British War Medal (249100 PTE. W.J. HARROW. HAMPS. R.); Victory Medal (249100 PTE. W.J. HARROW. HAMPS. R.); Association of Conservative Clubs Distunguished Service Medal with 5 Years clasp impresses on the reverse to W.J. HARROW 1931 in Mappin & Webb box of issue.
William James Harrow was born in Bray, Berkshire on 23 Apr 1884 and spent many years of his life in Maidenhead. He was with the 1st Hampshire Regiment in WWI and, having transferred to the 6th Wiltshire Regiment, he was taken Prisoner of War at Wytschaete in Belgium during the Battle of the Lys (Operation Georgette) during the German Spring offensive whilst with "A" Company.
He was held at Strendal and released on 28 November 1918.
According to the 1939 Register, Harrow was a Secretary (Builders) and was living at 68 Market Street, Maidenhead. He died there on 19 December 1958.
Medals are in good condition unless indicated otherwise. Sold with research.
