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Auction: 18003 - Orders, Decorations and Medals
Lot: 375

Three: Private W. Field, Essex Regiment

1914-15 Star (15195 Pte. W. Field, Essex R.); British War and Victory Medals (15195 Pte. W. Field, Essex. R.), nearly very fine (3)


William Field served in France with the 11th (Service) Battalion, Essex Regiment, from 30 August 1915. The Battalion began training at Shoreham Camp in Sussex before moving to Aldershot and on to France where it served as part of 71st Brigade. During the Battle of Loos, 2nd Lieutenant Frank B. Wearne, in command of two sections of the 11th Essex Regiment, won the V.C. for his tenacity in remaining at his post though severely wounded. William was discharged on 1 November 1919 and was also entitled to a Silver War Badge; sold with copied MIC.

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Sold for
£55