Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

A Great War ‘French theatre’ M.M. group of three awarded to Corporal T. Parnell, 1st Battalion, Border Regiment

Military Medal, G.V.R. (28610 Pte - A Cpl - T. Parnell. 1/Bord: R.); British War and Victory Medals (28610 Cpl. T. Parnell. Bord. R.) mounted for display, light contact marks overall, very fine (3) £280-£320

M.M. London Gazette 14 May 1919:

‘For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty when in command of a platoon, the troops on both sides were forced back. He at once realised the situation, and withdrew his platoon to the support lines, where he held the enemy. He then organised and led a successful counter-attack, and enabled the flanks to do likewise.’

Thomas Parnell was a native of Bolton. He served during the Great War with the 1st Battalion, Border Regiment in the French theatre of war.

Sold with an original photograph of recipient in uniform.