Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria. To coincide with the OMRS Convention

Three: Serjeant M. J. W. Gibbins, M.M., Royal Engineers

1914-15 Star (43424 Cpl., R.E.); British War and Victory Medals (43424 Sjt., R.E.) nearly extremly fine (3) £80-100

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Collection of Medals Formed by The Late A. A. Mount.

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Mellis Joseph William Gibbins was born in Stockton-on-Tees, Co. Durham and elisted at Southend-on-Sea whilst living on Canvey Island. Serving with the 79th Field Company R.E., he was killed in action, France / Flanders, 21 March 1918. Having no known grave, his name is commemorated on the Pozieres Memorial, Somme, France. Serjeant Gibbins had previously been awarded the Military Medal. Sold with some details and a copied photograph.