Orders, Decorations and Medals

Three: Lance Corporal A. Young, 1st Battalion, Gloucestershire Regiment, who was killed in action at Aubers Ridge on 9 May 1915

1914 Star (5575 L. Cpl., 1/Glouc. R.) official correction to initial; British War and Victory Medals (5575 Pte., Glouc. R.) very fine (3) £150-180

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The 1914 Star Collection formed by the late Eric Knowles.

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Allan Young was born at Hope Mansell, Herefordshire and enlisted at Newnham, Gloucestershire. He was killed in action in France and Flanders on 9 May 1915 whilst serving with the 1st Battalion, Gloucestershire Regiment.