Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

The 1914 Star awarded to Lance-Corporal J. Ryan, Loyal North Lancashire Regiment, who was killed in action on 14 September 1914

1914 Star (8568 L.Cpl. J. Ryan. L.N. Lan: R.); Memorial Plaque (James Ryan), plaque with drilled hole to top, minor staining and verdigris, traces of adhesive to reverse, otherwise very fine (2) £120-£160

James Ryan was born in Liverpool and enlisted for the 1st Battalion, Loyal North Lancashire Regiment at Preston. Posted to France on 12 August 1914, he fought at the Battle of Mons and was killed during the Great Retreat on 14 September 1914. He has no known grave and is commemorated on La Ferte-Sous-Jouarre Memorial, France.