A Great War ‘Western Front’ M.M. group of three awarded to Private G. Perrin, 9th Battalion, East Surrey Regiment, who was captured and taken Prisoner of War in October 1918

Military Medal, G.V.R. (27293 Pte. G. Perrin. 9/E. Surr: R.); British War and Victory Medals (27293 Pte. G. Perrin. E. Surr. R.) the first with customised case named in ink to the recipient, the MM sometime harshly cleaned, hence nearly very fine; the pair nearly extremely fine (3) £220-£260

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The David Laban Collection of Great War Awards.

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M.M. London Gazette 7 October 1918

George Perrin attested for the East Surrey Regiment and served with the 9th Battalion during the Great War on the Western Front. He was reported missing between 16 and 18 October 1918, and was later confirmed as having been taken Prisoner of War on 17 October 1918. He was repatriated in December 1918.