Orders, Decorations and Medals

Three: Private H. Smith, 2nd Battalion, Essex Regiment, who died of wounds on 14 May 1915

1914 Star (7839 Pte., 2/Essex R.); British War and Victory Medals (7839 Pte., Essex R.) good very fine (3) £150-180

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The 1914 Star Collection formed by the late Eric Knowles.

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Harry Smith was born at Halstead, Essex and lived in Sutton, Surrey. He died of wounds in France and Flanders on 14 May 1915, whilst serving with the 2nd Battalion, Essex Regiment.