Special Collections

Sold on 27 September 1994

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Medals to the Duke of Wellington's (West Riding) Regiment from the Collection of Mr Donald Hall

Mr Donald Hall

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№ 44

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27 September 1994

Hammer Price:
£300

A Great War M.C. group of four awarded to Captain Frank Bamforth, 1/7th (Colne Valley) Territorial Battalion, West Riding Regiment

MILITARY CROSS, G.V.R.; 1914-15 STAR (2.Lieut., W. Rid. R.); BRITISH WAR AND VICTORY MEDALS (Capt.) nearly extremely fine (4)

M.C., London Gazette, 14 November, 1916. 'For conspicuous gallantry in action. Although wounded he remained at duty with his company. He was again wounded but still remained at his post, carrying out his work with great courage and determination.'