A ‘South Russia’ M.S.M. group of three awarded to Acting Sergeant W. Nichol, Machine Gun Corps, late King’s Own Scottish Borderers

1914-15 Star (11350 L. Cpl. W. Nichol. K.O.S.B.); Victory Medal 1914-19 (11350 Cpl. W. Nichol. K.O.S.B.); Army Meritorious Service Medal, G.V.R., 1st issue (21313 Cpl. -A- Sjt. W. Nichol. M.G.C.) suspension replaced on MSM with small soldered ring above claw, edge bruising and contact marks, nearly very fine (3) £70-£90

M.S.M. London Gazette, 28 October 1920.

William Nichol, from Kirkcudbright, attested into the King’s Own Scottish Borderers for service during the Great War. He served at Gallipoli from 25 April 1915 and later transferred into the Machine Gun Corps. Promoted Corporal and Acting Sergeant, he was awarded the Meritorious Service Medal for his valuable service with the British Military Mission, South Russia.

Sold with copied Medal Index Card.