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QV Royal Navy LSGC impressed to G.W. Farnham Lce Corpl No 984 Ply R.M.L.I. very fine. With 2 copied pages of service record and WWI roll, George William Farnham was born near Yeovil 9/5/60, enlisted as a Boy 10/6/74, LSGC awarded 16/11/88, discharged 10/5/99, joined RFR 2/1/04, discharged aged 50 10/5/10, recalled 3/8/14, demobilised 29/8/16 over 55, also issued WWI BWM (this missing). (R) £100 + 21.6% BP*
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QV Army small letter reverse LSGC to 412 Pte W. Meadowcroft 84th Foot good very fine. With 5 copied pages of service record, William Meadowcroft was born in Todmorden, enlisted in 84th Foot in Rochdale 15/1/58, served overseas in Malta, Jamaica and Halifax, discharged 11/2/79, this his only entitlement. (R) £100 + 21.6% BP*
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QV Army small letter reverse LSGC to 31198 Corpl R/. L. Wyeth 7/Div Cst Bde R.A. nearly extremely fine. With copied RA discharge book, discharged 1/1/84. (Y) £80 + 21.6% BP*
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QV Volunteer Long Service Medal to 1427 Col Sejt G.H. Long 1st V.B. Hamp Regt edge bruise on rank, otherwise good very fine. (Y) £60 + 21.6% BP*
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QV Volunteer Long Service Medal to 5951 Cpl J. McLaughlin 1/W. Rif of York V.A. good very fine. (Y) £50 + 21.6% BP*
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QV Volunteer Long Service Medal un-named as issued nearly extremely fine. (Y). £40 + 21.6% BP*
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1902 Coronation Medal (silver) un-named as issued, good very fine, with Spink mounting bar. (Y) £80 + 21.6% BP*
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1902 KSA both clasps to 71132 Dvr J. Brady R.A. very fine. With 6 copied pages of service record, James Brady was born in Dublin, enlisted 20/2/89, to AR 29/11/96, recalled 18/12/99, served South Africa 10/1/00 initially with Ammo Column and then 1 Pounder Maxims, issued QSA with 4 clasps, discharged 19/2/02. (R) £50 + 21.6% BP*
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1902 KSA both clasps to 84882 Gnr F. Martin R.H.A. edge knock to rank, nearly very fine. With 4 copied pages of service papers, Frank Martin was born in Dorset, enlisted 22/5/91 aged 18, to AR 5/2/99, recalled and arrived South Africa 14/11/99 where he served with Ammo Column, Maxim Battery and P Battery, issued QSA with 6 clasps, discharged 21/5/03. (R) £50 + 21.6% BP*
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1903 Tibet Medal (bronze) no clasp to 557 Cooly Rupthay S. & T. Corps minor Verdigris spots, very fine. (Y) £100 + 21.6% BP*
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1903 Tibet Medal (Bronze) no clasp to 510 Cooly Dhrma Raj S. & T. Corps extremely fine. (Y) £80 + 21.6% BP*
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1906 Natal Rebellion Medal 1906 clasp to Sad J.G. Cawley Royston's Horse extremely fine. Scarce rank with only 3 Saddlers on the roll out of 745 medals to the unit. (Y) £200 + 21.6% BP*
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1906 Natal Rebellion Medal 1906 clasp to Tpr W.S. MacNeillie Natal Mtd Rifles heavy contact marks to edge but details legible, about fine. (Y) £120 + 21.6% BP*
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1909 India GSM North West Frontier 1908 clasp to 4838 Sepoy Jawala Singh 22nd Punjabis good very fine. (Y) £50 + 21.6% BP*
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1902 Africa GSM Somaliland 1908-10 clasp re-named to 278035 John Jackson Sto P.O. H.M.S. Prosperine nearly very fine. Entitlement unconfirmed. (Y) £60 + 21.6% BP*
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1910 Naval Good Shooting Medal to 162974 W.H. Ingram C.P.O. H.M.S. Drake 1910 6 in B.L. some light contact marks, good very fine. With copied service paper, printed page of roll and typed research, William Henry Ingram was born 8/8/75 in Portsea, enlisted as a Boy 29/9/91, served on armoured cruiser HMS Drake 23/1/10 to 2/3/11, promoted Act C.P.O. 5/9/10, WWI served on gunboat Harrier until 21/3/15 and the remainder of the war on Armed Merchant Cruiser Andes. Ex Chris Dixon. (See photo) (R) £300 + 21.6% BP*
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1910 Khedive's Sudan Medal Atwot clasp un-named as issued, extremely fine. (See photo) (Y) £320 + 21.6% BP*
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EDVII Royal Navy LSGC to John Parsons P.O. 1 Cl H.M.S. Defiance nearly extremely fine. (Y) £60 + 21.6% BP*
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EDVII Royal Naval Reserve LSGC to L.571 A. MacKay Sean 2Cl R.N.R. nearly extremely fine. (Y) £40 + 21.6% BP*
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EDVII Volunteer Long Service Medal 100 Pte J.J. Thomas 2/V.B. Welsh Regt extremely fine. (Y) £60 + 21.6% BP*
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1911 Coronation Medal un-named as issued, good very fine. (Y) £50 + 21.6% BP*
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1911 Coronation St John Ambulance Brigade Medal to Pte A. Dunkley good very fine. (Y) £40 + 21.6% BP*
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KGV Royal Naval Reserve Decoration, 1911 London hallmark nearly extremely fine. (Y) £140 + 21.6% BP*
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1915 NGSM Persian Gulf 1909-1914 clasp to 207615 F. Williams A.B. H.M.S. Fox good very fine. Francis Williams also served in WWI and was issued a 1915 Star trio, with copied roll. (Y) £140 + 21.6% BP*
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1913 KGV Territorial Decoration extremely fine with top suspension bar, London 1913 hallmark. (Y) £120 + 21.6% BP*
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WW2 Japanese POW's Distinguished Service Order (GRI KGVI issue, suspension bar is un-dated), 1914 Star trio with MID oakleaf, 1939-1945, Pacific Stars, Defence Medal, BWM with MID oakleaf, QEII Civil Defence Long Service Medal and Italian Bronze Medal For Military Valour (Al Valore) which has been silvered to Lt Col Charles Philip Heath R.A. (2 Lt C.P. Heath R.A. on Star, Major C.P. Heath on pair, rest un-named as issued, good very fine to good extremely fine, swing mounted as worn. The WWI trio appear to be a late issue, although his MIC has not been annotated to this effect. It is highly likely that his original pre-WW2 medals were lost during the fall of Singapore in 1942. His DSO was announced in the London Gazette dated 4th June 1917, Al Valore was announced in the London Gazette dated 26th May 1917, MID for France was announced in the London Gazette dated 23rd July 1917 and MID for Malaya 1942 was announced in the London Gazette dated 1st August 1946. With large quantity of copied research, he was born in 1893, commissioned in RGA from RMA 18/7/13, landed France with 1st Siege Battery Ammo Column 19/9/14, served with 2nd Siege Battery during Battle of Neuve Chapelle March 1915, served with 59th Siege Battery at Aubers Ridge during Battle of Festubert and at Battle of Loos September 1915 where he was slightly wounded. From Dec 1915 to Aug 1916 he was Adjutant of Bexhill Siege Artillery Training Camp, he was promoted Acting Major 2/1/17 while commanding 135th Siege Battery where he took part in the Battle of Arras April 1917, during the German March 1918 offensive, 135th Bty were holding a position at the southern end of Vimy Ridge. He was restored to the establishment CD & AA Branch 15/12/38, promoted Lt Col 15/6/39 and in the early part of the war was in command of the range finding experimental installation on the Isle of Wight. He was posted to Singapore as CO of 9th Coastal Regt and was taken Prisoner of War at the fall of Singapore 15/2/42 and for the rest of the war was held at Changi and River Valley Road POW Camps in Singapore. After release from the POW camp in 1945, he was assisted by Lord & Lady Mountbatten in trying to trace his wife and daughter. He was placed on retired pay 15/12/46 and died aged 95 13/6/89. The Imperial War Museum recorded 12 reels of oral history about his military experiences in 2 World Wars. Sold with WWI ribbon bars, matching swing mounted miniatures (less CD Long Service), Lt Col epaulettes, spare ribbons etc. Also with The Most Distinguished Order of St Michael and St George Companion's (CMG) neck badge in Garrard box of issue attributed to his father, Colonel Edward Heath. The CMG was announced in the London Gazette dated 8th March 1918 for valuable services in connection with the war as a Colonel on Retired Pay in A.O.D. With copied 1911 census listing his father as retired Army Colonel. (See photos) ( 1/2B) £1300 + 21.6% BP*
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WWI era (King's crown) Military Cross case of issue, faded and rubbed, nearly very fine. (Y) £30 + 21.6% BP*
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WWI Military Medal and 1914-15 Star trio to 295153 Pte-L.Cpl J. Smith 12/R. Sc Fus (1735 Pte J. Smith Ayr Yeo on trio) some discolouration spots, have been cleaned, nearly very fine. John Smith's MM was announced in the London Gazette dated 23rd July 1919. With copied MIC & LG, landed Balkans 11/10/15, numbers confirmed, from Beith. (See photo) (R) £500 + 21.6% BP*
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WWI Military Medal and 1914-15 Star trio to S-7443 Pte J. Mitchell 2/Gord Hdrs (Gord Highrs on Star, Gordons on pair) very fine and better. John Mitchell's MM was announced in the London Gazette dated 28th January 1918. With copied MIC, SWB roll & LG, enlisted 18/11/14, landed France 5/3/15, discharged 25/4/19 and issued a Silver War Badge No B257182 (this missing), from Greenock. (See photo) (R) £480 + 21.6% BP*
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WWI Military Medal, BWM and Victory Medal to 38492 Pte O. Richards 15/High L.I. (High L.I. on pair) good very fine. Oswin Richards's MM was announced in the London Gazette dated 14th May 1919. With copied MIC & LG, only issued a pair, from Beamish. (See photo) (R) £400 + 21.6% BP*
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WWI Military Medal to 11-19888 Pte-Cpl J. Harding 11/North'd Fus good very fine. John Harding's MM was announced in the London Gazette dated 13th September 1918. With 3 copied pages of pension record, MIC and LG, he landed France 25/8/15, received GSW hand 27/10/18, discharged no longer fit for military service 21/1/19, from Ushaw Moor. (R) £250 + 21.6% BP*
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Locomotive engine driver's WWI Military Medal to 55962 L.Cpl G. Bishop 296/Rly Coy R.E. heavy contact marks to edge, suspension nearly come away, generally about fine. George Bishop's MM was announced in the London Gazette dated 16th July 1918. With 6 copied pages of service record, MIC and LG, his papers list him as a Loco Driver (extra pay 2/-), he enlisted 29/1/15, landed France 15/4/15 with 113th Coy, joined 296th Coy on formation 29/1/17, accidently wounded when a nose cap exploded 18/6/17, wounded in action 17/4/18 (this could be the date for MM action), evacuated to England 20/4/18, discharged 9/2/19, from Dunfermline. (R) £250 + 21.6% BP*
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DCM winner's WWI Military Medal to 107212 Cpl F. Webster 40/D.S. Coy R.E. good very fine. Fred Webster's MM was announced in the London Gazette dated 29th August 1918. With copied service papers which include scarce typed citation for MM, "On April 9th 1918, this NCO was in charge of a Forward Brigade Report Centre at Sailly Sur La Lys. Although the building in which the office was established was heavily shelled and was eventually destroyed by the shelling, he successfully maintained his communication system, re-established his office in the open, and kept constant touch with the fighting troops. His coolness in danger was most praiseworthy and it was solely due to his efforts and pluck that communication was maintained during several severe enemy attacks." His DCM was announced in the London Gazette dated 3rd June 1919, "For great gallantry and devotion to duty throughout the period from 17th-18th September to 31st December 1918. During the enemy retreat he on every occasion kept open communications in the forward area under heavy shell fire, often under most difficult conditions. When the advance became rapid his energy and initiative were largely responsible for uninterrupted communications being maintained between brigade headquarters and the front line."
With 9 copied pages of service record, MIC and LGs, he was born in Sheffield, enlisted 7/12/15 aged 23, landed France with 40 Sigs 3/6/16, discharged 19/4/19. (R)
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WWI Military Medal and 1914 Star trio with copy bar all re-named to 123555 Sgt H. Gurnhill R.G.A. nearly very fine and better, also with ribbon bar. With copied MIC and SWB roll, Harold Gurnhill enlisted 10/2/16, discharged 11/6/18 and issued a Silver War Badge, he is not entitled to MM and Star. (R) £100 + 21.6% BP*
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WWI 1914 Star and Meritorious Service Medal to 70454 C.Q.M.Sjt R.J.C. Wheeler R.E. (1108 Sapr on Star) good very fine. Reginald John Clement Wheeler's MSM was announced in the London Gazette dated 4th June 1917 and he was also Mentioned in Haig's Despatches in London Gazette dated 15th June 1916. With 7 copied pages of service record, MICs and LGs, he enlisted in the Territorials 18/12/13 with number 1108, landed France 10/10/14, transferred to Regular Army in the field 31/1/15, discharged 27/1/19. (R) £120 + 21.6% BP*
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WWI brothers medal with 1. 1914 Star trio and Memorial Plaque to 20689 Pte A.A. Curtis R.A.M.C. (20689 Pte A.A.H. Curtiss R.A.M.C. on star, Arthur Albert Henry Curtis on plaque) very fine and better. He was killed in action with 9th Field Ambulance during the Third Battle of Ypres on 19th September 1917 and with no known grave is commemrated on the Tyne Cot Memorial. With copied MIC (2), CWGC, Soldiers Died, National Roll of Great War, landed in France 20/8/14 with 9th Fd Amb, rendered valuable service with his unit during the retreat from Mons. He also took a prominent part in the Battles of the Marne, the Aisne, Ypres and the Somme. Sold with a photo in uniform and plaque card case. 2. BWM and Victory Medal to 55806 2. A.M. C. Curtis R.A.F. good very fine. With copied RAF service paper, Charles Curtis enlisted in RFC 25/1/17, served in France from 4/7/17 to 2/9/19, discharged 18/7/20. With large qty of related material with photo in uniform, group photo, large embroided RAF badge, RAF wallet, AF Z11 discharged from 24 Sqn, Form Z518 employed as Driver Petrol, AF Z21, Returned Great Coat form, post war he was employed as a bus driver with United Counties Omnibus Company and comes with 2 lapel badges, 2 un-named Safe Driving Medals with bars 1940-1952, 3 Safe Driving named certificates, a United Counties 25 Years Service silver and enamel pin badge named to C.W. Curtis, 10 driver licences, newspaper articles etc, from Stony Stratford. ( 1/2B) £300 + 21.6% BP*
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WWI 1914 Star trio with date bar and 1923 GSM N.W. Persia clasp to Capt C.Y. Jones (2181 Pte 1/13 Lond R. on Star) very fine to nearly extremely fine, swing mounted as worn. Cecil Ynyr Jones was born 28/7/98, landed France with 3/11/14, commissioned in 13th Londons 23/10/15, promoted Lieut 1/7/17, seconded to Indian Army 21/12/17, granted Act Capt while commanding a Coy 30th Punjabis 18/8/18 to 11/9/18, admitted to Indian Army 8/2/19, promoted Capt 24/7/20, retired 6/12/22, died 10/11/54. With original death certificate, copied MIC and LGs, MIC confirms number and issued bar & roses, GSM issued for service with 122nd Rajput Infantry, MIC also states "Sec India Office fwds nom roll of indiv entitled to the emblem 10/1/21" which suggests he was also Mentioned in Despatches, but this unconfirmed. (R) £300 + 21.6% BP*
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POW's WWI 1914 Star trio and date bar to 9291 Pte H. Parker R. Ir Fus nearly very fine and better. With copied MIC, landed France 22/8/14, clasp & roses not confirmed, MIC marked PofW. (Y) £150 + 21.6% BP*
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WWI 1914 Star trio and date bar to 8958 Sjt J.M. Hellier Som L.I. (Pte 1/Som L.I. on star) nearly very fine and better. With copied MIC, landed France 21/8/14, clasp & roses confirmed, transferred to MGC 1/1/16. (Y) £150 + 21.6% BP*
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Battle of Imbros casualty's WWI 1914 Star to PLY.16364 Pte W.J. Huggins R.M. Brigade nearly very fine. With copied service record, William James Huggins was born 1/9/95, enlisted 29/8/13, landed Ostend 27/8/14, served at Dunkirk 19/9/14, received gunshot wound to left arm in action with Breslau and Goeben at Battle of Imbros on 20th January 1918, discharged 11/3/19. (R) £120 + 21.6% BP*
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WWI 1914-15 Star trio and Mercantile Marine War Medal to F.A. Bishop Bkr M.F.A. (Frederic A. Bishop on MMWM) very fine. (R) £100 + 21.6% BP*
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Gallipoli casualty's 1914-15 Star trio to 16305 Pte F.C. Harris Essex R. good very fine. With 6 copied pages of service record and MIC, Frederick Charles Harris was born in Little Waltham, enlisted 12/12/14, landed Balkans with 1st Bn 29/5/15, wounded in Gallipoli and admitted hospital ship Alnwick Castle with S.W. ankle 4/7/15, transferred to Labour Corps and posted to 170th Labour Coy 13/11/17, discharged 13/3/19. (R) £70 + 21.6% BP*
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WWI 1914-15 Star trio to 20799 Pte A. Lomax Manch R. very fine. With copied MIC and SWB roll, landed France with 22nd Bn 12/11/15, discharged 17/1/19 and issued a Silver War Badge No B84475 (this missing). (R) £60 + 21.6% BP*
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WWI 1914-15 Star trio to 9473 Pte G. Elliott R. Fus (GS-9473 on pair) nearly extremely fine. With copied MIC and SWB roll, George Elliott enlisted 14/11/14, landed France 7/10/15, discharged 26/12/17 aged 38 due to wounds and issued a Silver War Badge No 139955 (this missing). (Y) £60 + 21.6% BP*
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WWI 1914-15 Star trio to 2386 Sjt T. Gain Ches R. (Pte on star) very fine. With copied MIC, landed Balkans 8/8/15, discharged 17/3/19. (Y) £60 + 21.6% BP*
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WWI 1914-15 Star trio to 21070 Cpl J. Cox Welsh R. (Pte on star) some scratching above scroll of star, otherwise good very fine. With copied MIC, John Cox landed France 4/12/15, discharged 7/3/19. (Y) £60 + 21.6% BP*
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WWI 1914-15 Star trio to K.33877 T. Davies Sto 1 R.N. (B.Z.565 T. Davies A.B. R.N.V.R. on star) extremely fine. With copied rolls, numbers confirmed same man. (Y) £50 + 21.6% BP*
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WWI 1914-15 Star trio to 48408 Pte T. Langley R.A.M.C. good very fine. With copied MIC, Thomas Langley landed in France 6/12/15. (Y) £40 + 21.6% BP*
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WWI 1914-15 Star trio to CH.9112 Cpl F.E. Bishop R.M.L.I. (Victory is officially re-named) very fine. (Y) £40 + 21.6% BP*
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WWI 1914-15 Star trio to S4-143497 Pte J.E. Batten A.S.C. extremely fine. With copied MIC, John Batten landed France 31/10/15, discharged 20/9/19, with ID disc. (Y) £40 + 21.6% BP*
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