A Great War ‘Italian Front’ M.M. awarded to Serjeant G. Ritchie, 12th Battalion Durham Light Infantry

Military Medal, G.V.R. (13397 Sjt., 12/Durh. L.I.) edge bruising, very fine £200-240

M.M. London Gazette 29 March 1919.

George Ritchie came from Felling. Serving as a Private in the Durham Light Infantry he entered the France/Flanders theatre of war on 23 September 1915. As a Serjeant in the 12th Battalion D.L.I., serving in Italy, he was awarded the Military Medal for bravery in the field. He was subsequently promoted to a Warrant Officer Class 2. Later transferred to Class ‘Z’ Reserve. With copied research.