A Collection of Great War Medals

Pair: Lance-Corporal G. Prowse, 10th Hussars, who was killed in action, First Battle of Ypres, 31 October 1914

1914 Star (2957 L. Cpl., 10/Hrs.); Victory Medal 1914-19 (2957 Pte., 10-Hrs.) very fine (2) £90-120

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Great War Medal Collection of Robin H.J. Darvell.

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George Scott Prowse was born and lived in Chudleigh and enlisted at London. Serving with the 10th Hussars he entered the France/Flanders theatre of war on 6 October 1914. He was killed in action on 31 October 1914, aged 29 years. Having no known grave, his name is commemorated on the Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial. He was the son of Emma Prowse of Sowell’s Farm, Kentisbeare, Cullompton, Devon. Clasp confirmed. With copied m.i.c.