A Collection of Medals to Recipients of the 1914 Star

Three: Sergeant J. C. Doherty, 1/14th (County of London) Battalion, London Regiment (London Scottish), later 30th (City of London) Battalion, London Regiment, and King’s African Rifles

1914 Star (2264 Pte. J. C. Doherty. 14/Lond: R.); British War and Victory Medals (2264 Pte. J. C. Doherty. 14-Lond. R.) 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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John Campbell Doherty initially served with the 1/14th (County of London) Battalion, London Regiment (London Scottish) during the Great War on the Western Front from 15 September 1914. He transferred to the 30th City of London Regiment on 31 December 1916 and afterwards saw promotion to Sergeant, later transferring to the 3rd Battalion, King’s African Rifles.