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Ww1 1918 Amiens Military Medal Group 241925 Livesey 5th East Lancashire Regiment

By admin on February 5, 2020
This entry is filed under amiens and tagged amiens, east, group, lancashire, livesey, medal, military, regiment.

Ww1 1918 Amiens Military Medal Group 241925 Livesey 5th East Lancashire Regiment

Offered is a 1918 WW1 Military Medal group of 3 to Temporary Sergeant Livesy, who would have won this award for actions during the. Military Medal (King George V) impressed named 241925 P. LIVESEY; War and Victory Medal impressed named 41925 PTE. The medals are court mounted for display. Comes with copies of the medal index card, medal roll & London Gazette. From Whittle le Woods, Lancashire. 1939 Register still working in the cotton industry and was also an Auxilliary fireman. Unfortunately Temporary Sergeant Livesey records did not survive the blitz and very little is known of his wartime service. What is known is that he served with the 2/5. Battalion East Lancashire Regiment with the regimental number of 241925. As Christopher was born in December 1898, he would have just turned 16 in 1914. The age to be posted overseas was 19 so it is doubtful that he was serving overseas prior to 1917. It was with the 1/5. Battalion that he was awarded the Military Medal. It was published in the London Gazette 11th Feb 1919 and his medal was schedule numbered 201,777. Schedule 201,000 209,999. Covers the Battle of Amiens 8. 1/5th Battalion East Lancashire Regiment. August 1914 : in Burnley. Part of East Lancashire Brigade in East Lancashire Division. Moved on mobilisation to Chesham Fold Camp (Bury) but sailed on 10 September 1914 from Southampton for Egypt. 26 May 1915 : formation became 126th Brigade, 42nd (East Lancashire) Division. 14 February 1918 : transferred to 198th Brigade in 66th (2nd East Lancashire) Division. We list militaria and coins weekly. We provide quality mounted medals, badges and historical research. We can mount your miniature or full size medals, ribbon bars or supply replacement ribbons or badges. We can also conduct military research on your behalf and value cherished objects with a current market or insured value. 2/135 Russell St, Morley, WA. We run two specialist military auctions per year. Items are accurately described & photographed. Additional costs for this standard service will be added for this service based on publicly available Australia Post rates. Please note, these items are located and will be posted from Australia. We appreciate fair feedback from you once you receive the item. We aim to give you, the customer our best customer service. The item “WW1 1918 AMIENS MILITARY MEDAL GROUP 241925 LIVESEY 5TH EAST LANCASHIRE REGIMENT” is in sale since Sunday, November 24, 2019. This item is in the category “Collectables\Militaria\1914 – 1918 (WWI)”. The seller is “jb_military_antiques_14″ and is located in 2/135 Russell St, Morley, Perth, WA. This item can be shipped worldwide.

Modified Item: No
Country: Britain
Product Type: Medals
Authenticity: Original
Era: 1910s

Ww2 1944 Air Force Cross Afc Medal Group East Africa 1940-41

By admin on September 9, 2019
This entry is filed under force and tagged 1940-41, africa, cross, east, force, group, medal.

Ww2 1944 Air Force Cross Afc Medal Group East Africa 1940-41

A WW2 AIR FORCE CROSS GROUP TO A LIEUTENANT-COLONEL, SOUTH AFRICAN AIR FORCE. A PRE WAR PILOT AND FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR, DURING WW2 HE FLEW HAWKER FURYS , HURRICANES AND FAIREY BATTLES WITH 2 AND 11 SQUADRONS SAAF IN. AIR FORCE CROSS, G. REVERSE OFFICIALLY DATED 1944; 1939-45 STAR, AFRICA STAR, DEFENCE AND WAR MEDALS 1939-45, AFRICA SERVICE MEDAL, THE CAMPAIGN AWARDS ALL OFFICIALLY NAMED 203121 E. KELLY, EFFICIENCY MEDAL, G. 1ST ISSUE, UNION OF SOUTH AFRICA NO. London Gazette 1 January 1944. The original recommendation states. Kelly started as a Charter Pilot and qualified as an Instructor in 1937. Since then he has been employed on instruction, with the exception of a period when he served as an Operational Pilot in. Both as an Instructor and as an Operational Pilot he has shown undoubted ability. His devotion to duty has at all times been worthy of mention. Edward James Kelly was born in. On 28 January 1915, and was educated at. Studying Mining and Metallurgy, before being employed as a pre-War Charter Pilot at Johannesburg Light Aeroplane Club. He qualified as a Flying Instructor with the South African Air Force on 11 June 1937, and was commissioned Captain on 1 August 1940. He served during the Second World War with Nos. 2 and 11 Squadrons, South African Air Force, in East Africa from 2 November 1940, and, following the liberation of. Was involved in the attacks on the remaining elements of the Italian Air Force, taking part in the raid on the Italian stronghold of Dessie on 6 April 1941. The Italians had been retreating to Dessie, to the north of Addis Ababa, through country where just a single road cut through solid mountain, reaching 11,000 feet high at Mussolini Pass. No landing ground could be found in this area, and the nearest at Combolchia was still in Italian hands and nearly 250 miles from the capital. Dessie had been the scene of considerable military activity since the fall of the capital. The Duke of Aostas forces were using it as a base to prepare the last bastion to the north- Amba Alagis solitary heights where the Viceroy was to make his last stand. On the morning of 6 April 1941, the mountains lay clear. No storms raged in the passes as the bombers and their escort passed over to their targets. There were 22 attacking aircraft. The first wave of attackers, led by Captain E. Kelly, took off from Jijigga at 06:40 hours, followed ten minutes later by the second wave; each aircraft carried 52 20-pound fragmentation bombs. On arrival over Combolchia aerodrome the leader of the first wave, Kelly, observed an enemy fighter landing and two more about to take off. Although it was five minutes before the time ordered for the attack he dived down, destroyed the aircraft landing, and damaged the other two. As often as not, flying from makeshift desert airfields, in the harshest of conditions, during their time fighting in. The South African squadrons made a name for themselves and played a major role in defeating the Italian forces. No 2 squadron started their combat roll flying obsolete Hawker Furys and Gloster Gladiator, their few Hawker Hurricanes being the most modern type. They were only reequipped with more modern Tomahawks in mid 1941. In June 1941 as an Instructor at 23 and 27 Air Schools, Kelly subsequently served as Chief Flying Instructor at the Empire Central Flying School, U. From November 1943, and was advanced to temporary Lieutenant-Colonel on 15 November 1944. He relinquished his commission in March 1946, and was killed in a car accident in. Condition GVF, modern mounted – a fine gallantry group to an early South Africa Air Force pilot who saw action during the East Africa Campaign being Awarded the AFC for his service as both a combat pilot and instructor. PLEASE NOTE; If you have any questions and require more images please get in touch. SEE MY OTHER AUCTIONS FOR SIMILAR ITEMS. KEYWORDS: MEDAL MEDALS BOER KILLED WOUNDED BRIGADE AWARD CAPTAIN COMMANDER LIEUTENANT OFFICER KILLED WOUNDED 1815 AUSTRALIAN NEW ZEALAND ANZAC AIF GALLANTRY SOMME YPRES GALLIPOLI LIGHT HORSE INFANTRY BATTALION. The item “WW2 1944 AIR FORCE CROSS AFC MEDAL GROUP EAST AFRICA 1940-41″ is in sale since Friday, September 6, 2019. This item is in the category “Collectables\Militaria\World War II (1939-1945)\Medals/ Ribbons”. The seller is “albatrosj1″ and is located in SCOTLAND. This item can be shipped worldwide.

Ww1 & Ww2 Medal Group With Gsm Iraq, Pte Quayle, East Yorkshire Regiment

By admin on April 22, 2019
This entry is filed under medal and tagged east, group, iraq, medal, quayle, regiment, yorkshire.

Ww1 & Ww2 Medal Group With Gsm Iraq, Pte Quayle, East Yorkshire Regiment

100% GENUINE FULL SIZE & CORRECTLY NAMED WW1 & WW2 MEDAL GROUP. COMPLETE WITH BOTH MIC & MEDAL ROLL DETAILS THAT STATE ROBERT QUAYLE LIVED AT 120 HARVEY STREET, BYKER, NEWCASTLE ON TYNE. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO CONTACT ME WITH ANY QUESTIONS THAT YOU MAY HAVE? AND I WILL BE HAPPY TO OFFER ADVICE AND ASSISTANCE. The item “WW1 & WW2 MEDAL GROUP WITH GSM IRAQ, PTE QUAYLE, EAST YORKSHIRE REGIMENT” is in sale since Sunday, July 30, 2017. This item is in the category “Collectables\Militaria\World War I (1914-1918)\Medals/ Ribbons”. The seller is “themedalcentre” and is located in Hexham. This item can be shipped worldwide.

Type: Medals & Ribbons
Era: 1914-1945
Conflict: World War I (1914-1918)
Service: Army
Country/ Organization: Great Britain
Issued/ Not-Issued: Issued
Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom

East West Africa Benin & WW1 Trio 1914 15 Star War & Victory medals H Hughes RM

By admin on March 6, 2019
This entry is filed under east and tagged africa, benin, east, hughes, medals, star, trio, victory, west.

East West Africa Benin & WW1 Trio 1914 15 Star War & Victory medals H Hughes RM

Extremely Fine condition, minimal sign of light use and wear if any, Private H McD Hughes Royal Marines, East and West Africa medal Benin clasp (this medal renamed), WW1 1914-15 Star , British War and Victory Medals to Pte H M Hughes Royal Marines, See pictures for condition, comes with copy medal card for trio only, for further research. East West Africa Benin & WW1 Trio 1914 15 Star War & Victory medals H Hughes RM. East & West Africa medal Benin clasp & WW1 Great War Trio Star British War & Victory medal group Extremely Fine condition, minimal sign of light use and wear if any, Private H McD Hughes Royal Marines, East and West Africa medal Benin clasp (this medal renamed), WW1 1914-15 Star , British War and Victory Medals to Pte H M Hughes Royal Marines, See pictures for condition, (please note unusual name , sometimes he uses Hugh McD Hughes or plain Hugh Hughes) comes with copy medal card for trio only, other unconfirmed , for further research. Benin Expedition of 1897. Was a punative expedition. By a United Kingdom force of 1,200 under Admiral Sir Harry Rawson. In response to the ambush of a previous British-led party under Acting Consul General James Philips (which had left all but two men dead). Rawson’s troops captured, burned, and looted Benin City. Bringing to an end the west African Kingdom of Benin. As a result, much of the country’s art, including the Benin Bronzes, were relocated to Britain. Tailor your auctions with Auctiva’s. Track Page Views With. Auctiva’s FREE Counter. The item “East West Africa Benin & WW1 Trio 1914 15 Star War & Victory medals H Hughes RM” is in sale since Monday, February 11, 2019. This item is in the category “Collectables\Militaria\World War I (1914-1918)\Other World War I Militaria”. The seller is “theonlineauctionsale” and is located in Offchurch, Leamington Spa. This item can be shipped worldwide.

Type: Medals & Ribbons
Era: 1816-1913
Issued/ Not-Issued: Issued
Service: Navy
Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
Conflict: World War I (1914-1918)
Country/ Organization: Great Britain

Span Aria Label World War II Veteran From East Longmeadow Receives Medals For Service By Wwlp 22news 1 Month Ago 50 Seconds 31 Views World War II Veteran From East Longmeadow Receives Medals For Service Span

By admin on December 19, 2018
This entry is filed under span and tagged 22news, aria, east, label, longmeadow, medals, month, receives, seconds, service, span, veteran, views, world, wwlp.

Boer War & WW1 Meritorious Service Medal group Sgt Upton East Kent & Essex Regt

By admin on June 24, 2018
This entry is filed under boer and tagged boer, east, essex, group, kent, medal, meritorious, regt, service, upton.

Boer War & WW1 Meritorious Service Medal group Sgt Upton East Kent & Essex Regt

Medal group , Boer War & WW1 , Sgt William J Upton, for further research. QSA has 2 clasps, Orange Free State and Cape Colony, (also eligable SA 01) confirmed on medal roll, unconfirmed KSA has SA 01 & SA 02 (clasps are tailors copies on KSA), both have same contemporary engraved same style capital letters, renamed probably due to change of rank from Private to Corporal, “5897 CPL W UPTON E KENTS”. (this medal requires further research, could be interesting story). Boer War & WW1 Meritorious Service Medal group Sgt Upton East Kent & Essex Regt. Boer War KSA QSA WWI MSM medal group Sgt W J Upton East Kent & Essex Regiment. Medal group for further research, QSA & KSA named in matching contemporary engraved lettering to “5897 CPL W UPTON E KENTS” (renamed probably for change of rank to Corporal) comes with QSA medal roll confirming clasps Orange Free State, Cape Clony and eligable South Africa 1901 (early version with faint ghost dates below wreath pointing to letter “R” in Africa), KSA unconfirmed and SA 1901 & SA 1902 clasps are taylors copies. World War I trio with Meritorious Service medal for bravery in the field requires further research, should be an interesting story as could possibly have earned award 1st day of Somme? All officially impressed name. MSM renamed possibly for change of rank and medal roll states Star officially had rank changed to Sgt, probably promoted after the Somme/receiving MSM? The 1st Battalion saw action in the Anglo-Egyptian War and the 2nd Battalion, 3rd Battalion, 1st Volunteer (Militia) Battalion and 2nd Volunteer (Weald of Kent) Battalion all saw action during the 2nd Boer War with Captain Naunton Henry Vertue of the 2nd Battalion serving as brigade major to the 11th infantry Brigade under Major General Edward Woodgate. At the Battle of Spion Kop where he was mortally wounded in January 1900. Poster calling on the men of Essex to volunteer for Kitchener’s Army. During WW1, the Essex Regiment provided 30 infantry battalions to the British Army. The 3rd (Special Reserve) (formerly Militia) battalion was mobilised to supply drafts to the two Regular battalions. On the outbreak of war, the Territorial battalions 4th-7th, and 8th (Cyclist) battalions, all formed second line (2/4-2/8th) and eventually third line (3/4th-3/8th) battalions. Three service battalions (9th, 10th and 11th) and one reserve battalion (12th), were formed from volunteers in 1914 as part of Kitchener’s Army. A further service battalion 13th (West Ham), was raised by the Mayor and Borough of Westham. Reserve battalions were created as the war progressed, including the 14th (from the depot companies of the 13th), the 15th, 16th and 17th (from provisional battalions), the 18th (Home Service) and 1st and 2nd Garrison Battalions. After serving in home defence, the Essex Brigade containing the 1/4th, 1/5th, 1/6th and 1/7th battalions and now numbered the 161st and 54th landed at Sulva in August 1915 in an attempt to restart the stalled Gallipoli Campaign. The four Essex battalions saw some hard fighting, but lost even more men to sickness. They were withdrawn to Egypt in December before the Gallipoli Peninsula was finally abandoned. Battle of the Somme. The 1st Battalion took part in the first day of the Battle of the Somme on 1 July 1916. It was delayed by heavy enemy fire and congestion in the communication trenches. The Newfoundland Regiment advancing to the left of the Essex battalion was almost entirely wiped out as it advanced towards the German lines. The companies came under heavy artillery and machine gun fire almost as soon as they appeared over the parapet, causing heavy losses. The attack became bogged down in NO MAN’S LAND. The survivors of the battalion received orders to hold their position along the line of’Mary Redan”New Trench”Regent Street’. The worst day in British army History for losses. The names of 959 members of the Essex Regiment are recorded on the Thiepval memorial, commemorating the officers and men of the regiment who died on the Somme and have no known grave. Auctiva gets you noticed! Track Page Views With. Auctiva’s FREE Counter. The item “Boer War & WW1 Meritorious Service Medal group Sgt Upton East Kent & Essex Regt” is in sale since Sunday, June 10, 2018. This item is in the category “Collectables\Militaria\Boer War (1899-1902)”. The seller is “theonlineauctionsale” and is located in England. This item can be shipped worldwide.

Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
Country/ Organization: Great Britain
Issued/ Not-Issued: Issued
Type: Medals & Ribbons
Conflict: Boer War (1899-1902)
Service: Army
Era: 1914-1945

Victorian & WW1 medals East West Africa Benin 1897 LSGC T Clarke Royal Marines

By admin on May 5, 2018
This entry is filed under victorian and tagged africa, benin, clarke, east, lsgc, marines, medals, royal, victorian, west.

Victorian & WW1 medals East West Africa Benin 1897 LSGC T Clarke Royal Marines

Victorian & WW1 medals East West Africa Benin 1897 LSGC T Clarke Royal Marines. East & West Africa CAMPAIGN MEDAL Benin 1897 named Private Thomas A Clarke Royal Marines H. One of 80 East & West Africa M. Benin Expedition of 1897. Was a punative expedition. By a United Kingdom force of 1,200 under Admiral Sir Harry Rawson. In response to the ambush of a previous British-led party under Acting Consul General James Philips (which had left all but two men dead). Rawson’s troops captured, burned, and looted Benin City. Bringing to an end the west African Kingdom of Benin. As a result, much of the country’s art, including the Benin Bronzes, were relocated to Britain. Private T A Clarke Royal Marines Light Infantry served aboard HMS Magpie, he would have been one of the 1200 men involved in the punative action against Benin kingdom 1897. In February 1897, HMS “Magpie” was part of a squadron that landed a Naval Brigade in what is now Dahomey where the “city” of Benin was captured and destroyed. Royal Marine Clarke was one of only 80 on HMS Magpie awarded the medal with Benin 1897 Clasp. Was a 6-gun, “Readbreast class” composite screw gunboat. Built at Pembroke Dock, launched 15-Mar-1889, 165ft long, 31ft wide and displacing 805 tons. Armed with 6 x 4in guns. During this expedition HMS Magpie was commanded by Henry Venn Wood Elliot. He was promoted to the rank of Commander dated 25 May, 1897, for his services in the Benin Expedition. GREAT WAR 1914-18 Battleship HMS Majestic. Private Clark enrolled in the Royal Navy Fleet reserve 1904 and was recalled at outbreak of war 1914, serving on the battleship HMS Majestic. In early 1915, she was dispatched to the Mediterranean. For service in the Dardanelles Campaign. She participated in bombardments of Turkish. Forts and supported the Allied landings at Gallipoli. During the campaign 18th April 1915 she was involved in a Victoria Cross action, the rescue of British Submarine E-15. Sadly on 27 May 1915, she was torpedoed by a German U-Boat. U-21 at Cape Helles. Sinking with the loss of 49 men, he survived the sinking. He served next on two more battleships, HMS Revenge and later HMS Redoubtable, invalided out of service April 1918 and received the Great War trio, (1914-15 Star, British War and Victory medal) and later the Royal Navy Reserve Long Service Good Conduct medal March 1923. Copy service record included. Auctiva gets you noticed! Attention Sellers – Get Templates Image Hosting, Scheduling at Auctiva. Track Page Views With. Auctiva’s FREE Counter. The item “Victorian & WW1 medals East West Africa Benin 1897 LSGC T Clarke Royal Marines” is in sale since Thursday, May 03, 2018. This item is in the category “Collectables\Militaria\19th Century (1800-1899)\Medals/ Ribbons”. The seller is “theonlineauctionsale” and is located in England. This item can be shipped worldwide.

Type: Medals & Ribbons
Era: 1816-1913
Issued/ Not-Issued: Issued
Conflict: Africa 1897 – WW1 1914-18
Service: Marines
Country/ Organization: Great Britain
Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom

Ww2 Medal Group With Gsm Palestine, Pte Armstrong Ramc, Kia Middle East 1941

By admin on June 17, 2017
This entry is filed under medal and tagged armstrong, east, group, medal, middle, palestine, ramc.

Ww2 Medal Group With Gsm Palestine, Pte Armstrong Ramc, Kia Middle East 1941

100% GENUINE FULL SIZE & CORRECTLY NAMED (WW2 CAMPAIGN MEDAL UNNAMED AS ISSUED). FREDERICK JAMES ARMSTRONG WAS BORN IN WEST HARTLEPOOL AND INDEED LIVED IN WEST HARTLEPOOL. IN THE ARAB REVIOLT OF 1936-39 HE SERVED WITH THE 2/3RD CAVALRY FIELD AMBULANCE OF THE R. C AND WAS AWARDED A SIX A SIDE FOOTBALL MEDAL WHILST OUT IN PALESTINE. HE DIED IN THE MIDDLE EAST. AGE 30 AND IS BURIED IN THE CAIRO WAR MEMORIAL CEMTERY IN EGYPT. HE IS RECORDED BY THE C. C AS THE LATE SON OF MR & MRS HARRY ARMSTRONG OF WEST HARTELPOOL, COUNTY DURHAM & THE HUSBAND OF MIINE. ARMSTRONG OF WEST HATLEPOOL. HOWEVER THE GSM IS ADDRESSED TO HIS WIDOW MRS. OF 3 BORROWDALE, NEW CHURCH HALL, RISLEY, NEAR WARRINGTON. COMPLETE WITH DETAILS FROM BOTH THE ARMY ROLL OF HONOUR AND THE C. C ALONG WITH MEDAL ROLL DETAILS FOR THE GSM PALESTINE. BUT THIS WILL BE CHARGED AT COST AND I WOULD PREFER IT IF BUYERS CONTACTED ME BEFORE PURCHASING IF WISHING TO USE THE INSURED SERVICE. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO CONTACT ME WITH ANY QUESTIONS THAT YOU MAY HAVE? AND I WILL BE HAPPY TO OFFER ADVICE AND ASSISTANCE. The item “WW2 MEDAL GROUP WITH GSM PALESTINE, PTE ARMSTRONG RAMC, KIA MIDDLE EAST 1941″ is in sale since Thursday, June 08, 2017. This item is in the category “Collectables\Militaria\World War II (1939-1945)\Medals/ Ribbons”. The seller is “themedalcentre” and is located in Hexham. This item can be shipped worldwide.

Type: Medals & Ribbons
Era: 1914-1945
Conflict: World War II (1939-1945)
Country/ Organization: Great Britain
Issued/ Not-Issued: Issued
Service: Army
Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom

German WW I and WW II medal bar original iron cross 2´class medals east medal

By admin on March 14, 2017
This entry is filed under german and tagged 2class, cross, east, german, iron, medal, medals, original.

German WW I and WW II medal bar original iron cross 2´class medals east medal

Original and authentic 7´er medal bar!!! All medals are allowed for collectors!!! WW II iron cross 1939 second class on a medal bar!!!! These medals are rare and in good condition. All looks in my opinion original, authentic and in good condition. Iron cross second class one pieces construction 2. War merrit cross swords bronce 1939 3. Medal for cold winter fight in Russia 1941 4. Service medal of Wehrmacht 4 years 5. Golden service medal 25 years in unit 6. Silver service medal of 18 years in unit 7. Medals are from my private collection. These medal are coming from my private collection and was for a long time in my collection. Please visit my other items on Eay store!!! We check the stuff with our fine books. The item “German WW I and WW II medal bar original iron cross 2´class medals east medal” is in sale since Friday, March 10, 2017. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\WW I (1914-18)\Original Period Items\Germany\Medals, Pins & Ribbons”. The seller is “history1901″ and is located in Dorsten. This item can be shipped worldwide.

WW1 DEATH PLAQUE & MEDALS, KIA 1st DAY OF SOMME, CSM 8th Bn EAST SURREY REGT

By admin on March 3, 2017
This entry is filed under death and tagged death, east, medals, plaque, regt, somme, surrey.

WW1 DEATH PLAQUE & MEDALS, KIA 1st DAY OF SOMME, CSM 8th Bn EAST SURREY REGT

COMPANY SERGEANT MAJOR ERNEST CHENEY LAUGHTON, FIRST DAY OF THE SOMME CASAULTY. THE FAMOUS “FOOTBALL CHARGE” OF CAPTAIN NEVILL, 8th BATTALION EAST SURREY REGIMENT. WW1 MEMORIAL / DEATH PLAQUE NAMED TO “ERNEST CHENEY LAUGHTON”. WW1 1914-15 STAR AND VICTORY MEDAL CORRECTLY NAMED TO 4910. 2″ ON VICTORY MEDAL “. EAST SURREY REGIMENT CAP BADGE WHICH HAS BEEN BROOCHED (PIN MISSING). COPY OF MEDAL INDEX CARD FOR ERNEST C LAUGHTON, SERGEANT AND WARRANT OFFICER CLASS TWO, 8th BATTALION EAST SURREY REGIMENT. “KILLED IN ACTION 1-7-16″. ENTITLED TO 1914-15 STAR, WAR AND VICTORY MEDAL. COPY OF CWGC CASAULTY DETAILS AND SOLDIERS DIED IN THE GRAT WAR. 4910 COMPANY SERJEANT MAJOR ERNEST CHENEY LAUGHTON, 8th Bn EAST SURREY REGIMENT, KILLED IN ACTION 01/07/1916. BORN STOKE PRIOR, WORCESTERSHIRE 16th APRIL 1886. I BELIEVE HE WAS A CIVIL ENGINEER BEFORE THE WAR. CAPTAIN NEVILLE STROLLING QUIETLY AHEAD OF THEM, GIVING AN OCCASIONAL ORDER TO KEEP THE DRESSING SQUARE. THIS COMPANY TOOK FOUR FOOTBALLS OUT WITH THEM WHICH THEY WERE SEEN TO DRIBBLE FORWARD INTO THE SMOKE OF OUR INTENSE BOMBARDMENT ON THE HUN FRONT LINE – 8th Bn EAST SURREY REGIMENT WAR DIARY FOR 1/7/16. THE PLAQUE AND MEDALS ARE IN GOOD CONDITION, MINOR STAINING, MINOR DING TO REVERSE EDGE OF PLAQUE (CANNOT BE SEEN FROM FRONT), PLEASE SEE PHOTO`S. The item “WW1 DEATH PLAQUE & MEDALS, KIA 1st DAY OF SOMME, CSM 8th Bn EAST SURREY REGT” is in sale since Thursday, March 02, 2017. This item is in the category “Collectables\Militaria\World War I (1914-1918)\Medals/ Ribbons”. The seller is “celtic_1966″ and is located in Gloucester. This item can be shipped worldwide.

Type: Medals & Ribbons
Era: 1914-1945
Conflict: World War I (1914-1918)
Service: Army
Country/ Organization: Great Britain
Issued/ Not-Issued: Issued
Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom

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