1914-15 Star (R4-065726 Pte D. McMillan. A.S.C.)

The recipient, Private Donald McMillan, was originally posted to the Army Service Corps, with which unit he was serving when he entered theatre of war, France, on, 18 March 1915. Sometime after landing in France, Donald was promoted to Corporal, and transferred to the Royal Field Artillery. For some peculiar reason, Donald reverted to the rank of Private - at his own request - on, 18 March 1915. Why Donald was prepared to take a cut in pay received to return to the rank of Private is not known......

Medal verification: Private McMillan's entitlement to the 1914-15 Star (and the companion British War & Interallied Victory Medals) is confirmed per the respective medal rolls of the Royal Field Artillery, cited below:

- 1914-15 Star: WO 329/2548 (Royal Field Artillery). Entered France, 18/03/15 as R4-065726 (R.A.S.C.) later as No. 216375 R.F.A.

- British War Medal. Silver issue: WO 329/166. Shown as No. 216375. Corporal, with remark 'reverted to Pte own request 10-9-15

- Interallied Victory Medal: WO 329/166. Shown as No. 216375. Corporal, with remark 'reverted to Pte own request 10-9-15

Condition: GVF

Code: 24515