WW1 British War & Victory Casualty Medal Pair – Pte. P. Laughton, Durham Light Infantry and York & Lancaster Regiment – Died of Wounds, 24/9/16

A first world war casualty medal pair awarded to Private Percy Laughton, 1/5th Bn Durham Light Infantry and 2nd Bn York and Lancaster Regiment, who sadly died of wounds and is remembered at Market Rasen Cemetery. 

British War Medal named to 4487 Pte. P. Laughton. Durh. L.I. 
WW1 Victory Medal named to 4487 Pte. P. Laughton. Durh. L.I. 

Died of Wounds – 24th September 1916

Percy Laughton was born in Bonby, Lincolnshire and enlisted in Market Rasen. 

He was wounded in action on 13th September 1916, receiving a guns shot wound to his right thigh. He returned to England on 18th September and subsequently died of his wounds six days later at the age of 22. 

The medals are in good condition. 

Comes with research. 

Regiment: Durham Light Infantry / York and Lancaster Regiment

Era: WW1