These medals were shown to me by a mate at work, he allowed me to photograph them and display them on our site.
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These particular medals relate to 7882968 WO2 T.J.W LLOYD who was his Grandfather and served in various locations during WWII in the Royal Tank Corps.

This is a description of each medal from left to right. Information for each medal is readily available at www.wikipedia.com

INDIA GENERAL SERVICE MEDAL 1935
INDIA GENERAL SERVICE MEDAL 19336 37
1939 1945 STAR
THE AFRICA STAR (8TH ARMY)
THE DEFENCE MEDAL
THE WAR MEDAL
AFRICA GENERAL SERVICE MEDAL
LONG SERVICE GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL
MERITORIOUS SERVICE MEDAL

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I believe he was called jack due to his middle initial.
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I am proud and very pleased to say that my mate would never sell or otherwise dispose of these medals as he is very very proud of his grandfathers service career and indeed his service to his country.
And he should be his Grandfather was clearly a great man.
 
The first two medal clasps say 'North West Frontier' The fourth medal clasp says '8th Army' and the eighth medal clasp says 'Regular Army'
 

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