Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Three: Corporal J. Main, Royal Marine Light Infantry, killed in action, 26 October 1917

1914 Star (Ply.16875 Pte., R.M. Brigade); British War and Victory Medals (Ply.16785 Pte., R.M.L.I.) note different number, minor edge bruising, good very fine (3) £200-250

James Main was the son of S. and Janet Craig Main of 12 North Croft Street, Paisley. Serving as a Corporal in ‘D’ Company, 1st Royal Marine Battalion, Royal Naval Division, R.M.L.I., he was killed in action at Passchendaele on 26 October 1917. Having no known grave, his name is commemorated on the Tyne Cot Memorial. With some copied research.