Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

A Great War 1917 ‘Western Front’ M.M. awarded to Sergeant E. Swain, 10/11th Battalion, Highland Light Infantry, who was killed in action on the Western Front, 23 April 1917

Military Medal, G.V.R. (10571 Sjt: E. Swain. 10/11 High: L.I.) very fine £280-£320

M.M. London Gazette 18 June 1917.

Edward Swain was born in Islington, Middlesex. He served during the Great War with the 1st Battalion, Highland Light Infantry in the French theatre of war from 30 November 1914. Swain advanced to Sergeant and subsequently transferred to the 10/11th Battalion. He was killed in action on the Western Front, 23 April 1917.

Sergeant Swain is commemorated on the Arras Memorial, Pas de Calais, France.