Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Four: Bombardier J. C. H. Smith, Royal Field Artillery, who served on the Western Front in his early 50’s

1914-15 Star (210. Bmbr. J. C. H. Smith, R.F.A.); British War and Victory Medals (210 Bmbr. J. C. H. Smith. R.A.); Territorial Force Efficiency Medal, E.VII.R. (210 Gnr: J. C. H. Smith. 4/E.A.B. R.F.A.) mounted as worn, very fine and better (4) £90-£120

James Charles Helling Smith was born in Norwich in 1864 and witnessed initial service with the 1st Volunteer Battalion, Norfolk Regiment. Transferring to the 3rd (Heavy) Battery, 1st Norfolk R.G.A. Volunteers on 17 February 1905, he was awarded the T.F.E.M. with the 4th East Anglian Brigade, Royal Field Artillery. Described in his Army Service Record as ‘fit’ he crossed the English Channel to France on 16 November 1915 with the 1st East Anglian Brigade, and served for over six months before discharge upon termination of engagement on 26 May 1916. His Service Record adds: ‘Very reliable and steady man who has done consistently good service, especially since mobilisation. Bricklayer by trade.’