Lot 4753

Description

Pair to LHR: British War Medal 1914-18; Victory Medal 1914-19. 629 Sgt S.B.Langrish. 2/L.H.Rgt A.I.F. on first medal, 629 Sjt S.B.Langrish. 2 L.H.R. A.I.F. on second medal. Both medals impressed. Contact marks, otherwise fine - very fine.

Entitled to 1914-15 Star.



Sydney Barnard Langrish, cordial manufacturer, age 25, born at Timaru, NZ; Enl.05Sep1914 at Brisbane, Qld, previous service of 1 year with City Rifles (Timaru, NZ); Emb.19Dec1914; to Gallipoli 09May1915; WIA 19May1915 GSW thigh at Gallipoli; WIA 22Jul1915 bomb wound thigh at Gallipoli; to Cpl 04Aug1916; to T/Sgt 05Aug1916; to Sgt 30Oct1916; to School of Instruction at Zeitoun 12Aug1917; to Cavalry Course at Zeitoun 27Sep1917; WIA 02Apr1918 GSW leg; RTA 15Nov1918; Disch.26Feb1919; Died 01Jan1952.