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

Lot

№ 65

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1 December 2010

Hammer Price:
£250

Three: Private Thomas Penlington, 4th Battalion, Royal Welsh Fusiliers

1914 Star, with clasp (7671 Pte., 4/R. W. Fus.); British War and Victory Medals (7671 Pte., R. W. Fus.) edge bruise to second, otherwise good very fine (3) £120-150

Thomas Penlington served with the 4th Battalion, Royal Welsh Fusiliers from 6 November 1914. A native of Wrexham, he died in France and Flanders on 3 December 1918, aged 26 and is buried at Terlincthun British Cemetery, Wimille, Pas de Calais, France.

Sold with copy m.i.c.