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General Service 1918-62, 1 clasp, Palestine 1945-48 (4975231 Sjt. H. Walton, Foresters) minor edge bruising, good very fine £60-80
This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Bill and Angela Strong Medal Collection.
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Herbert Walton was born in Walton, Nottingham on 26 September 1918. A Tin Worker by occupation, he enlisted into the Foresters at Nottingham on 26 November 1936. He served with the B.E.F., September 1939-1 June 1940; and North Africa and Italy, February 1943-February 1945. He was wounded in Italy, 12 April 1944. Served in the Middle East, February 1945-April 1946. Transferred to Class ‘B’ Reserve in April 1946 and to Class ‘Z’ Reserve in November 1948. Entitled to 1939-45 Star; Africa Star with 1st Army clasp; Italy Star; Defence and War Medals. With copied service notes.
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