Medals to Casualties of the Great War

1914-15 Star Trio: G.2824 Pte. G. G. Catt, The Queen’s R. with bronze Memorial Plaque (George Godfrey Catt)

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, Medals to Casualties of the Great War.

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Born and enlisted Hawkhurst, Kent, 6th Battalion, killed in action 3.7.1916, Battle of the Somme. Sold with extract from the War Diary showing 3 Captains killed, 11 Subalterns wounded and 5 missing. Other Ranks killed, wounded or missing 375. At the commencement of the action the strength of the battalion was 617.