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Three: Private H. Clancy, King’s Own Yorkshire Light Infantry

1914 Star (756 Pte. H. Clancy. Yorks. L.I.); British War and Victory Medals (756 Pte. H. Clancy. K.O.Y.L.I.) very fine (3) £100-£140

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The David Laban Collection of Great War Awards.

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Harry Clancy attested for the King’s Own Yorkshire Light Infantry on 7 July 1911 and served with them during the Great War on the Western Front from 7 October 1914. He later served in the Durham Light Infantry with Service No. 79889, and received a gunshot wound to the right arm. He was discharged on account of his wounds on 24 June 1919 and was awarded a Silver War Badge No. B.281283.