The Collection of Medals Formed by Bill and Angela Strong

India General Service 1908-35, 1 clasp, North West Frontier 1930-31, Mohmand 1933 (783259 Gnr. A. G. Walsh, R.A.) second clasp loose, good very fine £150-200

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Bill and Angela Strong Medal Collection.

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Arthur George Walsh was born on 2 November 1908. On 23 May 1928 he joined the 153rd Battery, 51st (London) A.A. Brigade, R.A. (T.A.). He was discharged on 2 February 1929 when he joined the Regular Army. He joined the 6th Field Brigade R.A. in May 1929 and the 25th Field Brigade R.A. in September 1930. He served in India, September 1930-December 1935 where he served in the 58th (Maiwand) Field Battery and 25th Field Brigade R.A. Walsh was posted to the Reserve in December 1935. Awarded the I.G.S. with two clasps. Recalled to the Colours, he served in 3 Medium Regiment R.A. with the B.E.F., 24 September 1939-7 June 1940. and then in N.W. Europe with the 103rd and 77th Medium Regiments R.A., 13 June-14 October 1944. Walsh was wounded in action at Overloom, 12 October 1944 - suffering a slight wound to his right index finger and right ankle for which he was evacuated to England. Transferred to the Reserve on 16 December 1945. Additionally entitled to the 1939-45 Star; France and Germany Star; Defence and War Medal.

With copied service notes.