A VERY RARE “NORFOLKS” Q.S.A. & WW1 (GALLIPOLI)
1914-15 Trio with Edward VII TFEM. (Later Bedford’s) To. 160 Pte E.A. BAILEY. NORFOLK Rgt. Wounded. With original photo wearing his medals.
A VERY RARE “NORFOLKS” Q.S.A.& WW1 (GALLIPOLI)
1914-15 Trio
with Edward VII TFEM. (Later Bedford’s)
To.
160 Pte E.A. BAILEY. NORFOLK Rgt. Wounded in Action, Gun shot wound to shoulder. [THE MEDALS] QUEEN’S SOUTH AFRICA MEDAL 6843 Pte E. BAILEY. VOL Coy. NORFOLK Coy NORFOLK REGt .
Transvaal
Orange Free State
Cape Colony
South Africa 1902
South Africa 1901
1914-15 STAR: 160 PTE. E.A. BAILEY. NORF. R
WAR & VICTORY: 160. PTE. E.A. BAILEY. NORF.R
T.F.E.M: 160. Pte E.A. BAILEY. 5/ NORFOLK REGt. Note* The bars on the QSAl are technically in the wrong order, (the SA bars should officially be at the top,) but as you will see on the superb photo of the recipient, he’s wearing his medals exactly as he always wore them!
[BIOGRAPHY]
Ernest Albert Bailey was born in Scothorpe, Fakenham, Norfolk in 1876.Prior to his enlistment on into 5th Bn Norfolk Regt on 13th April 1908 he had been a member of 3rd Volunteer Bn Norfolk’s, while in civilian employment as a postman.
He served for four years with yearly re-engagements until 13th April 1912.He is then seen being embodied into 5th Norfolk’s on 5th August 1914.
He embarked for Theatre (2) Balkans on 30th July 1915 with an arrival on 6th August.
He was wounded (bullet wound to shoulder) on 21st August 1915 when he was returned to the U.K. on 23rd September. He then served with 4th Reserve Bn from 1st September 1916 until being re-engaged for “D of War” on 1st May 1917. He then served at home until his final discharge on 28th March 1919, when he returned home to Warley, Scothorpe, Fakenham.
[REGIMENTAL DEFAULTERS’ BOOK]
During his service he appeared in the defaulters book three times.
Colchester 28.12.1914. Falling out without permission while on parade. 2 days pay.
Watford. 15.6. 1915. Improper conduct. 2 days confined to barracks.
Boddington.16.12.1917 Having a fire before 5pm. 2 days pay.
A very desirable group to an early member (No.160) of the Norfolk’s with service and
wounding in Gallipoli. With later service as Pte 206793 with the Bedford’s.
Comes with confirming QSA medal rolls ,copy service papers
and Medal index card.
£895 (RESERVED)