Three: Private J. Wackett, 8th Battalion, The Rifle Brigade, killed in the ‘Liquid Fire’ attack at Chateau Hooge in July 1915

1914-15 Star (S-974 Pte., Rif. Brig.); British War and Victory Medals (S-974 Pte., Rif. Brig.) nearly extremely fine (3) £80-100

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, Medals to The Rifle Brigade and Affiliated Regiments from the collection formed by Michael Haines.

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John Wackett was born at St Lukes, Middlesex, and enlisted into the 8th Battalion, Rifle Brigade, at St Pauls Churchyard. He was killed in action in the ‘Liquid Fire’ attack at Chateau Hooge, Ypres, on 30 July 1915. 2nd Lieutenant Sidney Woodroffe, of the 8th Battalion, was posthumously awarded the Victoria Cross for this famous action, whilst his elder brother, Captain Leslie Woodroffe, also 8th Battalion, was severely wounded and awarded the M.C. in the same action.