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

№ 97

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1 December 2010

Hammer Price:
£230

Three: Private John McHugh, 2nd Battalion, Highland Light Infantry, who was wounded in 1914 and 1915

1914 Star, with clasp (7952 Pte., 2/High. L.I.); British War and Victory Medals (7952 Pte., High. L.I.) edge bruise to last, nearly very fine and better (3) £120-140

John McHugh served in France and Flanders with the B.E.F. from 14 August 1914. He was wounded in action on 4 October 1914 and again on 28 May 1915, before being discharged from the army on 22 September 1915. Sold with copy service papers which show that he was claiming a disability pension as a result of a ‘gunshot wound (grenade) left breast.’