WWI/WWII LSGC & MSM group. Warrant Officer. Frank Thompson. KSLI. Wounded. Radnor

A swing mounted as worn group of 6 to a senior nco.

1915 star 7293 c.q.m sjt f Thompson shrops li.

Bwm and victory 7293 a w o cl2 f Thompson ksli.

Ww2 defence unnamed as issued.

Long Service Good Conduct Medal 4026129 wo cl 1 f Thompson ksli.

Gvi meritorious service medal 4026129 wo cl 1 f d Thompson ksli.

Comes with printed out research and photos as pictured .

Frank was born at Knighton, Radnor, Shropshire. c1881.

Attested for 3 years service with colours and 9 years with reserve ksli regular army 30th April 1903.

He entered France 21st December 1914 and was noted as wounded 27th April 1915.

Renumbered to 44422 then 4026129.

Married Clara fanny Lee at shrewsbury 22nd February 1921.

Discharged 29th January 1926 as warrant Officer Class 1 with a pension for life from 30th January 1926.

He was a member of 2nd battalion mess for 15 years and the last pre war member to leave it ,he initally served with 1st Battalion then joined the 2nd Battalion in India pre ww1 ,severely wounded at Ypres whist acting company serjeant major ,despite his wound not being fully healed he returned to France in July 1918 with the 7th battalion, in 1920 he was promoted to rsm of 2nd battalion then at curragh camp .

A market scene newspaper cutting showing franks group sold In 2002 for £680 at Bosleys auctions.