posted on 2024-02-23, 22:50authored byGreat War Archive Project Team
<p dir="ltr">These items relate to Edward Lester (1898-1967) who was a prisoner of war. His injuries were slight but kept him out of the Second World War. </p>
<p><br>Editor's Comment:<br>
Certificate for award of War Badge to Edward Lester (given to those invalided out of the army through sickness or being wounded). </p>
<p>Private 5263 Edward William Lester, 16th Lancers, was taken prisoner having been wounded by Machine Gun fire.</p>