A 1916 Memorial Cross To Pte.clarke; Killed At The Battle Of Flers-Courcelette Auction worn but near very fine

worn but near very fine condition

Colonial Special Special Constabulary Long Service Medal QEII

two red star points exhibit light lacquer wear

When the Royal Flying Corps and the Royal Naval Air Service merged to form the Royal Air Force on April 1

awarded a Pilot's Flying Badge and achieved the rank of Temporary Sergeant on September 3

A 1916 Memorial Cross To Pte.clarke; Killed At The Battle Of Flers-Courcelette Auction worn but near very fineGeorge V (623181 Pte. R. CLARKE). Naming is engraved. Light contact, very fine. Accompanied by a copy of his Attestation Paper. Footnote: Robert Clarke was born in Ireland on April 25, 1883, the son of Joseph Clarke and Elizabeth Clarke of Magheraleave Road, Lisburn, Ireland. He had three brothers: Corporal William. J. Clarke (who was in the Liverpool Scottish and was reported missing in 1917 but subsequently, on January 25, 1918 was reported wounded