A Great War ‘Western Front’ M.M. awarded to Corporal J. A. Wells, 12th (2nd South Downs) Battalion, Royal Sussex Regiment

Military Medal, G.V.R. (G-5416 L.Cpl. -A. Cpl.- 12/R. Suss. R.) cleaned, very fine £240-£280

M.M. London Gazette 23 February 1918.

John Arthur Wells was born in 1886 and attested for the Royal Sussex Regiment. He served with the 12th (2nd South Downs) Battalion during the Great War on the Western Front from 31 December 1915, and was awarded the Military Medal. Promoted Corporal, he transferred to the Reserve on 12 February 1919.

Sold with the recipient’s original Certificate of Transfer to the Reserve; and copied research.