Three: Drummer P. Hughes, 2nd Battalion, Royal Scots Fusiliers, who was killed in action at the Battle of Neuve Chapelle on 10 March 1915

1914 Star (10031 Dmr: P. Hughes. 2/R. Sc: Fus.); British War and Victory Medals (10031 Pte. P. Hughes. R. S. Fus.) ring suspension missing from Victory Medal, with replacement suspender now also detached, Memorial Plaque (Peter Hughes), medals heavily worn, therefore fine, the plaque somewhat better (4) £140-£180

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Barry Hobbs Collection of Great War Medals.

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Peter Hughes was born in Govan, Glasgow and attested for the Royal Scots Fusiliers at Paisley in 1909 or 1910. He served during the Great War on the Western Front with the 2nd Battalion from 6 October 1914 and was killed in action on 10 March 1915, the first day of the Battle of Neuve Chapelle. His Dependant’s Pension was awarded to Agnes O’Brien Hughes and, having no known grave, he is commemorated on Le Touret Memorial, France.

Sold with a cut out photograph of the recipient wearing a Glengarry cap.