Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

A Great War 1919 ‘Balkan theatre’ M.B.E. group of three awarded to Lieutenant W. D. Pollock, Royal Engineers

The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, M.B.E. (Military) Member’s 1st type breast badge, silver, hallmarks for London 1919; British War and Victory Medals (Lieut. D. W. Pollock.) mounted as worn, minor official correction to BWM, very fine (3) £140-£180

M.B.E. London Gazette 12 December 1919:
‘In recognition of valuable services rendered in connection with Military Operations in the Balkans, and with the Army of the Black Sea.’

Douglas Warren Pollock was commissioned Second Lieutenant in the Royal Engineers on 16 June 1915, and served with them during the Great War in Egypt from February 1916. He was promoted Lieutenant on 29 July 1916, and for his services during the Great War was created a Member of the Order of the British Empire.