The Collection of Medals Formed By Dr A W Stott

A Great War M.M. group of four awarded to Private George Birchall, 11th Battalion, Lancashire Fusiliers, who won his award for escaping, or attempting to escape, whilst a prisoner of war
Four: Military Medal, G.V.R. (8469 Pte. G. Birchall, 11/Lan. Fus.); 1914-15 Star Trio (8469 Pte., Lan. Fus.) pitting and contact wear, otherwise nearly very fine (4)

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Collection of Medals Formed By Dr A W Stott.

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M.M. London Gazette 30 January 1920 ‘In recognition of gallant conduct and determination displayed in escaping or attempting to escape from captivity, which services have been brought to notice in accordance with the terms of Army Order 193 of 1919. To be dated 5th May, 1919.’ One of seven such awards to the Lancashire Fusiliers.