Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

1914-15 Star (3) (56849 Gnr. P. H. Havill, R.G.A.; 96607 Gnr. J. Holloway, R.F.A.; 56475 A. Bmbr. J. Humphreys, R.F.A.); Territorial Force Efficiency Medal (329298 Sjt.. J. Shepheard, R.G.A.); this last together with a renamed Victory Medal, Star to ‘Havill’ worn; others very fine and better (5) £50-70

Serjeant J. Humphreys, R.F.A. came from Pimlico and entered the France/Flanders theatre of war on 18 November 1915. Awarded the M.S.M. (London Gazette 17 June 1918) in recognition of valuable services rendered with the forces in France and Flanders. At that time he was serving in the 12th Divisional Ammunition Column which had been heavily engaged in repulsing the last major German offensive. He was discharged on 9 June 1919.

Gunner John Holloway, R.F.A., entered the France/Flanders theatre of war on 18 January 1915. Later discharged and awarded the Silver War Badge. Gunner Philip Havill, R.G.A. entered the Egypt theatre of war on 24 July 1915. Discharged 24 April 1919. Jabez Sheppard, an old Cornish family, was born in Hayle, Cornwall. Spelt ‘Shepheard’ on T.F.E.M.

With some copied research.