United Kingdom. A First War Pair, To Gunner Herbert Beard, Royal Artillery Auction three bands of crimson Waffenfarbe

three bands of crimson Waffenfarbe piping (indicating artillery) ring the cap

The doctor's final entry stated the inevitable: "2:50 hours - died

Moncton (July 1941 - February 1942)

the announcement appearing in the Second Supplement to the London Gazette 32111 of Tuesday

United Kingdom. A First War Pair, To Gunner Herbert Beard, Royal Artillery Auction three bands of crimson WaffenfarbeBritish War Medal (205209 GNR. H. BEARD. R. A.); and Victory Medal (205209 GNR. H. BEARD. R. A.). Naming is officially impressed. Un mounted, edge nicks and bruising on the BWM, contact marks on both, original ribbons, fine. Footnote: Gunner Herbert Beard was with the Royal Garrison Artillery when he began his First World War service and finished the war with the Royal Artillery. His Index Card confirms that he was entitled to the British War Medal