Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Meritorious Service Medal, G.VI.R., 3rd issue (7868711. W.O. Cl. 2. R. Ellis. Tank Corps.) extremely fine £100-£140

Ronald Ellis was born in Colchester, Essex in 1882. He attested for the Army Service Corps in Colchester on 17 October 1900 and re-attested to complete 21 years colour service on 30 November 1911. He served during the Great War from 20 August 1914 with the A.S.C. and received the 1914 Star. He transferred to the Tank Corps around the time of its formation and advanced to the rank of Warrant Officer Class II. He received the British War and Victory Medals named to this regiment and he was also awarded the Army Long Service & Good Conduct Medal. He was discharged on 16 October 1921 having served his second period of engagement.