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Sold on 20 September 2002

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A Collection of Medals to the Manchester Regiment

Lot

№ 315

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20 September 2002

Hammer Price:
£70

Pair: Private J. Renwick, Manchester Regiment

British War and Victory Medals (5138 Pte., Manch. R.) extremely fine (2) £30-40

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, A Collection of Medals to the Manchester Regiment.

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John Renwick was born and enlisted in Manchester. He was killed in action in France and Flanders on 18 August 1916 whilst serving with the 2/7th Battalion, Manchester Regiment, attached 1st Battalion, Loyal North Lancashire Regiment. His name is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France.