Special Collections

Sold on 1 December 2010

1 part

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The Fine Collection of Medals to 'Old Contemptibles' formed by Major Bob Keay

Major Robert Keay

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№ 37

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1 December 2010

Hammer Price:
£1,550

Four: Major E. U. Walshe, Royal Field Artillery

Africa General Service 1902-56, 1 clasp, Somaliland 1901 (Lieut., R.F.A.); 1914 Star, with clasp, (Lieut., R.F.A.); British War and Victory Medals (Lieut.) good very fine (4) £300-350

Major Edward Ussher Walshe served with the Royal Field Artillery in Somaliland in 1901 and during the Great War served in France and Flanders with the B.E.F. from 18 August 1914. He was promoted to the rank of Major on 6 March 1916 and is shown as retired in the 1922 Army List. Sold with copy m.i.c.