Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

1914 Star, with clasp (7378 Pte. W. Bendall. 2/Wilts: R.); 1914 Star (L-10763 Pte. C. L. Staines. 1/Middx: R.); 1914-15 Star (14627. Pte. E. J. Crawley. Middx. R.); Mercantile Marine War Medal 1914-18 (John Richards) good very fine (4) £120-£160

This lot is to be sold as part of a special collection, A Fine Collection of Medals, the Property of a Lady.

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William Bendall was born at Trowbridge, Wiltshire, and enlisted at Devizes. He served in France and Flanders from 7 October 1914, and was killed in action on 18 October 1916, as a Sergeant in the 2nd Battalion, Wiltshire Regiment.

Charles L. Staines served in France and Flanders from 11 August 1914 and is not entitled to clasp.

Edward James Crawley served in France from 3 December 1914.