An original First World War British War Medal and Victory Medal pair, officially impressed:
3904 PTE. J. McMURTIE. SEA. HIGHRS.
Complete with their original ribbons.
Research confirms this medal pair was awarded to 3904 Private (formerly Lance Corporal) James McMurtie, 2nd Battalion, Seaforth Highlanders. He entered France on 5 May 1915 and was killed/died of wounds on 28 June 1915. His Medal Index Card records entitlement to the 1914–15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal, with the medal naming correctly impressed to Private following an official amendment of rank.
Name: James McMurtie (also recorded as McMurtrie)
Service No.: 3904
Rank: Private (formerly Lance Corporal)
Regiment: 2nd Battalion, Seaforth Highlanders
Entered France: 5 May 1915
Died of Wounds: 28 June 1915
Age: 24
Birthplace: Dalbeattie, Kirkcudbrightshire
Residence: Glasgow
Husband of: Kathleen Rooney McMurtie
Original British War Medal
Original Victory Medal
Officially impressed naming:
3904 PTE. J. McMURTIE. SEA. HIGHRS.
Complete with original ribbons.
Both medals are genuine original examples in very good collectable condition with attractive age-related toning and clear edge naming. Original ribbons are present. Please study the photographs carefully as they form part of the description.
Copies of the available Medal Index Card and Commonwealth War Graves research are included for reference only.
Where shown, military service records are included for reference only as screenshots and copies are included with this sale. Full records are available through UK Forces War Records at uk.forceswarrecords.com .
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