WW1 BRITISH WAR MEDAL, 17th SIEGE BTY R.G.A, DIED AT SEA ON HIS WAY TO GALLIPOLI 19-10-1915

WW1 British War MedalTo- 27384.GNR.T.MORTON.R.ATom Morton was both born & lived at Pailton, Warwickshire. He enlisted in Coventry & first landed in France 5-11-1914. He served with the B.E.F in France until 21-6-1915 when he returned home. He remained in the UK until 14-10-1915 when he embarked for Gallipoli. He sadly died at sea 19-10-1915 age 26 whilst serving with 17th Siege Battery of the Royal Garrison Artillery. He was buried at sea & is commemorated on the Helles memorial. The CWGC state that he was the late son of William & Sarah Morton of Palilton, Rugby.He is entitled to the 1914 star trio due to his prior service in FranceNEF & Complete with MIC details. Along with details from both SDGW & the CWGC along with copy service records