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Armed Forces / What's this medal?
« on: Friday 02 January 09 12:34 GMT (UK) »
Can anybody tell me some more about this medal?
We believe it belonged to our great grandfather Thomas Uttley. He was born in Yorkshire, and was in the army throughout his life, he eventualy died approx 1966 in Utenhage South Africa.
The medal reads;
and some hallmarks I believe...
I'm hoping this will give us a starting point for some further research into his military career. Any help would be fantastic!
Here's hoping...
We believe it belonged to our great grandfather Thomas Uttley. He was born in Yorkshire, and was in the army throughout his life, he eventualy died approx 1966 in Utenhage South Africa.
The medal reads;
186
W & D H.H.A.F.L
PONTEFRACT GARRISON
LGE. CHAMPIONS
1928-9
Sgt. T.UTTLEY
W & D H.H.A.F.L
PONTEFRACT GARRISON
LGE. CHAMPIONS
1928-9
Sgt. T.UTTLEY
and some hallmarks I believe...
(JWT) ?
I'm hoping this will give us a starting point for some further research into his military career. Any help would be fantastic!
Here's hoping...