The Jack Webb Collection of Medals and Militaria

A Great War ‘Western Front’ M.M. awarded to Private W. E. Baker, 19th (2nd Public Works) Battalion, Middlesex Regiment

Military Medal, G.V.R. (G-51144 Pte. W. E. Baker. 19/(S) Bn: Midd’x R.) edge nicks, nearly very fine £240-£280

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Jack Webb Collection of Medals and Militaria.

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M.M. London Gazette 6 August 1918.

William E. Baker attested for the Middlesex Regiment and served with the 19th (2nd Public Works) Battalion during the Great War on the Western Front. The 19th Battalion were Pioneers, engaged on road-building, but were brought into the line as riflemen on 23 March 1918 during the March Retreat. Relieved on 1 April, they reverted to Pioneering. This was their only front-line service.