Baldwin's of St. James's
Auction 13 27 Nov 2017
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Military Orders and Medals, Campaign Groups and Pairs, A 16th Lancers 'Old Contemptible' Trio, awarded to Private A. H. J. Wheddon 'C' Squadron 16th (The Queen's) Lancers comprising: 1914 Star with Clasp (608 Pte A.H.J. Wheddon. 16/Lrs.); 1914-1920 British War and Victory Medals (L-608 Pte. A. H. J. Wheddon. 16-Lrs.), toned very fine original '5th Aug – 22nd Nov' clasp (3)
Alfred Wheddon lived in Peckham. Private Wheddon 'C' Squadron 16th Lancers proceeded to France with the British Expeditionary Force, his Medal Index Card shows that he landed in France on the 17th August 1914. He served in the Retreat from Mons 1914, in the Ypres, Arras and Somme sectors, and was in action throughout the Spring 1918 Retreat, until returning to 'Blighty' in September 1918. He was demobilised 1919.
Sold with an original Regimental 1916 Christmas card printed 'from Pte A. Wheddon 608, 'C' Squadron, 16th Lancers B.E.F'. He is noted in National Roll of the Great War, Volume 7; London with copy Medal Index Card and Medal Roll details.
(280-300 GBP)
Alfred Wheddon lived in Peckham. Private Wheddon 'C' Squadron 16th Lancers proceeded to France with the British Expeditionary Force, his Medal Index Card shows that he landed in France on the 17th August 1914. He served in the Retreat from Mons 1914, in the Ypres, Arras and Somme sectors, and was in action throughout the Spring 1918 Retreat, until returning to 'Blighty' in September 1918. He was demobilised 1919.
Sold with an original Regimental 1916 Christmas card printed 'from Pte A. Wheddon 608, 'C' Squadron, 16th Lancers B.E.F'. He is noted in National Roll of the Great War, Volume 7; London with copy Medal Index Card and Medal Roll details.
(280-300 GBP)