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21 May 2020

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Lot

№ 341

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21 May 2020

Hammer Price:
£170

Pair: Private S. F. Fairey, Northamptonshire Regiment, who was killed in action on the Western Front on 10 July 1917

British War and Victory Medals (23837 Pte. F. Fairey. North'n. R.); Memorial Plaque (Frank Fairey), in original card cover, nearly extremely fine (3) £120-£160

Sydney Frank Fairey was killed in action on 9 July 1917, while serving with the 1st Battalion, Northamptonshire Regiment, and is commemorated on the Nieuport Memorial.

Sold with original box of issue and transmittal letter, King's letter, condolence letter from the Secretary of State for War, memorial card and photograph of the recipient.