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A Great War 'Ravelsberg, April 1918' D.C.M. and 'Cuinchy, June 1916' M.M. group of five awar...
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A Great War ‘Ravelsberg, April 1918’ D.C.M. and ‘Cuinchy, June 1916’ M.M. group of five awarded to Bugler A. Johnstone, 9th (Glasgow Highlanders) Battalion, Highland Light Infantry Distinguished Conduct Medal, G.V.R. (330103 Pte. A. Johnstone. M.M. 9/High: L.I.); Military Medal, G.V.R. (1480 Bglr: A. Johnstone. 9/H.L.I.-T.F.); 1914 Star (1480 Pte. A. Johnstone. 9/High: L.I.); British War and Victory Medals (1480 Pte. A. Johnstone. H.L.I.) medals unmounted, together with British War and Victory Medals awarded to his brother (51527 Pte. J. P. Johnstone. R. Scots.) good very fine (7) £1,800-£2,200 --- D.C.M. London Gazette 3 October 1918: ‘For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty when acting as runner. No amount of fire stopped him getting his message through, and his high spirits were an inspiration to all who saw him. He gained valuable information when taking part in two daylight patrols, and took a leading part in repelling enemy attacks. His conduct throughout was worthy of the highest praise.’ Annotated gazette states: ‘Nr. Ravelsberg, 15-18 April 1918’. M.M. London Gazette 10 August 1916. The Battalion War Diary entry for 27 June 1916 describes ‘Front line at Cuinchy - raid on Mad Point, and that for 7 July 1916 ‘the ceremony of presenting British and French medals in Grande Place this afternoon... Battalion was warmly congratulated by the GOC 1st Army (Gen Charles Munro) who said he was “proud of the men”. The following NCOs of the Battn were presented with the Military Medal [ten including Bugler A. Johnstone], all in connection with recent Raid.’ Andrew Johnstone was a native of Glasgow and served with the 9th (Glasgow Highlanders) Battalion, H.L.I., in France and Flanders from 5 November 1914. Sold with original ‘Headquarters, Second Army’ certificate of congratulations upon award of D.C.M., dated 25 June 1918, together with copied research including gazette notices, D.C.M., M.M. and Medal Index Cards, and War Diary entries for D.C.M. and M.M. actions.
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A Great War ‘Ravelsberg, April 1918’ D.C.M. and ‘Cuinchy, June 1916’ M.M. group of five awarded to Bugler A. Johnstone, 9th (Glasgow Highlanders) Battalion, Highland Light Infantry Distinguished Conduct Medal, G.V.R. (330103 Pte. A. Johnstone. M.M. 9/High: L.I.); Military Medal, G.V.R. (1480 Bglr: A. Johnstone. 9/H.L.I.-T.F.); 1914 Star (1480 Pte. A. Johnstone. 9/High: L.I.); British War and Victory Medals (1480 Pte. A. Johnstone. H.L.I.) medals unmounted, together with British War and Victory Medals awarded to his brother (51527 Pte. J. P. Johnstone. R. Scots.) good very fine (7) £1,800-£2,200 --- D.C.M. London Gazette 3 October 1918: ‘For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty when acting as runner. No amount of fire stopped him getting his message through, and his high spirits were an inspiration to all who saw him. He gained valuable information when taking part in two daylight patrols, and took a leading part in repelling enemy attacks. His conduct throughout was worthy of the highest praise.’ Annotated gazette states: ‘Nr. Ravelsberg, 15-18 April 1918’. M.M. London Gazette 10 August 1916. The Battalion War Diary entry for 27 June 1916 describes ‘Front line at Cuinchy - raid on Mad Point, and that for 7 July 1916 ‘the ceremony of presenting British and French medals in Grande Place this afternoon... Battalion was warmly congratulated by the GOC 1st Army (Gen Charles Munro) who said he was “proud of the men”. The following NCOs of the Battn were presented with the Military Medal [ten including Bugler A. Johnstone], all in connection with recent Raid.’ Andrew Johnstone was a native of Glasgow and served with the 9th (Glasgow Highlanders) Battalion, H.L.I., in France and Flanders from 5 November 1914. Sold with original ‘Headquarters, Second Army’ certificate of congratulations upon award of D.C.M., dated 25 June 1918, together with copied research including gazette notices, D.C.M., M.M. and Medal Index Cards, and War Diary entries for D.C.M. and M.M. actions.
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