The David Laban Collection of Great War Awards

Four: Sergeant J. Morgan, 20th Hussars

1914 Star, with later slide clasp (6796 L. Cpl. J. Morgan. 20/Hrs.); British War and Victory Medals (8796 Sjt. J. Morgan. 20-Hrs.); Army L.S. & G.C., G.V.R., 2nd issue with fixed suspension (538831 Sjt. J. Morgan. 14 20 H.) mounted as worn, nearly very fine (4) £160-£200

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The David Laban Collection of Great War Awards.

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James Morgan attested for the 20th Hussars at Manchester on 24 January 1911 and served with them during the Great War on the Western Front from 16 August 1914. He was wounded on 18 February 1916, and subsequently spent some time at home in the U.K. serving with 13th Reserve Cavalry Brigade and the 5th Reserve Cavalry Regiment. He was transferred to Class “B” Army Reserve in May 1919, but rejoined the 20th Hussars in September 1920. He had subsequent service attached to 5th Cavalry Depot, 14/20th Hussars, and 1st King’s Dragoon Guards in 1931, and was discharged at Canterbury in July 1934.

Sold with a presentation silver cigarette case with gilt interior, inscribed ‘Presented to Sergt. J. Morgan. By 2nd Troop, “B” Squad. 13th Res. Cavy. Brigade. Aug. 25th. 1916.’