Family group:

Three: Private H. Slater, Welsh Regiment, killed in action, Gallipoli, 8 August 1915

1914-15 Star (11890 Pte., Welsh R.); British War and Victory Medals (11890 Pte., Welsh R.)

Pair: Gunner J. Slater, Royal Garrison Artillery, died of wounds, 7 May 1917

British War and Victory Medals (63175 Gnr., R.A.) extremely fine (8) £140-180

Harry Slater was born and lived in Chearsley, Buckinghamshire and enlisted at Newport, Monmouthshire. Serving with the 8th Battalion Welsh Regiment, he was killed in action in Gallipoli on 8 August 1915, aged 24 years. His name is commemorated on the Helles Memorial.

Joseph Slater was born in Chearsley, Buckinghamshire and enlisted at Aylesbury. Serving with the 90th Siege Battalion Royal Garrison Artillery, he died of wounds, France/Flanders, on 7 May 1917, aged 20 years. He was buried in Duisans British Cemetery, Etrun.

Harry and Joseph Slater were the sons of Peter and Janet Slater of Rose Cottage, Chearsley, Buckinghamshire.

Sold with Welsh Regiment shoulder title and Royal Artillery and Rifle Brigade cap badges.