United Kingdom. A Military General Service Medal to Thomas Holland, 3rd Dragoons Auction and listed as "dangerously ill"

and listed as "dangerously ill" with Cerebro Spinal Meningitis

Footnote: This Order was conferred in gratitude to individuals that offered help and care to the wounded and sick during the Balkan Wars

" It also forced him to sleep "on his face"

He died on October 5

the announcement appearing in the Second Supplement to the London Gazette 38965 of Friday

United Kingdom. A Military General Service Medal to Thomas Holland, 3rd Dragoons Auction and listed as "dangerously ill"A Military General Service Medal, in silver, full size, rim officially impressed THOMAS HOLLAND, 3RD DRAGOON GUARDS., on a replacement ribbon with clasp TALAVERA, bright and lightly cleaned, clasp bent slightly inwards, small edge knocks, better than very fine condition. Footnote: Thomas Holland, of the 3rd Dragoon Guards is on the Military General Service Medal Roll, and entitled to the Talavera clasp. Holland was born about 1770 in Coal Higham,