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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

Afghanistan 1878 Medal Manchester Regiment

£185.00
No clasp 729 Pte. Alex Barr 63rd Regiment (Manchester) With a folder of service and family details. Alexander was born in 1844 in Killbarchan, Renfrew, Scotland and enlisted into the 63rd Regiment of foot on 8th January 1862. He stated his occupation to be a Weaver. From 17th August 1864 to 13th August 1865 he served in Canada. He was confined on 25th September 1866 for being drunk on duty and imprisoned until 8th November 1866. He was tried and imprisoned again for being drunk on duty 24th January 1871. His military records state he was attached to the 2nd 18th Foot (Royal Irish) April-June 1871. He then served in the East Indies January 1872 and served during the Afghan War of 1878 and was discharged 17th June 1881. He was married in 1885. Confirmed on the roll as entitled to an Afghan Medal no clasp. Condition as shown in photographs

An Attributed OBE Medal for services in Hong Kong

£150.00

Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE)

In original Royal Mint box- confirmed by family that this was awarded to him in the 1964 Birthday Honours list for services in Hong Kong supplying mains water to Red China to the colony.

Edward Parr Wilmot-Morgan, Assistant Director of Public Works, Hong Kong.

The Queen's Birthday Honours 1964 were appointments in many of the Commonwealth realms of Queen Elizabeth II to various orders and honours to reward and highlight good works by citizens of those countries. The appointments were made to celebrate the official birthday of The Queen. They were announced on 13 June 1964 for the United Kingdom,Australia, New Zealand, Sierra Leone and Jamaica. The recipients of honours are displayed here as they were styled before their new honour, and arranged by honour, with classes (Knight, Knight Grand Cross, etc.) and then divisions (Military, Civil, etc.) as appropriate.

Condition as shown in photographs

Army Victorian Long Service & Good Conduct Medal

£150.00
Small letter reverse Royal Artillery 18039  Qr. Mr. Sgt. E. Martin. R.A. Edwin was born in 1852 in Sutton Waldron near Shaftesbury, Dorset. He enlisted into the Royal Artillery on 19th February 1872 at Southampton. He served in India at home and Halifax Novia Scotia, Canada before being discharged at Chatham in 1897. He was awarded his Long Service Medal 1st October 1890. Accompanied by a file of service and family details. Condition as shown in photographs

Ashantee Medal 1873-74 Royal Navy

£335.00
Ashantee Medal 1873-74 no clasp W. Adams AB H.M.S. Druid 73-74 Named in the correct style. Medal sent to him on H.M.S. Druid 26th February 1876. 212 medals awarded to the ship. Condition as shown in photographs
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Canadian Voluntary Service Medal 1939-45

£45.00
Unnamed as issued Awarded for 18 months voluntary service in the Canadian forces from 3rd September 1939- 1st March 1947 Issued in silver Condition as shown in photographs

Civil Defence Long Service Medal

£45.00
Elizabeth II. British version In original Royal Mint presentation box. (faded text) This medal was issued unnamed to those who had completed 15 years of service in a wide range of civil defence organisations. Issued in copper-nickel from March 1961. Condition as shown in photographs

Colour Sergeant's Victorian Long Service and Good Conduct Medal Royal Artillery

£150.00
Victorian small letter reverse 4960 CS. G. Edwards RA George Edwards was born in 1859 in Churchill near Kidderminster. He enlisted at Birmingham into the Royal Artillery on 31st December 1880. He listed as a 'Carter' and was 5ft. 6" tall. For the first 10 years of his service he served on 'home stations' ranked as Bombardier 1st May 1882, Corporal 22nd August 1886, Sergeant 20th August 1888 and promoted to Company Sergeant Major 1889. He was posted to Malta October 1891 and promoted to Colour Sergeant 28th September 1892. He served in Malta for over 5 years. He was discharged on 30th December 1902 having served for over 20 years. With file of copy service and family details 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

Crimea Medal Clasp Sebastopol

£295.00
Gunner Edwin Male 6Bn. RL Arty. 4239 Gunner Edwin Male 6th Bn. Royal Artillery. Regimentally impressed naming, clasp confirmed on roll. In Captain Mowbrey's Company roll signed at Kamari Camp Crimea 23rd August 1855. Also entitled to a Turkish Crimea Medal. Condition as shown in photographs