Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Three: Serjeant H. C. Hill, 3rd Battalion London Regiment and Army Service Corps

1914-15 Star (2012 Pte., 3-Lond. R.); British War and Victory Medals, M.I.D. oakleaf (2012 Sjt., 3-Lond. R.) mounted as worn, very fine (3) £60-80

Hubert Cecil Hill was born in Loughton, Essex. A Chauffeur by occupation and a former member of the 3rd Volunteer Battalion Royal Fusiliers, he attested for the 3rd City of London Battalion London Regiment on 19 August 1914, aged 27 years, 4 months. With them he served in Malta, September 1914-January 1915, after which he was posted to France. Hill was wounded on 16 May 1915 and was transferred to the A.S.C. in July 1915. Mentioned in despatches (London Gazette 10 July 1919(?)) and discharged to Class Z Reserve on 19 March 1919.

With copied service papers and m.i.c.