A good example of an original WW1 mint medal trio, in packets and boxes of issue, with two letters and photographs. John Forsyth 8th Gordon Highlanders, a soldier in the new army that would of been fighting at the Battle of Loos (25th September 1915). Forsyth was wounded during thr battle of Loos and continued serving in the 8th Gordon Highlanders, subsequently joining the 10th battalion, making the 8/10th battalion. John Forsyth landed with the 8th battalion on the 10th May 1915 at Boulogne, before heading into battle, at Loos. Group comes with an interesting photograph of the Gordon Highlanders. It appears to be a stretcher bearer unit. John Forsyth could have possibly been a stretcher bearer throughout the War in France and Flanders. Medals coorectly impressed -”S-1826 PTE J. Letters give Forsyth’s address of 16 Glebe Park, Kircaldy (Scotland). Any questions please feel free to ask. The item “WW1 Mint boxed medal trio 8th Gordon Highlanders Wounded Battle of Loos” is in sale since Friday, March 8, 2019. This item is in the category “Collectables\Militaria\World War I (1914-1918)\Medals/ Ribbons”. The seller is “kennefergu” and is located in Jedburgh, Borders. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Issued/ Not-Issued: Issued
- Conflict: World War I (1914-1918)
- Era: 1914-1945
- Service: Army
- Type: Medals & Ribbons
- Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
- Modified Item: No