1914-1915 Star | Imperial War Museums

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Physical description

(See) OMD 110; (component parts; medal and ribbon)

History note

First World War campaign medal awarded to Captain W M Langdon, 10th Battalion, The Cheshire Regiment. Captain William Max Langdon (14 February 1889 - 21 May 1916). Younger son of Mr and Mrs Edward Langdon of Manchester. Educated at Rugby and New College Oxford, Barrister at Law, Inner Temple. Killed in action on 21 May 1916 and is buried at Ecoivres Military Cemetery, Mont-St. Eloi. Younger brother of Major G H Langdon (qv).

Stamped on reverse

CAPT. W.M.LANGDON. CHES.R.

Object details

Category: Decorations and awards
Related period: First World War (association)
Creator: Royal Mint
Catalogue number: OMD 5693

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