Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria, to include the Brian Ritchie Collection (Part III)

Pair: Private W. Sterling, Durham Light Infantry

British War and Victory Medals (8361 Pte., Durh. L.I.), in card box of issue; together with Memorial Plaque (William Sterling), this last pierced and fitted with an attachment for hanging, extremely fine (3) £100-140

William Sterling was born in Middlesborough and whilst living in Sunderland, enlisted at Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Serving as Private 8361/200848 in the 1/9th Battalion Durham Light Infantry, he was killed in action on 23 April 1917, aged 32 years. Having no known grave, his name is commemorated on the Arras Memorial.

Sold with Memorial Scroll - this mounted on card.