MILITARY MEDALS. A Collection of Prisoner of War Groups and Medals. INDIA GENERAL SERVICE MEDAL, 1936-1939, single clasp, North West Frontier 1937-39 (6343202 Pte, H. Thorpe. Leic. R.); officially impressed. Toned good very fine.
Private Henry Thorpe is confirmed as having been captured and taken as a Prisoner of War at Singapore whilst serving with the 1st Battalion Leicestershire Regiment, noted on the roll 'Missing Singapore Island 12.2.42', sold with copy Japanese POW summary sheet (2-page) showing his home address as 17 Adelaide Street, Carlisle.
Estimate: £120-150