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Auction: 8016 - Orders, Decorations, Medals & Militaria
Lot: 163

Six: Private F.J. Clark, Royal Marines 1914-15 Star (Ch.19377. Pte. F.J. Clark, R.M.L.I.); British War and Victory Medals (Ch. 19377. Pte F.J. Clark. R.M.L.I.); Defence and War Medals; Naval Long Service & G.C., G.V.R., 2nd ´Coinage head´ type (Ch. 19377 F.J. Clark, Mne, R.M.), Great War medals good fine, later awards very fine (6) Estimate £ 100-140 19377 Private Frederick James Clark, born Little Baddow, Chelmsford, 1896; enlisted Royal Marine Light Infantry, 3.11.1914; served in various ships including the H.M.S. Duncan 16.7.1916 - 31.12.1916, during which time she took part in the Occupation of Lipso Island, Athens, 1.12.1916; 60 officers and other ranks killed including 10 killed and 12 wounded from the Royal Marine Company involved; Clarke was wounded by a bullet to the chest and right forearm 7.12.1916.; re-engaged 1938; discharged 1944.

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