Orders, Decorations and Medals

Three: Private J. Howard, 2nd Battalion, Manchester Regiment, who was killed in action on 26 August 1914

1914 Star (126 Pte., 2/Manch. R.); British War and Victory Medals (126 Pte., Manch. R.) extremely fine (3) £200-250

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

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James Howard was born and lived at Oldham, Lancashire and enlisted at Ashton-under-Lyne, Lancashire. He was killed in action in France and Flanders on 26 August 1914 whilst serving with the 2nd Battalion, Manchester Regiment.