Three: Private F. Norris, 4th Battalion, Royal Fusiliers

1914 Star, with clasp (12761 Pte., 4/R. Fus.); British War and Victory Medals (12761 Pte., R. Fus.) mounted as worn, minor contact marks, very fine (3) £140-180

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, A Fine Collection of 1914 Star Groups.

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Frank Norris enlisted on 23 July 1907. Serving with the 4th Battalion Royal Fusiliers, he entered the France/Flanders theatre of war on 13 August 1914. Served with the 9th Infantry Brigade, 3rd Division, part of Smith Dorrien’s II Corps. The first attack at Mons on 23 August 1914 fell on the 4th Royal Fusiliers and 4th Middlesex at Nimy and Ghlin. Later caught up in the fighting at Neuve Chapelle. Norris was later transferred to the Labour Corps and was discharged on 5 May 1919 due to sickness. Awarded the Silver War Badge (not with lot). With copied roll extract and m.i.c. - clasp confirmed. Post-war address was at 42 Hindle Street, Arcola Street, Hackney, E8.