The Collection of Medals Formed by The Late John Cooper

Three: 2nd Lieutenant A. J. Willmore, 3rd (Reserve) Garrison Battalion, Royal Welsh Fusiliers, late 5th London Regiment

1914 Star, with clasp (98 Pte., 5/Lond. R.); British War and Victory Medals (2.Lieut.) very fine (3) £100-120

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Collection of Medals Formed by The Late John Cooper.

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Arthur James Willmore was born at Wandsworth, London, and enlisted for the 5th London Regiment (London Rifle Brigade) on 10 August 1914. He served in France from 4 November 1914 until 12 May 1915, when he was invalided home due to gas poisoning and a gun shot wound to his left hand, received on the 8th May. He was commissioned 2nd Lieutenant, 13 May 1917, 3rd (Reserve) Garrison Battalion, Royal Welsh Fusiliers. He served in Egypt and Salonika from October 1917 with the 6th Garrison Battalion, Royal Welsh Fusiliers. Sold with relevant copies from his correspondence file.