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A Great War 1918 ‘Western Front’ M.M. awarded to Private W. Warren, 19th (Service) Battalion, Royal Welsh Fusiliers, a Gallipoli veteran, he was killed in action on the Western Front whilst serving with the 13th (Service) Battalion (1st North Wales), 22 April 1918

Military Medal, G.V.R. (38700 Pte W. Warren. 19/R.W. Fus:) toned, very fine £200-£240

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Kenneth Petrie Collection.

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M.M. London Gazette 13 March 1918.

Walter Warren was born in Roath, Cardiff, and served during the Great War with the Welsh Regiment in Gallipoli from 27 June 1915. He subsequently transferred to the 19th (Service) Battalion, Royal Welsh Fusiliers, and served with them in the French theatre of war. The latter disbanded in France in February 1918, and Warren transferred to the 13th (Service) Battalion (1st North Wales). He was serving with his new Battalion when he was killed in action on the Western Front, 22 April 1918. He is buried in Bouzincourt Ridge Cemetery, Albert, Somme.