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Auction: 22133 - Orders, Decorations and Medals - e-Auction
Lot: 467

Three: Private W. J. Miles, Army Service Corps

1914 Star (MS-3590 Pte W. J. Miles. A.S.C.); British War and Victory Medals (MS-3590 Pte. W. J. Miles. A.S.C.), good very fine (3)

William John Miles was born in 1893 and from the age of five suffered fits, which he was first treated for at the Homeopathic Hospital, Russell Square. Nonetheless, he was a mechanic and served in France from 5 September 1914-7 January 1915 with the 52nd Company (Motor Transport). He was discharged 'no longer fit' on the 12 July 1915 - due to again suffering from fits - and is entitled to a Silver War Badge, his MIC notes that he lost it, but later acknowleges receipt dated 10 June 1918.

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Sold for
£55

Starting price
£40