1914 Star (3-1849 Pte. J. Owens, R. Highrs.) very fine £50-70

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Great War Medal Collection of Robin H.J. Darvell.

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John Owens was born in Hamilton, Lanarkshire and enlisted at Lochgelly, Fifeshire. Serving with the 1st Battalion Royal Highlanders (Black Watch), he entered the France/Flanders theatre of war on 11 September 1914. He died of wounds on 12 October 1914 and was buried in the St. Nazaire (Toutes-Aides) Cemetery. Entitled to clasp. With copied m.i.c. and casualty details.