Three: Private J. H. Griffin, 2nd Battalion, Highland Light Infantry, who was a rare survivor of his Battalion’s 1914 battles

1914 Star (9308 Pte. J. H. Griffen [sic]. 2/ High: L.I.); British War and Victory Medals (9308 Pte. J. Griffin. High. L.I.) nearly very fine (3) £80-£120

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, A Collection of Medals to Recipients of the 1914 Star.

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James H. Griffin attested for the Highland Light Infantry in 1904 and served with the 2nd Battalion during the Great War on the Western Front from 14 August 1914. Three months later, he was one of just 32 original men of the battalion to still be serving in France.