Five: Major H. A. Newson, Royal Munster Fusiliers, later Lancashire Fusiliers

1914 Star, with copy clasp (2. Lieut., R. Muns. Fus.); British War and Victory Medals (Capt.); Defence and War Medals, lacquered, good very fine (5) £180-200

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Chris Murphy Collection of Medals to the Royal Munster Fusiliers.

View
Collection

Major Harry Alexander Newson was taken prisoner of war during the retreat from Mons 16 September 1914; interned in Holland, before being repatriated on18 November 1918. After the Great war he served as Adjutant T.A. Lancashire Fusiliers, 2 May 1923; being promoted to the rank of Major in 1943. During the Second World War he served at the Infantry Record & Pay Office. Sold with detailed research, including a photocopy of a group photograph including recipient.