MILTARY MEDAL GROUP OF FOUR TO BEECROFT CANADIAN MOTOR MACHINE GUN MOUNTED TRANSPORT

Military Medal,named to: 45505 PTE-A.SJT: -A BEECROFT CAN M.M.G.M.T.COY.
1914/15 Star trio named to: 45505 PTE A BEECROFT CAN: M.M.G. BDE.
M.M.London Gazette 20/08/1919.
Medals about good very fine.
Also comes with a fine photo of Beecroft with his Wife.
A letter from Buck Palace "The Queen and I wish you God-Speed and a safe return to your homes and loved ones.A grateful Mother Country is proud of of tour spendid services caharacterized by unsurpassed devotion and courage.
A letter from the Major-General Adjutant General Canadian Militia:
His Majesty the King has been graciously pleased to authorize the issue of the 1914-15 Star,which I am directed,by the Honourable the Minister of Militia and Defence to convey to you herewith.
A letter dated 11th December 1919, informing Beecroft he has been awarded the Military Medal.
A Canadian C.M.G.D silk.
A Mahogany box,lined with green baize,with four compartments,each to hold one of the Medals,with a brass plaque let into the top of the box: 45505 SJT A BEECROFT M.M. CANADIAN M.M.G.BDE.M.T.COY
Arthur Beecroft was born 24th August 1888 at Stoneham Aspel, Stowmarket.He emigrated sometime to Canada and joined Canadian Motor Machine Gun Brigade on 19/09/1914.He trade is given as a Chauffeur/Mechanic.He was living in Toronto at the time of his enlistment.
40 pages of his service records are available on the Canadian Government Archives.
A super original lot.

Code: 51502