A Great War Western Front ‘Battle of Ypres’ M.M. awarded to Private T. Kelly, 225 Company, Machine Gun Corps

Military Medal, G.V.R. (57296 Pte. T. Kelly. 225/Coy. M.G.C.) polished, otherwise nearly very fine £180-£220

M.M. London Gazette 2 November 1917.

Thomas Kelly was a native of Dunipace, Falkirk, Scotland, and served in 225 Company, Machine Gun Corps, part of 15th Division. Sold with research notes which state M.M. won for actions at Pilckem Ridge, Langemarck, and Zevenkote in August 1917. Reported sick with dysentery in War Diary, 23 August 1917; M.M. confirmed in War Diary, 29 September 1917. Medal Index Card confirms entitlement to British War and Victory Medals.