A Great War 1914-15 Star Trio awarded to Private William Castledine, R.M.L.I., comprising: 1914-15 Star (PO. 11 S. Pte. W. Castledine. R.M.L.I.); British War and Victory Medals, 1914-1920 (PO. 11-S-Pte. W. Castledine. R.M.L.I.); And: 1914 Star (R.M.A. 3517 Gunner. A. Miller. R.M. Brigade.); Medals loose, the first two very fine, the latter about extremely fine (4) Private William Castledine, of Notting Hill, London, was born on 26 December 1872 and served with the Royal Marines between 26 January 1892 and 26 January 1896. Upon the outbreak of hostilities in WWI, he re-enlisted on 31 August 1914, now aged 42, and remained in service until being invalided on 31 March 1919, receiving a Silver War Badge (36384).Gunner Alexander Miller, of London, was born on 7 July 1867 and enlisted with the R.M.A. on 15 November 1867, serving with them until 14 November 1905 when discharged to the Royal Fleet Reserve. He re-enlisted for WWI service in August 1914, serving at Ostend, and remaining with them until at least 1916 (service papers become unclear). He is also entitled to an East and West Africa Medal with clasp ‘Benin River 1894’ (papers state ‘landed… during attack and capture’).

Estimate: GBP 120 - 150