The Collection of Medals Formed by Bill and Angela Strong

Efficiency Medal, G.VI.R., 1st issue, Territorial (4537535 Pte. C. Ware, W. York. R.) nearly extremely fine £80-100

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Bill and Angela Strong Medal Collection.

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Cyril Ware was born in Acomb, York on 22 November 1907. A Labourer by occupation, he enlisted in the 5th Battalion West Yorkshire Regiment (T.A.) at Selby on 2 March 1937. Mobilised in September 1939, he served in Iceland, May 1940-April 1942. Transferred to the 9th Battalion Durham Light Infantry in June 1944 and served in N.W. Europe from 21 June 1944. Private Ware died of wounds on 8 August 1944, aged 36 years. He was buried in the Hottot-les-Bagues War Cemetery. Entitled to the 1939-45 Star; France and Germany Star; Defence and War Medals. With copied service notes.