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Auction: 23112 - Orders, Decorations and Medals - e-Auction
Lot: 436

A Great War 'M.I.D.' group of five to Sergeant H. Kerr, Royal Scots - late Highland Light Infantry and King's African Rifles - and later Sub-Conductor, Barrack Department

1914 Star, Bar (7005 Bglr: H. Kerr. 8/High L.I.); British War and Victory Medals with M.I.D. Oakleaf (7005 Sjt. H. Kerr. H.L.I.); Coronation 1937; Army L.S. & G.C., G.V.R., India (S-Condr. H. Kerr, Bk Dept.), very fine (5)

M.I.D. London Gazette 26 June 1915.

Hugh Kerr entered the war in France on 5 November 1914 with the 1/8th Battalion, Royal Scots. Later transferred to the Highland Light Infantry while serving attached to the 1/8th Battalion, Royal Scots with whom he was 'mentioned'. His final posting of the War was attached to the King's African Rifles, though he was afterwards to serve as Sub-Conductor of the Barrack Department.

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Sold for
£290

Starting price
£170