Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

India General Service 1936-39, 1 clasp, North West Frontier 1936-37 (3908055 Pte. W. T. Gibbs. S. Wales Bord.) very fine £100-£140

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, A Fine Collection of Medals to the South Wales Borderers.

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W. T. Gibbs originally served with the South Wales Borderers before transferring to the 1st Battalion, Dorset Regiment. He served during the Second War and was wounded in action in Sicily, 8 September 1943. Gibbs leg was amputated as a consequence of his wounds.

For the recipient’s father’s medals, see Lot 92.