Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Three: Private C. E. Jepps, Highland Light Infantry, who was killed in action in First Battle of the Aisne, 17 September 1914

1914 Star, with clasp (10537 Pte. C. E. Jepps. 2/High: L.I.); British War and Victory Medals (10537 Pte. C. E. Jepps. High. L.I.); Memorial Plaque (Charles Edward Jepps) nearly extremely fine (4) £360-£440

Charles Edward Jepps was born in Hackney, Middlesex and enlisted at London. Serving with the 2nd Battalion, Highland Light Infantry, he entered the France/Flanders theatre of war on 14 August 1914. He was killed in action on 17 September 1914, aged 28 years. Having no known grave, his name is commemorated on the La Ferte-sous-Jouarre Memorial. He was the son of William and Henrietta Jepps of 64 Prout Road, Upper Clapton, London.

Sold with copied Medal Index Card and casualty details.