A First World War ''Green Howards'' Trio, awarded to MAJOR A.(Alexander) C.(Charles)HOOTON,...
A First World War "Green Howards" Trio, awarded to MAJOR A.(Alexander) C.(Charles)HOOTON, comprising 1914-15 Star (CAPT. YORK.R.), British War Medal and Victory Medal, together with research material including photocopies of Medal Index Card, various copies of Supplement to the London Gazette, excerpts from publications including Officers of the Green Howards, The Green Howards in the Great War and History of the East Lancashire Regiment in the Great War, etc Footnote:- He served in India during the Great War. In 1917 he was appointed 2nd in command of the 6th Bn. East Lancashire Regiment, which he commanded at the first capture of Kirkut. He later served in Ireland during the rebellion.