Three: Private R. Webb, Yorkshire Regiment, who was killed in action on 15 June 1915 1914 Star...

(x) Three: Private R. Webb, Yorkshire Regiment, who was killed in action on 15 June 1915

1914 Star (6693 Pte R. Webb. 2/York: R.); British War and Victory Medals (6693 Cpl. R. Webb. York. R.), contact marks, very fine (3)

Richard Webb was born at Richmond, Yorkshire, the son of Herbert Edward Webb. Having joined the Yorkshire Regiment served on the Western Front from 5 October 1914 with 2nd Battalion. Webb was killed in action on 15 June 1915, likely in the fighting around Givenchy and is commemorated upon the Le Touret Memorial.

For the Medals of his father and his brother, please see Lots 87 and 97.

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