WW1 Medal Pairs & Groups

BWM & Victory Medal Pairs to British Recipients

49557 Pte. A.G. Evans Welsh R. - GVF - minor e.k's. on BWM $80
4-3731. Pte. J. Rodgers. North’d Fus. James Rodgers b. 1884 from Cowers Lane, Shottle nr. Derby. Served 1/4th. 20th and 23rd Battalions (Tyneside Scottish), Wounded by GSW to head, Discharged 5/11/18 edge bruise to BWM, NEF court mounted, MIC conf. only awards. $135
1098 Pte. J. Reid R. Scots Fine, long ribbons, $80
33916 W.O. Cl 2 J.H. Walker North'n R., GVF $125
3125 Pte J.R. Tempest A. Cyc. Corps, Army Cyclist Corps, MIC shows also served in:- Yorkshire Regiment, Royal Engineers, East Lancashire Regiment, (missing 14/15 Star), GVF, $150
14764 Pte A. Horsley Hamps R. GVF - $80
282028 Pte. F. S. Stroud 13‑ Hussars - Private Frank Stroud enlisted for the on the 20th of September 1915 was discharged from the South Notts Hussars, having previously served in the 13th Hussars, on the 26th of June 1919 being ‑ No Longer being physically fit For war service ‑ he received Silver War Badge No. B286684. Sold with copy SWB Roll and copy Medal Rolls confirming both Regiments. GVF. toned, a few edge knicks on BWM. $140
Payr. S. Lt. J. Bell. R.N.R. – EF - $140
P-1263 A. Cpl. W. S. Baldray. M.F.P. - VF $85
2. Lieut. F. R. Farquharson. E-copy of MIC which shows that he attained the rank of Lieutenant and that he applied for his medals, address c/o Messrs. Kodak Co., Glasgow, Good very fine. $120
80322 Pte. E. Montague. R.A.M.C. - Died of wounds on Western Front, 24th March 1918 serving with 57th Field Ambulance NEF, Poly ribbons - $140
292709 PTE. W. MOODY MIDDX. R. – MIC gives Walter J. Moody, awarded a pair only. - GVF - $85
105799 Spr. F. McCallum. R.E. - Served on Railways per Medal Roll, was awarded a Pair per his MIC, first name Francis, possibly Belfast connection but several possibles. NEF on silk ribbons - $80
137725 A-2.Cpl. J. J. Angus. R.E. - James Angus was awarded a pair only - EF on Polyester ribbons - $80
388377 Spr. F. H. Morris. R.E. some small staining spots to VM, Good very fine on Poly ribbons - $80
90358 Dvr. D. Prescott. R.E. - Douglas Prescott was awarded a pair only. Near EF, on poly ribbons - $80
SR-4203 Gnr. W. Jackman. R.A. - Nearly Extremely fine on silk ribbons - $80
G-18346 Pte. F. Roberts. E. Kent R. - Lieutenant F. Roberts, East Kent Regiment - Frank Roberts attested for the East Kent Regiment and served with the 2nd Battalion during the Great War on the Western Front. He was subsequently commissioned Second Lieutenant, but presumably given the rank on his pair did not serve overseas as an Officer. MIC shows that he received a Silver War Badge and that the medals were sent to 32 Arcadia Road, Glebe Point, Sydney, N.S.W., Australia. – GVF $100

BWM & Victory Medal Pairs to Canadian Recipients

106202 PTE. C.DOUGLAS, 1 - C.M.R. b. Griswold, KIA 25/6/1916 Ypres. EF $260
106167 PTE. J. CRAWLEY, 1 - C.M.R. Jack Crawley was born in Winnipeg in 1893 and his parent's address was Edmonton Street. He was a machinist and attested at Brandon, Manitoba on the 1st December 1914 for the 1st Canadian Mounted Rifles. He was reported Dead on th 5th June 1916 probably as a result of the disastrous attack by the Germans during The Battle of Mount Sorrel who penetrated the line and killed the Colonel (Lt. Col. A.C. Shaw) and 80 other ranks. Out of 21 Officers and 671 O.R.'s that entered the line on this tour, only 1 Officer and 135 men returned to billets. Some staining to the Victory Medal. Original ribbons. GVF $260
216487 PTE. J. FOSTER. 1- C.M.R.; James Foster was born in November 1880 in Newbury England; he joined on 12th February 1916, having seen previous service in 100th Winnipeg Grenadiers and seven months with Lord Robert’s Chargers as an Officer’s servant in England. About VF, soiled ribbons. $150
190059 PTE J.L. EMERY. 2 CAN INF. EF $150
800082 Pte. E. Major, 3 - Can. Inf. - With service file, B. Antrim, Ireland, July 25th, 1890. Att. Feb. 5th, 1916, Toronto. Occ. Salesman. Attached to Tramway Co. Engineers, wounded May 29th, 1918. (Gassed). - VF Condition - $160
115501 PTE. F.A. IZARD. 8 - CAN. INF. Fred Alfred Izard was born in London England in 1886, records indicate 3 Years previous military service in The Yeomanry at time of enlistment in Regina on 25 May 1915. With copy of Attestation papers. GVF Condition. $140
766307 A.W.O. CL.2. J.E. WALSH. 20-CAN.INF. - EF. $150 - John Eugene Walsh was born on 3rd July 1883 in London, England and he joined the CEF on 1st December 1915, having previously seen service of 15 months in 10th Grenadiers. With Copy of Service Record. Cook in Civilian Occupation.
126557 Pte. J. McElrea, 1st Can. Inf. - Attested Toronto Sept 17th, 1915, Occupation - Farmer. Rec'd severe GSW Left Forearm whilst serving with 7th Bn. on 14th June 1916. E.F. - $150
746034 Pte. F. Kane, 2 Can. Inf. - From Fermanagh, Ireland, Labourer, Attested 14/1/16 at Oshawa in 116th Battalion. Hospitalized for Shell-shock (8) weeks in France and (3) weeks with Influenza in 1918, Medically discharged. GVF $160
775008 L. Cpl. A. W. Barber, 38-Can. Inf. Arthur Wellington Barber was born in Toronto, Occupation Clerk, Attested Dec. 1915 into the 126th Bn CEF. Digitized file is available on-line. EF Dark toned BWM $150
2529428 Pte. G. B. Stuart, 102-Can. Inf., Gordon Benjamin Stuart was born in Brampton, Ontario and working as a Lathe-Hand in Hamilton when he joined the Canadian Mounted Rifles in September 1917. GVF $150
1009565 PTE. M.W. CLARKE. 46-CAN.INF. - Manford Wesley Clarke was born on 22nd December 1897 in Amherst, Nova Scotia he joined the CEF on 1st February 1916. He was Killed in Action on 26th August 1918. EF - $300
823405 PTE. D. CONNOR. 18-CAN.INF. Denis Connor was born on 16th December 1896 in London, Ontario, he joined the CEF on 20th December 1915. GVF - $140
472295 Pte H.B. (Herbert Bruce) Kennedy 46 Can. Inf. KIA 03 Sep 18. EF Toned BWM. - $280
730687 PTE. W. GREEN. 52-CAN.INF. William Green was born on 6th September, 1882 in Aylesbury, England and he joined the CEF on 25th March 1916. Occupation "Crane Driver". - EF - $140
136161 PTE. P.J. WALSH. 2-C.M.R. - Patrick Joseph Walsh was born on 9th March 1884 in Toronto, Ontario and he joined the CEF on 19th July 1915. - VF or better, $140
850042 PTE. W. DEY. 3-CAN.INF. William Dey was born on 28th March 1894 in Aberchirder, Scotland and he joined the CEF on 19th February 1916. Occupation - Grocer. He died of wounds on 30th August 1918. EF - $280
782156 A. CPL. J.H. SPENCE. 5-CAN.INF. (Western Cavalry) John Henry Spence was born on 28th March 1885 in Liverpool, England and joined the CEF on 25th February 1916 at Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, address given as Hodgeville, SK. His NOK is listed as being in Dr0gheda, Ireland. GVF $150
348591 A.S. SJT. V. D. SPAULL C.F.A. - Swing mounted on pin - bar, Service at the Front Pin reverse numbered 251371. - Vaughan Douglas Spaull was born on 20th September 1893 in London, England and joined the CEF on 19th November 1915. - Near EF. $140
800135 PTE. G. KEIR. 19-CAN. INF. Gabriel Keir was born on 19th August 1882 in Renfrew, Scotland and joined the CEF on 14th February 1916. He was a Stonemason by trade residing in Toronto. VF $140
Lieut. J.C. Hyde - James Clark Hyde was an Electrical Engineer from Westmount, Quebec who attested on 30th January, 1916 having one years prior service in the 21st Battery, C.F.A. He served overseas I the 33rd and 51st Batteries, C.F.A. as well as a spell in the 2nd Canadian Divisional Ammunition Column. Ontario. EF/Mint, repl. ribbons $250
114300 Pte. H.E. Cox, 1 C.M.R. - Harold Ernest Cox was born in Leytonstone, Essex, England and attested at Lloydminster, Saskatchewan on March 11th, 1915 giving his occupation as a Farmer. He was a member of the 22nd Saskatchewan Light Horse. Appart from having his appendix out, he was not wounded. Service file is digitized and now on-line. GVF $150
240 DRV. W. THOMSON. C.F.A. William Thomson was born on 18th May 1893 in Glasgow, Scotland. He joined the CEF on 26th February 1915 having seen previous six years service with 44th Glasgow Coy. B.B. - GVF - $120
409070 A.SJT. J.H. POTTS. 18-CAN. INF. John Hubert Potts was born on 9th March 1893 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, he joined the CEF on 11th June 1915. Dark toned BWM, GVF $140
1096324 Pte. I.E. Watts. 3-Can. Inf. $140. Issac Ernest Watts was a metal Polisher from Toronto, a pre-war member of the 9th Mississauga Horse Militia unit. GVF - $140
757071 A. Cpl. J. Garnish, 3-Can. Inf. - From Barnstaple, Devon, England and a Blacksmith by occupation. NEF $150
488792 CPL. T. KERR. 43-CAN.INF. Thomas Kerr was born on 9th October 1889 in Galashiels, Scotland. He joined the C.E.F. on 30th November 1915 having seen previous service in 63rd Regt. He was awarded a D.C.M. for the attack on Upton Wood on 30th August 1918, “When his platoon became disorganized due to thick fog, he reorganized his men and led them round the flank of Dodo Wood and on to the final objective. On two occasions his platoon was delayed by parties of the enemy in shell holes. He went forward under fire and accounted for the enemy”. EF. Original silk ribbons. $320
463285 A. SJT. E.A. GILLETT 48-CAN.INF. Edwin Arthur Gillett was born on 29th May 1886 in Rotherham, South Yorkshire, England, he joined the CEF on 30th July 1915 at Vernon, B.C. His stated occupation was “Bookeeper”. He enlisted in the 48th Battalion, Served in 3rd Pioneers, received various punishments including 7 days of Field Punishment No. 1 and on 3.2.17 became attached to 15th Canadian Machine Gun Co. - EF - $160, with original silk ribbons, like new.
410419 L. CPL. L.G. TOMKINSON. 38- CAN. INF. Leonard George Tomkinson was born on 22nd August 1885 in London, England. He joined the CEF in April 1915 having seen previous service in 1st Queen’s (West Surrey) Regiment (Cadets). His occupation was stated to be “Commercial Traveller”. a few scratches on Obv. of BWM, otherwise GVF $140
171204 PTE. W.C. SPAFFORD. 2-CAN. INF. Walter Clayton Spafford was born 3rd Oct 1876 at Athol Prince Edward, Ontario having had 2 years prior service with the 10th Royal Grenadiers and 2 years in the 16th Battalion. VF. Court Mounted, some spots on Victory. $140
690188 Pte. J. P. Taylor, 3-Can. Inf. James Prunty Taylor was born in South River, Ontario on 14th March 1894. A Butcher by occupation, living at 14 Rowanwood Avenue, Hamilton, Ontario, he attested for the 173rd Battalion Highlanders on 3 February 1916, having previously served 1 year in the 91st Cameron Highlanders Militia Regiment. He served on the Western Front in the 3rd Battalion CEF. VF, contact marks on BWM, slack suspension. $150
LIEUT. C.H. STALKER - with matching Miniature Medal Pair, both swing mounted on pin bars, plus his ribbon bar. - Colin Holmes Stalker was born on 1st October 1894 in Toronto, Ontario. He joined the 234th Battalion CEF as an officer on 17th April 1916, having seen previous service with G.G.B.G and was in C.O.T.C. for a year and six months. VF (Minis are EF) - $270
86308 Cpl. W. W. Nobes. C.F.A. Walter William Nobes was born at Woodhay, Hampshire, UK in 1884 and was an Electrician by trade when he attested in 1915 at Winnipeg, stating that he had 3 years prior service with the 8^th Battery, C.F.A. He served in 2^nd D.A.C. and also 5^th Brigade, C.F.A. - Good very fine. $110
1251925 Gnr. F. Cunningham. C.F.A. Frederick Cunningham was born on 1st July 1886 at Belfast, Antrim, Ireland and attested on 16th May 1917 giving his occupation as an Engineer. He had a very “spotty” disciplinary record, and received 28 days detention for stealing 20 pounds of sugar in August 1919. He had previous infractions including self inflicted injuries caused by pouring gasoline on a fire causing his clothes to catch fire. With a postcard photo believed to be Cunningham (looks like hand scars visible). Very fine, on original faded ribbons. $130
1 Pte. C. Harris, 13th Can. Inf, Cecil Harris was born on 16th July 1896 at Webbwood, Ontario and was a Hotelman by occupation when he attested on 6th October 1915 at Niagara. He was KIA on April 19th, 1916 at Ypres (The Bluff|). Commemorated on the Ypres Memorial (Menin Gate). EF Condition $280
28511 Pte. J. Marshall. 19 Can. Inf. - John Marshall was born at Whitchurch, Ontario on 17th October 1884 and was a Painter by occupation when he attested on 11th April 1916 at Nemarket, Ontario in the 220th Battalion. Later transferred to the 19th Battalion, he served with them in France from late 1917 until the end of the war. GVF, long original ribbons. - $140
322865 PTE. G.T. BROWN. C.F.A. - George Thomas Brown was b. 1st Nov. 1879 in Scarborough, Yorkshire, England. He married Ada Jane Greenfield in 1903. He was a Bill Poster residing in Toronto when he attested on 1st Feb. 1916. He was transferred to the 1st D.A.C. on the day he was killed as part of the 1st Brigade, C.F.A. in the vicinity of Neuville - St. Vaast. He was laid to rest at Villers Station Military Cemetery. There supposedly is a photo of him online, he appears on ancestry also. NEF cond'n on new ribbons, $200
2378862 Pte. W. Rae. 52-Can.Inf. William Rae was born on 22^nd Feb. 1892 at Hamilton, Lanarkshire, Scotland and was a Carpenter by trade when he was drafted on 10^th Oct. 1917 at Winnipeg into the 52nd Battalion before being transferred to the 27th in 1918. Very fine. $140
23125 PTE. E. DOUVILLE. 75-CAN.INF. - GVF e.k. on BWM and original ribbons reversed, Emile was born at Black Lake, QC Feb 1888, Occ. Labourer. Attested September 1914 looks like into 12th Battalion, also served on nominal roll of Cdn. Ordnance Corps and then 75th Battn. $140
3032107 PTE. J.H. MANCHIP 3-CAN.INF - John Henry Manchip was born 22 June 1886 at Bridgewater, Somerset, resided in Toronto when called up under the MSA on 30th Oct. 1917. Son of William Manchip and Ellen Manchip (nee Millear); younger brother of William Manchip (Service No. 678362) and older brother of Albert George Manchip (Service No. 681419); husband of Gladys Manchip (nee Jennings) married February 26, 1921. Photo of him in later life in what appears to be a Conductor's uniform, he died in 1971. - GVF on new ribbons - $140
526743 PTE. T. ALLAN. C.A.M.C. - Thomas Allan was born on 29 Sept 1880 at Dundee, Scotland and was a Bag-Cutter by Occupation when he attested at Montreal, Quebec in May 1916. He resided at Verdun, Quebec and was married with 4 kids. Served at 4th Casualty Clearing Station. Good very fine on new polyester ribbons. - $120
441472 Pte. R. E. Williams. 42-Can. Inf. - 42nd Royal Highlanders of Canada) Battalion, - Private Robert Elmer Williams was born on 7 November 1896 at Bellrock, Ontario, and having worked as a farmer, enlisted for Great War service on 20 September 1915 at Winnipeg, Manitoba. Original but faded ribbons, NEF - $150
145177 Pte. S. J. Sullivan. 73-Can. Inf. - Private Sidney John Sullivan was born on 21 October 1895 in London, England, and having emigrated to Canada, working as a Cheesemaker in Richmond, Ontario, he enlisted for WWI service on 21 September 1915 at Ottawa. He was killed in action on 4 February 1917 during a trench raid near ‘Arras Alley’. - Attempt to grind out service number on BWM, with test cuts on rim, otherwise, Near EF Original silk ribbon on war medal. - $275
Pair to a Canadian War Artist - 249224 Pte. H. R. Howchin, 116-Can Inf. - Henry Richard Howchin, was born in Belfast, Northern Ireland on 2nd Feb 1888 and served in 2nd Queen's Own Rifles, from Toronto, joined the 208th (Toronto Irish) Battalion of the CEF giving his occupation as an "Artist" and sailed from Halifax 3rd May, 1917. Henry was an Artist and some of his paintings are in the Canadian War Museum collection and also have been on the market. – Worthy of further research - NEF on shortened silk ribbons with a card backer at the top. - $450
86752 Gnr. R. A. Hopkinson. C.F.A. (Canadian Field Artillery) 5th Brigade 18th Battery. Richard Arthur, Occupation Shoemaker, prior service of 5 years with The Lancashire Fusiliers Vounteers, son of James and Ann Hopkinson. He was a widower had a son, James Hopkinson living in Winnipeg. Had attended Bury Grammar School – Died of acute peritonitis in St Bartholemew’s Hospital, London, England on 27th July 1916. One of the oldest, if not the oldest Canadian war death at age 45. Good very fine $180
408838 Pte. E. Moore. 19-Can. Inf. Ernest Nelson Moore was born on 13 August 1885 at Wyevale, Ontario and attested for the Canadian Overseas Expeditionary Force on 8th June 1915. he served with the 19th Battalion, Canadian Infantry during the Great War on the Western Front from 8 May 1916, and suffered a gun shot wound to his left arm on 15 August 1916. He was killed in action on 17 January 1917 and is buried in Bully-Grenay Communal Cemetery, British Extension, France. Circumstances of death give as follows: He with other company bombers were sent forward to assist the Battalion bombers in throwing smoke bombs during a raid made by the Brigade at Cite Calonne, and when carrying out these duties an enemy shell exploded in the bay of the trench occupied by him, killing him instantly - Good very fine $300
886196 Pte. H. L. Locke. 5-Can. Inf. Harry Locke was born in Fulham, London, UK on 15^th March 1884 and was a labourer when he attested at Prince Albert, Saskatchewan for the 188^th Battalion. He transferred to the 5^th Battn in England and was wounded on 11^th April 1917 and again on 11^th Oct 1918. Minor edge bruising, NEF on modern ribbons - $150
3107410 PTE. G.J. YOUNG. 4 CAN. INF. - Young, Gordon Joseph, Date of birth: 1891-11-30, Place of birth: Allanford, Ontario, Occupation “Pharmacist”. Operated a Drugstore in Windsor with his wife from 1925-53 and retired to Owen Sound, died c. 1964 – Mounted as worn, NEF - $150
772034 Pte. F. E. Root. 54-Can. Inf. - Frank Eustace Root was born on Euston Road in London on 18 July 1880 and was working as a blacksmith when he attested with the Canadian Overseas Expeditionary Force on 22 October 1915 at Brantford, Ontario. He disembarked at Halifax and arrived in Liverpool on 18 August 1916, whereupon he transferred to the 8th Reserve Battalion at Witley. He proceeded overseas for service with the 54th Battalion on 10 May 1918, Root was serving with them when on 2 September 1918 he was killed in action in the field by an overhead shell burst along with a comrade during the attack on the Drocourt-Queant Switch Line. His medals were sent to his widow Edith, who was living at 126 Effingham Road, Haringey in London; - GVF Victory on a long original slightly soiled silk ribbon, BWM has a clean silk ribbon. - $300
75563 PTE. W. SMITH. 18-CAN.INF. – William Smith was born at St Albans, Herefordshire, UK on 3^rd Sept 1889 and was a married Florist in Brampton when he attested on 24^th December 1915, originally with the 126^th Battalion. He served in France with the 18^th battalion and was severely wounded to the face and hands with his left thumb being nearly blown off on 6^th May 1917. He died on 7^th May 1954 at Horsham, Sussex whilst on a visit with family from Canada, photos are on ancestry. – GVF - $160

BWM & Bi-lingual Victory Medal Pairs to South African Recipients

Sgt. A. Nesbitt. 6th S.A.I. (Cape Town Highlanders) NEF, with Papers, served 9th S.A. Horse in East Africa, 5th Regt Machine Gun Section, then attached Nigerian Regt. 2nd S.A. Infantry Brigade. Court Martialled for AWOL, various hospitalizations for Malaria etc. in East Africa $130
Pte. L.D. Becker. 1st S.A.I. EF (Bilingual Victory) $120
Pte. J.A. Sutcliffe. 4th S.A.I. EF (Bilingual Victory) $120
Pte. P.J. Thomas. 9th S.A.H. GVF (Bilingual Victory) Service extract, 1 page. $120
Dvr. D.S. Adams. C.A.H.T.C. (Bilingual Victory) GVF $100
Pte. J.J. LABUSCHAGNE 7th S.A.I. Johannes Jacobus Labuschagne, from Indwe, Woodhouse District, Cape Province and was discharged "temporarily unfit" due to being underage in Feb. 1918. He appears to of enlisted twice, the second time he stayed in until January 1919. GVF or better condition, with original silk ribbons. $130
British War and Bilingual Victory Medals (Pte W. C. Walker. 6th S.A.I.) EF $125
Pair: Corporal B. R. Wilhelm, South African Heavy Artillery British War and Bilingual Victory Medals (Cpl. B. R. Wilhelm. S.A.H.A) (16) pages of service documents. Bernard Reynold Wilhelm was from Barkley East, served in German East Africa in 7th S.A. Horse as part of the 2nd Mounted Brigade, transferred to 9th S.A. Horse. was hosp. for Malaria in Sept. 1917, only awards. contact marks thus near very fine $130
Family Group - British War Medal 1914-20 (Pte. P. J. L. Van Eeden, 5th Mtd. Bge.); with South Africa Medal for War Service (573033 J. H. J. Van Eeden) NEF $90
Pair: Gunner E. H. Robinson, South African Field Artillery. British War and Bilingual Victory Medals (Gnr. E. H. Robinson. S.A.F.A.) With 3 pgs. of service records. 864 Gunnner Edmund Herbert Robinson was from Jeppestown, Johannesburg, Transvaal and was posted to the Ammunition Column. Serving in East Africa, e was discharged medically unfit (Orchitis, Hernia etc.) on 13th July 1916 and awarded a SWB. $100
Gnr. E.W. Mitchell S.A.F.A. - The pair of medals was posted Mr E.W. Mitchell C/o Chief Accountant Room 185 S.A. Railways, Johannesburg 12.01.1923 and were kept in boxes in the buff delivery envelope. Boxes are labelled Gnr. No 04 E.W. Mitchell. S.A.F.A. 1098. EF - $120
Gnr. G. W. Beckwith. S.A.H.A. some staining to Victory - VF - $110
L/Cpl. C. H. Denison 1st. S.A.I. - Charles Henry Denison born Bangor, Down, N. Ireland, a Cabinet Maker, served in Southern Rifles, Rebellion and GSWA 5 months, Egypt 94 days, France 1 year 250 days, had a knee injury, Synovitis. Appears on ancestry, died 1976 in S. Africa - glue residue to reverse of both, with service file, Good very fine $125
Pte. L. T. Russell. 1st. S.A.I. Leonard Tree Russell wa b. Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape, a Railway Guard, served in the Anglo Boer war in Port Elizabeth Town Guard and Nesbitt's Horse, was buried by a shell on 20/4/18 and subsequently discharged medically unfit on 15/2/19 with a thick service file, ancestry shows died 16 Jan 1967 - Good very fine - $130
Pte. T. Arnott. 1st. S.A.I. glue residue to reverse of both, Good very fine with a thick service file showing Tom Arnott was b. Lasswade, Edinburgh, Scotland and was a Bricklayer by trade, Served Scottish Horse 1903, attested 28-2-17 and was wounded, disch. 4-3-19,, $130
470106 CPL. R. STEWART. 25-CAN.INF. - Corporal Russell Stewart, born 15 June 1890 at Alton, Nova Scotia, occupation Brakeman, served in the 25th Battalion, Canadian Infantry and suffered a gun shot wound to the left arm on 21st September 1916. Good Very Fine on replacement Poly ribbons - $160.

BWM & Victory Medal Pairs to Indian Recipients

1667 Sowar Kishan Singh, 4 Cavy - F - $180
588 Sowar Banta Singh, 11 Lcrs. - GVF - $190
2336 Sowar Rasul Khan, 17 Cavy. - VF - $190

BWM & Victory Medal Pairs to Australian & New Zealand Recipients

6256 Pte. S. J. Dunn. 21-M.G.C. A.I.F. - Sidney Joseph Dunn was born at Frederickton, New South Wales in December 1892 and was an unmarried shop assistant upon his enlistment at Sydney on 1 May 1916. Embarked aboard the Euripides on 9 September 1916. Twice admitted to hospital in the United Kingdom with venereal disease during his training during 1917, he had also gone absent without leave in November 1916 which cost him 7 days punishment. Dunn served in France from 18 October and was wounded in action with a gun shot wound to the left thigh on 27 October, he was admitted to Chester War Hospital on 2 November. Charged for drunkenness in France in October 1918, Dunn returned to Australia on 4 July 1919; with copied Service Record. good very fine or better, with silk ribbons. $350
5312 Pte. N. Brown. 23 Bn. A.I.F. Nemiah Brown was born at Ultima, New South Wales, Australia, and attested for the Australian Imperial Force at Waitchie, Swan Hill, Victoria. He served with the 23rd Infantry Battalion during the Great War on the Western Front and was killed in action on 1 September 1918 (Attack on Mont St Quentin). He is buried in Hem Farm Military Cemetery, Hem-Monacu, France where many casualties from this battle lie including a Victoria Cross recipient from the same Battalion killed on the same day, Robert "Bob" Mactier, V.C. (17 May 1890 – 1 September 1918) was an Australian recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces. He was one of 64 Australians to receive the award for their actions during the First World War, receiving it as a result of deeds performed during the Battle of Mont St Quentin on 1 September 1918. That day, Mactier was a battalion runner serving with the 23rd Battalion, Australian Imperial Force. He was sent forward by an officer to determine the cause of a delay in the battalion moving into its jumping off position. The cause was a well placed enemy machine gun. On his own initiative, Mactier jumped out of the trench and charged the gun, killing its crew of six. He then charged two other machine guns, killing more crews and causing at least 40 enemy to surrender. He was killed by fire from a fourth machine gun, but not before enabling his battalion to form up on time . Extremely fine - $500

1914 Medal Trios to British Recipients

1914 Star, with copy clasp (61609 Dvr: D. Street. R.F.A.); British War and Victory Medals (61606 Dvr. D. Street. R.A.) Nearly very fine on replacement ribbons. David Street was born in Leyton, Essex, around 1889, and attested for the Royal Artillery in London on 25 May 1910. He served in France from 19 August 1914. His Army Service record notes that he was sent to Military hospital in Mitcham in 1917 and was later issued a Silver War Badge in July 1919 whilst serving as Adjutant at Shoeburyness. $270
Private F. E. Davis, Army Service Corps - 1914 Star (CMT-2762 Pte. F. E. Davis. A.S.C.); British War and Victory Medals (CMT-2762 Pte. F. E. Davis. A.S.C.) Frank Ernest Davis, a motor driver with Rolls Royce in Derby, was born in Nottinghamshire on 7 November 1889. He joined Rolls Royce around 1910 and later attested into the Army Service Corps as a ‘Category C’ Reservist at Derby on 30 April 1914. Mobilized on 6 August 1914, he served during the Great War on the Western Front from 13 August 1914, possibly working in one of the 18 Rolls Royce Armoured Cars. He was discharged upon the termination of his engagement on 11 May 1916. With copied Medal Index Cards and copied research contact marks, very fine $300
Three: Private F. C. Palmer, Manchester Regiment, later Royal Engineers - 1914-15 Star (2102 Pte. F. C. Palmer, Manch. R.); British War and Victory Medals (2102 Pte. F. C. Palmer. Manch. R.) Frederick Charles Palmer was born in Leicester around 1895 and attested for the 7th Battalion, Manchester Regiment on 28 January 1914. Posted to Gallipoli from 1 May 1915, he later transferred from the 1/7th Manchester Regiment to the Royal Engineers Signal Service, being appointed Pioneer in the latter. He survived the Great War, and died in Manchester on 2 July 1941. (No paperwork) Polished, generally very fine on polyester ribbons - $150
Three: Private G. Scattergood, Manchester Regiment, later Royal Army Ordnance Corps - 1914-15 Star (7862 Pte. G. Scattergood, Manch. R.); British War and Victory Medals (13-7862 Pte. G. Scattergood. Manch. R.) George Scattergood served with the Manchester Regiment during the Great War on the Western Front from 8 September 1915. Transferred to the Royal Army Ordnance Corps, he was discharged Class ‘Z’ Reserve on 2 April 1919. (No paperwork) Very fine on polyester ribbons - $150

1914/15 Star Medal Trios to British Recipients

Pte. T.W. Dalton. L'Pool R. (with MID oakleaf), served 1/5th Territorial Bn, wth copy file, medal rolls, M.I.C. (MID not confirmed). Thomas W. Dalton came from Litherland, Liverpool. NEF $180
S/6027 L Cpl J. McMeikan R. Highrs. Rank is Pte. on Pair. (With copied documents, Certs. of Instruction, Canadian Army Discharge Cert. 1941 Med. unfit. MIC, WW1 discharge etc.) VF e.k. on BWM $170
S/5687 Pte. A.W. Wilson. R. Highrs. Alexander served in 10th Bn per label on medals and copy of medal roll. MIC. Christian name Alexander. NEF Condition, with newer watered ribbons - $160
1914-15 Star trio to 4058S J. Durkin Sto R.N.R. With copied service paper, served on R.N.A.S Australia 12/2/15-7/3/16 and also HMS Vivid, was invalided 23/3/16, also with cased Devonport Rifle & Revolver Meeting medal. EF - $325
Lieutenant E. E. Farnol, Royal Field Artillery; 1914-15 Star (Lieut: E. E. Farnol. R.F.A.); British War and Victory Medals (Lieut. E. E. Farnol.) Ernest Edward Farnol served with the Royal Field Artillery during the Great War in West Africa from 30 July 1915. Discharged sometime in 1917, was subsequently refused a SWB. Married to Mary Catherine Maitland. Resided at Dragon's Green, Shipley, Sussex, they had children together, can be found on ancestry. Nearly very fine, on modern ribbons. $180

1914/15 Medal Trios to Canadian Recipients

11410 (PTE. on Star) CPL. C.A. WALTER. 4 CAN. INF. - Charles Alfred Walter was born at Winkfield, Berkshire, England in June 1874. An "Armoury Caretaker" with prior service in Roberts Horse, British South Africa Police and was a Sergeant in the 2nd Dragoons (Scots Greys). He attested at Valcartier on 29th August 1914 and served in France, wounded twice (GSW Scalp and broken ankle) at Ypres he was discharged medically unfit but re-attested for Home Service in January 1918. His rank on his discharge certificate was CQMS. (Company Quarter-Master Sergeant). VF - $275
11134 Pte. J.A. Sanderson, 4-Can Inf. James Alex Sanderson was born in Brandon, Manitoba on 19th March 1893. He was a Prospector by occupation when he attested on 11th Feb. 1915. He married Frida May Knight on 27th Dec. 1916 and he died on 27 Sep 1968 resting at Greenwood Cemetery in Georgetown, Halton, Ontario - EF, $320
14632 Pte J. A. Patterson. Can: M.M.G. Bde: British War and Victory Medals (14632 Sjt. J. A. Patterson. C.M.G.C.). John Alex Patterson was born in Stonewall, Manitoba, Canada in July 1895. Initially a Trooper with the Fort Garry Horse, he was part of the First Canadian Contingent to sail across to the UK. Patterson subsequently advanced to Sergeant, and transferred to 1st Motor Machine Gun Brigade, Canadian Machine Gun Corps. He died on 13th June 1979 at Rockyview Hospital, Calgary. Scarce to unit - EF - $500
1914-15 Star Trio awarded to Acting-Sergeant Robert Wesley Jackson

1914-15 Star 419081 Pte R. W. Jackson. 42/ Can: Inf: British War and Victory Medals, 1914-1919 419081 A. Sjt. R. W. Jackson. 42-Can. Inf. - Acting Sergeant Robert Wesley Jackson was born in Montreal on 31 October 1891, and enlisted for Great War service on 5th June 1915. He suffered gunshot & shrapnel wounds to the left leg on 16 September 1916, at the Battle of Courcelette on the Somme. Group swing-mounted as worn. Star has been gilded. - GVF - $360
6653680 PTE. / LIEUT. H.H. GORDON. 18-CAN. INF. - (Lieut. on Pair) - Huntly Herman Gordon was born March 16th 1896 in Lucknow (Bruce County) Ontario. He was a Student when he enlisted October 26th 1914. He Served in England and France with the 18 Battalion and 4th Res. Battalion. Promoted Lieut March 1917 and suffered from Heat Stroke May / June 1917. He was discharged July 24th 1919 as a Lieutenant. For a while lived in NSW Australia, married Ella Marie Schwindt 9 Aug 1927 and moved to Detroit, Michigan, shows up as a Fire Inspector on the 1930 Census. Died Dec 1989. GVF or better on dirty original ribbons. - $400.
28 Pte. E. Whittaker, 1/CAN. INF. - Edward Whittaker was born on 8th March 1891 at Bolton, Lancashire, UK, he was a Cement Worker when he attested on 20th Sept 1914 and received a GSW to his Right Thigh on 25/4/1915 at Hetasse, nr. Ypres, Belgium which resulted in his being discharged medically unfit. He survived until 30 May 1962. Condition is Good EF, with his SWB numbered C34097, $360
Great War Officer’s casualty trio awarded to Captain B.C. Binks, Canadian Army Service Corps later 4th Battalion, Canadian Infantry who was severely wounded by a shell on 17th July 1918 in France leading to the amputation of his lower left and his eventual discharge as unfit. He is noted as one of Canada’s best known stamp collectors. 1914-1915 Star; (CAPT. B.C. BINKS. CAN.A.S.C.) British War Medal and Victory Medal; (CAPT. B.C. BINKS.) Captain Berry Collins Binks (on ancestry as “Bury”), Canadian Army Service Corps Bury was born in Lincoln, Lincolnshire, UK on 19th November 1894 to William Irwin Binks and Rosetta Serth. He would travel to Halifax, Nova Scotia from Glasgow in April 1911 listing his occupation as a Clerk but stating that he wished to assume employment in farming. He attested on 14th September 1914 and left Canada for England on 22nd September 1914 with the 1st Headquarters Battalion of the Central Ontario Regiment. He was appointed Staff Captain on 27th July 1915, and took demotion to Lieutenant to join the 4th Battalion, Canadian Infantry with whom he would be wounded on 17th July 1918. His online medical records (not present) show that he suffered gunshot wounds left leg, left buttock, left arm, right leg in France, wounded as above by a shell burst at his feet. On the way to the trenches on 17th July 1918, a shell landed right at his feet. Two men immediately behind him were killed. Both his left foot and knee were both fractured and an artery was severed, amputation above the left knee was necessary. Left buttock was also slightly wounded, there was also a fragment in his right forearm, right leg still has a small F.B. in the muscle of the calf. Binks returned to Canada through Liverpool on 21st May 1919 and was discharged as unfit for service on 29th January 1920. Binks married Hazel Caroline Perkins of Ottawa, Canada on 6th January 1921. His occupation at the time was listed as ‘Civil Servant’ for the Department of Soldiers’ Civil Re-establishment. In 1939, Binks listed his occupation on an immigration form as ‘Secretary’. In 1949 on a similar form, he noted himself as ;’retired’ He died in Vancouver on 24th September 1962, one of his death notices stating ‘Capt. Berry Binks, one of Canada’s best known stamp collectors and a fellow of the Royal Philatelic Society of London. P.N. - No Paperwork comes with the medals. Court-mounted for display on newer poly ribbons. (3) Extremely Fine $650

1914/15 Medal Trios to South African Recipients

1914-15 Star Dvr. C.T.J. Hendricks S.A.S.C.-M.T.; BWM; AVM (Bil) 2/Lt. C.T. J. Hendricks; WM; ASM 117821 C.T.J. Hendriksen (note change in surname) VF or better $225
1914-15 Star Trio Cpl. W.H. Walter, AVC (with MIC, also served Cheshire Regt.), scratch on BWM, GVF $180
1914-15 Star Pte. S. Cotty, 5th M.R.; BWM; AVM (Bilingual) Pte. S. Cotty, 9th S.AI. with service papers, showing trade as a Boilermaker. GVF $225
1914-15 Star Burg. M.J. Breet, 2de Z.A.R.; BWM; AVM (Bilingual) Burg M.J. Breet, 10de Z.A.R. GVF, $225
1914-15 Star; BWM; AVM (Bil) Rfm. A.F. Lange, 3rd S.A.M.R. Mounted as worn NEF $230
1914-15 Star Pte. H. Edwards, 20th M.R.; BWM; AVM (Bilingual) Pte. H. Edwards, 1st Mtd. Bgde. Mounted on brooch pin. EF $230
1914-15 Star Pte. A. Startz Cullinans Horse; BWM; AVM (Bilingual) Dvr. A. Startz S.A.S.C. with service papers. EF, $230
1914-15 Star Pte. A.J. Smidt 17th M.R.; BWM; AVM (Bil) Sjt. A.J. Smidt 17 DE B. S. VF $220
1914-15 Star Pte. W.E. Holmes Rand Rfls; BWM; AVM (Bilingual) Cpl. W.E. Holmes 4th S.A.H. After enrolling in December 1914 for service in German SWA William Ernest Holmes served for a short period in East Africa before being discharged during May 1917. With papers. Spotting on the Victory. Whole service on Rand Rifles roll. Had a bout of Malaria in 1916. VF $220
Pte. P.J. Delport 6th Dismtd. Rifles (Const. 2nd D.C. on BWM) with copied papers, Pieter Johannes Delport was from Tarkastad. He served in "A" Squadron Midland Rifles and 2nd Military Constabulary. Discharged at own request July 1917. With 3 pgs. of copied papers. VF $225
Three: Private A. Kippen, Imperial Light Horse, later South African Service Corps 1914-15 Star (Pte A. Kippen 2nd I.L.H.); British War and Bilingual Victory Medals (Dvr. A. Kippen. S.A.S.C.) Wirh service file, 15 pgs. Alexander Kippen was from Johannesburg, a Chaffeur by occupation, Hospitalized at 7 times for Malaria (served German East Africa) and thus medically discharged 21 Nov 1917 being "severeley debilitated". VF to GVF, original ribbons. $230
Three: Gunner J. Montgomery, South African Mounted Rifles - Field Artillery Brigade 1914-15 Star (Gnr. J. Montgomery S.A.M.R. - F.A.B.); British War and Bilingual Victory Medals (Gnr. J. Montgomery. S.A.M.R. - F.A.B.) 1 pg. Index card, first name James from Messina, Northern Transvaal. Good very fine, new ribbons. $220
Three: Private C. A. Colbourn, Ordnance Department and Railway Regiment 1914-15 Star (Pte C. A. Colbourn Ordnance Dpt.); British War Medal 1914-20 (Pte C. A. Colbourn. Railway Rgt); Bilingual Victory 1914-19 (Pte C. A. Colbourn. Ordnance Dpt.) 1 pg. Index card, Store Holder from Pretoria. generally very fine or better $220
Three: Sergeant E. J. Owen, 10th South African Horse, late Brands Free State Rifles 1914-15 Star (Pte E. J. Owen Brands F. S. Rfls.); British War and Bilingual Victory Medals (Sjt. E. J. Owen. 10th S.A.H.) generally good very fine $230
Three: Private H. A. P. Dawson, 6th South African Infantry, late Brands Free State Rifles 1914-15 Star (Pte H. A. P. Dawson Brands F. S. Rfls.); British War and Bilingual Victory Medals (Pte. H. A. P. Dawson. 6th S.A.I.) 3 pgs service record; Henry Alfred Paul, from Cape Town, Hospitalizations for Dysentery March 1916,. transferred to 9th Horse, Aug 1917 Hospitalized with Malaria. Generally very fine or better with new ribbons $230
Three: Private C. A. Delport, 5th South African Infantry 1914-15 Star (Pte C. A. Delport 5th Infantry); British War and Bilingual Victory Medals (Pte C. A. Delport. 5th Infantry.) 1 pg. record, from east London. minor edge bruising, Good very fine $220
Three: Private O. J. Lonergan, 12th South African Infantry 1914-15 Star (Pte O. J. Lonergan 12th Infantry); British War and Bilingual Victory Medals (Pte O. J. Lonergan. 12th Infantry.) With 2 pgs of index cards, O.J. was from Doornfontein, Johannesburg, he would of served in GSWA, had Rheumatism June 1915, generally Good very fine on original ribbons. $220
1914-15 Star Rfn C.J. Steyn 5th S.A.M.R.; BWM; AVM (Bil) Artlst. C.J. Steyn Z.A.V.R. With a bronze Johannesburg peace medal and a “pass the ammunition badge”. VF -GVF $210

1914/15 Medal Trios to Australian Recipients

Star named : - 533 PTE E. STOCKS. 31 BN. A.I.F., War and Victory Medals, impressed: 533 PTE E. STOCKS. 31-BN. A.I.F. - Ernest Stocks was born in 1895 in New Wakefield, England and enlisted on 12th July 1915. While with the 14th Field Artillery Brigade. He was Killed in Action on 14th October 1917. With electronic copy of the service file, containing several letters from concerned friends etc. NEF $950
939 PTE. W. BOLTER. 4/BN. A.I.F. (W.T. BOLTER . 4 BN. A.I.F. on Pair) William Bolter. POB London England : POE Randwick NSW : NOK Lovell Edith. He served in Med. at Malta was hospitalized and then transferred to UK. Served in France. Disch medically 1918. VF, Replacement Ribbons. $450

Split / Broken Medal Groups to Indian Recipients

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Split / Broken Medal Groups to British Recipients

1914/15 Star & Victory to 11302 Sgt. W. Eastwood. Bord. R. - Born Cheetham, Lancashire, resided Cheetham, Cheshire. (6th Battalion). Died of Wounds 21st Aug 1917, Brandhoek New Military Cemetery No. 3. - EF - $160
1914-15 Star (Ch. 3873. Pte. W. Graveney. R.M.L.I.); British War Medal 1914-20 (Ch. 3873. Pte. W. Graveney, R.M.L.I.); Royal Fleet Reserve L.S. & G.C., G.V.R., 1st issue (Ch. 3873 (B.346) W. Graveney. Pte. R.F.R.) William Graveney was born on 16th May 1867 at Upton, Slough, Bucks. And was a Blacksmith by trade when he joined on 16th Sept. 1885. He was discharged 13th Dec. 1889 but joined the Royal Fleet Reserve. Recalled for war service he served briefly on Thames but was invalided out on 24 February 1915. – NEF - $250
1914 Star and Victory Medal Pair - 3982 Pte. A.T. Burch. R.A.M.C. - Alfred T. Burch received the clasp for the 1914 Star, 28 December 1921, qualifying date 24 October 1914. Verdigris, heavy stains on Victory, replacement poly ribbons, therefore Good Fine, Star VF, with copy MIC, $160

Split / Broken Medal Groups to Canadian Recipients

1914-15 Star, (impressed: 418683 PTE. I.R. EWEN. 42/CAN:INF:), Victory Medal, (impressed: 418683 PTE. I. EWEN. 42-CAN. INF.). Innes Reid Ewen was born on 6th May 1889 in Dundee, Scotland, he joined the CEF on 10th April 1915 at Montreal, Quebec. He received several Field Punishments, 48 hours and 14 days No.1 (breaking out of billets, drunk etc.) In October 1917 he transferred to 7th C.M.G. Co. He died May 1967 at St. Anne de Bellevue, Quebec. GVF - $140

Split / Broken Medal Groups to South African Recipients

BWM; AVM (Bilingual) Pte. L.D. Becker, 1st S.A.I. VF+ $120
BWM; AVM (Bilingual) Pte. J.E. Ravenscroft 5th S.A.I. GVF, sl. staining on Victory rev. GVF $ 120
Star & Bi-lingual Victory. Dvr. T.E. Horsfield S.A.S.C. - M.T. ( SASC on Victory) GVF $110
Star & BWM to SE-8502, Pte. B, Sadler, AVC - GVF $85
Star & Bi-lingual Victory to : Capt. P. Parnell, SAMC (South African Medical Corps) GVF $140
(3); 1914-15 Star - Pte T.O. Leslie 11th Infantry; VF 400 – 500 BWM Lieut T.O. Leslie; 1911 Heydenrych shooting medal (silver) for Alfred Beit Cup1914-15 Star Pte T.O. Leslie 11th Infantry; BWM - Lieut T.O. Leslie; 1911 Heydenrych shooting medal (silver) for Alfred Beit Cup. VF or better, star with darker areas. $150
Star & Bi-lingual Victory. - Lt. R.H. Sawyer S.A.E.C. (Engineer Corps) GVF - $140