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WOW thank you all for your speedy replies - so interesting, thank you.

I have downloaded the book written: John Sheen, "With Bayonets Fixed: The 12th & 13th Battalions of the Durham Light Infantry in the Great War"

Thank you

Hello,

My Wife's Grandfather served with the 12th Durham Light Infantry - Colour Sargent Major William Woodhead.

We have found a certificate in Italian - showing that he was awared the 'La Croce al Merito di Guerra' - The Cross of Merit of War.

Please see attached photo.

How or why would a British Soldier come to be awarded this Italian Medal?

Also found another certificate/citation for Williams honourable discharge from the Army on the 16th January 1919.

Again picture attached.

Thank you for any feedback

Dave Gosling