Orders, Decorations and Medals

Three: Private H. G. Sainsbury, 2nd Battalion, Wiltshire Regiment, who was killed in action at Loos on 25 September 1915

1914 Star, with copy clasp (8034 Pte., 2/Wits. R.); British War and Victory Medals (8034 Pte., Wilts. R.) good very fine (3) £140-160

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Fine Collection of Medals to 'Old Contemptibles' formed by Major Bob Keay.

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Hedley Giles Sainsbury was born in Salisbury and enlisted at Devises. He served in France and Flanders with the B.E.F. from 7 October 1914 and was killed in action at the Battle of Loos on 25 September 1915, whilst serving with the 2nd Battalion, Wiltshire Regiment, and is buried in Cabaret-Rouge British Cemetery, Souchez, Pas de Calais, France.

Sold with copy m.i.c.