Estate Found Antique Identified WWI British War Medal

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Estate Found Antique Identified WWI British War Medal
Also known as a "Squeak" Medal
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This is a handsome estate found antique British War Medal dating to circa 1919. Rendered in fine sterling silver, this WWI medal was awarded to officers and men of the British Forces who either entered a theater of war or entered service overseas between August 5, 1914 and November 11,1918. The obverse of the medal features the left facing bust of King George V. The reverse depicts a warrior on horseback with the legend 1914-1918. The edge rim identifies the soldier as Private J.A. Andrews of the Northamptonshire Regiment. His service number is 39798. The medal is suspended from a ribbon that would have been used for the British "Victory Medal".
A fellow eBayer was kind enough to send along the following information about the soldier:
J. A. Andrews was also awarded the Military Medal for gallantry and devotion to duty under fire or for individual or associated acts of bravery which were insufficient to merit the Distinguished Conduct Medal (Dated 13th June 1919).
6TH BATTALION of which he was a member took part in the following actions: 6th (Service) Battalion
Sept 1914 Formed at Northampton as part of the Second New Army (K2) and then moved to Colchester attached to the 18th Division.
Nov 1914 Transferred to the 54th Brigade of the 18th Division.
May 1915 Moved to Salisbury Plain.
26.07.1915 Mobilised for war and landed in France and engaged in various actions on the Western Front including;
1916
The Battle of Albert, The Battle of Bazentin Ridge, The Battle of Delville Wood, The Battle of Thiepval Ridge, The Battle of the Ancre Heights, The Battle of the Ancre.
1917
Operations on the Ancre, The German retreat to the Hindenburg Line, The Third Battle of the Scarpe, The Battle of Pilkem Ridge, The Battle of Langemarck, First Battle of Passchendaele, and The Second Battle of Passchendaele.
1918
The Battle of St Quentin, The Battle of the Avre, The actions of Villers-Brettoneux, The Battle of Amiens, The Battle of Albert, The Second Battle of Bapaume, The Battle of Epehy, The Battle of the St Quentin Canal, The Battle of the Selle, The Battle of the Sambre.
11.11.1918 Ended the war near Le Cateau, France
Condition:
In overall very good condition. There is toning and some light surface scratches to the medal. Please examine the images for the best indication of condition. If you have more specific questions regarding condition, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Dimensions:
The silver medal is 36.2mm diameter. The total hanging length is 6 1/4".
Total Weight:
35.7g
This attractive medal commemorating one soldier's great service will make a fine addition to your collection.
Age:
Circa Early 20th Century
Region of Origin:
England
Price Comparison:
5+ at antiques gallery
9CA N2351L
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