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Auction: 22133 - Orders, Decorations and Medals - e-Auction
Lot: 528

Family group:

Three: Corporal S. H. Claridge, Rifle Brigade,

1914-15 Star (Z-104 Pte S. H. Claridge. Rif: Brig:); British War and Victory Medals (Z-104 Cpl. S. H. Claridge. Rif. Brig.), very fine

Three: Corporal A. A. Claridge, 5th (City of London) Battalion, London Regiment (London Rifle Brigade)

1914-15 Star (316. Cpl. A. A. Claridge. 5-Lond.R.); British War and Victory Medals (316 Cpl. A. A. Claridge. 5-Lond. R.), very fine

Pair: Sergeant L. F. Claridge, Loyal North Lancashire Regiment

British War and Victory Medals (263009 Sjt. L. F. Claridge. L.N.Lan.R.), very fine (8)

The Lot represents the sacrifice of two of the three sons of Mr and Mrs H. Claridge during the Great War.

Sydney Herbert Claridge was born at Fulham and enlisted at Ilford. He served in France from 4 January 1915 and was killed in action on 3 March 1916 whilst serving with the 2nd Battalion. He is buried in the Rue-du-Bois Military Cemetery, Fleurbaix.

Albert Augustus Claridge served in France from 28 March 1915 and was killed in action on 13 May 1915. He is commemorated upon the Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial.

Leonard F. Claridge is entitled to a Pair only.



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Sold for
£260

Starting price
£110