Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Three: Private H. Bennett, 11th Hussars, killed in action, France/Flanders, 1 November 1914

1914 Star, with copy clasp (6044 Pte., 11/Hrs.); British War and Victory Medals (6044 Pte., 11-Hrs.) extremely fine (3) £240-280

Herbert Bennett was born and lived in Folkestone, Kent and enlisted at Ramsgate. Serving in the ‘B’ Squadron, 11th Hussars he entered the France/Flanders theatre of war on 15 August 1914. He was killed in action on 1 November 1914. Having no known grave, his name is commemorated on the Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial. With copied m.i.c. - clasp not confirmed.