Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Three: Lance-Corporal J. Drysdale, Highland Light Infantry, who was killed in action in Mesopotamia on 26 November 1916

1914 Star, with clasp (12159 L. Cpl. J. Drysdale. 2/High: L.I.); British War and Victory Medals (12159 Pte. J. Drysdale. High. L.I.) mounted court-style for display, good very fine (3) £120-£160

This lot is to be sold as part of a special collection, A Collection of Medals to the Highland Light Infantry.

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James Drysdale was born in Glasgow and attested for the Highland Light Infantry. He served with the 2nd Battalion during the Great War on the Western Front from 14 August 1914, before proceeding with the 1st Battalion to Mesopotamia, and was killed in action on 26 November 1916. He is buried in Asmara War Cemetery, Iraq.