The Tom Gustard Collection of Medals & Militaria and to the 21st Lancers

Three: Private H. J. Jones, 21st Lancers

1914-15 Star (L-3556 Pte., 21st Lrs.); British War and Victory Medals (L-3556 Pte., 21-Lrs.), generally very fine (3) £160-180

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Tom Gustard Collection of Medals & Militaria and to the 21st Lancers.

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Harry J. Jones, who joined the 21st Lancers at Suez in 1912, first went into action in the regiment’s celebrated charge at Shabkadar on 5 September 1915 (his MIC entry confirms) - he was later employed as a motor cyclist at the Signalling Depot, Poona.