An original First World War medal trio comprising:
All three medals are correctly impressed to:
66333 SPR. J. E. WORSLEY. R.E.
Research has established the recipient as:
James E. Worsley
Royal Engineers
Research has established the following:
His recorded date of entry into France confirms his entitlement to the 1914–15 Star, awarded for overseas operational service before 31 December 1915.
Further research may identify the specific Royal Engineers company or unit in which he served, allowing his wartime movements to be traced through unit war diaries and other surviving military records.
The Royal Engineers carried out some of the most vital and varied duties of the First World War.
Their responsibilities included:
James Worsley entered France on 5 September 1915, joining the British Expeditionary Force during one of the most significant periods of the war, shortly before the Battle of Loos, the largest British offensive of 1915.
James E. Worsley
Service Number 66333
Sapper
Royal Engineers
Whilst the recipient's overseas service has been identified, further research may reveal:
This offers an excellent opportunity for collectors who enjoy researching named First World War medal groups.
A genuine named First World War medal trio awarded to Sapper James E. Worsley, Royal Engineers. Research has confirmed his entry into France on 5 September 1915, providing useful historical context while still leaving excellent scope for future research into his wartime service and Royal Engineers unit.