Medals to Casualties of the Great War

1914 Star Trio: 6435 Pte. A. Smith, Yorks.L.I. with Mons bar

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, Medals to Casualties of the Great War.

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Killed in action 28.10.1914. The regiment took part in the rearguard at Le Cateau, suffering 600 casualties and winning two V.C’s. They also fought at the Battle of Messines, 12th October to 2nd November, 1914.