Orders, Decorations and Medals

Three: Private A. W. Isaacs, 1st Battalion, Middlesex Regiment

1914 Star, with clasp (L-14941 Pte., 1/Middx. R.); British War and Victory Medals (L-14941 Pte., Middx. R.) nearly very fine and better (4) £140-180

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

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Private Alfred W. Isaacs, 1st Battalion Middlesex Regiment, entered the France/Flanders theatre of war on 11 August 1914. Served in the 19th Infantry Brigade, 5th Division, in Smith-Dorrien’s II Corps. On 23 August 1914 the regiment was on the British left along the Scheldt Canal at Conde. During Le Cateau it was at Reumont where it served as Smith-Dorrien’s sole reserve. Used to cover the retirement of the 13th and 14th Brigades. Relieved the R.H.A. at Nery in September 1914. With cap badge and copied m.i.c. - clasp confirmed.