Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Seven: Private C. Hynes, 1st Battalion, Royal Highlanders

1914-15 Star (3-2619. Pte. C. Hynes, R. Highrs.); British War and Victory Medals (3-2619 Pte. C. Hynes R. Highrs.); 1939-45 Star; Africa Star, 1 clasp, 1st Army; Defence and War Medals 1939-45, Great War awards worn, good fine, remainder very fine (7) £70-90

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, A Collection of Medals to the 42nd Highlanders and 73rd Foot (Black Watch).

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Christopher Hynes was born in 1892, the son of a timber merchant, and was a coal miner by profession. He served during the Great War with the 1st Battalion, Royal Highlanders in the French theatre of war from 1 December 1914. Hynes extended his service beyond 1921 in the Territorial Force. He died in Buckhaven, in December 1976.