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Three: Private W. Anderson, Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders, later Air Mechanic Third...
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Three: Private W. Anderson, Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders, later Air Mechanic Third Class, Royal Air Force, who was thrice wounded on the Western Front, ultimately having his left thigh amputated
1914-15 Star (1763 Pte. W. Anderson. Arg. & Suth. Highrs.); British War and Victory Medals (107606. 3.A.M. W. Anderson. R.A.F.) mounted court-style for display, the Star and VM both lightly silvered, nearly very fine (3) £70-£90
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William Anderson was born in Stirlingshire in 1888 and attested for the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders on 16 August 1914. He served with them during the Great War on the Western Front from 11 May 1915, and was twice wounded, firstly by gun shot to the left knee on 17 July 1916, and then by gun shot to the chest and right leg on 25 April 1917. Recovering, he transferred to the Royal Flying Corps on 30 August 1917, and then as a founder member to the Royal Air Force on 1 April 1918. Again wounded, by gun shot to the legs, chest, and left knee on 30 September 1918, ultimately his left thigh had to be amputated, and he was discharged on 1 September 1920.
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1914-15 Star (1763 Pte. W. Anderson. Arg. & Suth. Highrs.); British War and Victory Medals (107606. 3.A.M. W. Anderson. R.A.F.) mounted court-style for display, the Star and VM both lightly silvered, nearly very fine (3) £70-£90
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William Anderson was born in Stirlingshire in 1888 and attested for the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders on 16 August 1914. He served with them during the Great War on the Western Front from 11 May 1915, and was twice wounded, firstly by gun shot to the left knee on 17 July 1916, and then by gun shot to the chest and right leg on 25 April 1917. Recovering, he transferred to the Royal Flying Corps on 30 August 1917, and then as a founder member to the Royal Air Force on 1 April 1918. Again wounded, by gun shot to the legs, chest, and left knee on 30 September 1918, ultimately his left thigh had to be amputated, and he was discharged on 1 September 1920.
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Three: Private W. Anderson, Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders, later Air Mechanic Third Class, Royal Air Force, who was thrice wounded on the Western Front, ultimately having his left thigh amputated
1914-15 Star (1763 Pte. W. Anderson. Arg. & Suth. Highrs.); British War and Victory Medals (107606. 3.A.M. W. Anderson. R.A.F.) mounted court-style for display, the Star and VM both lightly silvered, nearly very fine (3) £70-£90
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William Anderson was born in Stirlingshire in 1888 and attested for the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders on 16 August 1914. He served with them during the Great War on the Western Front from 11 May 1915, and was twice wounded, firstly by gun shot to the left knee on 17 July 1916, and then by gun shot to the chest and right leg on 25 April 1917. Recovering, he transferred to the Royal Flying Corps on 30 August 1917, and then as a founder member to the Royal Air Force on 1 April 1918. Again wounded, by gun shot to the legs, chest, and left knee on 30 September 1918, ultimately his left thigh had to be amputated, and he was discharged on 1 September 1920.
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1914-15 Star (1763 Pte. W. Anderson. Arg. & Suth. Highrs.); British War and Victory Medals (107606. 3.A.M. W. Anderson. R.A.F.) mounted court-style for display, the Star and VM both lightly silvered, nearly very fine (3) £70-£90
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William Anderson was born in Stirlingshire in 1888 and attested for the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders on 16 August 1914. He served with them during the Great War on the Western Front from 11 May 1915, and was twice wounded, firstly by gun shot to the left knee on 17 July 1916, and then by gun shot to the chest and right leg on 25 April 1917. Recovering, he transferred to the Royal Flying Corps on 30 August 1917, and then as a founder member to the Royal Air Force on 1 April 1918. Again wounded, by gun shot to the legs, chest, and left knee on 30 September 1918, ultimately his left thigh had to be amputated, and he was discharged on 1 September 1920.
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