A Great War M.M. and Russian Medal of St George pair awarded to Private T. Shirley, 3rd Battalion, The Rifle Brigade

Military Medal, G.V.R. (5148 Pte., 3/Rif. Bde.); Russian Medal of St George, 4th class, the reverse numbered ‘165157’ and officially named (5148 Pte., 3/Rif. Bde.) very fine (2) £200-250

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, Medals to The Rifle Brigade and Affiliated Regiments from the collection formed by Michael Haines.

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M.M. London Gazette 23 August 1916.

Medal of St George London Gazette 25 August 1915.

Private Thomas Shirley served in France & Flanders with the 3rd Bn. Rifle Brigade from 10 September 1914. He later served as Private 4601848 in the 2nd West Riding Regiment, and as Private 57347 & 652609 in the Labour Corps. His Medal Index Card records that his 1914 Star, British War and Victory Medals were forfeited in accordance with King’s Regulation 392 (X) of 31 May 1921. Decorations for gallantry, however, could not be taken away, whatever his misdemeanour may have been.