Auction Catalogue

1 December 2004

Starting at 10:00 AM

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Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Grand Connaught Rooms  61 - 65 Great Queen St  London  WC2B 5DA

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Lot

№ 1201

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1 December 2004

Hammer Price:
£410

Pair: Private R. Laws, 19th Battalion, Durham Light Infantry

British War and Victory Medals (32203 Pte., Durh. L.I.); together with memorial plaque (Ralph Laws); and original photograph of recipient, good very fine (3) £80-100

Ralph Laws was born and enlisted at Willington. He was killed in action in France and Flanders on 17 April 1918, whilst serving with the 19th Battalion, Durham Light Infantry, and his name is commemorated on the Pozieres Memorial.