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

Six: Major J. B. Whitmore, 1/16th (County of London) Battalion, London Regiment (Queen’s Westminster Rifles)

1914 Star, with clasp (Capt., 16/Lond. R.); British war and Victory Medals (Major); Defence Medal 1939-45; Coronation 1911, edge neatly inscribed ‘Lt. J. B. Whitmore, Queen’s Westminster Rifles); Territorial Decoration, G.V.R., hallmarks for London 1915, unnamed as issued, good very fine and better (6) £300-350

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Fine Collection of Medals to 'Old Contemptibles' formed by Major Bob Keay.

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The War History of The First Battalion, Queen’s Westminster Rifles 1914-1918, by Major J. Q. Henriques, T.D. confirms that Captain J.B. Whitmore was commanding ‘D’ Company when it went to France on 1 November 1914.