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A 17th Century Bowling Ball discovered during an archaeological investigation by Swindon Archaeological Society, in the area of the lower lake at Lydiard Park in 1972.

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Campaign medals awarded to Ernest Titcombe, World War I

Campaign medals awarded to Ernest Titcombe, World War I
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The British War Medal (silver) and The Victory Medal (bronze) awarded to Private Ernest James Titcombe, in their original cardboard box.

Ernest Titcombe of Lydiard Tregoze volunteered to serve in the Wiltshire Regiment in 1916. He fought at both the Somme and Ypres and at one stage was repatriated to the Rhonda Valley following a gas attack. Ernest survived the war and his name name is recorded in the St. Mary the Virgin Memorial Book in St. Mary's Church Lydiard Tregoze.

Year:
1918
Type:
Medal
Owner:
Friends of Lydiard Park
Last updated on:
Friday 28th July 2023

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World War I Memorial Book, St. Mary's Lydiard Tregoze
World War I Memorial Book, St. Mary's Lydiard Tregoze

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Photographs (4) of Ernest Titcombe in uniform, World War I
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Campaign Medals awarded to Vernon St.John, 6th Viscount Bolingbroke, World War I
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