The Collection of Medals Formed by Bill and Angela Strong

Efficiency Medal, G.VI.R., 1st issue, Territorial (3529990 Pte. J. Norbury, Manch. R.) extremely fine £40-60

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

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John Norbury was born in Manchester on 6 February 1907. A Silverman by occupation, he enlisted into the 8th (Ardwick) Battalion Manchester Regiment (T.A.) on 11 March 1938. Embodied on 2 September 1939, he served with the B.E.F. in France, April-6 May 1940. Then served in Gibraltar, May 1940; Malta, May 1940-August 1943; Middle East, August 1943-March 1944; Italy, March-October 1944. Was wounded in action in Italy, 29 May 1944 - suffering shrapnel wounds to the face, arms and chest. Posted to the Reserve in September 1945. Entitled to the 1939-45 Star; Africa Star; Italy Star; Defence and War Medals. With copied service notes.