Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

1914 Star (97569 Pte. P. Cumberton. 2/Conn: Rang.) some scratch marks, slightly worn, good fine £60-£80

Patrick Cumberton was born at Tullamore, King’s County, Ireland, in 1883 and attested for the Connaught Rangers on 13 October 1902, having previously served in the 3rd Battalion, Leinster Regiment. He served with the 2nd Battalion during the Great War on the Western Front from 14 August 1914, and was admitted to hospital suffering from a gun shot wound to his shoulder on 28 April 1915. Repatriated to the U.K., he was discharged on 12 October 1915.

Sold with copied record of service, medal index card, and other research.