A Collection of Medals to Recipients of the 1914 Star

Three: Private J. Brown, 8th (Lanark) Battalion, Highland Light Infantry

1914 Star (7265 Pte. J. Brown. 8/ High: L.I.); British War and Victory Medals (7265 Pte. J. Brown. H.L.I.) nearly very fine (3) £80-£120

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, A Collection of Medals to Recipients of the 1914 Star.

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J. Brown attested for the Highland Light Infantry in 1913 and served with the 8th Battalion (Territorial Force) during the Great War on the Western Front from 5 November 1914. He transferred, Class W - ‘for all those soldiers whose services are deemed to be more valuable to the country in civil rather than military employment’ - on 2 December 1916.