Orders, Decorations and Medals

Three: Private R. H. Read, 4th Battalion, Middlesex Regiment, who was killed in action on 15 December 1914

1914 Star (S-6558 Pte., 4/Midd’x. R.) this gilded; British War and Victory Medals (S-6558 Pte., Midd’x. R.) good 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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Richard Henry Read was born in Kentish Town, Middlesex and enlisted at Mill Hill, Middlesex. He was killed in action in France and Flanders on 15 December 1914 whilst serving with the 4th Battalion, Middlesex Regiment.