A Palestine Arab Rebellion and Second World War Fall of Singapore Prisoner of War group awarded to Private W. Farrington, 2nd Battalion, The Loyal Regiment who saw serving in Palestine during the Arab Revolt before later serving in the Far East during the Second World War where he would be taken Prisoner of War at the Fall of Singapore.
Group of 5: General Service Medal 1918-1962, GVIR, 1 Clasp: Palestine; (3855009 PTE. W. FARRINGTON, LOYALS.) 1939-1945 Star; Pacific Star; Defence Medal; War Medal.
Condition: Nearly Extremely Fine
Wilfred Farrington was born in September 1912, and saw service with the 2nd Battalion, The Loyal Regiment during the Arab Revolt in Palestine. He would serve in the Far East during the Second World War and would be taken prisoner at the fall of Singapore whilst serving in the rank of Lance Corporal.
Farrington’s next of kin is noted as his father John William Farrington, 15 Haworth Street, Bank Top, Blackburn, Lancashire.
