Orders, Decorations and Medals

Three: Private John Noble, Durham Light Infantry, killed in action, 25 September 1915

1914-15 Star (25939 Pte., Durh. L.I.); British War and Victory Medals (25939 Pte., Durh. L.I.) with damaged card boxes of issue; Memorial Plaque (John Noble), in card envelope, extremely fine (4) £160-200

John Noble was born in and enlisted at Lancaster, serving initially as Pte 15437 in the Reserve Cavalry Regiment. Later, serving with the 10th Battalion Durham Light Infantry, he entered the France/Flanders theatre of war on 14 July 1915. He was killed in action on 25 September 1915, aged 19 years. He was the son of John and Hannah Noble of 70 Clarence Street, Primrose, Lancaster. Having no known grave, his name is commemorated on the Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial. Sold with copied research.