Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Memorial Plaque (3) (John Hawke; Sidney Cyril Hallett; James Henry Cairns), first two in card envelopes of issue, very fine or better (3) £120-£160

John Hawke, who was born in Roche, Cornwall, died of wounds on 30 July 1916, while serving as a Private with the Duke of Cornwall's Light Infantry, and was buried at Dive Copse British Cemetery. Sold with original transmittal letter for British War and Victory Medals.

Sidney Cyril Hallett, who was born in Crowthorne, Berkshire, was killed in action on 2 April 1918, while serving as a Private with the 2nd Battalion, Royal Berkshire Regiment, and is commemorated on the Pozieres Memorial, France.

James Henry Cairns, who was born in Brandon, Durham, was killed in action on 10 July 1917, while serving as a Private with the 13th Battalion, Durham Light Infantry, and is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, France.