Great War Third Battle of Ypres Military Medal group awarded to Serjeant, later Acting Warrant Officer Class 2. G.J. Campbell, 2nd Battalion, Middlesex Regiment who saw service on the Western Front from 27th December 1914 and would be awarded the Military Medal in the London Gazette of 25th September 1917 which covers awards from the opening days of the Third Battle of Ypres including the action at Pilckem Ridge.
Group of 4: Military Medal, GVR,; (1489 SJT. G. CAMPBELL. 2/MIDDX:R.) 1914-1915 Star; (G-1489 L-CPL. G.J. CAMPBELL. MIDDX. R.) British War Medal and Victory Medal; (G-1489 A.W.O.CL.2. G.J. CAMPBELL. MIDD’X R.) Loose-mounted for wear.
Condition: loose-mounted for wear, contact wear throughout, evidence of possibly being lacquered previously, Very Fine
George J. Campbell saw service as a Lance Corporal, later Acting Warrant Officer Class 2 (No. G/1489) with the Middlesex Regiment on the Western Front from 27th December 1914 and would be awarded the Military Medal in the London Gazette of 25th September 1917, this gazette covers awards for the opening actions of the Third Battle of Ypres including Pilckem Ridge on 31st July 1917 – the first day of the Battle of the Third Battle of Ypres.
The London Gazette notes Campbell as coming from Bermondsey.
