Pair: Private J. Myron, 6th Battalion Gordon Highlanders, killed in action, France/Flanders, 16 May 1917
British War and Victory Medals (12403 Pte., Gordons)

Pair: Private A. Menzies, 7th Battalion Gordon Highlanders, died, France, 21 July 1916
British War and Victory Medals (32 Pte., Gord. Highrs.) good very fine and better (4) £80-100

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

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James Myon enlisted at Dufftown. Serving as Private 12403/266433 in the 6th Battalion Gordon Highlanders, he was killed in action on 16 May 1917. Having no known grave, his name is commemorated on the Arras Memorial.

Alexander William Menzies was born in Banchory, Kincardineshire and enlisted at Banchory. Serving with the 7th Battalion Gordon Highlanders, he died on 21 July 1916, aged 27 years. He was buried in the Doullens Communal Cemetery Extension No. 1, Somme, France. He was the son of Thomas and Anne Menzies of Banchory.