Lot 54
A Battle of Arras Military Medal awarded to Driver John Hughes
Military Medals, Decorations and Orders On Land, at Sea, in the Air | E114
Auction: 7 September 2023 at 10:00 BST
Description
A Battle of Arras Military Medal awarded to Driver John Hughes, B/106th Army Field Brigade, Royal Field Artillery, (6620 Dvr: J. Hughes. B/106/A.F.A. Bde: R.F.A.), edge knocks, toned (1).
Military Medal, London Gazette, 9th of July 1917: ‘6620 Dvr. J. Hughes R.F.A.’
This London Gazette covers the Battles of Arras and Vimy Ridge, awards noted for the 9th April to the 23rd May 1917, encompassing Arras, Vimy Ridge, the Battle of the Scarpe up to Bullecourt. (‘The Great War Medal Collector’s Companion’ by H. Williamson, page 407 refers.)
Driver John Hughes landed in France with the Royal Field Artillery on the 29th of August 1915 and is entitled to a 1914‑15 Star Trio. He was discharged to Class Z Reserve from the Labour Corps on the 20th of September 1919.
Sold with Copy Medal Index and Military Medal Cards, Copy London Gazette entry.
