Orders, Decorations and Medals

Three: Private W. H. Softley, 2nd Battalion, Welsh Regiment

1914 Star, with clasp (10348 L. Cpl., 2/Welsh R.) rosette on ribbon; British War and Victory Medals 10348 Pte., Welsh R.) very fine (3) £140-180

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

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Lance-Corporal William H. Softley, 2nd Battalion Welsh Regiment, entered the France/Flanders theatre of war on 13 August 1914. Served in the 3rd Infantry Brigade, 1st Division, in Haig’s I Army Corps. Softley was discharged due to wounds on 24 November 1915 and awarded the Silver War Badge (not with lot). With copied roll extract and m.i.c. clasp confirmed.