Auction Catalogue

7 November 2024

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№ 258

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7 November 2024

Hammer Price:
£110

Three: Private H. Brown, Cheshire Regiment
1914-15 Star (2948 Pte. H. Brown, Ches. R.); British War and Victory Medals (2948 Pte. H. Brown. Ches. R.) slight verdigris stain on VM, otherwise very fine

Three: Lance Corporal J. H. Latham, Cheshire Regiment
1914-15 Star (2246 L.Cpl. J. H. Latham. Ches. R.); British War and Victory Medals (2246 Pte. J. H. Latham. Ches. R.) very fine

Three: Private E. Meek, Cheshire Regiment
British War and Victory Medals ((3899 Pte. E. Meek. Ches. R.); Special Constabulary Long Service Medal, G.VI.R., 1st issue (Ernest Meek), in named box of issue, very fine (9) £100-£140

Herbert Brown attested into the Cheshire Regiment for service during the Great War and served in the Egyptian theatre with the 7th Battalion from 1 August 1915. He was wounded on 30 August 1918.

John Harvey Latham attested into Cheshire Regiment for service during the Great War and served in Egypt with the 7th Battalion from 1 August 1915. He was discharged to a commission with the South Wales Borderers and saw further service with the 9th Battalion before transferring into the Royal Garrison Artillery. He does not appear to have served overseas following his commission. Sold with copied Medal Index Card.

Ernest Meek attested into the Cheshire Regiment on 19 January 1915 for service during the Great War and served with the 1/6th and 13th Battalions. He was discharged as a consequence of sickness on 26 February 1917 and awarded a Silver War Badge. He saw later service with the Special Constabulary.