Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

A Great War ‘Western Front’ M.M. awarded to Sergeant H. Lunnon, 8th Battalion, Royal Berkshire Regiment, who was killed in action on 12 August 1918

Military Medal, G.V.R. (45640 Sjt H. Lunnon. 8/R. Berks. R.) extremely fine £300-£400

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, Medals from the Royal Berkshire Collection.

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M.M. London Gazette 13 March 1919.

Herbert Frederick George Lunnon was born in Marlow, Buckinghamshire, where he attested for the Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry for service during the Great War. He served on the Western Front from 22 July 1915 and later transferred to the Royal Berkshire Regiment. Appointed Sergeant, he was awarded the Military Medal, and was killed in action on 28 August 1918. He is buried in Longueval Road Cemetery, France.