The Late Bruce C Cazel Collection of British Campaign Awards

Three: Private D. K. Meikle, Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders, killed in action, Gallipoli, 12 July 1915

1914-15 Star (1618 Pte., A. & S. Highrs.); British War and Victory Medals (1618 Pte., A. & S. Highrs.); Memorial Plaque (Daniel Meikle) extremely fine (4)

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Late Bruce C Cazel Collection of British Campaign Awards.

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Daniel Meikle was born in and enlisted at Greenock, Renfrewshire. Serving with the 1/5th Battalion Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders, he was killed in action in an attack on the Achi Baba Nullah, Gallipoli, 12 July 1915, aged 19 years. His name is commemorated on the Helles Memorial. He was the son of Mr and Mrs Daniel Meikle. Note: ‘Soldiers Died’ lists him as being K.I.A. in Egypt.