Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Six: Battery Quartermaster Sergeant C. Langridge, Royal Garrison Artillery

British War and Victory Medals (30188. B.Q.M. Sjt. C. Langridge. R.A.); Defence and War Medals 1939-45; Army L.S. & G.C., G.V.R., 2nd issue with fixed suspension (1404054 Sjt. C. Langridge. R.A.); Army Meritorious Service Medal, G.VI.R., 3rd issue (1404054 B.Q.M.S. C. Langridge. R.A.) mounted for wear, heavy polishing and wear to the G.V.R. awards, these fair; the G.VI.R. awards nearly extremely fine (6) £160-£200

Charles Langridge attested for the Royal Garrison Artillery at Tonbridge on 10 November 1908 and saw early overseas service in Hong Kong from 30 September 1909 to 29 November 1910. Posted to Sierra Leone from 1 July 1914 to 20 January 1915, and France from 17 May 1916 to 30 September 1916, he was discharged at Woolwich upon termination of engagement on 9 November 1929. His testimonial at this time was impressive:
‘Exemplary. Hard working and willing. Has good control of men and should do well as fireman or in similar position. Sober and honest.’

Langridge later re-enlisted at Croydon for the Royal Artillery on 24 November 1939 and was awarded an annuity M.S.M.

Sold with a large amount of original documentation including the recipient’s Soldier’s Small Book; Regular Army Certificate of Service; Soldier’s Service and Pay Book; and Attestation Document (1939) with railway pass to Southampton.