The David Laban Collection of Territorial Force War Medal Groups

Seven: Sapper W. H. Masters, Royal Engineers

British War and Victory Medals (516020 Spr. W. H. Masters. R.E.); Territorial Force War Medal 1914-19 (516020 Spr. W. H. Masters. R.E.); 1939-45 Star; War Medal 1939-45; Territorial Efficiency Medal, G.V.R. (1857772 Spr. W. H. Masters. R.E.); Army L.S. & G.C., G.VI.R., 1st issue, Regular Army (1857772 Spr. W. H. Masters. R.E.) mounted court-style together with a Dunkirk Commemorative Medal; minor edge bruising, the G.V.R. awards polished and worn, therefore nearly very fine; the G.VI.R. awards nearly extremely fine (8) £300-£400

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The David Laban Collection of Territorial Force War Medal Groups.

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William H. Masters, an engine driver by trade, served with the Royal Engineers (Territorial Force) during the Great War, and was demobilised on 7 March 1919, was awarded the T.E.M. in November 1921. Re-enlisting into the Regular Forces, he subsequently served at the Railway Training Centre at Longmoor, Hampshire.