The Jack Webb Collection of Medals and Militaria

A Great War ‘Western Front’ M.M. awarded to Company Sergeant Major H. Tolfree, 5th Battalion, Middlesex Regiment

Military Medal, G.V.R. (71 C.S. Mjr. H. Tolfree. 5/Midd’x. R.) edge bruise, nearly very fine £240-£280

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Jack Webb Collection of Medals and Militaria.

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M.M. London Gazette 14 May 1919.

Harry Tolfree attested for the Middlesex Regiment and served during the Great War on the Western Front from 31 May 1915, subsequently being advanced Company Sergeant Major of the 5th (Special Reserve) Battalion. His Medal Index card states that he was awarded the M.M. whilst serving with the 1st Battalion, Middlesex Regiment; as a Special Reserve Battalion, the 5th Middlesex did not serve overseas.