Lot 346
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Four: Private G.F.W. Foster, Gordon Highlanders, 1914 Star, with bar (8713 Bndsmn., 1/Gord. Highrs.); British War and Victory Medals, M.I.D. Oakleaf (8713 Pte., Gordons); Army Long Service and Good Conduct, G.V.R., 1st type (2865037 Pte., Gordons), slight edge bruising and contact marks, very fine, mounted as worn (4)

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Four: Private G.F.W. Foster, Gordon Highlanders, 1914 Star, with bar (8713 Bndsmn., 1/Gord. Highrs.); British War and Victory Medals, M.I.D. Oakleaf (8713 Pte., Gordons); Army Long Service and Good Conduct, G.V.R., 1st type (2865037 Pte., Gordons), slight edge bruising and contact marks, very fine, mounted as worn (4)
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Lot Essay

Private George F.W. Foster was Mentioned in Despatches 'for valuable services rendered' whilst a P.O.W. or interned (London Gazette 31.1.1920 refers).