Great War Capture and Defence of Jerusalem Military Medal group awarded to Gunner F.C. Lear, A Battery, South African Field Artillery who had previously served as a Private with the 8th South African Infantry Battalion. He would be awarded the Military Medal in the London Gazette of 10th April 1918, this gazette covering actions in Egypt during the Capture and Defence of Jerusalem.
Group of 4: Military Medal, GVR, (1694 GNR. F.C. LEAR. ‘A’ BY; S.A.F.A.) 1914-1915 Star; (PTE. F.C. LEAR. 8TH INFANTRY.) British War Medal and Victory Medal, bi-lingual reverse; (GNR. F.C. LEAR. S.A.F.A.) Mounted for display.
Condition: mounted for display, Good Very Fine
F.C. Lear initially saw service as a Private with the 8th South African Infantry Battalion before later seeing service as a Gunner (No. 1694) with ‘A’ Battery, South African Field Artillery being awarded the Military Medal in the London Gazette of 10th April 1918 for his actions in Egypt during the Capture and Defence of Jerusalem.
