1914/15 Trio And SC LS Medal To a Motor Cyclist RE

1914/15 trio 73798 CPL J V CUNNINGHAN RE Spec Cont LS ( Geo V ) JOHN V CUNNINGHAM

Together with box of issue for SC LS medal and original postcard photo in uniform sitting on motorcycle

John Victor Cunningham enlisted into the Royal Engineers Signal Section in October 1915 , his rank being Motor Cycle Cpl . He served throughout the war as a despatch rider with 17th Corps

Full service papers available on-line

During World War I, the Royal Engineers utilized motorcycle despatch riders for crucial communication, a role established by the Royal Engineers Signal Service. In August 1914, a massive response occurred when the War Department requested volunteers with motorcycles to serve as despatch riders, requiring machines to meet specific specifications like a change-speed gear. These riders were essential for transmitting messages and information across the battlefield, maintaining communication infrastructure and delivering orders, often under dangerous conditions.

Medal in GVF condirion

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