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Can anyone help with this MIC please


brett361975

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A very kind foramite has forwarded me a copy of an MIC with some writing on can anyone help translate it please?

This man won the MM but I cant seem to find his London Gazette entry, can anyone help ?

Thank you

Regards

Brett

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The second number was issue out the 5th(Buchan & Formartin) T.F. Bn Gordon Highlanders (240001-265000) after Jan 1917. The (TEM) could be the Territorial Efficiency Medal this medal was introduced in 1921 for 12 years service in the T.F.

The medals he was issue are British War & Victory Medal (BWM & VM).

Silver War Badge.

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Thank you Mons Star, oddly I have a MM 14-15 trio to this man but the star is not listed on his Mic ? any suggestions?

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Brett

There is a possibility that the medal group has been 'made up'.

The MIC clearly states entry in September 1916 which would correspond with the high TF number. I have searched the NA and LG and there is no traceable entry or separate MIC for the MM nor, indeed, a separate MIC for the Star.

Regards

Mel

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thank you Mel for looking, very much appreciated, I havent parted with any money yet so thanks again.

regards

Brett

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Brett

For a few pounds it might be worth your while securing a copy of the SWB roll which would confirm a date of enlistment.

When I checked the NA I only used the numbers to avoid the obvious possibility of a corruption of Mcdonald and the use of W rather than William.

If the Star is bogus then it would have been skimmed and re-inscribed. It might be worthwhile posting a photo for the medal buffs to assess.

Regards

Mel

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