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Auction: 19001 - Orders, Decorations and Medals
Lot: 689

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Three: Private G. H. Carr, Liverpool Regiment

1914 Star (11639 Pte. W. Carr. 1/L'Pool R.); British War and Victory Medals (11639 Pte. G. H. Carr. L'Pool R.), note initials, very fine

Pair: Leading Aircraftman H. Carr, Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve

Africa Star; Defence Medal 1939-45, good very fine (5)

George H. Carr served with the 1st Battalion, Liverpool Regiment in France from 12 August 1914. He subsequently transferred to the Royal Welch Fusiliers and later the Nottinghamshire & Derbyshire Regiment. Following the War, George ran a boarding house at Mablethorpe, Leicester and retired to Stilton

Harold Carr was born on 15 October 1922 and was the son of George H. Carr. Educated at Alderman Newton Grammar School, Leicester, he served overseas from 15 August 1941 - 15 July 1945. Upon release in 1946, the Commanding Officer stated:

He has been employed mostly on daily servicing of Fighter Aircraft. For 3 months at Lyneham he has worked on the maintenance of engines, fuel & water systems and has worked very well. He is returning to a job as a storekeeper but is studying to become a Civil Engineer. Is keen to go ahead.'

Harold qualified as an Engineer in July 1949, working across the country. He died on 4 December 1987; sold together with identity tag, Service & Release Book, Engineers Certificate, City of Leicester Council silvered 1935 Jubilee medal and two original photographs.

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£110