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Auction: 21003 - Orders, Decorations and Medals
Lot: 312

(x) Four: Corporal H. Jordan, Royal Horse Guards, late 10th Hussars, by family repute decorated for saving the life of Henry Innes-Ker, 8th Duke of Roxburghe

1914 Star, with clasp (2960 Pte H. Jordan. 10/Hrs.); British War and Victory Medals (2960 Cpl. H. Jordan. 10-Hrs.); Russia, Empire, Medal of the Order of St George, 3rd Class, silver, the reverse numbered 'N.22250', and the rim '2960 Pte. H. Jordan. 10th Hrs.', traces of lacquer, some pitting and contact marks, very fine (4)

Russian St George Medal London Gazette 25 August 1915.

Herbert Jordan was born at St. Annes, Liverpool in 1887 and worked a Boot Maker prior to service. Enlisting with the 18th Hussars on 2 March 1906 at Ashton-under-Lyme, he transferred to the 10th Hussars and saw service with them in India in 1908. During this time he served in the Sovereign's Escort at the Royal Durbar in Delhi. Discharged in 2 March 1913 he was recalled in 1914 for service with 10th Hussars and served in France from 6 October 1914, serving attached to the Royal Horse Guards in 1915. He earned a 'mention' (London Gazette 22 June 1915, refers) and the Medal of the Order of St. George followed. His act of valour is not recorded however a letter from his son-in-law dated 10 June 1997 states that he was responsible for saving the life of Henry Innes-Ker, 8th Duke of Roxburghe who served as an officer in his Regiment and was severely wounded in 1915.

Returning to France after a spell in Britain on 28 October 1915 he served back in France. Promoted Corporal in 1916 he suffered a gunshot wound which caused him to be invalided on 15 February 1918; sold together with a research file containing original discharge documents, correspondence between the recipient, his relatives and the War Office as well as copied MIC and London Gazette entries along with a 10th Royal Hussars Cap Badge.

For the medals of his son-in-law see lot 522.

Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.

Sold for
£1,000

Starting price
£240