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Auction: 25002 - Orders, Decorations and Medals
Lot: 101

Five: Private W. H. Beddoes, King's Shropshire Light Infantry

India General Service 1908-35, 1 clasp, North West Frontier 1930-31 (4026310 Pte. W. H. Beddoes. K.S.L.I.); Defence and War Medals 1939-45; Coronation 1937; Army L.S. & G.C., G.VI.R., Regular Army (4026310 Pte. W. H. Beddoes. K.S.L.I.), very fine (5)

William Henry Beddoes was born at Chetton, Bridgnorth in 1901 and was a farm worker upon his joining the King's Shropshire Light Infantry in June 1919. Having served on the North West Frontier and taken the 1937 Coronation Medal, he was released in October 1938. Recalled in August 1940 following, Beddoes transferred to the Corps of Military Police in May 1941.

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Estimate
£180 to £220

Starting price
£140