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The Great War Medal Collection of Robin H.J. Darvell

Robin H.J Darvell

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№ 47

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31 January 2011

Hammer Price:
£270

Pair: Private G. Douglas, 1st Battalion Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers, killed in action, First Day of the Battle of the Somme, 1 July 1916

British War and Victory Medals (10477 Pte., R. Innis. Fus.) very fine (2) £200-250

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Great War Medal Collection of Robin H.J. Darvell.

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Douglas Graham was born in Tipperary, lived in Wicklow and enlisted at Swinford. Serving with the 1st Battalion Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers, he was killed in action on 1 July 1916 - the first day of the battle of the Somme. Having no known grave, his name is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial.