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Sold on 25 February 2015

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A Fine Collection of 1914 Star Groups

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№ 666 x

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25 February 2015

Hammer Price:
£75

Three: Private W. J. Clay, 2nd Battalion, Royal Fusiliers, died in Egypt, 12 November 1915

1914-15 Star (10875 Pte., R. Fus.); British War and Victory Medals (GS-10875 Pte., R. Fus.) nearly extremely fine (6)
£80-100

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, A Fine Collection of 1914 Star Groups.

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William Joseph Clay was born, lived and enlisted at Chelsea. Serving in the 2nd Battalion Royal Fusiliers, he entered the Balkan theatre of war on 25 August 1915. He died in Egypt on 12 November 1915 and was buried in the Cairo Memorial Cemetery.