A Great War ‘Western Front’ M.M. awarded to Captain E. Wallis, 1st Battalion, Royal Berkshire Regiment, who was twice Mentioned in Despatches

Military Medal, G.V.R. (8506 Sjt: E. Wallis. 1/R. Berks: R.) suspension slack, edge bruises, edge dig across ‘R’ of regiment, otherwise very fine £200-£240

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, Medals from the Royal Berkshire Collection.

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M.M. London Gazette 14 September 1916.
M.I.D. London Gazettes 15 June 1916 and 24 June 1918.

Ernest Wallis attested for the Royal Berkshire Regiment and served during the Great War with the 1st Battalion, on the Western Front from 12 August 1914. Appointed Sergeant, he was Mentioned in Despatches and awarded the Military Medal before being discharged to a commission with the 8th Battalion of his regiment. Appointed Captain, he was again Mentioned in Despatches.