Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Pair: Private J. Miles, Cameron Highlanders, died of wounds, 24 May 1916

British War and Victory Medals (S-17831 Pte. J. Miles. Camerons); Memorial Plaque (John Miles) in card envelope of issue, with enclosure; Parchment Memorial Scroll (Pte. John Miles Cameron Highrs.) nearly extremely fine (lot) £140-180

John Miles was born in Edinburgh, and resided at 5 Richmond Court. He initially served with the 5th Reserve Cavalry Regiment, prior to serving with the 6th Battalion, Cameron Highlanders in the French theatre of war from 2 October 1915. He was severely wounded 18 May 1915, and died of wounds at Home, aged only 18, 24 May 1916. Private Miles is buried in the Newington/Echo Bank Cemetery, Edinburgh.