Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

A scarce Great War M.S.M. and Medaille Militaire group of six awarded to Regimental Sergeant Major I. W. Williams, 23rd Battalion, Royal Welsh Fusiliers

1914-15 Star (4975 C.S. (A.S. Mjr.) I. W. Williams. R.W. Fus:); British War and Victory Medals (4975 A.W.O. Cl. I. I. W. Williams. R.W. Fus.); Army L.S. & G.C., G.V.R., 1st issue (4975 C. Sjt: I. W. Williams. R.W. Fus:); Army Meritorious Service Medal, G.V.R., 1st issue (4975 T.S. Mjr. I. W. Williams. 23/R.W. Fus.); France, Third Republic, Medaille Militaire, silver and silver-gilt, with trophy of arms suspension, last with blue enamel damage to reverse, generally very fine (6) £400-£440

M.S.M. London Gazette 22 February 1919. (Home)

French Medaille Militaire London Gazette 17 August 1918.

Ithel Wynne Williams was a native of Connah’s Quay, Flintshire. He served during the Great War with the Royal Welsh Fusiliers in Gallipoli from 14 July 1915. Williams advanced to Acting Regimental Sergeant Major, and subsequently served with the 23rd Battalion.