Orders, Decorations and Medals

Six: Colour Sergeant Henry Page, Anson Battalion, Royal Naval Division and Royal Marine Light Infantry

Naval General Sevice 1915-62, 1 clasp, Persian Gulf 1909-1914 (CH.9242 Col. Segt., R.M.L.I., H.M.S. Highflyer); 1914 Star, with clasp (CH.9242 Col. Sergt., Anson Bttn. R.N.D.); British War and Victory Medals (CH.9242 Cr. Sgt., R.M.L.I.); Delhi Durbar 1911, the edge neatly inscribed ‘CH.9242 Cr. Sergt., R.M.L.I.); Royal Navy L.S. & G.C., E.VII.R. (CH.9242 Sergeant, R.M.L.I.) good very fine and better (6) £350-400

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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Henry Page was born at Little Shelford, Cambridgeshire in May 1875 and enlisted into the R.M.L.I. in June 1893. He was originally discharged on completion of his length of service in June 1914, but almost immediately recalled for active service on the outbreak of the Great.

Sold with copy service papers which confirm entitlement to Delhi Durbar Medal whilst serving aboard H.M.S. Highflyer.