The Bill and Angela Strong Medal Collection

General Service 1918-62, 1 clasp, Palestine (3853247 Pte. W. Harris, Loyal R.) good very fine £80-100

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Bill and Angela Strong Medal Collection.

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William Harris was born in Manchester on 8 July 1907. He attested for seven years service in January 1929. With the Loyal Regiment, he served in India, February 1930-February 1936 and Palestine, February-December 1936. Transferred to the Army Reserve in January 1937, he was recalled in August 1939. Harris then served with the B.E.F. in France, 23 September 1939-8 May 1940. Returning to England, he was discharged suffering from emphysema. Entitled to the 1939-45 Star and War Medal. With copied m.i.c. and service notes.