Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

The Victory Medal awarded to Private W. Brookes, Lancashire Fusiliers, who died of wounds on the Western Front on 23 December 1916

Victory Medal 1914-19 (37897 Pte. W. Brookes. Lan. Fus.); Memorial Plaque (William Brookes) VM polished, staining and some edge bruising, suspension ring distorted, therefore good fine; the Plaque good very fine (2) £60-£80

William Brookes was born at Rochdale, Lancashire, and attested there for the Lancashire Fusiliers. He served with the 2nd Battalion during the Great War on the Western Front, and died of wounds at No. 12 General Hospital, Rouen on 23 December 1916. He is buried at St. Sever Cemetery Extension, Rouen, France.