Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

India General Service 1908-35, 1 clasp, North West Frontier 1930-31 (401155 Tpr. W. D. Clement, 15-19 H.) extremely fine £200-£300

Provenance: Dix Noonan Webb, September 2010.

The medal roll states ‘Died 1 May 1930’ (T.N.A. WO100/494 refers).

Sold with original War Office forwarding letter, dated 16 October 1934:

‘I am to transmit to you the accompanying India General Service Medal with clasp North West Frontier 1930-31 which would have been conferred upon No. 401155 Trooper W. D. Clement, 15th/19th Hussars, had he lived, in memory of his services during those operations. In forwarding the Decoration I am commanded by the King to assure you of His Majesty’s high appreciation of the services rendered.’