Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Three: Corporal R. Mulvaney, Rifle Brigade, who was killed in action during the German liquid flame attack on British positions at the Hooge Crater, 30 July 1915

1914 Star (5071 Pte R. Mulvaney. 3/Rif: Brig.); British War and Victory Medals (5071 T-Cpl. R. Mulvaney. Rif. Brig.) mounted on card for display, good very fine (3) £120-£160

Raymond Mulvaney was born in Bermondsey, Surrey. He initially served during the Great War with the 3rd Battalion, Rifle Brigade in the French theatre of war from 10 September 1914. Mulvaney advanced to Corporal, and was serving with ‘A’ Company, 8th (Service) Battalion, Rifle Brigade when he was killed in action on the Western Front, 30 July 1915. On the latter date the Battalion was holding positions at the Hooge Crater, and were subjected to the first liquid flame attack of the war.

Corporal Mulvaney is commemorated on the Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, Belgium.