Orders, Decorations and Medals

Victory Medal 1914-19 (10) (159 Pte. R. Carter, Rif. Brig.; S-30976 Pte. F. Mawson, Rif. Brig.; S-16349 Pte. A. L. Prophet, Rif. Brig.; S-26954 Pte. E. Cartwight, Rif. Brig.; 38656 Pte. S. Ruggiero, Rif. Brig.; 213258 Pte. E. T. Towey, Rif. Brig.; 16616 Pte. J. Charlton, K.O. Sco. Bord.; 48491 Bmbr. D. Lees, R.A.; 11903 Pte. C. Mann, E. Lan. R.; 573772 Pte. T. Mumford, 17-Lond. R.) the first with officially corrected number, generally very fine or better; Memorial Plaque 1914-18 (Stuart McWilliam), good very fine (11) £80-100

Stuart McWilliam, a native of Romiley, Cheshire, was killed in action during the German “Spring Offensive” on 15 March 1918, while serving in the 7th Battalion, King’s Shropshire Light Infantry. His original grave in the London Cemetery at Neuville-Vitasses was destroyed and he is today commemorated on the Wancourt Cemetery Memorial.