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1914 Trio Royal Fleet Reserve Long Service RMLI

£295.00
-1914 Star with copy slider clasp named CH. 6754 PTE. J. A. STRIDE R.M. BRIGADE -War Medal named CH. 6754 PTE. J. A. STRIDE R.M.L.I. -Victory Medal named CH. 6754 PTE. J. A. STRIDE R.M.L.I. -Royal Fleet Reserve Long Service & Good conduct Medal George V Admiral's uniform named CH. 6754  (B.288) J. A. STRIDE PTE. R.F.R. With copy service details confirming he landed at Ostend and therefore entitled to the clasp on his 1914 Star. His papers show he enlisted 10th October 1888 into the Chatham division Royal Marine Light Infantry. It shows he was born in Handsworth, London in December 1870 and was a 'Porter' on enlistment. He appears to have transferred to the Portsmouth Division before returning to Chatham Division and served on H.M.S. 'Camperdown' and H.M.S. 'Victoria' in the 1890s. At the end of his enlistment period he enrolled in the Royal Fleet Reserve July 1906. Service papers confirm WWI service. Condition as shown in photographs

1914-15 Star Northumberland Fusiliers

£65.00
6240 Pte. R. Brebner Northumberland Fusiliers Robert Brebner served with the 11th Bn. Northumberland Fusiliers. Entering France 25th August 1915 and died of wounds 7th July 1916. Commemorated at Thiepval Memorial Pier and Face 10B, 11B and 12B. With copy Commonwealth War Graves document and WWI Index card document confirming entitlement to star. He would also be entitled to a War & Victory Medal. Condition as shown in photographs

1914-15 Trio, Plaque London Field Ambulance RAMC

£275.00
-1914-15 Star 1708 Pte. E. A. Austing RAMC -War & Victory Medal 536146 Pte. E. A. Austing RAMC -Death Plaque Ernest Albert Austing -Scroll & Buckingham Palace note (stuck on to cardboard and appear to have been removed from a frame) Killed in action 5th June 1917 aged 24. Commemorated Poperinghe New Military Cemetery. The son of Mr and Mrs A. F. W. Austing 9 Alroy Road, Harringay, London. Condition as shown in photographs

A Wounded and then Killed in Action Royal Fusilier Group- also awarded the Military Medal

£695.00
-Military Medal George V 1136 Pte. H. Croudace 17th Royal Fusiliers -1914-15 Star numbered E-1136 -War Medal and Victory Medal numbered GS-47864 Henry was born in 1882 at North Wingfield, Derbyshire and before the first World War was a bank Clerk for the Union of London and Smiths Bank. He was Secretary of the local Boy Scout Association, was a member of Mansfield swimming club and sang in the choir of Saint Mark's Church, Mansfield. He enlisted in October 1914 into the Royal Fusiliers and whilst serving with the 17th Empire Battalion, was awarded the Military Medal. London Gazette issue 29701 the 8/8/1916, awarded for 'the Germans blew up a big mine in the British lines and wrecked all the trenches in the vicinity. A sergeant and 2 men scrambled over the wreckage and held the crater for several hours against the enemy until help arrived and the Germans were driven back. Germans put up a strong artillery fire and looked like taking back the crater but failed. All 3 men received the Military Medal' including Croudace. It was awarded for 'Bravery in the field' at Vimy Ridge. It is noted that he was wounded in action at Melville Wood, gunshot wound to the right thigh and appears to have been discharged on 12/9/1916 at Weybridge. He appears to have rejoined the 22nd Btn. Royal Fusiliers and was killed in action 17/2/1917 at Petit Miraumont. He is commemorated at the Thiepval Memorial Pier and Face 8 C 9 A and 16 A. Additional copy paperwork and photograph included with medals. A good opportunity to add a well documented Royal Fusilier gallantry group to your collection. Wounded, awarded the Military Medal and then killed in action. Condition as shown in photographs

Crediton Born Edwardian Long Service Medal Royal Garrison Artillery

£115.00
Long Service and Good Conduct Medal Edward VII 56955 Gnr. R. Lake. RGA. Robert was born in Crediton in 1862 according to his attestation papers however 'Genes Reunited' record his birth in 1858. He enlisted on 20th September 1886 in Devonport, Devon aged 23yrs and 10 months giving his trade as a 'labourer'. He was 5ft 6" tall, fair complexion, blue eyes and auburn hair. It is stated his religion was Church of England joining the Royal Garrison Artillery. 28th August 1887 he was posted to Gibraltar and on 27th August 1894 he married Caroline Moore at the Presbyterian Church in Gibraltar. Their daughter Margaret was born 23rd February 1894 in Gibraltar and in September 1894 he re-engaged to complete 12 years with the colours. In March 1896 their second daughter Caroline was born also in Gibraltar. He and his family returned to England January 1897 and their third daughter Rose Victoria was born in Kent 29th July 1897. In September 1897 the family and himself returned for service in Gibraltar. He then appears to have been transferred to serve in Malta returning to England October 1902 where his son Robert Ernest was born July 1903 whilst the family were living in Cambridge Barracks. He was awarded his Long Service and Good Conduct Medal on 13th July 1907 whilst serving with no. 37 company Royal Garrison Company with a £5 gratuity.  He was discharged on 19th September 1907 with a pension of 13d per week for life. His character had been exemplary and his intended place of residence was stated to be 59 Collingwood Road, Southsea, Hampshire. Sadly just over 2 years later he dies in Portsmouth. Accompanied by a file of service and family copy documentation. Condition as shown in photographs