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27 July 2022

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№ 136

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27 July 2022

Hammer Price:
£60

Three: Private G. Greasley, 23rd (1st Sportsmans’) Battalion, Royal Fusiliers

1914-15 Star (1091 Pte. G. Greasley, R. Fus.); British War and Victory Medals (Spts-1091 Pte. G. Greasley. R. Fus.) minor official correction to unit on BWM, good very fine (3) £50-£70

George Greasley attested for the 23rd (1st Sportsmans’) Battalion, Royal Fusiliers, on 2 November 1914 and served with them during the Great War on the Western Front from 22 December 1915. He was discharged due to sickness on 9 October 1916 and was awarded a Silver War Badge, no. 36310.