The Collection of Medals Formed by Bill and Angela Strong

Russia, St. George Medal for Bravery, Nicholas II, 3rd Class, silver, reverse officially inscribed, ‘No.22197’, edge inscribed, 11124 Pte. A. J. West, 1/Midlx. R.) edge bruising and contact marks, good fine £200-300

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

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D.C.M. London Gazette 12 June 1915. ‘For conspicuously gallant conduct near Armentieres on 3rd January, 1915, in carrying a wounded man, under a hot sniping fire, across the open, the communication trench at the time being impassable. Private West has constantly brought in wounded men under fire.’

Arthur John West was born in Hampstead, London. A General Labourer by occupation and a member of the 5th Battalion Middlesex Regiment, he enlisted into regular service with the Middlesex Regiment at London on 15 March 1906, aged 19 years, 8 months. With them he served in India, December 1906-December 1913. Served in the France/Flanders theatre of war, 18 August 1914-3 October 1915. Awarded the D.C.M. for his bravery under fire in January 1915 and on other occasions. Received gunshot wounds on 7 October suffering wounds to his ear and right thigh. Invalided to England, he remained at home for the rest of the war. Discharged on 4 April 1919. Additionally awarded the 1914 Star trio. With copied service papers and m.i.c.