Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Army L.S. & G.C., G.V.R., 1st issue (2) (36913 Bmbr: J. W. Connor. R.H.A.; 37436 Cpl. L.Sjt.- A. J. Frost. R.H.A.) the first polished and worn, this good fine; the second very fine (2) £60-£80

James William Sykes, alias James William Connor was born in Wakefield around 1862, and attested for the Royal Horse Artillery on 7 March 1883. Posted to India for more than 20 years, he was discharged on 6 March 1904. He later re-attested for the Royal Horse Artillery and was awarded his Long Service and Good Conduct Medal with gratuity in April 1921.

Arthur John Frost served in France with the Royal Horse Artillery from 11 November 1914, and was awarded his Long Service and Good Conduct Medal with gratuity in October 1920.