The Korea Medal awarded to Private E. Waldron, King’s Shropshire Light Infantry, who was wounded in action in Italy, 23 October 1943 whilst serving with the Scots Guards

Korea 1950-53, 1st issue (2700505 Pte. E. Waldron, KSLI) official correction to rank, good very fine £160-200

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

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Eric Waldron was born in Goldthorpe, near Rotherham, Yorkshire on 4 September 1917. Employed as a Machine Hand at Highgate Colliery, he enlisted for 4 years with the Colours and 8 years in the Reserve on 12 February 1941. Posted to the 1st Battalion Scots Guards, he served in North Africa and Italy, August 1943-March 1945. Waldron was wounded in action in Italy on 23 October 1943 - suffering a bullet wound to the left leg. After his wound he was posted to the 2nd Battalion Scots Guards. Released from military service in September 1946. After returning to Highgate Colliery, he rejoined the Army in January 1948, and on 29 January 1948 was posted to the 1st Battalion King’s Shropshire Light Infantry. Served with FARELF, October 1949-May 1951, after which he served in Korea, May 1951-October 1952. Transferred to Class ‘Z’ Reserve in May 1953. Also awarded the 1939-45 Star; Africa Star; Italy Star; War Medal and U.N. Korea. With copied service notes.