Auction Catalogue

23 March 2022

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№ 206

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23 March 2022

Hammer Price:
£95

Three: Private R. J. Hutcheson, 3rd (The King’s Own) Hussars, later 7th (The Queen’s Own) Hussars

1914 Star, with later slide clasp (6003 Pte. R. J. Hutcheson. 3/Hrs.); British War and Victory Medals (6003 Pte. R. J. Hutcheson 7-Hrs.) better than very fine (3) £100-£140

Robert J. Hutcheson attested for the Corps of Hussars and served in both the 3rd and 7th Hussars during the Great War on the Western Front from 16 August 1914. His Medal Index Card also notes that he served with the County of London Yeomanry. He survived the Great War and was transferred to Class ‘Z’ Army Reserve on 23 March 1919. The medal rolls and Medal Index Card further note that at some time he used the alias of David Websper.

The 3rd Hussars formed part of the 4th Cavalry Brigade in Allenby’s Cavalry Division. They held the line at Mons at Conde until 23 August 1914 when they were relieved by the 19th Infantry Brigade. They played an important role in the battle for Le Cateau and they relieved the hard pressed 1st Cavalry Brigade at Nery in September. On 9 September 1914 they were holding the bridges across the Marne. At the end of October they were fighting in the fields between Messines and Wytschaete during the 1st Battle of Ypres.