Great War Pair of Medals and Memorial Plaque to a Private in the 20th (Wearside) Battalion Durham

Great War Pair of Medals and Memorial Plaque to a Private in the 20th (Wearside) Battalion Durham Light Infantry Who Died of Wounds in October 1916, British War and Victory medals, “42573 PTE. G. WILSON DURH. L.I.”, with Bronze Memorial Plaque “GEORGE WILSON”. Good condition overall. 38 year old George Wilson, from Shakespeare Street, Leicester attested for military service in December 1915. Mobilised in March 1916 he landed in France on 29th July 1916 serving with the 20th Battalion Durham Light Infantry. He was severely wounded (GSW to thigh and leg) and died in the St. Johns Ambulance Hospital on 5th October 1916 and is buried in the Etaples Military Cemetery.