Six: Private H. Lidgett, Cheshire Regiment

1914 Star (2195 Pte., 6/Ches. R.); British War and Victory Medals (2195 Pte., Ches. R.); Defence and War Medals; Territorial Efficiency Medal, G.V.R. (2195 Pte., 6-Ches. R.), very fine and better (6) £140-180

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Collection of Medals to the Cheshire and Manchester Regiments, Rifle Brigade and Royal Green Jackets formed by the late David Boniface.

View
Collection

Herbert Lidgett first went out to France with the 6th Battalion, Cheshire Regiment in November 1914, with whom he would have witnessed in the famous “Christmas Truce”. He later transferred to the 8th Battalion (his MIC entry refers).