Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Three: Corporal W. Wompra, Durham Light Infantry, who was severely wounded on the Western Front in April 1918

1914-15 Star (2794 Pte. W. Wompra. Durh: L.I.); British War and Victory Medals (2794 Cpl. W. Wompra. Durh. L.I.) good very fine (3) £50-£70

William Wompra was born in Whitehaven, Cumberland, in 1897, and attested for the Durham Light Infantry on 26 September 1914. He served with the 5th Battalion during the Great War on the Western Front from 18 April 1915, and was advanced Corporal on 14 April 1918. He was thrice wounded during the Great War, including severely wounded by gun shot to the arm in April 1918, which resulted in his right arm being amputated. He was discharged on account of his wounds on 30 August 1918, and was awarded a Silver War Badge.

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