India General Service 1936-39, 1 clasp, North West Frontier 1936-37 (823484 Pte. W. A. Paine, R. Norf. R.) very fine
£70-90

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Bill and Angela Strong Medal Collection.

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Walter Albert Paine was born in Catford on 3 October 1914 and attested for 7 years with the Colours and 5 years in the Reserve on 13 January 1933. He had previously served in the R.A. (T.A.), October 1932-January 1933. Served with the 1st Battalion Norfolk Regiment in India, December 1934-July 1940. Returning home, he transferred to the Devonshire Regiment in February 1943. Served in Class ‘Z’ Reserve, 1946-53. Entitled to the Defence and War Medals. With copied service notes.