Six: Major K. M. Hutchison, 6th and 8th Gurkha Rifles, who was mentioned in despatches for services in Malaya

India General Service 1936-39, 1 clasp, North West Frontier 1937-39 (2-Lt., U-L.I.A.); 1939-45 Star; Burma Star; War Medal 1939-45; Indian Service Medal; General Service 1918-62, G.VI.R., 2 clasps, S. E. Asia 1945-46, Malaya, with M.I.D. oak leaf (Capt., 8th G.R.) last with minor official correction before rank, nearly extremely fine (6) £300-350

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Richard Schweder Collection of Medals for Campaigns in Malaysia.

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M.I.D. London Gazette 29 June 1954 (6th Gurkha Rifles).

Major K. M. Hutchison was commissioned in the rank of Second Lieutenant in July 1939, serving with the Indian Army throughout the Second War. He was promoted to Captain in July 1946 (Brigade of Gurkhas), attaining the rank of Major in July 1952.