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KW.459 JOHN SUMMERS, AB., RNVR., 'DRAKE' BATTALION, ROYAL NAVAL DIVISION
1914-15 Star; British War Medal; Victory Medal 1914-19 (KW.459 AB. RNVR.) : (JOHN SUMMERS - Born 27 July 1885 at Wombwell, Near Barnsley, Yorkshire, a miner by trade, joined the Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve on 12 October 1914, and was posted to 'A' Company, 'Drake' Battalion, Royal Naval Division from 6 January 1915 and entered the war in Gallipoli in April 1915. Left Gallipoli 15 May 1916 and landed at Marseilles on 20 May 1916. In action at Beaumont Hamel during the Battle of the Ancre on 13 November 1916, received a gunshot wound to left hand and was evacuated to hospital in England on 15 November 1916. Rejoined Drake Battalion from Base Depot on 7 May 1917. Wounded by Gas Shell 12 March 1918 and was again invalided to England. Transferred to 2nd. Reserve Battalion 25 July 1918 and was Discharged to civil employment from 31 January 1919 at The Mitchells Main Colliery, Wombwell, Barnsley. Died 17 February 1972.) Sold with verification, copy Service Record and other related research : Medals mounted on original silk ribbons GVF - £225