Auction Catalogue

5 April 2006

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

Lot

№ 986

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5 April 2006

Hammer Price:
£320

Three: Private A. J. Child, Hampshire Regiment

1914-15 Star (14905 Pte., Hamps. R.); British War and Victory Medals (14905 Pte., Hamps. R.); Memorial Plaque (Alfred James Child) extremely fine (4) £180-220

Alfred James Child was born and enlisted at Hartley, Wintney, Hampshire. Serving in the 2nd Battalion Hampshire Regiment, he died of wounds at sea on 8 August 1915. His name is commemorated on the Helles Memorial.