Three: Private H. Yates, Cheshire Regiment

British War Medal 1914-20 (14528 Pte., Ches. R.); Defence Medal; Special Constabulary Long Service, G.VI.R., 2nd issue (Harry Yates)

Pair: Private R. Sharp, Gordon Highlanders

British War and Victory Medals (S-20804 Pte., Gordons)

British War Medal 1914-20 (S-16614 Pte. D. Nicol, R. Highrs.); Victory Medal 1914-19 (11632 Pte. N. Bradley, K.O. Sco. Bord.) generally good very fine (7) £60-80

Medals to Yates sold with riband bar - as above plus ribbon for Victory Medal 1914-19.

David Nicol was born in and enlisted at Falkirk, Stirlingshire. Serving with the 8th (Service) Battalion Royal Highlanders (Black Watch), he died of wounds, France/Flanders, on 10 April 1917, aged 41 years. He was buried in the St. Nicolas British Cemetery, Pas de Calais, France. He was the son of Alexander Nicol of Camelon and husband of D. Nicol of Port Downie, Camelon, Falkirk.

Nicholas Bradley was born in Crieff, Perth and lived and enlisted at Dundee, Forfar. Serving with the 2nd Battalion King’s Own Scottish Borderers, he was killed in action, France/Flanders, on 14 September 1914. Having no known grave, his name is commemorated on the La Ferte-sous-Jouarre Memorial, Seine et Marne, France.