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12 November 2020

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№ 240

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12 November 2020

Hammer Price:
£150

Six: Second Lieutenant W. Loynes, Northumberland Fusiliers, late Worcestershire Regiment, and a veteran of Gallipoli who served as Colour Sergeant with the Hampshire Regiment

1914-15 Star (11875 Sjt W. Loynes. Hamps: R.); British War and Victory Medals (2. Lieut. W. Loynes.); Defence Medal, Canadian issue in silver; Canadian Volunteer Service Medal, with overseas clasp; War Medal 1939-45, Canadian issue in silver, mounted for wear, lacquered, very fine (6) £80-£120

William Loynes served during the Great War with the Hampshire Regiment in the Gallipoli theatre of war from 26 August 1915. He advanced to Colour Sergeant, and was commissioned Second Lieutenant in the Worcestershire Regiment, 25 September 1917. Loynes subsequently transferred to the Northumberland Fusiliers, and served with the Canadian Forces during the Second War.