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Auction: 26001 - Orders, Decorations and Medals
Lot: 136

Sold by Order of the Family

Seven: Private G. Washbourne, Durham Light Infantry

1914-15 Star (12896 Pte. G. Washbourne, Durh. L.I.); British War and Victory Medals (12896 Pte. G. Washbourne. Durh. L.I.); Defence and War Medals 1939-45; Jubilee 1935; Army L.S. & G.C., G.V.R. (4436009 Pte. G. Washbourne. Durh. L.I.), nearly very fine (7)

George Washbourne first entered the war in France on 12 May 1915 and also had the service number (83042). He is confirmed on the roll for the Jubilee 1935, no doubt as possibly the longest serving Private in the regiment. Sold together with a Durham Light Infantry cap badge.

Please see Lots 149 and 350 for the medals to his son and grandson.

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Estimate
£80 to £120

Starting price
£60