Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

A Great War M.M. awarded to Private G. B. Jardine, 6th Battalion Durham Light Infantry

Military Medal, G.V.R. (2564 Pte., 6/Durh. L.I.-T.F.) edge bruising, very fine £220-260

M.M. London Gazette 9 December 1916.

George Brown Jardine was born in 1887. A Miner by occupation, he attested for the D.L.I. on 28 September 1914, aged 28 years. With the 6th Battalion he entered the France/Flanders theatre of war on 19 April 1915. Awarded the Military Medal for his bravery in action. Later transferred to the Army Service Corps. Discharged due to sickness on 14 December 1918 and awarded the Silver War Badge. Additionally awarded the 1915-15 Star, British War and Victory Medals and two blue chevrons.

With original Soldier’s Pay Book; Discharge Certificate and copied m.i.c. and S.W.B. roll extract.