Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria. Including a superb collection of medals to the King’s German Legion, Police Medals from the Collection of John Tamplin and a small collection of medals to the Irish Guards

Three: Corporal S. Lees, Manchester Regiment

1914 Star, with clasp (98 Cpl., 2 / Manch. R.); British War and Victory Medals (98 Cpl., Manch.R.) good very fine and better (3) £60-80

Samuel Lees was born in the Parish of Openshaw near Manchester and enlisted into the Manchester Regiment in 1904 aged 18 years. On completing his service in 1906 he was transferred to the Army Reserve. With the outbreak of the Great War he returned to the colours with the rank of Corporal. After active service with the B.E.F. he was transferred in July 1915, being attached for duty with Armstrong Whitworth & Co, and in December 1915, with the National Gas & Engine Company. He was discharged on the termination of his engagement on 17.3.1917. Sold with copied service papers.