1914 Star. No clasp (739 Cpl. E. P. Symonds. M.F.P.)

Medals & Clasps Verification: The recipient is confirmed entitled to 4 x medals, 5 x clasps & a Silver War Badge for his services during the South African War and later the Great War, per below referenced medal rolls

- QSA & 4 x clasps CC, OFS, TR & SA 01: WO 100/164
- 1914 Star with dated clasps: WO 329/2504
- British War Medal. Silver issue: WO 329/2130
- Interallied Victory Medal: WO 329/2130
- Silver War Badge (No.B173762): WO 329/3243

Edwin Percy Symonds, a 'Grocer' from Bletchley, Bedfordshire, England, attested for service in the British Army on, 11 October 1897, on which date he was posted to the Coldstream Guards. Edwin subsequently served with the Coldstreams during the South African War, and later served during the Great War with the Military Foot Police in France & Flanders. He served with the British Expeditionary Force on the Western Front from 9 August 1914. Advanced Sergeant, he was discharged on 13 January 1919 and awarded a Silver War Badge, No. B173762.

Edwin's service papers are extant and accessible at The National Archives

Condition: About GVF

Code: 24743