Special Collections

Sold on 16 December 2003

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The Jack Webb 1914 Star Collection

Jack Webb

Lot

№ 601

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16 December 2003

Hammer Price:
£85

1914 Star (472 Pte. J. Barbour, 1/Sea. Highrs.) nearly extremely fine £50-70

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Jack Webb 1914 Star Collection.

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John Barbour was born in Kirkcudbright and enlisted at Castle Douglas. Serving with the 1st Battalion Seaforth Highlanders, he entered the France / Flanders theatre of war on 12 October 1914. He was killed in action in Salonika on 7 January 1916. Having no known grave, his name is commemorated on the Doiran Memorial.