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Auction: 24111 - Orders, Decorations and Medals - e-Auction
Lot: 470

(x) Four: Private J. Clarke, Leicestershire Regiment

1914 Star, clasp (9197 Pte J. Clarke. 2/Leic: R.); British War and Victory Medals (9197 Pte. J. Clarke. Leic.R.); India General Service 1908-35, 1 clasp, Afghanistan N.W.F. 1919 (9197 Pte. J. Clarke. Leic. R.), mounted for display, light contact marks, very fine (4)

John Clarke served in France from 12 October 1914 with the 2nd Battalion Leicestershire Regiment. He then saw service in Mesopotamia and was wounded on 13 February 1916, later being attached to 33rd Divisional Signal Company, Sappers and Miners whilst serving on the North West frontier in 1919.

Clasp on the first not confirmed.

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Sold for
£1,300

Starting price
£100