£170
A FIRST WORLD WAR PAIR AND MEMORIAL PLAQUE TO THE WEST RIDING REGIMENT. A Great War Pair comprising War Medal and Victory Medal named to 235451 F.J. Farthing W.Rid R. Plaque to Frederick James Farthing. Frederick James Farthing from Bergholt in Essex served with the 10th (Service) Battalion of the Duke of Wellington's West Riding Regiment. He was killed in action on the 17th October 1917 and is buried at Aeroplane Cemetery in Belgium. With notification of death, delivery note for medals and a letter dated 23rd October 1917 from Officer Commanding the 10th Battalion 'It is with very great regret ... the Battalion was moving up to the trenches ... when a shell ... caused his death. ... We are all very very sorry to loose him for he was a thoroughly good lad and well spoken of by his colleagues ...'. Also with a copy of Musketry Regulations Part 1. 1909. *CR Paper work in poor condition. A lot fee of £8 inc. VAT will be charged on top of the hammer price and BP on all lots.
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