Three: Sergeant Abraham Benn, 1st Battalion, Middlesex Regiment

1914 Star, with clasp (L-8837 L.Cpl., 1/Middx. R.) holes enlarged on clasp to facilitate mounting; British War and Victory Medals (L-8837 Sjt., Midd’x. R.) some contact wear and a little polished, therefore nearly very fine (3) £100-120

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Fine Collection of Medals to 'Old Contemptibles' formed by Major Bob Keay.

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Abraham Benn was born in Clerkenwell, London in 1885 and enlisted into the Middlesex Regiment in May 1903, aged 18. He served in France and Flanders with the B.E.F. from 16 August 1914 to 21 November 1915 after which time he was employed as a munition worker. He was subsequently discharged on 5 May 1916 on the termination of his period of engagement. Sold with copy service papers.