A Great War 1914-15 trio to the 12th Battalion Hampshire Regiment to a Private Soldier who Served in France and Salonica, Later Serving with the Royal Engineers, 1914-15 Star Medal, British War and Victory Medals, ‘15452 PTE. G. KING HAMPS. R.’ George King, originally from Brighton was living in Wimbledon when he attested for the 12th Battalion Hampshire Regiment on 3rd February 1915. He served for 4 months in France, arriving on 21st September 1915, before being transferred to Salonica where he served for 2 years and 5 months during which time he suffered from the effects of Dysentery and Malaria. He transferred to the Royal Engineers on 28th July 1917 with service number 273930. He was discharged to Class Z Army Reserve on 21st August 1919 giving his address as Knox Road, Wellingborough.