Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Four: Marine W. H. J. Jackson, Royal Marines Light Infantry

1914 Star (Ply. 16233. Pte. W. H. J. Jackson, R.M. Brigade.); British War and Victory Medals (Ply. 16233 Pte. W. H. J. Jackson, R.M.L.I.); Royal Navy L.S. & G.C., G.V.R., 2nd issue, fixed suspension (Ply 16233 W. H. J. Jackson. Mne. R.M.) contact marks, some staining, good fine and better (4) £120-£160

William Henry John Jackson, a shop assistant from Horfield, Bristol, attested into the Royal Marines Light Infantry on 9 June 1913, and served during the Great War on the Western Front with the Royal Marine Brigade from 12 September 1914 at Dunkirk and at the Defence of Antwerp from 12 October 1914; he afterwards serving afloat in H.M.S. Active including service at the Battle of Jutland. Continuing to serve post-War, he was awarded his L.S. & G.C. on 2 February 1930 and was discharged on 17 June 1935.

Sold with copied service papers.