Lot 330
GT WAR MEDALS-SWB-W S BADGE & ORIGINAL PAPERWORK
British War & Victory medal pair named to M2-A T Spreadbrow A.S.C. A Silver wound Badge number 387209, with matching numbered certificate of issue. Dated 18th June 1918 issued from Woolwich Dockyard. Various letters to his wife Nancy and Discharge/Pension Certificates etc. Letters regarding his Gunshot Wound to the Back, from his Company Officer and best friends mother are amongst the paperwork. Telegram to confirm his Dangerous Wound, with a denial of permission to visit him in France at the Canadian C C Station from his Officer.
With a partial recovery he was discharged and allowed to work at Swan Hunter Shipyard, wearing an official On War Service Badge. J Gaunt & Sons number 438248, which is with the group. His original Certificate of Discharge, another stating his being allowed on leave. 'Having had a Bath and being free of Vermin and Scabies'.
A fascinating account of being wounded hopitalised and discharged, during the Great War. His wife resided at the family home at 13 Balfour Grove, Chiswick, London, W4.
