{"product_id":"ww1-british-casualty-medal-pair-george-preston-from-bolton-kia-passchendaele","title":"SOLD! WW1 British Casualty Medal Pair George Preston From Bolton KIA Passchendaele","description":"\u003cp\u003eWW1 British Casualty Medal Pair to Corporal George Preston 3rd Battalion The Rifle Brigade, From Bolton, KIA Passchendaele\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVictory and War Medals with original ribbons, both named to George (as a private).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHe was killed in the 1st August 1917 during the British advance during the Battle Pilckem Ridge near Hooge in the Ypres Salient, part of the 3rd Battle of Ypres (commonly known as Passchendaele)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGeorge Preston (S-11189) was born in Bolton England\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHe enlisted in October 1914 and was drafted to the Western Front in 1916.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHe is remembered on the Menin Gate memorial in Ypres.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith copies of some research materials including a copy of the newspaper story about his death, including a picture of him and a tribute from his commanding officer.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Peaks Militaria","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55716107026771,"sku":null,"price":80.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0814\/3755\/7075\/files\/42483.jpg?v=1793621805","url":"https:\/\/peaksmilitaria.com\/products\/ww1-british-casualty-medal-pair-george-preston-from-bolton-kia-passchendaele","provider":"Peaks Militaria","version":"1.0","type":"link"}