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Soldier – Handley A. – Military Medallist

July 1944

South Yorkshire Times, July 29th, 1944

Military Medallist

Sgt. A. Handley (29), of the York and Lancs. Regiment, joined up in February 1933, and has seen active service in Palestine, France, Norway and Sicily. He was wounded in Sicily, and awarded the Military Medal while serving in Italy.

He has two brothers serving Tpr. L. Handley (34), R.A.C. and Pte. S. Handley (22), Essex Regiment.