Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Three: Private J. Sullivan, King’s Own Royal Lancaster Regiment, who was captured and taken Prisoner of War at Cambrai and served over two years as a German Prisoner of War from 1915-17, but was released early due to wounds

1914 Star (8665 Pte. J. Sullivan, R. Lanc. R.); British War and Victory Medals (8665 Pte. J. Sullivan. R. Lanc. R.) wear to VM, otherwise nearly very fine (3) £70-£90

John Sullivan, a resident of Liverpool, served in France with the 1st Battalion, Royal Lancaster Regiment from 23 August 1914. Captured and taken Prisoner of War at Cambrai, he was admitted to Doberitz prisoner of war camp on 20 March 1915. Located near Berlin on a large military training ground, the camp later became notorious for strict discipline, crowded conditions and extensive forced labour. Repatriated home in consequence of wounds received in 1914-15, Sullivan was discharged on 11 October 1917 and issued Silver War Badge ‘266846’.

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