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439     Royal Army Medical Corps Great War Surgeon’s group of four. Awarded to Captain Walter Odell Pratt MRCS. Comprising: British War Medal, Victory Medal “Capt”, India General Service Medal, clasp “Afghanistan NWF 1919” “Capt RAMC”, Defence Medal. Medals loose GC. (£100 - £150) MRCS 1911. He landed in Iraq during June 1916 and remained with the Army until his retirement in 1922 with the rank of Major.

440     Royal Army Dental Corps Colonel’s Group. Awarded to Colonel Hugh Lloyd Foulkes-Roberts LDS. Comprising: Defence Medal, War Medal, General Service Medal, Clasp “Cyprus” “Col. H.L. Foulkes-Roberts Staff”, EIIR Coronation Medal. Mounted as originally worn. GC (£100 - £150) Colonel Hugh Lloyd Foulkes-Roberts LDS was born in 1904 and attended the St Bees School and joined the OTC. He qualified as a Dentist at Liverpool in 1923 and was commissioned in May 1928. He saw service in India and Egypt. He was appointed Colonel in 1954 and resigned his commission in 1959.

441     HMS Terrible Queen’s South Africa Medal. Awarded to “D. Twidale Sto HMS Terrible”. GC (£80 - £120) Stoker Twidale is confirmed as being entitled to a no clasp QSA, also entitled to the China Medal 1900.

442     1840 St. Jean D’Acre Medal. A fine and scarce silver example. Obverse bearing fortress flying an Ottoman flag, reverse with Sultan’s Cypher etc. GC. (£100 - £120) Silver medal awarded by The Sultan of Turkey to junior Officers of the British, Austrian and Turkish forces under Sir Charles Napier who liberated the city from Egyptian hands in 1840.

443     Two examples of the RNVR Long Service & Good Conduct Medal. Comprising: George V Example “B2-68 F.G. Homer L.S. RNVR” ... George VI example “1465 G.E. Denny A.L.Sea RNVR”. GC (£40 - £60) Leading Seaman Homer serviced with the Bristol Division and Acting Leading Seaman Denny with Portsmouth Division.

444     Royal Army Pay Corps Militia Efficiency Medal. A George VI example awarded to “7658607 Sjt J.P. Grace RAPC”. GC (£40 - £60)

445     County of London RGA Edward VII Volunteer Long Service Medal. Awarded to “141 Gnr R. Cooper 1st C of London RGA Vols” Impressed naming. GC (£40 - £60)

446     4th Field Ambulance South African Medical Corps. Great War Group. Awarded to “Sjt C.J. Fernbank SAMC”. Comprising: 1914/15 Star “Cpl 4th F.Amb S.A.M.C.”, British War Medal, bi-lingual Victory Medal “Sjt SAMC”. Medals loose. GC (£60 - £100)

447     Great War Royal Navy Officer’s trio. Awarded to “Lieut G.D.W. Turner RN”. Comprising: 1914/15 Star “Lieut RN”, British War Medal, Victory Medal “Lieut RN”. Medals loose. GC (£100 - £120) Lieutenant Turner is confirmed as serving aboard HMS Telemachus, an R Class Destroyer

448     Royal Naval Auxiliary Sick Berth Reserve Long Service and Good Conduct Medal. A George V (Admiral Bust) example awarded to “2437 J. Grundy L.S.B.A. RNASBR.” GC. Slight edge rubbing. (£40 - £60)

449     Royal Naval Auxiliary Sick Berth Reserve Long Service Group. Awarded to “6301 T. Parry L.S.B.A. RNASBR.” Comprising: 1939/45 Star, France & Germany Star, War Medal, Royal Navy Auxiliary Sick Berth Reserve Long Service & Good Conduct Medal, St John Ambulance Service Medal “26740 Cpl No4 Dist SJAB 1943”. Medals loose GC. (£60 - £100) The RNASBR Medal was awarded in February 1944, whilst Parry was serving at the RNA Hospital Kingseat, outside Aberdeen.

450     Royal Navy 1918 Casualty long service group of four. Awarded to “201696 R.J. Mallett PO RN” who died onboard HMS Racoon in January 1918. Comprising: 1914/15 Star “PO RN”, British War Medal, Victory Medal, Royal Navy Long Service & Good Conduct Medal (GVR Admiral Bust) “PO HMS Actaeon”. GC Medals loose. (£100 - £120) Petty Officer Russell James Mallett was killed on the 9th January 1918 whilst onboard HMS Racoon a Beagle Class Destroyer. The ship had left Liverpool to undertake escort duty on the Northern Approaches. During the night of the 9th in a snow blizzard she struck rooks off the Garvan Isles and was lost with all 91 hands.

451     Great War & Second World War Dental Surgeon Group. Awarded to Lieutenant Cyril Bowdlar Henry and dental Surgeon during the Great War, attached to the RAMC and served during second world war as Dental Consultant to the Free Norwegian, Free French, free Dutch and Free Czech Forces in Great Britain. Comprising: 1914/15 Star “Lieut.” (No unit given), British War Medal, Victory Medal “Lieut.”. Medals loose Near VGC. Lieutenant Henry is also entitled to the Knight of the Order of St Olav, Legion D’ Honneur, Order of Orange Nassau, Czechoslovak Military Medal of Merit. (Foreign Orders not present). (£100 - £200) Lieutenant Cyril Bowdlar Henry volunteered for service with the RAMC during the Great War and from 1915 served with 22 Casualty Clearing Station 1915 and 1916. During the Second World War, based at Harley Street London. he was consultant to the Free Army of Europe.

452     2nd Bn Suffolk Regiment 1915 Ypres casualty trio. Awarded to “15257 Pte. G. Salter Suff R.”. Comprising: 1914/15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal. Medals loose GC. (£100 - £150) Private George Salter was Killed on the 12th June 1915 whilst serving with the second Battalion. He is commemorated on the Menin Gate Ypres.

453     Hampshire Regiment Great War trio. Awarded to “10742 Pte. G.C.H. Cook Hamps R”. Comprising: 1914/15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal. GC. (£40 - £60) Information supplied by the vendor indicates that Private George Charles Harold Cook served with the Second Battalion and entered the Balkans on the 29th August 1915.

454     British Red Cross & St John Ambulance Great War Medals. Awarded to “S.A. Tucker BRCS & OSJJ”. Comprising: 1914/15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal. Medals loose ... Accompanied by a BRCS Medal attached to the Victory Medal, the reverse engraved “4953 Samuel A Tucker”. (£80 - £120) The Red Cross Records show that Samuel Arthur Tucker served as an Orderly landing in France on the 16th August 1915. It appears that at his own request he returned to the UK on the 29th February 1916.

455     Royal Marine Brigade 1914 Star long service group. Awarded to “PO 17322 Act Sgt E. Stewardson RMLI”. Comprising 1914 Star “Pte. RM Brigade”, British War Medal, Victory Medal “Act Sgt RMLI”, Royal Fleet Reserve Long Service & Good Conduct Medal (GVR Admiral bust) “PO17322 (PO 1779) MNE RFR”. Medals loose GC. (£200 - £300) Sergeant E Stewardson served at Dunkirk during 1914 earning the 1914 Star.

456     88th Foot (Connaught Rangers) Surgeon’s five clasp Military General Service Medal. A rare example awarded to “J. Wyer Hospl Mate, & Surgn 88th Regt” bearing the clasps “Vittoria”, “Pyrenees”, “Nivelle”, “Orthes”, “Toulouse”. GC (£1,800 - £2,000) Surgeon John Wyer, was born in 1791 and appointed a Hospital Mate in 1813 and joined the 88th Foot. He remained with the Regiment until placed on the Half Pay list and attached to the 81st Foot in 1816. After the war with France he remained in the Army and was Surgeon to the 74th Highlanders 1832 and 19th Foot from 1835 until his retirement in 1839. He died whilst living in Dorset in 1883.

457     Royal Army Dental Corps Territorial Decoration pair of medals. Awarded to Major M.W. Cooksey. Comprising: General Service Medal (EIIR) clasp “Malaya” “Lt RADC”, Territorial Decoration, bar “T&AVR” (Reverse dated 1971). Medals loose both on original pins. GSM with correction to initials and part of rank. GC (£80 - £120) Major Cooksey is shown with this rank as serving in 1976.

458     Royal Army Medical Corps Officer’s GSM, clasp “Palestine 1945-48” Awarded to “Lt. A. McLennan RAMC”. GC (£60 - £100) Alexander McLennan was commissioned into the RAMC on the 30th November 1947. He retired with the rank of Captain in November 1949

459     Queen’s Alexandra’s Royal Army Nursing Corps GSM, clasp “Malaya”. A Elizabeth II example awarded to “Q.1001437 Cpl. J.E. Anderson QARANC”. GC (£60 - £100)

460     Surgeon’s Transport Medal, clasp “S.Africa 1899-1902”. A good scarce example awarded to “A.D. MacPherson”. Impressed naming. GC (£360 - £400) Surgeon MacPherson served on the Pacific Steam Navigation Company ship Orotava. Information supplied by the vendor states that he served as a surgeon with the Merchant Nay at the age of 70 during the Second World War. He died in 1950. Probably a late claim hence does not appear on roll.

461     Cape Mounted Rifles Queen’s South Africa pair. Awarded to “564 Pte. F. Neave Cape M.R.”. Comprising Queen’s South Africa Medal, clasp “Cape Colony” and King’s South Africa Medal with clasps “South Africa 1901”, “South Africa 1902”. GC (£100 - £120)

462     Royal Irish Fusiliers / Indian Ordnance Department unusual combination of five. Awarded to Sub Conductor of Ordnance E.A.M. Hall, formerly of the Royal Irish Fusiliers. Comprising: Queen’s South Africa Medal, four clasps “Cape Colony”, “Orange Free State”, “Transvaal”, “South Africa 1902” “5078 Corp E. Hall Rl.Irish Fus”, British War Medal “Sub Cond I.O.D.”. Defence Medal, 1911 Delhi Durbar Medal, Army Long Service & Good Conduct Medal (GVR) “Staff Sergnt E.A.M. Hall Ordce Dept”. Medals mounted as worn. GC (£350 - £400)

463     Bloemhof Commando Great War / Second World War Group of Five. Awarded to “Burger C.P. DeJager Bloemhof KDO” Comprising: 1914/15 Star , British War Medal, Victory Medal (bilingual) “Burger Bloemhof KDO”, War Medal and South African Service Medal (last two named) “298991 C.P. DeJager”. Medals loose GC. (£75 - £100)

464     2 x Royal Air Force General Service Medals. The first bearing the clasp “Malaya” (GVIR) “4030557 SAC D.R. Upward RAF” GC ... The second with the clasp “Cyprus” awarded to “549524 Sgt A. Lee RAF” GC edge knock. (2 items) (£40 - £60)

465     Board of Trade Rocket Apparatus Medal. A good GvR example awarded to “Thomas Henry Lobb.”. GC (£30 - £60) Instituted in 1911 for 20 years service with the Rocket Life Saving Apparatus.

466     2 x Royal Army Medical Corps General Service Medals, clasp “Malaya”. A George VI example awarded to “14442235 Cpl R.S. Cartwright RAMC”. GC ... An Elizabeth II example “23644094 Pte. E. Roberts RAMC”. GC (2 items). (£40 - £60)

467     Great War Voluntary Aid Detachment Group of Three Awarded to “A.C. Bartlett VAD”. Comprising: British War Medal, Victory Medal, British Red Cross Nursing Proficiency Medal clasp “Red Cross Nursing 1918” “02757 A.C. Bartlett”. GC Medals loose. (£50 - £75)

468     Great War RAMC Derbyshire St John Ambulance Group of Four. Awarded to “34709 Sjt J.W. Spafford RAMC”. Comprising: 1914/15 Star “Sjt RAMC”, British War Medal, Victory Medal “Sjt RAMC”, St John Service Medal, with three clasps “4652 Cpl Bolsover Div No5 Dist SJAB 1925” Medals loose with heavy edge contact marks. (£40 - £60) Bolsover is in Derbyshire

469     Royal Navy Victorian WIDE suspension Long Service Good Conduct Medal. A scarce example awarded to “Wm H. Stephens Armourer HMS Cambridge 20 Yrs”. GC (£150 - £200) Information from the vendor indicates that William Henry Stephens served during the Crimea War on HMS Queen which bombarded Sebastopol and Stephens is entitled to this medal, with the clasp and also the Turkish Crimea.

470     Crimea Medal pair. Comprising: Crimea Medal, clasp “Sebastopol” unnamed as issued, slight evidence of having been brooched. Turkish Crimea Medal (Sardinian issue) Name erased. GC (£60 - £100)

471     Royal Navy Crimea Medal pair. Awarded to “Rd Tucker AB”. Comprising: Crimea Medal, clasp “Sebastopol” (Officially Impressed). Turkish Crimea Medal (Sardinian issue) Medals loose. GC (£100 - £120) Information from the vendor indicates that Able Seaman Richard Tucker served onboard HMS London during the Crimean War.

472     3rd Bn Royal West Kent Regiment Great War trio. Awarded to “GS-1072 Pte. S. Grinham R.W. Kent R”. Comprising: 1914/15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal ... Accompanied by a Silver War Badge numbered to the reverse “320309” GC. (£50 - £100) Private Grinham joined the 3rd Battalion and landed in France on the 25th August 1915. He was discharged on the 13th February 1918. He is confirmed as entitled to the Silver War Badge, after being wounded. The vendor has indicated that this is Pte Grinham’s correct numbered badge, however this is not confirmed.

473     Air Crew Europe Star Near VGC (£80 - £120) Air Crew Europe Star was awarded to RAF aircrew who flew from UK bases, over occupied Europe, between 3rd September 1939 and June 4th 1944.

474     Royal Navy HMS Euphrates Ship’s Cook Egypt Medal 1882 pair. Awarded to “E. Dibbens SH Cook 2. CL HMS Euphrates” Comprising: Egypt 1882 , Khedive Star 1882. Very little contact marks to Egypt Medal. GC (£100 - £150) Ships Cook Edward Dibbens was born in April 1843 and joined the Royal Navy in 1873, originally as an Able Seaman and then Ships Cook, he served on HMS Euphrates from July 1882 until February 1884

475     Great War Mesopotamian Railways Indian Volunteer Decoration group of three. Awarded to Captain H.P. Jones. Comprising: British War Medal, Victory Medal “H.P. Jones Meso Rly”, Indian Volunteer Forces Decoration (GVR) Engraved to the reverse “Capt H.P. Jones 1/Bn B.B. & C.I. Ryl Regt IDF”. Medals loose. GC (£200 - £300)

476     Four Clasps for the Queen’s South Africa Medal. Comprising: “Elandslaagte”, “Defence of Ladysmith”, “Laing’s Nek”, “Belfast”. Clasps unofficially joined GC. (£30 - £50)

477     East India Railway Volunteer Rifles Chaplain’s Volunteer Efficiency Medal. A George V (Field Marshal bust) example awarded to “Hony Chaplain The Revd A.D. Green E.I. Ry Vol Rifs”. GC (£100 - £120) The Reverend Arthur Daniel Green was born in 1864 and studied at Oxford University in 1882. He was ordained Deacon in 1890 for service in the Colonies and was ordained Priest a year later at Calcutta. He was commissioned Honorary Chaplain of the East India Railway Volunteer Rifles in July 1896. In 1912 he was appointed Honorary Canon of St Paul’s Cathedral Calcutta a post he held until 1921. His last entry in the Army List appears in 1917.

478     Duke of Cornwall’s Light Infantry / 15th Hampshire Regiment Great War Casualty Pair British War Medal and Victory Medal, awarded to “203339 Pte. V. Troake DCLI” GC. (£50 - £75) Private Victor Troake was Killed in Action in France & Flanders whilst attached to the 15th Bn Hampshire Regiment. Originally joining the 1/5th Bn DCLI he embarked to France gaining the BWM & VM. He was born at Taunton Somerset.

479     Royal Garrison Artillery Great War group of four. Awarded to “93 Cpl L.F. Thomas RA”. Comprising: 1914/15 Star “93 Bmbr RGA”, British War Medal, Victory Medal “321944 Cpl RA”, Territorial Efficiency Medal (GVR) “1666012 Bmbr RA”. Medals loose with contact marks. (£50 - £100)

480     Malta Auxiliary Transport Egypt Medal. A scarce dated example awarded to “350 Driv D. Bartolo Malta Auxy Transpt”. GC some contact marks. (£100 - £150) Approximately 214 Egypt medals were awarded to the Malta Auxiliary Transport, however a large number remained unclaimed.

481     WWI Maltese Labour Corps bronze War Medal. Awarded to “H. Giovani Maltese Lab.C.” GC (£50 - £75)

482     WWI Maltese Labour Corps bronze War Medal. Awarded to “4907 L. Gambin Maltese L.C.” GC (£50 - £75)

483     6th Bn Duke of Cornwalls Light Infantry Commanding Officer’s Distinguished Service Order Group of Seven Awarded to Lieutenant Colonel Thomas Richard Stokoe a veteran of the Tirah Campaign and Boer War, before taking his Battalion to France in 1915. Comprising: Distinguished Service Order (GVR), India General Service Medal, clasps “Punjab Frontier 1897-98”, “Tirah 1897-98” “Lieut 1/DCLI” (Unique Regimental style naming), Queen’s South Africa Medal clasps “Cape Colony”, “Orange Free State”, “Johannesburg” “Capt D of C. L.I.” (Engraved style naming), King’s South Africa Medal “Capt D of CLI”, 1914/15 Star “Lt Col D of Corn LI”, British War Medal, Victory Medal “Lt Col”. GC Little contact marks. Accompanied by a small quantity of research. (£2,500 - £3,000) Lieutenant Colonel Thomas Richard Stokoe DSO was born in May 1872 and after attending the Royal Military College joined the 1st Battalion the DCLI in India. Taking part in the Tirah Expedition he was promoted and posted to the 2nd Battalion and took his Company to South Africa in January 1899. During the War he served with the 4th Mounted Infantry and was severely wounded at Krugerspost on the 6th October 1901. Recovering from his wounds he remained in South Africa until January 1902. Remaining with the Regiment at the outbreak of the Great War he was commanding the Regimental Depot at Bodmin, but raised the 6th Battalion and was given command, a post he would hold throughout the Great War. He took his Battalion to France in May 1915 and the Battalion soon found itself in the Trenches at Ypres. On the 24th July 1915 the line came under heavy shelling and Lt Col Stokoe was wounded. After a short time he returned to take back command and the following year the Battalion found itself facing it’s toughest challenge on the Somme at Delville Wood. On the 18th August the 6th Bn was assembled in front line trenches at Delville Wood. Two hours before Zero Hour they were subjected to a heavy bombardment. With only 15 minutes to go before the whistles blew, the trench came under mortar attack, believed to be friendly fire resulting in 40 casualties before kick off. The Battalion advanced in two waves and suffered heavy casualties, before taking the enemy trench. By the end of the day the Battalion had suffered 7 Officers killed with 7 wounded. 69 Other Ranks killed, with 280 wounded or missing. Lt Col Stokoe was awarded a well deserved DSO which was announced in the London Gazette on the 1st January 1917. He would lead his Battalion through the battles of Arras and Paschendale, being wounded on a second occasion. By the end of the War he would be Mentioned in Despatches on two occasions. He retired from the army in March 1919 and died at his home in Cornwall on the 23rd July 1948 at the age of 76.

484     4th Bn Duke of Cornwalls Light Infantry Territorial Force Efficiency Medal and Shooting Medal Pair A GVR example awarded to “5 Sjt A.W. Robinson 4/DCLI”. Accompanied by 1905 Cornwall Rifle Volunteers Shooting Medal. Awarded to Sergeant Robinson as winner of the Ladies Challenge Cup. Near VGC. (£50 - £100)

485     1st Bn Duke of Cornwalls Light Infantry Officer’s India General Service Medal “Kachin Hills 1892-93” Awarded to “Lieut H.A. Tremayne 1st Bn DCLI”. GC retaining original ribbon and pin for wearing. (£600 - £800) Lieutenant Henry Arthur Tremayne was appointed a 2nd Lieutenant in the 1st Battalion on the 16th November 1887 and Lieutenant in 1890. He appears to have served with the Burma Police and was placed on the half pay list in March 1903.

486     46th (S.Devon) Victorian Army Long Service & Good Conduct Medal. This example was awarded to “2219 Willm Arden 46th Foot”. Near VGC (£80 - £120) The Roll for the Crimea War shows a Pte. W. Arden of the 46th left at Scutari. No medal was issued.

487     32nd Regiment Victorian Army Long Service & Good Conduct Medal. This example was awarded to “3752 Pte. G. Pearce 32nd Foot”. GC (£80 - £120) Private George Pearce enlisted into the 32nd Regiment on the 16th June 1853. His given age was 13 years 2 months. He would serve with the Regiment until he was discharged in 1878. He would see service in South Africa, the Mediterranean and India where he would earn his only campaign medal, an Indian Mutiny Medal with the clasp Defence of Lucknow

488     Duke of Cornwalls Light Infantry Boer War Officer Casualty Pair. Awarded to Major Cecil Bradney Jervis-Edwards who was Killed in Action at Mondewens July 1901. Comprising: India General Service Medal, clasp “Burma 1889-92” “Lieut 1st Bn D.C.L.Infy”, Queen’s South Africa Medal six clasps “Cape Colony”, “Tugela Heights”, “Orange Free State”, “Relief of Ladysmith”, “Transvaal”, “Laing’s Nek” “Major D.of C.L.I”. Official correction to rank and first part of surname on QSA otherwise GC. (£400 - £600) Major Cecil Bradney Jervis-Edwards was born in February 1866 and was commissioned into the DCLI on the 29th August 1885. He joined the Regiment in Ireland before it embarked for service at Malta leaving on the Transport Ship India. The regiment was then sent to India in 1888 and onto Burma in 1890. Lieutenant Jervis-Edwards Commanded a group of 50 men during the Wuntho Field Force Expedition, gaining the IGS. He served at the Battalion Adjutant and in 1899 completed a Staff College course. On the 21st October he was sent to South Africa as a Special Service Officer and was appointed as ADC to the Major General commanding the 10th Infantry Brigade, in October 1900 he was appointed a Staff Officer for Intelligence and soon afterwards appointed a Brevet Major. He was Mentioned in Dispatches on three occasions. With the war entering its second phase of guerilla fighting, Major Jervis-Edwards was taking part in a sweep and surround operation, near Dundee on the 28th July 1901. The Boers ambushed a British Group and Major Jervis-Edwards was Killed in Action at Mondewens.

489     8th Bn Duke of Cornwalls Light Infantry Great War Officer’s Group. Awarded to Lieutenant Reginald John Nicolle. Comprising: 1914/15 Star “2.Lieut D of Corn L.I”, British War Medal, Victory Medal “Lieut.”, General Service Medal, clasp “Iraq” “Lieut”, Defence Medal. GC. (£300 - £400) Lieutenant Reginald John Nicolle originally joined the Inns of Court Officer Training Corps and gained a commission in the DCLI on the 3rd May 1915 and landed in Salonika during November 1915. He gained a mention in the Battalion History, for an action that took place during the night of the 7th / 8th June 1917. He was leading a patrol when they came across a telephone wire lying on the ground laid by the enemy. On pulling the wire an explosion was triggered and the Cornwalls came under heavy fire. A fighting retreat was organised, with the result of four men missing. Remaining with the Regiment following the end of the war, he finally resigned his commission on the 29th September 1920.

490     4th Duke of Cornwall’s Light Edward VII Territorial Force Efficiency Medal. Awarded to “43 Pte. A. Roach 4/DCLI”. Near VGC. (£60 - £100)

491     32nd Regiment casualty Waterloo Medal. Awarded to “Corp John Ramsden 32nd Regiment Foot”, who was wounded at the Battle of Waterloo. Retaining original steel clip, now mounted with a contemporary ribbon bar. GC some edge knocks. (£1,000 - £1,200) Corporal John Ramsden was born at Stratford and enlisted at Manchester in December 1810. Originally serving with the York Rangers he joined the 32nd Foot and is confirmed as being present at the Battle of Waterloo as a member of Captain Ross Lewin’s Company. At the battle he was wounded to the right thigh and it was this wound that would make him unfit for further service and result in his discharge in April 1817.

492     32nd Light Infantry Crimea and Indian Mutiny Surgeon’s Group of three. Awarded to Brigade Surgeon William Henry Harris who served with the 32nd Light Infantry during the Indian Mutiny. Comprising: Crimea Medal, clasp “Sebastopol” (unnamed as issued), Indian Mutiny Medal “Asst Surgn 32nd LI”, Turkish Crimea Medal (Sardinian issue privately engraved “Staff Asst Surgeon”. GC Some contact wear. (Unnamed Crimea Medal indicates it was added to the group for display at some stage) (£600 - £800) Brigade Surgeon William Henry Harris was born Handsworth Staffordshire in 1830. He landed in the Crimea on the 22nd May 1855 and was appointed to the Staff. He joined the 32nd Light Infantry in August 1857 serving with the Regiment through the Mutiny and transferred to the Royal Artillery in 1866. He would later serve with the 76th Foot and retired with the rank of Brigade Surgeon on the 11th September 1880. On his retirement he settled in St Peter Port Guernsey and died in February 1904.

493     2nd Duke of Cornwall’s Light Infantry Egypt Medal, clasp “The Nile 1884-85” An undated example awarded to “1000 Pte. W. Manley 2/D of CLI”. GC some edge rubbing. (£150 - £200)

494     2nd Duke of Cornwall’s Light Infantry Egypt Medal long service group. Awarded to “1099 Pte J Clark 2/D of CLI”. Comprising: Dated Egypt Medal with two clasps ‘Tel-El-Kebir”, “The Nile 1884-85” , Army Long Service & Good Conduct Medal (Victorian Swivel) “Pte D of Corn L.I.”, Khedive’s star dated 1882. Medals loose GC slight contact marks. (£300 - £400) Private John Clark originally enlisted into the 5th Foot in 1868, before transferring to the 46th Foot in March 1869. he would serve in Bermuda, Gibraltar and Malta, before landing in Egypt on the 14th July 1882. He would remain here until June 1886 when he would return to the UK and was discharged on the 26th January 1889.

495     2nd Duke of Cornwall’s Light Infantry four clasp Queen’s South Africa Medal pair. Awarded to “5016 Corp H. Bosdet D of C L I”. Comprising: Queen’s South Africa Medal clasps “Cape Colony”, “Paardeberg”, “Driefontein”, “Transvaal” Pte (Ghost dates to reverse); King’s South Africa Medal clasps “South Africa 1901”, “South Africa 1902”. Medals loose GC. (£150 - £200) Corporal Henry Bosdet was born in Bristol and enlisted into the Regiment at Bodmin on the 27th February 1896. He landed in South Africa on the 5th November 1899 and remained here until February 1903. Returning to the UK he was finally discharged on the 23rd February 1908.

496     1st Bn Duke of Cornwall’s Light Infantry Great War Military Medal. Awarded to “27621 Pte L Cpl F Lang 1/ D of C L I”. GC (£200 - £300) Lance Corporal Frances Lang was a resident of Plymouth. The notification of the London Gazette appeared on the 21st January 1919. Entitled to the BWM and VM

497     1st Bn Duke of Cornwall’s Light Infantry 1915 casualty trio. Awarded to “6446 A/Sgt A Goss D of C L I” Comprising: 1914/15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal. GC. (£100 - £150) Acting Sergeant Arthur Goss was killed in action on the 18th May 1915. At this time the 1st Bn was serving in front line trenches just north of the Ypres-Comines Canal. Although the line was not attacked during this month, the Battalion was under constant artillery and gas bombardment. At this time the most primitive form of gas protection was issued. During the month the Battalion suffered 28 Other Ranks killed with a further 168 wounded.

498     1st Bn Duke of Cornwall’s Light Infantry 1916 Somme Casualty Pair. Awarded to “17598 Pte. W. Breakspeare D of C L I” GC. (£50 - £100) Private William Breakspeare, a native of Sherston Wiltshire, was killed in action on the 23rd July 1916. On this day the 1st Bn was part of 13th Brigade that were ordered to attack the German line at Switch Trench Highwood. The attack started at 12.30 but was unsuccessful. The Battalion suffered heavy casualties.

499     4th Bn Duke of Cornwall’s Light Infantry Meritorious Service Medal Group. An unusual combination awarded to 5963 Acting Warrant Officer William Charles Groome. Comprising: British War Medal “A. WO Cl 1”, Army Long Service & Good Conduct Medal (GVR) “C Sjt”, Meritorious Service Medal (GVR) “C. S. Mjr -A S Mjr 4/ D of Corn L I”. The group retains original ribbons and remains as originally worn. Accompanied by a photocopy of a photograph showing this group being worn. (£300 - £400) Acting Warrant Officer William Charles Groome’s medal entitlement is confirmed. The 4th Bn sailed for and served in India. Only 4 MSM’s were awarded to the Regiment for service in India The announcement appearing in the London Gazette on the 22nd February 1919

500     1882 Khedive’s Star. A good example. GC (£30 - £50)

501     Machine Gun Corps Great War Memorial Plaque. Issued to commemorate the ultimate sacrifice of “Charles Frank Baker” for his country. GC (£30 - £50) Believed to have been awarded to 20111 Private Charles Frank Baker who died on the 2nd December 1918, whilst serving with the 47th Coy MGC.

502     Great War Memorial Plaque. Issued to commemorate the ultimate sacrifice of “Albert Edward Baker” for his country. GC (£30 - £50) A number of men with this name appear on the CWGC Roll

503     Great War Memorial Plaque. Issued to commemorate the ultimate sacrifice of “William Ross” for his country. GC (£30 - £50) A number of men with this name appear on the CWGC Roll

504     Great War Memorial Plaque. Issued to commemorate the ultimate sacrifice of “Fred Thomason” for his country. GC (£30 - £50) Two men of this name appear on the CWGC Roll, one serving with the 11th Bn South Lancashire Regiment, the other with the Canadian Artillery.

505     Great War Memorial Plaque. Issued to commemorate the ultimate sacrifice of “Peter Micallef” for his country. GC (£30 - £50) Believed to be a Maltese recipient

506     46th Foot (South Devonshire) Crimea War pair of medals. Awarded to “No 3128 Pte Wm Tuffley 46th Regt”. Comprising: Crimea Medal, clasp ‘Sebastopol”, Turkish Crimea (Sardinian issue). Medals are loose both medals are engraved, the Turkish Crimea now mounted with a ribbon bar. The pair are accompanied by a photograph, believed to be the recipient wearing civilian clothing. Medals with edge knocks and wear. (£150 - £200) Private William Tuffley arrived in the Crimea in November 1854, having only joined the Regiment in May of that year. He was sent back to England on the 27th March 1855. The vendor states that the these items were original framed, however the frame was in very poor state and is now no longer present.

507     Duke of Cornwall’s Light Infantry two clasp 1895 India General Service Medal Awarded to “4476 Pte B. Bunker 1/DCLI”: India General Service Medal, with clasps “Punjab Frontier 1897-98”, and “Tirah 1897-98”. Officially renamed in the manner unique to the DCLI. GC (£150 - £200) Private Benjamin Bunker enlisted into the DCLI at the age of 18 in 1894. He embarked for India in February 1896 and then served in Ceylon from December 1900 until 1902. He saw no service in South Africa. He transferred to the Army Reserve in 1906. it appears that at the outbreak of the Great War he joined the 3rd Bn as number 3/6053 He died whilst on Home service on the 2nd February 1915. No trace of medals being issued have been traced.

508     Ireland. The Service Medal 1917-21 with “Comrac” clasp, named. A good bronze example complete with black and tan ribbon and Celtic design suspension bar; reverse engraved “James Little”. GC (£150 - £200)

509     Royal Flying Corps 1916 Military Medal and pair. A scarce group awarded to Wireless Operator 8485 1AM Joseph Thomas Lewis. Comprising: Military Medal “2/CL AM RFC”, British War Medal, Victory Medal “1 AM RFC”. Medals loose GC. (£1,800 - £2,000) London Gazette 11th October 1916. Joseph Thomas Lewis enlisted into the RFC on the 9th September 1915 and proceeded overseas on the 5th March 1916 to number 6 Squadron. This squadron was an Army Co-operation squadron flying the BE2. In September 1916 he was transferred to HQ and his next operational posting was to 21 Squadron . Admitted into Hospital in November 1917, he returned to the UK during that month. He remained with the RAF after the war and transferred to the reserve in 1924.

510     1944 No. 2 Commando fine fighting citation Immediate Military Medal. Awarded to 1517069 Lance Bombardier Thomas Joseph Mulcahy Royal Artillery, serving with 2 Commando. Military Medal “L. Bmbr RA”. Mounted single as original worn. GC (£3,800 - £4,200) The recommendation for the Military Medal is dated 11th August 1944 and states the unit as “2 Commando (RA (Coast). Albania for Operation “Healing II”. “This NCO showed great courage and leadership throughout the action. In the early stages when his section Sergeant was missing and his Corporal wounded, Mulcahy immediately took charge. He led his men into the assault showing complete disregard for his personal safety and carried the assault through to destroy two MG posts and several weapon pits. Then when his section were pinned down, he carried out a reconnaissance under fire which enabled him to outflank these posts. In the final stages his section was driven back in an attack on a strong point, but although wounded he rallied his men, and led a second attack in which he became more seriously wounded. Whilst lying on the ground, he encouraged his men and insisted on being the last to be evacuated. Throughout the action, he displayed great gallantry, determination and devotion to duty which without question naturally contributed to the success of each assault. This NCO has repeatedly been outstanding in action and was recommended at Salerno” Granted an Immediate MM. Operation Healing II was a commando raid on Spilje 27th / 28th July 1944. This was an operation to form a bridgehead on the Albanian coast to allow supplies to flow to the Partisans. Spilje was a coastal town garrisoned by approximately 150 Germans. The plan was also, that after the capture of the port the Germans would be forced to commit more troops to its recapture. Due to the location and defences troops were landed four miles south of the town. They were met on the beaches by members of the LRDG and Force 226. The Commandos proceeded to the target unhindered, but for the sounds of many barking dogs. It afterwards transpired that local Albanian Quislings had tipped off the Germans and they were waiting. The Commandos reached the battle positions and then came under heavy fire. The heavy mortar teams having to abandon their equipment as they dived for cover. Communications broke down with the radios not working due to being screened by the trees. Despite this the attack began, the Germans, held their ground, their machine gun positions inflicting heavy casualties. Progress for the commandos was slow and at 10.30 hours of the 28th July the Commanding Officer Lt Col Fynn, realised that time was running short for his unit and he gave the order to withdraw. The commandos fell back to the landing beach and re-embarked. They had 20 dead and missing, plus a large number of wounded. Morale was low, it seemed the operation was a failure. However it transpired that the Commandos had inflicted such casualties to the enemy that the Partisans were able to clear the remnants and take control of the port and coastal belt.

511     3rd Sikh Infantry Afghanistan Medal, clasps “Kabul” and “Kandahar” Awarded to “Sepoy Gul Rung 3rd Sikh Infantry”. Polished with slight edge rubbing. Suspension slack, retaining rod to base of clasps loose. (£100 - £120)

512     Royal Air Force two clasp CSM long service pair of medals. Awarded to “J4247528 Cpl J. Ashworth RAF”. Comprising: Campaign Service Medal, with two clasps “South Arabia”, “Northern Ireland” “SAC RAF”, Royal Air Force Long Service & Good Conduct Medal (EIIR) “Cpl RAF”. GC (£80 - £120)

513     Rare Royal Navy two clasp China Medal 1900. Awarded to “H. Doidge QD Sigln HMS Orlando” bearing the clasps “Taku Forts” and “Relief of Pekin”. Suspension bar slightly loose, surname officially re-impressed. GC (£200 - £250) Confirmed on the roll as entitled to the two clasps.

514     Saskatchewan Light Infantry Territorial Efficiency Medal Canada. A good George VI Territorial Efficiency Medal, with “Canada” suspension and with a second award clasp. Awarded to “Pte. A.E. Griffiths Sask L.I. (MG). GC. (£60 - £100) Private A.E. Griffiths is confirmed as serving with the Regiment during the Second World War.

515     1918 Canadian Machine Gun Brigade Military Medal and pair. A fine group awarded to “514116 Pte F. Sheldrake C.M.G. Bde”. Comprising: Military Medal “Pte. 2/Can:M.G.C.”, British War Medal, Victory Medal “Pte. C.M.G.Bde”. GC ... The group is accompanied by a Canadian Honourably Discharged Scroll stating that Sheldrake served with the 6th Coy 2nd Battalion November 1917-Nov 1918. (£400 - £600) Private Frederick Sheldrake was born in Hampshire and at the time of his enlistment in March 1917 his address was given as New York, where he was employed as a Chauffeur. The accompanying scroll gives details of the unit he served with and states he was awarded the Military Medal on October 1918.

516     RNVR Anti Aircraft Corps British War Medal. Fine example awarded to “AA 2691 F. H. Beavis COP RNVR”. Contained in original box of issue, retaining label. (£30 - £50) The A.A. prefix indicates the Anti Aircraft Corps. Originally part of the RNVR in 1916 it came under the wing of the RNAS as the air threat to the United Kingdom increased. This organisation was mostly made up of volunteers.

517     Cameronians. Militia Long Service and Good Conduct Medal. A scarce Edward VII issue to “3887 Pte. J. McLachlan Cameronians Mil”. GC (£350 - £400) The 4th Militia Battalion received 4 medals, with the 3rd Battalion only receiving one. Awarded to NCO’s and Men who had completed 18 years service and attended 15 Annual Camps.

518     Royal Garrison Regiment Bandmaster Long Service and Good Conduct Medal. A good Edward VII example awarded to “5282 Bandmaster W.F. Cooper R.G. Regt”. GC. (£80 - £120)

519     8th Bn Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders Territorial Efficiency Medal. A George V example awarded to “2969319 Sjt G. McPherson 8-A & S H.” and complemented with a 1925 bronze shooting medal awarded to “CQMS G. McPherson” as Best Battalion Shot. GC. (£50 - £100)

520     4th VB Scottish Rifles Victorian Long Service Medal and Impressive Shooting Medal. A Victorian Volunteer Long Service and Good Conduct Medal, awarded to “No. 3055 Sergeant William Campbell 4th VB SR” (Engraved naming) ... Accompanied by an Impressive Regimental Silver Shooting Medal “Challenge Medal for Sectional firing Company Competition 1897” This medal was won on three occasions by Campbell 1901, 1902, 1903 thus he kept the award (HM Birmingham 1896 Contained in fitted case) ... Also three small silver watch fob style medals each engraved with details of the 4th VB SR and with Campbell’s name. GC (5 items) (£200 - £300)

521     Garrison Staff Edwardian Long Service and Good Conduct Medal. Awarded to “Serjt Josh Evans Staff”. GC. (£60 - £80)

522     New South Wales Australian Contingent Casualty Queen’s South Africa Medal. A fine and scarce example awarded to “114 Pte W. Taylor N.S.Wales M.R” bearing clasps “Cape Colony”, “Orange Free State”. Near VGC. (£200 - £300) 114 Private William St John Taylor was born in Sydney in 1879. On enlistment his trade was given as a Boot Maker. He enlisted in to the New South Wales Infantry and was attached to the 1st Mounted Rifles. He is confirmed to have been invalided home arriving in Australia on the 6th August 1900 and earning the QSA with the two clasps.

523     Prince of Wales Light Horse Officer’s Queen’s South Africa Medal. A good scarce example awarded to “Lieut A. Dean-Willcocks P of W Lt Horse” bearing the clasp “Cape Colony”. Engraved style naming. GC (£100 - £200) Single clasp entitlement is confirmed

524     Royal Navy HMS Powerful Defence of Ladysmith Deserters Queen’s South Africa Medal. A fine and scarce example awarded to “186793 A-B R.S. Bone HMS Powerful” bearing the clasp “Defence of Ladysmith”. Near VGC. (£300 - £400) Able Seaman Bone is confirmed as serving on HMS Powerful, having joined the ship in June 1897. He enlisted into the Royal Navy in 1895. His records show that on the night of 15th November 1905, whilst at New York he deserted.

525     2nd Hampshire Regiment two clasp Queen’s South Africa Medal. A fine example with ghost dates awarded to “1394 Pte W.G. Smith 2nd Hampshire Regt” bearing the clasps “Cape Colony” and “Paardeberg”. Near VGC. (£60 - £80)

526     West Yorkshire Regiment Mediterranean Medal. A scarce example awarded to “4863 Serjt W. Akers W. York Regt”. Near VGC (£100 - £125) This medal was awarded to Regiments garrisoned in the Mediterranean during the South African War.

527     42nd Royal Highlanders Indian Mutiny Medal, clasp “Lucknow”. A fine example awarded to “W. King 42nd R. Highlanders”. Near VGC. (£200 - £300) Clasp entitlement is confirmed. .

528     93rd Highlanders Thin Red Line Indian Mutiny Casualty Pair. A fine and scarce pair awarded to 1205 Private James Kinnear who fought in the ranks of the Thin Red Line and was later killed in action whilst storming the fortified Begum Kothi in March 1858. Comprising: Crimea Medal, two clasps “Balaklava”, “Sebastopol” “1205 James Kinnar 93rd Sutherland Highlanders” (contemporary privately engraved); Indian Mutiny Medal with two clasps “Lucknow”, “Relief of Lucknow” “Jas Kinnear 93rd Highlanders”. Medals loose, near VGC. (£1,500 - £2,000) Pte Kinnear is confirmed to have been killed in action on the 11th March 1858. His name appears on the roll as entitled to the clasp “Alma”

529     Army Hospital Corps bronze two clasp India General Service Medal. Awarded to “3rd Gde Wd Servt Mohaie A.H. Corps” bearing clasps “Punjab Frontier 1897-98”, “Tirah 1897-98”. GC (£80 - £120)

530     China Medal 1900, bronze native issue, clasp “Relief of Pekin”. Awarded to “Pte Sehvt Nut Muhamimed”. GC (£120 - £180)

531     Royal Navy 1900 China Medal to HMS Goliath. Awarded to “A.E. Burridge Boy 1st Cl HMS Goliath”. GC (£80 - £100) HMS Goliath was a Battleship of 12,950 Tons.

532     Army Service Corps Great War Military Cross, Africa General Service Medal “Kenya” Group. An unusual combination awarded to Major Howard S Illingworth who served with the Army Service Corps, later Kent Yeomanry and was a Chief Officer during the Kenya Mau Mau troubles in the 1950’s. Comprising: Military Cross, 1914 Star “2.Lieut ASC”, British War Medal, Victory Medal, “Major”, Africa General Service Medal, clasp “Kenya” “CH Off H.S.Illingworth MC”. Medals loose GC. (£2,000 - £2,200) Major Howard S Illingworth was commissioned on the 26th September 1914 and landed in France on the 5th November 1914. He was Mentioned in Despatches on the 2nd January 1917 and was awarded the Military Cross whilst attached to the C Corps Siege Artillery Park. The announcement of the MC appeared in the London Gazette. Appointed a Major he retained this rank when he transferred to the Kent Yeomanry in 1920.

533     Baltic Medal 1854-55. A good example unnamed as issued. GC (£80 - £120)

534     Royal Air Force MBE, 1938 Air Force Medal group of nine. Awarded to Squadron Leader Gerald Francis Carnell, who received the AFM in 1938 while serving with 104 Squadron. Comprising: breast badge of a Member of the British Empire, Air Force Medal ‘363383 Cpl. G.F.Carnell RAF”, 1939/45 Star, Africa Star with clasp “North Africa 1942-43”, Italy Star, Defence Medal, War Medal, MID, 1953 Coronation Medal (Engraved “S/Ldr G.F. Carnell MBE AFM”), Royal Air Force Long Service & Good Conduct Medal (GVIR) “F.Sgt RAF”. Medals mounted loose as originally worn GC. (£1,500 - £200) Squadron Leader Gerald Francis Carnell, was awarded the MBE London Gazette 1st January 1945. The Recommendation “153 Squadron This Officer is Engineer Officer of his Squadron. Owing to his extensive flying experience, and intimate knowledge of Beaufighter aircraft and Hercules engines, Flight Lieutenant Carnell consistently produces a high state of serviceability. Aircrews have complete confidence that the maintenance of their aircraft is as near perfect as possible. In spite of all difficulties, this Officer has been an example to all and a tower of strength under very difficult circumstances.” 153 Squadron was equipped with Beaufighters and was based in Algeria where it operated in a night-fighter role. As the war in the Mediterranean moved northwards, the Squadron relocated to Sardinia and provided intruder missions over Northern Italy and assisted in the allied landings in Southern France. The AFM was gazetted on the 9th September 1938. The recommendation: “No 363383 Corporal Carnell G.F. FAE/AG has set an outstanding example of devotion to duty to all ranks both in the air and on the ground during the period January 1936-January 1938, that he has served in No. 104 (Bomber) Squadron at RAF Station Abingdon, Berkshire and at RAF Station Hucknall Nottinghamshire. Throughout the above period Corporal Carnell was employed in flights and consistently as Air Gunner. During exercises he flew invariably with Leaders of formations on account of his ability to assist pilots in finding targets and aerodromes in thick weather. For the same reason he flew with the least experienced pilots during ordinary individual practices, and also to help bring these pilots up to standard. He maintained a consistently high standard of morale, he flew cheerfully with any pilot in the Squadron in practically any weather. And it was practically noticeable that the less experienced pilots gained confidence with Corporal Carnell as their Air Gunner. Corporal Carnell was a confidant and competent Navigator in cloud and thus assisted greatly towards raising the standard of the Squadron cloud flying. At RAF Station Hucknall Notts, on Sunday 6th June 1937, when three aircraft from another Squadron were lost intensive search patrols were carried out over part of the peak country in unfavourable weather. Corporal Carnell took part in every search. Four occupants of the lost aircraft were killed and quite a number of the air observers became apprehensive during the search and afterwards. By his example Corporal Carnell helped cure quickly this nervous disorder. Corporal Carnell worked hard all the time and at any hour. He was of great assistance in training new air gunners and as an A.H.L. Instructor. On every parade he was the smartest airman present including the NCO’s. He took an outstanding part in games. Corporal Carnell was trained at Halton and is now doing a conversion course FAE to Fitter I at Henlow. This NCO has completed 1,300 Hours flying.” Dated 21st February 1938. 104 Squadron was reformed in January 1938 making Corporal Carnell one of the original members. The squadron operated the Hawker Hinds. He was Mentioned in Dispatches London Gazette 17th September 1943.

535     Royal Air Force Spitfire combat pilot Air Force Cross group and log books. Awarded to Squadron Leader Geoffrey Collinson, a pre war pilot who flew operationally in the closing stages of the Second World War, claiming 2 enemy aircraft and a V1 Rocket. Comprising: Air Force Cross (reverse dated 1944), 1939/45 Star, France & Germany Star, Defence Medal, War medal, Air Efficiency Medal “A/Flt Lt RAFVR”. The group is mounted as originally worn. GC Accompanied by three RAF Pilot’s Log Books. Book one commences on the 20th August 1937, book two is instructional flying and includes a number of photographs of his pupils. Log book three, includes operational flying, with a number of interesting comments and the last flight is recorded on the 31st September 1956. (£1,500 - £2,000) Squadron Leader Geoffrey Collinson announcement of the Air Force Cross appeared in the London Gazette on the 8th June 1944. “F/Lt Collinson has been engaged in Instructional duties since the outbreak of the War. An able flight Commander, he has always performed his duties efficiency, setting a splendid example.” Collinson a pre war Volunteer Reserve Officer soloed on the 22nd September 1937. At the outbreak of the war he was selected for a flying instructors course and on completion joined number 1 Flying Training School. It would not be until 1944 that he would have an operational posting joining 4 Squadron at Antwerp, flying his first op on the 12 November to Arnhem in a Spitfire XI. The log records some interesting comments Dec 5th “ME109 Destroyed (Flamer). 22nd Jan 1945 “One V1 Destd”. The same day “5 ME 109’s after me Spit XI much faster”. 3 Feb “ME262 nearly had me Very pretty A/C and faster”. He claimed his second ME109 on the 13th March “1 ME 109 Destroyed but “V” will never fly again”. Other comments refer to the ME262 and the sighting of a Flying Fortress being attacked by ME109’s, but with no ammunition he could only watch as flames took hold of the bomber. By the end of the war he had flown 43 Operational sorties. In December 1946 he was appointed the Commanding Officer of 2 Squadron. He died on the 23rd February 1981

536     HMS Champion Royal Navy Army of India Medal, clasp “Ava”. A rare example awarded to “G. Tomlinson Purser Champion”. The reverse bearing the long hyphen between the dates. GC, clasp with a slight dent. (£1,000 - £1,200) Only 306 “Ava” clasps were awarded to the Royal Navy and HMS Champion is confirmed as being present

537     Great War 1918 RFC / RAF Test Pilot casualty Air Force Cross group. Awarded to Lieutenant Ralph Imray Kirton who was wounded on the Western Front, whilst engaging enemy aircraft and was killed as a Test Pilot in November 1918. Comprising: Air Force Cross, British War Medal, Victory Medal “Lieut RAF”. GC. (£3,500 - £3,800) The announcement for the Air Force Cross appeared in the London Gazette on the 1st January 1919. Lieutenant Ralph Imray Kirton joined the Bristol Aircraft Company in 1912 and joined the Royal Fusiliers on the 29th August 1914 and was selected for a commission in April 1915. Joining the Royal Flying Corps and qualifying as a Pilot, he was posted to 20 Squadron flying the FE2B in France. On the 4th February 1916 he was flying escort to a Reconnaissance Patrol, when his aircraft was attacked on three occasions by enemy aircraft. The first was by an Albatross biplane which after a short engagement flew off. The second attack was made by a Rumpler type machine, but again after Kirton’s Observer had fired a drum and a half of ammunition at it , it made off. The third attack was made by a then unknown twin engined German aircraft possibly a AEG GIV. The aircraft was attacked and was seen to dive away steeply. Kirton’s last patrol took place on the 18th March 1916, again acting as escort to a reconnaissance mission, he was holding station to the rear of the formation. After a short time he was attacked by a Fokker monoplane, but quickly drove this away, From that time onwards he was continuously attacked by enemy aircraft, but the last attack by five enemy aircraft, Kirton turned his FE to engage the enemy head to head choosing the leader. In the attack he was wounded in the arm and leg, but with the aid of friendly aircraft was able to withdraw and return to his base. Invalided back to the UK he was unfit to fly until September 1916 and then only under the height of 5,000 feet. With no chance of returning to France, in January 1917 he was posted to the Vickers factory as a Test Pilot and during his time here flew over 70 different types of machines, including Handley Page Seaplanes, Sopwith Types many being early examples of the type. Recommended for the Air Force Cross for his work, he was killed on the 22nd November when the Sopwith Dolphin he was flying crashed.

538     24th Foot casualty 1849 Punjab Medal, clasp “Chilianwala”. A scarce example awarded to “J. Bagely 24th Foot”, who died while on service with the Regiment. GC small edge knocks. (£250 - £300) J. Bagely died on the 15th November 1850 while serving with the 24th Foot Confirmed on the medal roll

539     Royal Berkshire Regiment two clasp Egypt Medal. A scarce undated example awarded to “683 Pte. G. Brewer 1/Rl Berks R” bearing the clasps “Suakin 1885” and “Tofrek”. The second clasp is not level, otherwise near VGC. (£200 - £300) It was at the battle of Tofrek that the Berkshire Regiment gained the title Royal for their distinguished conduct and bravery.

540     Royal Marine Light Infantry Egypt Medal. An undated example awarded to “C.W. Barrett Pte. RMLI”. GC Very little contact marks. Impressed naming. (£80 - £120)

541     50th (or Queen’s Own) Regiment. New Zealand Medal 1864 to 1866. Awarded to “839 Alexdr Vesey 50 QN’s Own Regt”. Near VGC. (£300 - £400)

542     1st Bn 13th Foot South African Zulu War Medal, clasp “1878”. A rare regimental example awarded to “2079 Pte. J. Hammell 1/13th Foot”. Near VGC. (£300 - £350) The regiment received on 37 medals bearing the 1878 clasp. Private Hammell’s single clasp entitlement is confirmed.

543     1885 North West Canada Medal. A fine example unnamed as issued. VGC (£200 - £300)

544     2nd Bn West India Regiment East & West Africa Medal, clasp “1891-2”. Awarded to “3362 Pte. R. Nelson 2/W..I.R.”. Near VGC. (£100 - £150)

545     1st Bn West India Regiment East & West Africa Medal, clasps “1887-8”, “1892”. Awarded to “2840 Corpl A. Newman 1/W..I.R.” Near VGC. (£150 - £200)

546     2nd 60th Foot 1878-80 Afghanistan Medal, Kabul to Kandahar Star pair. Awarded to “1957 Pte. F. Faulkner 2/60th Foot”. Comprising: Afghanistan Medal, two clasps “Ahmed Khel” and “Kandahar”; Kabul to Kandahar Star (impressed naming to the reverse). Medals loose. Near VGC. (£400 - £600)

547     2nd 7th Foot Drummer’s 1878-80 Afghanistan Medal, clasp “Kandahar”. Awarded to “2553 Drumr D. Herridge 2/7th Foot”. Near VGC. (£200 - £300)

548     Naval General Service Medal clasp “Near East” Awarded to “P/KX 84095 R. King POM (E) R.N”. Correction to “N” of RN, otherwise near VGC. (£50 - £75)

549     Knysna Town Guard Queen’s South Africa Medal. Awarded to “115 Pte. A.C. Whilcher Knysna T.G.”. GC (£50 - £75)

550     40th Pathans. Tibet Medal, clasp “Gyantse”. Awarded to “3009 Sepoy Alam Vihan 40th Pathans”. GC (£150 - £200)

551     40th (2nd Somersetshire) 1843 Maharajpoor Star. A good example, made from the bronze of captured guns, the reverse engraved “Private William Baker H.M. 40th Regt.” Fitted with ribbon bar and regimentally unique clenched fist suspender. GC (£350 - £400) Entitlement confirmed. The clenched fist suspenders, unique to the 40th, were provided in India by the Commanding Officer at his own expense..

552     6th Dragoon Guards Indian Mutiny Medal. Awarded to “Edwd Pogson 6th Dragn Gds”. Some edge rubbing. GC. (£150 - £200) Confirmed on the roll as not entitled to any clasp.

553     2nd Bn 15th (East Riding) Foot Afghanistan Medal. A good example awarded to “1069 Pte. R. Jackson 2/15th Foot”. GC (£100 - £120)

554     Commander of the Order of the British Empire. A good silver-gilt and enamel second type neck badge, Military Division, housed in Garrard cream velvet and silk lined fitted case. Suspension ring detached from top of crown but present. (£120 - £150)

555     The Most Distinguished Order of St.Michael and St.George. A good silver-gilt and enamel Knight Commander’s (KCMG) neck badge. Gilt toned to silver. GC (£200 - £300)

556     KCB, CMG, CBE group of five miniature medals. Order of the Bath, Civil Division in gilt; Order of St. Michael and St. George in gilt and enamels (minor chip to motto on both sides); Order of the British Empire, 1st type, Civil Division in gilt and enamels; 1935 Jubilee Medal; 1937 Coronation Medal. Mounted as worn, GC. (£75 - £100)

557     Badge of an Honorary Chaplain to HM King George V. A fine and scarce badge of office by Elkington & Co. Ltd. Court Jewellers bearing 1930 Birmingham hallmarks. Silver wreath, half of laurel, half of oak, with blue enamel ribbon to top and bow to the bottom. Within the wreath, the Crowned cypher of George V in blue enamel, the “V” in white; the cap of the Crown in red. Stout pin to reverse. Very minor chips to enamel to affecting its appearance. GC (£150 - £200)

558     19th Bn Northumberland Fusiliers 1916 pair and plaque. Awarded to 19-248 Pte A. Burke North’d Fus” Comprising: British War Medal, Victory Medal, Bronze Memorial Plaque “Arthur Burke”. GC. (£100 - £120) Information supplied by the Vendor states that this man was the first casualty of the Battalion. The CWGC Roll gives the name 19/248 Private Arthur Edward Burke, who died on the 2nd March 1916 whilst serving with W Company France & Flanders. The Battalion landed in France January 1916.

559     50th Bn Canadian Expeditionary Force 1917 Casualty Memorial Cross Grouping. Awarded to “434713 A-Sgt R Sharp” Comprising: Memorial Cross (Engraved to reverse stamped Sterling 3) ... Issue ID Dog Tag ... Home made alloy wrist ID tag ... 5th Bn CEF Cap Badge (Pin to reverse) ... Two 5th Bn CEF Sweetheart Badges one silver one base metal (6 items) (£60 - £100) Sergeant Robert Sharp died on the 14th February 1917 and is buried at the Barlin Communal Cemetery Extension.

560     South Nigeria Regiment Africa General Service Medal, clasp “S. Nigeria”. Awarded to “2113 Gnr Arunar Kano S. Nigeria Regt”. GC slight edge knocks. (£100 - £120)

561     Somali Levies Africa General Service Medal, clasp “Somaliland 1901”. Awarded to “1030 Sepoy Sayad Khan Somali Levy”. GC (£150 - £200)

562     Political Officer’s Africa General Service Medal, clasp “East Africa 1906”. Awarded to “Pol. Officr C.W. Neligan 3/KAR”. Near VGC (£200 - £300) Mr C.W. Neligan would later become a Commissioner and wrote a number of articles of his experiences in Africa. This campaign was lead by Lieutenant Maycock DSO of the Suffolk Regiment, of which only three Political Officers appear on the Roll.

563     5th King’s African Rifles Africa General Service Medal Clasp “Jubaland 1917-18”. Awarded to “574 Pte. Ogai MKamba 5/KAR”. GC Edge knocks (£120 - £160)

564     Military Base Depot bronze issue Africa General Service Medal, clasp “Somaliland 1902-04”. A bronze native issue awarded to “Servt Umar Bakhsh Mil Base Depot”. GC (£160 - £200)

565     Parachute Regiment Campaign Service Medal, clasp “Northern Ireland”. Awarded to “24128893 Pte. M. Mutch PARA”. Near VGC. (£120 - £160)

566     Royal Marines Campaign Service Medal, clasps “Borneo”, “South Arabia”. Awarded to “RM.17293 J.Mc Shane MNE. RM”. GC (£120 - £160) Both clasps are confirmed.

567     Royal Air Force Campaign Service Medal, clasps “Radfan”, “South Arabia”. Awarded to “4261849 SAC R.S. King RAF”. GC. Second clasp loose. (£80 - £120)

568     Cape Police, Cape of Good Hope Medal, clasp “Bechuanaland”. Awarded to “930 Pte. M. Whitaker C. Pce”. GC (£100 - £150)

569     Northumberland Fusiliers MC winner’s two clasp General Service Medal. Awarded to “Capt S.C. Kerridge”, who won the Military Cross in March 1917, whilst serving with the Northumberland Fusiliers. The medal bearing the clasps “Kurdistan”, “Iraq” GC. (£180 - £220) Captain Sydney Charles Kerridge was awarded the MC whilst serving as a Second Lieutenant LG 26th March 1917. “For Conspicuous gallantry during a raid in the enemy trenches. He systematically cleared the whole of the trench allotted to him, bombing the dugouts and killing the occupants. he set a splendid example to his men throughout the operation”

570     Dundee Town Guard Queen’s South Africa Medal, clasp “Talana” Rare example awarded to “S.F.Simon Dundee Tn Gd”. Near VGC. (£200 - £250) Member S.F. Simon is confirmed as receiving the QSA with the single clasp.

571     Liverpool Regiment Machine Gun Section four clasp Queen’s South Africa Medal . Awarded to “4517 Pte. J. Cassidy, Liverpool Regt”. Bearing the clasps “Cape Colony”, “Johannesburg”, “Diamond Hill”, “Wittebergen”. Near VGC. (£100 - £150) Private J. Cassidy’s clasp entitlement is confirmed on the Regimental Machine Gun Section Roll. Only 19 men of the Liverpool Regiment received the clasp “Diamond Hill”

572     SS Antillian Transport Medal, clasps “S.Africa 1899-1902” & “China 1900”. Awarded to “J. Sutherland” who was the 3rd Officer of the Transport SS Antillian. GC (£800 - £1,200) Only 71 Medals with two clasps were awarded to Officers. The medal roll confirms the award of both clasps and gives the rank of 3rd Officer onboard the SS Antillian of the F Leyland Line of 5,600 Tons.

573     Royal Welsh Fusiliers China 1900, clasp “Relief of Peking” Awarded to “5161 Pte. J. Greaves 2nd Rl.Welsh Fus.” Slight edge knock and correction to “2nd” (£300 - £350) Confirmed on the Roll

574     5th Lancers “Elandslaagte” three clasp Queen’s South Africa Medal. A good scarce example awarded to “4442 Pte. S. Noble 5 / Lcrs” bearing three clasps “Elandslaagte” “Defence of Ladysmith” “Belfast”. Engraved style naming. GC (£300 - £350) Clasp entitlement confirmed. The 5th Royal Irish Lancers made a famous charge under Captain Oakes which routed the Boers at the Battle of Elandslaagte on 21st October 1899

575     South Lancashire Regiment Spion Kop Casualty single clasp Queen’s South Africa Medal. Awarded to “5238 Pte. P. Hayden S. Lanc Regt”, who was wounded at the engagement at Spion Kop. The Queen’s South Africa with the single clasp “Relief of Ladysmith” GC. (£200 - £300) Private Peter Hayden enlisted on the 19th February 1897 and embarked with the Regiment to South Africa on the 30th November 1899. His service papers show that he was wounded at the engagement at Spion Kop on the 24th January 1900, resulting in him being invalided home. He was discharged as medically unfit for further service on the 10th February 1901. Single clasp entitlement confirmed.

576     Kings Own Lancaster Regiment Spion Kop Casualty Queen’s South Africa Medal. Awarded to “4869 Pte. J. Croston Rl Lanc Regt”, who was wounded at the engagement at Spion Kop, with clasp “Relief of Ladysmith”. GC. Slight edge knocks. (£200 - £300) Private Croston is confirmed as being wounded at the engagement at Spion Kop on the 24th January 1900, resulting in him being invalided home on the 18th March 1900. His single clasp entitlement is also confirmed.

577     21st Foot (Royal North British Fusiliers) four clasp Crimea Medal Casualty Pair. A good scarce pair awarded to “John Horner 21st Regt”, who was severely wounded in the Trenches before Sebastopol on the 22nd March 1855 the day Sergeant Gardiner of the 57th Foot won the Victoria Cross. Comprising: Crimea four clasps, “Alma”, “Balaklava”, “Inkermann” and “Sebastopol” (Officially Impressed), Turkish Crimea Medal (Sardinian issue). Two small nicks to face of Crimea otherwise GC . (£700 - £800) Private John Horner’s clasp entitlement is confirmed. He is shown on the Regimental Roll as severely wounded at Sebastopol on the 22nd March 1855 and his name appeared in the London Gazette on the 3rd April 1855.

578     78th Highlanders Casualty Indian Mutiny Medal, clasp “Defence of Lucknow”. A good scarce example awarded to “J. Somerville 78th Highlanders” who was killed in action on the 26th September 1857. Near VGC. (£600 - £800) Private James Somerville is confirmed as being killed in action on the 26th September 1857. The 78th Highlanders formed part of the first relief force.

579     Royal Navy HMS Shah Zulu War South Africa Medal, clasp “1879”. A good scarce example awarded to “Shah H. Hussey AB HMS”. Near VGC. (£250 - £300) Able Seaman Henry Hussey a Devonshire man was born in 1852 and enlisted into the Royal Navy in January 1873. He joined HMS Shah on the 17th November 1878 and is confirmed on the Roll as entitled to the medal and clasp. He was discharged as time served on the 23rd January 1880.

580     66th (Berkshire) Regiment Maiwand Casualty Afganistan Medal. Awarded to “1529 Pte. A. Orris 66th Foot” who is confirmed as being killed in action on the 27th July 1880. Medal GC. (£1,000 - £1,500) At the Battle of Maiwand the 66th Foot stood their ground against overwhelming odds. So depleted was the Battalion, that the remaining few men rushed the Afghans and engaged in hand to hand fighting. By the end of the day the Regiment had suffered 10 Officers and 272 Other Ranks Killed.

581     60th Foot, KRRC three clasp Egypt Medal 1882 pair. Awarded to 3950 Pte. C. Day 3/K.R Rif C” bearing the clasps “Tel-el-Kebir”, “Suakin 1884”, “El-Teb-Tamaai” Accompanied by Khedive Star 1882 stamped to the reverse “C D 3 KRR 3950”. Medals loose GC. (£250 - £300) The Third Battalion served under the Command of General Graham and fought in the Eastern Sudan.

582     Brunswick. Waterloo Medal 1815. A good scarce bronze example with original steel clip and small split ring awarded to “CHRN. WELGEHAUSEN. 3 . LIN. BAT.”. GC (£250 - £400) Made from the bronze of captured French guns. 494 members of the 3rd Line Battalion, King’s German Legion took part in the Battle as part of 1st Brigade, KGL under Colonel du Plat. This Battalion was raised at Bexhill by letter of service 19th December, 1803

583     Mecklenburg-Schwerin. Order of the Griffin cased breast badge. A fine silver and enamel example in case of issue. (£100 - £150)

584     Mecklenburg-Strelitz. Order of the Wendia Crown cased breast badge. A fine silver Frederick William III example in fitted case of issue by H. Rose, Grossherzogl. Hofjuwelier, Schwerin i/M. Lid of case bears gold blocked Crowned cypher. VGC (£150 - £200)

585     Prussia. 1898 Jerusalem Cross. A fine breast badge in silver-gilt and enamels. Slight surface chip to reverse. GC (£180 - £250)

586     Mantle Star of the Most Honourable Order of the Bath. A scarce early example in relic condition. Large silver sequinned star; to the centre a crimson velvet circlet inscribed with the Order’s motto “Tria Juncta in Uno”; within the circlet, three bullion Crowns. Star tips AF, stitching faults, some sequins absent. (£100 - £150)

587     11th Bn Royal Fusiliers / East Kent Regiment Military Medal and bar group. Awarded to Corporal G.H. Mallett who served with both the Royal Fusiliers and East Kent Regiment. Comprising: Military Medal and Bar “63894 Pte. 11/ R.Fus, British War Medal and Victory Medal “241920 Cpl. E.Kent R”. GC medals loose. (£1,000 - £1,200) The Military Medal announcement appeared on the 26th January 1919, the Bar on the 17th June 1919 Both whilst serving with the 11th Battalion of the Royal Fusiliers.

588     7th Foot Casualty three clasp 1854-56 Crimea Medal. Good example with clasps “Alma”, “Inkermann”, “Sebastopol” awarded to “S. Covitton 7th Regt” (Impressed naming). Near VGC. (£750 - £800) 2683 Private Samuel Coviton (note spelling) is listed as Missing on the Roll 7th June 1855, his name appeared in the London Gazette 22nd June 1855.

589     Royal Air Force British Empire Medal group of four. Awarded to “925003 Sgt Peter Godden RAF”. Comprising: British Empire Medal (EIIR), Defence Medal, War Medal, Royal Air Force Long Service and Good Conduct Medal (EIIR) “Sgt RAF”. The group is mounted as originally worn. (£350 - £400) London Gazette for the award of the British Empire Medal, appeared on the 1st January 1962

590     9th Bn Essex Regiment Military Medal Group of Eight. Awarded to Lieutenant Colonel C.J.G. Hibbert, who had served during the Great War in the ranks of the Essex Regiment. Comprising: Military Medal “326264 Pte 9/Essex R”, British War Medal, Victory Medal “Pte Essex R”, 1939/45 Star, Africa Star, Italy Star, Defence Medal, War Medal MID. Medals loose, accompanied by a corresponding group of miniature medals (please note MM to miniature group is a GVIR example). (£400 - £600) The MM was gazetted on the 11th February 1919. Lieutenant Colonel C.J.G. Hibbert retired from the Labour Corps in 1945 with the rank of Lt Col.

591     Royal Welsh Fusiliers four clasp Queen’s South Africa Medal. Awarded to “1647 Pte. S. Heard R. Welsh Fus”. Bearing the clasps “Tugela Heights”, “Relief of Ladysmith”, “Cape Colony”, “South Africa 1901”. Ghost dates to the reverse, last two clasps loose Near VGC. (£100 - £120) The four clasp entitlement is confirmed.

592     18th (Arts & Craft) Bn King’s Royal Rifle Corps Great War Military Medal and Bar Group. Awarded to R-13821 Private T. Cash who originally enlisted into the 16th Church Lads Battalion of the Kings Royal Rifle Corps. Comprising: Military Medal & Bar “R-13821 Pte 18/ KRRC”, 1914/15 Star “KRRC”, British War Medal, Victory Medal “Pte KRRC”. GC. (£1,000 - £1,200) Military Medal Bar London Gazette 12th December 1917 Military Medal London Gazette 21st August 1917. Private Cash was a native of Oldham Lancashire and the R prefix to the number indicates originally enlisted into the 16th Battalion which was raised at Denham Buckinghamshire by past and present members of the Church Lads Brigade.

593     WW2 Polish Monte Cassino Cross numbered “25722”. Remains in good condition. (£40 - £60) The number would indicate awarded to a member of the 5th Kresowy

594     Royal Air Force 10 Squadron Bomber Command Distinguished Flying Medal Group. Awarded to Warrant Officer Leonard Gerald Webster. Comprising: Distinguished Flying Medal “983683 F/Sgt L.G. Webster RAF”, 1939/45 Star, Air Crew Europe Star, Defence Medal, War Medal. GC ... Accompanied by the following original ephemera : Air Gunner’s Log Book ... Buckingham Palace Investiture letter ... Flying Clothing issue booklet ... Crew photograph. (£1,500 - £2,000) The Recommendation for the DFM “Flight Sergeant Webster was posted to 10 Squadron in July 1943 and after completing 29 sorties comprising 181 operational hours has been screened and posted for instructional duties. This NCO proved himself to be a first class Air Gunner and a skilful and fearless member of an aircraft crew. He was a member of a Halifax aircraft detailed to attack Frankfurt on the 25th November 1943 his aircraft was attacked by a twin engined night fighter from dead astern. Flight Sergeant Webster passed prompt and skilful evading directions to his Captain and at the same time delivered a burst of machine gun fire which caused the enemy aircraft to brake off the attack. By his coolness and skill he played a good part in the safe return of his aircraft. Flight Sergeant Webster has participated in numerous sorties involving attacks on such targets as Berlin (3), Frankfurt, Nuremberg, Leipzig and targets in the Rhur. Flight Sergeant Webster has invariably displayed a high degree of courage, resolution and unswerving devotion to duty. I strongly recommend that his fine operational record be recognised by the award of the DFM” LG 17th October 1944. Warrant Officer Leonard Gerald Webster commenced his Air Gunnery training on the 30th November 1942, following training he was posted to 10 Squadron 4 group which was operating the Handly Page Halifax Bomber. His first op was to Hamburg on the 2nd August 1943, by June 1944 he had completed his first tour of operations and was posted to an OTU. In June 1945 he was posted to 61 Squadron and the last entry in his log book is on the 17th October 1945

595     Naval General Service Medal, clasp “Egypt”. (Renamed) This example has been RENAMED “Duncan McColl”. Near VGC. (£200 - £300) The NGS Roll shows Duncan McColl as a unique name and shows him serving as Surgeon onboard HMS Foudroyant, which during the Egyptian campaign was the Flag Ship of Admiral Keith. The single clasp is confirmed.

596     RAF 1944 2nd TAF Distinguished Flying Cross Group and Log Book. Awarded to Flight Lieutenant Edward James Clarke, a Navigator with 180 Squadron part of the light bomber force of the RAF 2nd Tactical Air Force. Comprising: Distinguished Flying Cross 1944 (in case with Buckingham Palace forwarding letter), 1939/45 Star, Aircrew Europe Star, Defence Medal, War Medal, (Contained in original card forwarding box, with label to lid) ... Log Book, recording over 40 operations, with detail entries ... A quantity of original photographs, target photographs, corresponding to Log Book entries, also groups, single snapshots etc. (£2,600 - £3,000) Flight Lieutenant Edward James Clarke, announcement for the Distinguished Flying Cross appeared in the London Gazette on the 22nd August 1944. “As Navigator to the formation leader Flying Officer Clark has now completed forty sorties against targets in North France and the low countries. His successes in this capacity have been most noteworthy, having attacked with precision regardless of the intensity of enemy opposition. Many of the sorties have been on very heavily defended special military objectives, airfields and marshalling yards. In twenty at least he has been leading Navigator and bomb aimer and has led formations to bomb with great skill and determination, ignoring the damage that his aircraft sustained, in the air he has at all times been cool and cheerful and a very steadying influence upon his associates. His bomb aiming has been of the highest order and contributed to the destruction of many enemy targets”. Flight Lieutenant Edward James Clarke commenced training as a Navigator on the 26th January 1941. In March 1942 he was posted to 18 Squadron and after further training flew his first operation to Dunkirk on the 26th April. The log gives details of his ops, including an engagement with a ME110 and an op to Boulogne harbour attacking E Boats. He transferred to 107 Squadron operating Boston Light Bombers and completed his first tour in January 1944. He returned to operational flying in February 1944 now with 180 Squadron flying the Mitchell Light Bomber. He was screened from Operations in March 1945 and posted to HQ 203 Group Middle East and appears to have only flown as a passenger with his final log entry in July 1945. Complemented by a large number of target photographs, providing a comprehensive operational record.

597     2/6th Notts & Derby Regiment Military Cross Casualty Group. Awarded to Captain Frances Dawborn Stones who died in Flanders on the 28th September 1917. Comprising: Military Cross in case of issue, British War Medal, Victory Medal “Capt F.D. Stones”. GC. (£1,000 - £1,200) The citation for the Military Cross appeared in the London Gazette on the 23rd April 1918. “ For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. When in command of his Battalion after the Battalion Commander had become a casualty. When the Battalion was in danger of being forced back he rendered great assistance in organising strong resistance and reinforcements to the front.”. Captain Frances Dawborn Stones landed in France on the 14th June 1917. He was born at Wisbeach in 1878 and before the Great War lived at Matlock in Derbyshire where he was an Articled Clerk Accountant. He died of wounds on the on the 28th September 1917 and is buried at the Mendinghem Cemetery Belgium. His brother was killed in 1917 serving as a Pilot with the Australian Flying Corps.

598     Air Crew Europe Star. A good example. GC (£100 - £120)

599     47th Regiment Surgeon’s three clasp Crimea Medal Pair. Awarded to William Alexander White MD who served through the Crimea War with the 47th Regiment. Comprising: Crimea Medal with three clasps “Alma”, “Inkerman”, “Sebastopol” to “William A White MD” (engraved naming). Turkish Crimea Medal (English Issue). GC. (£300 - £400) William Alexander White MD was appointed an assistant surgeon to the 47th Regiment and served throughout the Eastern Campaign with the Regiment. He was appointed to the Staff in 1860 and a Staff Surgeon in 1863. As a Staff Major he served with the Royal Artillery from 1864 to 1869 and finally retired from the Army in 1879 with the rank of Honorary Deputy Surgeon General.

600     Medical Staff Corps Purveyors Clerk Crimea Medal Clasp “Sebastopol”. Awarded to “Frederick Henry Purveyors Clark” (Engraved naming) GC. (£100 - £120) Purveyors Clarks were often veterans who were recalled for service in the Crimea. They came under the arm of the Inspector of Hospitals and later the Medical Staff Corps.

601     25th Bengal Native Infantry Officer’s Afghanistan Medal, clasp “Ahmed Khel”. A fine example, awarded to “Major J.N. Steel 25th Ben N.I”. Near VGC. (£400 - £500) Lieutenant Colonel James Nisbet Steel was born in 1840. Passing the examination for the East India College at Addiscombe in 1859, he was granted a Commission and on arrival in India was attached to the 77th Foot. After studying Native Languages, in 1862 he was attached to the 92nd Highlanders and then the 13th Light Infantry, before being appointed Acting Station Interpreter at Berhampore in 1863. Serving as Quarter Master of the 25th Punjab Infantry, he is confirmed as serving with the Land Transport Train in the Abyssinia campaign 7th February to the 31st May 1868. After the campaign he returned to the 25th Punjab Native Infantry. Promoted to Captain in 1869 and a Wing Commander with the 25th in 1877. It was with this Regiment that he served through the 2nd Afghan War and is entitled to the medal and clasp. Promoted to Major in 1880 and Lt Col of the 25th in 1886. He retired in 1888 and died in the United Kingdom on the 27th January, 1905.

602     Royal Artillery renamed Afghanistan Medal. RENAMED to “14942 Gunr C. Blake RA”. GC (£50 - £75)

603     2nd European Regiment renamed two clasp 1849 Punjab Medal. A good example with two clasps “Goojerat” “Chilianwala” RENAMED to “Corpl M. Cooper 2nd Eur Regt”, GC. (£80 - £100)

604     3rd Light Dragoons Military General Service Medal, clasps “Vittoria”, “Toulouse”. This two clasp example was awarded to “Wm Mellor 3rd Lt Dragoons”. Heavy Edge knocks, high points polished, clasps dented. (£500 - £600) The clasps to William Mellor’s MGS are confirmed.

605     Royal Air Force Berlin Airlift Air Force Cross Group. Awarded to Wing Commander John Richard Ramsden. Comprising: Air Force Cross “Sqdn Ldr J.R. Ramsden” (Privately engraved) “1949”, 1939/45 Star, France & Germany Star, Defence Medal, War medal. The group is mounted as worn, the WWII Campaign Medals have been privately engraved “F/Lt J.R. Ramsden 24 Sqdn”. GC. (£1,000 - £1,200) The announcement of the AFC appeared in the London Gazette on the 9th June 1949. During the Berlin Airlift 24 Squadron part of RAF Transport Command was heavily engaged operating the Douglas Dakota aircraft. Wing Commander Ramsden was commissioned in November 1943 and retired from the RAF in January 1960

606     Royal Engineers Meritorious Service Medal, Cadet Forces unusual combination group. Awarded to Squadron Leader Leonard Thomas Pullen. Comprising: British War Medal, Victory Medal “245614 C.Q.M.S. RE” (Late issue), defence Medal, EIIR Coronation Medal, Army Meritorious Service Medal (GVR) “245614 Sjt RE” (Correction to name), Cadet forces Medal (GVIR) “Act Sqn Ldr RAFVR (T). GC. (£250 - £300) Squadron Leader Leonard Thomas Pullen enlisted into the ranks of the Royal Garrison Artillery, before transferring to the Royal Engineers. He was awarded the Meritorious Service Medal LG 3rd June 1919, at this time serving with the 4th Field Survey Company and his home is shown as Fareham. Following the formation of the ATC in 1941 Pullen was commissioned into the Training branch of the RAFVR on the 12th October 1942 and was confirmed Flying Officer in 1947. Taking up the appointment of a Wing Staff Officer he was promoted to the Acting rank of Squadron Leader.

607     42 Commando Royal Marines Falklands War North Iraq Group of three. A scarce combination awarded to PO41833Q Sgt. S.A. Young Royal Marines. Comprising: Falklands War Medal, with rosette “Mne 1 RM”, Campaign Service Medal two clasps “Northern Ireland”, “N. Iraq & S. Turkey” “Mne RM”, Royal Navy Long Service & Good Conduct Medal “Cpl RM”. GC little contact wear. Mounted as originally worn ... Accompanied by a corresponding set of miniature medals ... A photograph of Corporal Young being presented his Long Service Medal in 1996. Please note that the surname on the LS&GC Medal is Thornton (this being his wife’s surname) he changed his name to hers by deed poll when they married. The regimental number remains the same throughout all three medals. (£700 - £1,000) Corporal Young is confirmed as serving with 42 Commando during the Falklands War. This unit was commanded by Lt Col N.F. Vaux. It was originally the reserve of 3 Commando Brigade,until the night assault by helicopter on Mount Kent. It was here that the Argentineans hoped to hold the British and 42 engaged the 602 Commando Company and the 601 National Gendarmerie Special Forces Section. Following this successful engagement, 42 took position on high ground over looking the last Argentinean stronghold at Port Stanley. Taking part in another daring night assault this time on Mount Herriot, the unit moved through an enemy minefield to outflank and engage the Argentinean units. Following the night battle, dawn would find 30 Argentines dead and 300 taken POW.

608     1st Cheshire & Carnarvon Artillery Vols. Victorian Volunteer Long Service & Good Conduct Medal. A scarce example awarded to “Sergt Major W. Williams 1st C & C A.V’. Engraved naming. GC (£40 - £60) The Headquarters of the 1st Cheshire & Carnarvon Artillery Volunteers was at Chester. The unit was raised in 1880 and was disbanded in 1904

609     2nd Battalion 1st Regiment of Foot renamed Crimea, China Medal pair. Crimea Medal and China Medal both RENAMED to “2416 Pte.Wm Mackay 2nd Ban 1st Foot” Repair to suspender on China Medal. (£150 - £180) Please note medals renamed.

610     2nd Dragoon Guards 1914 Star Long Service Group. Awarded to “2DG-5902 Pte. W. H. Worley 2/D.GDS” Comprising: 1914 Star “Pte 2 D/Gds”, British War Medal, Victory Medal “Pte 2 D GDS”, Army Long Service & Good Conduct Medal (GVR) “D-19778 Pte 2/DGS”. GC (£150 - £250) Private Worley landed in France on the 21st August 1914. He later transferred to the Corps of Dragoons.

611     Notts & Derby Great War Officer’s Medals. Awarded to Lieutenant L.D. Mordle. Comprising: 1914/15 Star (RENAMED), British War Medal, Victory Medal “Lieut” Mounted as originally worn Correction to rank of BWM. (£30 - £50) Captain Lionel D Mordle is confirmed as serving with the Notts & Derby Regiment. His MIC does not show entitlement to the 1914/15 Star

612     HMS Amethyst casualty Naval General Service Medal, clasp “Yangtze 1949.” A fine and rare example awarded for the historic “Yangtze Incident” to “C. KX 118897 V.D. Maskell. Sto. Mech. R.N.”. Toned, VGC. (£2,500 - £3,500) Victor Douglas Maskell from Oakham is confirmed as killed on the Roll of Honour. On 20th April, 1949, during the Chinese Civil War, HMS Amethyst was steaming along the Yangtze River to relieve HMS Consort which had been guarding British interests. Suddenly at Low Island, Chinese Communist batteries fired on her, mortally wounding her captain, killing her surgeon and several crew and causing great damage. With over 50 holes in her hull, her injured coxswain beached her on Rose Island. Consort heard Amethyst’s radio signals and steamed full ahead to assist with seven White Ensigns and three Union Jacks flying. Sadly she too came under fire and several crew were killed forcing her to abandon her efforts to tow Amethyst and to withdraw. Some 65 men were ordered to abandon Amethyst and make for Shanghai; some were picked off by Chinese snipers. Lt. Weston refloated Amethyst on April 22 and moved her out of range of the Chinese guns. The same day our Naval Attaché from Nanking, Lieut-Commander John Simon Kerans, reached the ship after a 72 mile journey and assumed command. On 26th April, Amethyst limped up river and anchored off Fu Te Wei. Later that day, she received the signal “HM ships London and Black Swan are moving up river to escort the Amethyst down stream. Be ready to move.” Sadly the attempted rescue failed due to heavy fire from the Chinese and both London and Black Swan were forced to withdraw. For ten long weeks Amethyst was stranded without supplies and conditions became very grim. During these dark days, a hero came to the fore in the form of Simon, the ship’s cat, who had been wounded in action. Despite his wounds he lifted the spirits of the ship’s company and tirelessly despatched rats who became a threat to the dwindling food supplies. For his bravery and devotion to duty he was awarded the Dickin Medal, the animal equivalent of the Victoria Cross. Eventually, Kerans decided on a bold attempt and on 30th July under cover of darkness, Amethyst weighed anchor and began her epic 104 mile dash for the open sea. Kerans cunningly shadowed a merchant ship which showed the way through the shoals and distracted Chinese artillery batteries all along the river. On 31st July at 5am, Amethyst, at full speed ahead, crashed through the boom at the mouth of the river, reached the open sea and made contact with HMS Consort. She then sent the famous signal “Have rejoined the fleet off Woosung...God save the King.” 21 of Amethyst’s crew had been killed during this “Yangtze Incident”.

613     2nd Bn Wiltshire Regiment 1914 Star Casualty Group. Awarded to 8292 Acting Colour Sergeant John Edgar Matthews 2nd Bn Wiltshire Regiment. Comprising: 1914 Star, with clasp “Pte 2/Wilts R”, British War Medal, Victory Medal “A. C. Sjt Wilts R”. GC. (£150 - £200) Colour Sergeant John Edgar Matthews died on the 17th February 1917, whilst serving with the 1st Bn. He was 26 years old and came from Earley Reading.

614     2nd VB Wiltshire Regiment Victorian Volunteer Long Service & Good Conduct Medal. Awarded to “Sergt J. Stronge 2nd Batt Wilts 1860-1880”. Engraved naming GC ... Accompanied by a Victory Medal; “2 Lieut E.W. Timms”. GC. (2 items) (£40 - £60) Second Lieutenant E.W. Timms served during the Great War with the Wiltshire Regiment.

615     Royal Navy HMS Antrim South Atlantic Falklands War Medal. Awarded to “MEM (M)2 A.W. Archer D191654F HMS Antrim”. Mounted as originally worn, with rosette to the ribbon. Accompanied by original forwarding box. Near VGC. (£500 - £600) HMS Antrim a County Class Destroyer was the Flagship for Operation Paraquat the recovery of South Georgia. During this operation she dropped a number of SBS and Royal Marine units into the combat area. Later whilst in San Carlos Water, she was struck by a 1,000Ib bomb, which failed to explode.

616     72nd Highlanders 1878-80 Afghanistan Medal, Kabul to Kandahar Star pair. Awarded to “2020 L.Cpl A. Howden 72nd Highrs”. Comprising: Afghanistan Medal, three clasps “Charasia”, “Kabul” and “Kandahar” “Pte”, Kabul to Kandahar Star (impressed naming to the reverse “L. Cpl”). Medals loose. Some contact wear GC. (£600 - £800)

617     Royal Horse Artillery 1878-80 Afghanistan Medal Long Service Pair. Awarded to “1948 Dr. S. Miller H/C Bde RHA”. Comprising: Afghanistan Medal, Victorian Army Long Service & Good Conduct Medal “Driver H By C Bde RHA” GC. (£180 - £220)

618     2nd 9th (Norfolk) Foot 1878-80 Afghanistan War Medal, clasp “Kabul”. Good example awarded to “58 Pte. J. Perrin 2/9th Foot”. GC. (£180 - £220)

619     Royal Artillery 1878-80 Afghanistan War Medal, clasp “Kandahar”. Good example awarded to “4734 Driv J. Williams C Batt 2nd Bde RA”. GC. (£180 - £220)

620     1878-80 Afghanistan Medal, renamed, clasps “Kabul” “Kandahar”. RENAMED to “No. 1843 Corpl Griggs 9th Lancers”. GC (£80 - £120) The clasp entitlement to this Corporal is confirmed.

621     Four British Campaign Medal Clasps. Comprising: “Peiwar Kotal” ... “Malakand 1897” ... “Waziristan 1901-02” ... “North West Frontier 1930-31”. GC. (4 items) (£30 - £50)

622     1st VB D.R. Victorian Volunteer Long Service & Good Conduct Medal. Awarded to “3311 Pte. W.V. Cole 1st VB D.R.” Engraved naming GC. (£30 - £50)

623     10th Hussars Queen’s South Africa Medal, clasp “Cape Colony”. A scarce single clasp example awarded to 2307 Private W.Causley. GC (£120 - £150) Single clasp entitlement confirmed on the Roll

624     WWII Ayrshire Yeomanry Officer’s Group of Medals and ephemera. Awarded to Major John Edward Broom. of the 141st (Ayrshire Yeomanry) Field Regiment Royal Artillery. Comprising: Medal Group 1939/45 Star, France & Germany Star, Defence Medal, War Medal. Medals loose. .. Corresponding Miniature Medals mounted as worn ... A quantity of original photographs, including single portrait and group shots ... Officer’s Release Book, and other personal documents ... Personal ID Tags ... Standing Orders for the Regiment in the Field ... Cap badge of the Ayrshire Yeomanry & Inns of Court ... 21st Army Group & Northern Command Cloth Badges. Overall GC (Quantity,) (£50 - £75) Major John Edward Broom served with the inns of Court Regiment and was commissioned in September 1939 joining the Ayrshire Yeomanry during that month. Serving throughout the North West Europe campaign, he was present during the liberation of the Belsen Concentration camp and was an Official Military Observer at the Nuremberg Trials during the trial of the Officers of the Camp. In 1945 he was attached to the 1st US Army Military Government section, at one time holding the position of Deputy Town Mayor. He was released from the Army in March 1946.

625     Royal Navy Three Brothers Casualty Officers Family Group. A scarce grouping to the Hammond family, three Royal Navy Officers, from Jersey, one being killed onboard HMS Triumph off the Dardenelles in 1915. The first group was awarded to the oldest brother Paymaster Commander Charles Lefevre Hammond. Comprising: 1914/15 Star “Paymr Commr RN”, British War Medal, Victory Medal “Payr Commr RN” ... Second group to the middle brother Engineering Commander Hilgrove Hammond. Comprising: 1914/15 Star “Eng Commr RN”, British War Medal, Victory Medal “Eng Commr RN”, Bronze Memorial Plaque “Hilgrove Hammond”, Memorial Scroll ... Third group to the youngest brother, Paymaster Captain Lefevre Hammond. Comprising: 1914/15 Star “FT Paymr RN”, British War Medal, Victory medal. MID “Payr Commr RN”. Overall Good Condition, accompanied by a 1969 dated letter from the son of Paymaster Captain Hammond, giving biographical details of the three brothers. (£600 - £800) Paymaster Commander Charles Lefevre Hammond joined the Royal Navy at the age of 17 in 1891, originally as a Clerk, He was appointed a Paymaster in 1903. At the outbreak of the Great War he was serving onboard HMS Hibernia, the Flag Ship of Admiral Freemantle of the Dardenelles. He served on this ship until 1919 when he is shown serving at Sheerness Torpedo School. He retired from the Royal Navy in 1920. Engineering Captain Charles Lefevre Hammond joined the Royal Navy in 1895, his first appointment being to HMS Illustrious. In 1913 he was promoted to Engineering Commander and joined HMS Triumph following her recommissioning. The ship was sent to the Far East and was for a short time attached to the Japanese Navy. In 1915 she was sent to support the Gallipoli landings and on the 25th May whilst bombarding Gaba Tepe, she was struck by a torpedo from the German U-Boat U21. The ship listed and stayed afloat for about 8 minutes, allowing most of the ships company to abandon ship, however Hammond was reported in the Engine room and was the most senior rank of the 73 souls who perished. This was the first sinking of a surface ship by a submarine with a modern torpedo. Paymaster Captain Lefevre Hammond joined the Royal Navy in 1898 at the age of 17 and was at one time, Captain’s Clark to the then Captain Jellicoe, who would go on to command the British Fleet at the Battle of Jutland. He was promoted to Fleet Paymaster in 1912 and in 1916 was serving onboard HMS Isis. At the time of the surrender of the German Fleet he was serving onboard HMS Ajax in the Grand Fleet. He would also see service in the Black Sea, during the Allied intervention in the Russian Civil War. He remained with the RN until 1929 when he retired with the rank of Paymaster Captain. He reapplied for service with the RN at the outbreak of the Great War, but was considered as now too old for service with the RN

626     85th Foot (King’s Light Infantry) Afghanistan War Medal 1878-80. Good example awarded to “1913 Cr Sgt J. Robertsson 85th Foot”. Little edge wear GC. (£80 - £120)

627     17th Bengal Cavalry Afghanistan War Medal 1878-80. Good example awarded to “Sowak Jhanda Singh 17th Bengal Cavry”. Little wear GC. (£60 - £100)

628     100th Foot (R.Canadians) renamed Afghanistan War Medal 1878-80. RENAMED to “610 Pte. S. Cardwell 100 Foot”. Little wear, polished. (£60 - £100) Private Samuel Cardwell, served in Afghanistan with the Transport Dept. Only 1 Officer and 11 Other Ranks of the regiment gained the medal.

629     6th Dragoon Guards Afghanistan War Medal 1878-80. Good example awarded to “1820 Pte J. Anderson 6th Dgn Gds”. GC. (£100 - £120)

630     3rd Native Infantry (Punjab Pioneers) Afghanistan War Medal 1878-80. Good example awarded to “Sepoy Sawan Singh 32nd Regt N.I.”. GC. (£60 - £100)

631     1/8th Royal Artillery Afghanistan War Medal 1878-80. Good example awarded to “2733 Sergt V. Phillips 1/8th RA.”. GC. (£80 - £120)

632     Royal Artillery Casualty 1878-80 Afghanistan War Medal, clasp “Ali Musjid”. Good example awarded to “1514 Gunr T. Skally 13/9 Bde RA”. Near VGC. (£180 - £220) Gunner Skally died on the 21st June 1880 at Peshawar

633     4th Bn Rifle Brigade 1878-80 Afghanistan War Medal, clasp “Ali Musjid”. Good example awarded to “2618 Sergt C. Good 4th Bn Rifle Bde”. GC (£150 - £200)

634     1st VB Lancashire RGA Vols. Victorian Volunteer Long Service & Good Conduct Medal. Awarded to “444 Sgt J. Lightfoot 1st VB Lan RGA.” Engraved naming GC. (£30 - £50)

635     Royal Marines Long Service & Good Conduct Medal and another A George V (Admiral Bust) example awarded to “Ply 18658 G. Bond Mne RM” GC ... Accompanied by a Royal Fleet Reserve Long Service & Good Conduct Medal (George V Admiral Bust) awarded to “SS 2474 Dev B 5129 F Hill AB RFR”. GC (2 items) (£40 - £60)

636     Royal Engineers Pontoon Troop Boer War long service pair of medals. Awarded to 18484 Serjt A.E. Shergold R.E. Comprising: Queen’s South Africa Medal, Five Clasps “Sejt RE” (Engraved style naming) “Belmont”, “Modder River”, “Paardeberg”, “Driefontein”, “Transvaal”, Army Long Service & Good Conduct Medal (EVIIR) “Serjt RE”. GC. (£150 - £200) Sergeant Shergold clasp entitlement is confirmed. The Roll shows him serving with the 7th Field Company, C Pontoon Troop RE. He was awarded the LSGC Medal in 1903.

637     Royal Army Medical Corps Boer War Great War Long Service Group of Six. Awarded to “12245 A. WO CL1 C.F. Penny RAMC”. Comprising: Queen’s South Africa Medal three clasps “Cape Colony”, “Orange Free State”, “Transvaal” “Pte. RAMC”, King’s South Africa Medal, two clasps “South Africa 1901”, “South Africa 1902” “Pte”, 1914 Star, with clasp “Sjt RAMC”, British War Medal, Victory Medal “A. WO Cl 1 RAMC”, Army Long Service & Good Conduct Medal (GVR) “S.Sjt RAMC” GC Medals loose. .. Accompanied by RAMC Cap badge and an Old Contemptibles Association lapel badge. (£250 - £300) Warrant Officer Clement Francis Penney landed in France with the RAMC on the 21st August 1914.

638     1st Bn Essex Regiment Boer War Battle of Paardeberg Distinguished Conduct Medal Pair. Awarded to 2770 Private Frederick Sheail for gallantry in saving the life of Lt Col Tudway under fire. Comprising: Distinguished Conduct Medal “Pte Essex R”, Queen’s South Africa Medal “Pte 1: Essex R” Six Clasps “Relief of Kimberley”, “Paardeberg”, “Driefontein”, “Johannesburg”, “Diamond Hill”, “Belfast”. The pair retain the original ribbons and mounted as originally worn. QSA with an edge knock and contact wear to the area of the regimental number. GC (£3,500 - £4,000) DCM London Gazette 27th December 1901, MID 10th December 1901. The group is accompanied by a small amount of research. This shows that Private Sheail was serving as a stretcher bearer with E Company of the 1st Bn Essex Regiment. At the Battle of Paardeberg Brevet Lt Col R.J. Tudway was wounded and Sheail carried this Officer back under heavy cross fire. Private Sheail joined the Regiment in December 1889, He transferred to the reserve on completion of his term of service in December 1896. He was recalled in December in December 1899 and appears to have embarked to South Africa straight away. He returned to the UK a year later and was discharged in April 1902.

639     Czechoslovakian War Cross & Certificate Fighter Pilot 1940 Casualty. Comprising: an original Cross and Certificate for the War Cross awarded to Rt. Kosnar Josef Prisl cs Zahe. Lst, a Free Czech pilot flying with the French and shot down in flames on the 5th June 1940. Accompanied by a quantity of research. GC. (£50 - £100) Sergeant Josef Kosnar had escaped from Czechoslovakia and joined the French Airforce. on the 5th June he was flying with 111/7 Fighter Group operating the Morane 406 fighter aircraft. He was ordered to provide cover for the Somme area. A formation of German ME109’s were spotted and engaged, Kosnar was seen to be attacked by two ME109’s the Morane an inferior aircraft was overwhelmed and seen to fall in flames crashing East of Amiens. He was described as a brilliant pilot who always volunteered and was awarded the French Military Cross with Palm.

640     2nd Bn West Riding Regiment 1st Day Battle of the Somme trio and plaque. Awarded to 10710 Pte F. Barker W.Rid R”. Comprising: 1914/15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal and bronze Memorial Plaque “Fred Barker”. GC (£300 - £500) Private Fred Barker of the 2nd Battalion was Killed in Action on the 1st July 1916, the disastrous opening day the Battle of the Somme. He was 23 years old and a native of Burley Leeds, he is remembered on the Thiepval Memorial. The 2nd Bn of was the only Bn of the Regiment engaged on the 1st day of the Somme with 3 Officers and approximately 50 Other Ranks Killed

641     RAF 50 Squadron 1943 Casualty Group. Awarded to 1162200 Sergeant Albert Warren Berrym an Air Gunner. Comprising: 1939/45 Star, Air Crew Europe Star, War Medal complete with forwarding condolence slip “Sergeant A.W. Berry”. With a quantity of research GC. (£200 - £300) Sergeant Albert Warren Berry was posted to 50 Squadron operating the Lancaster Bombers in March 1943 flying his first op to St Nazaire on the 9th. He was lost on operations his 7th on the 16th April 1943 the target being the Pilsen-Scoda Works. Sgt Berry came from Newport.

642     RAF 161 Special Duties SOE Squadron New Zealand Memorial Cross Group. This group was awarded to Flying Officer Ian Armstrong Blalkie DFM, who was killed during a SOE Drop to France during August 1944. Comprising: 1939/45 Star, Africa Star, Aircrew Europe Star, War Medal, New Zealand War Medal, New Zealand Memorial Cross “NZ405365 F/O I A Blalkie DFM”. GC (DFM is absent from the group). Accompanied by a quantity of research. (£300 - £400) Flying Officer Ian Armstrong Blalkie a native of Hawkes Bay New Zealand served with the RNZAF as a Navigator. He was awarded the DFM in March 1943 following a successful Tour of Operations with 104 Squadron flying Wellington Bombers in the Western Desert. Posted to England, he joined 161 Squadron, this squadron was formed as a Special Duties Squadron, used for dropping agents and supplies into occupied Europe. On the night of the 4/5th August 1944, Blalkie’s aircraft was briefed to drop two agents into France. The aircraft was brought down, killing six of the crew and two agents. The remaining crew member, with the help of local villagers evaded capture. Please note that the DFM is not present.

643     7th Mountain Battery India General Service Medal, clasp ‘Burma 1930-32”. A good example awarded to “8842 NK Sardara Singh 7 Mtn Bty”. GC (£25 - £30)

644     Group of nine miniature medals to Vice-Admiral Wilfred Nunn CB, CSI, CMG, DSO. A fine set housed in blue velvet lined Garrard case together with his pinback medal ribbon bar. The lid of the case with gold blocked “Wilfred Nunn”. Order of the Bath, Military Division in gold and enamels; The Most Exalted Star of India in gold and enamels with cameo (reverse “9ct”); Order of St. Michael and St. George in gold and enamels; Distinguished Service Order in gold and enamels;Naval General Service Medal, clasp “Persian Gulf 1909-14”; 1914-15 Star, War Medal, Victory Medal with Mention in Despatches emblem; 1911 Coronation Medal. VGC ... Together with a book written by him “Tigris Gunboat” The Forgotten War in Iraq 1914-17 published in 1932 (spine AF). (£300 - £400) He entered the Royal Navy as a cadet 15.07.1887; Midshipman 15.02.90 aboard HMS Emerald; Sub-Lieutenant 14.11..93 attending course at HMS Excellent; Lieutenant 01.04.96 and served aboard Banshee, Goldfinch, Sybille, Vindictive, Cornwallis; Commander 31.12.07 served Powerful, Victory, War Office and HMS Espiegle, a sloop in the West Indies. Promoted Captain 31.12.14; Rear-Admiral 12.08.25 and Vice-Admiral 08.05.30 on retired list. He served with great distinction during the Great War and up the Tigris and Euphrates resulting in him being highly decorated. A fellow Officer described Nunn as “ ... one of the very best, and a born leader.”

645     RAF Miniature Medal Group of Dambuster Pilot Flight Lieutenant “Bill” Townsend CGM., DFM. This set remains mounted court style as originally worn. Comprising: Conspicuous Gallantry Medal (Flying), Distinguished Flying Medal, 1939/45 Star, Aircrew Europe Star, Defence Medal, War Medal ... Accompanied by two signed Press photographs of Bill Townsend with other Dambusters, plus a newspaper cutting from 1968 for the 25th anniversary of the raid. GC. (£250 - £300) Flight Lieutenant William Clifford Townsend was selected to join the newly formed 617 Squadron in 1943 and on the night of the 16/17th May was briefed to bomb the Ennepe Dam, his Lancaster was the only aircraft to reach and successful bomb the dam, ensuring that his name and that of his crew would take their place in the history of aviation warfare. On the 28th May 1943 it was announced he had been awarded the CGM for his actions. Townsend military career began with the Army, transferring to the RAF he completed Pilot training and joined 42 squadron. He was awarded the DFM when he finished his first tour of 25 trips. He was commissioned in June 1943 and retired from the RAF with the rank of Flight Lieutenant. Provenance Sold Spink Medal Sale 18th March 1997 Lot number 292.

646     Royal Engineers 1916 Trench Raid Distinguished Conduct Medal Group. Awarded to 58902 Sergeant Alfred William Stratton of the 77th Field Company Royal Engineers. Comprising: Distinguished Conduct “Sjt 77/F.Co RE”, 1914/15 Star “Sjt RE”, British War Medal, Victory, MID “Sjt RE”. The group remains mounted as originally worn. Some contact wear GC. Accompanied by ribbon bar ... Original parchment certificate ... Discharge certificate ... Small number of original photographs, one of Sgt Stratton wearing his DCM and post war photographs when a Constable with the Devonshire Police wearing his medal group and armed with a pistol. (£700 - £900) The citation for the DCM appeared in the London Gazette on the 28th March 1916 “For conspicuous gallantry notably on one occasion when he accompanied a bombing party of an Infantry Battalion. When all the bombing party were killed he held up the enemy with bombs until a stop had been made”. Sergeant Alfred William Stratton a native of Davenport joined the Royal Engineers in 1901. At the end of his engagement he was transferred to the reserve and released in 1913. His trade at this time was given a subminer. He survived the Great War he rejoined the Devonshire Police Force

647     Selection WWII British Medals. Comprising: 1939/45 Star ... Atlantic Star ... Africa Star. .. France & Germany Star ... Italy Star ... Burma Star ... Pacific Star ... Defence Medal ... War Medal. GC ... Accompanied by a Liberation of Kuwait Medal. (10 items) (£50 - £100)

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