Orders, Decorations and Medals

Three: Private George Allen, 1st Battalion, West Yorkshire Regiment, who was wounded in February 1915

1914 Star, with copy clasp (9908 Pte., 1/W. York. R.); British War and Victory Medals (9908 Pte., W. York. R.) good very fine (3) £120-150

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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George Allen served in France and Flanders with the B.E.F. from 8 September 1914 and was wounded by a gunshot to the left foot in February 1915. He was discharged from the army on 10 September 1915.

Sold with copy m.i.c. which shows entitlement to Silver War Badge.