in addition to contact and wear overall from active use
KIA on The Liberator Raid on the Ploesti Oil Fields
inscribed "IRAQ COMMAND / ATHLETIC SPORTS / 1 Mile Relay 1934 A
Naming is impressed on the First World War Medals
the last dated May 9
United Kingdom. A Military Medal, To Lance Bombardier John Holmes, 'C' Battery, 34Th Army Brigade, Royal Field Artillery Newly Listed in addition to contact andGeorge V (4779 L. BMBR: J. HOLMES. 'C' BY: 34 A. BDE: R. F. A.). Naming is officially impressed. Bruised, edge nicks, contact marks, replacement ribbon, very fine. Footnote: Lance Bombardier John Holmes, 'C' Battery, 34th Army Brigade, Royal Field Artillery (Wigan) was awarded the Military Medal for bravery in the field, the announcement appearing in the Fourth Supplement to the London Gazette 30768 of Thursday, June 27, 1918, page 7592.