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Seven: Major T. S. Belshaw, Auxiliary Military Pioneer Corps, late London Regiment
1914-15 Star (2 Lieut., 22/Lond. R.); British War and Victory Medals, M.I.D. oakleaf (2 Lieut.); 1939-45 Star; Italy Star; Defence and War Medals, MI.D. oakleaf, mounted court style for wear, good very fine and better (7) £180-220
M.I.D. London Gazette 1 June 1916 & 20 December 1940.
T. S. Belshaw attained the rank of Captain in the 22nd Battalion London Regiment in June 1916. A note with the lot states that Belshaw was buried alive during the course of the war and had to dig his way out by hand. During the Second World War he served with the Auxiliary Military Pioneer Corps. Sold with original photograph and framed M.I.D. Certificate, dated 30 November 1915.
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