The Collection of Medals Formed by Bill and Angela Strong

Three: Serjeant V. A. Summerfield, Army Cyclist Corps

1914-15 Star (2788 Cpl., A. Cyc. Corps); Victory Medal 1914-19 (2786 Sjt., A. Cyc. Corps); Army Meritorious Service Medal, G.V.R., 1st issue (12995 Sjt., A.C.C.) some edge bruising, fine and better (3) £100-140

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

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M.S.M. London Gazette 3 June 1919. ‘.... in recognition of valuable services rendered with the Armies in France & Flanders.’

Vincent Albert Summerfield was born in Stroud, Gloucestershire. A Clerk by occupation, he attested for the Territorial Force at Gloucester on 4 September 1914, having previously served for 4 years in the 5th Battalion Gloucestershire Regiment. Posted once more to the 5th Battalion Gloucestershire Regiment, he was transferred to the Cyclists Company on 19 January 1915. Entered the France/Flanders theatre of war on 30 March 1915. Demobilised on 31 March 1920. With copied service papers. Entitled to British War Medal.