Medals from the Collection of David Lloyd

Five: Sergeant G. T. Palmer, Royal Engineers (Special Reserve)

1914 Star, with clasp (393925 Sjt. G. T. Palmer. R.E.); British War and Victory Medals (3925 Sjt. G. T. Palmer. R.E.); Meritorious Service Medal, G.V.R., 1st issue (236804 Sjt: G. T. Palmer. No. 3 W.B. Sec: R.E.); Special Reserve L.S. & G.C., G.V.R. (236804 Sjt. G. T. Palmer. R.E.) edge bruising to last two medals, very fine or better (5) £600-£800

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, Medals from the Collection of David Lloyd.

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M.S.M. London Gazette 1.1.1918.

George T. Palmer attested for the Royal Engineers Special Reserve and served with them during the Great War on the Western Front from 3 November 1914. He was awarded his Meritorious Service Medal for his services with No. 3 Water Boring Section, and was awarded his Special Reserve Long Service and Good Conduct Medal per Army Order 309 of July 1920, one of only 9 Special Reserve L.S. & G.C.s awarded to the Royal Engineers.