THE BRITISH WAR AND VICTORY MEDAL PAIR AND MEMORIAL PLAQUE TO PRIVATE T. FOXLEY, ARMY SERV

THE BRITISH WAR AND VICTORY MEDAL PAIR AND MEMORIAL PLAQUE TO PRIVATE T. FOXLEY, ARMY SERVICE CORPS, WHO DIED ON THE LAST DAY OF THE WAR IN WESTERN EUROPE, 11/11/1918. Three: British War and Victory Medals (M2-1026756 Private, Army Service Corps) Memorial Plaque (Thomas Foxley). With original card folder for Memorial Plaque and Buckingham Palace condolence letter, BWM attractively toned, original silk ribbons, virtually as struck.

Group accompanied by photocopied Medal Index cards (2) and Soldiers Died details. Born Crewe, and a resident of Crewe at the time of his enlistment at Stafford, Thomas Foxely first saw active service in France, entering that theatre of operations on 15/9/1915 (also entitled 1914-15 Star). Soldiers Died details confirm Foxely as having died at home on 11/11/1918.

In addition to the 1914-15 Star, Private Foxley was posthumously awarded the Meritorious Service Medal, the award being announced in the London Gazette of 18/1/1919, page 1010. The London Gazette entry confirms service with the 3rd Army Signalling Company.

M2 prefix to service number denotes that he was an electrician.