Orders, Decorations and Medals

Three: Private G. L. Collings, Rifle Brigade, who was killed in action with the 2nd Battalion in France in May 1915

1914-15 Star (S-7566 Pte., Rif. Brig.); British War and Victory Medals (S-7566 Pte., Rif. Brig.), good very fine (3) £120-150

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.

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George Langworth Collins, who was born in Salford, Lancashire, was killed in action in France on 26 May 1915, while serving in the 2nd Battalion, Rifle Brigade. He is buried in Aubers Ridge British Cemetery. The following notice was published in the Manchester Evening News on 14 June 1915:

‘Collings - Rifleman G. L. Collings, No. 7566, Rifle Brigade. Killed in action somewhere in France on 26 May. Deeply mourned by his wife and children and many members of the Loyal Order of Ancient Shepherds.’