The Donald G. Mellen Collection

Three: Private F. Sonntag, 8th Battalion East Kent Regiment, killed in action, battle of the Somme, 18 August 1916

1914-15 Star (G-5389 L. Cpl., E. Kent R.); British War and Victory Medals (G-5389 Pte., E. Kent R.) good very fine and better (6) £120-160

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Donald G. Mellen Collection.

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Frank Herbert Sonntag was born in Cardiff, lived and enlisted at Deptford, Kent. Serving as a Lance-Corporal in “C” Company 8th Battalion East Kent Regiment (The Buffs), he was killed in action on 18 August 1916, aged 25 years. Having no known grave, his name is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial. He was the son of Elizabeth Ann Perrett (formerly Sonntag), of 12 Woodville Road, Cardiff and the late Frank Joseph Sonntag.

With three metal and one cloth ‘Buffs’ badges and lance-corporal’s chevron, with medals and riband bar mounted on a khaki backing.