Medals & Coins, Arms & Armour - 23rd November 2022

Lot 11

The Western Front Military Medal and Bar to Gunner Arthur Reeves

Estimate £400 - £600

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Description

The Western Front Military Medal and Bar to Gunner Arthur Reeves, Royal Garrison Artillery (later Sapper, Royal Engineers): George V (47357 GNR: A. REEVES. H.Q. 23/ H.A.G. R.G.A.), very fine or better.

M.M. London Gazette 21/08/1917

Bar to M.M. London Gazette 13/09/1918

Research indicates that the first award, with 23rd Heavy Artillery Group, is likely to be for action in June 1917 - possibly Messines. The second award was for service with the Royal Engineers, likely in April/May 1918. Offered with research.