Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

1914 Star (8251 Pte J. Shorthouse. K.O. Sco: Bord.) good very fine £70-£90

John Shorthouse was the husband of Elizabeth H. Shorthouse of 122 Main Street, Bishopbriggs, Glasgow. He served during the Great War with the 2nd Battalion, King’s Own Scottish Borderers on the Western Front from 21 September 1914. Private Shorthouse was killed in action on the Western Front on 18 November 1914, and is commemorated on the Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, Belgium.