Oxs & Bucks LI & ASC Medal Groups

[greatbeanbags]

I collect in a small way & have been fortunate in acquiring a significant group of medals, cap badges etc. etc. for a Private in the Oxs & Bucks Light infantry & a Driver in the ASC.

Both sets of medals & memorabilia have been fully researched (there is now much known about the recipients & still much more to discover through contacts with various Archivists who are still searching for info for me). I have even tried to find living relatives of the recipients to return them if wanted. Sadly, I have to now find new homes for these medal sets & would rather they went to a genuine collector who will continue their journey & hopefully keep them together.

If any reader wishes to know more send me a PM & I would be delighted to discuss the medal sets & forward full details.

Clive

[ForeignGong]

Hi

I would suggest an internet auction & let every one on this forum know by way of this topic & that way you get the best value for them & every one has a chance of being the next custodian of them.

This is only my opinion some one else may have another.

Peter

[greatbeanbags]

Thanks for your helpful idea Peter.

Several interested GWF members have been in touch already & if none of them take the opportunity to be custodians I will do as you say. I am not looking to sell these items for substantial profit as I would rather they go to someone who will continue the research & add to the stories of the 2 recipients. I have had much enjoyment so far from my research efforts & will be passing all my contact details on.

Interestingly, I have medal groups for my & my wife's grandfathers which we have fully researched but would never part with as now framed with images & MIC's.

Clive

[greatbeanbags]

Decided that I should ensure that Pte. 3324 Henry Hutchins, Oxs & Bucks Light Infantry & DVR T3-024804 John Williams, ASC are always remembered.......their memorabilia now suitably displayed for hanging in my 'old soldiers' gallery at home.