The Collection of Medals to the Monmouthshire Regiment formed by Lt. Col. P. A. Blagojevic, O. St. J., T.D.

Pair: Colour-Sergeant I. J. Iball, Monmouthshire Regiment, who, having been mentioned in despatches, died in France in November 1917

British War and Victory Medals, M.I.D. oak leaf (2026 C. Sjt., Monmouth. R.), nearly extremely fine (2) £80-100

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Collection of Medals to the Monmouthshire Regiment formed by Lt. Col. P. A. Blagojevic, O. St. J., T.D..

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Ivor John Iball, who was born at Abergavenny, where he enlisted in the 3rd Battalion, Monmouthshire Regiment, was first embarked for active service in February 1915, thereby qualifying for the 1914-15 Star. Subsequently advanced to Colour-Sergeant and mentioned in despatches (London Gazette 15 June 1916 refers), he died in France on 1 November 1917 and was buried in the St. Sever Cemetery Extension, Rouen.