Lot 390
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Three: Private A. Wilkie, Gordon Highlanders, 1914-15 Star (1410 Pte., Gord. Highrs.); British War and Victory Medals (1410 Pte., Gord. Highrs.), good very fine (3)

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Three: Private A. Wilkie, Gordon Highlanders, 1914-15 Star (1410 Pte., Gord. Highrs.); British War and Victory Medals (1410 Pte., Gord. Highrs.), good very fine (3)
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VAT rate of 5% is payable on hammer price plus buyer's premium.

Lot Essay

Private Alexander Wilkie was killed in action at 'Hill 100' (a.k.a. 'Infantry Line') on 17.6.1917, while serving with the 1st Battalion, Gordon Highlanders in 'a surprise daylight attack and without the usual Artillery bombardment'.