A fine Collection of Medals to the Sherwood Foresters

Four: Serjeant R. Fields, Nottinghamshire Yeomanry, late Nottinghamshire & Derbyshire Regiment

1914-15 Star (2931 Pte., Notts. & Derby. R.); British War and Victory Medals (2931 Pte., Notts. & Derby. R.); Efficiency Medal, G.V.R., Territorial (528319 Sjt., Notts. Yeo.) nearly very fine and better (4) £140-180

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, A fine Collection of Medals to the Sherwood Foresters.

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Robert Field was born in Newark. A Baker by occupation and a member of the 8th Battalion Notts. & Derby. Regiment, he attested for the Special Reserve Battalion of the Sherwood Foresters at Newark on 8 January 1909, aged 18 years, 9 months. Served with the 1st Battalion in France, 10 December 1914-8 January 1915. Having contracted rheumatic fever he was considered unfit for further military service and was discharged on 5 June 1915. Was awarded the Silver War Badge (not with lot).

With copied service papers, m.i.c. and roll extract.