Orders, Decorations and Medals

Three: Private James Williamson, 1/6th battalion, Gordon Highlanders, who was killed in action during the Battle of Neuve Chapelle in March 1915

1914 Star (1465 Pte., 1/6 Gord. Highrs.); British War and Victory Medals (1465 Pte., Gord. Highrs.); together with memorial plaque (James Williamson) nearly extremely fine (4) £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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James Williamson was born in Fordyee, Aberdeen and educated at Portsay. He served in France and Flanders with the B.E.F. from 10 November 1914 and was killed in action during the Battle of Neuve Chapelle on 13 March 1915. He has no known grave and his name is commemorated on Le Touret Memorial, France.