Lot 861
A FIRST WORLD WAR CASUALTY TRIO TO THE NORTHUMBERLAND FUSILIERS.
Comprising 1914-15 Star, War Medal and Victory Medal named to Capt. G.T. Parkinson, North.D Fus. (unmounted). G.T. Parkinson is listed as Lieutenant from 31/7/10 and Captain from 9/19/12. He is listed as 'Missing believed wounded' on the War Office Casualty List issued on 28/4/15. Despite being 'missing' he returned from the war with T.B. from 15/7/17 he is listed as Major, Acting Lieutenant Colonel in the 4th Battalion (reserves). Together with an Elkington bronze medal awarded to Parkinson, G Company for his part in winning the Winter training shield, 1912-13, (in case of issue) and an Iron cross, 2nd Class.
