Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Victory Medal 1914-19 (8) (38792 Pte. P. Veler, Hamps. R.; 3-9155 Pte. J. Armstrong, R. Ir. Rif.; Po.17307 S. F. Durrant, R.M.L.I.; 2906 Pte. O. F. Smith, Monmouth. R.; 2250 Pte. R. Carradus, Bord. R.; 67107 Pte. G. W. Heath, Devon. R.; L-9569 B.Q.M. Sjt. E. S. Meek, R.A.; 23/615 Sjt. H. Tadman, N.Z.E.F.) nearly very fine and better (8) £50-70

Peter Veler was born in and enlisted at St. Peter’s, Jersey, serving initially as Private 128, Royal Jersey Garrison Battalion. Later, serving with the 1st Battalion Hampshire Regiment, he was killed in action on 22 April 1918. Having no known grave, his name is commemorated on the Loos Memorial.