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25 May 2022

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Lot

№ 82

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25 May 2022

Hammer Price:
£110

Three: Acting Sergeant J. Croston, 19th Hussars

1914 Star, with clasp (5607 Pte. J. Croston. 19/Hrs.); British War and Victory Medals (5607 T. Cpl. J. Croston 19-Hrs.) very fine or better (3) £100-£140

James Croston attested for the 19th Hussars in 1899, serving at Home, in India, and South Africa, and with them during the Great War on the Western Front from 20 August 1914. He was subsequently compulsorily transferred from the cavalry to the Army Service Corps, Remount Section on 28 June 1917 and was advanced to Transport Corporal. Appointed Acting Sergeant in January 1919, he was discharged to the Army Reserve on 13 May 1919.