Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

A scarce Great War ‘East Africa’ M.S.M. group of three awarded to Corporal J. Lovejoy, Military Mounted Police

British War and Victory Medals, with M.I.D. oak leaves (P-1070 Cpl. J. Lovejoy. M.M.P.); Army Meritorious Service Medal, G.V.R., 1st issue (P-1070 Cpl J. Lovejoy. M.M.P.) generally good very fine (3) £280-£320

M.I.D. London Gazette 7 March 1918 (East Africa).

M.S.M. London Gazette 29 August 1918:

‘In recognition of valuable services rendered with the Forces in East Africa during the present war.’

Extract from Routine Order No. 35. H.M.A.T. A.74 “Marathon”. At Sea, 18/3/1917:

‘O.C. Troops has pleasure in complimenting Draft Commanders on the admirable behaviour of the troops embarked and thanks all concerned for their co-operation and support. The total summary awards of punishment expressed as a percentage on the total of troops embarked would be a very insignificant figure. Particular credit is hereby rendered to the Troop Deck Sergeants and the Detachment of Military Police which has done invaluable service under Sergeant Lovejoy.’

John Lovejoy was born in 1883, a native of Stourbridge, and attested for the Military Mounted Police in March 1915. transferred to the Army Reserve, 8 May 1919.

1 of 2 M.S.M.’s to the Military Mounted Police awarded for service in East Africa during the Great War.

Sold with the following original documents: M.I.D. Certificate, dated 11 October 1917; Extract from Routine Order No. 35, dated 18 March 1917; Certificate of Transfer to Reserve on Demobilisation.