The Collection of Medals Formed by The Late A. A. Mount

Three: Private J. Jennings, Essex Regiment

1914 Star, with clasp (10125 L. Cpl., 2/Essex R.); British War and Victory Medals (10125 Pte., Essex Regiment); together with Memorial Plaque (John Jennings) extremely fine (4) £250-300

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Collection of Medals Formed by The Late A. A. Mount.

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John Jennings was born in Rayleigh and enlisted at Warley, Essex. Serving with the 2nd Battalion Essex Regiment, he was wounded soon after reaching the front, in the right foot but making a recovery he was able to rejoin his regiment. He was killed in action, France / Flanders, 13 May 1915. His name is commemorated on the Rayleigh and Benfleet Memorials and the Menin Gate.