Medals, Easter Rising Interest, World War One, Group and Par...

Hammer

£410

Medals, Easter Rising Interest, World War One, Group and Part group to brothers, one KIA, Pair and Plaque, 490060 SPR George William Clarke RE, in box of issue, with Telegram informing of his death and letter indicating he died of wounds in the 53rd General Hospital, Boulogne, caused by Gas Poisoning on 13th October 1917; with three Postcards relating to the Dublin Easter Rising sent by George William Clarke and indicating his participation in the suppression of the revolt. The Rising was an insurrection staged in Ireland during Easter Week, 1916, with the aim of ending British rule and establishing a Republic. It was the most significant uprising in Ireland since 1798. It was suppressed after seven days and its leaders were court-martialled and executed. It is extremely rare to find direct evidence of a British soldier participating in the suppression; sweetheart badge; Oddfellows silver jewel; with British War Medal, 251335 PTE R(eginald) CLARKE WEST & CUMB Y, George William's brother, with postcards rps of each man in military uniform