A Bedford/Leinster Regiment Pair & Plaque

A Bedford/Leinster Regiment Pair & Plaque

known 17th August 1917

British War & Victory Medals in card box of issue and postal envelope, named to 26618 Pte J A Houghton Bedf. R. Death Plaque in card case of issue, named to Joseph Arthur Houghton. The elder brother of Pte A E Houghton (see earlier Lot 514), aged 28 he was Killed in Action 17/8/1917. At the time he was No 5212 Pte J A Houghton serving in the 7th Battalion Leinster Regiment. Buried in Ypres Town Cemetery Extension, Reg 111 G.22. The medal package is addressed to his mother, Mrs A Houghton, 4 Peckham Street, Bury St Edmunds. MIC confirms pair only issued. Lot 518 sold at auction for £150.

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  • Joseph Arthur Houghton

    Born 1889

    Died 1917

    British Army 26618 Private Bedfordshire Regiment

    British Army 5212 Private Leinster Regiment

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