A Great War 1914 ‘Mons’ Trio awarded to Trumpeter Albert E. Crouch, Royal Field Artillery, who later served with the Royal Garrison Artillery, comprising: 1914 Star, with tailor’s copy clasp ‘5th Aug.-22nd Nov. 1914’ (72956 Tptr. A. E. Crouch. R.F.A.); British War and Victory Medals (72956 Gnr. A. E. Crouch. R.A.); Group swing-mounted on card, about extremely fine, with some lustre (3) Trumpeter Albert Edward Crouch, of Shoeburyness, Essex, was born c.1899 and enlisted for service at the young age of just 14 years and 6 days on 13 March 1913, having previously worked as an Errand Boy. He served in the Great War, and saw over a years active service in France in late 1914 to December 1915 (even then, aged only 15 or 16). This entitlement is confirmed upon his M.I.C., showing his initial service as a Trumpeter with the Royal Field Artillery, then as a Gunner with the Royal Garrison Artillery. Offered with copied attestation papers from the burnt records, which confirm this entitlement.

Estimate: GBP 140-180