Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Four: Lance-Corporal V. Rhodes, Lincolnshire Regiment, later Labour Corps

1914-15 Star (13558 Pte. V. Rhodes, Linc. R.); British War and Victory Medals, M.I.D. Oak Leaves (13559 Pte. V. Rhodes. Linc. R.); Army Meritorious Service Medal, G.V.R., 1st issue (601516 Pte. V. Rhodes. 213/Coy. Lab. C.) generally very fine or better (4) £140-£180

M.S.M. London Gazette 18 January 1919:

‘In recognition for valuable service rendered with the Armies in France and Flanders.’

M.I.D. London Gazette 22 May 1917 (France).

Victor Rhodes was a native of High Crompton, Oldham. He served during the Great War with the Lincolnshire Regiment in the Gallipoli theatre of war from 1 July 1915. Rhodes advanced to Lance-Corporal and subsequently transferred to the Labour Corps.