*** Reserved***WW1. British War Medal. Kensett. R. Fus. KIA (Sportsmans Battalion)
£65.00
SPTS-5388 Pte. H. J. Kensett. R. Fus.
Henry James Kensett was born at Chiperey, Sussex, in 1883.His occupation on the 1911 census is listed as 'Gamekeeper'. He enlisted at East Grinstead (Forest Row) and he was killed in action on 10/11 April 1917.
The Sportsman's Battalions, also known as the 23rd (Service) Battalion and 24th (Service) Battalion (2nd Sportsman's), Royal Fusiliers (City of London Regiment) were among the Pals battalions formed by the British Army in the early stages of the First World War (1914–1918). Rather than be taken from a small geographical area, these particular battalions were largely made up of men who had made their name in sports such as cricket, golf, boxing and football or the media. It was intended for upper and middle class men, physically fit, able to shoot and ride, up to the age of 45
Henry is also entitled to a Victory medal and a memorial plaque. Extremely fine, with a replacement ribbon.
