Question about the Royal Scots in Hong Kong

[Paul L Murphy]

One of the medal groups in my collection is an interesting group to the 2nd Battalion Royal Scots.

It is a WWI War Medal, Victory Medal, GV Army LS&GC Medal and a GV Meritorious Service Medal all on nicely worn ribbons (unmounted) named to 5918 WO CL 2 G.F. Archibald 2/Royal Scots. They came together with a 1939-45 Star, Pacific Star and WWII War Medal on new ribbons and when I bought them (a good few years ago) the seller advised that he believed Archibald had served with the Royal Scots in Hong Kong and was entitled to the three WWII medals as a result.

Is anyone able to confirm or deny this particular rumour since there is no paperwork with them to verify the entitlement ??

Edited November 13, 2006 by Paul L Murphy