Great Britain. A First War Pair To Captain W.g. Criswick, Mc Archive for acts of valour in

for acts of valour in defending the borders of the Russian Empire

inscribed "FOR FIVE YEARS SERVICE DATE COMPLETED" above the engraved date "14-8-89" (August 14

An accompanying newspaper cutting quotes the following citation

along with thirty-three months in the French theatre and entitled to wear the War Service Badge

He was discharged upon demobilization to return to civil life

Great Britain. A First War Pair To Captain W.g. Criswick, Mc Archive for acts of valour inGreat Britain; British War Medal (CAPT. W. G. CRISWICK. M. C.); and Victory Medal (CAPT. W. G. CRISWICK. M. C.). Naming is officially impressed. Un mounted, replacement ribbons, bruising on the BWM, contact marks on the VM, very fine. Footnote: W. G. Criswick was serving with the Royal Fusiliers in the rank of Temporary 2nd Lieutenant, when he was named Temporary Lieutenant effective March 8, 1916, the announcement appearing in the Fourth Supplement