Four: Lance-Corporal H. R. Ayres, Royal Marine Light Infantry, later Royal Fleet Reserve

1914-15 Star (Ply.11170, Pte. H. R. Ayres, R.M.L.I.); British War and Victory Medals (Ply.11170. L-Cpl. H. R. Ayres. R.M.L.I.); Royal Fleet Reserve L.S. & G.C., G.V.R., 1st issue (Ply.11170 (B.448) H. R. Ayres. Pte. R.F.R.) generally very fine (4) £100-£140

Henry Richard Ayres was born in Dauntsey, near Malmesbury, on 11 July 1883 and attested for the Royal Marine Light Infantry at Swindon on 2 September 1901. He transferred to the Royal Fleet Reserve on 15 October 1905, and was mobilised on the outbreak of War on 2 August 1914. He served during the Great War in H.M.S. Caesar and Impregnable, before reverting to the Royal Fleet Reserve on 8 March 1919. He was awarded his Long Service and Good Conduct Medal in December 1921, and was discharged on 11 July 1923.

Sold with copied record of service.