Lot Archive

Lot

№ 1466

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17 September 2010

Hammer Price:
£65

Pair: Private D. M. McGhee, Gordon Highlanders, killed in action, 28 July 1918

British War and Victory Medals (S-22251 Pte., Gordons) extremely fine (2) £50-70

Donald McLeod McGhee was born in Glasgow and enlisted at Nairn. Serving with “C” Company 5th Battalion Gordon Highlanders, he was killed in action, France/Flanders, on 28 July 1918, aged 18 years. Having no known grave, his name is commemorated on the Soissons Memorial. He was the son of Daniel McGhee of 23 Webster Street, Bridgeton, Glasgow. The medals with the original registered envelope (torn and folded).