david f Posted August 25, 2009 Share Posted August 25, 2009 Here is my first casualty medal to Driver H H Pell of the Royal Artillery. Name: PELL, HERBERT HENRY Initials: H H Nationality: United Kingdom Rank: Driver Regiment/Service: Royal Field Artillery Unit Text: 87th Bty. Age: 22 Date of Death: 27/05/1918 Service No: 640592 Additional information: Son of Mary Elizabeth Pell, of 7, Albion Terrace, Boston Rd., Sleaford. Casualty Type: Commonwealth War Dead Grave/Memorial Reference: II. A. 30. Cemetery: GWALIA CEMETERY As you can see the medal has lost almost all of it's finish and has a couple of dings to the rim but i like it. This is the first time i have ever had a casualty medal and it only cost me £22. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david f Posted August 30, 2009 Author Share Posted August 30, 2009 640592 Dvr. Herbert Henry Pell initially served in the 2 Highland Brigade, RFA (TF). Soldiers Died (the book) indicates that he was Killed in Action. 87th Battery, RFA was a Howitzer Battery in the 2nd Brigade, RFA in the 2nd Division. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graeme Posted October 9, 2009 Share Posted October 9, 2009 I will have a peek in the burnt series to see if there are any papers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david f Posted October 11, 2009 Author Share Posted October 11, 2009 That would be fantastic Graeme! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graeme Posted December 20, 2009 Share Posted December 20, 2009 Unfortunately, no papers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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