover RAF Escaping Society SC26 Armee Secrete Louvain Leuven cancelled Brussels 29th March 1980. Multi signed by 5 members of the Belgium Secret Army-M.R.Roomanl, Colonel J.Vermeylen, Colonel F.Laureys, Captain Commandant J.Stienlet, Captain Commandant M.Geradis. Cover in excellent condition framed and glazed measures 11”x9” with COA £45-55

445. Militaria. The I.R.A Eire and the Church of Rome, 24 page booklet The Axis against Ulster by Clifford Smith. Very Good condition £15-20

446. Militaria. 12 x scarce set of Stewart & Woolf London EC coloured Military postcards by Harry Payne series 436 and 437 excellent quality postcards pictures will show content including 21stLancers, Grenadier Guards, Rifle Brigade, Scots Guards, 14th Hussars, 2nd Dragoon Guards all postcards in excellent condition and housed in plastic double sheets £75-95

447. Militaria. Vintage photo of Stanley Baldwin Prime Minister signed Stanley Baldwin with Prime Minister stamped seal above signature with COA framed and glazed measures 8”x6” in very good condition. £50-70

448. Militaria. Six Victoria Cross winners signed RAF rescue services cover signed by Bill Speakman VC, Ian Fraser VC, Edward Kenna VC, John Cruickshank VC, Bill Reid VC, Rod Learoyd VC with COA framed and glazed measures 13”x11” £50-70

449. Militaria. Portrait photo signed by Gerd Archgelis WW2 Luftwaffe Ace. Flug Kapitan Archgelis was born on the 16th July 1908 and was World Aerobatic Champion and Chief Test Pilot for Focke-Wulf Aircraft Company with COA. Framed and glazed measures 9 ½”x7 ½” £40-50

450. Militaria. Signed photo of Martin Drewes WW2 Luftwaffe Ace with hand written dedication on reverse with second signature with COA.Framed and glazed measures 9”x7” £40-50

451. Militaria. Signed photo of Walter Loos Luftwaffe Ace with COA framed and glazed measures 9”x7” £40-45

452. Militaria. 80th Anniversary of the Royal Air Force flown cover PM Royal VIP signed by The Rt.Hon. The Baroness Margaret Thatcher LG OM FRS with full history of Margaret Thatcher’s career with COA. £45-65

453. Militaria. HMS Hood cover dedicated to HMS Hood signed by Ted Briggs who at the time of signing was the last living of only three survivors of the sinking of the Hood by the Bismarck with COA. £20-30

454. Militaria. Victoria Cross cover dedicated to the award of the VC to Sgt A.J. Knight at Ypres in 1917 who served with the 2nd/8th Battalion The London Regiment Post Office Rifles the cover is signed by John Cruickshank VC. With full citation for Knight’s VC with map for The Battle for Wurst Farm Ridge Alberta Section, Ypres, Belgium. With COA £20-30

455. Militaria. Feldpost letter dated 16.11.40 Berlin SW11 with address sent to and full text picture on reverse of German Paratroopers jumping from plane with COA £15-20

456. Militaria. Large cover 13”x9” signed by seven winners of the Knights Cross of the Iron Cross two of whom won the Oakleaves and one won the Oakleaves and Swords. Signed by the following Erwin Fischer, Wilhelm Johnen, Bernhard Jope, Freidrich Kless, Freidrich Lang, Gerhard Schopel and Gunter Seeger. nice looking cover with coloured Knights Cross with Oakleaves in centre. Cover was flown by Sikorsky CH-53G of HFlg Regiment German Army Aviation from Mendig to Montpellier cover also signed by Pilots. Comes with B&W photo of each 7 winners together with full service history with COA. £45-55

457. Militaria. Large cover 13”x9” Award of the Bath WW2 multi-signed cover signed by Lord Cameron, William Dickson, Christopher Noxley-Norris, Lewis Hodges, Dambuster Harold Micky Martin,Denis Spotswood and Augustus Walker. The cover was flown in a Jaguar Gria XX970 from RAF Abingdon signed by Pilot. Comes with B&W photo of each recipient together with full history sheet detailing full service history of each recipient with COA £30-40

458. Militaria. Four Pieces of aeroplane Spitfire AR 403 consisting of a piece of Airframe measuring 15” in length,Oil feed pipe this in brass measures 5” in length,Steel piece of casing measures 4 ½”x3”,Piece of Skinning measures 6”x2” also history fact sheet of Spitfire AR403 this aircraft served with 38/165 and 65 Squadron its last flight was on the 16th January 1943 when on Arobatic training practice the aircraft crashed to the ground at Westruther Berwick. Parts in Good condition £50-60

459. Militaria. Two signed Concorde covers first dated 24 May 1976 First Scheduled Commercial Service London-Washington signed by Fl.Eng. King second cover dated 25th May 1976 being the return flight to London and signed by Captain Mike Bannister in 1995 he was made Chief Pilot for Concorde. £40-50

460. Militaria. A pair of switches from HMS Amethyst a double switch box which measures 5”x3” and is 2” deep both switches work most of the grey paint remains around the sides around switches wear to paint due to use on the ship. Her most famous role came in 1949 with her daring escape up the Yangtse River whilst being fired upon housed in wooden framed case 15”x8” and 3” deep unusual item. £50-70

461. Militaria. Oil Painting “Naval Engagement” signed bottom right by J. Harvey oil on canvas measures 27”x23” in brown ornate frame. Harvey specialised in Naval paintings. £100-125

462. Militaria. Telephone wire connectors recovered from the German Crown Prince Wilhelm’s Bunker in the Argonne Forest used in the 1918 battle against the French and the Americans at the end of the war. With pictures of the bunker as it looked in 1918 during the battle and as it looks today also with picture of Crown Prince Wilhelm. All nicely presented in deep frame which is glazed measures 12”x9” £75-95

463. Militaria. Pieces of a crashed ME109 no 6218 1940 shot down 27th November 1940 Dem Green Kent the Germans recognise this as being a Battle of Britain casualty the British recognise the duration as from 10th July to 31st October 1940 German historians do not accept these dates and regard the battle lasting from July 1940 to June 1941 including the Blitz. Large pieces of the aircraft nicely framed and glazed with colour picture of a ME109 and full history of aircraft frame measures 25”x21” £100-125

464. Militaria. Excellent Diorama of “Rorkes Drift” 1879 the diorama measures 48”x 16” pictures will show the excellent quality of this diorama. Complete with two hospital buildings steps sandbags surrounding most of the area around hospital numerous Zulu’s attacking from different tribes in various coloured dress the 24thfoot fully armed and protecting the hospital. Excellent roofing to buildings and all small detail is in this diorama it is a fairly heavy item in excellent condition no damage and nothing missing. £300-340

465. PRINCESS MARY’S 1914 CHRISTMAS BOX. Without contents. Nice example. With original lacquer finish, EF £30-40

466. Silk Tablecloth – Arras, with four images of Le Beffroi in 1914, in 1916, Vieilles Maisons and The Ruins, please see images, tear to reverse, In Fair condition £40-50

467. Job Lot of 10 Postcard photographs, all of around the time of the Great War (During or just before). In Good condition £20-25

468. Medal Box. Original black Military COMPANION OF THE BATH or C.B. case of issue (only). This a period titled case with gilt C.B. MILy. tooled on upper outside lid silk inside lid, showing maker GARARD & Co. Ltd. Goldsmiths, Jewellers &c. TO THE KING By Special Appointment TO THE CROWN. 24, ALBEMARLE ST, W. Padded greenish velvet with pull tag inset removable base for C.B. With original brass hinges and working press button to open. Near Extremely fine £65-85