Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Three: Private G. W. Taylor, 1st Battalion Nottinghamshire & Derbyshire Regiment

1914 Star (11233 Pte., 1/Notts. & Derby. R.); British War and Victory Medals (11233 Pte., Notts. & Derby. R.) good very fine (3) £100-140

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, A fine Collection of Medals to the Sherwood Foresters.

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George William Taylor was born in Heanor, Derbyshire. A Miner by occupation and a member of the 3rd Battalion Sherwood Foresters, he attested for full-time service on 23 November 1909. Serving with the 1st Battalion Sherwood Foresters, he entered the France/Flanders theatre of war on 4 November 1914. He was discharged to the Army Reserve on 26 December 1916. Awarded the Silver War Badge (not with lot). With copied service papers, m.i.c. and roll extract.