A First War Victory Medal To Private Hood; First Day Of The Battle Of The Somme Casualty

Name: A First War Victory Medal To Private Hood; First Day Of The Battle Of The Somme Casualty
Brand: eMedals
SKU: GB5622
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(23924 PTE. A. HOOD. W. YORK. R.). Naming is officially impressed. Contact marks, surface wear, near very fine.

Footnote: 23924 Private Alfred Hood was born in Harrogate, Yorkshire, the son of Mrs. Margaret Ann Hood of 11, Powell St., Harrogate. Hood served with the 10th Battalion, West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own) in France & Flanders and was Killed in Action on the first day of the Battle of the Somme, July 1, 1916, at the age of 21. He is remembered with honour on the Thiepval Memorial, Pier and Face 2 A 2 C and 2 D. For his First World War service, he was awarded the British War Medal and the Victory Medal.