The Collection of Medals Formed by Bill and Angela Strong

General Service 1918-62, 1 clasp, Palestine (2817333 Pte. R. Wilson, Seaforth) minor contact marks, very fine £80-100

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

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Richard Gordon Wilson was born in Edinburgh on 2 January 1911. He attested for the Seaforth Highlanders on 8 January 1929. With them he served overseas in India, February 1931-December 1932; Palestine, December 1932-September 1934; Egypt, September 1934-May 1936; Palestine, May-September 1936; and Egypt, September-October 1936. Transferred to the Army Reserve in April 1937. Served in Class “W” Army Reserve, January 1940-February 1954, being discharged from the Palestine Police in February 1948 suggesting wartime service with that force. Finally discharged from the services on 1 January 1956. With copied service notes.