The 1914 Star Collection formed by the late Eric Knowles

Three: Private J. A. West, 1st Battalion, Duke of Cornwall’s Light Infantry, who was killed in action on 4 October 1917

1914 Star (10298 Pte., 1/D. of Corn. L.I.); British War and Victory Medals (10298 Pte., D.C.L.I.) extremely 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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Joseph Arthur West was born at Newington, London and lived at Camberwell, London. He was killed in action in France and Flanders on 4 October 1917 whilst serving with the 1st Battalion, Duke of Cornwall’s Light Infantry.