WW1 Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War & Victory Medal Group of Four – Pte. G. Lipscombe, 6th Bn. Essex Regiment & 161st Coy. Machine Gun Corps

A first world war MM group of four awarded to 5040 / 49331 Private George Lipscombe, 6th Battalion, Essex Regiment and 161st Coy. Machine Gun Corps. 

George V Military Medal named to 49331 Pte. G. Lipscombe. 161 / Coy. M.G.C. 
1914-15 Star named to 5040 Pte. G. Lipscombe. Essex R. 
British War Medal named to 5040 Pte. G. Lipscombe. Essex R. 
WW1 Victory Medal named to 5040 Pte. G. Lipscombe. Essex R. 

London Gazette – 2nd April 1918 (M.M.)

George Lipscombe enlisted at West Ham and initially served with the 6th Bn. Essex Regt in Gallipoli. He later transferred to the 161st Company, Machine Gun Corps, serving as a Machine-Gunner. Having served with this unit in Egypt he was later released due to wounds received in an accident. 

The medals are in good condition and are swing mounted for wear. 

Comes with research.