Lot Archive

Lot

№ 1082

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28 March 2002

Hammer Price:
£130

Pair: Private J. F. Down, Royal Sussex Regiment

British War and Victory Medals (LSR-2126 Pte., R. Suss. R.); together with memorial plaque (James Frederick Down); and original card box of issue for medals, extremely fine (3) £50-60

James Frederick Down was born in Hove and enlisted at Brighton. He was killed in action in France and Flanders on 9 April 1916 whilst serving with the 7th Battalion, Royal Sussex Regiment. He is buried in Vermelles British Cemetery.