Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Three: Private C. Reed, Durham Light Infantry
1914-15 Star (6-2586 Pte., Durh. L.I.); British War and Victory Medals (6-2586 Pte., Durh. L.I.)

Three: Private B. Burstall, Northumberland Fusiliers
1914-15 Star (12222 Pte., North’d. Fus.); British War and Victory Medals (12222 Pte., North’d. Fus.)

Three: Private H. W. Barber, Royal Dublin Fusiliers
1914-15 Star (15276 Pte., R. Dub. Fus.); British War and Victory Medals (15276 Pte., R. Dub. Fus.), good very fine and better (9) £150-200

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, A Collection of Great War Campaign Medals.

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Charles Reed enlisted on 26 September 1914. Serving in the Durham Light Infantry, he entered the France/Flanders theatre of war on 20 August 1915. He was discharged on 3 December 1917, aged 21 years and awarded the Silver War Badge. With copied m.i.c. and roll extract.

Private Benjamin Burstall, Northumberland Fusiliers, entered the France/Flanders theatre of war on 15 July 1915. Later served in the Durham Light Infantry and was discharged to Class ‘Z’ Reserve. With copied m.i.c.

Private Henry W. Barber, Royal Dublin Fusiliers, entered the Balkan theatre of war on 7 August 1915. Later served in the Labour Corps. Discharged on 16 September 1918. With copied m.i.c.