Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Army L.S. & G.C., G.V.R., 1st issue (2) (1081 L. Cpl. T. Avis. M.F.P.; 623 Sjt: T. Astill. M.F.P.) generally very fine (2) £40-£60

Thomas Avis was born in Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk, and attested for the Suffolk Regiment in April 1895. He transferred to the Military Foot Police in March 1910, and served during the Great War with them in the Egyptian theatre of war, February 1916 - February 1917. Avis advanced to Lance Corporal, and was discharged, 4 April 1917, having served 22 years.

Joseph Astill was born in Leamington, Warwickshire, and attested for the Royal Berkshire Regiment in November 1915. He subsequently served with the Royal Warwickshire Regiment before transferring to the Military Foot Police. Astill was discharged in September 1919.