Rifleman Robert King

The Military Medal (“MM”) “for gallantry in the field” was awarded to Rifleman Robert King of the 12th Royal Irish Rifles in the dispatches of July 12th for his actions on July 1st, the first day of the Battle Of The Somme. King was from Ronald Street in Larne (RIR 12th Fb; there is also a 12th batt RIR memorial association).

The reverse of the medal can be seen in the previous version of this mural.

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2 thoughts on “Rifleman Robert King

  1. Anonymous 2022-04-30 / 10:06 am

    is it a digital product or a painted mural -if painted – who painted it (or who designed it)?

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