Auction Catalogue

11 & 12 December 2013

Starting at 10:00 AM

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Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Washington Mayfair Hotel  London  W1J 5HE

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Lot

№ 512

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11 December 2013

Hammer Price:
£40

A mounted group of three miniature dress medals attributed to Major J. G. Stratton, Indian Miscellaneous List and Indian Unattached List

British War Medal 1914-20; Army L.S. & G.C., G.V.R., 1st issue; Delhi Durbar 1911, mounted for display, nearly extremely fine (3) £20-30

John George Stratton was born in Leamington, Warwickshire. He enlisted into the Rifle Brigade in 1893, aged 20 years, 8 months. Transferred to the Indian Miscellaneous List in 1901 and promoted Conductor in the Indian Unattached List in 1913. Was commissioned in 1922 and attained the rank of Major in 1924. Transferred to the Pension Establishment in 1927. With copied service papers and m.i.c.