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1895 IGS (3 Clasps), WW1 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal Group of Four – Gnr. W.E. Long, Royal Artillery
£385.00
Regiment: Royal Artillery
Era: WW1
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An 1895 India General Service medal and first world war group of four awarded to 98277 Gunner William Edward Long, Royal Artillery.
1895 India General Service Medal (3 Clasps – Punjab Frontier 1897-98, Samana 1897, Tirah 1897-98) named to 98277 Gunner W. Long 11th Fd By. R.A.
1914-15 Star named to 98277 Gnr. W.E. Long. R.F.A.
British War Medal named to 98277 Gnr. W.E. Long. R.A.
WW1 Victory Medal named to 98277 Gnr. W.E. Long. R.A.
In July 1916 during the Somme offensive, Gunner Long injured his back after being thrown from his water cart (presumably by horses bolting under shell fire). He returned home 24/7/16 where he was treated in hospital and found unfit to return to France. He served the rest of the war at home and was demobilized 18/3/19.
The medals have a number of minor edge knocks, edge bruising and wear to the high points. Please see photos.
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Regiment: Royal Artillery
Era: WW1
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