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British War Medal to 2-LT. A.H. STEELE. Observer 16 Sqd., (B.E.2c) Died of Wounds 5.2.1917. Copy Photo from Institute of Civil Engineering Memorial Book & portrait picture from (Pilot's) Aviator's Certificate 24.9.1916, Officers Services, Officers Papers, M.I.C. (pair) issued by the Army 2/Lieut., R.F.C. Lincoln's Inn, London. Combat Report 10.11.1916 E.A. - L.V.G. Casualty Report 4.2.1917 'both Pilot & Obs. are seriously wounded' Combat Report of other Pilot on the Patrol 16 Sqd., & Jasta B article. Victory of Ltn. Konig Jasta 2, 4th of 6 Victories. Details & group picture of Konig. Very fine

British War Medal to 2/LIEUT. F.C.B. PHILLIPS, R.A.F. Observer, 11 Sqd. (B.F2b) Copy Officers Services & his Pilots (on 1.6.1918) Officers Papers M.I.C. (pair) Devon R & 2.Lieut. R.A.F. address McBean Rd., Wolverhampton. Casualty Report & Casualty Card for 1.6.1918 cancelled 3.6.18 as ‘machine now located’, one card noted ‘Is he alive’. This Bristol Fighter (C4846)was claimed by German Ace Ltn. A. Hets Jasta 37, 1st of 6 victories noted in various books as Phillips. Details of Hets. Extremely fine 

British War Medal to: 57262 Pte.V.Mayers, Manch.R. (Acting Corporal Vincent Mayers of the 2^nd Battalion Manchester Regiment, was killed in action at Hillah, Iraq on 24^th July 1920. He was 21 years of age and from Bolton. He is also entitled to The Victory Medal & GSM with clasp “Iraq”. It was during this action that Captain G.S.Henderson, V.C., D.S.O.,M.C.,earned his posthumous Victoria Cross “for most conspicuous bravery and self sacrifice”. Good very fine 

British War Medal to (Capt J.G. Hill) James Gill Hill., M.B., Ch.B. Appointed a Lieutenant in the R.A.M.C. in March 1915. Promoted to Captain in September 1915, Major in December 1918 and Lieutenant-Colonel in January 1919. Served with the 2nd Northern Field Ambulance and 35th General Hospital, Calais. Awarded the M.C. in December 1918. Other officers with this name and initials possible. With copied M.I.C. and some service details. Good very fine

British War Medal named to Captain S. Buckthought. Sole entitlement (MIC confirms). Good very fine

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 British War Medal named to Corporal F.G. Critchell, CH14159S, Royal Marines. With copy papers, Loose-mounted, GVF 

British War Medal named to SS.108089 W. Thornton, Stoker 1st Class, Royal Navy. Served with Benbow Battalion, Royal Naval Division, entitled to a 1914 Star trio. Good very fine

British War Medal named to Walter F. Baker. Good very fine

British War Medal named to John. E. Gill, John Ernest; Goole; 1900. Generally very fine

Victory Medal to Air Vice Marshal F.W. LONG, C.B., R.A.F. One of the 3 Pilots chosen for the 1931 SCHNEIDER TROPHY RACE. An outstanding Officers service in & between 2 World Wars 1918-1952. Victory Medal. (only) 2.LIEUT. F.W. LONG, R.A.F. Pilot, Companion of the Bath 1946. No M.I.C. held by N.A. therefore 2 x W.W.1.’s issued by Air Ministry. Copy Officers Service Papers, born Winford, Nr. Bristol, lived Oxford. Air Vice Marshal Francis William Long, Educated Lancing College, 2/Lt. 1.4.18 R.A.F., F.O. 2.9.21, Sqd. Ldr. 1.1.36, Wing Cdr. 1.1.39, Gp. Capt. 1.3.41, Air Cdre. 1.10.44, Air Vice Marshal 1.1.50. Served in Iraq & Egypt 1922-25 as Pilot 55 Sqd. 1922, Pilot 47 Sqd. 1924, TEST PILOT Experimental Section R.A.E. 1926-29, TEST PILOT M.A.E.E. Felixstowe 1929-31, Member R.A.F. High Speed Flight 1931, Flt. Cdr. 8 Sqd. 1932, Personnel Staff, Aden Command 1932-33, Adjutant/Instructor, 604 Sqd. Aux A.F. Sqd., 1934, R.A.F. Hendon 1934, R.A.F. Staff College 1935, Staff, Directorate of Peace Organisation, 1936-39, attached H.Q., Royal Canadian Air Force Ottawa 1940-41, Planning Staff, Air Ministry 1941-42, served in N. Africa 1942-43, Deputy Director of Policy (Overseas) S.A.S.O., H.Q. Combined Ops. 1943-44, Director of Combined Operations (Air) 1943-44, S.A.S.O., A.H.Q. India 11.3.45, A.O.C. No.1 (Indian) group 7.8.45, Director of Ground Combat Training 1947, Director of Operations 1948, S.A.S.O., H.Q. Middle East Air Force 1949, A.O.C., No. 23 (Training) Group 1952. In 1931, selected to be a member of the R.A.F. High Speed Flight, which provided Britain’s entry in the Schneider Trophy competition. For W.W.2 the Canadian Government for R.A.F. personnel serving in Canada wouldn’t allow recommendations for awards in the 3 orders of Chivalry – Bath, St. Michael & St. George or Order of the British Empire, until their tour of duty was very nearly completed. Recommendations for Long’s R.A.F. service in Canada 1940-42 “As Director of Air Organization at Ottawa for 21 months his problems have been many. By his devotion to his work, drive, energy & tact he has rendered conspicuous service to the Joint Air Training Plan & in no small measure have his exertions made the plan a success, starting in the days of its creation. I very strongly recommend him for C.B.E.” similar Rec. for 1942 adding “His tour of duty in Canada is nearing completion”, similar in 1943 adding “He is now back in this country serving at the Air Ministry as Deputy Director of Policy (Overseas) with similar recommendations in 1944 & 1945 - all these being for a C.B.E. which he never got ! but in the 1945 Victory List Lon. Gaz. 1.1.1946 he is upgraded to a Companion of the Bath as Acting Air Commodore, Director of Combined Operations (Air) “This Officer served at Combined Operations Headquarters as S.A.S.O. from April 1943 to Dec. 1943 & from the latter date until 25.2.1945 he has been Director Of Combined Operations (Air) He has been responsible for advice on the air aspects of Combined Operations. His wide experience & up-to-date knowledge of Combined Operations technique, coupled with his energy & high organising ability, have resulted in his advice being of the highest order. He has also acted as Chairman of the Assault Warfare Committee & under his energetic & efficient direction the committee has pressed forward with the development of technique & equipment of Combined Operations which have been used with success in assaults in North West Europe & South East Asia Command.” From the previous C.B.E. rec. “This equipment has been successfully used in recent ops. In NORMANDY. During the assault phase of the NORMANDY ops. Air Commodore Long served on the Staff of the Flag Officer, Force ‘G’ in H.M.S. Bulolo.” ORIGINAL SCHNEIDER TROPHY CONTEST 12.9.1931 PROGRAMME (includes Long’s picture, see website) & one postcard of the 1931 Schneider. Copy 21 pictures of the Officers & Schneider Trophy Race Planes 1929-1931. Nearly extremely fine

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Victory Medal to 2.LIEUT. S.B. POTTER, R.A.F. Pilot, 214 Sqd. (Handley-Page 0/400) Interned Holland 30.6.1918. Copy Service details from Seven Kings, Essex. Handley Page losses to direct enemy action - 30.6.18 2/Lt. S.B. Potter/Lt. J.D. Vance/Sgt. R.G. Kimberley. Target Stahillebrugge; claimed on 2.7.18 by Uffzs. Muschen Kraatz of Schlasta 16, as shot down “...2335-2359 hrs. S.E. of Wulpen” Died 1.10.1971. Picture of Lt. J.D. Vance. Extremely fine

Victory Medal, named to Squadron Commander C.M. Murphy, Royal Naval Air Service. Nearly extremely fine

 Victory Medal, Impressed L-14675 PTE. E. A. SACRE. R.FUS. Sold together with a copy Medal Card. Edward Atkins Sacre was born in Southwark, London on 5 November, 1896, the son of Henry Joseph and Rose Sacre. A resident of Southwark, he enlisted in Hounslow. Lance Corporal Sacre, 20th (Service) Battalion (3rd Public Schools) Royal Fusiliers was Killed in Action on 16th April, 1917. He is commemorated on the Arras Memorial to the Missing, Arras, France. He was awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal. Extremely fine 

Victory Medal named to 57557 Private C.B. Thompson, York and Lancaster Regiment. Good very fine

Victory Medal named to Deal-12814-S- Private F.C. Tollerfield, Royal Marines. Good very fine

Victory Medal named to Deal-12580-S Private G.H. Mitchell, Royal Marines. Very fine

Memorial Plaque named to William Ramsay Hutchison, a Scottish Rugby International. Captain William Ramsay Hutchison, 6th/7th Royal Scots Fusiliers who was KIA on 22nd March 1918, aged 29. The son of John Hutchison, M.A., LL.D. and Mrs Margaret Paterson McCall Hutchison, of 4 St.John’s Terrace, Hillhead, Glasgow, Scottish Rugby International, remembered with honour on the Arras Memorial. Hutchison was a Scottish  Rugby International making a single appearance at Twickenham in 1911, includes a photograph of the whole team, eight of whom were killed during the Great War. Hutchison served with the 6th/7th Battalion Royal Scots Fusiliers the Pioneer Battalion of the 59th(2nd North Midland). He was KIA on the 22nd March 1918 in France:In the North the Third Army Nearly had endured an equally bloody day ...the havoc that befell the 59th Division caused chaos in the North. The 59th's two forward brigades were destroyed by midday and a counter-attack by the third brigade was delivered with more courage and skill. As a significant force the 59th Division no longer existed. Extremely fine 

 Memorial Plaque named to John Lawson Kinnear. Major John Lawson Kinnear, 1^st Training Squadron, Royal Air Force is buried at East Boldre (St. Paul) Churchyard. Late of the Liverpool Regiment and Royal Flying Corps, awarded the Military Cross in the London Gazette of 14^th January 1916 and the Distinguished Service Order in the London Gazette of 1^st January 1918. In card folder. Nearly extremely fine 

 Memorial Plaque named to Harold James Batchelor. Flight Sub-Lieutenant Harold James Batchelor, Royal Naval Air Service, died on 11th May 1915, and is remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial. With paperwork entered 15th November 1914, killed 11th May 1915, ‘Fell into the Sea from height of 100ft, body not recovered. With copy medal roll, entitled to a 1915 Star Trio. In Glazed round frame. Nearly extremely fine

Memorial Plaque named to Edward Henry Moses. Private Edward Henry Moses, 10^th Battalion, West Yorkshire Regiment, died on 1^st July 1916, aged 38, the husband of Minnie Moses of 23 Crispin Street, Bank, Leeds, and is remembered on the Thiepval Memorial. Nearly extremely fine

Memorial Plaque named to Ralph Edward Culverhouse Mead. Second Lieutenant Ralph Edward Culverhouse Mead, died on 7^th September 1917, aged 19, the son of Frank and Grace Barbara Mackenzie Mead of Chelsea, is buried at Nine Elms Cemetery, Popheringhe. Nearly extremely fine 

Memorial Plaque named to Edward William Bonfield. Lance Corporal Edward William Bonfield, 1^st Battalion, Queens Own (Royal West Kent Regiment), he enlisted at Gravesend and was a resident of Rochester, killed in action on 24^th August 1914. A very early casualty. Nearly extremely fine

Memorial Plaque named to Albert Charles Tremlett. Lance Corporal Albert Charles Tremlett, killed in action on 13^th May 1915 whilst serving with the 2^nd Life Guards. Nearly extremely fine

Memorial Plaque named to Andrew Brien. 5493 Private Andrew Brien, 2^nd Bn, Rl Irish Regt.  Died 19/10/1914.  Note: there are also 3 other A Briens (not Andrew Briens) listed with the CWGC. Good very fine

Memorial Plaque named to Percy John Sharp. Rifleman P.J. Sharp, 18^th Battalion, London Regiment, died on 5^th December 1917, buried at Rocquigny-Equancourt Road British Cemetery, Manancourt. Good very fine

 Canadian Memorial Cross, Geo V, named to Private R.H. Clinch. Private Robert Henry Clinch was born 10^th December 1894. Son of Mrs. Annie Bush of 66 Powlet Road, East Ham, London, England. He enlisted in C.E.F. Forestry Depot. Died on 2^nd September 1918 aged 23 years. Commemorated in Upton Wood Cemetery, Hendecourt-Les-Caqnicourt. With copy attestation paper and copy C.W.G.C. certification. Along with original photos etc. Good very fine

India General Service Medal 1908, Geo V, bar Afghan N.W.F. 1919 to CAPT. E.O. MILNE, SOM.L.I. copy M.I.C. (entitled pair Capt. 1/4th Som.L.I.) confirms I.G.S. Officers Service Papers address Castle Cary, Somerset. 1/4th War Diary shows Severe wound - attack upon the Dijailah Redoubt 8.3.1916 (Mesopotamia) Lon. Gaz. Commissions. Birth Beaminster, 1894, Death Ipswich 1973, Census 1911 Student Marlborough College. Nearly extremely fine

India General Service Medal 1908, Geo V, bar Afghan N.W.F. 1919 CAPT. J.E. KITCHEN, R.A.M.C. Copy M.I.C. (entitled 2 W.W.1.’s, confirms I.G.S.) No other research done. Nearly very fine 

India General Service Medal 1908, Geo V, clasp Afghanistan N.W.F. 1919 (25706 PTE J. WALKER. SOM. L.I.) 
With copy medal index card and copy medal roll. Nearly extremely fine

India General Service Medal 1908, Geo V, clasp Afghanistan N.W.F. 1919 named to 9495 Private G. Hopper, 1^st P.W.Vols (Prince of Wales Volunteers Lancashire Regiment). Good very fine

India General Service Medal 1908,  (George V K-I-H) with Waziristan 1921 – 24 Bar, named to 2794 SEP SIRTA, 3 - 9 JAT R. 3^rd Battalion, 9^th Jat Regiment (Formerly the 10^th Jat Infantry). Very fine

India General Service Medal 1908, Geo V, clasp Waziristan 1919-21; (6077596 PTE. W. CAIRNS, THE QUEEN'S R.) Awarded to Private (No.6077596) W, Cairns, The Queen's Regiment. Good very fine

India General Service Medal 1908, Geo V, clasp, North West Frontier 1930-31 (5138 Sep. Jahan Dad, 1-8 Punjab R.) Sepoy Jahan Dad, 1st Battalion, 8th Punjab Regiment was killed in action on 29 Nov 1944. Son of Ghulam Ali and Bagga Bi, of Kalana (Dhok Dheri), Rawalpidi, Pakistan, he was 40 and in interred in the Kranji War Cemetery. Good very fine  

India General Service Medal 1908, Geo V, clasp, Mohmand 1933 (9836 Sepoy Mai Ditta, 3-14 Punjab. R.) Sepoy Mai Ditta, 14th Punjab Regiment, was killed on 5 Feb 1941 and is commemorated on the Khartoum Memorial. Very fine

General Service Medal 1918-62, Geo V, clasp Iraq named to Lieutenant J. Sparkes, Royal Army Service Corps. 2^nd Lieutenant, 8^th July 1918, Lieutenant 8^th January 1920, Lieutenant 15^th February 1940, War Substantive Captain 26^th November 1943, Temporary Major 26^th November 1943. Transferred to the Reserve, April 1949. Nearly extremely fine

 India General Service Medal 1908, Geo V, clasp North West Frontier 1930-31 to: 8154 Sep.Jogindar Singh, 1-1 Punjab R. (8154 Sepoy Jogindar Singh, 1/6^th Battalion, Punjab Regiment, was killed in action at Singapore on 10^th February 1942. He has no known grave and is commemorated on the Singapore memorial. Good very fine

India General Service Medal 1935, Geo VI, two bars, North West Frontier 1936-37 and North West Frontier 1937-39, named to JEMDR. AKBAR ALI, I. S. C. He was an Officer in the Indian Signal Corps, believed to have been promoted Subadur and served in WW2. With contact marks (most likely from WW2 medals) otherwise Very fine+

India General Service Medal 1936-1939, Geo VI, bar North West Frontier 1936-37. CONDR. H.T. JARRETT, I.A.C.C. (impressed naming) Sub Conductor 1.2.1932, Conductor 20.2.1936, transferred to pension 21.4.1939. Nearly extremely fine

India General Service Medal 1935, Geo VI, clasp North West Frontier 1936-37 named to 11365 SEPOY MOHD. AZIM, 2-1 PUNJAB R. Toned, original ribbon Very fine+ 

General Service Medal 1918-62, Geo VI, clasp Palestine 1945-48; (14963604 PTE. H. POYSER. A.A.C.) Awarded to Private (No.14963604) H. Poyser, Army Air Corps. Good very fine

General Service Medal 1918-62, Geo VI, clasp Palestine named to T/61777 Driver C.E. Hopkins, Royal Army Service Corps. Good very fine

Africa Star, bar 1^st Army. Nearly extremely fine

Africa Star, bar 1^st Army. Nearly extremely fine 

Africa Star, bar 8^th Army. Nearly extremely fine 

Africa Star, bar 8^th Army. Nearly extremely fine

Canadian Memorial Cross, Geo VI, named to 43437 named to Bombardier J.G. O’Keefe. Good very fine

General Service Medal 1918-62, Geo VI, clasp Palestine 1945-48 (Lt A.J. Ayers, R.E.)  He was known as 'Diggy' to the ranks, and as 'Tiny' to officers, and served with the Military Survey on operations in Palestine. Mounted court-style for wear. GVF

General Service Medal 1918-62, Eliz II, clasp Malaya, (2/Lt. D. M. Rogers, R.A.C.) David Michael Rogers was born on 13 March 1936, son of Rev. C. G. Roberts, Rector of West Horsley. He was commissioned in 1956 and served as a National Service Officer; on 9 Dec 1960 he joined the R.A.C. (AER) and in 1962 was serving with the Leicester & Derby Yeomanry. He resigned circa 1966. Good very fine

General Service Medal 1918-62, Geo VI, clasp Malaya (Capt. W. R. H. Elliott, R.E.M.E.) Attained the rank of Major on 16 September 1955. An Instructor at No. 6 Vehicle Training Battalion, Havannah Barracks, Borden. Extremely fine

General Service Medal 1918-62, Geo VI, clasp Malaya  (FF/360 Toh Fook Chye. C.L.C.). EF

General Service Medal 1918-62, clasp Malaya; (FLT.LT. P.G. GILBERT. R.A.F.). NEF

General Service Medal 1918-62, Geo VI, clasp, Malaya, (FF/465 Loh Neoh Aik. C.L.C.). The Civil Liaison Corps (C.L.C.) Ferret Force (‘FF’ prefix) was formed in mid-1948 to act against the terrorist guerillas then operating in the jungle. It was composed of European civilians, British, Gurkha and Malay troops, supported by Chinese liaison officers and Dyak and Iban trackers from Sarawak. Each group was split into four sections, commanded overall by a European who knew the area well and, more often than not, had a fund of invaluable local and/or jungle knowledge. During its short period of existence the Ferret Force discovered twelve permanent guerilla camps. After a few months of operation the Ferret Force was disbanded following disagreements between the police and military over the administration and composition of this scratch force, however it paved the way for other units who would take on the terrorists on their own ground. Nearly extremely fine

General Service Medal 1918-62, Eliz II, clasp, Malaya, E.II.R. (22281750 Pte. A. W. Densnap, Int. Corps.). Extremely fine

Africa General Service Medal 1902, Eliz II, clasp: Kenya; (2/LT. C.D. FORSYTH. R.B.) Awarded to 2nd Lieutenant C.D. Forsyth, Rifle Brigade. Good very fine

Africa General Service Medal 1902, Eliz II, bar Kenya to 2703006 L.A.C., J. ABBOTT, R.A.F. Scarce bar & Campaign medal to the R.A.F. Nearly extremely fine

Africa General Service Medal 1902, Eliz II, clasp Kenya named to 22942401 Fusilier S. Jones, Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers. Good very fine 

Campaign Service Medal 1962, clasp Northern Ireland named to (095284 P. D. Gallagher, ME1 RN). Very fine

Campaign Service Medal 1962, clasp: South Arabia; (22837253 L/CPL. J.M.H. DUNN. REME). Awarded to Lance Corporal (No.22837253) J.M.H. Dunn, Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers. Good very fine

Campaign Service Medal 1962, clasp Northern Ireland, Impressed to 24281356 PTE. D. E. DIXON GREEN HOWARDS. Private Dixon’s service number possibly indicates enlistment between September, 1971 and 1972. The Green Howards had 15 tours of duty in Northern Ireland between 1970 and 2004. Gunner Philip Motum, Royal Field Artillery. Slight contact marks, NEF 

Campaign Service Medal 1962, bar Northern Ireland. 24315519 FUS. A.V. McQUIRE, R.R.F. (Royal Regt. of Fusiliers). Nearly extremely fine

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Iraq (Op Telic) Medal, clasp 19 Mar to 28 Apr 2003, named to 25075885 Lance Corporal G.S. Patience, Royal Logistics Corps. With box of issue, but with name removed. Nearly extremely fine 

Operational Service Medal, clasp Afghanistan named to 25227424 Private S. Walsh, Royal Logistics Corps. With box of issue. Loose-mounted for wear, Good very fine

Private J. Wanliss, 1^st South African Infantry. British War Medal and Victory Medal both named to Private J. Wanliss, 1^st South African Infantry. South African Police Medal for Faithful Service. Awarded the Military Medal on 15^th May 1917, ‘For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in carrying messages to and fro during the operations of April 12^th East of Fampoux under heavy and intense enemy machine gun fire.’ Listed as missing on 8^th April 1918, and then noted as a prisoner of war on 24^th April 1918. With original recommendation on army form W3121. Reported missing in action on 8^th April 1918, he will have been involved in the desperate fighting at Masnieres Wood in March 1918 and the subsequent Battles up to his reported capture. MM’s to South African’s are rare, approximately 500 were awarded out of over 123,000. (3) Nearly extremely fine

Corporal F. Morris, Royal Artillery. British War Medal and Victory Medal both named to 30074 Corporal F. Morris, Royal Artillery. Defence Medal, unnamed as issued. Awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal in the London Gazette of 3^rd October 1918. ‘For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during a heavy bombardment he assumed command of his gun when his Sergeant was wounded. The gun pit was hit three times and men of his detachment wounded. Each time he got the gun clear of debris and again in action under continuous shelling. By his determination and courage he kept his men together.’ Morris went on to serve with the Newport Home Guard, on the Isle of Wight, an included newspaper article refers, along with details of Frank Morris’ service in the great war, and elsewhere (North West Frontier). (3) Good very fine

1914-15 Star named to 13952 Private W. Trew, Dorset Regiment. William Percival Frederick Trew was awarded the Military Medal while serving with the 2^nd Battalion, Royal Munster Fusiliers as 20460. MIC confirms number and regiment change. To Balkans on 16^th October 1915. Military Medal, London Gazette 14^th May 1919. Trew came from Dorchester, Dorset, MM awarded for gallantry in France at the Selle most likely on 17^th October 1918. He was killed in action on the 4^th November 1918 near the village of Preux-Aux-Bois, whilst serving with the Royal Munster Fusiliers and is buried at St. Sever Cemetery.  Extremely fine

1914-15 Star named to 98035 Sapper A. Corner, Royal Engineers. Arthur Corner was awarded the Military Medal on 19^th November 1917, whilst serving with 155^th Field Company at the Battle of Langemarck, 16^th August 1917 in the Ypres Sector. With a photocopy of a family photograph taken in the mid 1940’s, and an article regarding ‘Holders of the Military Medal from York and York Connections… ‘Sergeant Arthur Corner, Royal Engineers, was on Monday presented with the MM at the Infantry Barracks, York by Major A.W. Lapton. Sergeant Corner, whose home is at No.8 Holgate Road, distinguished himself, whilst serving with the 10^th (Irish) Division in carrying a number of wounded men to a place of safety at Ypres under heavy shellfire and at great personal risk. He was afterwards mentioned in dispatches for his invaluable services in investigating a number of mine shafts in the Hindenburg Tunnel and neighbourhood. Sergeant Corner enlisted early after the outbreak of hostilities, and landed in France in December 1914. He was wounded during the retirement in March this year. He returned to France Monday evening. Formerly a wood turner in the service of the N.E.R., he was a keen Rugby player and for three seasons captained the St. Margaret’s Club, winners of the York and District Cup.’ Good very fine 

1914-15 Star named to 7609 Private E.J. Butler, Royal Fusiliers. Awarded the Military Medal in the London Gazette of 21^st December 1916. Edward Butler was killed in action as a Lance Corporal whilst with the 11^th Battalion, Royal Fusiliers on 17^th February 1917, the son of Joseph William and Ada Louisa Butler of 69 Lower Park Road, Peckham, London, and is remembered on the Thiepval Memorial. Good very fine 

British War Medal named to 24872 Sergeant H. Conroy, West Riding Regiment. Awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal in the London Gazette of 3^rd September 1918 ‘For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. When one of the officers of his company was reported to the missing, he immediately went out with a small patrol to search for him, penetrating through the enemy’s positions and searching the ground in rear of them. The next morning he followed up the attack of another battalion, and continued his search beyond the positions taken up by the attacking battalion, going close up to the enemy’s line in daylight. On a subsequent occasion when his company were subjected to a bombardment of unusual intensity, he took command of his platoon when all the other N.C.O.’s had become casualties. He rescued three men who had been buried by a shell explosion, and he set a very fine example of courage and energy going about regardless of danger organising and encouraging the men.’ For gallantry near Kemmel on 26^th April 1918, with 1^st/6^th Battalion, Conroy came from Bradford. Good very fine

British War Medal named to 3-20014 Private G.R. Lucas, East Lancashire Regiment. Awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal in the London Gazette of 14^th November 1916 ‘For conspicuous gallantry in action. He rescued the wounded from the enemy under very heavy fire, displaying great gallantry and coolness throughout.’ Won his DCM with the 6^th Battalion, at Sannaiyat in Mesopotamia. A scarce award. George Richard Lucas, died with the Royal Defence Corps, aged 23 on 16^th April 1920. Son of Frederick William and Charlotte Lucas, and is buried at Darwen Cemetery. Nearly extremely fine

British War Medal named to 16676 Corporal W.T. Smith, Lancashire Fusiliers.  Awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal in the London Gazette of 1^st May 1918 whilst serving with the 18^th Battalion, Lancashire Fusiliers. ‘For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in a raid on the enemy’s trenches. He displayed great courage and initiative in pushing his way through the enemy’s wire, under heavy fire, and was one of the first to bomb and rush the enemy post.’ Came from Andoversford, Gloucestershire. Won his DCM at Poelcapelle (near Ypres), on the night of 15^th/16^th February 1918. Good very fine

British War Medal named to 13711 Warrant Officer Class 2 C.L. Stoner, Worcestershire Regiment.  Awarded the Military Medal in the London Gazette on 21^st October 1916 for an attack on Hindenburg Trench on 24^th August 1916, and the bar to the Military Medal in the London Gazette of 23^rd February 1918 a late award for the Battle of Passchendaele between October and December 1917, whilst serving with 3^rd Battalion. Generally very fine

British War Medal named to 200890 Warrant Officer Class 2 R. Blake, 1^st London Regiment. Reginald Blake was awarded the Military Medal in the London Gazette of 28^th July 1917 for Messines, and the Bar to the Military Medal in the London Gazette of 23^rd February 1918 a late award for the Battle of Passchendaele. Company Sergeant Major Reginald Blake died aged 27 on 21^st March 1918, husband of A.E. Burch (formerly Blake) of Chapel Villa, Seaton Road, Walton, Felixstowe, he is remembered on the Pozieres Memorial. Nearly extremely fine

British War Medal named to 12630 Corporal J.E. Alker, Lancashire Fusiliers. James Edward Walker lived at 106 Ormskirk Road, Upholland-Moor, Wigan. Military Medal in the London Gazette of 17^th September 1917, awards for the Ypres Battles in July 1917, and the Bar to the Military Medal in the London Gazette of 14^th January 1918, another award for Ypres. With copy papers. Good very fine

Victory Medal named to 5200 Warrant Officer Class 2 C. Webb, Gloucester Regiment.  Charles Webb was awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal in the London Gazette of 3^rd June 1919. ‘For very conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during the recent operations and during the whole period with the battalion on active service since December 1914. He was invariably performed his duties with keenness and energy, and has proved himself invaluable in action by his great gallantry and coolness under fire.’ From Bristol, his DCM is for service with 2^nd Battalion in Salonika. Generally very fine 

Victory Medal named to 16310 Private J. Murphy, West Riding Regiment. He came from Burchington-On-Sea, and won his DCM with 2/6^th Battalion, Durham Light Infantry. ‘On the 5^th November 1918 during the recent operations on the River Scheldt near Esquelmes he heard that two men had been severely wounded whilst out on patrol, and that another two had been wounded when trying to rescue them. Immediately it was dusk, he went out over 500 yards of ground which was being heavily swept by enemy machine-gun fire and succeeded in dragging in one of the wounded men, he made his way back to company headquarters, returned with another rescue party and got the other wounded man in although absolutely worn out by fatigue himself. He showed marked gallantry and prevented the enemy from obtaining identifications.’ Good very fine

Victory Medal named to SD-537 Warrant Officer Class 2 B.J. Oatley, Royal Sussex Regiment. Awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal in the London Gazette of 26^th January 1918 ‘For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. Before the attack he organised and superintended carrying parties to the front line, and it was largely owing to his efforts that arrangements for the supply of ammunition, bombs, and water were successfully carried out. He showed great dash and ability in the attack, and later went out and brought in wounded men. His good spirits, courage and devotion to duty were the admiration of all.’ Came from Marylebone, London, for Ypres, 31^st July 1917 and on 1^st/2^nd August 1917. Generally very fine

Victory Medal named to 2872 Sergeant J.T. Curley, Lancashire Fusiliers. Awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal in the London Gazette of 9^th July 1917. ‘For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. Notably at Les Bouefs, Somme on 23^rd October 1916.’ Award won with 2^nd Battalion, Lancashire Fusiliers. Nearly extremely fine

Victory Medal named to 18525 Acting Corporal C.P. Torrington, Royal Engineers. Awarded the Military Medal in the London Gazette on 28^th September 1917, and awarded the Bar to the Military Medal in the London Gazette of 16^th July 1918. The original MM was for Pilchem Ridge on 31^st July 1917 and the Bar for actions West of the Somme on 22^nd/23^rd March through to the 1^st April 1918. MIC is annotated to indicate service with 15^th Field Company, Royal Engineers. Generally very fine

Victory Medal named to 61810 Sergeant C. Webb, Royal Engineers. Awarded the Military Medal in the London Gazette of 12^th December 1917 for Gallantry in laying and repairing telephone cable under heavy fire and trying conditions at Ypres, September-October 1917, and the Bar to Military Medal 13^th March 1918 for similar actions at the Battle of Cambrai, Webb was from Witham, Good very fine

Victory Medal named to 73096 Bombardier W. Bird, Royal Artillery. Awarded the Military Medal in the London Gazette of 9^th July 1917 for the Battle of Arras or Vimy Ridge, and awarded the Bar to the Military Medal in the London Gazette of 23^rd February 1918 a late award for the Battle of Passchendaele. Good very fine

Army Long Service and Good Conduct Medal, Geo V, named to 10140 W.O.Cl.II. E. Heath, D.C.M., Royal Field Artillery. DCM, London Gazette 21^st June 1916 ‘For consistent good work since the commencement of the campaign.’ Bar to the DCM ‘London Gazette 2^nd December 1919 ‘For gallant conduct and iniative on the night of 1/2^nd September 1918 in front of Arras. Four wagons of smoke shell were sent forward to the gun positions and the N.C.O. in charge found the road blocked by blazing lorries  containing 6-in H.E. shell.  The wagons returned to the wagon lines. He immediately took the wagons up again, and by his courage and resource eventually succeeded in delivering the ammunition in time to the gun.’ Good very fine

Royal Humane Society Bronze Medal (Successful) to, Miss Jane Champion Clarke. 7 pages of research. From Guernsey. August 1884 rescued girl who slipped of bathing platform. With local paper reports of rescue,and, formal presentation of award by the local Bailiff elect.(The publisher of one of the magazine reports was the recipients farther )scarce award to a Victorian woman. Extremely fine

Indian Army Meritorious Service Medal 1848-1873 issue, unnamed as issued. Rare. Awarded with an annuity up to £20 to European Sergeants, serving or discharged, for meritorious service. It was discontinued in 1873. The reverse bears the coat of arms of the Honourable East India Company. Slight edge-bruise at 5 o’clock, otherwise Good very fine

Army Long Service and Good Conduct Medal, VR, Large letter reverse (J. Ruttledge, Serjeant, Rifle Bde, 2^nd Batt. 1846). John Ruttledge was born in Guildford, Surrey, circa 1805 and enlisted into the Rifle Brigade on 24th June 1825. He served for 21 years, 8 days, of which overseas service included Malta, Bermuda, and North America. Ruttledge received the L.S. & G.C. Medal, which is his sole entitlement, on 15th November 1847. Officially impressed naming, fitted with silver claw and scroll suspension, slight edge-brusing, hence Good very fine

Army Long Service and Good Conduct Medal, VR, large letter reverse, with clip and ring suspension; (A. MC MAHON, SERJEANT 94TH REGIMENT FOOT 1845). Andrew McMahon was born in Ballingarry, Tipperary, Ireland and was a labourer by occupation. Aged 17 he joined the 94th Regiment of Foot (later retitled the 2nd Battalion Connaught Rangers) on 22nd December 1823. Serving as a Private (No.165), he was under age for one year, and saw adult service from 20th December 1824, being promoted to Corporal on 17th February 1828, to Sergeant on 15th October 1831, and to Colour Sergeant on 1st September 1839, he reverted to Sergeant on 1st March 1840, presumably at his own request and there is no evidence of misconduct. He was awarded the Long Service and Good Conduct Medal in 1845 and was discharged on 14th August 1846. During his 21 years and 239 days service, McMahon had served for 10 years 6 months overseas, all in the Mediterranean. This is his sole medal entitlement. Good very fine

Army Long Service and Good Conduct Medal, VR, large letter reverse with clip and ring suspension; (WILLIAM HUMPHREYS 94TH REGIMENT FOOT 1841.) William Humphreys / Humphries was born in the parish of Saint Ann's, Dublin, Ireland and attested as a Private (No.42) for the 65th (2nd Yorkshire East Riding) Regiment of Foot at Dublin on 2nd January 1821, then aged 18. He transferred to the 94th Regiment of Foot on 25th June 1825, elected to continue in the service on 1st January 1829, and served right through till 8th March 1842, the whole time as a Private, being discharged as such after 21 years, 67 days with the Colours. During his service he had served overseas in Gibraltar for 6 years, 6 months, and in Malta for 2 years, 9 months, the rest of his service was at home. This is his only medal entitlement. On discharge his conduct was described as 'very good' and he was in possession of 3 badges for Good Conduct. The 94th Foot later became the 2nd Battalion, Connaught Rangers. Edge bruising and wear, trace of brooch mounting to the reverse, hence Very fine

Army Long Service and Good Conduct Medal, VR, small letter reverse; (3459 PTE W. TUNKS, 94TH FOOT). Williams Tunks was born in Hayes, Uxbridge, Middlesex, and was a labourer by occupation. He attested as a Private (No.3459) for the 94th Foot, the 2nd Battalion Connaught Rangers at Windsor on 2nd October 1855, then aged 18. Tunks was awarded his 1st Good Conduct Pay on 1st March 1860 and his 2nd Good Conduct Pay on 2nd October 1863, and re-engaged for a further term of 11 years on 25th July 1865. Awarded his 3rd Good Conduct Pay on 2nd October 1868, and his 4th Good Conduct Pay on 2nd October 1871, he was awarded the Long Service and Good Conduct Medal on 24th March 1876, being awarded his 5th Good Conduct Pay on 2nd October 1876. Tunks was discharged on 24th October 1876. During his service he had served for 10 years and 44 days in India but had no campaign service and is not entitled to any other medals. Good very fine

Army Long Service and Good Conduct Medal, VR, small letter reverse (1637 L/Cpl. G. Bales, 2^nd Bn. Rifle Brigade). George Bales was born in the parish of St. Mary’s, London and attested for the Rifle Brigade at Westminster on 28 May 1869. His service amounted some twenty years of which six were served on Gibraltar. Good very fine

Army Long Service and Good Conduct Medal, VR, named to 311 Private J. Conley, 109^th Foot. Served with 67^th Brigade. Extremely fine

Army Long Service and Good Conduct Medal, VR, named to 22585 Sergeant W. Saunders, District Staff, Royal Artillery. From Cork, with service papers. Good very fine 

Army Long Service and Good Conduct Medal, VR, 3rd type, small letter reverse (37 Cr.-Sjt. E. Brind, 2nd Btn. 5th Regt.) Low number, Serjeant Edward Brind served in Mauritius in 1861. Suspension refixed, very minor signs of brooch mounting to reverse. Very fine+

Royal Navy Long Service and Good Conduct Medal, Victoria narrow susp; (J. STEVENSON, PTE. NO.7190 CHAT. R.M.L.I.). John Stevenson was born on 3rd January 1857 in Castor, Peterborough, Northamptonshire, now Cambridgeshire, and worked as a farm labourer, before enlisting at Peterborough into the Royal Marine Light Infantry as a Private (No.7190) on 3rd August 1875. Stevenson was posted to the Recruiting Depot at Walmer from 3rd August 1875, and joined the Chatham Division from 30th March 1876, before being posted to Tamar on 4th March 1877, followed by Sylvia from 9th May 1877. Posted to Comus on 13th June 1880, he then served aboard Victor Emanuel from 18th November 1881, and Thalia from 10th April 1883, before returning to the Chatham Division on 20th June 1883 and then to the Command Depot on 2nd September 1883. Stevenson was transferred to the Plymouth Division serving at the Depot from 1st January 1885, but returned to the Chatham Division Depot from 18th September 1892, and remained on home service there through to his being discharged on 13th August 1898. Stevenson then saw service with the Royal Fleet Reserve - Chatham Division from 8th December 1901, and remained there through to his eventual discharge, by which stage he was 50 years old, on 2nd January 1907. He had been awarded the Royal Navy Long Service and Good Conduct Medal whilst employed as an Armourer's Assistant at the R.M. Depot on 31st March 1893, and his final address is shown as having been 1 Nelson Street, New Brompton. Confirmed as his only medal entitlement. Nearly extremely fine 

Volunteer Force Long Service and Good Conduct Medal, VR, named to Quarter Master Sergeant H. Dick, 1^st Roxburgh & Selkirk Rifle Volunteers 1894. Nearly extremely fine

Volunteer Force Long Service and Good Conduct Medal, VR, unnamed, Very fine

Royal National Lifeboat Institution, VR, bronze, unnamed specimen, scroll suspension, with bronze buckle on ribbon. Good very fine 

Hong Kong Coronation Medal 1902, bronze, Issued without ribbon, it was awarded to all British and Indian Army officers, NCOs and men and to all Police officers and men serving in the colony. About 6,000 were manufactured by Edmonds & Son of London. The survival rate is low. Obverse polished, Fine, the Reverse considerably better, Nearly very fine

Borough of Portsmouth Tribute Medal 1899-1900, obverse, shield, ‘Borough of Portsmouth’, reverse impressed ‘Naval Brigade, South Africa 1899-1900; North China 1900’, unnamed, 27mm., silver and enamels, brooch fitting to reverse, hallmarks for Birmingham 1902. Nearly extremely fine

Army Long Service and Good Conduct Medal, Ed VII, named to 426 Sergeant H. White, Military Foot Police. GVF

Washington & Barmston (Durham) Welcome Home Fund Medal by Vaughton, Birmingham, obverse, enamelled shield; reverse ‘For Services in the Great War Wm. Lowery’ (name engraved), 27mm, silver and enamel , hallmarks for Birmingham 1919, ring suspension; Good very fine

Rare Award of the Royal Humane Society of Australasia Medal to William Dunn, 28^th July 1913 a miner who risked his life to rescue entombed miners. The Royal Humane Society of Australasia Medal named on reverse to William Dunn 28-7-1913. Complete with top wearing buckle in original case by Stokes and Sons Medallists, Melbourne. Embossed in Gold on Lid: - Presented by the Royal Humane Society of Australasia to William Dunn, 28-7-13. With original parchment certificate from the Royal Humane Society of Australasia – issued Melbourne 10^th July 1913. ‘William Dunn of Linda Valley, miner, aged 34 years who risked his life during the operations to rescue the entombed miners in the Nth Lyell Mine, during the fire of October 12^th to October 15^th 1912.’ Certificate is housed in original leather wallet holder embossed in gold. The Royal Humane Society of Australasia. With quantity of original letters – 1) The Mount Lyell Mining and Railway Company Ltd, dated 23^rd December 1912, RE William Dunn, Queenstown, Tas. ‘The Board desire me to place on record appreciation for services rendered during recent rescue operations at North Mt Lyell Mine and to accept a gold medal handed to you by General Manager, Mr Robert Stricht. A great deal of success of the rescue operations was to the courage displayed by the rescuers and congratulate you on being one of the number who came forward willingly. 2) The Mount Lyell Mining and Railway Co. Ltd, dated 30^th December 1912. Requesting attendance of Dunn at the General Manager’s Office to receive a testimonial in recognition of meritorious services rendered during the North Mt Lyell Mine Fire. 3) The Golden Horse Shoe Estates Co. Ltd. Dated 24^th November 1918, letter of confirmation of employment. 4) Hay St, Sydney, dated May 30^th 1902. Letter of confirmation of employment with The British Insulated Wire Co. Ltd. 5) St. Victors G.M. Co. Ross Creek Woodspoint dated November 3^rd 1904, Letter of confirmation of employment. 6) 2 page letter from the British Insulator Wire Company notes typed taken down in shorthand re. speech given by Mr. W.J. Bains, Sydney. Content: Presentation in respect and esteem in which you are held by members of the no 1. Gang of the British Insulator Wire Company. A most complete and rare Australasian Royal Humane Society Medal for Mine Rescue. Nearly extremely fine

Royal Navy Meritorious Service Medal, Geo V, Adm. bust; (J.18732 G.J. LAMB LDG TEL "DRAGON" BALTIC 1919). Awarded to Leading Telegrapher (No.J.18732) George Joseph Lamb, Royal Navy. His Meritorious Service Medal was awarded in the London Gazette of 8th March 1920, for services aboard H.M .S. Dragon in the Baltic in 1919. This was one of 46 awards of the M.S.M. for services in the Baltic during 1919. H.M.S. Dragon, a D or Danae class cruiser, was one of the fastest-built ships of the time. Dragon 'D46' was laid down on 24th January 1917 in Glasgow, and was launched on the 29th December that same year. However it was not until 10th August 1918 that she was finally commissioned at Harwich by the Royal Navy as H.M.S. Dragon, commanded by Captain A.H. Allington. Armed with six 6-inch guns, the light cruiser was commissioned too late to enter service during the First World War. She carried HRH The Prince of Wales (the future King Edward VIII) to Canada in August 1919 to begin a Royal Tour. She took part in the Russian Civil War as part of a task force aiding independent Latvia and Estonia against the Bolsheviks and German Forces in October and November 1919. On  17th October 1919 Dragon was hit by three shells fired from a shore battery while taking part in operations against German Forces attacking Riga, suffering nine killed and five wounded. From 1920 she was part of the First Light Cruiser Squadron in the Atlantic Fleet. Polished and some contact wear, hence Fine

Meritorious Service Medal, Geo V, named to G/19538 Sergeant E. Reid, 2^nd Royal Irish Fusiliers, from Belfast. Meritorious Service Medal for the Balkans, London Gazette 16^th October 1919. Extremely fine

Naval Long Service and Good Conduct Medal, Geo V, named to CH.12386 G.E. Mawhood, Private, Royal Marine Light Infantry. Killed in action 8^th July 1918, whilst serving onboard HMS Turnbridge, a ‘Q-Ship’, believed entitled to a 1914 Star and bar trio. Toned, Nearly extremely fine 

Army Long Service and Good Conduct Medal, Geo V, named to Sergeant H. Watson, Band of H.E. Governor of Bengal. Good very fine

Meritorious Service Medal, Geo V, 1^st Issue (D.19804 Q.M.Sjt H. Redman, 2/D.Gds) GVF

Royal Navy Long Service and Good Conduct Medal, Geo V, Adm bust; (CH.12209 H.V. MORETON. PTE. R.M.L.I.). Herbert Victor Moreton was born on 26th August 1882 in Millwall, London, and worked as a porter. He enlisted into the Royal Marine Light Infantry at London on 19th March 1901 and was posted to the Recruiting Depot at Deal  before being posted to the Chatham Division on 19th September 1901, followed by the Jupiter from 17th May 1902, and then back to the Chatham Division from 26th January 1906, before being posted to Black Prince from 27th March 1906, returning to the Chatham Division from 31st March 1908. Posted to Indomitable from July 1909, he again returned to the Chatham Division from 6th January 1911, and was then posted to Albion from 8th February 1911, returning to Chatham Division on 13th August 1911. Moreton was posted to H.M.S. Cormorant, the Royal Navy Receiving Ship based at Gibraltar, from 2nd September 1913, he remained in this posting for the duration of the Great War, returning to the Chatham Division on 10th June 1919, he was discharged on 18th March 1922, having been awarded the Royal Navy Long Service and Good Conduct Medal in the same year. He is additionally entitled to the 1914-1915 trio. Good very fine

Ambulance Service (Emergency Duties) Long Service and Good Conduct Medal, Eliz II, named to Neil McLaren. In box of issue. Extremely fine 

Efficiency Medal, Geo VI, fixed Territorial Suspender named to 5337715 Private A.E. Cornish, Royal Berkshire Regiment. Good very fine  

Efficiency Medal, Geo VI, with Territorial bar (1^st type issue 1938-1949), named to a confirmed Jew 2094265 Sapper Gilbert Arthur Morris Royal Engineers. His full name and service number confirmed on the WW2 AJEX (The Association of Jewish Ex-Servicemen and Women) Roll. No doubt would have had some WW2 medals as well. VF

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A Scarce QEII modern long service and 1977 Silver Jubilee grouping to Warrant Officer James Aeron Jones of the 104th Air Defence Regiment Royal Artillery. Silver Jubilee Medal 1977, unnamed as issued. Efficiency Medal, Eliz II, with Efficiency Medal, Eliz II, T & AVR and additional long service bar, named to 22481877 Warrant Officer Class 2 J.A. Jones, Royal Artillery. James Aeron Jones is confirmed on the 1977 Silver Jubilee roll as a WO2 with 104 Lt Ad Regt Royal Artillery (V) TAVR. He was born on 31 Jan 1933 and died in May 1993 - Neath, Breconshire, Glamorgan, Wales. 104th Air Defence Regiment Royal Artillery (Volunteers) Territorial Army is a regiment of the British Territorial Army formed on 1 April 1967. It is a Tactical Unmanned Air Vehicle (TUAV) Support Regiment. Redesignated September 1976. 'Lt' also omitted from battery designations. 1986: 214 Battery formed detachments at Worcester and Redditch. 217 (County of Gwent) Air Defence Battery formed at Cwmbran. The regiment comes under the operational command of 1 Artillery Brigade. The Regiment comes under the administrative control of 160 (Wales) Brigade. Equipment The Regiment is equipped with the Desert Hawk III Mini Unmanned Air System. Court-mounted for wear, (3) Very Fine

Queens Diamond Jubilee Medal, unnamed as issued, in box of issue. Extremely fine

An important Aeronautical Award to D.L. Hollis Williams for being the main designer of the FAIREY LONGRANGE MONOPLANE which achieved the WORLD LONG DISTANCE RECORD in 1932. Royal Aeronautical Society Silver Medal 40mm, silver, the obverse featuring a bird of prey in flight with a balloon above, the reverse ‘PRESENTED BY THE ROYAL AERONAUTICAL SOCIETY’ the edge engraved AWARDED TO D.L. HOLLIS WILLIAMS DESIGNER OF FAIREY LONGRANGE MONOPLANE MARCH 1933. On 6-8th February 1932 Sqd. Ldr. Gayford & with Flt. Lt. G.E. Nicholetts as navigator flew none-stop from Cranwell to Walvis Bay South West Africa creating a WORLD LONG DISTANCE RECORD of 5340 miles. 1932/33 being the date of Hollis Williams recognition for designing the FAIREY LONGRANGE MONOPLANE. On fitted felt covered stand up display (see website pictures) The Royal Aeronautical Society Silver Medal is usually awarded annually ‘for work of an exceptional nature leading to major advances or contribution’. Was first awarded in 1909 this being to S.F. CODY & 1936 to BARNES N. WALLIS being two award recipients; 87 awards have been made to date. From Who’s Who in British Aviation 1936 - David Leonard Hollis Williams B.S.C., A.F.R.AE.S., R.A.F.O. born London 1900, educated Owens & London University. Served R.F.C. & R.A.F. 1917-19; Hawker Technical Staff 1924-25; Fairey Aviation Co’s Staff 1925-34; in turn Member of Technical Staff Assistant Designer; Chief of Technical Staff (including airscrew design); Chief Designer; in 1932/33 awarded Silver Medal of R.Ae.S. for work in connection with LONG RANGE RECORD. Chief Engineer to General Aircraft Ltd., since 1934; Address, Hillside, Ickenham, Middlesex. 3 x small e/nicks on reverse otherwise Very fine

 Captain H.W. Best, 8^th Bengal Light Cavalry. Punjab Medal, and Indian Mutiny Medal, clasp Delhi, named to Captain H.W. Best, 8^th Bengal Light Cavalry. These medals renamed, this man suffered a severe sabre wound on the advance from Delhi to Agra. (2) Good very fine

Private John Riorden, 53^rd and 94^th Foot. Punjab Medal, clasp Goojerat named to John Riorden, 53^rd Foot. Indian Mutiny Medal, clasp Lucknow named to John Reiordan, 53^rd Foot. Army Long Service and Good Conduct Medal, VR, named to 2282 John Riorden, 94^th Foot. With copy papers and medal rolls. A little contact wear, Generally very fine

An interesting First Sikh War battles of Moodkee, Ferozeshuhur, and Sobraon and Second Burma War Pegu operations pair to Sergeant W. Newlan, 80th Staffordshire Volunteers Regiment of Foot, who died on campaign in Burma at Prome on 18th March 1853, and who had previously seen service with the 3rd East Kent Regiment of Foot - The Buffs, having been present at the battle of Punniar on 29th December 1843. Sutlej Medal 1845-46, reverse for Moodkee 1845, 2 Clasps: Ferozeshuhur, Sobraon; (WILLIAM NEWLAN 80TH REGT); India General Service Medal 1854-1895, 1 Clasp: Pegu; (SERJT. WM. NEWLAN. 80TH REGT.) William Newlan was born in Chatham, Kent and worked as a labourer. He enlisted into the British Army joining as a Private (No.870) the 3rd East Kent Regiment of Foot - The Buffs on 1st December 1833 being sent to the Depot at Chatham. He embarked to join the regiment then on service in India on 7th July 1835, joining the regiment in Bengal on 4th April 1836, and was promoted to Corporal on 12th January 1841. Newlan was present at the battle of Punniar on 29th December 1843, this being during the Gwalior Campaign which became necessary due to the disturbances in the state of Gwalior following the death of the Maharajah in February 1843. As a result, Lord Ellenborough, Governor General of India, ordered the formation of an 'Army of Exercise' under Gough to operate along the border. However, in late December, it became necessary to cross into Gwalior and battles were fought at Maharajpoor and Punniar on the 29th December 1843. Af the battle of Maharajpoor, Gough defeated the Mahrattas who were strongly entrenched around the villages of Maharajpoor, Skirkapoor and Chonda. The Gwalior army was destroyed as a fighting force in the encounter with the approximate loss to Gough of 800 men. On the same day, Grey defeated the Mahrattas who were entrenched in hills about Punniar, suffering 215 casualties in the process. Newlan was reduced to the ranks after a Court Martial on 9th April 1844, and on 14th October 1844 duly volunteered for the 80th Staffordshire Volunteers Regiment of Foot, being transferred at Allahabad on 15th October 1844, joining as a Private (No.2225) at Agra, having travelled up by steamer via Calcutta. Newlan was then present during the First Sikh War being present at Moodkee on 18th December 1845, which after a march of 100 miles over five days, Gough with 12,000 men were confronted late in the day, 18th December, by a detached force of 15,000 to 25,000 Sikhs. Whilst the Anglo-Indian infantry deployed for action, there battle commenced with an artillery duel. Additionally, successful British cavalry charges on both flanks foiled possible Sikh moves at envelopment with their numerically superior cavalry. Infantry attacks were then pressed and, with difficulty, the British succeeded in driving the Sikhs from the field, the brunt of the fighting falling to British regiments. Swirling dust and approaching night caused untold confusion and native infantry units suffered many casualties from firing at each other. However, darkness allowed the Sikhs to withdraw. The 80th Foot suffered 24 casualties during the battle. Pressing on towards the main Sikh concentration, Gough with a reinforced army encountered a fortified encampment of 50,000 Sikhs led by Lal Singh at Ferozeshuhur on 21st December 1845. For the forthcoming action, Gough's superior, Governor General Sir Henry Hardinge, agreed to serve as his second in command but this arrangement soon came to grief. A disagreement between the two prevented the attack being made until the late afternoon when reinforcements under Sir John Littler arrived from Ferozepur, having evaded another Sikh army under Tej Singh. Upon his arrival, the Anglo-Indian force was increased to 18,000. The battle commenced with Littler on the far left making a premature and unsupported attack on the entrenched Sikh positions only to be driven back with heavy loss. Co-ordinated attacks by other units managed to penetrate the encampment, but could not drive the Sikhs out. Confused fighting continued all night. The following day, 22nd December, Gough finally cleared the camp, only to be opposed by 35,000 fresh troops under Tej Singh who had been menacing Ferozepur. In a serious situation, having suffered many casualties and with his remaining men exhausted and short of ammunition, Gough stood determined against the new arrivals. The British were fortunate in that Tej Singh, perturbed by the capture of the camp, made only half hearted attacks and was then content to withdraw. The 80th Foot suffered 81 casualties during the battle. After the battle of Aliwal which occurred on the 28th January 1846, and in which Newlan did not take part, the Sikh's withdrew to a strong semi-circular entrenchment with 16 foot thick earthworks backing on the Sutlej at Sobraon. Here the final battle of the war was fought on 10th February 1846, 45 miles south east of Lahore. The Sikhs held a strongly fortified position on the east side of the Sutlej, supported by additionally artillery on the west bank. Gough, reinforced to approximately 20,000, faced opposition numbering 35,000. Action began in the early morning with an artillery bombardment of the Sikh positions, though this was curtailed after two hours though lack of ammunition. Infantry attacks then followed. Initially repulsed with heavy loss, a penetration of the Sikh fortifications was finally effected and their army inexorably pushed back, then driven across the river in chaos. The Sikhs suffered 10,000 casualties, many perishing in an attempt to cross the Sutlej. 694 men of the 80th Foot were present during the battle though no casualty details are available for the regiment. Newlan was promoted to Corporal on 25th May 1847, and then to Sergeant on 7th August 1849 and was next present during the Burma campaign of 1852, in what became known as the Second Burma War and came about due to the unwillingness of the King of Ava to abide by the Treaty of Yendaboo which had been sent up on 24th February 1826 after the first Burma War. the treaty allowed the British trading facilities in the port of Rangoon and ceded several provinces to the Honourable East India Company. The loss of territory was a hard blow to the Burmese and it remained a critical issue in British-Burmese relations. In 1852 violations of the treaty included the molestation of shipping, attacks on British warships, and the alleged ill treatment of British subjects. Attempts to obtain satisfaction failed and war was declared on 2nd April 1852. A squadron under Commodore G. Lambert and an expeditionary force under Major General Henry Godwin were dispatched on 28th March 1852. Fighting was concentrated in the Irrawaddy delta around Rangoon. Martaban was captured on 5th April, Rangoon on 14th April, Bassein on 19th May, Pegu on 4th April, being was then recaptured on the 21st November; Prome on 10th October, and on 20th December the Pegu province was annexed. The situation was further complicated by unrest in the country, led by Myat-Toon, who had his stronghold near Donubyu. At the British capture of Donubyu, Ensign Garnet Wolseley, 80th Foot, especially distinguished himself. By the start of 1853, most of the resistance had ceased and the whole of the Burmese coast from Chittagong down to Rangoon and Pegu passed into the British hands. The war officially ended on 30th June 1853. Newlan however did not live to see the cessation of hostilities being recorded as having died at Prome on 18th March 1853, though another report states that he died there on the 30th January 1853. Of further note Newlan's savings and credits paid at the Regiment amounted to the amount of £271.10 which was placed in the Regimental Saving's Bank on account of his two orphaned children, and were then invested for his orphan son named Jack in May 1858, the other son Thomas P. having apparently died, though Newlan's medal, presumably his India General Service Medal with Pegu clasp was sent to Thomas P. then at the Lawrence Royal Military School in 1859. First with some slight contact wear, second near mint, hence generally Good very fine

Major R.W. Johnston, Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers, late Kings Own Scottish Borderers. India General Service Medal 1854, bar Chin Lushai 1889- 1890, (Capt. K.O.S.B.), Queens South Africa Medal, three bars, Natal, Rhodesia, Belf. Kings South Africa Medal, two bars (both Capt. R. Innisk. Fus). to Major R.W. Johnston. Served with the Chin-Lushai expedition 1889-90, served in the South African War 1899-1902, and took part in the operations in Rhodesia, 11th October 1899 to 25 May 1900; in Natal to June 1900, and in the Transvaal, east of Pretoria, including the actions of Lydenburg and Belfast, and in the Transvaal and Orange River Colony (mentioned in despatches, promoted Major, medal and three clasps). Mounted as originally worn. An exceptionally scarce combination of Natal & Rhodesia. Nearly extremely fine

Jemadar Dial Singh, 20^th Bengal Infantry. India General Service Medal 1854, clasp Waziristan, engraved to 3092 Havildar Dial Singh, 20^th Bl. Infy.. India General Service Medal 1895, clasp Punjab Frontier 1897-98, named to Jemadar Dial Singh, 20 D.C.O.P.I.) China War Medal 1900, engraved to Jemdr Dayal Singh, 20^th Punjab Infantry. Court-mounted. (3) Very fine 

An Attractive and Scarce India/Long Service Pair to Colour Sergeant F. Warr, King’s Own Scottish Borderers. India General Service Medal 1854, 1 clasp, Chin Lushai 1889-90 (3290 Cr. Sergt. F. Warr, 1st Bn K.O. Sco. Bord.)  Correctly named in running script.  Army Long Service and Good Conduct Medal, VR, 3rd type (3290 Cr Sgt. F. Warr. K:O:S:Bdrs.) Suspension slack on first. A scarcely found pair to a senior non-commissioned officer. Papers are available for him. (2) Very fine 

J. Kiely, 1^st Battalion, 23^rd Royal Welsh Fusiliers. Crimea Medal, three bars Alma, Inkermann, Sebastopol. J.KIELY, 1ST BATTN, 23rd R.W.F. contempory engraved, underlined = contact naming faint/worn. Indian Mutiny Medal, two bars Lucknow, Relief of Lucknow JOHN KIELEY, 1ST. BN. 23rd R.W. FUSrs. WOUNDED INKERMANN (1 of the 29 casualties to R.W.F.) Extract from 'Medals of the British Army' - Carter. At Alma 'Colonel Chester, with 8 Officers, fell at the head of the 23rd. Royal Welsh Fusiliers & how severely the regiment suffered. Our Artillery kept up a tremendous fire at them for an hour & a half, at the end of which the order ran through our lines "Light Division advance & take the entrenchments" The 23rd. was in the Light Division & on we went......crossed a vineyard.......through the river with a steep opposite bank....as we clambered out the enemy gave us a fierce fire, the cannon belching forth murderous volleys of grape & round shot & musket balls fell as thick as hail. The men fell dead & wounded in every direction. Up the hill we went with the Rifle Brigades & halfway up the heights we reached the cannons' mouths.......etc., At Inkermann the 23rd were part of the Light Division. Copy casualty, Crimea & Mutiny rolls, confirm both surname spellings. see website pictures. NVF

T. English, 38^th Regiment. Crimea Medal, clasp Sebastopol and Indian Mutiny Medal, clasp Lucknow both named to T. English, 38^th Regiment. Turkish Crimea Medal, La Crimea, unnamed as issued. Court-mounted. (3) Good very fine 

Master Gunner W. Johnston, Royal Artillery. Crimea Medal, clasp Sebastopol named in engraved style to Sergeant Wm Johnston, Field Train Depot, Royal Artillery. China Medal 1857, three clasps, Canton 1857, Taku Forts 1860 and Pekin 1860 named to Sergeant William Johnstone, Royal Artillery attached to M.S. Dt. Army Long Service and Good Conduct Medal, VR, named to Master Gunner W. Johnstone, Royal Artillery. Turkish Crimea Medal, La Crimea reverse, named to Sergeant Wm Johnstone, Field Train Depot, Royal Artillery. (4) Good very fine

Gunner and Driver Thomas Tomlinson, Royal Artillery. Crimea Medal, clasp Sebastopol, unnamed as issued. Indian Mutiny Medal, clasp Lucknow, named to Gunner and Driver Thomas Tomlinson, 11^th Battalion, Royal Artillery. Army Long Service and Good Conduct Medal, VR, named to Corporal T. Tomlinson, 2^nd Division Depot, Royal Artillery. With copy papers, he appeared five times in the Regimental defaulter’s book, and was court-martialled on one occasion. Some solder repair to the suspender on the Crimea Medal, as well as what appears to be solder on the Sebastopol clasp, the other two medals, (3) Good very fine 

 A Crimean War pair to Frederick Ruse, 20^th East Devonshire Regiment of Foot, who was present at the Battle of the Alma on 20^th September 1854, the Battle of Balaklava on 25^th October 1854, the Battle of Inkermann on 5^th November 1854, and the siege of Sebastopol from 11^th September 1854 through to 9^th September 1855. Crimea Medal 1854-55, 4 clasps, Alma, Balaklava, Inkermann, Sebastopol, engraved naming (**REDK. RUSE. 20^th R***) Turkish Crimea Medal 1855, Sardinian Issue, engraved naming (FREDK RUSE 20^TH REGT). Frederick Ruse served as a Private (No.3551) with the 20^th East Devonshire Regiment of Foot and is confirmed as entitled to the Crimea Medal with all four clasps. Heavy edge bruising to first which obscures some of the naming, general polishing, hence about Fine 

Private P. Kelly, 6^th Regiment. Indian Mutiny Medal, no clasp, named to P. Kelly, 1^st Battalion, 6^th Foot. India General Service Medal 1854, clasp Northwest Frontier named to 3383 P. Kelly, H.M’s 1^st Battalion, 6^th Regiment. Army Long Service and Good Conduct Medal, VR, named to 3383 Patk Kelly, 1^st Battalion, 6^th Foot. With copy service papers, Patrick Kelly appears 6 times in the Regimental Defaulter’s book, and was once tried by court-martial, his papers confirm his medal entitlement. (3) GVF

Bugler G. Jeffrey, Rifle Brigade. Indian Mutiny Medal 1857-1859, no clasp; (GEOE. JEFFRY 3RD BN PCE: CS. RIFLE BRIGADE.); India General Service Medal 1854-1895, 1 Clasp: North West Frontier; (1294 BUGLER G. JEFFREY. 3 BN: RIF. BDE:). George Jeffrey served as a Bugler (No.1294) with the 3rd Battalion,Prince Consorts Own Rifle Brigade, and was present on operations during the Indian Mutiny of 1857-1858, being probably present in the action at Cawnpore in late 1857. He was subsequently involved in the the North West Frontier expedition commanded by Colonel A.F. MacDonnell, C.B., operating against the Mohmands from December 1863 through to January 1864. 37 officers and 878 other ranks from the 3rd Battalion partook in this operations, however over 300 medals went unclaimed. This account is taken from History of the Rifle Brigade - 'The 3rd Battalion marched from Bareilly on 15th January 1863 and formed part of the Governor-General's escort at Agra on the 30th, and then marched to Umballa, where it was inspected by the Commander in Chief in India on 30th March, after which it proceed to Meon Meer, arrived there on 16th April. In the latter part of this year some of the tribes on the north-western frontier, between British India and Afghanistan, manifested a disposition to be troublesome; they made incursions into our territory and pillaged some villages. A force under Sir Neville Chambelain was therefore sent up to chastise them. Unfortunately, the difficult nature of the mountain passes, and the warlike nature of the tribes occupying these hills, proved insuperable obstacles to the troops originally sent forward. Reinforcements were required, and with this object the regiments at some of the adjacent stations were dispatched to the frontier under Sir John Garvock. The 3rd Battalion was in consequence sent up to occupy the place of these regiments. Accordingly they left Meon on 25th November and proceeded to Goojerat, which they reach on 1st December. On the 4th they arrived at Jhelum, on the 18th at Rawal Pindee, and on the 19th reached Hoti Murdan, a frontier fort situated beyond the Indus. About the middle of December Sir John Garvock, in two engagements, had completely defeated the offending tribes to the north, and had as it was supposed terminated this frontier war. The Riflemen of the 3rd Battalion, therefore not unnaturally concluded that their long and rapid march had been, so far as fighting went, to no purpose, and that they should return without having fired a shot. At any rate, they expected to eat their Christmas dinner at Hoti Murdan in peace. But on that very morning of the 25th, at three o'clock they were startled by hearing the bugle sound for 'Orders'. They were to march at once to Shubkudder, another of the frontier forts, pushed up, indeed, to the very border of our north-eastern boundary. the Mohmund tribe had shown signs of disquiet, and had not long before made an incursion to Shubkudder, and killed an officer of Irregular Cavalry, who attempted with a party to cut them off before they could return to the mountains. The Battalion started at once, and marched on Christmas Day eighteen miles to their campaign ground at Nowshera. On the 26th they made a double march of twenty-four miles to Peshawur, and on the 27th reached Shubkudder, after a march of twenty one miles, where they encamped. The Fort of Shubkudder is situated at the foot of a spur of the Bajour mountains, in a fork formed by the junction of the Lundye river with the Cabool, and not very far to the north of the Khyber Pass. On the 30th the Mohmund tribes were seen assembling on the low hills which bound the plain, and advancing in considerable numbers. They did not, however, on that occasion come down from their mountain fastnesses, but the spies reported that an attack might be expected, as they has sworn to engage the force at Shubkudder. Accordingly on 2nd January 1864, they were seen from the fort, early in the morning, descending the mountain paths, and collecting on a large ridge about two miles off. Colonel Macdonell, who was in command of the force, sent Colonel Ross with a company of Riflemen and one of Ghoorkas to occupy a village about 800 yards in front of the fort, to endeavour to entice them down. They accepted the invitation, and were soon seen creeping down from the hills in two's and three's, taking cover under every bank and inequality of ground. They opened fire, which mostly whistled over the heads of the Riflemen, who returned it, probably with better effect. Meanwhile their main body came down towards our left, and planted their standards on a mound about 1000 yards off. Colonel Macdonnell, seeing that they were not disposed to come on, sent a small body of cavalry and some skirmishers to turn their right. Three guns were sent to the left of the village and opened on them. They could not stand their fire, the flags soon disappeared from the mound, and the Mohmunds retreated in a disordered crowd. Then the remaining companies of the Battalion, with Ross's party and the Ghoorkas, formed a long line in extended order, and with the guns, advanced across the plain, and followed the retreating enemy over the ridge and to a valley beyond. There the cavalry charged from the left right into them, and completed their defeat. The Riflemen gave them a hot fire as they ascended the passes into their hills. Whilst the cavalry and guns withdrew, the Battalion retired in alternate lines of skirmishers, but the enemy were so disorganised and disheartened that they made no attempt to disturb their retreat. On reaching the plain, the Riflemen closed, and they reached their camp at dusk. The Mohmunds occupied an extent of some two miles from left to right, and are supposed to have numbered about 7,000.' Nearly extremely fine

Gunner W. Coleman, Royal Artillery. New Zealand Medal, 1864-66 reverse, named to 1233 Driver William Coleman, C Battery, 4^th Brigade, Royal Artillery. Army Long Service and Good Conduct Medal, VR, named to 6206 Gunner W. Coleman, C. B., Royal Artillery. (2) Nearly extremely fine

Sergeant W. Harris, 4^th Battalion, Military Train. New Zealand War Medal, reverse dated 1864 (1520 Corpl. W. Harris, 4^th Battn. Mility. Trrn.); Army Long Service and Good Conduct Medal, small letter reverse (621 Sergt. W. Harris, A. S. Corps). (2) Good very fine

 Pair to Sergeant T. Fitzsimmons, Leinster Regiment, late 88th Regiment. South Africa Medal 1877, clasp, 1877-8-9 (883 Pte. T. Fitzsimmons, 88th Foot); Army Long Service and Good Conduct Medal, VR, small letter reverse, (638 Sgt. T. Fitzsimons, Leins: R.), note surname spelt Fitzsimons on the second. Thomas Fitzsimmons was born in the parish of St. John’s, Dublin, and attested for the 68th Brigade at Galway on 31 Jul 1876, aged 19. He served with the 88th Regiment in South Africa from 16 Jun 1877 until 2 Oct 1879 and subsequently transferred into the Leinster Regiment from whom he was discharged in 1902. This confirmed as his complete entitlement. contact wear, polished, hence Very fine

Squadron Quarter Master Sergeant J.V. Gilligan, 15^th Hussars. Afghanistan Medal, no clasp, named to 1147 Private J.V. Gilligan, 15^th Hussars. Egypt Medal, undated reverse, clasp Suakin 1885, named to Sergeant J.Gilligan, Military Staff Clerk. Meritorious Service Medal, Ed VII, named to Squadron Quarter Master Sergeant J.V. Gilligan, Army Service Corps. Army Long Service and Good Conduct Medal, VR, named to Colour Sergeant J.V. Gilligan, General Staff. Khedives Star, dated 1884-6, unnamed as issued. (5) Generally very fine

Private F. Johnstone, 72^nd Highlanders and Seaforth Highlanders. Afghanistan Medal 1878, clasp Kandahar named to Private F. Johnstone, 72^nd Highlanders. Egypt Medal, clasp Tel-El-Kebir named to Private F. Johnstone, 72^nd Highlanders, Kabul to Kandahar Star, Khedives Star dated 1882, both unnamed as issued. No papers. Silver medals pitted, Egypt edge bumped, (4) Nearly very fine to Good very fine

Major W.S. Terry, Royal Irish Fusiliers. Egypt Medal 1882, dated, one clasp, Tel-El-Kebir (Captn. W.S. Terry. 1/R.I.Fus:); Khedive’s Star 1882. With two photographic images, one of the recipient in uniform wearing his medals, and the other of his brother in the same repose: both are taken from hand coloured portraits of the two brothers both held (along with Major A.F. Terry's medals) in the Regimental Musuem. Major Wadham Sales Terry (1843-96) born in Esher, Surrey, and was commissioned Second Lieutenant into the Royal Irish Fusiliers in 1866. Promoted Lieutenant in 1869, he retired Major in 1883 and died at Folkestone. (2) Nearly extremely fine 

A very fine Egypt 1882, Boer War 1899 to 1900, and Great War group to Petty Officer 1st Class H. Flemming, Royal Navy, who served aboard the screw corvette H.M.S. Ruby in the operations on and off the coast of Egypt during 1882, during the Boer War on and off the coast of South Africa aboard H.M.S. Powerful during 1899 to 1900, and served during the Great War aboard the Armed Merchant Cruiser 'Orama' being posted off her in September 1917 just before she was sunk by U-62 in the Western Approaches. Egypt and Sudan Medal 1882-1889, reverse dated 1882, no clasp; (H. FLEMMING. A.B. H.M.S. RUBY.); Queen's South Africa Medal 1899-1902, no clasp; (H. FLEMING, P.O. 1ST CL: H.M.S. POWERFUL); 1914-1915 Star; (106250. H. FLEMING, P.O.1. R.N.); British War Medal and Victory Medal; (106250 H. FLEMING. P.O.1 R.N.); Khedive's Star dated 1882. Henry Fleming was born on 3rd November 1862 in Great Bolas, Shropshire. Fleming joined the Royal Navy at Devonport as a Boy 2nd Class on 13th August 1878, being posted aboard H.M.S. Impregnable, and was rated as Boy 1st Class from 20th August 1879, before being posted to Ruby on 26th May 1880, being rated as Ordinary Seaman (No.106250) on 1st January 1887, and Able Seaman from 1st August 1882. H.M.S. Ruby, a composite screw corvette, was then present in the operations on and off the coast of Egypt during 1882, with 234 men from Ruby receiving the Egypt Medal for 1882 with no clasp, in addition to the Khedive's Star. Fleming was posted to Royal Adelaide on 17th December 1882, and then Revenge from 30th January 1883, being advanced to Leading Seaman on 19th November 1885, and was then posted back to Royal Adelaide from 14th February 1886, followed by Thalia from 25th November 1886, and then back to Royal Adelaide from 10th March 1887, and then to Iron Duke from 2nd December 1887, he was appointed Ship's Corporal 2nd Class and posted to Agincourt on 3rd May 1888, being posted to Anson from 28th May 1889, he was promoted to Petty Officer 2nd Class on 1st July 1889. Fleming was posted to Vivid from 21st May 1890, and then to Urgent from 23rd December 1890, followed by Blake from 5th January 1893, to Tournaline from 12th February 1893, to Vivid I from 16th March 1893, to Neptune from 29th April 1893, and was promoted to Petty Officer 1st Class on 23rd May 1893. Fleming was posted to Colossus from 16th November 1893, back to Vivid I from 14th May 1896, to Victor Emanuel from 1st June 1896, to Tamar from 1st October 1897, and then to Powerful from 15th September 1899. H.M.S. Powerful, a protected cruiser, was stationed on the China Station, before being sent to South Africa where she served in support of operations during the Boer War. Fleming did no go shore, and as such was not one of the members of the crew who fought with the naval guns in the defence of Ladysmith, he instead received the Queen's South Africa Medal without clasp. Fleming was posted to Vivid I from 24th April 1900, and then to Defiance from 1st July 1900, and was discharged on 31st October 1900. With the outbreak of the Great War, Fleming was posted to the Merchant Fleet Auxiliary vessel the 'Crown and Castle' on 2nd August 1914, ands was then posted to Vivid I from 18th February 1915, followed by the Armed Merchant Cruiser Orama, and was involved in convoy protection through to 3rd September 1917 when he was posted to Vivid III, being lucky in this timely posting as the Orama was sunk in the Western Approaches only a few days later on 19th October 1917, being torpedoed by U-62 . Fleming was posted to Vivid II from 1st October 1917, and then to Vivid I from 1st January 1919, being demobilised on 18th March 1919. Confirmed as his full medal entitlement. (6) Good very fine

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Boy 1^st Class G. Miles, HMS Euryalus. Egypt Medal, dated 1882 reverse, clasp Suakin 1884, named to G. Miles, 1^st Class, HMS Euryalus and Khedives Star 1884-6 unnamed as issued. Good very fine

Leading Seaman J. McAlpine, HMS Monarch. Egypt Medal, dated 1882, reverse, clasp Alexandria 11^th July named to J. McAlpine, Leading Seaman, HMS Monarch. Khedives Star 1882, unnamed as issued. (2) Very fine

Sergeant C.W. Burrill, Royal Marine Light Infantry. East and West Africa Medal 1887, bar BENIN 1897 C.W. BURRILL,SERJT. H.M.S. PHILOMEL.(Royal Marines).1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal to CH. 3357 SGT. C.W. BURRILL, R.M.L.I. Victory medal an officially re-used medal with naming the same as the B.W.M. MENTIONED IN DESPATCHES, BENIN 7.5.1897. 54 x M.I.D's to R.N., 6 of them to Philomel, 4 of which to the R.M.'s - 3 Officers & Burrill. Burrills 2 compatriots got a C.G.M. for the action but going by Burrills service record, he may have 'missed out' & certainly wasn't going to get a L.S.G.C. (insolent, absent, impertinence etc). M.I.D. CITATION "Sergeant Burrill, who had charge of the Marines the whole time, behaved with great coolness on the 10th, the Marines forming the advanced guard in entering the town & the rear guard when embarking; & throughout the time the force has been landed he has carried out all duties assigned to him with great ability & judgement". Born Lambeth, London. Worked H.M. Customs, Gravesend, Kent 1904-1914, address Havelock Rd., Gravesend. Landed with the Naval Brigade during the action at Zanzibar 27.8.1896 (The shortest War ever !) On board H.M.S. Hermes when torpedoed & sunk by U27 on 31.10.1914 with the loss of 44 lives, he was in the water for 2 hours before being picked up. Commissioned 2nd Lieutenant Labour Corps. 16.9.1917, served in the U.K. Copy R.M. medal roll, M.I.C., 2 sets Service Papers, Zanzibar action details & Despatches, Benin Despatches. (4) Very fine

Private G. McCondach, 1^st Battalion, Gordon Highlanders. India Medal 1895, two bars, Punjab Frontier 1897-98, Tirah 1897-98 to 5244 PTE. G. McCONDACH, 1st Bn. GORD. HRS. (Gordon Highlanders) Queens South Africa Medal, four bars, Elandslaagte, Defence of Ladysmith, Transvaal, Laing’s Nek. 5244 PTE. GORDON HIGHRS. Copy medal rolls, Q.S.A. (To England) no K.S.A. entitlement. contact marks, (2) Nearly very fine

Sergeant G. Lawley, Royal Garrison Artillery. India General Service Medal 1895, two clasps, Punjab Frontier 1897-98 and Tirah 1897-98, named to Sjt G. Lawley, R.G.A. British War Medal (W.O.1 R.G.A.) Army Long Service and Good Conduct Medal, Geo V (Fixed Suspender 1920-30). Army Meritorious Service Medal, Geo VI. Victory Medal was not awarded, MSM awarded to Master Gunner 1^st Class in 1949. IGS medal named in a later impressed style. (4) Extremely fine

Squadron Sergeant Major W. Rawson, 7^th and 10^th Hussars. British South Africa Company Medal, Rhodesia 1896 reverse, named to 3695 Private W. Rawson, 7^th Hussars. Queens South Africa Medal, four clasps, Relief of Kimberley, Paardeberg, Driefontien, Belfast named to 4004 Private W. Rawson, 10^th Hussars. Kings South Africa Medal, two clasps, South Africa 1901 and South Africa 1902 named to 4004 Sergeant W. Rawson, 10^th Hussars. 1914 Star, clasp 5^th Aug-22^nd Nov named to 47662 Squadron Sergeant Major W. Rawson, 10^th Hussars. British War Medal and Victory Medal with Mention in Despatches oakleaf emblem, both named to 47622 Warrant Officer Class 2 W. Rawson, 10^th Hussars. Delhi Durbar Medal 1911, unnamed as issued. Army Long Service and Good Conduct Medal, Ed VII, named to 4004 Sergeant W. Rawson, 10^th Hussars. With papers and research Rawson was wounded during the Battle of Monchy Le Preux on 11^th April 1917, mentioned in despatches on 2^nd June 1916, and mentioned in Lord Kitchener’s despatch of 8^th December 1901.  (8) Good very fine

Private Mohammad Husen, 4^th Bombay Rifles. East and Central Africa Medal, clasp 1898 named to 943 Private Mahommad Husen, 4^th Bombay Rifles.  Indian Army Long Service and Good Conduct Medal, Geo V, named to 943 Rifleman Muhammad Husain, 104^th Wellesley Rifles. (2) Good very fine

Lieutenant F.V.B. Kirwan, 2^nd Royal Fusiliers. One of only 31 Sudan 1910 bar Sudan 1912 bars to BRITISH OFFICERS. Queens South Africa Medal 1899-1902, four bars, Relief of Kimberley, Paardeberg, Transvaal, Driefontein to LIEUT., F. V. B. KIRWAN, 2 RL. FUS. Kings South Africa Medal 1901-02, two bars South Africa 1901 & South Africa 1902 to LIEUT., F. V. B. KIRWAN, 2 RL. FUSRS Khedives Sudan Medal 1910 bar Sudan 1912. Unnamed. Francis Vernon Brudenell Kirwan born 15 May 1877 was commissioned from a Trooper Kitcheners Horse into the 95th Company, 24th Battalion Imperial Yeomanry (Metropolitan Mounted Rifles) 22.5.1901 & then into 2nd Btn. Royal Fusiliers. Served in A.S.C. in the Sudan from 16.6.1910 as a Captain (Bimbashi) but died in England 10.5.1912. Sudan Roll confirms Capt. (since deceased) Army Service Corps. Died 10.5.1912. Copy all medal rolls confirms all bars. London Gazette confirms attachment to A.S.C. Kirwan is listed on the PLANTAGENET ROLL OF THE BLOOD ROYAL - a complete table of all the descendants of Edward III, King of England. Family believed to be Irish. Boer War mounted on bar as originally worn Good very fine, Sudan Extremely fine

Private D. Watt, Northumberland Fusiliers, late Leinster Regiment Militia. Queens South Africa Medal, three clasps, Cape Colony, Orange Free State and Transvaal and Kings South Africa Medal, two clasps, South Africa 1901 and South Africa 1902 both named to 6911 Private D. Watt, Northumberland Fusiliers. Militia Long Service and Good Conduct Medal, Ed VII, named to 2932 Private D. Watt, 5^th Leinster Regiment Militia. With copy medal rolls confirming entitlement. (3) Good very fine

LIEUT. C.T. REPTON, R.A.F., Pilot K.I.A. 142 Sqd. Salonika one confirmed victory & a Croix de Guerre, ex Boer War 14th Hussars & 21st Lancers. Queens South Africa Medal, six bars Relief of Kimberley, Paardeberg, Driefontein, Johannesberg, Diamond Hill, Belfast to 4154 CORPL. E. REPTON, 14th HUSSARS. Kings South Africa Medal, two bars South Africa 1901 and South Africa 1902 to PTE. C.E. REPTON, 21st LANCERS. Victory Medal to  LIEUT. C.T. REPTON, R.A.F. France. Croix de Guerre 1914-16 with Star. Note – Various initials but naming not altered & confirmed same man. Observer 17 Sqd., K.I.A. 25.4.1918, with 142 Sqd., buried Jerusalem, his Pilot taken P.O.W. Copy C.W.G.C., M.I.C. (pair) S. Notts. Yeo., Lieut. Notts. Hrs. & R.A.F. Lon. Gaz. 2.6.1917 Croix de Guerre Second Lieutenant Charles Tyrwhitt Repton, Hussars, attached R.F.C. P.R.O. – 16th Wing R.A.F. awarded C de G 17 Sqd. Salonika Officers Service Papers South Notts Hussars & R.F.C. from Pembroke Gardens, London W. educated Beaumont College, Old Windsor, living in Canada served B Sqdn. Royal Canadian Dragoons previous service in 21st (E of I) Lancers & 14th Hussars Q.S.A. 6 clasps, K.S.A. 2 clasps. Boer War Medal Rolls confirming all bars & initial E on both rolls. 17 Sqd. Daily reports 1916/17 (27 pages) including ‘pigeon dropping’ ! flew occasionally as Obs. to Lt. I.G. Davies whose medals sold in this auction some lists back. Shot down a twin engined H.A. crashed Nr. Pataros 8.4.1917 (see website picture). Article includes picture of Repton wearing Boer War ribbons captioned “Dear old Repton”…… C. Tyrwhitt Repton. Boer War N.V.F. 1e/k on K.S.A., others Extremely fine

Company Sergeant Major J. Smith, Army Service Corps. Queens South Africa Medal, three bars Cape Colony, Tugela Heights, Relief of Ladysmith to 13750 2d CORl. J. SMITH, A.S.C. 1914 Star & bar T-13750 C.S.Mjr. J. SMITH, A.S.C. British War Medal and Victory Medal with M.I.D.(loose) to T-13750 W.O.Cl.I. J. SMITH, A.S.C. Army Long Service & Good Conduct Medal, Geo V, to T-13750 C.S.Mjr. J. SMITH, A.S.C. French Medaille Militaire. Paper copies M.I.C., French M.M. Army Order 466 of December 1914. 122 listed including 7 to A.S.C.) The French M.M. is the highest French award to O.R.'s & was highly thought of by the 1500 British recipients (R.N., Army & R.F.C./R.A.F.) M.I.D. confirmed on his M.I.C. with 'Emblem' sent 1920 + 'clasp & roses' to 1914 Star. However the Lon. Gaz. gets the M.I.D. listing wrong, confusing a J. Smith with aT. Smith both in A.S.C. French M.M. with little enamel remaining otherwise (6) Very fine

 Private W.G. Smith, Grenadier Guards. Queens South Africa Medal, six clasps, Belmont, Modder River, Driefontein, Johannesburg, Diamond Hill and Belfast and Kings South Africa Medal, two clasps, South Africa 1901 and South Africa 1902 both named to 5703 Private W. Smith, Grenadier Guards. (W.G. Smith on QSA). William Goodburn Smith, born Stockton, Durham, enlisted 3^rd Battalion, Grenadier Guards 1896, served with the regiment in South Africa, 4.10.1899-21.7.1902, discharged 10.2.1908. Suspension slack on last, edge-bruising, (2) Nearly very fine or better

 Private A. Baker, 19^th Hussars. Queens South Africa Medal, three clasps, Orange Free State, Laing’s Nek and Belfast and Kings South Africa Medal, two clasps, South Africa 1901 and South Africa 1902 both named to 3577 Private A. Baker, 19^th Hussars. (2) Good very fine 

Private J. Corbett, Munster Fusiliers. Queens South Africa Medal, clasp Cape Colony, named to 6154 Private J. Corbett, Munster Fusiliers. Coronation Medal 1937, unnamed as issued. (2) Mounted as worn, original ribbons. Good very fine

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Private W. Wellasbury, Liverpool Regiment. Queens South Africa Medal, two bars Relief of Ladysmith, Transvaal to 4399 Pte. W. [sic] WELLASBURY, LIVERPOOL REGT. Kings South Africa Medal, two bars, South Africa 1901 and South Africa 1902 to 4339 Pte. A. Wellesbury, Liverpool Regt. Copy Medal Rolls (Initial 'A'), K.S.A. says 'Time expired'. Light contact marks otherwise (2) Nearly very fine

Mr. J. Thompson, Imperial Military Railways, later South African Service Corps. Queens South Africa Medal, clasp Transvaal (MR. J. THOMPSON. IMP:MIL:RLY) British War Medal (2ND C/W.O. J.I. THOMPSON. S.A.S.C. - T. &R). One small edge-bruise to each of the BWM and QSA otherwise Good very fine

Captain H. P. Bennitt, Seaforth Highlanders, late Devon Artillery Militia, who died of wounds in France on 7th October 1915. Africa General Service Medal 1902-56, three clasps, Gambia, Somaliland 1902-04, Jidballi (Lieut H.P. Bennitt, Devon Art. Mil) high relief bust and a rare combination of clasps from West and East Africa. 1914-15 Star (Capt. Sea Highrs). British War Medal and Victory Medal (Capt.) Harry Pynson Bennitt served in West Africa in 1901, attached to the King’s African Rifles, and accompanied the expedition in the Gambia, and during operations against Fodi Kabba (Medal with clasp). He was promoted to Captain in January 1902, and served in East Africa in 1904, including the operations in Somaliland and the action at Jidballi (Two clasps). Captain Bennitt was recalled from the Reserve of Officers and appointed to the 7th (Service) Battalion, Seaforth Highlanders, on 18 December 1914. He died of wounds in France on 7 October 1915, and is buried in Etaples Military Cemetery. He was aged 45 and was the son of Pynson and Mabel Bennitt, of Pomeroy Lodge, Totnes, Devon. (4) Nearly extremely fine

Captain J.C.W. MacBryan, Somerset Light Infantry, and England Test Match Cricketer, who also won an Olympic Gold Medal for Hockey at the 1920 Antwerp Olympics.  1914 Star, bar 5^th Aug-22^nd Nov (LIEUT J.C.W. MACBRYAN. SOM.L.I.) British War Medal and Victory Medal (CAPT J.C.W. MACBRYAN. SOM.L.I.). Defence Medal and War Medal 39-45, both unnamed as issued. Jack McBryan was taken prisoner in August 1914, ‘Jack’ MacBryan played much cricket in Holland when interned there as a POW. MacBryan was later a Squadron Leader in the Auxiliary Air Force, Royal Air Force. A Cambridge blue, he became a mainstay of Somerset as a neat and polished right-handed batsman. His sole test appearance at Old Trafford against South Africa in 1924 was ruined by rain, and he did not bat. He deserved many more opportunities, during his first class career he scored 9,379 runs including 17 centuries. His obituary from Wisden in 1984 states ‘John Crawford William MacBryan died on July 14^th 1983, a few days before his 91^st Birthday, was England’s oldest surviving Test Cricketer. Captain of Cricket at Exeter School, he was in the XI at the RMC Sandhurst when he played for Somerset in their last two matches in 1911 and against Surrey at The Oval was second top scorer with 20 in a total of 97. In the next three years he made a few appearances for the county and in 1914 scored 61 against Gloucestershire. But in August that year he was wounded in the right arm at Le Cateau and spent the rest of the war as a Prisoner, latterly in Holland, where he was able to play plenty of cricket. In 1919 he was up at Cambridge, but though he scored 90 against the Navy, was only twelfth man at Lord’s. However he topped the Somerset averages and indeed did so in six of the eight seasons 1919-26. He duly got his Blue in 1920. His two best years for Somerset were 1923 when he made 1,507 runs for them with an average of 37.67 and 1924 when he made 1,355 runs at an average of 43.70. By now he was near the England side. In 1923 he made top score of 80, for the Rest against England in the Test Trial at Lord’s, and in 1924 was picked for the Gentlemen at Lord’s and again made runs in a Test Trial. As a result he was selected for the fourth test against South Africa at Old Trafford, but the match was ruined by rain and he didn’t bat. Many expected him to be in the side for Australia, but his chance was probably lost when the doctors passed J.W. Hearne as fit. In any case, the team was overweighted with openers: in addition to Hobbs and Sutcliffe, there were Sandham, Whysall and J.L. Bryan. Instead MacBryan went with the Hon L.H. Tennyson’s unofficial side to South Africa, where he was only moderately successful. Two more seasons for Somerset virtually concluded his career. Though he continued to play occasionally until 1931, he was never after 1926 in sufficient practice to do himself justice, and so like many other amateurs, he dropped out just when he was at his best. Short, but strongly built, he was primarily a back foot player and a fine cutter and hooker. He also played well off his legs and was a far better bat on a turning wicket than most amateurs. Moreover lack of inches did not stop him countering Tate at his best by playing forward and getting well over the ball. In all his movements he was neat and elegant. In the field his wounded arm prevented him throwing far, but he was good near the wicket, especially at short-leg. A rich character, he was in his element in a side captained by John Daniell and containing R.C. Robertson-Glasgow, G.F. Earle, and J.C. White, with the great Sam Woods, to whom he acknowledged a special debt for teaching him to play Tate in support off the field.’ He scored eighteen centuries, including a highest of 164 against Leicestershire at Taunton in 1922. Beyond his cricketing prowess, MacBryan was also a field Hockey international and won a gold medal at the 1920 Olympic Games with the Great Britain and Ireland team. He also represented Somerset at both Rugby where he played as a fly-half. With two black and white copy photographs of MacBryan walking out to bat at Lords for the Rest against England in 1923 with Harry Makepeace. Also papers for the Examination for Admission to the Royal Military Academy or the Royal Military College, papers for a repatriated Prisoner of War dated 18^th November 1918, confirming a gunshot wound to the Right Thigh at Le Cateau on 26^th August 1914, entry and exit wounds, no fracture, states he was in the hospital three weeks and could not walk properly for six weeks. Directed to proceed on 2 months leave. With copies of ‘The Light Bob Gazette’ April 1912, July 1912 and October 1931. Copies of London Gazette 12^th March 1912, 5^th October 1913, 24^th October 1913, 26^th July 1915, 27^th May 1920, 6^th September 1938, 20^th September 1940, 26^th May 1942, 8^th June 1943, relating to his various commission and appointments, also a book ‘Cricket’s Unholy Trinity – Jack MacBryan, Charlie Parker and Cecil Parkin by David Foot’. Loose-mounted. (5) Nearly extremely fine

2.LIEUT. C.C. HAYNES, DEVON R., CAPT. R.A.F., wounded 1914 with Devon Regt.; Capt. R.F.C./R.A.F. 2 Out of Control Victories 1918 & as Inspector killed/died Kenya 1957 with ORIGINAL Kenya Casualty Slip & A.G.S. issue box. 1914 Mons Star & bar (slide on but original issue) 2.LIEUT. C.C. HAYNES, DEVON R. British War Medal and Victory Medal to CAPT. R.A.F. Africa General Service Medal 1902, Eliz II, clasp Kenya. E4489 I/P (R) C.C. HAYNES. Pilot, 11 Sqd., 2 x O.O.C., also served 7 Sqd. (1915) A.G.S. bar Kenya EIIR Box & Kenya Medal issue casualty slip ….enclosed Award for service in KENYA The Council share your sorrow that E.4489 I/P (R) C.C. HAYNES in respect of whose service it is granted did not live to receive it. Has office stamp RECEIPT 29.OCT.1957 EAST AFRICA (see website pictures) Copy M.I.C. address Roxborough House, Furzehill Rd., Torquay, Devon. Joined Devon Regt. 20.9.1911, Devon Regt. W.W.1. History pages 7,15,34,130, wounded Le Touret 12.10.1914. Service Record served 85 Sqd from 8.11.1917, 11 Sqd. from 4.2.18 as Bristol Fighter, Flight Commander, 62 Sqd. from 14.3.18 Combat Reports of Lieut. C.C. Haynes for 19.10.1915 as Obs. 7 Sqd. 19.12.15 against Fokker monoplane (eindecker) & pusher biplane. 11 Sqd. Capt. Pilot, Bristol Fighter 10.3.18, 12.3.18 1 x O.O.C. “Whilst on a C.O.P. we met a formation of E.A.’s numbering about 17; we dived on a single machine which got separated from the formation. I fired about 100 rounds, 100 yds. range when the E.A. went into a steep dive & then a vertical dive turning round very slowly, at times being almost upside down. As we came out of the dive Lt. J.L. Smith fired 50 rounds into the E.A. & when last seen E.A. was going down falling about in an uncontrolled manner.” 13.3.18 1 x O.O.C. “Whilst on reconnaissance 12 E.A. dived on our tail out of the sun firing continuously at close range. At about 70 to 80 yards I opened fire at the leading machine. After firing 20 to 30 rounds at this machine it suddenly stalled & went down completely out of control. When last seen it was well beyond the vertical. I was unable to follow it right down to the ground as the remaining E.A. were still pursuing & firing.” See ‘Sharks among Minnows’; 1914-15 & 1917 R.F.C. Communiques books. W.W.1.s Polished otherwise near Very fine., A.G.S. Mint.

A Rankin, Jun.R.A. Royal Naval Auxiliary Sick Berth Reserve. 1914 Star named to M.9825 A. Rankin, Junior Reserve Attendant. Royal Naval Auxiliary Sick Berth Reserve. British War Medal and Victory Medal both named to M.9825 A. Rankin, Senior Reserve Attendant, Royal Navy. 1911 Coronation Medal, St. John Ambulance reserve, named to Private A. Rankin. St. John Service Medal with extra service bar, named to 4528 Private A. Rankin, No.40 Becton Division, No.1. District, St John Ambulance Brigade 1925. (5) Good very fine 

 2^nd Lieutenant A.E. Doncaster, British Red Cross and Order of St. John of Jerusalem. 1914 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal to A.E. DONCASTER, B.R.C.S. & O. St. J.J. & 2/LIEUT. R.A.F. Obs. 57 Sqd. (D.H.4.) Prisoner of War 8.8.1918. (The biggest loss in one day for the R.A.F. in W.W.1.) Copy M.I.C. says `Baltic & Corn Exchange Unit B.R.C.S.' for 1914 Star. Combat Report. Officers Service Papers from Stamford Hill, London. (3) Extremely fine

Temporary Warrant Officer Class 1 C. Groom, Royal Army Service Corps. 1914 Star (S/18775 Cpl., A.S.C.) British War Medal and Victory Medal (S-18775 T.W.O. Cl.1, A.S.C.) Defence Medal and War Medal 39-45, both unnamed as issued. Army Meritorious Service Medal, Geo VI, 3^rd Issue ‘Fid. Def.’ (S/565 S.Sjt., R.A.S.C.) Army Long Service and Good Conduct Medal, Geo V, 1^st Issue (S-18775 Sjt., A.S.C.) Corporal Charles Groom entered the France/Flanders theatre of war on 10 August 1914. Some scratch marks, to M.S.M., hence (7) Good very fine