Pte William Richard Bell, 15th Battalion in Full Dress uniform - London 1915

Pte William Richard Bell – 1915

Pte Bell in full dress uniform. Photo likely taken in London in early 1915. The photo is a post card, with a black and white photo on the front. Pte Bell, a member of the 15th Battalion (48th Highlanders) was wounded three times, returning each time to the battalion. He rose to the rank of Sergeant being awarded the DCM (Distinguished Conduct Medal) for his actions at Amiens. He was later promoted to Lieutenant.

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1914 – 1919 (WW 1)
Location of artifact
Case 56/57 – Bell

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