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19 May 2021

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19 May 2021

Hammer Price:
£150

Four: Private H. Gray, Royal Marine Light Infantry, later Royal Fleet Reserve

1914-15 Star (Ply.14167. Pte. H. Gray, R.M.L.I.); British War and Victory Medals (Ply.14167 Pte. H. Gray. R.M.L.I.); Royal Fleet Reserve L.S. & G.C., G.V.R., 1st issue (Ply.14167 B.1255 H. Gray. Mne. R.F.R.) very fine (4) £100-£140

Harry Gray was born in New Gillingham, Kent, on 1 October 1889 and joined the Royal Marine Light Infantry on 21 September 1907. He served during the Great War in H.M.S. Essex from the outbreak of War to 23 August 1916, and in H.M.S. Cumberland from 11 June 1917 to the cessation of hostilities. He was demobilised on 4 December 1919, and joined the Royal Fleet Reserve the following day, being awarded his Long Service and Good Conduct Medal in September 1923. He was discharged on 30 September 1929.

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