WWI-WWII MSM group. Roche. Manchester. Lancashire Fusiliers.

WWI Pair correctly named 7289 Sjt W Roche Lanc Fus
Meritorious Service Medal correctly named 203887 Sjt W Roche 2/5 Lan Fus
Defence Medal unnamed as issued

William was born in 1891.

He served with the 2/5Bn Lancashire Fusiliers and was awarded the MSM in 1918 for valuable services in France.
The LG date for the award is 14/6/1918.

He was discharged with DAH, Diffuse Alveolar Hemorrhage in March 1919.
His given address at that time was 18 Thorpe Street, Old Trafford, Manchester.

All medals have original silk ribbons.