I noticed this post or another related forum. I thought it might be of interest to fans of the programme, 'Who Do You Think You Are.' A very sad story. http://www.scotsman.com/news/celebrity/alan-cumming-grandfather-s-war-medal-at-auction-1-3693489
2928278 L/Cpl T Darling MM. I believe he was serving with 1st Camerons in France, 1940, at the time of his MM. Gazette has him promoted 2nd Lt. August 1945.
Quick update: the medal sold for £420 + commissions. I sincerely hope it went back to the family and the other awards.
The medal was originally on a dealers website for around £1200! At one time I was tempted but it is missing a lot of other medals and the MM is with the family. Don
The GSM has resurfaced after only 9 months. Now for sale at £850: http://www.london-medals.co.uk/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=13468
Is this the guy who died under questionable circumstances in the far east? His son is a famous actor?