Orders, Decorations and Medals

Three: Serjeant W. H. Drewitt, 18th Hussars

1914 Star, with clasp (957 Pte., 18/Hrs.) silver rosette on ribbon; British War and Victory Medals (6843 Sjt., 18-Hrs.) good very fine (3) £160-200

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, A Fine Collection of 1914 Star Groups.

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Private William H. Drewitt, 18th Hussars, entered the France/Flanders theatre of war on 15 August 1914. Served in the 2nd Cavalry Brigade in Allenby’s Cavalry Division. On 24 August the regiment was involved in a fruitless attack on German infantry and guns near Quievrain. Took part in the retreat from Mons, making a stand on 16 August at Le Cateau. The regiment took part in a heavy clash on 7 September 1914 along the Petit Morin, west of La Ferre Gaucher and were engaged with the German 4th Dragoons near Moncel. Transferred as a Serjeant to the South Staffordshire Regiment on 7 July 1916. With copied m.i.c. - clasp not confirmed.