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The Bill and Angela Strong Medal Collection

Brigadier W.E. Strong, C St J

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№ 333

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18 May 2011

Hammer Price:
£70

General Service 1918-62, 1 clasp, Malaya, E.II.R. (22589818 Sgt. K. V. Wiltshire, RAEC.) edge bruise to reverse, good very fine £70-90

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Bill and Angela Strong Medal Collection.

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Keith Vivian Wiltshire was born in Devizes, Wiltshire on 27 October 1933. By occupation, a Student, he enlisted at Maidstone as a National Serviceman on 20 September 1951. Served with the Royal West Kent Regiment, September-November 1951 before being transferred to the Royal Army Education Corps. Attained the rank of Sergeant on 24 January 1952. Served in FARELF, April 1952-August 1953. Discharged at home having completed his service on 11 October 1953. Joined the Wiltshire Yeomanry (T.A.) on 12 October 1953 and served until 15 July 1955. He then became a Student of Theology. With copied service notes.