Lot Archive

Lot

№ 1180

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27 June 2002

Hammer Price:
£210

Pair: Second Lieutenant J. H. M. Apps, Northumberland Fusiliers, killed in action on 20 November 1917

British War and Victory Medals (2. Lieut.); together with card box of issue; and related Special Constabulary Medal, G.V.R. (Harry M. Apps) extremely fine (3) £100-120

Jack Harry Mason Apps was killed in action on 20 November 1917, whilst serving with the 1/5th Battalion, Northumberland Fusiliers. He was 19 years of age, and is buried at Croisilles British Cemetery, France.

He was the brother of the fighter ace, Lieutenant G. F. M. Apps, D.F.C., No. 66 Squadron, Royal Flying Corps, who had nine confirmed victories in Italy.