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           Private J.N.K. Long, 15^th Canadian Infantry. 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal all named to 77530 Private J.N.K. Long, 15^th Canadian Infantry. John Nelson King Long of the 15^th Battalion, Canadian Infantry. (48^th Highlanders of Canada) was Killed in Action in France on 26^th September 1916. He has no known grave is commemorated on the Vimy Memorial. An account contained in the Battalion War Diary states that there were 3 casualties in the action of that day. (3) Good very fine

         Private A. Pearson, Liverpool Regiment. 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal all named to 2923 Private A. Pearson, Liverpool Regiment. Memorial Plaque named to Albert Pearson. Pearson died 24^th April 1915, aged 17, with the 1/9^th Battalion, Liverpool Regiment. The son of William and Mary Agnes Pearson of 13 Myers Street, Edge Hill, Liverpool, he is buried at Cabaret-Rouge British Cemetery, Souchez. (4) Nearly extremely fine

         Private J. Ward, 1/7th Manchester Regiment. 1914-15 Star (491 PTE. J. WARD, MANCH.R) British War Medal and Victory Medal (275597 PTE J. WARD, MANCH.R.) Memorial Plaque (JOHN WARD). Private John Ward, the son of Henry and Elizabeth Ward, husband of Bertha Ward of Ancoats, Manchester, KIA aged 32 on the 5th April 1918, whilst serving with the 7th Battalion, Manchester Regiment. He is buried in Bienvillers Military Cemetery. Victory Medal polished, otherwise Good very fine5

        Captain F.C. Royce, King’s Own Scottish Borderer’s and Royal Engineers. 1914-15 Star named to 2^nd Lieutenant F.C. Royce, King’s Own Scottish Borderers. British War Medal and Victory Medal with Mention in Despatches emblem both named to Lieutenant F.C. Royce. Commissioned 2^nd Lieutenant into 3^rd Battalion, King’s Own Scottish Borderers, London Gazette 15^th September 1914. Probationary rank confirmed, LG 9^th March 1915. Wounded as a Second Lieutenant at Gavenstafel during the Second Battle of Ypres on 22^nd April 1915 while serving with 2^nd Battalion, K.O.S.B. Promoted to Lieutenant and then promoted to Captain in the Royal Engineers. Born in Spalding, Q3, 1895. Resident in Spalding after the war, died in Birmingham in 1949, aged 54. (3) Good very fine

         Private W.T. Smith, Oxford and Bucks Light Infantry. 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal all named to 15983 Private W.T. Smith, Ox and Bucks Light Infantry. William Thomas Smith, 5^th Battalion, Oxford and Bucks Light Infantry died 25^th September 1915, he is remembered on the Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial. (3) Good very fine

        Private A. Marlow, Royal Marine Light Infantry.  1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal (PO.16553 Pte. A.Marlow R.M.L.I.) Royal Navy Long Service and Good Conduct Medal, Geo V, (PO.16553 A.Marlow Mne R.M.) (4) Good very fine

     Private J.M. Griffiths, Liverpool Regiment. 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal all named to 29228 Private J.M. Griffiths, Liverpool Regiment. With dog-tags. Griffiths, died 22^nd March 1918, whilst a Prisoner of War. Buried Roupy Road, German Cemetery. On 21^st March 1918 Savy and Roupy were successfully defended but the line was withdrawn after midnight leaving Private Griffiths fatally wounded. He died the next day in German Hands. (3) Good very fine

        Captain K. Burns, Royal Berkshire Regiment. 1914-15 Star named to Captain K. Burns, Royal Berkshire Regiment. British War Medal and Victory Medal both named to Captain K. Burns (BWM a tailor’s copy). Kingsley Burns enlisted in October 1914 and was recommended for a Temporary Commission in the Regular Army. At the time of his enlistment he was resident a 3 Cadogan Square, London and he professed that while being able to ride he could not do so well. He informed the authorities that while at college he has been a senior bombardier in the Cadet Corps and that he had also had the following military experience; 3 years as private in the Durham University Company, 6^th Northumberland Fusiliers. Lieutenant, 3^rd Volunteer Battalion, Northumberland Fusiliers. Captain Instructor of Musketry, 6^th Northumberland Fusiliers, Passed Musketry course at Hythe. With this experience he was granted a Temporary Commission as a Captain and was posted to the 6^th (Service) Battalion, Royal Berkshire Regiment, and he went to France with the Battalion in July 1915. Released from the Army at the Request of the Admiralty to work for Armstrong Whitworth & Co. Died in Durham in 1959. With copy research, papers etc.. (3) Nearly extremely fine

        Private W. Taylor, Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry. 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal all named to 8388 Private W. Taylor, Ox and Bucks Light Infantry. William Taylor, Killed in Action 7^th January 1917 serving with the 6^th Battalion. MIC shows initial service with the 1^st Battalion with entry to Theatre of War on 5^th December 1914. Born at Leatherhead and resided at Reigate, Surrey. (3) GVF

         Corporal J. Bullock, North Staffordshire Regiment. 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal all named to 8648 Corporal J. Bullock, North Staffordshire Regiment was Killed in Action at Gallipoli on 6^th November 1915 and is buried at Amzak Cemetery, Suvla. He was a native of Burton-On-Trent. (3) GVF

        Lieutenant L.G. Griffiths, Royal Navy. 1914-15 Star named to Sub Lieutenant L.G. Griffiths, Royal Navy. British War Medal and Victory Medal both named to Lieutenant L.G. Griffiths, Royal Navy. Leslie Gerald Griffiths. Born 1895. Joined Royal Navy 1908 and appointed Midshipman 1912. Ended War as Lieutenant. Granted Certificate of Service as Master by Board of Trade August 1920. Also WW2 service noted on his Service Record. He was tried by Disciplinary Court in May 1941 for alcohol related charges found guilty and dismissed from his ship. Placed on retired list the same month. Comes with printed copy of Service Record. Loose-mounted (3) Good very fine

        Lieutenant D.F. Milne, 20^th Battalion, Manchester Regiment. 1914-15 Star named to Lieutenant D.F. Milne, Manchester Regiment. British War Medal and Victory Medal both named to Lieutenant D.F. Milne. Donald Farrow Milne, Lieutenant, 20^th Manchester Regiment, Killed in Action at Tikrit 5^th November 1917. He is commemorated on the Basra Memorial. Donald Farrow Milne joined the Manchester Regiment in October 1914. In a fortnight he received a commission. He went out to France with the Battalion and took part in the preparations preceding the Battles on the Somme. Shortly before the main offensive opened he came home on leave and was taken ill while in London. He had had some nasty experiences while in France which resulted in a serious illness from shell shock and trench fever. He was in the Queen Alexandra Hospital for seven weeks and it was five months before he was able to return to even light duties at Ripon and Altcar. In May 1917, after his health had improved. He was sent out to India to join the 1^st Battalion of the Manchesters. He arrived in Bombay on 31^st July 1917 and after five weeks at Bangalore he was posted out to Mesopotamia. It was there, during the action at Tikrit (later famous as the home town of Saddam Hussein) on the 5^th November that Donald was Killed in Action. Medals plated. (3) Nearly extremely fine

            Bamborough Family Group. 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal all named to G-5026 Private M. Bamborough, East Kent Regiment. Accompanied by his sons War Medal and Defence Medal, with Army Council award slip and Certificate of Transfer to Army Reserve dated 1946, stamped Royal Army Pay Corps. 79252 Sapper Matthew Bamborough of 178^th Tunnelling Company, Royal Engineers was killed in action in France on 1^st June 1916 and is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial. The 178^th Tunnelling Company were operating in the Fricourt area of the Somme at this time. Bamborough enlisted at Maidstone and his transfer to the Royal Engineers is confirmed by his Medal Index Card. (5) Good very fine

        Private F.J. Perkins, South Wales Borderers. 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal all named to 10443 Private F.J. Perkins, South Wales Borderers. Served at Tsingtao. (3) Good very fine

        Ross Family Group. 1914-15 Star and British War Medal both named to 2151 Private G. Ross, Royal Scots. George Ross, 4^th Battalion, Royal Scots, died aged 25 on 28^th June 1915, the Son of Leslie and Isabella Garey Ross of 10 Dryden Street, Edinburgh. He is remembered on the Helles Memorial. Brothers pair – British War Medal and Victory Medal both named to 5818 Private F. Ross, Gordons. (4) Nearly extremely fine

         Able Seaman J. Suttie, Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve. 1914-15 Star group of 3. CZ 3365 J. SUTTIE, A.B., R.N.V.R., Prisoner of War 21.8.1918 ANSON BTN., Royal Naval Division. From St. Andrews. Copy papers. Very fine

          Sergeant A. Strachan, Brands Free State Rifles. 1914-15 Star (PTE A. STRACHAN, BRANDS F.S.R.) British War Medal and Victory Medal (SJT A. STRACHAN, BRANDS F.S.R.) 1939-45 Star, France and Germany Star, Defence Medal and War Medal 39-45, all unnamed as issued. Wife's Womans Voluntary Service Medal, unnamed as issued. With box of issue addressed to Mr. A. Strachan, 37 Howard Street, Arbroath, Angus. With copy service sheet. (8) Nearly extremely fine

         Sapper H.E. Tidy, Royal Marines and Royal Engineers. 1914-15 Star named to DEAL 1044-S- Sapper H.E. Tidy, Royal Marines. British War Medal and Victory Medal both named to 236162 Sapper H.E. Tidy, Royal Engineers. Defence Medal and War Medal 39-45, both unnamed as issued. With copy papers. Loose-mounted. (5) Nearly extremely fine

        Private W.E. Rushen, Royal Marine Light Infantry. 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal all named to CH.19307 Private W.E. Rushen, Royal Marine Light Infantry. Defence Medal, unnamed as issued, in box of issue addressed to Mr. W.E. Rushen, 131 Newland Street, Witham, Essex. William Ernest Rushen with copy service sheet. (4) Nearly extremely fine

    Private A.O. Robinson, Army Cyclists Corps. 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal all named to 438 Private A.O. Robinson, Army Cyclists Corps. Defence Medal, unnamed as issued. Loose-mounted. (4) Good very fine

      Warrant Engineer A.A. Wallace, Royal Naval Reserve. 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal all named to Warrant Engineer A.A. Wallace, Royal Naval Reserve. With paperwork and boxes of issue. (3) Good very fine

    Driver C.D. Fracis, Honourable Artillery Company – Artillery. 1914-15 Star named to Driver C.D. Fracis, Honourable Artillery Company. British War Medal and Victory Medal both named to 953 Driver C.D. Fracis, Honourable Artillery Company – Artillery. (3) Good very fine

        Sergeant M. Graham, Honourable Artillery Company – Infantry. 1914-15 Star named to 3058 Private M. Graham, Honourable Artillery Company. British War Medal and Victory Medal both named to 3058 Sergeant M. Graham, Honourable Artillery Company – Infantry. (3) Nearly extremely fine 

       Leading Cooks Mate E. Warren, Royal Navy. 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal all named to M.2268 Leading Cooks Mate E. Warren, Royal Navy. Naval Long Service and Good Conduct Medal, Geo V, named to M.2268 Leading Cooks Mate E. Warren, HMS Calcutta. Enlisted 29^th August 1910, discharged 1929. Medals court mounted with some pitting. (4) Generally very fine

        Maddison Family Group. 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal all named to M2-130852 Private C.W. Maddison, Army Service Corps. Also, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal all named to M2-048131 Corporal W.R. Maddison, Army Service Corps. (6) Nearly extremely fine

        Corporal E.H. Ramsay, Royal Sussex Regiment. 1914-15 Star named to 564 Private E.H. Ramsay, Royal Sussex Regiment. British War Medal and Victory Medal both named to 564 Corporal E.H. Ramsay, Royal Sussex Regiment. Commissioned 26^th June 1917, Honorary 2^nd Lieutenant in the Warwickshire Regiment. Entitled to Silver War Badge. (3) Nearly extremely fine

     Private A.A. Andrews, 19^th London Regiment. 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal all named to 3279 Private A.A. Andrews, 19^th London Regiment. (3) Good very fine

        Private C.E. May, Norfolk Regiment. 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal all named to 17054 Private C.E. May, Norfolk Regiment. (3) Good very fine

  Private W. Pitts, Gloucester Regiment. 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal all named to 2418 Private W. Pitts, Gloucester Regiment. (3) Nearly extremely fine

        Private T. Bottwood, Welsh Regiment. 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal all named to 14673 Private T. Bottwood, Welsh Regiment. (3) Good very fine

    2^nd Lieutenant R.E. Robinson, Machine Gun Corps, late Private, Suffolk Yeomanry. 1914-15 Star named to 3222 Private R.E. Robinson, Suffolk Yeomanry. Victory Medal named to 2^nd Lieutenant R.E. Robinson. Died of Wounds, 12^th November 1918. Served with the Suffolk Yeomanry at Gallipoli, 10^th October 1915. Son of Robert and Elizabeth Robinson of 11 Kimberley Road, Chesterton, Cambridge. He is buried at Tourgeville Military Cemetery. (2) Nearly extremely fine

        J.B. Becken, Canteen Manager, Royal Navy. 1914-15 Star named to J.B. Beeken, Canteen Server. British War Medal and Victory Medal both named to J.B. Becken, Canteen Manager. As a Canteen Server, and later as Canteen Manager, the recipient would have served onboard HM Royal Navy Ships. (3) Good very fine

         Able Seaman W.H. Newcombe, Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve. 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal all named to BZ-34 W.H. Newcombe, Able Seaman, Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve. Served Howe Battalion, Landed Gallipoli, wounded 7^th July 1915, bullet wound to the head, from Swansea. (3) Generally very fine

Acting Corporal R.J. Farman, 16^th London Regiment. 1914-15 Star, named to 4029 PTE. R.J.FARMAN. 16-LOND.R.  and the British War Medal and Victory Medal both named to 4029 A.CPL. R.J.FARMAN. 16-LOND.R.  With SWB badge numbered:482240  with additional short chain attached to it for wearing. With large crushed card board box with a printed label:"r j farman esq, 4029  1/16th london regt." The 1915 trio is mounted for wear on an old metal wearing pin with original ribbons, some staining to reverse of the medals. (3) Nearly very fine

       Private C. Sudds, East Surrey Regiment. 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal all named to 1611 Private C. Sudds, East Surrey Regiment. Loose-mounted. (3) Good very fine

          Corporal W.H. Day, Middlesex Regiment. 1914-15 Star named to PS-2045 Private W.H. Day, Middlesex Regiment. British War Medal and Victory Medal both named to PS-2045 Corporal W.H. Day, Middlesex Regiment. Commissioned 29^th October 1918 into the Middlesex Regiment. (3) Good very fine

        Private W. Mears, Welsh Regiment. 1914-15 Star and British War Medal both named to 22721 Private W. Mears, Welsh Regiment. Killed in Action 9^th May 1915, whilst serving with the 2^nd Battalion. (2) GVF

     Leading Signalman J.T. Mason, Royal Navy. 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal all named to 221637 J.T. Mason, Leading Signalman, Royal Navy. With copy naval service sheets. Loose-mounted. (3) Nearly extremely fine

        Driver E. Winn, Royal Field Artillery. 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal all named to 85772 Driver E. Winn, Royal Artillery (RFA on Star). (3) Nearly extremely fine

        Private J. Davison, Durham Light Infantry. 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal all named to 9923 Private J. Davison, Durham Light Infantry. (3) Good very fine

        Acting Corporal J.W. Carr, Durham Light Infantry. 1914-15 Star named to 8964 Private J.W. Carr, Durham Light Infantry. British War Medal and Victory Medal both named to 8964 Acting Corporal J.W. Carr, Durham Light Infantry. (3) Good very fine

        Private W. Richardson, Durham Light Infantry. 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal all named to 18946 Private W. Richardson, Durham Light Infantry. (3) Nearly extremely fine

        Private W. Day, Rifle Brigade. 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal all named to S-8404 Private W. Day, Rifle Brigade. (3) Good very fine

          Acting Warrant Officer Class 2 F.J. Merryweather, Rifle Brigade. 1914-15 Star named to S-3017 Company Quarter Master Sergeant F.J. Merryweather, Rifle Brigade. British War Medal and Victory Medal both named to S-3017A Warrant Officer Class 2 F.J. Merryweather, Rifle Brigade. (3) Good very fine 

    Able Seaman T. Scott, Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve, later Stoker 1^st Class, Royal Navy. 1914-15 Star trio. TZ1180 T.SCOTT,A.B.,R.N.V.R. (on Star) & K32137 STO.1.,R.N. on pair. HAWKE BTN.,Royal Naval Division 3.1.1915 - 8.4.16 then joined R.N.From Durham, ex miner. Copy papers. B.W.M. has uneven dark toning Extremely fine

        Sergeant F.E. Booker, Army Veterinary Corps. 1914-15 Star named to SE.5620 Private F.E. Booker, Army Veterinary Corps. British War Medal and Victory Medal both named to SE-5620 Sergeant F.E. Booker, Army Veterinary Corps. (3) Good very fine

        Acting Sergeant A. Handsley, Army Veterinary Corps. 1914-15 Star named to SE-13436 Private A. Handsley, Army Veterinary Corps. British War Medal and Victory Medal both named to SE-13435 Acting Sergeant A. Handsley, Army Veterinary Corps. (3) Very fine

     Private D.E. Jones, Royal Welsh Fusiliers. 1914-15 Star and Victory Medal both named to 23171 Private D.E. Jones, Royal Welsh Fusiliers. (2) Good very fine

        Private C.T. Mayall, Gloucestershire Regiment. 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal all named to 1829 Private C.T. Mayall, Gloucestershire Regiment. Loose-mounted. (3) Good very fine

        Private Arthur Smith, Army Service Corps. Three - 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, and Victory Medal (Trio Impressed DM2-112236 Pte A Smith, A.S.C.).  Sold together with a copy of the Medal Card. Arthur Smith landed in France on 9^th September, 1915. He was transferred to the Army Reserve Class Z on 21^st February, 1919. Extremely Fine

        Leading Stoker J. Thompson, Royal Navy. 1914-15 Star named to 292993 J. Thompson, Leading Stoker, Royal Navy. Memorial Plaque named to James Thompson, unable to trace this casualty on CWGC, but items received together, so sold as such. (2) Good very fine

        Stoker 1^st Class J. Dean, Royal Navy. 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal all named to K.17227 J. Dean, Stoker 1^st Class, Royal Navy. (3) Nearly extremely fine

     Driver G. Claydon, Army Service Corps. 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal all named to T4-035710 Driver G. Claydon, Army Service Corps. (3) Generally very fine

          Private J.H. Jeffery, Devon Regiment. 1914-15 Star and Victory Medal both named to 18390 Private J.H. Jeffery, Devon Regiment. (2) Good very fine

        Private C. Lancaster, East Surrey Regiment. 1914-15 Star and British War Medal both named to 6548 Private C. Lancaster, East Surrey Regiment. (2) Good very fine

       Bombardier W.T. Hammond, Royal Artillery. 1914-15 Star named to 47834 Gunner W.T. Hammond, Royal Field Artillery. British War Medal and Victory Medal both named to 47834 Bombardier W.T. Hammond, Royal Artillery. (3) Good very fine

      Private W.J. Kershaw, Lancashire Fusiliers. 1914-15 Star and Victory Medal both named to 3619 Private J.W. Kershaw, Lancashire Fusiliers. (2) Good very fine

        Lance Corporal J.W. Bedford, York and Lancaster Regiment. 1914-15 Star and British War Medal named to 16336 Lance Corporal J.W. Bedford, York and Lancaster Regiment. Victory Medal missing. Entered France 27 Aug 1915, MIC included. Good very fine

           Philips Family Group. British War Medal and Victory Medal both named to 2^nd Lieutenant W.T.C. Philips. Memorial Plaque named to William Theodore Caldwell Philips. Second Lieutenant William Theodore Caldwell Philips, 9^th Battalion Royal Scots, died aged 29 on 2^nd May 1918, the son of William and Alice Philips of Sandyford, Milngavie, Dumbartonshire, enlisted September 1914, Served in Gallipoli and France, buried at Sandpits British Cemetery, Fouquereuil. Brothers Pair. British War Medal and Victory Medal both named to Lieutenant F.B. Philips, with service in the Great War certificate for him as a Captain in the Royal Army Service Corps. With various documents and letters relating to family affairs. (5) Nearly extremely fine

         2^nd Lieutenant A.G. Mackay, Royal Air Force. British War Medal and Victory Medals. LIEUT. A.G. MACKAY. Observer, 12 Sqd., Killed in Action 18.5.1917.  Copy Officers Services from Montreal, Canada. Ex Lieut. 20 Res. Batt. C.E.F.  Canadian Officers Papers. Born Hamilton, Ontario. Served with 58th Westmount Rifles. Daily Reports of flights from 12 Sqd. 26.4.17-10.5.1917. Casualty Report states “Was attacked by 6 E.A. at 4500 ft. The Pilot & Observer apparently did not see enemy patrol until it was too late when they all dived at the machine firing. The Observer apparently returned the fire. The machine appeared to crumple up & dive to earth, the wings folding upwards & backwards. The Pilot & Observer were killed”. Victory claimed by Pour le Merite holder Ltn. K. ALLMENRODER as his 15th victory of 30. Biography, German claim list & picture of Allmenroder. Mint.

        Major R.F.S. Morton, Royal Air Force. British War Medal and Victory Medal & M.I.D., MAJOR R.F.S. MORTON, R.A.F. 1939-45 Star, Defence Medal and War Medal 39-45. 3 x ORIGINAL pictures & 2nd Lieut's commission. Air Commodore (Temp. 1939) R.F.S. Morton went to Uppingham School. W.W.2 Air Officer Commanding (A.O.C.) No.31 Balloon Barrage Group, S.A.S.O. , H.Q. Balloon Command. Pilot 20 Sqd's BE2c (3-4.1916), 47 Sqd. (7.1916) & Commanding Officer of Bristol Fighter 11 Sqd. (21.8.1917) Wounded 17.5.1918. Copy Aviator's Certificate 24.7.1915. Lon. Gaz. M.I.D. Capt. 3.6.1918, Officers Papers, 6 x 20 Sqd Combat Reports (BE2c) of Mortons & 8 of others with him. Casualty Reports 17.5.18 Major, 11 Sqd. history, birth certificate, 2 x marriage & death Cert's. Who's Who service details, see picture, says Ireland 1919. Very fine

        Lieutenant J.H. Jobling, 10^th Battalion, Lancashire Fusiliers. British War Medal and Victory Medal both named to Lieutenant J.H. Jobling. Memorial Plaque named to Joseph Higgin Jobling in card cover with letter from Buckingham Palace. Killed in action 1^st December 1917 (Bantam Battalion) He is remembered on the Tyne Cot Memorial. Killed whilst on a fighting patrol near Poelchappelle. 25^th January 1915 joined 17^th (S) Battalion, one of the first officers selected for the first of the Bantam Battalions. To France 15^th July 1916, with 10^th Battalion on the Somme, Wounded Arras 4^th May 1917. December 1917 he was leading a fighting patrol at night at Passchendaele when he was Killed in Action, with MIC, Black and White photographs of Jobling in Uniform. Extracts from Roll of Honour Lancashire Fusiliers Annual 1914-18. Picture of Jobling in annual and giving detaisl of career and subsequently  being Killed in Action 1^st December 1917. 3^rd Battle Ypres Battle of Cambrai with details. 15 Sheets service history confirming Killed in Action, 2 sheets war Diary November/December. (3) Extremely fine

         Croudace Family Group. British War Medal and Victory Medal PTE.,R.E. and Territorial Force Efficiency Medal, Ed VII, 529 PTE. A.CROUDACE,2/MONMOUTH REGT.  Mounted as worn + Brothers Territorial Force Efficiency Medal, Ed VII, 531 PTE.W.CROUDACE,2/MONMOUTH REGT. Copy M.I.C. (pair only) no M.I.C. FOR W.Croudace. Both lots Extremely fine

          Lieutenant R.E. MacBeth, Royal Air Force. British War Medal and Victory Medals. LIEUT. R.E. MACBETH, R.A.F. Pilot, (H.P.400) Killed while flying 19.8.1918 U.K. Copy Aviator’s Certificate 19.5.1916 address 60, Brock Ave., Toronto, Canada. Officers Services same address as above & father at 152, Springfield Ave., Toronto, Canada. Worked in Canada 1910-1914. Officers Papers. Air Ministry Accident Department report 19.8.1918 on 7 men on H.P.400 No. D 4593. The 2 page report includes technical detail & states” Lieut. R.E. Macbeth was flying Handley Page No. D4593 for it’s test flight & was instructing Lt. Bravery. The machine was seen at a height of 500 feet with the fabric of the lower port plane flying out behind. A loud report was heard & the machine turned & got into a nose dive. On nearing the ground it seemed to right itself, but fell to the earth with both engines full on & was wrecked. The pilot & passengers were killed”. 5 page article from Cross & Cockade Vol. 36 No.3. titled “A MIDLAND AEROPLANE DISASTER”. THE SEARCH FOR AN HP0/400 CRASH SITE. Article includes pictures of the wreckage, crash site, headstones including MacBeth which is in St. Michael’s churchyard, Maxstoke. Mint.

         L.H.R. Davis, British Red Cross Society and St. John of Jerusalem, with rare Brigade of Ireland Medal. British War Medal and Victory Medal both named to L.H.R. Davis, British Red Cross Society and St. John of Jerusalem. St. John Ambulance Brigade of Ireland Medal, unnamed and hallmarked. A scarce medal. With copy Medal Index Card, Lawrence H.R. Davis. (3) Good very fine

        Worker G.M. Gunner, Queen Mary’s Army Auxiliary Corps. British War Medal and Victory Medal 20056 WKR. G.M.GUNNER, Q.M.A.A.C. (Queen Mary's Army Auxiliary Corps.) 1902 Coronation Medal in Bronze, (in box of issue) Geo. VI Imperial Service Medal GRACE MARGARET GUNNER. Original newspaper cutting 'Honour for Bognor Postal Employee.....entered the service in 1902 & has served as sorting clerk & telegraphist of the Bognor Regis Head Post Office ....during the Great War served from Nov. 1916 to Oct. 1919 as a signaller at Abbeville, Quevilly & Rouen & she was in Rouen under enemy machine-gun fire at the time of the signing of the Armistice. In addition to her Army duties Miss Gunner also served with the Q.M.A.A.C. & the British Red Cross. Copy of I.S.M. in Lon. Gaz. 10.7.1942, M.I.C. (pair) Unusual group to a lady 'under fire'. Sister of Private A.H.E. Gunner, who’s group is also in this sale. Very fine

        2^nd Lieutenant W.G. Davies, Royal Air Force. British War Medal and Victory Medal 2.LIEUT. W.G. DAVIS, R.A.F. Pilot, 98 Sqd. (D.H.9’s) 3 E.A. victories – 1 in flames, 1 destroyed, 1 O.O.C. Wounded 30.10.1918. Copy M.I.C. (pair) ex Pte. (6th) R. Fus. Commissioned 27.11.1917, Addresses Blandford, Dorset &  Salisbury. Officers Services, born Pimperne, Dorset. Wounded 15.11.1916, ‘he has been in France for 6 months’ Now attached 19th R.I.R. (Royal Irish Rifles). Officers papers. Recommended for a foreign award with the following detail “I have the honour to recommend LIEUT. WILFRED GEORGE DAVIS 6th R. Fusiliers att’d R.A.F. for a foreign award. This Officer has taken part in 42 bomb raids since joining the Sqd., & his war flying time amounts to 101 hours. He has accounted for the following E.A. – 16.7.1918 Forest of RIS. Sergt. Ison, Observer, 1 E.A. in flames. 29.8.1918 SOMAIN Railway Junction, Sergt. Ison, Observer, 1 E.A. destroyed, 1 E.A. Out of Control.  He has always done excellent work in the Squadron. Combat Reports for 16.7.1918 against 11 Fokker Triplanes & Phalz - 1 destroyed (caught fire); 29.8.1918 against Fokker Biplanes – 1 destroyed (crashed) 1 Out of Control; 30.10.1918 Attack on Mons Railway Station 2/ Lieut. W.G. Davis wounded in the hand. Various casualty & combat reports of the patrol with him on 30.10.1918. Nearly extremely fine

       Lieutenant W.P. Carr, 21^st London Regiment. British War Medal and Victory Medal both named to Lieutenant W.P. Carr. William Parsons Carr, 21^st Battalion, London Regiment. Died aged 21 on 13^th December 1917. Son of George and Jane Carr of 132 Brondesbury Park, Willesden Green, London. He is buried at Jerusalem War Cemetery. With full copy papers, confirmed Killed in Action on 13^th December 1917. (2) NEF

        Lieutenant A.G. Cribb, Royal Air Force. British War Medal and Victory Medals. LIEUT. A.G. CRIBB, R.A.F. Pilot, 3 Sqd. (Camels) Prisoner of War 6.11.1917. Copy casualty report – Pilot missing. Repatriated P.O.W. report. 4 Camels lost (the whole patrol) 2 other casualty reports & 1 P.O.W. reports of others on the patrol. Nearly extremely fine

        Warn Brothers. British War Medal to LIEUT.W.G. WARN. Observer, 18 Sqd., (F.E.2b) Killed in Action 23.9.1916. Wallace Gordon Warn Copy picture from Aviator’s Certificate 27.1.1916. Casualty Card, C.W.G.C. from Portsmouth. M.I.C. (pair) Lieut. (10th) R. Sussex Regt. Officers Services. Officers Papers. Sqd. Record Book. Casualty Report 24.9.1916 Patrol – bombs to be dropped on LES BOEUFS. A hostile machine was seen following. Machine descended apparently safely in German Lines. P.O.W. Report from Pilot states Lt. Warn(e) wounded & killed. BROTHER. British War Medal to 2/LT. A.H. WARN. Died 29.3.1918. Archibald Herbert Warn, South African Service Corps, Died  29.3.1918. Copy C.W.G.C., South African Officers papers (trio issued) Medical Board report - disability received at Nubibus German South West Africa May 1915. EF

        Private W.E. Potter, 2^nd and 53^rd Battalions, Australian Imperial Force. British War Medal and Victory Medal both named to 3395 Private W.E. Potter, 2^nd Battalion, Australian Imperial Force. Killed on 19^th July 1916 whilst serving with the 53^rd Battalion, he is buried at VC Corner Australian Cemetery Memorial, Fromelles. Born near Diss in Norfolk. With papers and CWGC details. (2) Nearly extremely fine

        Captain E.A. Evans, 40^th Pathans. British War Medal and Victory Medal both unnamed as issued by the Indian Government. India General Service Medal 1908, clasp Afghanistan NWF 1919 named to Captain E.A. Evans, 40^th Pathans. 1935 Jubilee Medal, 1937 Coronation Medal. Captain later Reverend Eric Agard Evans, 40^th Pathans was born in West Bromwich in 1896, commissioned 2^nd Lieutenant, Royal Warwickshire Regiment, 28^th August 1914. Insured 8^th June 1916, to India 28^th April 1917, attached Ox and Bucks Light Infantry, 40^th Pathans, 3^rd July 1918, Acting Captain 19^th June 1919. Ordained 1925, BA 1926, MA 1930, returned to India Lawrence School Sanawar, Simla Hills, India 1933. Refused admission to Army Chaplains Dept. 1933 on account of age (37), with full service papers medals mounted for wear in old case, Good very fine

         2^nd Lieutenant G.E. Richmond, Royal Air Force. British War Medal and Victory Medals. 2.LIEUT. G.E. RICHMOND, R.A.F. with ORIGINAL PICTURE in R.F.C. uniform. Pilot, 98 Sqd., (D.H.9’s) Copy group picture. Officers Services from Lancaster, Lancs. Officers Papers. Casualty Report 25.6.1918 Bombing Raid on Courtrai Railway Station, shot up (damaged) in combat with E.A.; 27.9.1918 (Black September) Bombing Raid on Bertry Aerodrome, in combat with 8 E.A., damaged, crashed. Combat Report 11.7.1918, 14 Pfalz scouts, 1 x Pfalz DIII, O.O.C. Nearly extremely fine

         Lieutenant T. Llewellyn, Royal Air Force. British War Medal and Victory Medals. LIEUT. T. LLEWELLYN, R.A.F. Observer, 99 Sqd., (D.H.9’s) Copy Officers Services from Roath Park, Cardiff, South Wales. Officers Papers. 99 Sqd., 18 pages Bomb Raid Reports (on same raid 23.10.1918 as Lt. Collis in this catalogue). Combat Report 6.11.1918 – Pfalz DIII scouts “About 20 E.A. attacked rear of formation over Buhl & 3 E.A. attacked the tail of above machine (Llewellyn) just after dropping the bombs. The Observer (Llewellyn) fired a drum into the nearest machine & saw him go down in a steep sideslip with smoke issuing from machine for about 4000 feet. He could not follow him down further owing to the other two machines attacking (his) tail”. Bomb Raid Report says 20 E.A. attacked the formation & one shot down in flames & 3 others Out of Control (one of which was seen to crash) 1 x D.H.9 not returned, 1 Pilot wounded. Nearly extremely fine

           2^nd Lieutenant D.S. Anderson, Royal Air Force. British War Medal and Victory Medal. 2.LIEUT. D.S. ANDERSON, R.A.F. Pilot, 100 Sqd., (F.E.2b). Prisoner of War 15.5.1918. Copy Officers Services from Wallington, Surrey. One spot verdries on Victory see website otherwise Nearly extremely fine

        2^nd Lieutenant A.R. Collis, Royal Air Force. British War Medal and Victory Medals. 2.LIEUT. A.R. COLLIS, R.A.F. Pilot, 99 Sqd. (D.H.9’s) Wounded 23.10.1918. Copy Officers Services, from Lincoln, also Winnipeg, Canada & seems to have joined Royal Canadian Mounted Police or enquired about it. Officers record file. Bomb Raid Report Triangle of Railways at Metz-Sablon 9.10.18 – all 11 machines returned to Azelot with the new crews having been ‘blooded’. Same target 10.10.18, Same target 18.10.18, Same target 23.10.18, attacked by 14 enemy aircraft after bombs were dropped, 2/Lt. A.R.Collis R.A.F. Flying (A) wounded Machine & Observer safe. Nearly very fine

        Private Ernest Thomas Stephenson, 1/5th Loyal North Lancashire Regiment. British War Medal and Victory Medal both named to 260120 PTE E.T. STEPHENSON. L.N.LAN.R.) Memorial Plaque named to Ernest Thomas Stephenson. Memorial Scroll named to Pte Ernest Thomas Stephenson, Loyal North Lanc. Regt. Also death card 'In Loving Memory Private Ernest Thomas Stephenson (5th Royal North Lancs). The Dearly Beloved and Eldest Son of John Edward and Margaret Ann Stephenson, 11 Grainger Street, Askew Road, Gateshead. Who was killed in action on Monday Sept.17th 1917, aged 20 years. He is buried at Vlamertinghe New Military Cemetery. (4) Good very fine

           Private H.E. Pritlove, 18^th London Regiment. British War Medal and Victory Medal both named to 322146 Private H.E. Pritlove, 6^th Battalion, London Regiment. Memorial Plaque named to Henry Ernest Pritlove. Signaller Henry Ernest Pritlove died whilst serving with the 18^th Battalion, London Regiment aged 19 on 31^st August 1918. The son of Henry Joseph Pritlove (late of Queen’s Bays) and Frances Pritlove of 29 Little Britain, London, E.C.1. He is buried at Sailly-Saillisel British Cemetery. (3) Nearly extremely fine

   2^nd Lieutenant H.S. Matthews, Royal Air Force. British War Medal and Victory Medals & named issue boxes. 2.LIEUT. H.S. MATTHEWS, R.A.F. Pilot, 217 Sqd. (D.H.4’s) Copy Officers Services from Hastings. Medal roll confirms pair issued by Air Ministry. With another D.H.4 (A7934) dropped 2 x 230lb bombs each on ‘U’ Boat escorted by 4 destroyers 15miles N.N.W. Ostend 19.5.1918. Engine failure on take off, crashed into 2 aircraft 29.7.1918. Casualty Card - Injured wounds face (crashed) ran into lorry on landing 12.6.1918 France. Near mint

      2^nd Lieutenant C. Sunderland, Royal Air Force. British War Medal and Victory Medal. 2.LIEUT. C. SUNDERLAND, R.A.F. Observer, 4 Sqd., (R.E.8.) One Victory. Copy Service details from Nelson, Lancs., Officers Papers, 2 x Combat Reports, one pictured above, the other 12.4.18 against 4 single seaters .......attacked by 3.........After the first burst, which went through the top plane, the Observer (Sunderland) opened fire on the 1st attacking machine, which flew off. The Observer (Sunderland) then opened fire on one of the other 2. Observer fired 80 rounds during the combat. Extremely fine

        Private C. Clayton, Royal Sussex Regiment. British War Medal and Victory Medal both named to SO-4144 Private C. Clayton, Royal Sussex Regiment. France. Croix De Guerre 1914-18, with palm. Private C. Clayton, 13^th Battalion, Royal Sussex Regiment, died aged 22 on 2^nd July 1916, he is buried at Merville Communal Cemetery. (3) Good very fine

        Private D. Hughes, Lancashire Fusiliers. British War Medal and Victory Medal (9252 Pte.D.Hughes Lan Fus) Memorial Plaque named to David Hughes. KIA Gallipoli 7th August 1915 with CWGC info David Hughes Private KIA 7/8/1915 served with the 9th Bn Lancashire Fusiliers Memorial Helles Turkey panel 58 to 72 or 218to 219. Photocopy Scroll Born Flint Flintshire enlisted Bury Lancs residence Todmorden,Yorks. With photocopy pages from The Lancashire Fusiliers 1914-1918 outlining the 9th Bn. "Landing at Suvla". NEF

        Petty Officer J.M. Finch, HMS Coventry. British War Medal and Victory Medal both named to J.71493 J.P. Finch, Boy 1^st Class, Royal Navy. 1939-45 Star, Atlantic Star with France and Germany bar, Defence Medal and War Medal, with Mention in Despatches oakleaf emblem, Royal Naval Long Service and Good Conduct Medal, Geo V, named to J.71493 J.M. Finch, Petty Officer, HMS Coventry. MID London Gazette 14^th June 1945. HMS Coventry was scuttled after being hit by several bombs from German aircraft on 14^th September 1942. With copy London Gazette, and research regarding HMS Coventry. Loose-mounted. (7) Good very fine

          2^nd Lieutenant J.H. Waddington, Royal Air Force. British War Medal and Victory Medals. 2.LIEUT. J.H. WADDINGTON, R.A.F. Observer 43 Sqd. (Sopwith Strutters) & Pilot, 80 Sqd. (Camel) Killed (collided in air & crashed) 27.10.1918. Copy Officers Services from Burnage, Manchester. Officers Papers born Preston, show O/R’s Service -  Other Ranks Papers 10524 Cpl. J.H. Waddington (confirms W.W.1. pair only)  C.W.G.C. Served in 43 Sqd. as Observer at least 8.2.17- 20.6.1917 some copies of Sqd. Reports as Air Gunner for Feb. 1917 only done. 80 Sqd. Daily Flying Reports for 1918. Casualty Reports - Force landed 10.10.1918; crashed 12.10.1918; engine failure, force landed in shell hole Proville 14.10.1918; Machine left aerodrome Cambrai – St. Quentin locality 22.10.1918 & collided in the air with another machine & crashed. Pilot killed. 2/Lieut. G.P. McCaig in the other Camel was uninjured.  Medals mounted by collector Extremely fine

          Louisa Wetherall, French Red Cross. British War Medal and Victory Medal both named to L. Wetherall. France Red Cross Medal 1914-19 SBM. France Medal reverse inscribed ‘Societe Francaise De Secours 1864-1866 Aux Blesses Militaires.’ France. War Medal 1914-18. French Red Cross lapel badge. Red Cross Armband, and photograph album of Wetherall’s travels. Please see website photographs. (5) NEF

           Lance Corporal A.E. Taylor, Middlesex Regiment. British War Medal and Victory Medal both named to 5896 Private A.E. Taylor, Middlesex Regiment. Memorial Plaque named to Albert Edward Taylor. G/43636 Lance Corporal A.E. Taylor, 17^th Battalion, Middlesex Regiment. Died on 1^st December 1917, the son of Arthur and Alice Ann Taylor of 6 Albert Street, Riga, Russia, born in Riga. Buried Tincourt New British Cemetery. (3) Extremely fine 

           2^nd Lieutenant T.W. Whittaker, Royal Air Force. British War Medal and Victory Medals. 2.LIEUT. T.W. WHITTAKER, R.A.F. Pilot, 217 Sqd., (D.H.4.) Officers Services from Johannesberg, Transvaal, S. Africa. Dropped 2 x 230lb bombs on ‘U’ Boat 2miles off Ostend Piers 27.6.1918. Aeroplane collaspsed after Anti Submarine Patrol, wings & undercarriage damaged Sept. 1918.; Crashed - tail skid post bent on take off, ran into a ditch 27.9.1918. Nearly very fine

          Private H. Moore, Essex Regiment. British War Medal and Victory Medal both named to 34695 Private H.H. Moore, Essex Regiment. Memorial Plaque named to Herbert Henry Moore. With small photograph and photocopied certificate of death. Private Herbert Henry Moore, 11^th Battalion, Essex Regiment, died aged 22 on 22^nd April 1917, husband of Elizabeth Tytler (formerly Moore) of 268 ‘M’ Block, Guinness Buildings, Pages Walk, London, is remembered on the Loos Memorial. (3) Nearly extremely fine

      Braddy Family Group, Father a POW in WW1 with the Lincolns. Father - British War Medal (LIEUT A.R. BRADDY) Defence Medal, unnamed in box of issue to M.. A.R. Braddy, Esq, 11 Beech Drive, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire. Son - 1939-45 Star, Africa Star, Italy Star, France and Germany Star, War Medal 39-45, all unnamed as issued, in box of issue addressed to Mr R.H. Braddy, 11 Beech Drive, Boerhamwood, Hertfordshire. The history of the Lincolnshire Regiment, gives details of A.R. Brady being taken Prisoner during the Battle of the Aisne during May 1918. Medal Index Card confirms entitlement to a 1915 Star Trio. (7) NEF

          Able Seaman W. Hewitt, Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve. British War Medal and Victory Medal both named to R4149 W. HEWITT, A.B., R.N.V.R. Killed in action, Hawke Battalion, Royal Naval Division. Copy papers, C.W.G.C., War diary, grave picture etc. Very fine

        Private E. Tuckwell, Rifle Brigade. British War Medal and Victory Medal both named to S-21449 Private E. Tuckwell, Rifle Brigade. Memorial Plaque named to Edward James Tuckwell. Tuckwell died whilst serving with the 1^st Battalion, Rifle Brigade, on the 19^th October 1916, he is buried at Caterpillar Valley Cemetery. (3) Good very fine

   Private J. Stonely, Worcestershire Regiment. British War Medal and Victory Medal both named to 3380 Private J. Stonely, Worcestershire Regiment. Accompanied by a small hand written notebook containing 74 written pages by Private Stonely. There is a page in the notebook completed as ‘L.Cpl J. Stonely 2/7 Batt Worc Regt. Att. No2 Section A.S.C. A.H.T.D.  B.E.F. France’. The majority of the written pages are notes (and some drawings) on horse welfare and saddlery etc, however, there are 15 written pages of notes describing his embarkation for France and his early experiences there including artillery bombardments causing fatal casualties to several men and horses and ‘the smell of the dead is enough to make one sick’ The notes cover the period January 1917 to November 1917. The war description notes have been transcribed by hand onto four sheets of paper in order to make them (slightly) easier to read. (2) Good very fine

         Private L. Rhys, 1^st Battalion, Somerset Light Infantry. British War Medal and Victory Medal both named to 27600 Private L. Rhys, Somerset Light Infantry. Memorial Plaque named to Lewis Rhys. Died aged 34, whilst serving with the 1^st Battalion, Somerset Light Infantry, on 25^th February 1917. Only son of David and Louisa Rhys, husband of Mary Rhys, of 26 Courtman Road, Tottenham, London. Buried in Bray Military Cemetery. (3) Nearly extremely fine

          2^nd Lieutenant G.L.D. Hole, 10^th Battalion, Liverpool Regiment. British War Medal and Victory Medal both named to 2^nd Lieutenant G.L.D. Hole. Gilbert Lindsay Douglas Hole, attested in Edinburgh on 18^th November 1915 and was placed on the Army Reserve until being mobilised on 24^th May 1916 as a Private (No.7241 – later 358129 in the 2^nd/10^th Liverpool Regiment (Liverpool Scottish). G.L.D. Hole was born in 26^th August 1882 at 30 Saxe Coburg Place, Edinburgh, the son of William Fergusson Brassey Hole (a historical painter and a Royal Scottish Academician) and Elizabeth Douglas Hole (nee Lindsay). He was educated at Edinburgh Academy University and married Grace Chalmers Hole (nee Blackie) on 11^th July 1906 in Liverpool. They had three children, Alastair Harry and one other, all of whom were born in Edinburgh. At the time of his enlistment he was living at 36 Murrayfield Avenue, Edinburgh and gave his occupation as ‘writer to the Signet’. He was also a Solicitor. The War supplement to the Edinburgh Academy Register records that he was a partner in Gillespie & Paterson and that he became a director of Edinburgh Academy in 1919. It records also a number of specific appearances for the Scotland cricket team, in particular, v Australian Imperial Force XI in 1919, v Australia in 1921 and v Ireland in 1921. The records of the Scottish Cricket Association state that he played 10 First-class matches for Scotland between 1910 and 1926, scoring 260 runs at an average of 17.33 and taking 27 wickets at 16.66 (best bowling 5/20). He was to play a total of 17 matches for Scotland including matches against South Africa in 1924 and Australia again in 1924. He died on 10^th November 1967 of Broncho-Pneumonia and Arterio-Scleratic Dementia. At the time he was resident at 20 Rothsay Terrace, Edinburgh and was still in receipt of a 50% disablement pension of £245-10-0d and his wife £18. (2) Good very fine

       Private W.G. Park, Royal Army Service Corps. British War Medal and Victory Medal both named to S-314134 Private W.G. Park, Army Service Corps. Meritorious Service Medal, Geo V, named to S-314134 Private W.G. Park, Royal Army Service Corps. MSM, London Gazette 3^rd June 1919, the ‘Peace Gazette’. For services in France and Flanders, listed as from Bucksburn.  With copy Medal Index Card, William Gibson Park, entitled to pair only. Loose-mounted. (3) Good very fine 

         Private J. Scully, Somerset Light Infantry. British War Medal and Territorial Force War Medal both named to 1740 Private J. Scully, Somerset Light Infantry. (2) Good very fine

         2^nd Lieutenant C.J.V. Sandford, 1/8^th Middlesex Regiment. British War Medal and Victory Medal both named to 2^nd Lieutenant C.J.V. Sandford. Charles James Vavasour Sandford, died of wounds 6^th May 1917, buried in Duisans British Cemetery, Etrun. Sandford’s application for admission to an Officer Cadet Unit shows that he had previously served as a Private in the 4^th Battalion, Manchester Regiment, Volunteer Mounted Infantry from which he resigned in about April 1901. During the Great War, despite being overage, he volunteered and joined as a Private/Officer Cadet into the 28^th London Regiment. Commissioned into the Middlesex Regiment from the Artists Rifles OTC on 16^th June 1916, London Gazette 29^th November 1916. Service records show that Sandford returned to England in late 1916, leaving his unit on 20^th October embarking aboard the St. Debnis on 1^st November. He returned home for medical reasons, returning to his home at Playfair Mansions in West Kensington. He was granted a months leave from the 8^th November to 8^th December but did not return to France until the following March. From his obituary in the Times, it appears that he was attached to a Field Ambulance after his return to France. He probably received the wounds from which he died during the Battle of Bullecourt which opened on 3^rd May 1917. (2) Good very fine

        Ernest Mason, Mercantile Marine. British War Medal and Victory Medal both named to Ernest Mason. Ernest Mason died aged 44 on 25^th August 1917 whilst serving onboard SS Sycamore. The husband of Kate Mason, of 11 All Saints Road, Cheltenham, Born at Cheltenham, he is remembered on the Tower Hill Memorial. (2) Nearly extremely fine

           2^nd Lieutenant C.C.H. Grosse, Royal Air Force. British War Medal  to 2/LIEUT. C.C.H. GROSSE, R.A.F.,  Defence Medal and War Medal 39-45, General Service Medal 1918-62, Eliz II, bar CYPRUS 1150 SGT. WDR. C.C.H. GROSSE. In World War One was a SE5 single seater scout pilot with 40 Squadron. Copy M.I.C. (no medals listed), services, Lon. Gaz. for W.W.1. & W.W.2. Served R.N.A.S., R.A.F., & in W.W.2. as a FLT. LT. (77866) R.A.F.V.R. Very fine

        Private M. Hazelgrave, 7^th Dragoon Guards, late Seaforth Highlanders. British War Medal and Victory Medal both named to S22527 Private M. Hazelgrave, Seaforths. General Service Medal 1918-62, Geo V, clasp Iraq named to 392342 Private, 7^th Dragoon Guards, service number re-impressed on last. (3) Very fine

         Private J. Wood, Royal Army Service Corps. British War Medal and Victory Medal both named to DM2-155370 Private J. Wood, Army Service Corps. India General Service Medal 1908, Geo V, clasp Waziristan 1921-24 named to M-25092 Private J. Wood, Royal Army Service Corps. France. Croix De Guerre 1914-18, gilt star on ribbon. (4) Nearly extremely fine

           Ordinary Seaman A. Hilton, Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve. British War Medal and Victory Medal both named to R.4205 A. Hilton, Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve. Albert Hilton, Hawke Battalion, Royal Naval Division, died aged 29 on the 3^rd January 1918. The son of Mrs Mary Jane Hilton of 245 St. Helens Road, Daubhill, Bolton, he is remembered on the Thiepval Memorial. (2) Good very fine

          Fearn Family Group. British War Medal and Victory Medal both named to N. Fearn, Voluntary Aid Detachment, War Medal 39-45, unnamed as issued. In box of issue, addressed to Miss N. Fearn, Speen Lodge Hotel, Newbury, and miniature British War Medal and Victory Medal. Also British War Medal and Victory Medal both named to Midshipman A. Fearn, Royal Navy. With miniature British War Medal, two clasps, North Sea 1916 and Black Sea 1918-20, and Victory Medal. (9) Good very fine

        Acting Sergeant R. Chatfield, Kent Cyclists Corps. British War Medal and Victory Medal both named to 266542 Acting Sergeant R. Chatfield, Kent Cyclists Corps. Ray Chatfield, later entitled to a IGS clasp NWF 1919. (2) Nearly extremely fine

        Private P.C. Grant, Royal Irish Rifles. British War Medal and Victory Medal both named to 5026 Private P.C. Grant, Royal Irish Rifles. Killed in action 9^th July 1916, whilst serving with the 2^nd Battalion, Royal Irish Rifles, he is remembered on the Thiepval Memorial. (2) Good very fine

         Stoker 1^st Class H.F. Collins, Royal Fleet Reserve late Royal Navy. British War Medal and Victory Medal both named to SS.117805 H.F. Collins, Stoker 2^nd Class, Royal Navy. 1939-45 Star, Burma Star, copy clasp Pacific, War Medal 39-45, all unnamed as issued. Royal Fleet Reserve Long Service and Good Conduct Medal, Geo V, named to SS.117805 PO.B.145510 H.F. Collins, Stoker 1^st Class, Royal Fleet Reserve. Loose-mounted (6) Good very fine

        Private J. Grinham, 16^th London Regiment. British War Medal and Victory Medal both named to 554879 Private J. Grinham, 16^th London Regiment. Enlisted Ilford, February 1917. Suffered a gunshot wound in the left thigh, 5^th October 1918. Copy Medal roll confirming BWM/VM, MIC, Wound confirmed on service papers. (2) Nearly extremely fine

           Captain W.V. Tothill, Royal Army Medical Corps. British War Medal and Victory Medal both named to Captain W.V. Tothill. Tothill served in West Africa from 15^th November 1914, his MIC confirms that he was ineligible for a 1914-15 Star, so this is his full entitlement. (2) Good very fine

          Sergeant E.R.G. Peacock, Machine Gun Corps. British War Medal and Victory Medal both named to 3261 Sergeant E.R.G. Peacock, Machine Gun Corps. Died 3^rd September 1918, whilst serving with the 17^th Battalion, Machine Gun Corps. The son of E.M. Peacock, 38 Gaskill Street, Clapham, London, he is buried at Varennes Military Cemetery. (2) Good very fine

        Lieutenant G.B. Thompson, Royal Garrison Artillery and Royal Army Service Corps. British War Medal and Victory Medal both named to Lieutenant G.B. Thompson. With copy MIC. (2) Good very fine

           Wolstencroft Family Group. British War Medal and Victory Medal both named to 440540 Sapper C.B. Wolstencroft, Royal Engineers. Killed in Action 15^th June 1918, 2^nd Army HQ Signal Company (East Lancs 2/FC). From Ashton-Under-Lyne, Lancashire. Buried at Vlamertinghe New Military Cemetery. Wifes pair – British War Medal named to A. Wolstencroft, Voluntary Aid Detachment. Voluntary Medical Services Long Service Medal named to Anna Wolstencroft. (4) Good very fine

     Private G. Williams, Royal Fusiliers. British War Medal and Victory Medal both named to GS-63217 Private G. Williams, Royal Fusiliers. Son of Mrs. Jones of 54 Stratford Street, Kensington, London. He is buried at Bienvillers Military Cemetery, Died on 10^th May 1918, whilst serving with the 10^th Battalion. (2) GVF

        Lieutenant B.M. Liddell, Royal Naval Reserve. British War Medal and Victory Medal both named to Lieutenant B.M. Liddell, Royal Naval Reserve. Liddell died on 29^th October 1919, he is buried at Ashford Bowdler (St. Andrew) Churchyard. (2) Extremely fine

         2^nd Lieutenant S.F. Wilkin, Royal Air Force. British War Medal and Victory Medal both named to 2^nd Lieutenant S.F. Wilkin, Royal Air Force. With copy service sheet, from Leytonstone, Essex. (2) Nearly extremely fine

         Priest Brothers Groups, both Gloucester Regiment. British War Medal and Victory Medal both named to 55625 Private A. Priest, Gloucestershire Regiment. Brothers pair – British War Medal and Victory Medal both named to 55623 Private F. Priest, Gloucestershire Regiment. (4) Generally very fine

     Private J.G. Smith, West Yorkshire Regiment. British War Medal named to 51172 Private J.G. Smith, West Yorkshire Regiment. Memorial Plaque named to John George Smith. Died on 26^th June 1917, aged 33, husband of Winifred Caroline Trosman (formerly Smith), he is buried at Mazargues War Cemetery, Marseilles. (2) Nearly extremely fine

            Walker Family Group. British War Medal and Victory Medal both named to 88076 Sergeant W.L. Walker, Royal Army Medical Corps. Wifes pair – British War Medal and Victory Medal both named to 13304 Worker F.M. Walker, Q.M.A.A.C. Florence Walker. (4) Good very fine

        Private W.G. Poynter, Rifle Brigade. British War Medal and Victory Medal both named to S-23575 Private W.G. Poynter, Rifle Brigade. Killed in Action 12^th October 1917, he is remembered on the Tyne Cot Memorial. (2) Good very fine

        Private G.H. Mayo, 10^th London Regiment. British War Medal and Victory Medal both named to 2893 Private G.H. Mayo, 10^th London Regiment. Hackney Rifles with Medal Index Card. Nearly extremely fine

       Gunner S Worgan, Royal Artillery. British War Medal and Victory Medal (42932 GNR. S. WORGAN, R.A.) S. Worgan, a gunner with 4th 'Z' T. Bty, Royal Garrison Artillery, died 11th June 1916, and is buried in the Bertrancourt Military Cemetery. (2) Good very fine

         Benjamin S Wilson, Mercantile Marine Two - British War Medal and Mercantile Marine Medal. (Both Impressed Benjamin S Wilson – BWM officially renamed) Together with the “British War Medal issued to the Mercantile Marine” packet. Benjamin Samuel Wilson was baptised on 7^th July, 1872 at St Matthia’s Church, Bethnal Green, London, the son of Benjamin and Mary Ann Wilson. He married Blanche D Wit in London on 25^th July, 1898 and is shown on the marriage entrance as a Mariner. Benjamin is shown in the 1911 Census as being an Able Seaman employed by the Commercial Gas Company on Board the vessel “Doplar” or “Poplar”. On 22^nd July, 1923, he arrived at Glasgow, from Montreal on board the SS “Saturnia”. He was still a Seaman living at 26 Erskine Road, Walthamstow, Essex. Extremely Fine

        Lieutenant J. Firminger, Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve. British War Medal and Victory Medal both named to Lieutenant J. Firminger, Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve. (2) Good very fine

       Private F.J. Davey, Dorset Regiment. British War Medal and Victory Medal both named to 42893 Private F.J. Davey, Dorset Regiment. Killed in Action on 4^th November 1918, whilst serving with the 1^st Battalion. (2) Good very fine

    Private F. Tully, East Kent Regiment. British War Medal and Victory Medal both named to G-4731 Private F. Tully, East Kent Regiment. Killed in Action 26^th September 1915 whilst serving with the 8^th Battalion. Son of John and Sarah Jane Tully of Elmwood Lodge, 55 Benhill Avenue, Sutton, Surrey, remembered on the Loos Memorial. (2) Nearly extremely fine

        Private W. Pratt, Royal West Kent Regiment. British War Medal and Victory Medal both named to GS-5436 Private W. Pratt, Royal West Kent Regiment. Private Walter Pratt, B Company, 8^th Battalion, Royal West Kent Regiment, Killed in Action 26^th September 1915 aged 20 years. Son of Ebenezer and Fanny Pratt of Salisbury Road, Langton, Tunbridge. He is remembered on the Loos Memorial. (2) Good very fine

        Edwards Family Group. British War Medal named to B.D. Edwards, Voluntary Aid Detachment. BWM sole entitlement. Victory Medal named to Captain D.L. Edwards, commissioned in the Royal Welsh Fusiliers, earnt a 1915 Star Trio, also served with the South African Irish. (2) Good very fine

         Trewern Family Group. British War Medal and Victory Medal both named to 492S.T. J. Trewern, Deck Hand, Royal Naval Reserve. Victory Medal named to 306870 Corporal R. Trewern, Royal Warwickshire Regiment. Killed in Action 6^th October 1918, 1/8^th Battalion. Son of Richard and Ellen Trewern of Higher Tregiffian, St. Buryan, Cornwall. He is buried in Bellicourt British Cemetery. Enlisted St. Just, Cornwall. (3) GVF 

        Midshipman J.R. Henderson, Royal Navy. British War Medal and Victory Medal both named to Midshipman J.R. Henderson, Royal Navy. (2) Generally very fine

         Private F.H. Hopkins, Royal Irish Rifles. British War Medal and Victory Medal both named to 41653 Private F.H. Hopkins, Royal Irish Rifles. (2) Good very fine

        Private G.L. Welsby, Coldstream Guards. British War Medal and Victory Medal both named to 18947 Private G.L. Welsby, Coldstream Guards. Commissioned 9^th October 1918 into the Machine Gun Corps. (2) Good very fine

     Private A.E. Peirce, East Kent Regiment. British War Medal and Victory Medal both named to 3190 Private A.E. Peirce, East Kent Regiment. Died in Egypt 19^th December 1915, 4^th Battalion. (2) Good very fine

        Private W. Liebenberg, South African Motor Cycle Corps. British War Medal and Victory Medal, bi-lingual reverse, both named to Private W. Liebenberg, South African Motor Cycle Corps. (2) GVF

     Private A.H. Lambert, Essex Regiment. British War Medal and Victory Medal both named to 27534 Private A.H. Lambert, Essex Regiment. Silver War Badge, numbered 59546. Suspender loose on BWM, with copy Medal index card. (3) Generally very fine

       Bradley Family Group. British War Medal and Victory Medal both named to J.91297 F.W. Bradley, Boy 1^st Class, Royal Navy. With naval service sheet. Brothers – British War Medal named to G-8 Private F.G. Bradley, Middlesex Regiment. Entitled to a 1915 Star Trio and Silver War Badge. (3) Good very fine

          Caddick Family Group – British War Medal and Victory Medal both named to K-37557 T.J. Caddick, Stoker 1^st Class, Royal Navy. With naval service sheet, from Liverpool, Lancashire. Also British War Medal named to 7068 Worker E.M. Caddick, Q.M.A.A.C. Ellen Caddick. (3) Good very fine

         Private W. Fox. West Yorkshire Regiment. British War Medal and Victory Medal both named to 60694 Private W. Fox, West Yorkshire Regiment. With West Yorkshire Regiment cap badge. (2) Good very fine

           Acting Sergeant R.G. Ireland, 10^th Royal Fusiliers and late East Kent Regiment. British War Medal and Victory Medal named to 3450 Acting Sergeant R.G. Ireland, East Kent Regiment. 1914-15 Star missing,  MID LG Pg 8583 8^th July 1919 as G/95577 Pte (A/Sgt) 10^th Btn Royal Fusilliers. MIC included. Good very fine

        Gunner A.E.J. Allin, Royal Artillery. British War Medal and Victory Medal both named to 905844 Gunner J.A.E. Allin, Royal Artillery. Imperial Service Medal, Geo VI, named to John Alfred Edgar Allin, in box of issue. Plus safe driving medal. (4) Good very fine

        Private H.J. Webb, 22^nd London Regiment. British War Medal and Victory Medal both named to 5564 Private H.J. Webb, 22^nd London Regiment. (2) Nearly extremely fine

        Private L.J. Keen, 21^st London Regiment. British War Medal and Victory Medal both named to 652381 Private L.J. Keen, 21^st London Regiment. (2) Good very fine

        Private E.M. Bradshaw, 21^st London Regiment. British War Medal and Victory Medal both named to 3050 Private E.M. Bradshaw, 21^st London Regiment. (2) Good very fine

        Private F.T. Christie, 23^rd London Regiment. British War Medal and Victory Medal both named to 4147 Private F.T. Christie, 23^rd London Regiment. (2) Nearly extremely fine

       Private E.A.D. Froeschlen, Kings Royal Rifle Corps. British War Medal and Victory Medal both named to 21587 Private E.A.D. Froeschlen, Kings Royal Rifle Corps. Box of issue and registered envelope addressed to France. (2) Nearly extremely fine

           Able Seaman C.N. Spires, Royal Navy. British War Medal and Victory Medal both named to J.46332 C.N. Spires, Able Seaman C.N. Spires, Royal Navy. Defence Medal, unnamed as issued. With service record, from Camberwell, London, served on the sloop ‘Alert’. (3) Nearly extremely fine

        Private W. Jordon, Royal Marine Light Infantry. British War Medal and Victory Medal both named to PO2001-S- Private W. Jordon, Royal Marine Light Infantry. With copy service papers. Born near Canterbury, Kent. Formerly a Bank Manager. Court-mounted. (2) Nearly extremely fine

          Private L.W. Purcell, Kings Shropshire Light Infantry. British War Medal and Victory Medal both named to 2589 Private L.W. Purcell, Kings Shropshire Light Infantry. (2) Generally very fine

       Private J.F. Binns, Durham Light Infantry. British War Medal and Victory Medal both named to 276503 Private J.F. Binns, Durham Light Infantry. (2) Good very fine

      Private C.E. Tranter, Durham Light Infantry. British War Medal and Victory Medal both named to 9-6757 Private C.E. Tranter, Durham Light Infantry. (2) Nearly extremely fine

        Private J. Binns, Shropshire Light Infantry. British War Medal and Victory Medal both named to 6666 Private J. Binns, Shropshire Light Infantry. (2) Good very fine

        Gunner W.J. Bedford, Royal Marine Artillery. British War Medal and Victory Medal both named to R.M.A. 15442 Gunner W.J. Bedford. With Royal Marine Artillery collar dog, and souvenir photograph album. (appear to be family members.). (2) Nearly extremely fine

        Warrant Officer Class 2 J. James, Rifle Brigade. British War Medal and Victory Medal both named to 6 Warrant Officer Class 2 J. James, Rifle Brigade. (2) Nearly extremely fine

           Able Seaman C.A. Harrison, Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve. British War Medal and Victory Medal both named to B.Z.3734 C.A. Harrison, Able Seaman, Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve. With copy service papers, formerly a Machine Hand born 10^th October 1897. Loose-mounted. (2) Generally very fine

        Private H. Stretton, 4^th Dragoon Guards. British War Medal and Victory Medal both named to D-6832 Private H. Stretton, 4^th Dragoon Guards. BWM possibly renamed. (2) Generally very fine

           Acting Sergeant B. Scott, Liverpool Regiment. British War Medal and Victory Medal both named to 356839 Acting Sergeant B. Scott, Liverpool Regiment. (2) Generally very fine 

          Private A.F. Kosh, 17^th London Regiment. British War Medal and Victory Medal both named to 2255 Private A.F. Kosh, 17^th London Regiment. (2) Good very fine

      Private J.W. Smith, Leicestershire Regiment. British War Medal and Victory Medal both named to 235323 Private J.W. Smith, Leicestershire Regiment. (2) Nearly extremely fine

  Gunner J. Ibbotson, South African Horse Artillery. British War Medal and Victory Medal, bi-lingual both named to Gunner J. Ibbotson, South African Horse Artillery. (2) Generally very fine

          Private J. Larham, Suffolk Regiment. British War Medal and Victory Medal both named to 17494 Private J. Larham, Suffolk Regiment. (2) Nearly extremely fine

        Private W.F. Bishop, Queens Regiment. British War Medal and Victory Medal both named to 12799 Private W.F. Bishop, Queens Regiment. (2) Good very fine

        Corporal W.H. Shepherd, 22^nd London Regiment. British War Medal and Victory Medal both named to 4858 Corporal W.H. Shepherd, 22^nd London Regiment. (2) Good very fine

        Private S.W. Smith, South Staffordshire Regiment. British War Medal and Victory Medal both named to 2668 Private S.W. Smith, South Staffordshire Regiment. Commissioned. Loose-mounted. (2) GVF

          Private R. Walters, Army Cyclists Corps. British War Medal and Victory Medal both named to 13150 Private R. Walters, Army Cyclists Corps. Commissioned 12^th November 1918 into the Machine Gun Corps. (2) Good very fine

  Private F. Henderson, Border Regiment. British War Medal named to 202047 Private F. Henderson, Border Regiment. Special Constabulary Long Service and Good Conduct Medal, Geo VI, named to Frank Henderson. (2) Good very fine

        Sapper J.H. Battye, Canadian Railway Troops. British War Medal and Victory Medal both named to 2137555 Sapper J.H. Battye, Canadian Railway Troops. (2) Generally very fine

          Private H. Chapman, Yorks and Lancs Regiment. British War Medal and Victory Medal both named to 201273 Private H. Chapman, Yorks and Lancs Regiment. Later served with the 14^th Battalion, Suffolk Regiment. (2) Good very fine

        Private C.E. Bishop, Royal Army Medical Corps. British War Medal and Victory Medal both named to 2700 Private C.E. Bishop, Royal Army Medical Corps. Commissioned into the South Staffordshire Regiment, 3^rd February 1919. (2) Good very fine

       Private G.W. Mountain, West Yorkshire Regiment. British War Medal and Victory Medal both named to 21-117 Private G.W. Mountain, West Yorkshire Regiment. Court-mounted. (2) Good very fine

          Sapper G.J. Bury, Royal Engineers. British War Medal and Victory Medal both named to 207194 Sapper G.J. Bury, Royal Engineers, in packets and box if issue. Registered envelope addressed to Mrs. K. Burry, 10 Wyndham Terrace, Salisbury, Wiltshire. (2) Nearly extremely fine

        BM J.F. Robinson, Royal Naval Air Service. British War Medal named to F.44708 J.F. Robinson, B.M., Royal Naval Air Service. Defence Medal, unnamed as issued. Kings Medal, clasp 1913-14, named to F. Robinson. First two loose-mounted. (3) Good very fine

         Private P. Eastland, Hampshire Regiment. British War Medal and Victory Medal both named to 15128 Private P. Eastland, Hampshire Regiment. Silver War Badge No.B270874. (3) Good very fine

         Private A.E. Broomfield, Hampshire Regiment. British War Medal and Victory Medal both named to 2883 Private A.E. Broomfield, Hampshire Regiment, with certificate of identity in box of issue. (2) Nearly extremely fine

       British War Medal and Victory Medal, BWM erased, VM virtually erased but can make out some of the details. (2) Good very fine

        Private F.W. Brame, Liverpool Regiment. British War Medal and Victory Medal both named to 359399 Private F.W. Brame, Liverpool Regiment. (2) Generally very fine

        Private G.F.P. Pearce, Worcestershire Regiment. British War Medal and Victory Medal both named to 4275 Private G.F.R. Pearce, Worcestershire Regiment. (2) Nearly extremely fine

         Driver R. Furber, Army Service Corps. British War Medal and Victory Medal both named to T4-262278 Driver R. Furber, Army Service Corps. (2) Generally very fine

       Driver A. Crane, Royal Artillery. British War Medal and Victory Medal both named to 182267 Driver A. Crane, Royal Artillery. (2) Good very fine

          Gunner E.A.F. Fog, Royal Artillery. British War Medal and Victory Medal both named to 158421 Gunner E.A.F. Fog, Royal Artillery. (2) Nearly extremely fine

          Gunner F. Jordan, Royal Artillery. British War Medal and Victory Medal both named to 340030 Gunner F. Jordan, Royal Artillery. (2) Good very fine

         Ordinary Seaman A.E.H. Morris, Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve. British War Medal and Victory Medal both named to BZ-1810 Ordinary Seaman A.E.H. Morris, Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve. With copy service sheet. (2) Good very fine

        Private A. Jones, North Staffordshire Regiment. British War Medal and Victory Medal both named to 7960 Private A. Jones, North Staffordshire Regiment. (2) Good very fine

          Private B. St J. Hill, Royal Sussex Regiment. British War Medal and Victory Medal both named to G-23781 Private B. St. J. Hill, Royal Sussex Regiment. (2) Good very fine

         Private T. Attrill, Royal Fusiliers. British War Medal and Victory Medal both named to SR-6352 Private T. Attrill, Royal Fusiliers. (2) Good very fine

           Private E.W. Wooldridge, Devon Regiment. British War Medal and Victory Medal both named to 2955 Private E.W. Wooldridge, Devon Regiment. (2) Good very fine

          Sergeant J.A. Summers, Royal Artillery. British War Medal and Victory Medal both named to 1066 Sergeant J.A. Summers,  Royal Artillery. Also 771958 North’n Div AC, also 609273 R.E. (2) Good very fine

        Pioneer I Hunt, Royal Engineers. British War Medal and Victory Medal both named to 282371 Pioneer I. Hunt, Royal Engineers. (2) Nearly extremely fine

         Sergeant E.R. Matthias, Royal Artillery. British War Medal and Victory Medal both named to 329618 Sergeant E.R. Matthias, Royal Artillery. (2) Good very fine

         Private H.A. Walker, Royal Army Medical Corps. British War Medal and Victory Medal both named to 10805 Private H.A. Walker, Royal Army Medical Corps. (2) Nearly extremely fine

         Lance Corporal R.C. Feathers, Canadian Pioneer Battalion. British War Medal and Victory Medal both named to 430792  Lance Corporal R.C. Feathers, Canadian Pioneer Battalion. L/Cpl Robert Charles Feathers, Canadian Pioneer Btn. Date of Birth 31 May 1881, Enlisted 8 Dec 1915. Good very fine

         Lieutenant Colonel J.H. Faulkner, Royal Warwickshire Regiment.Unique group to the Warwick Regt. who were not present as a Regt. in Malaya. India General Service Medal bar North West Frontier 1936-37 LIEUT. J.H. FAULKNER, R.WAR.R. 1939-45 Star, France & Germany Star, Defence Medal and War Medal 39-45. General Service Medal 1918-62, Geo VI,  bars Palestine 1945-48 and Malaya. LT. COL. J.H. FAULKNER, WARWICKS. Late in W.W.2. on the 28/06/1944 Lt.Col. Faulkner joined the 2nd Bn.The Devons & was wounded on the 11.7.1944 whilst commanding D Company. Also included with the group is an officers service dress cap badge. About 30 Warwicks were in Malaya serving in a variety of attachments, two with SAS, others attached to Gurkha and Malay units, security sections and garrison NCOs. Faulkner was serving in HQ Far East Land Forces. John Herbert Faulkner - Born 30.08.1913 2lt 31.08.1933. Maj 31.08.1946, C.O. 2/7Bn Royal Warwicks. Retired Hon Lt Col 01.04.1958. The Regt history list him pre war as a champion rower with many trophies. Research from Maj D. L. Seeney (Chairman Friends of the Royal Warwickshire Regt. Museum). Extremely fine

           Lieutenant L. Plummer, Royal Army Medical Corps. General Service Medal 1918-62, Geo VI, clasp Palestine, named to 7258418 Corporal Plummer, Royal Army Medical Corps (no initial given and surname corrected). 1939-45 Star, Africa Star, France and Germany Star, Defence Medal, War Medal 39-45, all unnamed as issued. Army Long Service and Good Conduct Medal, Geo VI, with Fixed Regular Army Suspender, named to Lieutenant (Quarter Master) L. Plummer, Royal Army Medical Corps. Loose-mounted. (7) Good very fine

           Private F. Walters, Yorks and Lancaster Regiment. General Service Medal 1918-62, Geo VI, bar Palestine. 4744449 Pte. F.Walters. Y. & L. R. 1939-45 Star, Africa Star, Italy Star, France & Germany Star, Defence Medal and War Medal 39-45. Contact wear from stars otherwise Very fine

         Private T. Baker, Royal Berkshire Regiment.  General Service Medal 1918-62, Geo VI, bar Palestine. 5334224 Pte.T.Baker, R.Berks. 1939-45 Star, Burma Star, Defence Medal and War Medal 39-45. Service number indicates service in the Royal Berkshire Regt. for W.W.2. who were part of the 'Chindits' in Burma. Mounted as worn. Nearly extremely fine

          Private A. Brown, Black Watch. General Service Medal 1918-62, Geo VI, clasp Palestine named to 2754740 Private A. Brown, Black Watch. 1939-45 Star, Defence Medal and War Medal, all unnamed as issued. All medals in boxes of issue, from Lowestoft, Suffolk. (4) Nearly extremely fine

          Private D.J. Pocock, Royal Army Medical Corps. General Service Medal 1918-62, Geo VI, clasp Palestine named to 7263083 Private D.J. Pocock, Royal Army Medical Corps. 1939-45 Star, Italy Star, Defence Medal and War Medal. Naming on GSM rubbed heavily, but still just about readable. (5) Good very fine

         Lieutenant (P) J. Sloane, Fleet Air Arm and Royal Air Force. 1939-1945 Star, Defence Medal and War Medal, Naval General Service Medal 1915-62, Geo VI, one clasp Palestine 1945-48 Lieut. (P). J. Sloane R. N., ((P) = PILOT) General Service Medal 1918-62, EIIR, two bars, Malaya, Near East Flt. Lt. J. Sloane R.A.F. Thanks are due to a collector who has told me that Sloane trained at Rattray with 766 Sqd. flying Fireflies & Seafires in 1946, was with 805 Sqd. on Seafires in Palestine April 1948, where he crashed (hit the deck) 10.5.1948 on H.M.S. Ocean (A 1944 built Aircraft Carrier). Sqd's of the Fleet Air Arm book quotes ...Seafire XV's were banned from deck landings due to technical problems (presume reason for his crash). As a temporary measure No. 805 (Sqd.) used 12 Firefly FR 1's as single seat fighters for further service in H.M.S. Ocean. This date takes in the Palestine Ops. RARE combination. Mounted as worn. Copy Seafire picture. Very fine

          Flight Lieutenant I.W.N. Speight, Royal Air Force. 1939-45 Star, Africa Star, Air Crew Europe Star, Defence Medal and War Medal 39-45, all unnamed in box of issue, with ticker tape and medal issue slip, addressed to F/L I.W.N. Speight, 376 Finchley Road, Hampstead, London, N.W.3. Two fibre I.D. Tags. Warrant Certificate for the rank of Pilot Officer in ‘On His Majesty’s Service’ envelope. Five photographs, four of which include Speight, and research regarding 114 Squadron. (5) Nearly extremely fine

        Constable Frederick J.S. Chapman. 1939-45 Star, Atlantic Star bar France & Germany, Burma Star bar Pacific, Defence Medal and War Medal 39-45, (mounted as worn on bar) Police Long Service and Good Conduct Medal, Eliz II, Dei Gratia Regina, CONST. FREDERICK J.S. CHAPMAN (unmounted in box of issue marked - Devon & Cornwall). 1977 Silver Jubilee Medal (unmounted in Royal Mint box of issue). Copy 1977 Jubilee roll Constable Frederick John Smith Chapman, Devon & Cornwall Constabulary. Wife's War Medal 39-45 in Air Ministry issue box postmarked 1948, Air Min., issue slip, with tick a tape numbered 2110352 marked for War Medal, box addressed Miss E.V. EDWARDS, .....Oreston, Nr. Plymouth, Devon. All come with a picture as above from a newspaper, which includes his ribbon bar without the 1977 Jub., but confirms all W.W.2's are to Chapman, (proud of his Burma & Pacific service - wore both ribbons) Unfortunately the family wanted to keep the ribbon bars & also a Bomb & Mine Clearance Badge. Lovely combination of Stars & bars, not often seen. Mounted W.W.2.'s V.F. others in boxes Mint. Wife's Extremely fine

            Flight Sergeant J. Mead, Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve. 1939-45 Star, Air Crew Europe Star, Defence Medal and War Medal in box of issue (address removed), with typed casualty slip named to Flight Sergeant J. Mead. Flight Sergeant James Mead, 103^rd Squadron, died aged 24 on 3^rd March 1943. The son of Henry and Louisa Maria Mead, husband of Patricia Mead of Tooting Bec, London he is buried at Kiel War Cemetery. Meads Lancaster aircraft was lost on a mission to Hamburg, possibly as a result of a mid-air collision. Crashed at Hohenaspe, buried there on 8^th March, now interred at Kiel War Cemetery. With research regarding 103 Squadron, his fellow crew members etc… (4) Good very fine

          Flight Sergeant R.W. Parry, Royal Australian Air Force. 1939-45 Star, Pacific Star, War Medal 39-45, Australian Service Medal all named to 434265 F.W. Parry. In January 1945, four 80 Squadron pilots were ferrying Kittyhawks from Noempoor to Morotai. They missed their destination and landed on the Japanese held Taland Islands. One pilot was later reported to have died on crash landing, the remaining three were captured and beheaded by the Japanese. Flight Sergeant Parry was one of these pilots. (4) Nearly extremely fine

          H. Kerr, Royal Australian Navy. (HMAS Anzac). 1939-45 Star, Atlantic Star, bar France and Germany, Africa Star, Italy Star, Burma Star, Defence Medal and War Medal 39-45, all unnamed as issued. Queens Korea Medal, BR:OMN, named to 11278 H. Kerr. United Nations Medal for Korea named to 41278 H. Kerr. France. Croix De Guerre 1939-45, unconfirmed. Signalman H. Kerr, born West Pelton, 16^th February 1922, served 6^th August to 17^th October 1951. (10) Good very fine