A Collection of Medals to the 9th and 12th Lancers

Three: Corporal H. A. Gravestock, 9th Lancers, who was wounded at Leverguier in March 1918
1914-15 Star (L-7041 L-Cpl. H. A. Gravestock. 9th. Lcrs.) first initial officially corrected from ‘R’; British War and Victory Medals (L-7041 Cpl. H. A. Gravestock. 9-Lrs.)

Pair: Private A. E. J. Hole, 9th Lancers, wounded in France in March 1918
British War and Victory Medals (L-4432 Pte. A. E. J. Hole. 9-Lrs.) nearly very fine (5) £120-140

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, A Collection of Medals to the 9th and 12th Lancers.

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Hubert A. Gravestock served with “A” Squadron in France from 15 June 1916. He was wounded at Leverguier on 21 March 1918 and repatriated to England on 25 March 1918. Sold with copied m.i.c. which confirms official correction to initial and entitlement to Silver War Badge.

Arthur E. J. Hole was mobilized on 6 July 1918 and served in France with “A” Squadron. He was wounded on 12 March 1918 and repatriated to England on 19 March 1918. He rejoined the regiment in March 1919 and was appointed Bandsman on 17 October 1919. Arthur Hole was discharged by purchase on 11 October 1920. An accompanying article on Arthur Hole and his brother, Alfred, from the regimental journal gives the circumstances behind Arthur’s wound:

‘Arthur Hole joined the 9th Lancers in November 1912, and his brother Alfred in 1915. Arthur recalls a lucky escape while serving with the regiment in France during World War I; his right arm was across [a] comrade’s shoulder while both were reading the same piece of paper, their faces only inches apart, when a shell burst behind, killing his friend outright while Arthur sustained only a flesh wound to his right arm.’