Three: Private G. Morley, 1st Battalion, Suffolk Regiment, who was killed in action in Salonika, 4 October 1916

1914-15 Star (7961 Pte. G. Morley. Suff. R.); British War and Victory Medals (7961 Pte. G. Morley. Suff. R.); Memorial Plaque (George Morley) generally good very fine (4) £100-£140

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Simon C. Marriage Collection of Medals to the Suffolk Regiment.

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George Morley was born in West Row, Suffolk. He served during the Great War with the 1st Battalion, Suffolk Regiment in the French theatre of war from 16 January 1915. Morley subsequently went with the Battalion to Salonika, and was killed in action there on 4 October 1916. Private Morely is buried in Struma Military Cemetery, Greece.