Royal Victorian Order. A group of medals - Captain James Gordon Paterson

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Royal Victorian Order. A group of medals awarded to Captain J.G. Paterson, M.V.O.
The Royal Victorian Order (M.V.O.), Member's 4th Class breast Badge, silver-gilt and enamels, reverse officially numbered '1427'
1914-15 Star (Lieut. J.G. Paterson. Gord Highrs), British War and Victory Medals (Capt. J.G. Paterson.), extremely fine, mounted for wearing together with accompanying dress miniature awards including WWII Defence and War Medals

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Captain James Gordon Paterson M.V.O. (1889-1967), Pat as he was known was born in Glasgow. He served with the Gordon Highlanders during WWI and was commissioned Captain with the regiment on 23 November 1915, he was wounded on the Western Front. In 1926 he was appointed Camp Chief for the Duke of York's Boys Camps which were held at several locations in Southwold, he continued in this role until 1930s and was made a Member of the Victorian Order, 4th class for his service. Paterson re-engaged for service during WWII joining the Royal Air Force Reserve (Flight Lieutenant), he was based at the Air Ministry.