1914 Star (No. 2699 S.SRGT.FARR. W.T. CROUCH. VETY.DEPT.); British War Medal (2699 S.SJT. W.T. CROUCH. R.A.); Victory Medal (2699 S.SJT. W.T. CROUCH. R.A.); India General Service Medal clasp AFGHANISTAN N.W.F. 1919 (2669 FARR.Q.M.SGT. W.T. CROUCH. VETY.CORPS.); Army Long Service & Good Conduct Medal GVR (Farr. Sjt. T.W. Crouch. Ind. Vety. Corps.) - note number on IGS and order of initials on ALSGCM.
William Thomas Roberts Crouch was born in Bangalore, India on 12 October 1886. His father, Tom Crouch, was a Captain in the Indian Army but by 1901 the family had moved back to the United Kingdom. He served with the 18th Field Veterinary Section in WWI as a Farrier, entering the theatre on 26 September 1914. His 1914 Star was issued by the Government of India.
The Indian Army Veterinary Corps (IAVC) played a vital role in World War I, providing veterinary care for the large number of animals used by the British Indian Army. These animals, primarily horses and mules, were essential for transportation, artillery, and cavalry, making the IAVC's work crucial to the war effort. The corps was responsible for disease detection, prevention, and treatment, as well as developing protective measures and providing surgical and other care for sick and wounded animals.
Post WWI he served in Afghanistan in 1919 with the Indian Veterinary Corps and was awarded the Army LSGCM with them.
He died in Abbots Langley, Hertfordshire on 11 May 1937.
Medals are in good condition unless indicated otherwise. Sold with some research.
