Orders, Decorations and Medals

Pair: Private J. A. Ayers, Rifle Brigade, a member of the 2nd Battalion who died back home in January 1917

British War and Victory Medals (S-19888 Pte., Rif. Brig.), good very fine and better (2) £40-60

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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Joseph Archibald Ayers, who was born in Kentish Town, Middlesex, and served in the 2nd Battalion, died at Richmond Military Hospital on 24 January 1917, aged 29 years. He left a widow, Nellie, of Camden Park Road, London, and is buried in Richmond Cemetery; sold with his marriage certificate, dated 12 July 1915, and Borough of Richmond invoice for his burial, dated 29 January 1917.