Six: Chaplain 4th Class, The Rev. W. E. Passey, Royal Army Chaplains’ Department, late South Lancashire Regiment

British War and Victory Medals (241915 Cpl., S. Lan. R.); 1939-45 Star; Africa Star, clasp, 1st Army; Italy Star; War Medal 1939-45, these unnamed, mounted as worn, very fine and better (6) £80-100

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Bill and Angela Strong Medal Collection.

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William Eustace Passey was born on 5 October 1895 and was educated at Widnes Secondary School, Disbury Technical College and Liverpool University. Served as a Private in the South Lancashire Regiment during the Great War. Served in France/Flanders, 1916-17; served with the 2/5th Battalion, January 1916-June 1918 and 3/4th Battalion, June 1918-February 1919. Became a Methodist Minister between the wars. Granted an emergency commission as Chaplain to the Forces 4th Class on 4 December 1940. Served in North Africa, January 1943-June 1944 and Italy, June 1944-May 1945. Discharged September 1945. With copied service notes.