Army Long Service and Meritorious Service Medal pair awarded to Troop Sergeant Major, later Squadron Quarter Master Serjeant Major G. Skelton, 3rd Dragoon Guards. 1 of only 3 MSMSs of this type issued to this unit. Army Long Service and Good Conduct Medal
Army Long Service and Meritorious Service Medal pair awarded to Troop Sergeant Major, later Squadron Quarter Master Serjeant Major G. Skelton, 3rd Dragoon Guards. 1 of only 3 MSMSs of this type issued to this unit. Army Long Service and Good Conduct Medal, VR, 3rd type (1065 TP.SGT.MAJ. G. SKELTON. 3-D.GDS.) Meritorious Service Medal, GVR, (S.Q.S. MJR. G. SKELTON. 3-D.GDS.) The recipient was awarded the annuity M.S.M with a 10 annuity in army order 175 of 1923.George Skelton served from 1868-1890 in the 3DG and then did 3 years or so with the Yorkshire Hussars. He became a Chelsea In Pensioner on 1st April 1929 and died on 16th March 1930. One of only 3 examples of this type of M.S.M issued to this unit. Nearly Extremely Fine