Lot 5567

Description

Group of Ten: Military Medal (GVR) 1st type; 1914-15 Star; British War Medal 1914-18; Victory Medal; 1939-45 Star; France and Germany Star; Defence Medal; British War Medal 1939-45; Long Service and Good Conduct Medal (Military) (GVR) - Regular Army; Army Meritorious Service Medal (GVIR) 'Fid:Def'. 983 Sapr.E.L.Swinson 1/3 Lond.F.Coy R.E.-T.F., as 1854980 S.Sjt on second last medal, as W.O.Cl.2 on last medal. W.W.II medals unnamed, others impressed. Mounted for display. Very fine - extremely fine.

Sapper E.Swinson is mentioned in the history of the 47th Division as having been awarded the Military Medal on 2 October 1916, presumably for his gallantry in the field at Le Transloy. The award was listed in the London Gazette of 9 December 1916. With Certificate of Service, paybook, photographs and some research.