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Auction: 18001 - Orders, Decorations and Medals
Lot: 220

British War Medal 1914-20 (427 Pte. H. Coquelin, R. Guernsey L.I.), good very fine

Henri Coquelin was killed in action on 13 April 1918, aged 19, whilst serving with the Royal Guernsey Light Infantry. He was the youngest son of Alfred and Julia Coquelin of Le Hurel Vale, Guernsey, and one of five brothers to serve during the war, two of whom fought in the French army and both of whom were wounded on two occasions. The third son, Soldat Joseph Coquelin, was eventually discharged from the French Army due to leg wounds.

Sold with French awards appertaining to his brothers, comprising the French Victory Medal, by A. Morlon, 1914-18 Commemorative War Medal and Combatant's Cross.

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Sold for
£130