Orders, Decorations and Medals

Three: Private W. Hamilton, 9th Lancers, who was gassed at Hooge in May 1915 and served subsequently in the Military Mounted Police

1914 Star, with clasp (4731 Pte. W. Hamilton. 9-Lrs.); British War and Victory Medals (4731 Pte. W. Hamilton. 9-Lrs.) good very fine (3) £120-150

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, A Collection of Medals to the 9th and 12th Lancers.

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Private W. Hamilton served with “B” Squadron in France and Flanders from 15 August 1914. He was gassed at Hooge on 24 May 1915 and repatriated to England on 1 June 1915. He served afterwards with the Military Mounted Police (No. 839). Sold with research notes and copied m.i.c.