Orders, Decorations and Medals

Three: Captain J. N. Preston-Whyte, 6th Dragoon Guards (Carabiniers), who was mentioned in despatches and twice wounded

1914 Star, with clasp (Lieut., 6/D. Gds.); British War and Victory Medals, with M.I.D. oak leaf (Capt.) good very fine (3)
£200-250

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Fine Collection of Medals to 'Old Contemptibles' formed by Major Bob Keay.

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M.I.D. London Gazette 4 January 1917.

Captain J. N. Preston-Whyte served in France and Flanders from August 1914 to August 1918 and was wounded on two occasions, including at Longueval on 27 August 1918. 1920 Army List confirms and copied service papers confirm.