Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Three: Private W. H. Shaxted, 1st Battalion East Kent Regiment, who was killed in action, France/Flanders, 23 June 1915

1914-15 Star (G-4707 L. Cpl., E. Kent R.); British War and Victory Medals (G-4707 Pte., E. Kent R.); Memorial Plaque (William Henry Shaxted), this last with card envelope, minor contact marks, good very fine (4) £160-200

William Henry Shaxted was born, lived and enlisted at Margate, Kent. Serving in the 1st Battalion East Kent Regiment (The Buffs), he was killed in action, France/Flanders, on 23 June 1915. Having no known grave, his name is commemorated on the Loos Memorial. With cap badge added for display purposes.