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Victory Medal (2), (2.Lieut. W. H. Stokes; 25823 Pte. E. Torkington, R. Scots) extremely fine (2) £15-20
William Henry Stokes served as a Private in the Royal Fusiliers from December 1915 until April 1917, when he was discharged to a commission in the Royal Garrison Artillery. He was killed in action, France & Flanders, on 18 April 1918.
Private George Torkington, born Romiley, Cheshire, enlisted Manchester, was killed in action, France & Flanders, on 1st July 1916, the first day of the battle of the Somme.
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