Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

A Great War 1916 ‘Western Front’ M.M. awarded to Lance Corporal G. E. Bishop, 12th (Service) Battalion, Royal Fusiliers

Military Medal, G.V.R. (17873 L. Cpl G. E. Bishop. 12/R. Fus:) light contact marks, very fine £200-£240

M.M. London Gazette 9 December 1916.

George E. Bishop served during the Great War with the Royal Fusiliers in the French theatre of war from 6 October 1915 (entitled to Silver War Badge). The 12th (Service) Battalion served as part of the 17th Brigade, 24th Division on the Somme, July - September 1916.