Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

A Great War 1916 ‘Western Front’ M.M. awarded to Private A. Cox, 5th Battalion, Royal Berkshire Regiment, who was subsequently awarded a Second Award Bar to his M.M. in 1918

Military Medal, G.V.R. (9376 Pte. A .Cox. 5/R. Berks: R.) light pitting and minor edge bruising, nearly very fine £300-£400

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, Medals from the Royal Berkshire Collection.

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M.M. London Gazette 9 December 1916.

M.M. Second Award Bar London Gazette 17 June 1919.

Albert Cox attested for the Royal Berkshire Regiment at Yattenton and served initially with the 2nd Battalion during the Great War on the Western Front from 6 November 1914. Subsequently transferring to the 5th Battalion, he was awarded the Military Medal in 1916, and, having been promoted Sergeant, was awarded a Second Award Bar to his M.M. for services in 1918. Discharged, he was awarded a Silver War Badge.