Reverse of HCC00179 - The British War Medal was instituted to record the successful conclusion of the First World War, but it was later extended to cover the period 1919-1920 and service in mine clearing at sea as well as participation in operations…
Reverse of 00179 - French War Cross - Croix De Guerre 1914-1918. The Medal Marked Republique Francaise 1914-1918 with Ribbon. Donated by Richard Baldwin
The British War Medal was instituted to record the successful conclusion of the First World War, but it was later extended to cover the period 1919-1920 and service in mine clearing at sea as well as participation in operations further afield. Some…
For original picture see ALC02142. The lad watching in a cap was Harry Victor Barker, Alan Brook’s mum’s dad. He was so fired up by watching these recruits that he subsequently signed up himself, lying about his age to do so. He went to France and…
Postcard on reverse -' With love to Gladys, Willie.' Shoulder badge shows 'Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment), arm badge shows he was a Stretcher Bearer and that he was a Corporal and single ribbon on lower arm indicates invalided out.