Military Medal GVR (344 SJT. I. HALL. 8/DURH.L.I. T.F.); 1914-15 Star (344 SJT. I. HALL. DURH. L.I.); British War Medal (344 W.O.CL.2. I. HALL. DURH.L.I.); Victory Medal (344 W.O.CL.I. HALL. DURH.L.I.); Territorial Efficiency Medal GVR with bar (344 L.SJT. I. HALL. 8/DURHAM L.I.)
Isaac Hall was born in Newcastle in 1879. His service papers contain an interesting comment: - "Former Service in the Imperial Germany Volunteer Force." He enlisted with the Durham Light Infantry on 1 April 1901 but does not appear to have seen any foreign service. His service towards limited engagement was reckoned from 1 April 1908 and he was embodied for WWI on 5 August 1914, serving in France from 20 April 1915. He rose to the rank of WO Class II - Company Sergeant Major and saw additional service with the West Yorkshire Regiment with no. 328002.
He was awarded the Military Medal in the LG of 6 January 1917
He was reported Wounded in Action on 20 April 1918 and was discharged in March 1920 only to re-enlist with the Territorial Force on 10 June 1920. He continued to extend his service with the TF, qualifying for the Territorial Efficiency Medal and seldom seen bar. Hall was a Coal Miner (Hewer) living at 3 Thornton Street, Newfield, Newcastle.
Medals are in good condition unless indicated otherwise. Sold with copied research.
Medals are in good condition unless otherwise indicated. Sold with copied research.
