The Collection of Medals Formed By Dr A W Stott

Three: 1914-15 Star Trio (8251 Pte. W. Crabtree, Lan. Fus.) together with Bronze Memorial Plaque (William Crabtree) good very fine (4)

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Collection of Medals Formed By Dr A W Stott.

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William Crabtree was born and enlisted in Rochdale, Lancashire, for the 1/5th Battalion. he was killed in action on 6 September 1917, in the ill-fated attack on Iberia, Berry and Beck Farms, Third Battle of Ypres. His photograph appears in the Rochdale Observer 3 October 1917, which states that he “had served all through the Dardanelles campaign, and been twice wounded”.