Lot 5281

Description

Trio: 1914 Star - clasp - 5th Aug.-22nd Nov. 1914; British War Medal 1914-18; Victory Medal 1914-19 with Mention in Despatches emblem; Defence Medal 1939-45. Capt: W.G.F.Sheffield. Midd’xr. on first medal, Major W.G.F.Sheffield. on second and third medals, last medal unnamed. All named medals impressed. Extremely fine.

Entitled to DSO. DSO LG3/2/1920, Sheffield, W.G.F., Capt (T/Maj) Middx R., S.R. and MGC. MID LG 3/2/1920 Together with King’s Silver War badge engraved number 130322 on reverse; originla WWI Middlesex Regt bi-metal hat badge with slider; County of Middlesex, County Council, presentation medal for King George V Silver Jubilee. Major William George Friar Sheffield, Special Reserve Officer, 5th Middx Regt; seconded Lieutenant 25Feb1909; Lieutenant 10Feb1912; mobilized 05Aug1914; Captain 08Aug1914; WIA, 27Dec1914 GSW left foot; seconded for duty with MGC 24Jun1916; Temp Major MGC 09Nov1917; Demob.27Dec1914. With research.