Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Army Meritorious Service Medal, G.V.R., 1st issue (70836 Sjt.- A.S. Sjt:- A.C.- J. Holroyd, R.G.A.) rank partially officially corrected, nearly extremely fine £70-£90

M.S.M. London Gazette 18 January 1919.

Joe Holroyd served in France from 29 December 1915 and was awarded the M.S.M. whilst serving as Acting Staff Sergeant (Artillery Clerk), 1st Echelon, Royal Garrison Artillery. Discharged to Army Reserve 20 June 1919, he likely returned home to Leeds.