Orders, Decorations and Medals

Five: Superintending Clerk J. H. Owen, Small Arms School Corps, late East Kent Regiment

1914 Star, with clasp (L-9029 Sjt., 1/E. Kent R.); British War and Victory Medals (9029 Sjt., E. Kent R.); Army L.S. & G.C., G.V.R., 2nd issue with fixed suspension (7718803 W.O.Cl.1, C. of S.A. & M.G.S.); Meritorious Service Medal, G.V.R. (685 Q.M. Sjt., S. of M.) good very fine and rare (5) £140-180

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Brett Collection of Medals to The Buffs.

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M.S.M. London Gazette 3 June 1919 ‘in recognition of valuable services rendered in connection with the war.’

John Henry Owen was born on 8 March 1884. He served in the ranks of the East Kent Regiment for 7 years 162 days, and as warrant Officer Class 2 for 4 years 124 days. He was appointed Superintending Clerk at the Small Arms School Corps on 24 September 1920, and retired on 12 December 1929.