A Great War 1916 ‘Western Front’ M.M. awarded to Private P. Simons, 21st (Yeoman Rifles) Battalion, King’s Royal Rifle Corps, who was killed in action on the Western Front, 10 October 1916

Military Medal, G.V.R. (C-12681 Pte. P. Simons. 21/K.R.R.C.) minor contact marks, good very fine £300-£400

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, A Collection of Medals to the 21st (Yeoman Rifles) Battalion, King’s Royal Rifle Corps.

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M.M. London Gazette 9 December 1916

Percy Simons was born in Moorsholm, Yorkshire, the son of Henry and Thirza Simons of 16 Stanghow Road, Lingdale, Yorkshire. His attestation for the Yeoman Rifles was approved by Lieutenant-Colonel the Earl of Feversham on 2 December 1915 at Helmsley. He served during the Great War with the 21st (Yeoman Rifles) Battalion, King’s Royal Rifle Corps, and was killed in action on the Western Front on 10 October 1916, aged 23. He has no known grave, and is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, France.