Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Three: Sergeant A. Clipsham, Northamptonshire Regiment

1914 Star, with copy clasp (6630 Pte. A. Clipsham. 1/North’n R.); British War and Victory Medals (6630 Sjt. A. Clipsham. North’n R.) good very fine and better (3) £80-£100

Albert Clipsham served in France with the 1st Battalion, Northamptonshire Regiment from 31 August 1914. The National Roll of the Great War, adds:
‘He was mobilised at the outbreak of hostilities and was immediately drafted to France where he took part in the Retreat from Mons. He also served at the Marne, the Aisne, La Bassee, Ypres, Givenchy, Neuve Chapelle, Loos, the Somme, Mametz Wood, High Wood, Messines, and in many later engagements in the Offensives of 1918 until the Armistice was signed, and was wounded on one occasion. He advanced with the Army of Occupation into Germany, and after returning to England in January 1919 was demobilised. 13, Meyrick Road, Landport.’

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